Topic: National Guard

A confrontation occurs between individuals and military personnel regarding a 1999 bus search in Temple, Texas. One individual expresses concern over being filmed and placed on the internet without permission, citing past threats received at his home following incidents involving the Republic of Texas group. The discussion highlights the tension between public news gathering and personal privacy for those in uniform.

Shelly Williams recounts the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation, noting that Buddy Lamont was the only person killed during the standoff with the FBI and National Guard. The movement sought to declare the land as independent property, free from the control of the government-backed tribal leader Dickey Wilson. Williams describes the site as a spiritual location and views the conflict as his introduction to the tactics of the New World Order.

The story of Scott Seifkin, an Army and National Guard veteran, highlights the extreme physical toll of Gulf War illness, including a case where the VA reportedly removed his skin to save his life. Seifkin died two weeks before his son was born, and his family members in Waterloo, Iowa, now report similar rashes. The segment criticizes mainstream media outlets like CNN and CBS for failing to report on these specific veteran tragedies.

A caller named Hap, a former intelligence officer, discusses the "gray area" of the Posse Comitatus Act and the difference between Title 10 (active duty) and Title 32 (National Guard) personnel. He explains how the National Guard is increasingly used to assist law enforcement in surveillance duties, particularly in counter-drug operations. The hosts reference Jack McLam's "Police Against the New World Order" as a resource for educating officers about these constitutional boundaries.

Alex Jones claims that wealthy interests sponsor billboards and radio stations to incite ethnic conflict between white and Hispanic Americans. A parent shares a story about their son being disciplined for refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in a Texas school, citing a 2003 law signed by Rick Perry. The parent also expresses concern over students being forced to wear ID lanyards branded with Army National Guard logos.

Ophelia Santoyo describes the daily life of the Branch Davidian community as peaceful and multicultural, likening the residents to brothers and sisters. She recalls federal agents posing as university students in a house across the street prior to the February 28th attack. Despite the Davidians attempting to befriend the newcomers, the agents were actually conducting surveillance for the National Guard and BATF.

Director of Aviation Charles Gates discusses the presence of Texas Army National Guard and DEA aircraft at the airport. Gates suggests that Jones file an Open Records Act request to obtain specific information about helicopter operations. The exchange becomes tense as Jones compares the alleged surveillance of his home to the Rodney King incident and local government corruption.

A caller named Bill cites Title 10 of the United States Code to argue that the military is legally allowed to provide equipment and advice to law enforcement. He claims the tanks at Waco were not operated by active military personnel, though Jeff Davis counters by mentioning the involvement of the 3rd Special Forces Group from Fort Bragg and the National Guard.