I’ve been having a mini debate with a reader in the comments section. That’s what this blog is about. I do not claim sole possession of the “truth,” I don’t know anyone who can. In this case, it’s the discussion that is actually more important than the topic in the sense that there are two schools of thought: 1) the military/cop population is so strong, so well-trained, funded and, most importantly, organized, that a bunch of yahoos with guns stands no chance in a confrontation; 2) that no military/police force is strong enough to go to war with its own citizens and come out the victor.
Where I live, in northern Michigan, the local Sheriiffs and State police are all great, down to earth guys. I don't feel that way when I go down state to the big cities where I get the impression that there is a different agenda in operation. I am sure that this impression is not unique to me or northern Michigan but common in rural areas.
One thing is certain though, is that a blue helmet is a target.
Let's pray that that circumstance never presents it self.
I worked alongside cops in my city throughout my firefighting career. Even with familiarity between us I always had the sense that to them it was them and then there was everyone else. Mutual respect was mouthed but seldom demonstrated. Flash forward to now. I don't talk to cops... ever! I avoid them whenever I can, which is most of the time. I am of the belief that cops will do as they are told by whichever entity signs their pay checks. They act as revenue producers and enforcers. Their weakness is that they do not exist in an encapsulated protected environment 24/7. They and their families live in the same neighborhoods as we do. Their kids attend the same schools. They go to the same churches, grocery stores, and ball games. They shouldn't act the jack-booted thug on duty and expect to enjoy life off duty. Besides, cops are vastly outnumbered by "civilians" wherever they work! As for the military... just look at the mess they have been made into. They could lock down some of the large cities but venturing out they could be picked to pieces and suffer the death of a thousand cuts if the people found the will.
Uvalde videos have radically changed my impressions of our current justice system. I get the impression now that the overriding thoughts of the police have become "be safe out there and everybody goes home tonight". We have learned that "to protect and serve" is a hollow slogan that bears no resemblance to reality.
When the sleeping giant awakens, if it ever does, this country will look radically different. I weep for my grandchildren that will never know the America I grew up in back in the 50's.
The photo above this article says a lot -- regimented rows of cops in masks they probably know don't work, but they wear them anyway because they're indoctrinated to obey. They probably also know the vax is risky but they're all double vaxed and boosted. Their training isn't as good as I would prefer, but they're better trained than most civilians. Their equipment isn't always the best, but far better than any civilian. The military is even better trained, equipped and indoctrinated. Armed forces, both military and civilian, are tools to be used by their political masters.
Civilians might be able to organize themselves, and acquire better weaponry, and train to use them effectively. But they wouldn't be permitted to do so. Waco and Ruby Ridge were examples of early attempts at independence, and the police state quickly identified and crushed them. Surveillance today is more ubiquitous and reactions quicker and more severe. No chance of building an effective insurgency. Recent discussions cited the Chris Dorner case. He wasn't very subtle, but hid out in a desolate mountain cabin and was still tracked down and killed in a few days.
The real question is whether those masked and jabbed storm troopers would decline to suppress active resistance. A clue is found in vax compliance. 1.3 million US military members, about 1700 have been discharged for disobeying that obviously insane order. That's about 0.1%. Kent State had guardsmen shooting and killing unarmed students, just like China and every other totalitarian cesspool. It's our nature.
Insurrection requires organized, equipped and trained fighters. Few people understand the difficulty of doing that, especially when under fire. As a last resort, it will become a futile exercise for many, providing delaying actions until better solutions can be found. But few of those fighters will survive to see the outcome.
There are much better methods for resisting tyranny. We're winning a lot of court cases. We're swaying a lot of the apathetic middle to disapprove tyranny and their expanding insanity. It takes time, but so do wars. Polls indicate a blowout victory for the resistance in November. The new congress and state houses will require persistent encouragement and oversight to continue the successes, leading to a change in the executive in 2024. That, too, requires persistence by the public to keep them on task, including meting out punishment for the perpetrators of the disasters of the last two years.
Complacency guarantees continued oppression and defeat. Successful societies rely on more effective tactics than old fashioned brute force. Force is the tyrant's game.
T.L.,
Thank you for another very thoughtful piece.
Where I live, in northern Michigan, the local Sheriiffs and State police are all great, down to earth guys. I don't feel that way when I go down state to the big cities where I get the impression that there is a different agenda in operation. I am sure that this impression is not unique to me or northern Michigan but common in rural areas.
One thing is certain though, is that a blue helmet is a target.
Let's pray that that circumstance never presents it self.
Wolverine
I worked alongside cops in my city throughout my firefighting career. Even with familiarity between us I always had the sense that to them it was them and then there was everyone else. Mutual respect was mouthed but seldom demonstrated. Flash forward to now. I don't talk to cops... ever! I avoid them whenever I can, which is most of the time. I am of the belief that cops will do as they are told by whichever entity signs their pay checks. They act as revenue producers and enforcers. Their weakness is that they do not exist in an encapsulated protected environment 24/7. They and their families live in the same neighborhoods as we do. Their kids attend the same schools. They go to the same churches, grocery stores, and ball games. They shouldn't act the jack-booted thug on duty and expect to enjoy life off duty. Besides, cops are vastly outnumbered by "civilians" wherever they work! As for the military... just look at the mess they have been made into. They could lock down some of the large cities but venturing out they could be picked to pieces and suffer the death of a thousand cuts if the people found the will.
