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To: PATRIOT1876
The military has sworn to uphold the Constitution, not some Communist halfwits that would tell them to fire on their own people.

Based on my own limited military experience, I'd estimate that a good 80% of those in the service would actively disobey any order the President would give under the auspices of moving the country forward by using force on American citizens. It's the 20% I worry about.

One thing I've always wondered about is this: say push did come to shove, and the liberal forces and conservative forces were to do actual battle with each other. If you're a liberal, under what scenario could you possibly perceive that your side would be able to match a conservative force on the field of battle? It's our side that's all about private firearms ownership. It's our side that dominates the ranks in the military.

81 posted on 11/18/2010 10:40:05 AM PST by Hemingway's Ghost (Spirit of '75)
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To: Hemingway's Ghost

Well said. Which is why I still sleep well at night.


88 posted on 11/18/2010 10:43:05 AM PST by tgusa (Investment plan: blued steel, brass, lead, copper)
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To: Hemingway's Ghost
Based on my own limited military experience, I'd estimate that a good 80% of those in the service would actively disobey any order the President would give under the auspices of moving the country forward by using force on American citizens. It's the 20% I worry about.

That's a great synopsis of my third novel.


105 posted on 11/18/2010 10:55:09 AM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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To: Hemingway's Ghost
*If you're a liberal, under what scenario could you possibly perceive that your side would be able to match a conservative force on the field of battle? It's our side that's all about private firearms ownership. It's our side that dominates the ranks in the military.*

I've posted that idea on the Internet a couple times on other sites.

When the Left threatens violence or killing of the patriots, I point out that they are afraid of guns and they do everything they can to keep people away from firearms of any kind.

Seems like they would be terrible shots if they did get ahold of a gun. I think the awful marksmanship that gang members have supports my statement.

169 posted on 11/18/2010 12:00:35 PM PST by PATRIOT1876 (Language, Borders, Culture, Full employment for those here legally)
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To: Hemingway's Ghost

The “good” 80% of the military would be fighting....literally....the “bad” 20% of the military in your scenario.

There is a two-word term for this....it’s called “Civil War.”


170 posted on 11/18/2010 12:02:15 PM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation ("This is our moment, this is our movement, this is our morning in America!" Sarah Palin)
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