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On Civil War 2.0

Recently had a good friend on FB say the following:

“Isn’t it strange that Civil War 2.0 will be fought by Republicans vs Democrats again?”

My response(I largely agree with him):

I think there are other sides and facets to CW 2.0. You have groups that hate both those that are far Left – Middle – and Right. That is what will make this conflict so dangerous. Remember hearing about all the guerilla warfare and insurgency in Iraq? That is largely what will happen here. Unlike the first CW, battles lines will be local AND regional. Fighting within states and cities will be carried out. Politics will play a role, however, demographics will as well. Race, unfortunately, will be a factor as well. I’ve been pushing the thought for several years there would be a new Civil War. Others like you have the wisdom to see what lies just over the horizon.

I’ve stated previously and will again that Civil War 2.0 has already started. I’ll not suggest that any of my predictions are accurate nor correct. When it comes to predicting the future there are far too many variables to accurately predict what will occur with a high level of certainty. Here’s the reality though: We are preppers and survivalists. Forecasting the future and preparing for what MIGHT happen is what we do. Others can bask in their ignorant bliss. We will be responsible and do the right thing!

All over social media, there is talk of a new civil war. Many claim that when it starts it will be over because Patriots have the guns. I say underestimating your opponent is a quick way to being defeated. Those right now that can be pointed to as the enemy are rioting, looting, carrying out violence, and are involved in some of the protesting. From all accounts, they are well funded and have much better organization than those of us on the Right. In many areas, those that are “anti-Patriot” have some backing by local politicians and media. This is powerful.

Setting up reliable and secure communication networks is one of the many things that those of us who are on the side of freedom and liberty must do. That will be discussed more over the coming months as well as other areas of preparation for CW 2.0. We will discuss here and on Patreon. On Patreon, there will be topics that I simply cannot discuss on this website – a more public forum. Join us over on Patreon.

There is no time for complacency.

Rourke

September 14, 2020
Outlook for Civil Unrest

Protesting and exercising 1st Amendment rights is as American as apple pie. The looting, rioting, and destruction taking place in areas across the country is not protesting – it’s anarchy. While there is no shortage of jokes going around about how these rioters come from their “mommies basement” and can be disbanded by throwing job applications at them – it’s a very serious situation. These rioters are fairly well organized, some are backed financially and even have legal representation, and are large in numbers. Police are powerless to respond in some areas due to being outnumbered – and the politics being played make things worse. Governors and mayors in the areas most affected are largely allowing the rioting to just continue. Large volumes of National Guardsmen are not being deployed. Curfews are enacted, threats of arrest are made, but, in the end, millions of dollars in damages are incurred and lives are lost.

The problem with movements such as BLM and Antifa is they fester and react on problems and specific events. They will grab hold of the smallest thing – or the biggest – and motivate their followers to behave in a manner that defies logic and common sense. Similar to a terrorist organization or financial religion? Absolutely. In 2020 there is no shortage of problems and a trend is continuing to show that not only are these rioters “triggered” more easily, but they are becoming more emboldened in their actions and demands.

One recent situation involved people eating in a restaurant. A BLM crowd came into the restaurant and told everyone to raise a fist in solidarity with BLM. One couple sitting at a table wouldn’t comply – and they were targeted. They were screamed at and threatened by numerous people. No violence – but infiltration of personal space certainly happened.

There are multiple sides and numerous facets to the issues which protesting and riots are taking place. Racial injustice and systemic racism is frequently heard from BLM. Antifa stands for economic equality(socialism) and says they are against fascism and capitalism. We all know they are actually the fascists. BLM and Antifa are but two groups that are most notable. Numerous militia groups and freedom-loving Patriots have also made themselves known as they stand against the policies – and groups – which are supporting economic COVID shutdowns as well as the rioting and looting. I have said for years when we get to a point where rioting is a daily event AND firearms are being used on both sides a tipping point has been reached – or is close at hand. It is now becoming more and more common that multiple sides are armed and actually engaging in firefights. People are being shot and people are dying.

The outcome of the elections in November will have an impact on this civil unrest. Should Trump gain an additional 4 years in the White House I am expecting a dramatic increase in protesting and violence. Should the Biden/Harris ticket win many who are protesting for change will have their outrage quelled and likely will garner some sense of satisfaction and patience to wait and see the change they so desire to occur. But hey – who knows?

Now is not the time to be complacent.

Rourke

August 26, 2020
2020: A Year Leading to Uncertainty

For the past few years, many have looked at 2020 as the pinnacle point in the near future. Why? I suspect it’s not due to it being a leap year.

Back in November of 2016 many on both sides of the political aisle looked at 2020 as a significant year. If Donald J. Trump turned out to horrible for the country we only needed to wait four years to vote him out. It’s obvious that for most of us who value the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the foundational values which this country was founded believe things have gone much better than expected. No – Trump is not a savior nor would anyone argue he is a good example of morality. The outcome of his first three years speaks for themselves.

