Anybody up for a riot?

• Dec 15, 2018

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More people show up for any given World Series parade than any of these dumb ass riots.

 

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toddnjoyce said:

The problem with using the term revolution is that the word has many different meanings, which is why I just shake my head every time someone says revolt.

From a practical standpoint, the violent overthrow of a peaceably elected first world government is something most don’t realize is a pretty difficult thing to do.

You’re talking a 21st century Washington’s Army of the Potomac kind of difficult.

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I used the term due to the goal of the people engaged, the violence erupting and number of people that are involved. Revolution can come in many forms - historically, the French revolution started and was very similar to this with riots and common people - it hasn't gotten to that level yet, but I think we're seeing the early stages. Further, this isn't just social disobedience.

Time will tell if this is a full on revolution, but it has many of the earmarks of the early stages. First the people call for the ouster of rulers and then things evolve into system change.

 

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O.S.O.K. 1961 said:

Time will tell if this is a full on revolution, but it has many of the earmarks of the early stages. First the people call for the ouster of rulers and then things evolve into system change.

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Given the French do have a penchant for this sort of thing, what’s missing is the alternate government-in-waiting.

When the next de Gaulle steps forward, I’ll revisit this topic.

 

• Dec 15, 2018

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The current French riot is just a bunch of socialists who want more free stuff. Free gas, free houses, free government checks. This isn't a call for limited government. It's a call for more government to set prices on every day goods. This is what entitlement mentality vs. austerity looks like.

 

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Actually, its not just the socialists, its the left and the right, the anti-immigration faction, and more. Apparently, none of them are happy...

 

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When the socialist teet starts to run dry there are plenty of anti-immigration socialists to be found.

I don't see the whole nation up in arms.

 

• Dec 16, 2018

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I'm prepared to defend my property from rioters, if that's what you mean by "ready"...

 

• Dec 16, 2018

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Also good to remember that a little gasoline and a few people with good throwing arms can do a lot of damage...