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IS A CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA BEGINNING?

There seems like a cold war civil war is raging in America. Battle lines are forming. Some are calling for armed insurrection. Every political move is propagandized by both sides.Patch alone is proof. Posts about Inauguration, Laundromats, even store closings, degenerate into political debates of each side rising to the fight. Each comment says little more than > HOORAY FOR MY SIDE. There is no discussion. Only talking points & the wedge driving America goes deeper, driving Americans further apart.HOW DO YOU FEEL? Is America just going through a time of change & these are the birthing pains of a changing America, or is it deeper than that? Is this a cold war civil war? Is there a chance that it might turn into a shooting war if Conservativism continues to go down in flames?The Occupy people are rising on the Left. SDS organizers are among their ranks. The Right is calling for armed insurrection, the left was rioting in the streets in theOccupy movement. Are we on the verge of explosion as Conservative values are vanishing in America & Conservativism won't  go out without a Fight mentality sweeps through Tea Party People & the politicians & talking heads that fan the flames of discontent gain volume?What do YOU think?

Michelle Fretz

12:43 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013

For whatever the reason for a Civil War to be brought upon us is not my issue... My issue is surviving... I may not like who started what or what cause brought it on, but I will make sure my family has a chance to survive.. I am an Army brat... I love my country.. Enough to be government employee my whole life.. And I buck at authority, especially the gov. I just know that IF this happens, at least I know I am prepared. I am not in fear, I am in control and the master and commander of my survival..

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michael mirra

1:01 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013

I don't think you'll have to worry about survival. I don't expect a Revolution. Only the real extreme lunatic fringe might launch numerous Waco & over the Top Ruby Ridge, or Militia type skirmishes. There may be some Oklahoma City bombings, but most of the people threatening Revolution are old & comfort addicted.
In my youth, I witnessed the Revolution on the Left. The Panthers, Young Lords, Weatherman, etc were young & strong. Today, most are older, more well to do White people that don't have the makings of a real revolution in them. Some nuts can rise up, but they would be few & far between.
In the revolution I saw the Doors had it right when they said that the Old get older & the young get stronger. Today the revolutionaries are more of the old. I still, like in Morrison's day it is true that "they've got the guns, but we have the numbers". They are too small of a minority to sustain a real fight.

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Michelle Fretz

12:11 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

Love Jim Morrison... An awesome singer/songwriter not to mention poet... His lyrics are powerful..... Too bad he is no longer with us... It is what happens when geniuses get bored... Loved the yogurt:)

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michael mirra

7:14 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

Jim Morrison lived in CLEARWATER before he became famous.
check this out.
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/webspecials05/mary-and-jim/

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