Join or Die

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Join or Die

I watched a neighbor take down his ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag the other day, which was unusual. He decided to fly the stars and stripes at half-mast in honor of 9/11. The ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag went back up the next day, per usual, and it got me thinking about the importance of symbols.

The ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ slogan has survived hundreds of years because it’s tied to the American spirit, and the rattlesnake image is a uniquely American symbol. The rattlesnake is unique for two reasons: it only exists in America and it warns with a rattle before striking. The timber rattler was well respected by American colonists. At one-point Benjamin Franklin suggested shipping some of them to Britain in response to the convicts that were being exported by the British. He viewed it as generous since at least the rattlesnakes gave a warning before striking. (Sound like a far fetched problem? Here’s your modern day reference point: https://nypost.com/2018/03/08/town-says-nyc-is-illegally-shipping-homeless-families-upstate/.)

We live and let live, but we also do not bow to a king. So when tyrannical forces try to impose their will on us, it might not go well for them. Was true in the 1700s and it’s true today. Back then, Ben Franklin also knew that during spicy times we couldn’t just keep to ourselves. As the French and Indian War ramped up, there was a very real threat of bad guys busting into people’s homes intent on scalping and killing. So, Franklin put out a more urgent slogan: ‘Join or Die’. It had the image a rattlesnake laid out in pieces. The potential power of the whole was there to see.

Shifting back to present day, it’s seems we are entering a time where the ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ mindset is not enough. There have been some excellent articles recently on how to defend against mob violence (see Bracken on Neighborhood Security and Jack Lawson’s Civil Defense, Volumes I & II On Sale Now).

Consensus seems to be that an organized and well-trained group has the best odds for success.

We talk a lot about certain gear being a ‘force multiplier’, and I’m all for it. We’ve seen recently where one man can mount a successful defense against mob attackers because of better gear and training. But that’s a tough road by yourself. I’d rather have more forces on my side, the ultimate ‘force multiplier’.

Going back to my neighbor, I’ve been meaning to strike up a conversation with him about that flag and what it means to him. I’ll do that the next time I see him. And it feels about time to start flying ‘Join or Die’.

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  1. Anonymous September 15, 2020 at 08:17

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  2. James September 15, 2020 at 09:39

    Hmmmm…..,I had a neighbor flying the Gadsen would have talked with him a long time ago.Our best bet is family/friends/neighbors you live in a good area.I know some folks live for lack of better phrase”Behind enemy lines”,all I can think there is move if possible.

    I have a “Join Or Die” t-shirt,a lot of folks that are strangers have mentioned they like it and one person lives nearby and we are working towards a friendship.

  3. americanlife702 September 15, 2020 at 10:05

    This may be wildly unpopular here but I’ve gone more toward Blood and Soil as a slogan. Join or Die is great symbology but each segment of the snake represented a colony. It’s kinda like, join what?

    • Alan Burquist September 15, 2020 at 10:44

      Blut und Boden.. A Nazi concept of Richard Walther Darre..
      Nice way to smear this website as Nazis..

      Lots of that going around the Interwebz these days..
      Almost like it is planned!

      • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 13:15

        What you are referencing is called an IIA. Or Interactive Internet Activity.
        It’s a new super weapon, and it’s the theme of the documentary “Shadowgate” by Mille Weaver, Tore, and Pat Bergy.
        They are actively monitoring us, and in real time interfering with communication operations by injecting topics and ideology into the conversations.

        It was started in 2007, if not earlier, because dropping leaflets like WW2 and Vietnam, was no longer effective. Pat Bergy told me that it was used in Iraq as a method to talk down suicide bombers in chat rooms in Iraq. Saving the lives of countless U.S. soldiers. Then, If I understand the situation correctly, It was used to radicalize the Sons of Iraq using the same tactics in reverse, and turn them into a weapon known to us today as ISIS. This is used in ALL social media. Facebook, Twitter, Tinder, Grinder, you name it, they are there waiting in the shadows. Shadownet was the name of one of the first effective programs if I recall correctly.

