ABCs of Tank Withdrawal Syndrome (TWS)
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ecoterrorism, also called ecological
terrorism or environmental terrorism,
destruction, or the threat of destruction,
of the environment by states, groups,
or individuals in order to intimidate or
to coerce governments or civilians.
The term also has been applied to a
variety of crimes committed against
companies or government agencies
and intended to prevent or to interfere
with activities allegedly harmful to the
environment. Also great band name.
terrorism or environmental terrorism,
destruction, or the threat of destruction,
of the environment by states, groups,
or individuals in order to intimidate or
to coerce governments or civilians.
The term also has been applied to a
variety of crimes committed against
companies or government agencies
and intended to prevent or to interfere
with activities allegedly harmful to the
environment. Also great band name.
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Killdozer started it’s life out as a meager Komatsu D355A bulldozer, a fairly pedestrian construction machine. As a side note, Komatsu is the second largest producer of such construction equipment, only behind Catapillar. The Komatsu D355A had a 410hp turbocharged engine, but only had a top speed of 7.35 mph, and that’s before the added armor. The Komatsu D355A originally weighed 49 tons but ballooned to 61 tons with the armor. All this weight made the Komatsu D355A a perfect battering ram vehicle. Killdozer was heavily modified and you can’t deny how impressive of a creation it was, especially considering it was made by one guy in a shed. The armor was made from steel and concrete and featured exterior cameras protected by the bulletproof glass for navigation (the cameras also had a compressed air nozzle included to clear off any dust). The armor worked so well, not only could it withstand bullets, it could also withstand explosions. The only issue with the armor was that once the armor was lowered, Marvin could not come out again, but considering how long he would go to jail for his rampage if caught, he probably wanted it that way. Marvin thought as far as including air conditioning inside the cabin as well as food. The Killdozer also had three guns mounted, a .50 cal Baret M82 at the rear, a 5.52mm FN FNC semi-automatic at the front, and a .223 Ruger Mini-14 on the right. He also had two side arms, one of which he used to commit suicide. Despite the weapons, Killdozer never actually killed anyone or seriously attempted to, and Marvin ended up being the only casualty.
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Neoliberalism, or neo-liberalism,
is a term used to signify the late
20th century political reappearance
of 19th-century ideas associated
with free-market capitalism after
it fell into decline following the
second world war. A prominent
factor in the rise of conservative
and libertarian organizations,
political parties, and think tanks,
and predominantly advocated by
them, it is generally associated
with policies of economic liberalization,
including privatization, deregulation,
globalization, free trade, monetarism,
austerity, and reductions in government
spending in order to increase the role
of the private sector in the economy
and society. The defining features of
neoliberalism in both thought and
practice have been the subject of
substantial scholarly debate.
is a term used to signify the late
20th century political reappearance
of 19th-century ideas associated
with free-market capitalism after
it fell into decline following the
second world war. A prominent
factor in the rise of conservative
and libertarian organizations,
political parties, and think tanks,
and predominantly advocated by
them, it is generally associated
with policies of economic liberalization,
including privatization, deregulation,
globalization, free trade, monetarism,
austerity, and reductions in government
spending in order to increase the role
of the private sector in the economy
and society. The defining features of
neoliberalism in both thought and
practice have been the subject of
substantial scholarly debate.