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

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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