The thought is almost unimaginable. That the United States could descend into civil war is unthinkable to most Americans. Even though the idea of an uprising among members of the United States Armed Forces seems to be remote, there are indications that conditions exist such as would make such a thing not only possible, but likely.
After more than 10 years of fighting a war in Iraq and Afghanistan which has produced little if any benefit to the security of America, our troops are becoming weary to the point where discipline is beginning to unravel. As troop morale continues to plummet, more incidents occur which indicate that our troops have passed the emotional breaking point. The drugging of the troops is only making the situation worse. Consider the following:
In a report written in June of 2010 by freelance writer Michael Hastings and titled “The Runaway General,” General Stanley McChrystal openly criticized President Barack Obama’s prosecution of the war in Afghanistan. The General who was tremendously popular with the troops, was forced to resign under pressure from the White House after the article was published in Rolling Stone magazine.
The article includes many unflattering statements by McChrystal and his staff about the President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, special envoy Richard Holbrooke, ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry, by whom the general said he felt “betrayed”. McChrystal also said about the ambassador: "Here's one that covers his flank for the history books. Now, if we fail, they can say 'I told you so.'"
The General characterized his initial meeting with the president, saying he "was pretty disappointed" with Obama’s state of preparedness and that the president seemed "uncomfortable and intimidated" at the meeting. McChrystal portrayed National Security Adviser, retired Marine Gen. Jim Jones as being a “clown.” The General's aides mocked Vice President Joe Biden’s last name, noting that it was similar to the phrase “Bite me.” Also reported, was a statement allegedly made by McChrystal, describing the “real enemy” being “The wimps in the White House."
President Obama is said to be "furious" about the General's remarks, and ordered McChrystal to personally attend the monthly White House meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan, in lieu of the usual secure video teleconference.
The president has been criticized before for his handling of the war in Afghanistan, but this was the first time that such a denunciation has been made publicly by a high ranking member of the military.
Troops march on the White House - against orders
On February 20, 2012, hundreds of active duty U.S. servicemen and women marched on the White House in support for of Ron Paul and his plan to end these expensive military excursions. This protest was held despite orders from their superior officers to avoid it.
Poor military leadership leads to murder
More recently, one Sgt. Robert Bales has been arrested by military Police for the murder of 17 Afghan civilians, apparently suffering a mental breakdown from the stress of having serving multiple tours of duty in the no-win conflict.
Obama fears mutiny in the armed forces
Shortly thereafter, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta went to Afghanistan to address the troops. As if to underscore the acknowledgement that 'mutiny is in the air,' Panetta refused to meet with them unless they were disarmed first. Having our soldiers disarm in a war zone is unfathomable and unprecedented.
The sacrifice of our war dead has been despised by the American political machine
While members of our military give up their lives in the belief that they are preserving “freedom” and “democracy,” evidence continues to surface that their sacrifices have been in vain. Election fraud - mainly against presidential candidate Ron Paul, is rampant. In spite of this, the fraud continues unabated while the mainstream media looks the other way. What makes this even more alarming, is that the troops overwhelmingly support Ron Paul over the other candidates. This loyalty will only grow as the situation progresses.
It may be difficult to grasp the concept that a popular armed rebellion might occur in this nation among our military, but such things have happened in the past with less provocation than has been seen recently in this nation. The troops are angry over being sent to war for no better reason than enrich the rich and powerful.
History: It has happened on a smaller scale in America in the past
It happened immediately following WWII. Soldiers who had returned from "fighting for freedom and democracy," faced a corrupt political machine in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. That machine brazenly stole elections without fear of reprisal. The fraud was reported to the U.S. Department of Justice. Those complaints were ignored. In August of 1946, the soldiers took the law into their own hands. The incident was dramatized in the 1992 made for TV movie 'The Battle of Athens.' The crucial portion of that movie can be viewed below.
Conclusion
The parallels between the situation in Athens Tennessee in 1946 and America in 2012 are striking. The real question is not whether our soldiers will rebel, but rather how long can they continue to fight a losing war that has no benefit to America and has no end in sight. Will they allow the 2012 election to be stolen from them? Men and women will endure almost any hardship for a just cause. Conversely, they will rarely suffer as a consequence for being led to slaughter by incompetent leaders who are focused only on their own gain.
Ron Paul is the only candidate for president that recognizes what our fighting men and women already know - America is being ruined by warmongers who are bankrupting the country. Make no mistake, the constant foreign wars our leaders continue to prosecute on the backs of the average citizens must stop - whether by courageous leadership or national financial ruin. It is our hope that leadership will win the day, but there is only one leader who can be counted upon to do the right thing. His name is Dr. Ron Paul.
If history teaches us anything in this situation, it is this: When ballots fail, bullets prevail. We can hope for the best, but if we are prudent, we must expect the worst and be prepared for it. This nation was born in blood. It may yet bathe in it once more if it is to again become free. This author hopes it is not the case, but fears that it just may be.
For every liberty minded American there can only be two choices for president: Ron Paul or nobody at all.
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