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seeker1963
CallmeRaskolnikov
i don't think most soldiers would want to get into conflict with ordinary citizens.
but, guess what? if they were given an order to dis-arm to general public or a particular city and those citizens refused to give up their weapons willingly or even went so far as to open fire in refusal, what do you think those soldiers are going to do?
they will open fire in return, "do their duty", "act in self-defense", "follow orders" and "do what they have to do".
this is truly one of the last things i would want to ever see in my life. but, with all the # that's been going on lately about registration and new firearm restrictions after the media publicizes the # out of some engineered tragedy. this seems like the next step.
just makes me think of my home state ny. there are reasons people can't buy firearms here that use magazines/clips anymore. because it makes it easier to take peoples weapons away when all they have are bolt action hunting rifles.....
and for the folks who have weapons that were grandfathered in, guess what, they have to register each firearm with the government so they know who has what, exactly where to go, and exactly where to expect some more serious resistance...they'll be the first targets on the listedit on 2-4-2014 by CallmeRaskolnikov because: (no reason given)
You are correct! Look no farther than what happened in New Orleans with the hurricane!
kdyam
reply to post by Destinyone
What did they confiscate? I remember the people being asked to stay inside due to the "manhunt" for the bombers, I also remember that the police did go door to door in some neighborhoods asking if they could search the property, some people refused and others acquiesced, but I don't remember hearing anything about police confiscating anything they wanted to at will.
marg6043
reply to post by Destinyone
I agree, that was a very well manipulated and concocted drill added after the bombing tragedy to see how willing Americans are.
But that was a city, now, here in my neck of the woods of southern GA I can tell you that is going to be a different story, I would not be surprised if local police will turn against big federal government when it comes to confiscation of arms.
VoidHawk
BANG BANG BANG ON YOUR DOOR!
The ARMED men at the door say "Give us your guns or we're taking you in"
What you gonna do?
Your going to give them your guns!
Its coming, you all know it, and nobody is doing anything.
Sorry, but thats the way it'll go.
They not only will, they already have. Patton and MacArthur attacked military veterans during the great depression and need I remind you of Kent state? How about the Whiskey Rebellion? Let us also remember the war of Lincoln's aggression.
minusinfinity
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To think the U.S. military would turn on the American public without cause is ridiculous. It's one of the silliest conspiracies of all conspiracies. In the past there were and in the future there may be presidents who garner the respect and dedication of the military. President Obama is not that man.
kdyam
Is that how it happened in the UK?
seeker1963
Urantia1111
If the military really want to uphold their pledge to protect the constitution they should be storming federal gov buildings en mass and shutting down the whole operation. All federal entities and offices locked up. All federal employees jailed on principle. Otherwise, they're just another part of the problem.
Did you ever serve?
If you did, you would realize it isn't that simple!
VoidHawk
kdyam
Is that how it happened in the UK?
With the exception of the criminals and a few farmers, we never had any guns. Personaly I've never know anyone in the uk who had a gun, except farmers!
So no, thats not "how it happened in the uk"