I posted this in GD...but What Fresh Hell is this?? Army World???

[ScreamingMeemie]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x1851070

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FORT BELVOIR, Virginia (AP) -- The Army is considering a proposal to allow a private developer to build a military-themed park that would include Cobra Gunship rides and bars including a "1st Division Lounge."

Military officials said a massive entertainment and hotel complex built next to a national Army museum could draw more than 1 million people a year. But authorities in Fairfax County are objecting because of already traffic-clogged roads surrounding the proposed site.

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"You can command the latest M-1 tank, feel the rush of a paratrooper freefall, fly a Cobra Gunship or defend your B-17 as a waist gunner," according to the proposal, which was obtained by The Washington Post.

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I know nobody asked my opinion, but... :wtf:

[CrushTheDLC]

1. Wasn't this one of the "14 characteristics of fascism"?

The total glorification of the military?

I have nothing against the military in its proper role of defending THIS country (which it unfortunately hasn't been doing since 1949 or so), but I would say a theme park is a bit over the line.

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. You and me both.

A theme park? A Theme Park??? Somebody stop us.

[AirmensMom]

3. That is just sick.

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. All kinds of sick.

I respect our men and women in uniform, but this is beyond it all. :(

[AirmensMom]

10. I don't think they would approve.

Our daughter and son-in-law (the Airmen referred to in my name) don't let their son play with toy guns or any of that stuff.

[bigwillq]

4. Hey Mrs. G!

How's it going? :hi :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Going better.

:hug:

How are things with you? Work going well?

:loveya:

[bigwillq]

7. I'm well!

I am on vacation this week! :bounce: :hi:

Just relaxing. I am going to the casino Sat. :bounce:

Getting ready for the polls to close tonight!

I am going out to the bar. Hopefully, I;ll have something to celebrate! :bounce:

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. Yaaay! I won $382 playing Hold'em when we went for our anniversary.

I will send good vibes! :loveya:

[bigwillq]

11. Wow, that's cool!

Good for you!

I hope I win!


:bounce:

[deadparrot]

8. There's a world of difference between realizing the need for a military

and glorifying warfare. Very sick. :puke:

[sarge43]

12. I have to wonder how much this crap is going to cost?

How much equipment for the troops could be bought with the same amount?

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. Hey, I'd go

Gotsta flame me some more 109s. :woohoo:

[greatauntoftriplets]

14. At age 10, my nephew would have loved it.

He is now 26, served four years active duty in the Army, avoided service in both Iraq and Afghanistan. :D Barely.

[xchrom]

15. they are just creating new ways to reach their

adoring public.

:puke: