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America’s only remaining choices – civil disobedience or collapse
The American Report ^ | June 27, 2015 | Lawrence Sellin, PHD

Posted on 06/27/2015 1:24:46 PM PDT by Randall_S

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To: Randall_S

Civil disobedience is a very powerful force if enough people participate (i.e., it is properly organized). It drove the Brits out of India, Morsi out of Egypt, the Soviets out of Russia, and the communists out of Poland and E. Germany.


21 posted on 06/27/2015 1:56:25 PM PDT by expat2
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To: expat2

We the 53% should stop paying taxes. Just saying.


22 posted on 06/27/2015 2:04:50 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: Rodamala

You dont have to completely stop paying taxes. What would happen it millions of people just make some simple math errors? I bet that would gum up the system good.


23 posted on 06/27/2015 2:07:39 PM PDT by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: Randall_S
The way the American people are acting looks like collapse is their choice. Certainly the GOP wants it that way.
24 posted on 06/27/2015 2:11:03 PM PDT by Logical me
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To: Rodamala

If a white woman can claim to be black, and Jenner,a man, a woman, can I be a Tax exempt foundation. I thought I was one since I was three yrs old!


25 posted on 06/27/2015 2:11:23 PM PDT by urbanpovertylawcenter (the law and poverty collide in an urban setting and sparks fly)
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To: Rodamala

Possibly, but not the best choice, I think. It could precipitate anarchy, which would not be desirable for the 53%, and also the IRS has sharper claws than most agencies. A huge march on DC with everyone holding pitchforks might be much better.


26 posted on 06/27/2015 2:15:12 PM PDT by expat2
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To: TalBlack

You mean, instead of endless arguments that now only serve the purpose of preventing us from ever taking any effective actions?

I agree with you.


27 posted on 06/27/2015 2:22:27 PM PDT by SuzyQue
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To: expat2

Agreed.

That’s roughly what Daniel Greenfield said on his Sultan Knish blog.


28 posted on 06/27/2015 2:24:00 PM PDT by SuzyQue
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To: Randall_S

This is a really good piece. Spot on. Thank you for posting it, Randall.

Collapse is inevitable. Civil disobedience is necessary. Be as wise as serpents & as harmless as doves. Resist without “showing” resistance.

They want chaos & disarray. Deprive them of it. Co-ordinate, get organized, small groups to larger & larger groups. Don’t “protest”- have a picnic or potluck or softball game, whatever, where people are enjoying life with your purpose as a backdrop or a bold decorative element. This will send a subtle message & be good for *our* morale + the obvious accomplishments. Provide a contrast for observers to choose from.


29 posted on 06/27/2015 2:30:46 PM PDT by KGeorge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Underground)
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To: The Toll

“Cheer up people. Collapse precedes Score Settling.”

You read my mind. GMTA


30 posted on 06/27/2015 2:32:21 PM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: Rodamala

Hi Rodamala,

I once read that if there was an organized effort to file a lawful extension, the government would have a serious cash flow problem. Extensions are automatic (require no permission) and are until October 15. Of course, it would be necessary to do that for persons that owe; persons getting refunds could file on time.

Thoughts?

Gwjack


31 posted on 06/27/2015 2:32:59 PM PDT by gwjack (May God give America His richest blessings.)
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To: CodeToad

The lyrics to Silent Running, immediately come to mind:

Swear allegiance to the flag
Whatever flag they offer
Never hint at what you really feel
Teach the children quietly
For some day sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we stood still


32 posted on 06/27/2015 2:33:28 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: SuzyQue

Oh, do you have a link handy? Thx


33 posted on 06/27/2015 2:35:24 PM PDT by expat2
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To: TalBlack

You form a group right now, and you just give them a target. Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Also, right now laughter is the best weapon. Start laughing at them whenever you hear a corrupt Crony speak. Of course when the shooting starts, all plans go out the window. IMHO.


34 posted on 06/27/2015 2:37:54 PM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: Randall_S

And what does a collapse look like?


35 posted on 06/27/2015 2:46:36 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat.)
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To: Randall_S
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36 posted on 06/27/2015 2:48:22 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (This entire "administration" has been a series of Reischstag Fires. We know how that turned out!)
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To: justa-hairyape

Your observation is accurate but it ignores the formal registration of the Wrong which may just become wallpaper before very long.


37 posted on 06/27/2015 2:48:46 PM PDT by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job...)
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To: TalBlack

True, we need a William Wallace to scream out Freeedooom so loud, that even the Scottish King and his Knights will become rebels.


38 posted on 06/27/2015 2:54:01 PM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: Cowboy Bob

I too feel we are on the verge of a civil insurrection the likes of which have not been seen in this country since the civil war. The left knows this and that is the true reason that they have been trying to take away our right to bear arms. It is no exaggeration that there are millions of patriotic well armed and trained Americans who are fed up with getting up every day to news that the President/dictator and his minions in Washington and the media have come up with another way to usurp our constitution rights. It seems never ending and that no one listens or cares about what the majority of Americans think. We also see many other citizens just going on and either ignoring what is happening or pretending that they don’t see it or they have been brainwashed by the media to accept it as the right thing to do, For years Hollywood has been making movies and television programs with the purpose of trying to make us believe that homosexuality is right. And so many brain dead Americans bought it. It has now come to the point where I believe also that armed insurrection is the likely outcome. I mentioned this to one of those brain dead citizens once and the idiot replied that they would not stand a chance because the government has nuclear weapons. I had to school him on the fact that using nuclear weapons on your own citizens, even if they are insurrectionist that it would not be likely or very smart since you would be in fact using them on your own soil and killing more on your side than the other. I also believe that when a reservist is called up to fight and kill his relatives and neighbors that few of them will answer the call and will instead chose to change sides. So how close are we to this happening is the big question. I am surprised it has not already started. I think all that is missing is a courageous, charismatic, and dynamic leader to issue the call to action. Right now American patriots are separate and unorganized but the right leader could bring them together into an unstoppable force. We are indeed living in a very dangerous time and I pray that there is still a chance for a peaceful solution, but when the opposition is no longer card what you have to say I see little chance. Take heart fellow patriots and ready yourself for a call to action..


39 posted on 06/27/2015 2:55:11 PM PDT by TonyM
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To: BwanaNdege
Anarchy is a terrible thing. Do not seek it.

I agree. It is not I who seeks anarchy - it is anarchy that seeks me. The left has been drawn to it like a mosquito to the zapper, and has dragged us along against our wills. I don't want it but I do anticipate it and plan to respond accordingly.

Settling scores will just be the icing on the cake.

40 posted on 06/27/2015 2:57:15 PM PDT by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
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