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In reply to the discussion: Tea Party Members Conspiring Armed Overthrow of Government [View all]DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)108. Why we cannot laugh at these fools too much
One: Just as the Brown Shirts gave cover the the SS, these guys give cover to the people that can PRETEND to be the more "moderate" voices, all the while advancing an agenda that will kill, jail and rob us just as completely as what their more insane (yet honest) comrades want. This is NOT just about the GOP. How many of these southern "blue Dog" democrats will be there, trying to explain that we should not swat down these people, because we want our National Unity? I do not even think the Clintons would resist that temptation. Let's be honest here, when Gabby Giffords was shot, was there ANY serious attempt to question the effect the Right wing literature had the assassin, or the fact that Arizona gun laws allow for anyone to buy guns and sell to anyone? If Tampa gets violent, will the right wing accept responsibility, nO? They will claim OWS made things more violent, despite the fact that right wing creeps go to the Tampa Bay Times website, hit the comment section, and openly brag about how they won the right to carry guns throughout the convention, and how they can use "stand your ground" to kill liberals!
Two: Even though the army has better weaponry, that does not always translate into power. Ask the Viet Cong, for that matter, ask the Afghanis, even better, ask the relatives of soldiers that used space-age tech against stone age tech, only to fall to stone age tech. When an army invades, the local knowledge of an area will cut down advanced tech's advantage, especially as, let us be frank, a lot of these creeps ALREADY have bases and weapons stockpiles. Religion is a weapon of mass destruction, because it convinces people that death can equal victory, and sad to say, it often works. The clergy will do a fine job of subverting our soldiers, as well as outright spying.
Three: Foreign influence. Let's face it, a lot of folks around the world LOVE a second civil war. Just like they did the first time, the French and British would see it as a chance to tamp down America by arming the Rebels. As far as Latin America goes, many would love the chance to pay America back by making things get ugly. The Mexican cartels could wrap themselves in the flag, claiming they are helping get back parts of "Aztlan". They can actually unite the Che style politicos and intellectuals, with the Military trained and equipped cartel militias, a dream that many have had. And of course, let us not forget the Chinese and the Jihadi. Both of them have a LOT of money to throw around, and they know how to be subtle.
Two: Even though the army has better weaponry, that does not always translate into power. Ask the Viet Cong, for that matter, ask the Afghanis, even better, ask the relatives of soldiers that used space-age tech against stone age tech, only to fall to stone age tech. When an army invades, the local knowledge of an area will cut down advanced tech's advantage, especially as, let us be frank, a lot of these creeps ALREADY have bases and weapons stockpiles. Religion is a weapon of mass destruction, because it convinces people that death can equal victory, and sad to say, it often works. The clergy will do a fine job of subverting our soldiers, as well as outright spying.
Three: Foreign influence. Let's face it, a lot of folks around the world LOVE a second civil war. Just like they did the first time, the French and British would see it as a chance to tamp down America by arming the Rebels. As far as Latin America goes, many would love the chance to pay America back by making things get ugly. The Mexican cartels could wrap themselves in the flag, claiming they are helping get back parts of "Aztlan". They can actually unite the Che style politicos and intellectuals, with the Military trained and equipped cartel militias, a dream that many have had. And of course, let us not forget the Chinese and the Jihadi. Both of them have a LOT of money to throw around, and they know how to be subtle.
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Well, if they shoot like they vote, they will only shoot themselves in the prick!!! Not to worry.nt
nanabugg
Jul 2012
#112
What do they mean by 'passive voice'? Like pacifist? Is it a grammatical term? I don't get it.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#99
The 'passive voice' refers to a stylistic choice whereby the natural subject of
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#102
I suspected it was a reference to grammar, thanks for the example. But from a wingnut?
freshwest
Jul 2012
#122
Ah, yes, the gramatically astute wingnut, one of the few, realizes
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#131
I'd pay to see that? I think? Well, I think I might, but NO high resolution. n/t
RKP5637
Jul 2012
#86
Like the guy that made obscene phone calls and death threats against a Democratic senator...
freshwest
Jul 2012
#100
Makes me wonder if there is something in the water poisoning their brains
proud2BlibKansan
Jul 2012
#21
There is a brain eating virus afloat, it's just not been recognized, yet. Rather than
RKP5637
Jul 2012
#29
It is just that kind of ignorance that's gonna be the disruction of this country.
Blanks
Jul 2012
#162
Worse at the end... Check below for *Patriot Radio* wingnuts have been listening to for years..
freshwest
Jul 2012
#89
Used to listen to these guys on The Micro Effect internet radio. It's been around for years.
freshwest
Apr 2014
#183
This secret plan is simple enough that it might just work -- to get these idiots
SDjack
Jul 2012
#24
Mybe someone should report them so they can get some Mental health treatment from Obamacare.
Historic NY
Jul 2012
#30
+1,000,000,000 x 1,000,000,000 - They could start by reading James
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#103
Haha - I pop back to this thread every once in awhile when I need me some good
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#148
I'm old, it's been a while...A corset stay bust might just be what AARP orders..n/t
monmouth
Jul 2012
#171
I hope they don't cause too much drauma while they're recuting people to throw the frist puch.
Pilotguy
Jul 2012
#60
I think a charge of treason requires that the traitors at least be able to
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#105
I do believe calling for an armed revolt is against the law. Has the Secret Service
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2012
#126
This piece isn't worthy to be posted on DU or anywhere else. Total non-sense. I doubt
ladjf
Jul 2012
#138
They're trawling to get busted, so that they can bitch about it and attract others. nt
patrice
Jul 2012
#156
I am so glad everyone thinks this is funny. Remember Nazi Germany friends. I take these nut
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2012
#161
I totally agree with you. Every day I wake up and wonder when is the president going to be
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2012
#176
That site is even crazier than Free Republic. I didn't think that was possible. n/t
Monk06
Jul 2012
#174