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reteachinwi

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83. Civil War?

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:42 PM

Dec 2012

When General Sherman marched through the Confederacy his goal was to disarm the South and eliminate their ability to make war. That's when he said "War is all hell, and I'm determined that they shall have it." Can we do better than this?

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Gun Owners of America hints at armed revolt [View all] sasha031 Dec 2012 OP

was he talking about bush stealing 2000??? spanone Dec 2012 #1

I own a gun. Antique but loved because it was an inheritance from my late dad roguevalley Dec 2012 #15

my dads guns winetourdriver Dec 2012 #129

dad has a couple PatrynXX Dec 2012 #133

Or 2004? Maynar Dec 2012 #134

They may get vaporized before you get a chance to ship them away DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #2

awesome post, disgustipatedinCA. :D roguevalley Dec 2012 #16

Thanks. It just makes you wonder what sort of addled fantasies DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #19

Interesting you should mention that movie 2naSalit Dec 2012 #23

They actually just released a remake, so it might be the new version. Sirveri Dec 2012 #95

It was going to be China, but then it couldn't be shown in that country Scootaloo Dec 2012 #102

Now that was funny... susanna Dec 2012 #127

Yikes... 2naSalit Dec 2012 #111

At least they'll have to release 300k drug inmates caseymoz Dec 2012 #126

Better yet, they should keep the dental records out ot the line of fire... quaker bill Dec 2012 #33

We'll find out how good guns are at overthrowing governments caseymoz Dec 2012 #125

I saw that today... ellisonz Dec 2012 #3

Because owning guns worked so well for the rebels, right? Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #36

Ask the Mujahideen... bobclark86 Dec 2012 #52

all of them won their struggles with weapons previously owned? Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #58

Wait - so we need guns for invading foreign poers fantasies? ellisonz Dec 2012 #65

The Vietnamese had surface to air missiles. thucythucy Dec 2012 #92

Yes, do ask the mujahadeen... Scootaloo Dec 2012 #104

Afghanistan BainsBane Dec 2012 #107

All of those rebels had foreign help and aid Downtown Hound Dec 2012 #132

This is a problem with rabid gun owners. They feel so powerful with their guns AZ Progressive Dec 2012 #4

I've always wondered about this "armed revolt" idea. tonybgood Dec 2012 #43

Ask the thousands of Americans killed in Afghanistan how the Taliban is doing... n/t bobclark86 Dec 2012 #53

I would ellisonz Dec 2012 #90

I'll seek instruction from the taliban when the Afghan government pscot Dec 2012 #116

You obviously never read the replies you get thucythucy Dec 2012 #118

So Pakistan is going to helpt the GOA? MightyMopar Dec 2012 #136

Yet so weak without them BainsBane Dec 2012 #108

I'm against Gitmo too... GReedDiamond Dec 2012 #5

+1 sasha031 Dec 2012 #8

Keep Gitmo open? Well OK, but if we are going to start sending the A Simple Game Dec 2012 #98

Well, we know they are revolting... Archae Dec 2012 #6

Still waiting for Part 2 Politicalboi Dec 2012 #103

And once they've freed themselves what kind of government will they invent? bhikkhu Dec 2012 #7

Somalia? n/t orwell Dec 2012 #9

Liberia. ellisonz Dec 2012 #12

Redneckistan... like that cartoon from last week or so... 2naSalit Dec 2012 #24

A poster here on DU also told DU gun owners they have the blood of children on their hands, Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #10

Oh, you poor delicate little flower! baldguy Dec 2012 #39

Ah yes, totally "off the wall". EOTE Dec 2012 #62

Goodness sakes. I'm sorry to hear about your feelings. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #119

This isn't some random extremist posting on a web thread. thucythucy Dec 2012 #120

I'm not the one linked with that rhetoric. Another poster here is. I'm not wacko enough Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #122

I am a pro-gun control person, and a gun owner. I have nothing to do with wacko extremists. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #123

Just for the record, if someone went on national TV thucythucy Dec 2012 #124

Someone suggested swampy gator-infested re-education camps might work struggle4progress Dec 2012 #11

There's one in SC already. Brigid Dec 2012 #63

If those fuckheads ever grow the cojones to rise up in armed insurrection, Aristus Dec 2012 #13

Hell, I will loan you one of my experimentals. Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #93

Experimental what? Aristus Dec 2012 #94

Bring it on. Our military will kick your asses. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #14

Possible problem with that...big problem, actually. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #31

Throw in 90% of local Law Enforcemnt, as well. DollarBillHines Dec 2012 #64

Very possibly so. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #70

Law enforcement wants no part of an armed citizenry. toby jo Dec 2012 #100

PuhLEASE!!! LOL melody Dec 2012 #69

Oh, don't get me wrong. I don't see insurrection as at all likely. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #72

That's why it wouldn't be allowed to happen melody Dec 2012 #77

Good point. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #80

Never allowed to happen is right. A Simple Game Dec 2012 #99

I heard it nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #17

The military would roll over these doughy wannabes. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #18

he's infatuated with Guatemalan and Filipino "civil defense" death squads and wants 'em for the US MisterP Dec 2012 #20

