US Sells 21 Tons of Tear Gas to Egypt

November 30, 2011

Tags: combined tactical systems, Egypt, tear gas
Posted in: Democracy, Military

Many naysayers whine about how the US does not manufacture things anymore, that we do not export products like we used to, negatively affecting our economy while we buy more and more plastic crap from China.

Well, let this be a lesson to them: the US just exported 21 tons of tear gas to Egypt.

So suck on that, naysayers. Sure, the Chinese may make our Ipods and the Koreans our snazzy Hyundais, but nobody– NOBODY– makes tear gas like we do in the U.S. of A. The Egyptian government, military thugs that they are, could have bought their 21 tons of tear gas anywhere in the world, maybe saved a few bucks with some no-name tear gas from Asia, but they chose to Buy American. When you need the gear to control a democratic movement in your streets, you don’t pinch pennies, you buy the best, dammit.

The tear gas is made by the few Americans actually left with jobs in Pennsylvania, in this case working for Combined Tactical Systems. In addition to tear gas, these guys also make a whole array of “non-lethal projectiles” and riot munitions, along with the weapons to fire them and handy accessories. Perfect for busting up your favorite “Occupy” site. Check out their “Tear Ball Multi-Effect Grenades,” which disperse hard rubber pellets and tear gas, suitable for indoor or outdoor use! They also sell those pepper spray spray devices like the UC Davis cop famously used.

Check out their catalog, full of amazing things to harm people with. The company’s slogan is perfect Orwellian-speak for the Egyptian military leaders– A Force for Order.

Oh yeah, in Egypt, five dock workers refused to assist in the tear gas import but some other guys went ahead and did it anyway.

Remember, this Christmas, for your non-lethal democracy control needs, BUY AMERICAN MADE.

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