Unfort., even ‘our side’ loves the bread and circuses. More-so the ESPN/Sports Center than Dancing With the Stars...but bread and circuses nonetheless.
Lives and personal fortunes are a TOUGH pill to swallow when it’s easier to just shut-up and gripe about the shackles.
I’m not sure WHAT will be the final straw, but I don’t see both sides forming lines to fire volleys into each other this time; I think it more the ‘guerrilla’ warfare of 1776....vs. tanks/drones/50cal.. *shudder*
It probably would not hurt to get knowledgeable on insuregncy war fare, either. Could be an interesting study, pray it isn't needed, but do your homework and don't expect to have notes if ya need it.
If things go hot, no one will have time to read a book.
Head to head, it would be a losing proposition. Read Sun Tsu, and your outcome may be different.
Recall, the colonial guys lost most engagements but won the prize.
And pray, like you have never prayed before, that none of that is needed.