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Rasmussen Poll: More Than 1/3 Think A Second Civil War Is Coming
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| 06/15/2020
| Jazz Shaw
Posted on 06/15/2020 6:19:42 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
How bad is the tension getting out there on the streets these days in the midst of all of the unrest, protests and rioting? According to a new survey from Rasmussen Reports, more than one-third of likely voters in America believe that a second civil war is likely within in the next five years. As depressing as that may sound, its an uptick from people who felt that way in recent years. And unsurprisingly, there are marked differences in the crosstabs as to who is more likely to feel that away along both party affiliation and racial lines. Considering how the first one went, I kind of hope that nobody is really seeing this as a good thing, even if you feel it looks inevitable. (Rasmussen Reports)
With race-driven anti-police protests nationwide, one-in-three voters continue to believe America is on the brink of another civil war. Blacks are the least optimistic that the protests will lead to positive change but the most supportive of removing Confederate symbols from public display.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 34% of Likely U.S. Voters think the United States will experience a second civil war sometime in the next five years, but that includes only nine percent (9%) who say its Very Likely. This compares to 31% and 11% respectively two years ago
As recently as last November, 73% of American Adults said Americans should be proud of the history of the United States. But 32% of Democrats share New York Governor Andrew Cuomos view that were not going to make America great again. It was never that great.
In something of a positive note, while more than a third think another civil war is likely, in the next five years, only 9% said it was very likely. Still, 25% said it was somewhat likely, which should be worrisome.
The breakdowns by demographics might tell you a bit more about this trend. Republicans and independents were more likely to foresee a war at 40% and 38% respectively. Only 28% of Democrats felt the same. This is pretty much a reversal from the same poll taken in 2018.
The other big issue also showing a major shift is the removal of Confederate statues and monuments. 39% said that such tearing down of our history will help race relations. 27% disagreed. This is yet again almost an exact flip from two years ago. Those numbers very nearly mirror the percentage of likely voters who feel that the current unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd will bring about meaningful change in race relations. 37% agree with that statement while 31% disagree.
Hoping that this all remains hypothetical, theres one pressing question that this survey seems to demand we answer. In 2020, what would a civil war look like? In the original battle, while there was obviously not 100% buy-in in any state on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line, there was at least a demarcation of territory. There were northern states and southern states and people knew where the lines were drawn. There were proper uniforms and actual battles.
Thats not how the country is divided at the moment, as the Rasmussen survey clearly indicates. Even localized fighting wouldnt break down by race or any other demographic. You see plenty of white people marching with the BLM protesters. And as much as the media tries to deny it, there really are Black conservatives out there and others who may want to see more police accountability but who are distressed by the rioting and destruction.
Entire states arent going to be seceding from the nation. A worst-case scenario would probably involve cities and counties erupting into actual violent, armed confrontations. If the looting and rioting move from the business centers into residential areas, I could definitely envision an armed response meeting them and bloodshed taking place. But the government would be forced to deploy law enforcement (and probably the military) to halt the fighting and stop the armed combatants. It would be a bloody mess to be sure, but it wouldnt be an effort to split off a new nation. Thats just not how America is built in the 21st century.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; civilwar; cwii; poll; polls; rasmussen; shtf
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To: SeekAndFind
2/3s aren’t paying attention.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:21:59 PM PDT
by
Lurkinanloomin
(Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents|Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
To: SeekAndFind
At what point does this mean open open warfare? If 70% of people think there is a war will it be a reality?
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:22:30 PM PDT
by
Fai Mao
(There is no justice until The PIAPS is legally executed)
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:22:42 PM PDT
by
proust
(Justice delayed is injustice.)
To: SeekAndFind
If anyone comes to my neighborhood...black,white or in between...I won’t greet them with milk and cookies.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:23:18 PM PDT
by
Gay State Conservative
(The Rats Just Can't Get Over The Fact That They Lost A Rigged Election!)
To: SeekAndFind
With the wanton destruction of all of our sacred symbols and statues, I think we are in it. Nobody is stopping them from destroying Columbus, now Jefferson. Tomorrow Washington. They are erasing our history as we speak.
Democrat governors and mayors are supporting, aiding and abetting this.
Insurrection in major American city.
We are in it.
To: SeekAndFind
That’s probably because a civil war is coming.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:24:41 PM PDT
by
KevinB
(Quite literally, whatever the Left touches it ruins.)
To: SeekAndFind
Hoping that this all remains hypothetical, theres one pressing question that this survey seems to demand we answer. In 2020, what would a civil war look like? If it were to go hot right now?
Probably along ethnic lines then red v blue areas.
We've seen how the protestors have moved to block interstates in the various protests.
Plan on the disruption of food, gas, etc.
Those who organize the quickest, and right now I'd say the Left has the advantage in that category, and those who are willing to indiscriminately kill, again the Left with the advantage, would have the initial advantage.
You're gonna have to really know your neighbors.
It's best if you've made alliances with various like minded people.
I'm afraid a lot of folks on our side will be slow to the draw.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:24:48 PM PDT
by
ealgeone
To: SeekAndFind
“If the looting and rioting move from the business centers into residential areas, I could definitely envision an armed response meeting them and bloodshed taking place. But the government would be forced to deploy law enforcement (and probably the military) to halt the fighting and stop the armed combatants”
Cops would be deployed to arrest the suburbanites who defend themselves.
To: SeekAndFind
I think this one wont take five years.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:25:42 PM PDT
by
Orosius
To: SeekAndFind
It already started, one side is simply in denial that they’re being attacked.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:26:45 PM PDT
by
Shadow44
To: SeekAndFind
"Is coming"? Hell, it's here.
To quote Madge from Palmolive; "You're soaking in it."
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:30:32 PM PDT
by
SIDENET
(ISAIAH 5:20)
To: ModelBreaker
RE: Cops would be deployed to arrest the suburbanites who defend themselves.
1) It depends on which suburb and which state.
2) I doubt whether most cops will even obey government orders to arrest those who defend themselves. There would be a massive police rebellion.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:30:37 PM PDT
by
SeekAndFind
(look at Michigan, it wil)
To: SeekAndFind
Some of you don’t like negative news. Rasmussen has Trump approval at negative 13 points (vs disapproval) .
And found 62% view Black Lives Matter positively.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:31:26 PM PDT
by
Williams
(Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
To: SeekAndFind
Blacks are the most supportive of removing Confederate symbols from public display.
even though all the Confederate Statues were Democrats.
Ask this poll question, did you know the Confederate Statues were Democrats?
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:31:30 PM PDT
by
eyeamok
To: proust
Between who? Neighbors, Fathers and Sons/Daughters, Former Friends, etc.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:31:58 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: SeekAndFind
It’s coming. Unfortunately.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:32:26 PM PDT
by
sauropod
(Quarantine is when you restrict sick people, tyranny is when you restrict healthy people.)
To: SeekAndFind
Republicans and independents were more likely to foresee a war at 40% and 38% respectively. Only 28% of Democrats felt the same. This is pretty much a reversal from the same poll taken in 2018.
This should stand as a warning to the left that their actions are being more closely observed and processed by those who value freedom.
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:33:49 PM PDT
by
Pox
(Eff You China. Buy American!)
To: SeekAndFind
Some people (Me) think the first one never ended.
To: SeekAndFind
5-years,,,,DUH,,,,,,more like less than 5-monthes,,,,,,
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posted on
06/15/2020 6:36:46 PM PDT
by
piroque
("When the SHTF I'm gonna hunker down until all those idiots kill each other. ")
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