Uvalde videos have radically changed my impressions of our current justice system. I get the impression now that the overriding thoughts of the police have become "be safe out there and everybody goes home tonight". We have learned that "to protect and serve" is a hollow slogan that bears no resemblance to reality.
When the sleeping giant awakens, if it ever does, this country will look radically different. I weep for my grandchildren that will never know the America I grew up in back in the 50's.
TY T.L.,
Well...it isn't #1. I lean toward thinking it is the paid actor (from crisis actors to BLM thugs)
that are well funded, organized and ready to confront citizens. They are ready to destroy
property and create mayhem, including against any police forces.
There are 2 schools of thought. One being people are clueless and hapless cowards that
will accept any treatment without protest. The other is that people are doing a disservice
by being passive in the face of tyranny, and should be fighting fire with fire. There should
be protests and rallies and confrontations to bring the message across.
We do see how people were manipulated at the J6 in DC. Then we further see how people
attending were/are characterized and punished/"made an example of" and ruined.
Who is going to step into the fray with the odds so far against them? Who has time and
energy to become part of militant protests? To what end? It is clear that those charged
and paid to keep order, prevent crime, and so on, have gone dark. Dark being silent and wary,
and also actively cooperating with the bad bosses to ignore reason and responsibility.
What is "real" in our (American) world today? Our jobs have gone, replaced by Financial Products,
No jobs = no work= homelessness, city crime, poisoning of the people, including the deadly
drugs coming to us killing the young especially. What kind of non-thinker revels in (and brags on)
vaccinating babies and toddlers with a toxic substance or encouraging their child toward sex
change/sex altering practices. We can not argue/fight against injustice with self-destructive
people of this sort in the mix. We are in a war against powerful forces targeting us and we have
little recourse. Many do understand the USA has been systematically undermined and looted
bit by bit. It continues, on a grand scale even now, in myriad ways...most obvious with a series
of billions going to the UKE supposedly to fight against Russian invasion. Tripe, BS and bad
theater. Then censorship.
There are those that say, "what if they gave a war and nobody showed up"? There is the
"do not comply" school. We can barely do damage control in small cohesive communities,
let alone try to right things in big Blue cities.
What happens to societies where the leaders are overtly harming and destroying their citizens?
We know via historical precedent that people become losers of all, but sometimes revolt does
occur. We are certainly in an extreme war against us, but too many do not realize it yet.
We must try to ferret out the chain of corruption, then at least we can act against a true target,
rather than fellow citizens/ which is what the bad people want.
The photo above this article says a lot -- regimented rows of cops in masks they probably know don't work, but they wear them anyway because they're indoctrinated to obey. They probably also know the vax is risky but they're all double vaxed and boosted. Their training isn't as good as I would prefer, but they're better trained than most civilians. Their equipment isn't always the best, but far better than any civilian. The military is even better trained, equipped and indoctrinated. Armed forces, both military and civilian, are tools to be used by their political masters.
Civilians might be able to organize themselves, and acquire better weaponry, and train to use them effectively. But they wouldn't be permitted to do so. Waco and Ruby Ridge were examples of early attempts at independence, and the police state quickly identified and crushed them. Surveillance today is more ubiquitous and reactions quicker and more severe. No chance of building an effective insurgency. Recent discussions cited the Chris Dorner case. He wasn't very subtle, but hid out in a desolate mountain cabin and was still tracked down and killed in a few days.
The real question is whether those masked and jabbed storm troopers would decline to suppress active resistance. A clue is found in vax compliance. 1.3 million US military members, about 1700 have been discharged for disobeying that obviously insane order. That's about 0.1%. Kent State had guardsmen shooting and killing unarmed students, just like China and every other totalitarian cesspool. It's our nature.
Insurrection requires organized, equipped and trained fighters. Few people understand the difficulty of doing that, especially when under fire. As a last resort, it will become a futile exercise for many, providing delaying actions until better solutions can be found. But few of those fighters will survive to see the outcome.
There are much better methods for resisting tyranny. We're winning a lot of court cases. We're swaying a lot of the apathetic middle to disapprove tyranny and their expanding insanity. It takes time, but so do wars. Polls indicate a blowout victory for the resistance in November. The new congress and state houses will require persistent encouragement and oversight to continue the successes, leading to a change in the executive in 2024. That, too, requires persistence by the public to keep them on task, including meting out punishment for the perpetrators of the disasters of the last two years.
Complacency guarantees continued oppression and defeat. Successful societies rely on more effective tactics than old fashioned brute force. Force is the tyrant's game.