Amazing that MSNBC let that shitbag on air... ellisonz Dec 2012 #27

It's all about ratings!!! tonybgood Dec 2012 #45

Blowhard. Let me guess, he gets paid to stir up trouble Coyotl Dec 2012 #21

Yea let me know how that works out for ya. Mr. Mojo Risen Dec 2012 #22

Well, that is the one thing that could get guns actually taken away from Americans. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #25

Bring it n/t doc03 Dec 2012 #26

The Secret Service should be watching this asshole closely. He is flirting with insurrection. Lint Head Dec 2012 #28

That's why I read all the comments SCVDem Dec 2012 #79

exactly js2886 Dec 2012 #86

Isn't that treason? tblue Dec 2012 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Bad_Ronald Dec 2012 #35

I am pro 2nd amendment and think GAO are extremists rl6214 Dec 2012 #30

They *are* extremists. They make the NRA seem moderate friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #32

300,000 or so hardcore nutjobs. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2012 #41

Bwah! These people are deluded big-time. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #34

I believe some will actually try it Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #37

I take particular note about the "stolen elections" part... JHB Dec 2012 #38

Exactly. I bet he wasn't waving his di...I mean, gun, when Bush stole the election in 2000. Asshole. Nay Dec 2012 #75

Leavenworth, Marion, Pelican Bay SHU are open for business. Mc Mike Dec 2012 #40

He is certifiably insane. olegramps Dec 2012 #42

Feeding at the political trough. nt rrneck Dec 2012 #44

All of a sudden, the idea of drones is making me feel all warm and fuzzy this holiday season! bullwinkle428 Dec 2012 #46

They know their world is ending, and they're losing their minds. reformist2 Dec 2012 #47

There are some crazy people in this Country oldbanjo Dec 2012 #48

Well, now that you remind me of that hell hole, Gitmo, and as long as it's open. . . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #49

Have these asshats maxrandb Dec 2012 #50

Was he advocating armed insurrection? Turbineguy Dec 2012 #51

Somalia cliffordu Dec 2012 #54

This "man"... LP2K12 Dec 2012 #55

Former Navy mick063 Dec 2012 #56

Yeah, they keep forgetting they're not the only ones DinahMoeHum Dec 2012 #88

Ship them to a TRUE Libertarian Ayn Rand PARADISE! RomneyLies Dec 2012 #57

Anonymous, paging Anonymous n/t jpljr77 Dec 2012 #59

I'll put my Military up against their threatened ARMED rebellion any time. CarmanK Dec 2012 #60

I got a gun, where can I join!? Hayabusa Dec 2012 #61

Jump in front of your "army"general numb nuts and lead the charge rustydog Dec 2012 #66

You want these assholes armed to the teeth???Get these bastards mental help. Where were they in 2000 judesedit Dec 2012 #67

Take his guns. He just threatened the President and Congress. Next? judesedit Dec 2012 #68

Cenk ripped this guy a new one a few months ago NICO9000 Dec 2012 #71

Lead The Way.... cynzke Dec 2012 #73

That man, on those who think like him hurt all of us - including sane, responsible gun owners. Stinky The Clown Dec 2012 #74

We have a private prison industry that will be thrilled. aquart Dec 2012 #76

i guess they'll find out how strong the military, homeguard or whoever else needs to get involved samsingh Dec 2012 #78

I'm seeing a lot of this kind of talk Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #81

Do they have a message board? Cleita Dec 2012 #82

Civil War? reteachinwi Dec 2012 #83

Here's hoping ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #84

These guys LOVE the Second Amendment... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #85

Pratt: A slab of meat with a big mouth and a teeny wienie problem. DinahMoeHum Dec 2012 #87

I went to their FB page... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #89

I hope they do revolt then the military can put them down and we can finally get strong gun laws. craigmatic Dec 2012 #91

Here's a link to video of Mr. Pratt's Hardball appearance if you can stomach it PA Democrat Dec 2012 #96

Should spouses and parents shoot their own family members HockeyMom Dec 2012 #97

I'd love to see these weekend warriors take on the guys who took on bin Laden. edbermac Dec 2012 #101

nicely illustrating the reason we need a near total ban on gun and ammunition ownership...... bowens43 Dec 2012 #105

Some on DU have made similar threats BainsBane Dec 2012 #106

I'd love to put half of these extremists Ilsa Dec 2012 #109

A couple years ago... 47of74 Dec 2012 #110

If they're are advocating an armed inserrection they should be hunted down... Historic NY Dec 2012 #112

The moon? shenmue Dec 2012 #113

I have taken on our government Riftaxe Dec 2012 #114

Right wing fantasy Andy Stanton Dec 2012 #115

Eh. tledford Dec 2012 #117

We have lots of gun-stockpiling angry white guys. Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2012 #121

I'll bet they don't have 300k members. caseymoz Dec 2012 #128

I wish they would revolt... Spryguy Dec 2012 #130

Go right ahead idiot Downtown Hound Dec 2012 #131

Teeny peenie syndrome. How very sad. Hekate Dec 2012 #135

There should be NO MORE DEBATING !!!! King_Klonopin Dec 2012 #137

The media's responsibility jamtoday Dec 2012 #138

Sounds like Terrorist Threats to me. . . .n/t annabanana Dec 2012 #139

I agree - It went too far when Bush stole the FL vote from Gore socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #140

"GOA hints at armed revolt"??? ReRe Dec 2012 #141