Homeland Security gets Snowcone machines!

[Analog]

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/...unty-gets-homeland-security-snow-cone-machine



STANTON, Mich. (The Daily News of Greenville)- The United States is fighting terrorism - one snow cone at a time.
Montcalm County recently received a $900 Arctic Blast Sno-Cone machine.
The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC) is a federal- and state-designated agency responsible for managing and administrating the homeland security program in Montcalm County and 12 other counties.
The WMSRDC recently purchased and transferred homeland security equipment to these counties - including 13 snow cone machines at a total cost of $11,700.

 

[satyajitmenon]

Wut?

 

[l0cke]

One of the christian groups on campus had a sno-cone machine at their booth thing, and it was the only reason I stopped by.

 

[Analog]

One of the christian groups on campus had a sno-cone machine at their booth thing, and it was the only reason I stopped by.

and you were a terrorist?

 

[Saint Nick]

and you were a terrorist?

Intradasting...bait the terrorists with sno-cones... :hmm:...

 

[DaveSimmons]

and you were a terrorist?

No, they track anyone who doesn't stop by for a sno-cone. Only Godless Terrorists will pass up the icy deliciousness.

 

[Pardus]

Fighting terrorism, one snow-cone at a time.

 

[Paladin3]

My wife bought the same sno-cone machine for her store. I hope there are no terrorists around.

EDIT: FUUUU...she's got a cotton candy machine, too! What does cotton candy attract? Pedos?

 

[Analog]

What does cotton candy attract? Pedos?

Nope, it attracts the likes of this guy:

:awe:

 

[CRXican]

Intradasting...bait the terrorists with sno-cones... :hmm:...

it does get pretty hot over there

 

[Tobolo]

You know that some purchasing officer was thinking "Gotta get snow cones. Bitches love snow cones."

 

[Newbian]

EDIT: FUUUU...she's got a cotton candy machine, too! What does cotton candy attract? Pedos?

Only if she hires a young child to had out the candy.

 

[NFS4]

I came in here totally expecting to see a picture of this:

 

[shortylickens]

I honestly dont care. If the government can piss away 50 million on a plane that doesnt work for shit then cheap luxury items shouldnt be an issue.

 

[CRXican]

I came in here totally expecting to see a picture of this:

Salim: "Do you know what this is?"
Harry: "I know what this is.. it's an espresso machine... no no no.. it's a snow-cone maker.. is it a WATER heater?"

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

True Lies ... so awesome!

 

[feralkid]

“It is used to attract people so they can be educated and prepared for homeland security,” Dey said from his office in Muskegon.



Riiiiiiiiight. "So what does this position pay, and what hazards can be expected in the line of dut----shit is that a snow cone machine? I'm in!"'












..

 

[guyver01]

Even Homeland Security needs on the job perks.

One of my jobs had a popcorn machine (the standup kind like you see at the circus) and a Cotton Candy Machine in the breakroom.

I dont see any issues with having a snowcone machine.

 

[Rubycon]

It's an ice shaver so they can make ice packs for people that get hurt in disasters!

 

[mmntech]

And I've been trying to get a Coke machine in my office for ages. I gotta work for the government.

 

[Crono]

Working for Uncle Sam is like working for Willy Wonka!

(minus the questionable employment of undersized singing orange workers)

 

[Ns1]

Even Homeland Security needs on the job perks.

One of my jobs had a popcorn machine (the standup kind like you see at the circus) and a Cotton Candy Machine in the breakroom.

I dont see any issues with having a snowcone machine.

$900 bucks a piece?

get a goddamn coffeemaker like the rest of us maggots.

 

[lxskllr]

Great. So a government agency that has no reason to exist is buying equipment is has no reason to have...

 

[shortylickens]

Great. So a government agency that has no reason to exist is buying equipment is has no reason to have...

Yeah thats pretty much what we were all thinking. I think many Americans are used to the government spending like this.

 

[FirNaTine]

At the risk of feeding trolls: It is easy to assume the worst, but the real purpose of this is stated in the article if any one reads it. Get people to visit their booth at an event, fair,etc.

Say you are at a sweltering summer event and you want to attract people to hand out information on being ready for a disaster. Things like what to have on hand, 72 hour preparations,etc. Put up a sign saying free snow cones. While you are making them their desired flavor, chat the person up on whatever you are"selling". You can get good interaction for only pennies.

If you look at what advertising costs for other media, a booth at the local fair can be a bargain. You just need to get traffic to you. Cheap (for you) freebies are a time proven way to do it.

All the other stuff in there was possible alternate uses to get the grant approved.