For many preparedness-minded folks who were so focused and prepared with an unrelenting fervor due to the certainty that Killary would be victorious – the outcome of the election allowed a giant sigh of relief. I’ve been highly critical of those who allowed this breather to extend beyond 2017.

We approach 2020 and this country is relishing in low unemployment, growing wages, record-breaking markets, and what appears to be a growing sense of unity and patriotism within its populace. Depending on your source of news it can appear things just can’t get any better. Having this perspective would be a terrible mistake. While being positive and hopeful is admirable – being prudent and realistic pays dividends.

I remember reading the adage above in my teenage years and it stuck. While the focus of this narrative thus far encompasses politics and the intense disarray in this country, there are many more reasons to prepare than the threat of civil war.

Talking to others who are immensely concerned with the direction this country is heading has all of them focussed on November of 2020. While only a few have suggested that they expect some sense of unrest immediately following the election(regardless of the outcome) – all believe that civil unrest and regional domestic conflict is just a matter of time.

November of 2020. A Liberal Democrat Socialist wins. The country will head down one possible path.

November of 2020: Donald J. Trump wins. The country will head down another possible path.

Regardless of the outcome, the events to follow are as uncertain as who will win in 2024(if there’s an election).

Prepare. Be deliberate.

Rourke

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December 26, 2019
Civil War 2.0: Uncommon Preparations to Consider
Civil War 2.0 has started. History will show we are within the early stages of what is being called a low-intensity domestic conflict. This current conflict and what is to come is quite unlike what most of us for the past two decades have considered when it comes to preparedness. Time’s change and so we must also.

Information is becoming more weaponized with each passing moment. The media is as corrupt as most of the politicians and participation in the political system is largely an effort in futility. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming elections in 2020 things will continue to get worse.

Typically people look at “preps” and their focus is to glamorize about guns, ammunition – sometimes even bugout vehicles and communications. Preparedness should be focussed on true needs and preparation for as many possible scenarios. These scenarios should be based on data, research, and common sense outcomes from probable events. Predicting the future is impossible, however, predicting possible scenarios is well within the boundaries of those willing to dedicate the time to perform the necessary research.

I digress.

For those who believe Civil War 2.0 is upon us there are numerous preparations that should be checked off a “To Do” list. Here are a few:

Civil War 2.0 Preps to Consider:

Intelligence – Information that can be gathered prior to the time when needed is an essential preparation. Examples of intelligence would include areas of your city, town, or region that have the highest incidences of crime.

Other types of intelligence:
- - Locations and origins of gang activity
  - Number of law enforcement(city/county/state police, FBI,etc) in all surrounding areas
  - Antifa organization levels and activity
  - White supremacy organizations and activity
  - Locations and hours of all medical facilities(this includes EMS/ambulance dispatch centers)
  - Frequencies used by police, utilities, and other city/county workers
Unconventional Communication – mesh network devices staged throughout an area will provide reliable, encrypted communication within that specific area

Planning – A huge topic that will only be touched on here. Instructions, checklists, and procedures on paper are for remembering. Your brain is for thinking. The best time to plan on what to do in events that would at least be called stressful is now. Having a plan to reference allows one to use their brain to think, consider, contemplate – and act.

Examples of plans could include relocation, communicating with friends, family, and group members, and housing if relocated.

Remote Supplies – caches of supplies including clothes, food, firearms, communication gear, and money.

Maps/Alternate Routes – Mapquest is an excellent tool for specifying routes to and from multiple locations. GPS software on cellphones typically provides the fastest or shortest routes. In any kind of regional conflict, these routes may not be the best. Mapquest allows routes to be planned in a very customized way.

Maps of all states and areas that could possibly be accessed should be maintained. Routes can be pre-planned and highlighted with a yellow highlighter.

“Clean” Computer/Tablet – For those who are concerned with being traced via online activity a “clean” laptop or tablet would be in order. By clean I am meaning it has been purchased with absolutely no connection to any part of the owner’s life. This means paying cash, and NEVER connecting to the Internet via ANY wi-fi/Internet connection that any other owned device has connected. Additionally, the user should never access or sign in to any account that could be traced back to the user.

Libraries, restaurants, and other businesses that offer free wi-fi should be used.

See also: 5 Steps to Building a Digital Preparedness Library

USB Flash Drives – USB flash drives allow a huge array of information to be transferred from one person to another avoiding traceable email and other similar communication.

Encrypted Email – The entire point of encrypted email is to be able to send messages so that the content(text, pictures, video, audio) cannot be seen except by the user. ‘Nuff said.

Prepaid Burner Cell Phones – Just as above more secure communications could be very advantageous. Burner phones that have no ties to the user are much more secure than a contract-based phone.

Cash – Cash is king especially in a grid-down situation. Cash is also untraceable.

