It all started when the Patriots, a passionate group of citizens, found themselves caught up in a web of deception. Though they had enjoyed centuries of freedom, they were persuaded by the republican populist narrative that their precious liberties were under threat from their own democratic government. Gaslighted and manipulated, they began to question the very foundations of their once-unshakable faith.

The catalyst for their disillusionment lay in a group of state government leaders and the elites funding them, who no longer wished to share their land and wealth with the world. These privileged class, wielding influence and power, saw an opportunity to fuel their own ambitions. They conspired to end the system of representative democracy that had governed the nation for so long, instigating an ultra-nationalist coup behind the scenes.

Tragically, history showed that fascist ideologies rarely learned the most crucial lesson: coexistence and collaboration. Instead of seeking common ground and understanding, they allowed their propaganda to sow seeds of division and instability throughout the region.

The descent into chaos began with a threefold act of sabotage. Citizens who were not onboard with the republicans found themselves unplugged from the power grid, plunging their once-thriving cities into rolling blackouts. The loss of electricity also meant the loss of vital communication channels, as the internet was swiftly taken offline in a calculated move to stifle dissent and control the flow of information.

To further sever their ties with the outside world, the sinister machinations of the elites triggered the partial shutdown of the food and fuel supply chains. Panic and hysteria gripped the masses as scarcity and uncertainty loomed large. However, it was not just the physical hardships that inflicted the greatest suffering.

Amid the turmoil, the Patriots experienced a deep and poignant withdrawal from technology. The absence of functioning smartphones, social media, and the means to connect with loved ones virtually created a void in their lives. This loss of emotional escapism only intensified the already palpable despair and isolation, leaving millions of people stranded in purgatory while foreign countries who depended on the Yankee dollar faced the economic devastation of a collapsed system.

In the wake of this pandemonium, local governments, mere remnants of their former selves, struggled to maintain some semblance of order. They could only look on helplessly as domestic terrorists ran amok, ruling the badlands of America. It was a dangerous game of survival, where might makes right and a numbers game determined the hierarchy.

Ruthless gangs, driven by the instinct for self-preservation, banded together and roamed freely, seeking out vulnerable prey. Fragmented communities and minority groups became easy targets for these bloodthirsty tribes, caught in the crossfire of a savage struggle for survival. The streets were littered with fallen patriots, their untimely deaths staining the nation’s conscience, while the acrid stench of death permeated the air.

Throughout this anarchy, hope flickered like a fragile flame in a howling wind. The waiting game began, as different factions vied for supremacy. The Patriots, once united in their love for their country and its values, now stood divided. The cavalry, the remnants of the old guard, clung to their ideals in the face of overwhelming odds. The insurrectionists, driven by their own brand of fervor and barbarism, sought to reshape the nation in their own radical image. And lurking in the shadows, foreign autocratic interlopers watched, ready to seize any opportunity to exert their influence.

It was a battle of patience and resilience, a test of who could outlast the others. From the lawless streets to the barren landscapes, the stage was set for a struggle that would determine the future of the nation. Little did they know, this was just the beginning of a deeply treacherous and turbulent journey with uncertain outcomes, where the very essence of liberty and humanity would hang in the balance.

By: ElRoyPoet, 2022

Barbara Walter on How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them

If a President’s rhetoric divides USA, he is a Traitor to the nation

Let’s talk about answering Trump’s tweet.

When white supremacists overthrew a government

How to build a Dictator: When a country finds itself at a constant impasse, where compromise seems far-fetched and political ideologies hold people captive, disillusionment with liberal democracy sets in. Frustrated citizens grow weary of corrupt politicians and a Congress that fails to bridge the divides. In such circumstances, the road seems to lead inevitably towards an illiberal democracy, a system where civil rights and democratic principles are disregarded.

In an affluent society, cynicism towards democratic institutions and the rights they safeguard becomes more common. The weariness, both physical and emotional, threatens to erode the spirit of the people. When citizens start believing that their efforts to effect change are in vain, they may succumb to the perceived easiness of surrendering liberal democracy and entrusting a power-hungry authoritarian with their governance.

Drawing parallels with historical examples, we find that even in biblical times, the Jews, despite having the opportunity to govern themselves with judges, often chose to relinquish their freedom in exchange for a king. At first, this seemed to offer temporary peace and security, but eventually, the facade crumbles, and they experience the hardships of domestic abuse.

Yet, the allure of a populist president remains strong. Many believe that placing power in the hands of such a leader will fix the nation’s myriad problems. However, for this vision to come to fruition, citizens must strip power from Congress, the Senate, and the courts, and transfer it directly to the president. Consequently, citizens must willingly grant the president more control over their lives, both through their allegiance and financial support.

