Secret US spontaneous human combustion beam tested »
Posted By newsguy2005 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Science & TechnologyAmerican death-tech goliath Boeing has announced a long-delayed in-flight firing for the smaller of its two aeroplane raygun-cannon prototypes, the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL). The ATL blaster, mounted in a Hercules transport aircraft, apparently "defeated" an unoccupied stationary vehicle.
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calitennflo2 months, 3 weeks ago
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If the uS put as much effort into manufacturing good things...this would be a nice place to live. But... Washington's like this...criminals have ghosts in their closet...and since there are so many of them...this is what happens. They turn into chicken men! LOL
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In other words...if you are not someone's enemy...why obtain a gun? -
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tommckeith2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hmmmm. Ridiculously limited in use for anything other than precise, untracable strikes from extreme distance?
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Am I the only one who thinks this is the ultimate weapon for assassination? It can instantly and silently kill with pinpoint accuracy and leaves no trace.
If Bush had Bunker Busters, then Obama has phasers! -
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Natureboy2 months, 3 weeks ago
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"This milestone demonstrates that directed energy weapon systems will transform the battlespace and save lives," said Boeing exec Greg Hyslop.
ORWELL ALERT!!!
No, it will not "save lives." Artificial hearts save lives. Airbags save lives. Tactical lASERS are designed to kill people.
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