Press Passes – Obtaining a Press Pass may assist in moving through or into certain areas that regular “civilians” are being prevented. Templates are available on the internet and at a future date will offer free downloadable templates here.

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The future is all but certain. What’s absolute is with every passing day division in government and the populace continues to grow. The Federal Debt continuous to build to staggering unprecedented amounts. The US Dollar continues to lose value. The Left continues to propose big government programs and plans to take away our God-given rights.

We are at war, albeit a soft one. That will not last forever and whether we are months or years away from a true, high-intensity regional conflict the time to prepare is now.

Rourke
October 20, 2019
A Realistic Look at Civil War 2

You’d have to live in a vacuum not to realize the political and social division in this country has grown tremendously over the past 10-15 years. There is a trending belief that a new, modern civil war is inevitable. Opinions vary on exactly what this conflict will look like. I have my own beliefs and the videos below provide a very similar description that closely matches my vision. I firmly believe that this second civil war has already started.

Take the time to watch and listen. Take the time to rewatch and listen again. While theories based simply what was read in a book or discussed in on an internet forum exist, developing a theory based on accurate intelligence and data is not easy. Sam Culper as featured in these videos has developed such a theory and opinion.

No – there will not be a civil war like back in 1861. The complexities, the locations, and the people involved will vary significantly. No tanks. No missiles. Irregular warfare, hit and run tactics, and political/economic resistance will be more the norm.

The videos below are embedded to view here on 1776PatriotUSA.com. If for some reason the videos are taken down a download link is provided.

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July 22, 2019
The Return……..
1776PatriotUSA.com is back.

The direction, or possibly better stated the purpose of this website is to report and discuss what we believe to be an existential threat to our way of life and even our very existence [More details to follow]. Preparing for what we also believe is the inevitable realization of the “apocalypse” or SHTF will receive an equal effort within these pages and posts. To bottom line it, we are going to discuss what we believe is going to happen and how to prepare for it.

The popularity of preparedness has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past couple of decades. Right now those actively preparing is at a very low level. The economy is booming, unemployment is extremely low, and wages are up. There are many reasons for this including a sense of euphoria after the presidential election in 2016. While not all preparedness minded people are fully satisfied with the election results most felt the country “dodged a bullet”. Regardless – the economic boom since has led to many relaxing their preparedness ways.

Domestic Conflict

We are a nation divided: by color, monetary stature, by political and religious beliefs. United we are invincible against all enemies foreign or domestic. Those who want to control us (in which there are countless actors) will always try to divide us… gun laws, abortion, conservative, liberal, White, Black, women, men, gay, straight. They will exploit every difference in opinion they can to control the population. They will try to stop your freedom of speech with things like political correctness and so-called “hate speech”. They will attack your rights to defend yourself with efforts to regulate, ban, and eventually confiscate firearms. They support letting in millions of illegal immigrants fundamentally changing the very culture of the greatest country in the world and creating a wave of political change derived from foreign influence. The mainstream media continues to spread lies and push an agenda which sets to influence the populace. Make no mistake – the mainstream media reports “news” from the position of a special interest group. The truth is twisted, partially presented – or omitted altogether to nurture America’s perspective in an effort to drive a political and social narrative.

What will be the end result?

It is the belief of the editors of 1776PatriotUSA that domestic conflict within the borders of these United States is not only inevitable – it has already started. Call it a second civil war, a new American Revolution, or an American Reformation – the division of this country and its people will continue and eventually lead to mass armed conflict. It would take living in a vacuum to not see that there is a political war against Conservative Patriots. The path is set and unavoidable. This domestic conflict will be highly complex, geographically specific, and disrupt the lives of countless millions and forever change this country.

Preparation for such an event begins NOW.

EMP

In 2008 the Commission to Asses the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse(EMP) Attack provided Congress recommendations which to harden the electric grid and critical infrastructures. While the information was presented and continues to be readily available, Congress took no action to prepare the nation. What this means is should the United States come under an EMP attack(or significant solar flare) upwards of 90% of the population would die within a year.

Imagine mass power outages throughout the country:
- Interruptions to services such as fire, rescue, and medical care.
- Transportation of everyday supplies such as food and water ceased.
- Communication all but non-existent.
- The economic and social destruction of the United States.
Yup – no more Facebook or Instagram. No more food at the grocery stores and no food stamps arriving each month.

Think about it. The population would go absolutely insane and mass panic and violence would be only a matter of days away after such an event.

Starvation. Sickness. Crime. Oh my……..

Summary

There are plenty of websites discussing hurricane preparedness, making a 72-hour bag, and how to mylar pack rice. The threats confronted by the editors of 1776PatriotUSA.com go beyond the basics and enter into a world most “preppers” refrain from entering.

Interested? Stick around. It’s going to get interesting.

Rourke
July 3, 2019