        There is no way to counter this other than to understand it does happen. Also, all Ideologies choose to appropriate any symbols of their targeted market. The “Blood and Soil” meme is no different than the “Join or die” meme or the “Hammer and Sickle” symbol. Any and all symbols will be used by both sides, as long as it motivates their people to get involved.

        Watch the Shadowgate documentary again. You’ll learn more the second and third time around. I have watched it 4 or 5 times because I used to be regular Infantry, and had NO IDEA we had weapons like this.

        IIA’s the latest, and greatest, super weapon. They have armies of digital soldiers. Which is EXACTLY why Flynn gave his speech calling for an army of digital Soldiers to defend this country on the internet. His reason being, we are losing the war, and need to form up, and get actively involved.

        • Alan Burquist September 15, 2020 at 14:11

          So, you equate the Eugenics slogans of an honorary SS Gruppenfeurer and the Hammer and Sickle of international communism, to a flag of the Founding Fathers of the American Republic??? Hmmmm, Interesting!

          Back in the 90s the Patriot/Militia movement was labeled as Nazis after the OKC bombing.. Leading to the reelection of Bill Clinton.. Declared terrorists blah blah blah, long before there was an IIA.. I know, because I was involved back then.. FBI will still kill Patriots, like Levoy Finnicum, but take a knee for Communist Arsonists.. Being labeled as Nazi and Terrorists set us back 20yrs.. Now the Militias are rising again, and they desperately NEED to label us as Nazis again.. Last thing we need is Nazi Slogans or Socialist Symbology..

          America has plenty of our own Symbology, that represent Honor and Liberty..
          A motley band of rebels, facing the Greatest Empire in the World! Created a
          Republic, in the age of Kings.. A Republic hadn’t existed since Rome!
          That is what “Join or Die” represents, to ME!

          • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 16:49

            No. No. And No.
            I am saying that Godwin’s law has been a Psy-Op since the invention of the internet.
            https://infogalactic.com/info/Godwin%27s_Law
            Also, there is nothing wrong with dead Communists, Nationalism, or Resistance to tyranny and I politely refuse to say anything to the contrary.

            I think I’m gonna call my Militia “The Copperheads”. Because they are invisible to the eye. Best camouflage I have ever seen is the skin of a Maryland Copperhead. It’s incredible how good it is.

            I gonna put Copperheads on EVERYTHING.

      • Curious Passerby September 15, 2020 at 13:33

        Ditto what that guy said. Let’s leave behind the 80 year old symbols of a dead, failed, foreign enemy government and cling bitterly to the symbols of our nation and its traditions. The Eagle, not the adler. The stars and stripes, not the hakenkreuz. At least our symbols represent winners.
        That being said, I like the alternative No Step on Snek version. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-no-step-on-snek-morale-patch/52982 I thought it was funny I found it on a Finnish site.
        Not domestic, but I like the Honey Badger. Not just as a joke, but seriously-Nothing stops it, nothing hurts it, nothing contains it, and it just takes what it wants.
        http://www.patchtown.com/images/products/detail/418HONEYBADGER.jpg

      • americanlife702 September 15, 2020 at 13:35

        I’m not smearing anyone and I don’t care who said it first.

      • americanlife702 September 15, 2020 at 13:58

        We’re all smeared as Nazi’s no matter what. You don’t even have to be White to be called a Nazi anymore.

        • Curious Passerby September 15, 2020 at 15:35

          Not good enough in my opinion. If you go to a patriot gathering, and the media and socials are full of pics of guys with nazi regalia, you’re not going to be able to deny the charge. You’re going to be tarred and feathered just for being associated. The pics will speak for themselves. If you go to a patriot gathering, and everyone is clean-cut and wearing patriot gear and acting civilized, the story is harder to spin. I went to Glenn Beck’s event on the mall years ago. Everyone I saw was nice, clean-cut, well-mannered, respectful, and they even cleaned up their trash, unlike the normal mall goers and the angry liberal mob. Did you see the imagery from the Richmond protest this year (I wasn’t there, just watched it)? There might have been nazi gear, but I didn’t see it in the many pics and videos. I DID see a dude picking up trash on the sidewalk, people being friendly, people from all background, groups, and races smiling and talking, patriot gear, etc. That is the image I think we all need to project. That is the kind of broad-based grassroots appeal patriotism should have. Just contrast that kind of gathering with any Antifa BLM mob. The pics tell the story.

