Surprised this hasn't made it here yet...

[A Son of Liberty]

http://www.examiner.com/article/army-colonel-ignites-firestorm-with-article-on-crushing-a-tea-party-insurgency

[FindLiberty]

No surprise 'cause everyone here is a government spy or provocateur (getting ready to turn each other over).

Why point out this trap to the prey?

Therefore YOU must be their leader...

REPORTED.

[RSLudlum]

Read the Small Wars Journal report last night after it being linked to on a SipseyStreetIrregulars (http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/) post. SSI put it in perspective giving some backstory on the authors and describing what "Red Teaming" is. It's amazing the authors would use such politically charged stereotypes while at the same time not realizing the huge backlash possibilities. The report seems like something right out of the SPLC handbook.

Another interesting piece on SWJ site is Transmedia, Emerging Threats, and a Blended Strategy for Training (http://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/transmedia-emerging-threats-and-a-blended-strategy-for-training). The author suggests changing the "transmedia" propaganda campaign in the middle east to kill off any sense of regional culture or tribalism for a sense of nationalism among the "indigenous populations":


The use of film to invoke master narratives and effect social change can be found in government-produced films ranging from Soviet depictions of the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the US War Department’s films of World War II. Study of the work by Sergei Eisenstein during the early Soviet era, for example, offers lessons that can be employed to overcome these barriers. By using well-crafted visual programming, Eisenstein was able to enhance the support for the Bolshevik movement and simultaneously strengthen the support for the Soviet state. This example is important since the post-Tsar/early-Soviet era was defined by cultural fragmentation, extreme illiteracy, extensive poverty and tribal resurgence. The use of films to communicate visually to the local populations in a culturally relevant framework was successful in transcending barriers and effecting social change.

Modern Hollywood and You Tube have demonstrated how history, culture, and narrative messaging can be crafted to influence and even rewrite history. This consortium of knowledge has influenced the manner in which information has been used in the current conflicts. The challenges in the Afghan theater, where nationalism is a new and emerging concept, underscore these complexities. With rural Afghan identity rooted more in the tribe and village than in the nation-state, communication products needed to reflect a framework of local village and tribal narratives in order to enhance success.

[Pericles]

I know the COL, was stationed in Erlangen Germany when he was there. If the Army was looking for a reason to preserve budget, instead of getting downsized, that was the epic fail of the century.

Any such "revolt" would not be limited to one town, and the people who will be leading the way in the coming unpleasantness for damn sure know where the strategic military infrastructure of the USA is located. The Army won't be putting down "revolts". The Army will be guarding Washington, the two small arms ammunition plants, and guarding convoys of ammunition and weapons, which are sure to be liberated by those who will use them to liberate the oppressed.

[RickyJ]

I know the COL, was stationed in Erlangen Germany when he was there. If the Army was looking for a reason to preserve budget, instead of getting downsized, that was the epic fail of the century.

Any such "revolt" would not be limited to one town, and the people who will be leading the way in the coming unpleasantness for damn sure know where the strategic military infrastructure of the USA is located. The Army won't be putting down "revolts". The Army will be guarding Washington, the two small arms ammunition plants, and guarding convoys of ammunition and weapons, which are sure to be liberated by those who will use them to liberate the oppressed.

Yep, it would not be just one town, and certainly will not be broadcast except on "illegally used" radio and TV frequencies.

[AuH20]

http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/full-spectrum-operations-in-the-homeland-a-vision-of-the-future/


Why would you waste valuable troop assets on the search and seizure of illegal aliens??? Is this for real??? This makes no sense.





Coupled with a gradual build-up of federal forces in the local area, all covered by the media, the effect of this pressure will compound over time and quite possibly cause doubt about the correctness of the events in Darlington in the minds of its’ citizens and the insurrectionists who control the town…
The design of this plan to restore the rule of law to Darlington will include information/influence operations designed to present a picture of the federal response and the inevitable defeat of the insurrection.

