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PSPS

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1. Change the channel. You're getting sucked into their fantasy. It won't happen.

Reply to Progressive Jones (Original post)

Tue Dec 29, 2020, 02:33 AM

Dec 2020

Crazies have been "taking up arms" against "the gubmint" for a very long time. Domestic police forces are capable of handling such people. They are also capable of handling crazed people who act the same way "in defense of the US."

If you're prompted to ask such a question because of something you heard or saw on TV or the Internet, disengage. Watch the endless supply of delightful cat videos instead!

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A few legal questions about this "Civil War" that the whacko right claims to want. [View all] Progressive Jones Dec 2020 OP

Change the channel. You're getting sucked into their fantasy. It won't happen. PSPS Dec 2020 #1

I stated that I think they are just blowhards. Just curious what Progressive Jones Dec 2020 #3

I think you're mostly right with a couple caveats though AleksS Dec 2020 #4

If the police somehow need assistance, which I doubt, the Nat'l Guard will put down... brush Dec 2020 #7

However.... Nashville... dawg day Dec 2020 #11

Kindness Timewas Dec 2020 #2

Let's get one thing straight GrassClippings Dec 2020 #5

They will see the SWAT trucks fully-equiped and they will just walk on by. Lock him up. Dec 2020 #6

It could get pretty bad, honestly BGBD Dec 2020 #8

Here's a list of rebellions the US, and only one was successful... TreasonousBastard Dec 2020 #9

First and foremost, the minute RWNJs take up arms and start shooting without justification, no_hypocrisy Dec 2020 #10

Terrorists get the red out Dec 2020 #12

after doing that. onethatcares Dec 2020 #13

They have this fantasy.... Happy Hoosier Dec 2020 #14

I listen to these people on a regular basis Chainfire Dec 2020 #15