          • americanlife702 September 15, 2020 at 21:50

            Yeah I see what you’re saying. I’m not a nazi. I swore the Oath and have done my best to uphold it, even put myself in harms way a couple times. Luckily those events ended without violence. Well one of them did but that was an offsite ambush.
            One of my Ancestors was a Founding Father and that’s all being eradicated with this Worldwide anti White insurgency. Yes I’m an American Nationalist but together with every other White population on Earth we’re about 8% and declining rapidly. Hence the racial aspect. I didn’t choose it to be this way but it is.

          • americanlife702 September 15, 2020 at 21:51

            I guess you’re right though that the slogan would be more divisive than anything.

  4. Truth-in-Tension September 15, 2020 at 10:41

    I enjoyed your article. We are living in interesting times.

    There have been many previous comments, stating that we need a strong leader in the patriot community in order to effectively organize and resist the communist insurgency. At this stage in the friction that we find ourselves and our states in, I am not sure that is a really a wise approach. Later, as the friction affects more of the general population, and they have suffered from the communist then yes the approach would be valid.

    Keep in mind, that any attempt to centralize the organization of the patriot community would most assuredly be compromised, as all centralized organizations are. The Tea Party being one example. The Federal Reserve has unlimited fiat paper to bribe any organization, therefore, treachery would be the norm and very difficult to prevent.

    Currently, we do not know who to trust. Would you trust, the CDC, congress, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, military or even you neighbor? It appears that all of these have been compromised. America, currently is to be moving in the direction of China, Cuba, Germany, Russia and Venezuela prior to the communist / socialist take over of those countries. A study of history shows us that once the communist take over a country there seldom is a successful counter insurgency, although, death, destruction and despair always accompanies communism. It is a godless, death based ideology.

    Unfortunately, Americans for the last 75 years have been a very mobile society. During this period it has been the norm for families to move from one city / state to another for employment opportunities. This was not by accident, as David Rockefeller outlined, the easiest way to destroy a community with deep family ties is to buyout and shut down local employment, and move the employment opportunities to other communities and then finally to other countries. This cut the ties and roots to the local community, and results in a trail of hollowed out towns and families living a life of hopelessness.

    So, today you may live next door to someone that appears to be a motivated sunshine patriot, but how long have you known that person? My guess is that most people do not know their neighbor or neighbors well enough to trust them with their family’s lives. In fact, your neighbor may even be an agent or informer for some LE agency and gladly would report you in order to receive a reward, therefore, be very cautious with your associations during this time of increasing communist friction.

    Matt Bracken has written about how very small suburban units can very effectively handle communist rioters. The IRA used small decentralized units to defeat the British military occupation of Ireland. The point is, decentralized, small, unknown units are extremely difficult to identify, compromise, target and remove.

    The communist / insurgency is picking up speed, and becoming more aggressive. I have no doubt that most the fires in the west were intentionally started. The death penalty should be given to anyone that would start a forest fire. Also, I believe it is highly probable that the Chinese communist party is working hand-in-hand with the international globalist funding and organizing the communist insurrection. Also, my opinion is that both the governments of Canada and Mexico may be providing some under-the-table support as well.

    • johnyMac September 15, 2020 at 10:57

      No argument Truth-In-Tension, totally agree.

      Small independent cells is the way to go. Learn from the Obama administration and all of the independent cells that did their mischief there. Then after Trump’s administration took power.

      73 & God Bless

    • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 13:18

      We had a strong leader. His name is General Flynn, and they destroyed his reputation and smeared his name. Forever tainting his ability to lead us effectively without demoralizing us.

      A brilliant move by the Deepstate, and their traitorous generals like Mattis and Jones. They took one of our best chessmen off the board.

      • Shinmen Takezo September 15, 2020 at 17:14

        I have a strong suspicion that General Flynn will get a full pardon on November 4th–and I have a strong suspicion (in my deep gutty wutts) that it will be General Flynn who takes charge of the ass-kicking and name taking once President Trump invokes the insurrection act on November 4th or 5th.

