Topic: Cs Gas

The University of Maryland is conducting an expert analysis of video footage appearing to show flames emanating from a government tank at the Waco compound. Preliminary findings suggest the visual artifacts may be dispersal agents for CS gas, such as carbon monoxide or dust, rather than actual fire. Officials maintain that the vehicles were not equipped with flamethrowers and that no busted hydraulic lines were found during inspection.

Michael McNulty details the discovery of 40-millimeter pyrotechnic canisters, specifically XM-651E1 CS gas rounds, which the government previously denied using. Dr. Frederick Whitehurst is leading a scientific team to perform back-engineering and residue testing on projectiles found in the Austin Evidence Locker. While some rounds landed on a nearby plywood structure, other evidence suggests submunitions were designed to penetrate the main building's walls and windows to expel gas.

Attorney General Janet Reno approved the final assault plan on April 17, 1993. The FBI's internal stipulations for using CS gas included orders to back off if children were threatened, yet also stated that the presence of a child would not stop the insertion of gas. In the days leading up to the fire, the FBI denied the residents batteries for their word processor while delivering typewriter ribbons and, for the first time, unsolicited mail for the children.

On April 19th, tanks began demolishing the walls of the compound to insert CS gas, a move authorized by Attorney General Janet Reno with the knowledge of President Bill Clinton. While the FBI claimed the gas was non-lethal, the program describes it as a painful irritant intended to wear down resistance. Reports indicate that approximately 200 rounds of gas were lobbed into the building as M60 tanks breached the structure.

Clive Doyle disputes the government's claim that the Branch Davidians committed mass suicide by setting the fire. He testifies that David Koresh intended to preserve the building as evidence and that the FBI created a flammable environment by pumping in gas and using tanks to demolish walls, creating a "chimney effect." Doyle describes his harrowing escape from the pitch-black, smoke-filled building as one of the last survivors to exit.

The discussion addresses the use of CS gas during the final assault and the government's claims regarding its safety. The guests counter official reports by describing how tanks smashed into the concrete room where children were kept for safety, causing the roof to collapse. They assert that children died from blunt force trauma and the effects of the gas, rather than the fire alone, contradicting the "medium lethal range" claims made by authorities.

Jack DeVault reiterates his claim that the raid's timing was dictated by media needs rather than tactical necessity. He begins to detail the use of CS gas on April 19, 1993, noting that the manufacturer's warnings explicitly state it should not be used in enclosed buildings. He criticizes Janet Reno's claim that the gas was used to protect children, given its incapacitating effects.

Jack DeVault provides a technical account of the April 19, 1993, gas attack. He describes how tanks driven by agents like R.J. Craig methodically destroyed exits and injected massive amounts of CS gas to drive the Davidians into a central concrete block room. DeVault argues that the FBI intentionally trapped the women and children in an area where they could not escape the subsequent fire and smoke.

Jack DeVault disputes the official fire investigation led by Paul Gray, which concluded the Branch Davidians started the blaze. DeVault presents an alternative theory, suggesting that the fire was likely caused by tanks breaching the building and knocking over lanterns or igniting flammable materials. He notes that the fire became visible on infrared cameras within 45 seconds of a tank backing out of the structure.

The documentary "Waco: The Rules of Engagement" is discussed, with Jones claiming it proves the FBI used machine guns and flammable CS gas against the Branch Davidian complex. He criticizes the psychological warfare tactics used during the siege, including the 24-hour blaring of "squealing dying rabbits" and heavy metal music. The segment frames the event as an example of an "out of control" government using banned chemical weapons on its own citizens.

David Thibodeau begins his 1995 presentation focusing on the events of April 19, 1993, and the final assault on the Mount Carmel center. He argues that the fire was a calculated government action rather than a planned suicide by David Koresh and his followers. Thibodeau highlights the use of tanks and CS gas as tactics that prevented communication and safety for those inside.

Thibodeau provides a technical breakdown of the CS gas used during the final assault, noting it is banned internationally for warfare. He cites a failure analysis report detailing the delivery of 366 ferret rounds and 20 M5 bottles containing methylene chloride propellant. The gas concentration in areas where children were located was reportedly nine times the amount needed to deter trained soldiers.

The discussion analyzes testimony from FBI official Jeff Jamar regarding the decision to insert gas on April 19th. Critics argue that high winds made the day unsuitable for gas but conducive to an arson fire. The segment also critiques the mainstream media for failing to investigate the handling of evidence and the origins of explosions at the site.

Survivor Annetta Richards reflects on the spiritual and emotional weight of the Waco tragedy. She describes the physical pain and torture associated with the CS gas and the fire on April 19th. Richards emphasizes that while survivors carry the pain of memory, they seek divine justice rather than personal vengeance.

Alex Jones questions the independence of Special Counsel John Danforth, noting he was appointed by the very officials he was tasked to investigate. The segment details allegations of Delta Force involvement in the Waco murders and the use of CS gas against children huddled in the compound's bunker.

A survivor disputes government claims that a fellow Davidian committed suicide, noting that the body had multiple bullet wounds despite a "smooth" stomach. The discussion also labels the use of CS gas as a violation of laws that would prohibit its use even against foreign enemies.

Alex Jones describes how tanks crushed the entrance to the underground bunker, trapping men, women, and children inside. He alleges that federal agents pumped banned CS gas at point-blank range into the faces of children who had no gas masks to fit them.

The tactics used during the 51-day standoff are reviewed, including the use of sleep deprivation music and CS gas, which allegedly forms cyanide when ignited. Claims are introduced suggesting that British Special Forces were involved in the final assault to eliminate witnesses. Clive Doyle, a survivor who lost his daughter in the fire, joins the discussion to reflect on the "New World Order" forces involved.

Alex Jones recounts a heated confrontation with an FBI negotiator at the Waco site. He disputes the official narrative regarding 500,000 rounds of ammunition and live grenades, asserting that the fire was started by flammable CS gas and "ferret rounds" fired by the FBI. Jones criticizes the negotiator for "soft-pedaling" the tragedy and failing to call for the indictment of Janet Reno.

The segment features archival news audio from the final day of the siege, April 19, 1993. Reporters describe tanks breaching the compound walls and injecting CS gas into the structure. The news reports detail the unfurling of a banner by the Davidians requesting phone repairs and the subsequent escalation by federal agents who used tanks to demolish sections of the building.