It's distressing to read all the bloviating by folks claiming to be "Oath Keepers" or "Three Percenters" on the situation out in Oregon, with the general gist being "well, yeah, maybe there's a problem there, but it's not the time for armed insurrection."
Incidentally, I happen to agree that it isn't the time for armed insurrection.
The ugly reality is that when it is time it is also probably too late to utilize such a tool, and history shows this pretty-conclusively, making any such statement by anyone intellectually dishonest at best.
As I have pointed out myriad times over the last 8 years history provides an unkind analysis of those who start civil (or uncivil, if you prefer, as most of them are quite uncivil!) conflicts. Not only do most of them fail (e.g. our Civil War) in their claimed objectives a majority of the time you are far worse off after the conflict than before.
I don't know about you but from my point of view if I'm going to die for something I'd prefer to have a materially better than even-odds shot at those who are still here having a better world rather than a worse one.
The real problem with these groups is that I can't square what they say with what they do -- or more to the point, don't do.
Let's start with the most-simple: The claim that The Constitution is worthy of defense. I happen to agree.
So let's look at the Oath Keepers in particular:
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Well, I guess Mr. Denninger told us, and told us good. He is also correct that we are good talkers and not so much in the doers realm.
ReplyDeleteYup.
DeleteI was particularly taken by Denninger's comment that whatever we do in protest, or don't do, will we be better off?
ReplyDeleteWhatever we've done so far has succeeded in stopping some traitorous actions, but haven't repealed any that I can think of. Can you?
Deletejust Prohibition...and that was a good thing ;)
DeleteYes, indeedy. :) Like the homemade bourbon our Yankee friends brought down for the PATCON that you attended.
DeleteI think I will follow Robert E. Lee's example. When my State secedes from the Union, then it will be time to fight. Those who recall history will know that then Col Robert E Lee and then Lt. J.E.B. Stuart were the officers who recaptured Harper's Ferry Arsenal from John Brown. Many of the police officers who may have to retake the Malheur center may agree completely that the BLM and District Court have over-stepped their authority. It will not stop them from doing their sworn duty.
ReplyDeleteUnless they consider it an illegal order.
DeleteHi Brock,
ReplyDeleteThis put forth idea that there are no "Oath Keepers" or "III%" should stop for a moment and make their way to theconsertavivetreehouse.com and find the post from 27SEP2015 entitled "COLD ANGER." He need not worry....there will be a "Reckoning!!!" ... Just like the Devil told Father Damion,"In Time!!!"
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, my "Bourbon on the rocks" is gettin' a bit thin!! ...'Need to freshin' it up!!
Blue skies, buddy,
III%,
skybill-out
PS, "Cold Anger" it's worth the read!!!
Bourbon on the rocks
DeleteThank you, Sir, but you must take it with branch water, as that will make all things right............!:)
Yes!!! A Big 10-4 on that!!!
DeletePS Use "Branch water" for your ice cubes too!!!
Blue skies,
III%,
skybill-out
I havne't gone that far, but sounds good to me! :)
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