Posted on 10/28/2025 11:30:05 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
In response to recent articles in mainstream military journals discussing the use of the U.S. Army to quell insurrections on American soil, I offer an alternate vision of the future. Instead of a small town in the South as the flash point, picture instead a score of U.S. cities in the thrall of riots greater than those experienced in Los Angeles in 1965 (Watts), multiple cities in 1968 (MLK assassination), and Los Angeles again in 1992 (Rodney King). New Yorkers can imagine the 1977 blackout looting or the 1991 Crown Heights disturbance. In fact, the proximate spark of the next round of major riots in America could be any from a long list cribbed from our history.
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In my scenario, the initial riots begin spontaneously across affected urban areas, as SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) and other government welfare recipients learn that their EBT cards no longer function. This sudden revelation will cause widespread anger, which will quickly lead to the flash-mob looting of local supermarkets and other businesses. The media will initially portray these “food riots” as at least partly justifiable. Sadly, millions of Americans have been made largely, or even entirely, dependent on government wealth transfer payments to put food on their tables.
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That was before the rise of the mobile society, when multiple generations of family lived together or nearby. When neighbors knew each other. And when local churches and businesses were better able to determine true need.
It was also before government supplanted charity and imposed confiscatory taxes and regulations that throttled donations by citizens.
Thoughts of a possible scenario by Matt. If that materializes, even Zohran the man with a plan will fail. Stock up, load up, stay armed, stay safe, stay alive. About 12% of Americans receive SNAP. The percentage of those that are armed are much lower. Eliminate the leaders of that mob. Assist those who truly need it whenever possible.
Does that count as a grain supplement?
45 grains Always Works!
Virginia’s governor is covering it. Democrat governors will just let it ride out
Turn off the utilities in an area and innocent hostages would be taken, I fear, by the violent mobs. Likely Whiteys.
Bracken was saying that the power outage would stimulate the riots but that the MUY’s would still be texting?
Yep, phones must be charged. They will remain charged as long as they have gas to power late model vehicles.
Two words for these cretins...
Room
Temperature
Thanks!
I remember back in the 60’s it was a no no to get commodities from the government, or even get an unemployment check. My father worked construction jobs and many times you were not working due to your portion of the job was finished. My father would not follow the construction company if they moved out of town for a new project, thus there were times when money scarce. He had no choice but to sign up for unemployment and get commodities. Commodities were actual food (think government cheese). This brought my brothers and I shame when people at school found out. We were ostracized by the other kids and I will never forget the shame of kids pointing us out
I don’t see how we have entire generations that living on Welfare and food stamps and are not bothered by the fact that they did not earn it.
The left want to watch our country burn.
Exactly!
We tolerate lawlessness way to much.
You want to loot and break and burn things? You should pay an immediate price.
Detroitization of America. After the riots it never returns to normal.
I think that some want total chais. Trump is getting folks on record as not wanting Federal/Nat Guard participation. Very shrewd.
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