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39. While it's possible to interpret the ARW as *a* civil war

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #11)

Sat Nov 13, 2021, 04:20 PM

Nov 2021

You don't get to rename wars based on your personal whims.

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In the coming second American Civil War, [View all] samplegirl Nov 2021 OP

The Balkanisation of America bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #1

Much closer to the truth than a classical civil war. former9thward Nov 2021 #30

According to one respondent bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #65

Of course not. former9thward Nov 2021 #83

Thank you bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #85

"Balkanisation" is a political slur. milestogo Nov 2021 #44

A political slur? bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #64

It's history. Not anti-immigrant, not a slur. History. Explain your thesis Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2021 #69

Thank you bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #86

Balkanization can be pejorative in some cases, but not in this case. marie999 Nov 2021 #92

Who benefits from internal war, chaos and division and how do they benefit? Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #2

Putin Deep State Witch Nov 2021 #54

Exactly. I don't know why more cannot see this fact. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #55

Yup. Putin's facilitating what's been developing here. Hortensis Nov 2021 #73

Divide and Conquer: Make a group of people fight one another so they can be taken over. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #77

Yes. Divided we fall. Seemingly the Russians were shocked at Hortensis Nov 2021 #80

Yes of course, it has been a collaboration between Putin and the GOP. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #81

:) Has so much time passed since 43/Repubs lied to invade Iraq Hortensis Nov 2021 #82

Ruthless sociopaths rise to leadership positions in many societies. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #88

Oh, so you've noticed the crowds of RW sociopaths Hortensis Nov 2021 #89

The most clever sociopaths don't break the law, they make it. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #90

No one benefits from the collapse of the major reserve currency. roamer65 Nov 2021 #59

China is planning on the yuan becoming the global reserve currency. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #60

The only way they would save the RMB is to back it with gold. roamer65 Nov 2021 #61

China importing massive amounts of gold. Also launched gold backed yuan oil futures contracts. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #62

They also will have to float the RMB. roamer65 Nov 2021 #63

They have a lot of prep work to do before a free float. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #68

I'm perfectly happy to have New York and New England have their own little country. dem4decades Nov 2021 #3

me too. I hope the hell it happens in my life time. Cobalt Violet Nov 2021 #5

I think you will be sadly disappointed Blues Heron Nov 2021 #7

You're actually hoping for a civil war? BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #23

if we go full authoritarian I am. Cobalt Violet Nov 2021 #27

This! Blaukraut Nov 2021 #52

Okay, states to the south decline severely due to climate change, Hortensis Nov 2021 #74

It could be a peaceful breakup Polybius Nov 2021 #38

Civil war? Just offer them a chance to be rid of Liberals and some Mt Dew and we'd be good. dem4decades Nov 2021 #48

my guess is that New York City might join New England but RicROC Nov 2021 #17

New England isn't as liberal as one might think, either. intheflow Nov 2021 #21

Those folks are greatly outnumbered by the rest of us Blaukraut Nov 2021 #51

I'm sure you'll have a rude awakening from folks upstate. Tommy Carcetti Nov 2021 #34

Exactly. Straw Man Nov 2021 #66

Feel same way about West Coast Tree Lady Nov 2021 #43

Magats are all bluster and weakened by covid Blues Heron Nov 2021 #4

Not in the sense of the first one, no. Jedi Guy Nov 2021 #6

Thats hardly a civil war though - especially when they get caught as they will Blues Heron Nov 2021 #8

Well maybe they won't get caught. former9thward Nov 2021 #31

It's not the 70s anymore though -harder to just disappear Blues Heron Nov 2021 #33

Very true. former9thward Nov 2021 #46

No real penalties ... Straw Man Nov 2021 #67

Boudin, Clark and Gilbert went into another group after the Weathermen disbanded. former9thward Nov 2021 #84

OK. Straw Man Nov 2021 #95

Think of al lthe 1/6 rioters who got turned in by family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances. Kaleva Nov 2021 #32

Let's surely hope not. samplegirl Nov 2021 #14

+1 treestar Nov 2021 #78

The civil war Chille Nov 2021 #9

That's my guess samplegirl Nov 2021 #15

agree as scary Chille Nov 2021 #16

A decision has been made to keep American citizens divided. The Jungle 1 Nov 2021 #10

This Second Civil War I would argue is misnamed Sherman A1 Nov 2021 #11

While it's possible to interpret the ARW as *a* civil war Bucky Nov 2021 #39

I will refer to them as I choose Sherman A1 Nov 2021 #45

There are no real defined John Ludi Nov 2021 #12

Good post Dave says Nov 2021 #49

Thank you! John Ludi Nov 2021 #70

Agree. Except question how dysfunctional we might become overall. Hortensis Nov 2021 #53

I suppose John Ludi Nov 2021 #71

Again, all things I've thought. Chaos and civil disorder facilitate Hortensis Nov 2021 #72

Just beware of anyone with a name sounding like Bilke Wooth.... OnDoutside Nov 2021 #13

I would be one of the first casualties I am doc03 Nov 2021 #18

Me, too Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2021 #41

Red regions of red states likely would see relatively little disorder. Hortensis Nov 2021 #75

If it does happen it won't be state v state. GemDigger Nov 2021 #19

Exactly Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2021 #42

honestly imavoter Nov 2021 #57

Nah, it'll just be a mopping up after the original U.S. Civil War. hunter Nov 2021 #20

It's not going to be south vs north. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #24

Divisive stories like this are part of the problem FakeNoose Nov 2021 #22

+1000. Hortensis Nov 2021 #76

I don't consider it unlikely at all American Interregnum Nov 2021 #25

Here's the problem for the right wing jmowreader Nov 2021 #26

In MI, the vast majority of Magahats live in the more urban counties. Kaleva Nov 2021 #29

But not necessarily from the Cities themselves. maxsolomon Nov 2021 #35

I believe and hope you're right, but don't underestimate Republican conformity Bucky Nov 2021 #40

I certainly wouldn't be here at DU if I thought there was a chance of a CWII Kaleva Nov 2021 #28

In time Governments will probably be secondary to a Global Corporatocracy. Tommymac Nov 2021 #36

NO..not when Biden is President. (or Democrats are in power)..NO, NOT A CHANCE Stuart G Nov 2021 #37

Better to drive every Confederate out of the country. LiberalFighter Nov 2021 #47

First, lol XRubicon Nov 2021 #50

I guess a few of those proud boys might know that a Baptist minister wrote the pledge. discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2021 #56

or that Amazing Grace imavoter Nov 2021 #58

There will be no national civil war in the streets as some imagine. Hortensis Nov 2021 #79

I think that we are destined for an American version bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #87

I wouldn't make it misanthrope Nov 2021 #91

It's an overused phrase... Civil War WarGamer Nov 2021 #93

Well it had been at least 20 minutes since we had a civil war thread. BannonsLiver Nov 2021 #94