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Kinzinger: "We have to recognize" possibility of a civil war [View all] BlueWavePsych Feb 2022 OP

There was a book called ectopedia about how the US splintered into several countries kimbutgar Feb 2022 #1

Ecotopia - I remember that book whopis01 Feb 2022 #44

It won't be states against states. Each state is too diverse. marie999 Feb 2022 #2

There would be parts of Virginia that would want to break away from Northern VA COL Mustard Feb 2022 #39

ok we can put parts of the berlin wall up there SouthernDem4ever Feb 2022 #46

Anything that makes the US vulnerable would make Putin happy. marie999 Feb 2022 #50

Agreed. RevBrotherThomas Feb 2022 #88

Because of climate change, we will probably end up there anyway. marie999 Feb 2022 #91

Colorado doesn't deserve to be lumped in with all those red states, IMO. CrispyQ Feb 2022 #3

Most municipalities are awesome, friendly places to visit or live ArizonaLib Feb 2022 #15

There aren't many exceptions to the rural/urban divide lambchopp59 Feb 2022 #90

No doubt. We'll be emigrating to the United States if that is the case... PatrickforB Feb 2022 #16

That was my immediate feeling! colorado_ufo Feb 2022 #27

Exactly.. Colorado has a Dem Gov Cha Feb 2022 #59

And don't give them the Air Force missiles in Montana and North Dakota. Delmette2.0 Feb 2022 #76

I just don't see it qazplm135 Feb 2022 #4

It could be city by city like the current truck protest with guns. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #9

I don't think so qazplm135 Feb 2022 #31

The animosity is here Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #38

not remotely to that level qazplm135 Feb 2022 #41

Wow. Missn-Hitch Feb 2022 #65

no they aren't qazplm135 Feb 2022 #67

Ah! I see where you are coming from. Kinzinger should not have said "civil war". Missn-Hitch Feb 2022 #73

Otoh cannabis_flower Feb 2022 #83

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ PortTack Feb 2022 #22

One thing I understand COL Mustard Feb 2022 #42

not true qazplm135 Feb 2022 #43

I read somewhere that if we were to have another civil war, it wouldn't be anything Javaman Feb 2022 #92

More likely to be guerrilla type warfare as in Northern Ireland over the years...unfortunately...nt wcmagumba Feb 2022 #5

Or the former Yugoslavia. Efilroft Sul Feb 2022 #6

+100000 roamer65 Feb 2022 #54

the "map" is someone's whimsical creation. Kinzinger's statement is worth discussing however. Evolve Dammit Feb 2022 #7

Nah...CO and NM would go with WA, OR, CA & HI hlthe2b Feb 2022 #8

You bet. I don't want anything to do with the right wing-nuts. n/t PatrickforB Feb 2022 #18

If A Civil War Breaks Out - Militia Against Militia - Can The.... global1 Feb 2022 #10

Yes - JFK federalized the Alabama guard to enforce Brown v Board of Ed ArizonaLib Feb 2022 #17

But can the National Guard be trusted? marie999 Feb 2022 #51

I'm still searching for a left wing militia. My wife and I belong to one but Missn-Hitch Feb 2022 #74

Our Marine Corp kitchen staff will put them in bags and serve lunch on time The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #11

Except How Many Service Members Deep State Witch Feb 2022 #29

Does not matter how many. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #78

Rural militias confronting city and suburban populace unprepared and not seeking conflict bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #12

I think the rural militias could come into the cities and like Custer Dan Feb 2022 #14

They have zero reason to come to the cities DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 2022 #28

I was responding to post #12. Dan Feb 2022 #61

Those are all criminal acts. SWAT teams would intervene. Justice matters. Feb 2022 #80

It would be interesting The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #79

People have been warning civil war since I can remember. And it's ALWAYS when the Dems win. C Moon Feb 2022 #13

Where are the Traildogbob Feb 2022 #19

I agree with you I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #40

that green I've seen labeled before kairos12 Feb 2022 #20

'armed groups against armed groups, targeted assassination and violence.' elleng Feb 2022 #21

Who benefits? Arms dealers, fossil fuel interest distracting our attention mahina Feb 2022 #23

I don't think this kind of talk BootinUp Feb 2022 #24

Interesting discussions. Doesn't matter much if the USofA is rendered defenseless erronis Feb 2022 #25

The possible conflict I see will happen later this year. Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #26

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin's lips curl into a smile Mr. Ected Feb 2022 #30

... NurseJackie Feb 2022 #36

Gotta love the maps that show the split right along the already existing state borders DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 2022 #32

This is so kooky. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #33

I'd say that's exaggerated - though a wave of RW terrorism is certainly possible peppertree Feb 2022 #34

More violence yes. Civil War...no Roc2020 Feb 2022 #35

+1 peppertree Feb 2022 #37

We are already in a Civil War, and it will get worse unless the DOJ holds those responsible for JohnSJ Feb 2022 #45

I completely agree! mysteryowl Feb 2022 #47

yes JohnSJ Feb 2022 #48

The groupings are not correct, IMO. mysteryowl Feb 2022 #49

Talk is cheap mofo. Maybe he means republicans against the kkk, ws, trumpkins... Please proceed. 58Sunliner Feb 2022 #52

The map is garbage Metaphorical Feb 2022 #53

The new borders would generally not be state boundaries. roamer65 Feb 2022 #55

Whoever drew that stupid map doesn't know squat, especially about the west Warpy Feb 2022 #56

There will never be another civil war within the US Fiendish Thingy Feb 2022 #57

Of Course.. Prepare For the Cha Feb 2022 #58

Putin's Favorite Wank Fantasy (Nt) FreepFryer Feb 2022 #60

LOL Skittles Feb 2022 #62

It wouldn't be a long one vercetti2021 Feb 2022 #63

I don't see regional breakups. "Civil war" is going to be ramped up right-wing terrorism. Gore1FL Feb 2022 #64

It appears I have made a mistake in calling Kinzinger a traitor. PatrickforB Feb 2022 #66

What did he say that is not radicalleft Feb 2022 #69

Seems like he and Cheney are the only two in the house that aren't. Gore1FL Feb 2022 #70

A more likely map jg10003 Feb 2022 #68

Kentucky Corgigal Feb 2022 #71

hyperbolic... pbmus Feb 2022 #72

It's beyond hyperbole ... it's nutty. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #86

It's like the history of the Protestant vs. Catholic troubles in Northern Ireland. Ziggysmom Feb 2022 #75

The way I see it, imo...... The Grand Illuminist Feb 2022 #82

I think many Repughs would welcome such a thing. ificandream Feb 2022 #77

If or when there is one...... The Grand Illuminist Feb 2022 #81

that's the kind of crap Russia would push rockfordfile Feb 2022 #84

The Civil War will be in the Republican party. Emile Feb 2022 #85

Send snacks! Blues Heron Feb 2022 #87

HE might have to recognize, but WE don't have to accept any such thing. ancianita Feb 2022 #89

That's crazy. ck4829 Feb 2022 #93