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59. Absolutely not. Things were far worse at numerous times in the past.

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 08:24 PM

Jan 2013

People who think this is the first time we've seen this kind of discontent just haven't read their history books. There was almost a military coup against FDR. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot

Then there was all that McCarthy bullshit that just about tore the country apart politically. But in neither instance did we get close to civil war, and we're not close now.

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Are we getting close to a civil war? [View all] redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 OP

no. not remotely. cali Jan 2013 #1

I know that but this feels different redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #6

What is your basis for comparison? markpkessinger Jan 2013 #17

I know what you are talking about. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #90

NO. nt pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #2

No n/t leftstreet Jan 2013 #3

No, there wont be any civil war. darkangel218 Jan 2013 #4

Well since I never listen to them, that isn't the problem. redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #8

If you're a recently transplanted Yankee Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #32

No, but we can expect the enraged, dickless wonders to do something extreme. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #5

Not even close Dash87 Jan 2013 #7

no. nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #9

Nope... The right/hicks are always threatening stuff like that but the USA is too.. BlueJazz Jan 2013 #10

Increased political violence? Maybe. Actual civil war? No. Hugabear Jan 2013 #11

No. n/t Earth_First Jan 2013 #12

I have this little fantasy in my head... Bicoastal Jan 2013 #13

This. Earth_First Jan 2013 #15

Pretty much. Shadowflash Jan 2013 #26

"I'm gonna kill everyone!!!" Dash87 Jan 2013 #49

Yup. They had no problem cheerleading for the Iraq war Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #56

+1! lofl!!!! I was posting about the fluffly aggresors the other day....they don't like the fact... uponit7771 Jan 2013 #54

Nope NoPasaran Jan 2013 #14

I think the educated are in many ways better educated than ever Fumesucker Jan 2013 #16

i honestly think the rhetoric and anger will die down as soon as we have a white president.... bettyellen Jan 2013 #67

I remember the Clinton impeachment Fumesucker Jan 2013 #69

yeah, they were crazy- but a lot more respectful towards Clinton bettyellen Jan 2013 #112

A death of Democracy when it evolves into a corporatocracy? Maybe. Whovian Jan 2013 #18

We're moving close to some idiot RWNJs going ballistic with guns RomneyLies Jan 2013 #19

That's what I'm thinking, too. randome Jan 2013 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author keithmkr59255us Jan 2013 #20

No greytdemocrat Jan 2013 #21

I see nothing of substance in the here and now that would lead us down that road. LanternWaste Jan 2013 #22

Not a full scale war but Peace_Sells Jan 2013 #23

I worry about that also Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #81

Remember that Hitler did not gain power through a civil war. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #83

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #105

I am a christian with no guns. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #109

Some people have always blathered nonsense jberryhill Jan 2013 #24

I get to hear it live and in color redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #25

the rural west is pretty rough too Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #97

No. Although some here hope there is... zappaman Jan 2013 #27

From the number gun death's in America, it seems we are already engaged in a low intensity warfare. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #28

Maybe a very brief one. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #29

Nah... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #30

The RW idiots are not going to go there ... JoePhilly Jan 2013 #31

No. This stuff only goes on in cyberspace. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #33

No. We're seeing a tantrum thrown by those who know they're safe. nolabear Jan 2013 #34

after the last period of anti-govt fidgeting we had OK City grasswire Jan 2013 #35

no bowens43 Jan 2013 #36

No. cordelia Jan 2013 #37

I grew up in the 50s and 60s. ... spin Jan 2013 #38

Same here pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #45

I'm a Vietnam era vet ... spin Jan 2013 #61

Thankyou for your service, spin pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #64

To me you are a hero. ... spin Jan 2013 #71

thank you both d_r Jan 2013 #73

I remember my high school US history teacher commenting back in '80 or '81 deutsey Jan 2013 #103

No- I think the media presents the illusion SalviaBlue Jan 2013 #39

Your post is just another cheap-shot at those of us who live in the South and enjoy doing so.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #40

Thanks for the vote of support redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #42

I've also lived in the Northeast (Rhode Island), the West Coast (California), and the.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #57

Well said. cordelia Jan 2013 #65

17 million people in the South voted for the President, but how many of them were White? bluestate10 Jan 2013 #85

I wasn't aware race was part of this discussion. Why did you choose to make it an issue? nt. OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #89

Good question. Deserves a response. cordelia Jan 2013 #96

Nope. There is not an even divide, the Repubs are losing the approval Jennicut Jan 2013 #41

In the 1860s, there was a clear divide between states where slavery was legal and states where it Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2013 #43

Nah, not even close. rrneck Jan 2013 #44

Nnnnnnnnnope. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #46

There have been times closer to Civil War OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #47

Good summation. marybourg Jan 2013 #77

We have a major political party considering rigging our elections SpartanDem Jan 2013 #88

Civil war? Dpm12 Jan 2013 #48

Only on the internet, where the 101st Chairborne has been in the trenches petronius Jan 2013 #50

LOL - 101st Chairborne. Stealing. freshwest Jan 2013 #60

Ditto! truebluegreen Jan 2013 #62

Kinda makes me wince pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #70

Yes, sorry, I can see how that would be a bit of an offensive linking petronius Jan 2013 #72

Blast from past!! RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #99

No. MichiganVote Jan 2013 #51

Real Civil war no but a group of AWGs rising up with guns just may happen stultusporcos Jan 2013 #52

Obama is not a dictator nor is the UN going to take control of our nation. ... spin Jan 2013 #68

I don't think we are. But the right wing extremist.. SummerSnow Jan 2013 #55

Not even close Capt. Obvious Jan 2013 #58

Absolutely not. Things were far worse at numerous times in the past. Speck Tater Jan 2013 #59

Nope n/t Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #63

No. Sadly, that is a fantasy put forth by survivalists and end-timers.... Hekate Jan 2013 #66

ok how about zombies? d_r Jan 2013 #74

A Civil War, in the classic sense, is not even remotely possible Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #75

No we are not. n/t Agschmid Jan 2013 #76

Remember, these people are still a very small vocal minority... Drunken Irishman Jan 2013 #78

Excellent question despite the snarky replies you got just1voice Jan 2013 #79

I read today that the Koch Brothers are withdrawing NashvilleLefty Jan 2013 #80

No, not even close williamc1967txlib Jan 2013 #82

Not a chance. xoom Jan 2013 #84

Gun humpers have another think coming Zoeisright Jan 2013 #86

I won't say we're close but with the GOP talking about rigging the eletoral college SpartanDem Jan 2013 #87

I think so. Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #91

I'm in Texas but from Wisconsin LeftInTX Jan 2013 #92

Not likely at all and the two party system is overrated, at best. TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #93

Thanks for your question! onestepforward Jan 2013 #94

thank you for being so kind redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #104

They're busy stroking and cuddling their guns. And buying ammo. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #95

I had it out with two people on Facebook and just out and out defriend them davidpdx Jan 2013 #98

Yes... and I'm going to win! OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #100

Nope regjoe Jan 2013 #101

Ridiculous. lonestarnot Jan 2013 #102

Yeah, I live in the south also. Sissyk Jan 2013 #106

Your mistake is honking NoPasaran Jan 2013 #107

Damn! Sissyk Jan 2013 #108

While you laugh, it did happen to a friend of mine redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #110

Yes ma'am! Sissyk Jan 2013 #111

no sad-cafe Jan 2013 #113

Ok You Win I'm out of here redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #114

I dont see a civil war but I doubt the republic lasts the century in its present form davidn3600 Jan 2013 #115