Is there some sort of insurrection in the offing? I'm getting nervous

[ailsagirl]

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I have no idea how many extreme drumpf supporters there are (those who would actually try to shut down the govt, etc) -- but I'm feeling this huge knot in my stomach. Are they a "force to be reckoned with?" I read these scary posts and wonder if things are really that volatile. Is the government aware of these threats from the crazies?? How seriously should we take the threat of "pitchforks And torches?"

Or is it a lot of bluster?

I really hope cool heads prevail.

[mahina]

1. They might try, in scattered but semi-organized fashion.

A la Bundy protest.

It's wise to be prepared but no amount of failing to concede will stop the rule of law in this country. Thank goodness.

[ailsagirl]

3. I knew that intellectually but had to hear someone say it-- thank you!!

And Obama will not fail us.

[randome]

23. The Bundy Bunch had the right idea but were thinking too small. We need BIG ideas, BIG impact!

Like: invading and occupying Disney World! Yeah! That's the ticket! Spread the word!
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[GulfCoast66]

56. Most Trumpers

Could not afford the ticket. And they do not allow guns.

[jberryhill]

2. Remember the "Truckers To Shut Down Washington DC" thing?

These revolutionaries - in large number - can't really cause trouble beyond the range of their electric scooters.

[Laffy Kat]

5. Not only electric scooters..

Many are on supplemental O2 after a lifetime of smoking. (And no offense to smokers or former smokers, as I am a former smoker myself.)

[cbdo2007]

4. Their main strategy is fear and intimidation.

Sure there may be some random acts of violence in the days after Hillary wins, but then they will calm down md just go grumble in their homes for 4 more years until we go through all of this again.

[mahina]

7. An unintended consequence of the NRA's decades-long effort to value money over our lives,

We've become, sadly, somewhat inured to loss.

[lapucelle]

54. In my radio market, the NRA is now advertising on conservative outlets

for car donations. They will be using the money they raise for "second amendment rights education".

Kars for Kidz does good work with the money that they raise. That the NRA is competing with them for donations is disgusting

[ailsagirl]

9. I hope you're right

But we know from past experience that drumpf doesn't let go of things easily-- if at all. I could not believe he dragged out that ridiculous birther subject for years-- I thought he'd give up and go away. No such luck. And he loves riling up his minions, who would do anything for him.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

55. Their chief weapon is surprise.

Fear and surprise. Two chief weapons, fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency. Among their chief weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, and near fanatical devotion to Donald Trump.

[malaise]

6. Look watch the Bundy's trial and tell the morons they're next if they try any shit

[RKP5637]

8. There are an awful lot of crazies in the US. Far more than I had ever imagined and they

don't want a democracy. IMO there is some evil SH** in the US as now revealed by their champion, Trump. And what is funny, he probably considers them ALL super-losers, good to be manipulated for the vote.

That all said, Trump could start Trump TV with Roger Ailes. What a hate fest that would be, and, possibly start another party with disgruntled republicans.

[annabanana]

11. We blow off and minimize this threat

at our own peril.

[RKP5637]

12. Exactly! There are so many hate groups in the US and it seems Trump is uniting them. I don't think

he's going away. In some areas it can be very dangerous in the US, and there are so damn many weapons.

[annabanana]

10. It is past time for a serious media push on the concept of

enemies, domestic.

[RKP5637]

13. Definitely!!! n/t

[Boomerproud]

14. I agree.

But the anger is so deep I have no clue how to turn it around. They will NEVER admit they are in the wrong. Even the best documentary would not sway them. If HRC is elected, I will not be surprised at anything.

[Hayduke Bomgarte]

15. I won't be one bit surprised

After HRC wins, and wins big, if there are scattered pockets of riots and even Govt. building take-overs or at least extremely vandalized. I also won't be surprised if, in a few spots, it gets bad enough that the National guard has to be called in. Hell, I'd bet on it.

[monmouth4]

17. National Guard should be on a full-on alert for a few weeks after the election..n/t

[EL34x4]

53. They're all voting for Trump.

Polls indicate Trump is doing very well with military voters. That's a concern.

