Greg Littell, writing for a Western Nevada journal called “The Union,” has said in a op-ed article that the idea of armed rebellion against a tyrannical United States would be impossible because of a perceived weapons disparity. Essentially, Mr. Littell believes that a militia conceivably armed with AR-15s would be forced to back down because this tyrant could threaten to use nuclear weapons. Therefore, the only “rational course” to take would be Gandhi-esque civil disobedience and that refusing to work would grind the tyrannical government to a halt. Let’s back up a little and really analyze what Mr. Littell is saying.
First of all, let’s not be Polly-Annish about this. Barack Obama has already enforced his will on federal and state governments repeatedly in order to instill his liberal agenda on the American citizen. Between stuffing Syrian “refugees” into whatever corners of America will take them, attacking our Second Amendment rights, and repressing Christian Americans, Obama could already be called something of a tyrant. All that really remains between Barack Obama leaving office in 2016 and Barack Obama becoming President-For-Life is the support of the military. However, Obama has repeatedly slandered military leaders and attacked military establishments and traditions, so it is safe to assume the military would not back an Obama-led dictatorship. Any overtures of retaining his Presidency after the end of his office term would be quashed by the dutiful generals who serve on behalf of the American people.
Secondly, why would soldiers launch nukes on their own homes? Greg Littell is laboring under a literary fantasy more befitting a Tom Clancy novel than domestic politics. Mr. Littell’s genocidal fantasy may work for his own whims to quash Obama-dissenters, but fails to consider that the men behind the button are better Americans than he is and would be unwilling to act so coldly on their own families. One wonders what Mr. Littell imagines he would do?
Let’s accept the scenario Mr. Littell has given us. What would you do if Obama wrested control of the military, enacted martial law and you’ve taken up arms to cast him out of power? If this is the case, how would patriots get around federal maneuvers to launch nuclear missiles on American cities?
Read out more about Greg Littell’s article and a counterpoint on page 2.
The military will back the Militia’s .. they know they have a traitor in the White House..
1 round at a time, well placed, and effective
THIS GOVERMENT IS UPSIDE DOWN CORRUPT!SUMIN GOTTA GIVE!BM
Kill enough of the rights people, anything can change…
Stay level headed. Don’t give them reason for more aggression. Continue to watch, and vote, and participate and report. Maybe this can be turned around peacefully with patience.
Burt Gummerfan you can take you’re best shot when you’re ready! Sorry you feel that way and love your muslims. Find me and we will see who goes down first. I’m a proud American and I have given my oath many years ago. I can’t keep you from killing me, as your cartoon says, but you may have a hard time doing it! I’m ready when you are Mr Gummerfan.
May the best man win!
First off most of the Military is conservative they would not do that.
Second most major are liberal so stay away from them and if OB does nuke them… no big loss.
Which one ?
What are you talking about? Did you not understand the meme?
#TRUMP2016