[madison10]

The only chance we would have should they decide to take the guns is a military willing to rebel. We’re long past an armed citizenry being able to take the country back. We just have to pray it doesn’t happen and try to change the course of Washington.

Thanks for that response. That's what I was trying to say. I don't think it is extreme to be concerned about Obama's tactics and friends in high places; to think about the power he could yield if there was some made-up reason for "martial law." It is just thinking ahead.

[Gordon Greene]

I love this country so much, but I think it’s really screwed up to just hold our breath and wish and hope... that’s what Obama’s offering.

Somebody’s always going to disagree even if it’s just in principle. Right now, we’re looking pretty weak on the international scene as well. I believe if Russia or anyone else took us to task they would be surprised, but if you look closely their goals are long-term. They’re in it for the long haul and are positioning for future exploits.

Somebody will think I’m taking that too far also, but as you said, “time will tell”.

Time will tell...

[2ndDivisionVet]

Huh? There is no way that less than two million troops (make it 3 million with the police) could control the other 300 odd million citizens if they don't want to be controlled, short of lobbing nuclear weapons at us, willy-nilly. Especially an armed citizenry. That was the whole purpose of the 2nd amendment. That's why the old Soviet Union had so much trouble in Afghanistan and why Iraq was no cakewalk for us, because the population is armed! Invading or subjugating Britain or France would be a tea party in comparison.