[GulfCoast66]

57. No offense meant at all...

But I do not think our military and especially National Guard deserve to have their loyalty questioned.

There are many, many republican Trump voters, both military and civilian who would not hesitate to take arms against any seditious Trump supporters.

But his supporters will go back to their Natural Lights, hot pockets and Duck Dynasty. Because you can't overthrow a government when you need a CPAP to sleep.(fair dig as I use a CPAP).

[Nevernose]

34. No way

White people only riot after winning/losing a sporting event. Most of Trump's voters are too fat, old, and suburban to actually organize a an angry mob.

The rest of your post is spot on. I'd add the likelihood of bombings.

[HipChick]

16. Tea baggers on life support

same folk

[PeteSelman]

18. No. never going to happen.

All this angst and crazy talk is just on the internet and the cable news world. I see zero evidence of this stuff in the real world.

[semby2]

19. Force

We will have the American people and the force of the government behind us to put down any illegal "insurrection". And if we're strategic we can pin this directly on the Republican party for decades, assuming the Republican party survives that long.

[johnsolaris]

20. 8 Years

Hi,

The Die hard Trump supporters have had to endure, as they put it, something they thought would never occur in their lifetime. 8 Years of a Black president in office & now a Woman may become President in their lifetime, and Congress may go in Democratic hands. Can you imagine what this is doing to their little reptile brains.

It would not surprise me if there is some random violence after the election. I live in a very Red area & I plan to keep my mouth shut & be very careful after the election.

As Democrats. we have had to endure decades of Republican hate & manure & being in the minority & we understand it & how to deal with it. The narrative may be changed for these people & that is something they can not comprehend.

[neeksgeek]

21. No panic here... I don't want to be an alarmist, but a little planning is wise.

I'm a little bit worried, to be honest. But my usual response to worries is to look for solutions. So around election day, I'll be ready to "shelter in place" or evacuate.

Our apartment complex has quite a few Hispanic and Indian residents, in an area near Quail Hollow and Southpark Mall, and probably more right-wing than left. (The only Trump signs I've seen are just down the road). If somebody was targeting immigrants, they might see this as a good place to attack, but I doubt that the homeowners in this neighborhood would damage their property values by starting a riot. Of course somebody from outside might.

So, my wife and I have increased our awareness of who is around, bought a can of pepper spray (I ruled out a gun, I don't want to kill anybody; all I want is to encourage them to leave us alone), and have a plan in place to evacuate ourselves and our dogs quickly if needed. I try to keep extra non-perishable food and water around anyway. This little bit of "prepper" comes from living for years in Boone, NC, where it is possible to get seriously snowed-in, and from growing up in very rural conditions as a child.

We always keep one car maintained and gassed-up, and we have a good route (away from major roads) planned to a relative's house in the suburbs. But people who don't have somewhere else to go... I would worry about them if things got really out of hand. Hopefully the police and National Guard will be on the side of civilization.

[ailsagirl]

24. You're wise to do that

If it turns out you didn't need to-- no harm done. I'd much rather err on the side of over-vigilance than the opposite.

Though I'm in California, I know it doesn't exempt me. I hope law authorities will be on full alert everywhere-- they have been for less threatening things than this, after all

[spanone]

22. bluster & bullshit just like trump

[The Wielding Truth]

52. I agree.

[world wide wally]

25. Nothing deflates hot air as much as a humiliating defeat

Work for a landslide!

[mountain grammy]

50. Agree, let's give it to them!

[Buckeye_Democrat]

26. Insurrection? I'd first soak the Trumpeters with fire hoses, and work up from there.

[Dreamer Tatum]

27. Nothing will even sort of happen.

You're just reading too much MastersNemesis.

These men are cowards, Donny.

[Brother Buzz]

28. After his astonishingly humiliating defeat, Trump supporters will become as scarce as....

Hen's teeth.

[deathrind]

29. People seem to think...

That it is just talk and think it is no big deal. That we heard the same thing when President Obama won. The rights hatred for Obama is nothing compared to the hatred they have had for Clinton for decades now. These people have had 20+ years of listening to Limbaugh and about half that time listening to the likes of Hannity/Beck/Orielly/Savage.

