It was a nice republic while it lasted.

[Altarboy]

Man, it is hard to not get bummed out by all this. And the gloating has officially begun.

[imanaknut]

Remember, this country survived more than one war since it's inception. I am hoping today is not a window into the next 2 years.

And then I think about how long Portland of the West has been burning.

[Full Otto]

[1 Patriot-of-many]

Remember, this country survived more than one war since it's inception. I am hoping today is not a window into the next 2 years.

And then I think about how long Portland of the West has been burning.

In two years it can be civil war or comply. They have total power. Even if the Scotus stepped in to affirm our 2nd amendment rights, they would simply pack the court or threaten to pack the court. This Republic and freedom are over IMO like Altarboy, what was left of it.

[Altarboy]

Cheer up Comrades. We still have alcohol.

[Oswald Bastable]

Gonna have myself removed from the rolls as an eligible voter. Since it no longer matters who votes, only who counts the votes, I see no point in ever going to the polls again. And while this action won't stop the communists from voting for me in the future, it will at least make it more difficult for them to do so.

[Krupski]

Gonna have myself removed from the rolls as an eligible voter. Since it no longer matters who votes, only who counts the votes, I see no point in ever going to the polls again. And while this action won't stop the communists from voting for me in the future, it will at least make it more difficult for them to do so.

I'm not voting ever again. It was always a "conspiracy theory" that winners were pre-selected and voting was pointless, but now the "theory" has been proven. Therefore, I won't waste my time any longer. No voting for me. Let the country go to hell if that's what "the people" want.

[Nobeard]

Man, it is hard to not get bummed out by all this. And the gloating has officially begun.

Now is not the time to fall upon your sword; now is the time to hone it's edge, until razor sharp.

[Krupski]

Now is not the time to fall upon your sword; now is the time to hone it's edge, until razor sharp.

...and do exactly what?

[alismith]

...and do exactly what?

Wait for the battering ram on the door, then use it.

[Oswald Bastable]

Wait for the battering ram on the door, then use it.

How did that work out for Butch and Sundance in Bolivia?

When they come to your door, you have no chance except to die, quickly, as they are better armed and trained. No, the only way to promulgate resistance going forward involves becoming as ruthless, even more ruthless than your enemies.

They will be mobilized and on guard, but what about their loved ones? Wives, children, parents, brothers and sisters? They can't protect them all. I abhor the thought, but until those who can be touched begin showing up...impaled, crucified, torn asunder...they will always believe they have the upper hand. That is how the jihadi's promulgate terror, that sort of asymmetric warfare. Do patriots have the stomach to follow suit is the question. Or is that slippery slope a bridge too far.

[alismith]

How did that work out for Butch and Sundance in Bolivia?

When they come to your door, you have no chance except to die, quickly, as they are better armed and trained. No, the only way to promulgate resistance going forward involves becoming as ruthless, even more ruthless than your enemies.

They will be mobilized and on guard, but what about their loved ones? Wives, children, parents, brothers and sisters? They can't protect them all. I abhor the thought, but until those who can be touched begin showing up...impaled, crucified, torn asunder...they will always believe they have the upper hand. That is how the jihadi's promulgate terror, that sort of asymmetric warfare. Do patriots have the stomach to follow suit is the question. Or is that slippery slope a bridge too far.

Good point.

The only problem is, how does someone find out who they are and where they live? Usually, they cover their faces with masks and identification is impossible. Plus, if they're from far away, no one local would know them anyway.