Essentially, citizens find themselves caught in a web of gaslighting as the president manipulates their hopes and fears. The president, in turn, uses the citizens’ trust and support to justify his need for more time and power to achieve their desired outcomes. This symbiotic relationship becomes codependent, with the fascist president continuously making excuses for his governance failures. By the time patriots realize their mistake and demand a different president and the restoration of their liberal democracy, it is often too late. Having empowered their dictator, they have unwittingly surrendered all their power to an authoritarian regime and its crony capitalists.

This dangerous pattern is comparable to addiction. The more energy and money the patriot invests in it, the weaker his willpower becomes to resist. All he can think about is the fleeting pleasure he receives when the manipulative rhetoric of the cult leader convinces him, that with just a little more effort and sacrifice, they will achieve their desired outcome. Unluckily, he becomes hooked, trapped in a cycle of chasing the promises of affirmation, fearing the loss of his investment and the potential, that he’ll become a laughingstock in the eyes of everyone he knows. Desperate for salvation, he turns to religion and fanaticism, losing all sense of reason as he clings to his idol.

In the end, the consequences of surrendering power to a charismatic charlatan and undermining the principles of our constitution are tragic. It is a cautionary tale of the dangers of failing to uphold the pillars of liberal democracy, of the seductive allure of promises unfulfilled, and the high cost of misplaced trust in authoritarian regimes.

Comments below from “Let’s talk about revolution video”

Our founding fathers, having just lived through a revolution, tried very hard to create a system of government that could avoid another one in the future. The Constitution of the United States of America is the result of this effort, giving way to a system that has built-in provisions for everything from minor adjustments—such as a two-term limit for the President—to significant societal changes—such as ending slavery and granting women equal rights. It holds the potential for a complete overhaul, without the need for violence, through calling for a constitutional convention.

The state in which I reside has had five constitutions, with the most recent one being in 1968. Whenever I hear people call for revolution, I often ask why they do not try to effect change through a constitutional amendment or a new constitution. The response is often quite informative regarding the motivations and thoughts of those calling for revolution. Some people, it seems, actually enjoy the idea of causing helter-skelter and destruction, and those are the individuals that scare me the most.

You’re correct in saying that starting any kind of armed revolution right now would be disastrous, and I fear that it would lead to fascism if the government ended up clamping down on all the different dissidents. While you may be overestimating the potential breakup of America, I do not think it will happen like that. The current division in America is not like that of Yugoslavia, with black nationalists living in one state, Mexican nationalists in another, Protestant nationalists in one and Catholic nationalists in another. Although there is racial, ethnic, and religious diversity, these exist everywhere, and our primary dividing lines are less region or culture-based and more political. ‘Left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’ are more critical classifications for Americans than ‘Californian’ or ‘Texan’.

Cities throughout America are mostly liberal or left-wing, with rural areas mostly being right-wing. The divide is geographical, but it is not state versus state – it is rural vs. urban. And neither group can survive without the other. This means that if a revolution were to occur today, it would probably involve left-wing vs. right-wing and not California vs. Texas. One side would have to win and then re-consolidate America, whether that is rural America with its guns and bread or urban America with its wealth, technology, and factories.

Either way, such a revolution would lead to tyranny on a large scale, with government surveillance, oaths of loyalty, and secret police. This is not to say that left-wing and right-wing are the same, but that no matter what, if there were a civil war in the US in our present political climate, the government that emerges from it would be far more oppressive than our current one, to insure the public doesn’t ever get out of hand again. So my point is that I do not see a ‘broken up’ America. Rather, I see a united one that is either fascist or totalitarian, neither of which is a desirable outcome.

Naomi Wolf: Citizen Empowerment 101

Post-WW2 Anti-Fascist Educational Film

“The exercise of freedom will always create rebels, because that’s the origin of revolutions. We can’t have a sedentary society, just like we can’t have a perfect union. If you don’t want conflict in your family, church and state, you want fascism, and if that’s what you want, you don’t want democracy.” By: A. Freeman

“Though liberty is established by law, we must be vigilant, for liberty to enslave us is always present under that same liberty. Our Constitution speaks of the ‘general welfare of the people’. Under that phrase all sorts of excesses can be employed by [authoritarian] tyrants—to make us bondsmen.” By: Marcus Tullius Cicero

“The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power. We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means, it is an end. The object of power is power.” Excerpts from “1984: by: George Orwell

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority. There is no worse heresy than that the office sanctifies the holder of it.” By: John Dalberg-Acton

“Until men desire to control their own passions, evil has rooted itself in their hearts and darkness will rise again.” By: Jaime Buckley

“I don’t write my post-apocalyptic stories, because that’s what I think our future will become. I write them, so that you’ll know what future to avoid.” By: Ray Bradbury

“You already know enough. So do I. It is not knowledge we lack. What is missing is the courage to understand what we know and to draw conclusions.” By: Sven Lindqvist