Personally I think it should it taken very very seriously.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

30. Me too.

Words lead to actions.

[DCBob]

31. A blowout would likely silence most if them.

If its close there will be cries of foul play and rigged election and it could get ugly.. but even then i doubt it. These trumpers morons arent really intelligent or committed enough to organize an actual revolution.

[Coyotl]

32. Trump is channeliing Ammon Bundy. Expect the same success, all talk, no snacks.

[Iggo]

33. They'd quickly turn from a force to be reckoned with into a force to be dealt with.

See: Ammon Bundy et al.

[Bear Creek]

35. Same old

Been hearing this crap for years. Early 90s the militia was going to free America. the republicans have just been carrying water for the south will rise again. Been there done that bought the tee shirt

[ailsagirl]

37. That's true

I've always ignored their threats but somehow they seem more plausible now. It's hard to be objective, which is why I started this thread!

[Bear Creek]

38. Understand

But having to listen to the idiots every day at work makes one immune they talk and do nothing

[ailsagirl]

40. That must be a real drag!!

But at least it inures you to their insane drivel!!

[Bear Creek]

48. Funny at times

They don't know what they are saying
They don't know the difference between types of socialism and communism let alone capitalism. The talk and what they watch are 180 degrees out of phase

[ailsagirl]

49. I hope they are the minority

[tonyt53]

36. They are chicken shit cowards that like to run their mouths when they all get together.

[mountain grammy]

39. Every day I change my mind.. he can't win, yes he can.

I'm terrified, but working in my little world to register voters, etc. Taking a week or so off to be with the ancients in Mesa Verdi.

I see a nightmare if Trump's elected. His thugs will roam the streets and police will not respond. That's how it went in Nazi Germany. I expect it will begin with Muslims, but will spread quickly to others. I honestly believe there will be chaos.

[ailsagirl]

41. I just don't see how he can win-- unless there are things going on we don't know about

But Obama is still President for more than three months-- I don't think he'll leave us in harm's way. Nor will HRC.

[mountain grammy]

42. Me neither.

[ailsagirl]

43. We're all in the same boat-- we WILL prevail

[mountain grammy]

45. Yes.

[bhikkhu]

44. Hate-filled and face-down in the koolaide for so long...

most of them wouldn't survive long in the real world. Outside of their little internet fortresses I don't think they pose more of a threat than the bundys.

[ailsagirl]

46. I do hope you're right!!

[Codeine]

47. Please. As if they're going to put down the ranch dressing

long enough to leave their house. Old, bitter, unhealthy white people don't represent a threat.

[Gin]

51. I'm concerned for HRC....trump devotees are nutrition

[recovering_democrat]

58. taking it seriously. not changing my life in any way.

Old enough to remember the civil rights conflict era, many other problems in this nation including the Bush win with hacked and stolen voting with Gore showing the class that Trump does NOT have to concede anyway.

My history tells me to be cautious. I read all the right wing crazy stuff on the internets, every day and pay attention to the sources of the threats. I expect the feds and local law enforcement are doing the same, seriously.

What matters is sanity and intelligence. Do the crazies have either or both. No.

Watch. Don't panic. my plan.

[ailsagirl]

60. I like your plan

Very wise.

Oh, and Welcome to DU!

[cwydro]

59. Bluster.

In my opinion.

[JSA944]

61. Trump's supporters are even more frightening than the man himself

They have been brainwashed to the extreme via 24/7 exposure to hate radio and RW media.

That being said, I'm not at all worried about an uprising. The vast, vast majority of these dunces have never even served a single day in the military, and would be crushed like a bug if they tried something. Still, it's always good to be aware of these maniacs.

[uppityperson]

62. Hi, how did you find DU? I'm always curious about that. I'm hoping you might answer.

[louis c]

63. Trump supporters not only have no brains

they have no balls.

When this is over, it will be over and the Trump supporters will crawl under a rock, until the next time a demagogue emerges.