Good point.
Wars and domestic crisis's like we are discussing often occur when one side (our fascist lords) misjudge their enemies and push too hard. They don't necessarily mean to ignite a conflict, but underestimate the tolerance limits of their opponent.
Also, many here make cogent arguments as to why a military crackdown in the US would be an un-winnable disaster for DC. The problem is that the wannabe despots in DC are ignorant, full of hubris and can't comprehend of such a move blowing up in their faces. Which is just the thinking process that starts the whole scenario going.
The Soviets were high and mighty and couldn't conceive of the $hitstorm they were jumping into in Afghanistan. And they paid for it big time, in blood and money. But once started, they couldn't back out. They could only throw more bodies and resources at a black hole.
I'm of the opinion that the lefties in DC are ignorant and stubborn enough to light the fire and then refuse to back out, regardless of the destruction that would ensue.
Oops, should have said *overestimate*