Combat units will conduct overt Show of Force operations to remind the insurrectionists they are now facing professional military forces, with all the training and equipment that implies…

A focus on the humanitarian aspect of the effort will be politically more palatable for the state and local officials. Federal forces continue to tighten the noose as troops seize and secure power and water stations, radio and TV stations, and hospitals.

overt show of force???? ROFL

[AuH20]

Vanderboergh weighs in.


As one retired military guy I talked to said, "This is the ultimate mission creep. The Pentagon bright boys understand that we're not going to have the money anymore to project force overseas so they're planning to fight in the one place that doesn't require it: 'the Homeland', which is a damned socialist term anyway."

Broke, pathetic and dumb isn't a way to go through life. Secondly, these aren't hungry Iraqis and Afghanis they will be beta testing against.
Thirdly, let them start this down South. They have no idea what Pandora's box they would be opening. Those boys were bred to fight.

[JK/SEA]

who is this guy?....sounds like he's trying to reprise the roll of Brig. General Jack Ripper in Dr. Strangelove......effin freak.

[AuH20]

Some startling DHS orders. Is there a coming zombie apocalypse we are not aware of. I wonder who they are stockpiling for?:


450,000,000 of .40 caliber
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/why-is-homeland-security-buying-450-million-rounds-of-hollow-point-bullets/

175,000,000 of .223 caliber
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/why-is-homeland-security-buying-450-million-rounds-of-hollow-point-bullets/

WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, HOW ABOUT THE
HUNDREDS OF BULLET PROOF MOBILE CHECKPOINTS?

http://theintelhub.com/2012/04/05/dhs-purchases-bullet-resistant-checkpoint-booths-amid-large-scale-ammo-buildup/

[Sullivan*]

Some startling DHS orders. Is there a coming zombie apocalypse we are not aware of. I wonder who they are stockpiling for?:
This has been gone over too many times to count; it's relatively innocuous. A lot of people forget that LEO's, county, state and federal mostly practice with the same ammo they carry. It costs a lot, but that doesn't matter too much when they get grants from the feds. The ammo goes fast.

[Indy Vidual]

Some startling DHS orders. Is there a coming zombie apocalypse we are not aware of. I wonder who they are stockpiling for?:

At least they will be prepared to protect us. :o

[PierzStyx]

Vanderboergh weighs in.



Broke, pathetic and dumb isn't a way to go through life. Secondly, these aren't hungry Iraqis and Afghanis they will be beta testing against.
Thirdly, let them start this down South. They have no idea what Pandora's box they would be opening. Those boys were bred to fight.

We couldn't do it the first time, even when we were on a nearer even footing. How do you think we'll win a second go around when we are even more out-gunned and out-manned?

In any case, they nailed the definition down. I will resist the police state.

[AuH20]

Sounds as a question of when as opposed to if.


As a former Green Beret and Army Intel guy I can tell you this is very disturbing. I taught FID/UW/L.I.C., the art of insurgency/counter-insurgency and the mere fact it is being taught to mid-level officers is confirmation of the worst imaginable scenario in my mind. I HOPE I'm wrong, but God help us if I'm right.

But anyone following this disturbing pattern knew it was inevitable. Tyrants don't just roll over and let their servants run free. Being an indentured citizen in this country is kind of like being in the mafia, in that you can never leave. You will have to fight your way out.

[AuH20]

We couldn't do it the first time, even when we were on a nearer even footing. How do you think we'll win a second go around when we are even more out-gunned and out-manned?

In any case, they nailed the definition down. I will resist the police state.

They are heavily outmanned and #2 many on the government side are fighting for mere money & power. Die for a rapidly diminishing government paystub? Some state privileges? Those are empty, hollow motivations when you really think about it. That is largely why these type of occupations fail.

