SSA to buy 174K rounds of ammo by canttakesky

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SSA to buy 174K rounds of ammo

POSTED BY: CANTTAKESKY
UPDATED: Friday, August 17, 2012 09:52
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:04 AM

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6c39a2a9f
00a10187a1432388a3301e5&tab=core&_cview=0&fb_source=message

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The Social Security Administration is seeking quotations for ammunition.
LINE ITEM 001: .357 Duty Carry Sig 125 grain bonded JHP hollow point bullet ammunition for Law Enforcement. Item description: GSB357SB/29408 357 SIG BJHP B: Quantity: 174 TH

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:25 AM

HERO

Saw similar add from the Food and Drug Administration.

Wierd, but more likely a budget issue. It could be a "let's provide funds for agency security", which they did. Then "use the money or lose it" and there's no govt agency yet invented that wants to lose any part of its budget.

I know some people love conspiracy stuff and this is good fodder for that, but the fact is if the govt wants ammo its never had any trouble buying it. There's no need to hide it...just tuck it into a Defense or Homeland Security budget request at the bottom of subsection/paragraph/chapter whatever on page gazzillion and three.

H

Hero...must be right on all of this. ALL of the rest of us are wrong. Chrisisall, 2012

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:32 AM

CAVETROLL

I saw a news article about the National Weather Service buying 40k rounds of .40 S&W and targets. But the address on the reply to request for proposal was for a NOAA office. NOAA is also responsible for fisheries enforcement. So, at least that makes a bit more sense.

Not sure who SSA would be associated with that would have a legitimate need for that much ammo.

Kwindbago, hot air and angry electrons

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:41 AM

HERO

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Originally posted by CaveTroll:
Not sure who SSA would be associated with that would have a legitimate need for that much ammo.

Maybe the folks guarding the buildings and possibly agents who do field investigations.

Also, these agencies are cover for things like the guy who can turn invisible and the guy who can go back in time 7 days, etc.

H

Hero...must be right on all of this. ALL of the rest of us are wrong. Chrisisall, 2012

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:10 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Why are these agencies buying so much ammo ?

What's the deal ? Obama coordinating a price hike, by stock piling bullets ? There seems to be no LEGITIMATE reason for this, and yet they're doing it.

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know some people love conspiracy stuff and this is good fodder for that, but the fact is if the govt wants ammo its never had any trouble buying it. There's no need to hide it

Maybe hiding it defeats their objective. They WANT this to be out and known by the public.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
" We're all just folk. " - Mal

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:43 PM

FREMDFIRMA

SSA buildings have armed guards.

Mind you, I personally feel that if you feel the need to demand I leave my weapon in the car, you have a responsibility for my safety at that point, so having an armed guard on defense is about the only way I find such tolerable, okay ?

Anyhows, by law, the employer must provide the weapon and ammunition in most cases, or at least the ammo, in order to subvert liability by ensuring custom ammo isn't used.

Ergo you need a minimum of six bullets per guard, or more if the guard carries a speedloader or two, plus some reserve stock, and when you consider how many SSA offices that entails across the country, and how MANY guards that takes since rarely does a guard work seven days a week, that's quite a lot of bullets, yes.

So they buy in bulk, and of course any ammo past its sell-by date has to be removed from stock as well - mind that it's probably still good (and often useful for range training, since the rounds that don't fire can be helpful in training misfire drills) but general policy and liability issues require this.

So while looking at the number it looks odd up front, there's nothing scary about it.

-F

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:58 PM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)

Darn, Frem - you have to come across all rational and shit, just when Rappy was trying to get a conspiracy theory going!

I was going to suggest to him that the ammo was for the Death Panels.

"I supported Bush in 2000 and 2004 and intellegence [sic] had very little to do with that decision." - Hero

Mitt Romney, introducing his running mate: "Join me in welcoming the next President of the United States, Paul Ryan!"

Rappy's response? "You're lying, gullible ( believing in some BS you heard on msnbc ) or hard of hearing."

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:33 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

So, in Kwickie land, asking questions = trying to start a conspiracy.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
" We're all just folk. " - Mal

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:52 AM

KWICKO

So where's Romney's tax returns, then?

What's he hiding?

Did he pay no federal income taxes?

Why won't he answer?

Hey, I'm just asking questions...

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:56 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

He already had release them.

Next question.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
" We're all just folk. " - Mal

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:50 AM

HERO

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Originally posted by Kwicko:
So where's Romney's tax returns, then?

What's he hiding?

Did he pay no federal income taxes?

Why won't he answer?

Hey, I'm just asking questions...

Ok...

So where is President Obama's college records?

What is he hiding?

Did he even go to college?

Why wont he answer?

Hey, I'm just asking questions...

H

Hero...must be right on all of this. ALL of the rest of us are wrong. Chrisisall, 2012

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:29 PM

KWICKO

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Originally posted by Hero:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
So where's Romney's tax returns, then?

What's he hiding?

Did he pay no federal income taxes?

Why won't he answer?

Hey, I'm just asking questions...

Ok...

So where is President Obama's college records?

What is he hiding?

Did he even go to college?

Why wont he answer?

Hey, I'm just asking questions...

H

Hero...must be right on all of this. ALL of the rest of us are wrong. Chrisisall, 2012

Exactly.

But if Obama says, "Yeah, I went and looked, and it's all good, so just take my word for it," you'd totally be cool with that and take his word for it, eh?

'Cause that's what Romney's doing, again, after already having been caught lying when doing that exact same thing before.

To date, Romney has released ONE incomplete tax return, an "estimate" of another, and nothing else. But he says he's all good, and we should just accept that. No need to keep asking about it for the next four years the way the right have done with every scrap of paper regarding Obama's past.

"I supported Bush in 2000 and 2004 and intellegence [sic] had very little to do with that decision." - Hero

Mitt Romney, introducing his running mate: "Join me in welcoming the next President of the United States, Paul Ryan!"

Rappy's response? "You're lying, gullible ( believing in some BS you heard on msnbc ) or hard of hearing."

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Friday, August 17, 2012 9:24 AM

HERO

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Originally posted by Kwicko:
But if Obama says, "Yeah, I went and looked, and it's all good, so just take my word for it," you'd totally be cool with that and take his word for it, eh?

I'd be fine with it...because I know his background. He's a lawyer and being one myself I know what he has to go through to get past the Bar's background check (I was interrogated for an hour over a speeding ticket during the character and fitness evaluation).

Likewise I know Romney's background. He's run for President twice in addition to a campaign or two for governor and an early attempt to unseat Ted Kennedy. His finances have been examined recently and at several points over the years. There have been no credible accusations made about his record for paying taxes.

I note for the record that a number of Obama appointees, White House employees, and at least one cabinet member have had trouble paying their taxes. Forgetful folks I guess...but they've got a lot on their minds.

H

Hero...must be right on all of this. ALL of the rest of us are wrong. Chrisisall, 2012

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Friday, August 17, 2012 9:52 AM

STORYMARK

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Originally posted by Hero:
I'd be fine with it...

Bull

Fucking

Shit.

Note to anyone - Please pity the poor, poor wittle Rappyboy. He's feeling put upon lately, what with all those facts disagreeing with what he believes.

"Goram it kid, let's frak this thing and go home! Engage!"

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