[glenthoughts]

Originally Posted by gadrooning

Ok my post was not very clear why I wouldn't join the militia.

The term militia (pronounced milisha) is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens[1] to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service.

Taken from Wikipedia

Ok here is my problem with the militia. First, I personally do not see a need for such a group currently, not to say that we will not ban together in the future in the time of need. The problem with the so called militia, and correct me if I am wrong,( I am refering to Michigan militia first hand ) that it really comes down to politics, not supported defense of our nation. It was started because a few persons wanted certain laws to be changed supposedly to benefit for all, force if necessary.

I would define this as a Coup not a Militia. So call it what it is a Coup. Furthermore, I find it desturbing that most members in the militia would wait around and be the first ones to pickup a firearm to get his or her point across rather than investing the time trying to change peoples minds peacfully. Isn't that why you get together like a bunch of armed rabbits in the hills, what other motives are there. Last I checked the US has done a good job of keeping our people safe. My 2 cents.

Thank you for the clarification, but you made a HUGE assumption. You assume I do not attempt to sway people through peaceful means. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I am a volunteer webmaster for conservative groups, have my blog, and and I am active in local, state, and federal politics...

I want good people armed to the teeth when it hits the fan... I don't care what it is called and I have never run around in the hills....

I train with my guns for one reason. Protect my family... We are most likely not that far apart on the basic issues...

[AverageJoe]

i would never trust a militia. it would be safer and easier to just go out into the wild and team up with anybody i found out there. at least then i would know that there were capable of surviving. in my experience alot of the people that go to the gun clubs and talk about revolution and things, are only good at shooting and nothing else. a militia would also have to be able to survive.

[aliendroid]

I know they had some nuts in the militia but I've also read and heard they are mainstreaming and kicking the nuts out. What I'm interesting in at this time is learning how to survive and be self sufficient. I'm not a militia member, I don't have time to look into it but I am interesting in knowing if they teach survival skills. As far as I can see the militia is populated by law abiding citizens.

[Cory2]

All I see here is a bunch of people saying they are all leaders and will never follow. IF the shtf than you will the the first to fall, it doesnt matter how awesome you are or how well trained you are you will be defeated by a larger force of people who have even a slight grasp on tactics. Children nowadays play video games that require tactics from the time they can hold a controller and it becomes second nature to think tactically. What can one SEAL really do without all of his fancy gadgets and explosives? He can shoot good, big whoop so can thousands of other people, he doesnt have his team and that is what being a SEAL is all about is team work. Also, you can trash talk militia all you want and then turn around and say you support the constitution well i hate to break it to you but the constitution states that all men over 18 are the militia. All forces need leaders and followers and you can't all be leaders, what could the U.S. military accomplish with 3.5 million 4 star generals all bickering for power? nothing... I do not belong to a militia and probably never will be but believing what the media says is ignorant. Incase you don't already know the government has an issue with militia's and the FBI is known to infiltrate them and encourage them to commit unlawful acts so they can be shut down. The media covers only the act and not the sting that caused it. If the shtf for real militia's would not be able to just gaurd their neighborhood or they would be defeated they would have to be active instead of reactive and this would mean assaulting the enemy directly. If you holed up against a real military force they would simply artillery you or beseige your neighborhood until you were forced to surrender because of the need for goods. Militia's will always be a necessity in America to keep the government in check and to act as a final defence against an overwhelming force. We can all sit in our houses with our guns aimed at the door but trust me you wont be able to kill them all unless you attack their resources and supply lines.

[RONSERESURPLUS]

Hello all, RON L here


Life, Like Picking a Wife, a Business partner takes tme and eforts to see who you can trust, who you will work with and what you will do, thats the Core of a Solid militia! Far too many here seem to have fallen for the Feds idea of what a Militia is or worse Hollywood, Befre one is down on something, ya might wanna check into it? Never say never and you never know what ya might need to do in the Future!


RON

[Gus556]

A malitia is simply everyone banding together for a common interest, Safety and Protection. Safety for themselves and their family, protection of their property from those looking to take it.
I know life is different around the US depending on where you live. I am fortunate enough to be in a very rural area. More cows in this little town than people. In our immediate burg we have about 200 souls. The Dairy operation on the other side of the river boasts 450 head.
If the SHTF we would form a malitia in a heartbeat to protect ourselves, our families, and our property. Many of us get together near hunting season after the corn harvest and have grand ole shoots and this always comes up in discussion.
As far as leadership goes, that just happens. Usually it is the guy with a plan and the ability to get the job done. Many of us know who that individual is around here.
Many others perform duties they are good at. For me that is medical treatment and food supply. I can make food out of anything and I have more than enough medical supplies to treat a company of wounded people (supply growing every week).

[RONSERESURPLUS]

Hello all, Responce to gus

I agree, all in the part except that yo need to prep and trsain NOW, Not later! Build those Bridges strong and well and they wil serve in the days ahead, those that get tied up in a 'Name" Like MILITIA, I see it as thier issue?


RON

[SHAMUSPI]

I suppose readers in this thread have seen the news on the arrests of this Michigan militia? The greatest enemy our country faces is from within; APATHY of the citizentry - at the voting poles, in town meetings, etc.

[Gus556]

A rag tag nut job group and they are the greatest threat from within?

One or two members from here could have had them in the ground as worm food by daybreak. That group was FAR from a threat. The media overstated their threat because they were Christians.

[RONSERESURPLUS]

hello all, RON L here- SERE SURPLUS


And Know that this Admistartion will Use any and all possible things to JUMP OUR RIGHTS! Any one who owns a Gun, who has faith and who repesents a Challange to them they FEAR! Thats just fact! I'll start no Trouble, but I'll not shrink from it? Look for more Abuses to our Gun and other rights! Leftist's never seem to stop in thier quest to label us all as "NUT JOBS" , View our "FAITH" as a Threat to thier BS and they fear folks that call them what they are? I tire of trying to get folks to wake up?


RON