[Lucille]

http://www.wendymcelroy.com/news.php?extend.4843


Hat tip to Mike B. who writes, I really don't know what to say about all of this. On one hand, it will keep a majority of Americans living in fear, assuming that it is only propaganda. And on the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to increase the military's presence domestically, assuming that we're going to be seeing more civil unrest as a result of massive unemployment. I just hate all of this.

Full Spectrum Operations in the Homeland: A “Vision” of the Future. “Combat units will conduct overt Show of Force operations to remind the insurrectionists they are now facing professional military forces, with all the training and equipment that implies…”

Commentary on above here (http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/full-spectrum-operations-in-the-homeland-a-vision-of-the-future/) and here (http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2012/08/bringing-war-back-home-full-spectrum.html).

[enjerth]

Is it just me, or do we really have to get the heck out of here?

It's becoming more and more clear to me, they're setting up a new holocaust.

[deadfish]

Is it just me, or do we really have to get the heck out of here?

It's becoming more and more clear to me, they're setting up a new holocaust.

Where are you going to go to that will keep you hidden from the drone in the sky? I think you're right though, and I would add that we are now in the time to go, if you're gonna go. Otherwise, you're in for the fight.

[pcosmar]

Is it just me, or do we really have to get the heck out of here?

It's becoming more and more clear to me, they're setting up a new holocaust.

Are you that opposed to fighting to defend yourself?
I can accept peaceful intent,, but have never been able to comprehend pacifism,

seems to be a willing victim.

[roho76]

Bring it, muthafucka. I ain't going nowhere.

[enjerth]

Are you that opposed to fighting to defend yourself?
I can accept peaceful intent,, but have never been able to comprehend pacifism,

seems to be a willing victim.

If we can't win by words, then we just can't win.

Innocent blood does not concern these people.

Especially after another round of recession/depression, blame-shifting, and add to that the fear- and war-mongering of the state, and we have a new class of subhumans ripe for concentration camps and summary mass executions.

It looks like all the pieces are in place.

This is not pacifism. I have no hope here.

[A Son of Liberty]

Before you fight, you will be cast as a domestic terrorist. They will portray you to the sheep as a threat. They will be shocked at what you're accused of planning, or - worse - what you're accused of having done. When you fight back, it will be proof to their thoughtless minds that you are what they said you are. And when you're dead, they'll cheer the heroes who murdered you.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emdzsz_XvfA

[pcosmar]

Before you fight, you will be cast as a domestic terrorist. They will portray you to the sheep as a threat. They will be shocked at what you're accused of planning, or - worse - what you're accused of having done. When you fight back, it will be proof to their thoughtless minds that you are what they said you are. And when you're dead, they'll cheer the heroes who murdered you.



Expected.

[shane77m]

http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/do-you-qualify-as-a-domestic-terrorist_04062011


So how does a person qualify as a potential domestic terrorist? Based on the training I have attended, here are characteristics that qualify:

Expressions of libertarian philosophies (statements, bumper stickers)
Second Amendment-oriented views (NRA or gun club membership, holding a CCW permit)
Survivalist literature (fictional books such as “Patriots” and “One Second After” are mentioned by name)
Self-sufficiency (stockpiling food, ammo, hand tools, medical supplies)
Fear of economic collapse (buying gold and barter items)
Religious views concerning the book of Revelation (apocalypse, anti-Christ)
Expressed fears of Big Brother or big government
Homeschooling
Declarations of Constitutional rights and civil liberties
Belief in a New World Order conspiracy


I fall under a few of those.

[Revolution9]

Bring it, muthafucka. I ain't going nowhere.

Eight 300+ pound raging rednecks in a v-10 Dodge Ram loaded down with their deer hunting gear and a six pack each could liberate any camp these schmucks put up. And have the time of their life doing so.

Rev9

[pcosmar]

I fall under a few of those.

Actually,, that sounds like a description.. Except I have no kids to home-school.

[enjerth]

http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/do-you-qualify-as-a-domestic-terrorist_04062011



I fall under a few of those.

They have my number, every one.