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Quote by: PatrickHenry A recently deleted topic broached an interesting question: Is a violent civil war likely in America in the near future?[ |
I agree that this should be up for discussion, probably now more than ever.
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Quote by: PatrickHenry So here is another chance, folks. Has the US Federal power structure been undermined to an extent that we may have weapons drawn on a massive scale? Who would support the current regime and who would oppose it by force of arms? |
I would forced to oppose them simply on principal. These bastards have sold us out at every opportunity, and if they think large numbers will rally to their sides in time of crisis, I think are sadly mistaken. ( I'm still at a loss for how they seem to generate such a huge fan base when they only work for the super rich, and the extreme poor, as most people don't fall into either catagory.)
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Quote by: PatrickHenry What are the trends and forces causing this discussion to be taken seriously? |
For me it is the treasonous behavior of our elected officials. You could probably count on one hand the number of elected representatives that any clue as to what that sworn public oath to the constitution really implies, or infers.
For many others I would have assume immigration, outsourcing, and the economy.
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Quote by: PatrickHenry What would it take to restore balance and trust in the Feds? Is that even a possibility? |
In my honest opinion, I think we would have to strike all Executive Orders, and repeal all legislation that is not clearly within constitutional bounds, and pretty much just start over.
So, no, it's probably not possible to trust those people again.
Unfortunately, public opinion about all things revolt probably favors the established cabal of incumbants, and their mouthpieces who have spoon fed them thier opinions over many years. Hard to shake off an entire indoctrination in a single massive convulsion. ( Just try to count the number of "allegedly" credible mouthpiecs the propaganda machine has working for it at any one time, and don't forget to count the ones who have made it all the way to retirement without having their cover blown to most people.) Personally, I'm glad Brokaw, Rather, and some of the other 25 plus year veterans have finally moved on. I just couldn't listen to another minute of those blowhards babbling. ( Wouldn't it be funny if could attribute that as being the reason I discovered Bill Moyers, and PBS, and woke up in the first place? Can't say enough about having genuine inspiration motivating you to change ( the channel), eh? )