What with
the recent political debates preceding the 2016 presidential elections, Donald
Trump in particular has been getting bashed constantly. However, it recently
came to my attention that those supporting Trump may soon have the perfect
place to do so.
Introducing
Citadel – a concept for a new city to be built in Idaho that feels strikingly
like some sort of “Trumptopia”. Citadel is described on its official website as
“a developing community of Patriots in the mountains of Idaho who believe in
Jefferson's Rightful Liberty and have chosen to live amongst one another, who
have sworn their Lives, their Fortunes and their Sacred Honor to defend one
another and Liberty”.
But Citadel
stands for much more than what you get at first glance. A quick tour throughout
their website reveals much more about this city. The creators behind
Citadel want to purchase between 2,000 - 3,000 acres of land to house its range
of 3,500 - 7,000 families. Surrounding this giant land mass are two separate
walls protecting the town’s inhabitants. Within the stone walls is a dirt path
reserved for those dedicated to tourism.
There are
several similarities between the Citadel and any other normal town, but there
are also some distinct differences. For example, within the
Citadel there are several neighborhoods. There’s also a farmers market, museum,
several schools, and a town center. However, enclosing these neighborhoods are
additional walls within the town. The outer wall of the town has towers
scattered throughout. And finally, one of the stranger inclusions is a firearms
factory to produce, well, firearms.
Now taken out of context, a
firearms factory may not seem totally
obscure, but it seems a bit more strange when you look into the Citadel Patriot
Agreement. The second article states “Every able-bodied Patriot aged 13 and
older governed by this Agreement shall annually demonstrate proficiency with
the rifle of his/her choice by hitting a man-sized steel target at 100 yards
with open sights at the Citadel range. Each Resident shall have 10 shots and
must hit the target at least 7 times”. And if that is not extreme enough, the
eighth article states “All Patriots, who are of age and are not legally
restricted from bearing firearms, shall agree to remain armed with a loaded
sidearm whenever visiting the Citadel Town Center. Firearm shall be
on-the-person and under the control of the Resident, not merely stored in a
vehicle”.
So it is clear that the town has a
very extreme and downright hyperbolic view on gun laws. Whether or not this
fantasy will come to fruition is unknown at this point. Those proposing the new
concept for a living-space have already purchased some land, but they will need
more money to acquire the space for all they had planned. Whether or not they
get the funds will depend on those who are interested. It costs $208 dollars to
apply for residence in the Citadel. If it sounds right for you, why not give
it a shot?
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