Where is my mind? but you're reconsidering the ATF's actions at Waco

The Waco siege was the law enforcement siege of the compound that belonged to the religious sect Branch Davidians. It was carried out by the U.S. federal government, Texas state law enforcement, and the U.S. military, between February 28 and April 19, 1993. The incident began when the ATF attempted to serve a search and arrest warrant on the ranch. An intense gunfight erupted, resulting in the deaths of four government agents and six Branch Davidians. Upon the ATF's entering of the property and failure to execute the search warrant, a siege lasting 51 days was initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Eventually, the FBI launched an assault and initiated a tear gas attack in an attempt to force the Branch Davidians out of the ranch. Shortly thereafter, the Mount Carmel Center became engulfed in flames. The fire resulted in the deaths of 76 Branch Davidians, including 25 children, two pregnant women, and David Koresh.

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[erikjimenez]

“Do you feel like a hero yet, fed boy ?”
Texas Marshall talking to a ATF officer after the siege

[bluedog]

And to think, there were multiple times where law enforcement straight up said they could arrest him because he went out to stores and stuff. Instead the ATF insisted on sieging the compound and caused a national tragedy that still has lasting effects to this day. Undoubtedly it will continue to for years to come.

[helloacehowru]

The actual audio from the event and the song blended together so well, actually bone chilling. Amazing work, keep it up PLEASE

[broknarskullsmasher]

As a Texan, I can tell y’all that this event has scarred that town. Anytime people pass Waco on the highway, they feel a pit in their stomach.

[Quickslvr]

"We don't wanna scare anybody"
"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help"

[ryanizcool]

The implication is that ATF agents felt bad after, but they really took photos and bragged about it for years.

[paolocastillo]

"I Fought The Law" but you're an LAPD officer responding to the 1997 North Hollywood Robbery

[josephhelgersonjoseph]

"The Man who sold the World" but you're working in an Amazon warehouse.
"Rock the Casbah" but you're an SAS operator in Operation Trent
"Panama" by Van Halen but you're taking part in Operation Just Cause
"Rebel Yell" but you're a CIA Officer assisting the Contras in Nicaragua

[Ricky-cejo]

To this day Ruby Ridges and Waco make my stomach turn, why don't more people know about it, why aren't people taught about it, and why the hell was there no consequence for the federal agencies responsible?
The sad truth: "The government doesn't care about you"

[donjoseph]

Holy shit, i remembered recommending Black hole sun with WACO but this works way better. Thank you history feels for making another masterpiece

[ratdoesgaming]

Meanwhile your team leader is taking pictures with those strange burnt mannequins that have realistic hair and teeth

[throwaway]

You did a fine job on this sir. The change in facial expression and the glowing really wrap it together. The sound combination is absolutely wonderful. Another fine video.

[Gooberpatrol]

Waco's history is full of great moments
-the Branch Davidian siege
-the massive fertilizer explosion
-the brutal lynching and burning alive of Jesse Washington
-the huge biker gang shootout

[YaxxinIsCool]

You know why its scary?
Because these are actually the horrors you hear in these events
you hear shots
you hear radios
you hear screams and cries
you hear glass shattering
you hear explosions
you hear *PTSD*

[virginialoverproductions]

"Shoot to Thrill", but you're a Delta Force operator on a night raid in Iraq

Also, amazing video! These are always so well done!

[cyfar]

I'm not from the US and i had never heard about this incident before, damn.
After learning about it it feels even darker

[Awfulfeature]

"The ATF cared for the safety of those children so much they burnt them alive."

[bobert]

When you realize you been in school for 15 years an yet haven't been taught about this or any of the similar cases

[nobilesnovushomo]

Waco siege
ATF deceased: 4
Branch Davidians deceased: 82 (out of 91, including 46 children)
Cause: owning a firearm without permit (not harm-related crime)
This seems deliberate… like the Feds sending a message or something. “But the atf deceased!” I’d probably start resorting to actually trying to decease the man, that mid-fight, took my family from me right before my eyes too.

[sheltondustin]

I live in Waco Tx, about 1.5 miles or so from where the compound used to be. I remember seeing Koresh jogging down the street, and waving at him, I also remember watching the siege unfold...