What is the anatomy of a modern-day revolution in America?

Question

revolution |ˌrevəˈloō sh ən| - a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

For the sake of argument, lets say you woke up today to find that the constitution has been suspended indefinitely. Those that have do so explain to the people that America must take 2 steps back in order to take 10 steps forward as the rationale for their actions. The philosophy being that 'you can't fix a car while its running'.

Put yourself on both ends of the spectrum. If you as the President, absolutely had to suspend freedoms in order to save us from ourselves, why would you do it and what are your motives? Even if you mean no harm, and intentions are genuinely honorable.

As the citizen who has awoken to this news on CNN, what would you do? Would this pull Americans from their couches into the streets? Are 21st century American capable of true revolution (not faxes, or disgruntled emails) or would we cooperate if let to understand its truly for the better good.

Answer 1

We have a history of suspending personal freedoms. During World War II, thousand of Americans of Asian decent were removed from their homes, had their property seized by the government, and were placed in internment camps. During the same time citizens of German heritage were routinely questioned by authorities.

In both cases the American public did nothing. If that would happen today, the majority of Americans would rationalize the gravity of the situation and do nothing.

Answer 2

Well, first of all, are you so naive that you believe that America is still a free nation? Congress has already voted to give a private corporation dominion over our nation's economic and monetary policy. In fact, it's been going on for over 92 years!

It's called the Federal Reserve and it's a privately owned corporation and you've just seen the tip of the iceberg. Henry Ford wrote that "if the American people knew how the Federal Reserve operated there would be a revolution overnight." Wonder why you haven't heard about this before?

Because the same people who own the Federal Reserve also control, by owning the majority shares of stock, the major mainstream media in this country. The politicians that get elected are those who, by and large, will never touch this issue no matter what. They are compliant stool pigeons at best, regardless of party affiliation.

The American people are too ignorant and entirely too complacent to do anything about this. In 1900 the cost of government was about 5% of the average American's earnings and public debt was essentially non-existent. By 2000, the cost of government was over 33% and the public debt was so ludicrous that neither of the major two parties addressed the issue in election or in legislation.

Americans are slowly being boiled on the stovetop like the proverbial frog in boiling water without realizing it. We are a nation in economic slavery without realizing it. Most Americans are simply naive enough to believe what they hear from the media and the politicians.

If you pay more than 5% of your gross earnings in taxes then you're overpaying but if you don't know the difference, or want to argue otherwise, that's your problem. America is sliding into oblivion and it's only a matter of time until our public debt collapses (like the Twin Towers) on top of us and our nation is relegated into the history books like all civilizations.

There are very few patriots, with this wisdom, even attempting to explain the situation to our countrymen. Congressman Ron Paul is one of them but one out of 535 hardly makes a difference. The real question here is, now that you have a glimpse of the truth, what are you going to do about it?

Answer 3

It depends how far and fast it goes. The government is wittling away at our natural (or God-given if you prefer) rights as outlined in the Bill of Rights administration after administration. By taking small steps and giving us a "common sense" reason for it, we allow it to happen. The frog doesn't realize he's being boiled until he's dead.

However, there are some (probably extremists) out there who believe that the current administration is trying to set us up so that they can declare martial law before the end of their term. And yes, I've heard a certain talk show host claiming that the bill of rights should be suspended. In the unlikely event that this should happen, it would start in small waves...a few extremists. Then as things got more violent, and the government decided to interfere more and more in the daily life of its citizens, more and more people would join. The streets of our cities would probably end up looking like Baghdad.

Lets hope this never happens. On top of that, lets start protecting our rights and the rights of our fellow citizens (even those that disagree with us) to prevent it from happening.

Answer 4

You are describing martial law (and it is legal to declare that by law in fact under certain circumstances)

As for the anatomy of a modurne revolution.. its the same as the old ones.. guns and bombs.. nothing has changed except the technology & weapons (2000 years ago it would just be spears & rocks) Would everyone get up off thier couch & do something? Hardly... But that hasent changed either, Revolutions arent really fought by the vast majority ... Its the minor numbers that fight revolutions.. most people dont really care unless they are dragged in to it in someway or another.

No sucessful revolution takes place by voting, Faxes or letters.. Its always bullets or spears LOL

Answer 5

No, I don't think that most Americans would join a Revolution. One reason being that it would turn into a Civil War. Not every person is all that unhappy with the way things are going. Then there is always the fact that so many of us don't agree on enough to make any start towards assembling a cohesive Revolutionary group.

Answer 6

Americans are too comfortable with their "stuff" so I don't see us participating in a revolution. Besides, everytime I turn on CNN or FOX or MSNBC, it seems like there is a commercial on. If i were the president, I would do whatever was necessary, provided that I had signficant support from a sizeable percentage of the policital elite.

Answer 7

50 years ago, we could have done someting about it. Too bad the liberals and lefstists have so disarmed the American populace, that fighting back is pointless.