        Here is a guy who to the deep state actors tried to railroad into prison, who nearly destroyed him economically, who threatened his family… ya’ think he will have the motivation to go Ghengis Khann on the Rev-Com’s? I think so.

        If President Trump want to invoke a ‘scoobie-doo’ with the ABR’s–this is what he should do.

        I would support President Trump fully if he were to invoke the Insurrection Act. And one of the main targets propelling insurrection will be the MSM corporations–which he should take action against with Federal Marshals and troops across this country. I would support arresting all of these MSM talking heads who will be propelling insurrection–it would not be a hard thing to do. 90% of them are in NYC alone. Ditto with state and local politicians.

        Also I would like Matt Bracken’s thoughts on President Trump ‘calling forth the militia of the several states’ under Title 10.

        I know you’re out there lurking Matt.

        How they could rally county by county or city by city. Could President Trump grant them immunity from their actions in defense of the nation? Would they be subject to the UCMJ while serving? Could they be supplied by regular military channels?

        Also–coiuld Kyle’s ad-hoc militia who showed up in Kenosha be covered under such regulations? Would Kyle’s actions as a militia member (all males 17 to 45) be covered under Title 10 and UCMJ regulations–and if so, could President Trump take him out of state custody and place him under federal protection with his case reviewed by JAG Officers, or could any prosecution under UCMJ be halted by presidential directives?

        Dr. Edwin Veirra it seems is the legal expert on the militia. I have not seen anything from him lately.

        • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 22:01

          Trump does not need to call forth the Militia. Have you seen the Trump Navy? Have you been to a shooting range lately?
          Also, I knew the Deputy Director of Special Operations Forces and Counterterrorism when he was a Lt. Colonel in the 82nd. His name is BG Marcus Evans and he is 100% tracking on the situation, I linked him up with BG Robert Spalding so that he can debrief him on modern warfare i.e. “Stealth War”.

          The current terrorist situation will be 100% his responsibility when this kicks off. He is a very, very serious man.

          Domestic enemies are 100% military targets because you can deputize Military to serve as Police. I have been deputized previously. It’s 100% LEGAL!!! The terrorists in America are playing very stupid games. When you give Military police powers, they take all orders from police. Acting only as a supplement.

          https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/05/trump-insurrection-act-military-troops-police-ice.html

          Trust me dude. They have a GREAT plan. Very, very good. 11/10 would follow. He used to be the Big Dog for Ranger Bat. And he is the reason people talk about “Sending the 82nd” because BG Evans LOVES the 82nd.

          https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/1744371/general-officer-assignments/

          “Brig. Gen. Marcus S. Evans, deputy commanding general (Support), 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, to deputy director for special operations and counterterrorism, J-3, Joint Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.”

          There are leaks in D.C, which is how we know the plan, because THEY know the plan.

    • Prof Spartan September 15, 2020 at 14:10

      In regards to “trusting your neighbors with your family’s lives.” You bring up a good point that highlights the importance of an area study. Identify your assets and potential threats. Also, i would classify assets in different categories and levels of trust. For example, in a rural AO, my neighbors are generally conservative, gun owners, grow their own food etc. Starting with an area study activity of meeting your neighbors and then a neighborhood watch is a possible first step to get to know and size up folks’ capabilities, commitment, trust worthiness. Within the asset group there could be developed over time higher levels of trust, think security clearances levels. Joint neighborhood and critical infrastructure security is a broadly acceptable and a noble goal to secure the community’s well being and broad support. Further, depending on your personal situation/AO, you may want to develop a core group that are cleared/dependable/trained/capable for broader boogaloo activities.

      • Truth-in-Tension September 16, 2020 at 10:38

        I want to thank everyone for taking the time to reply to my comments. The comments and replies on this site are always well thought out, and provide exceptional information that is extremely beneficial. These two sites are truly the best sites for learning how to handle the friction we currently find ourselves in.

        American Partisan and NC Renegade are my daily go to sites. I should mention, that Contra Radio, convinced me of the importance of Amateur / Ham Radio, so in July of this year I passed my Technicians exam, and this month I am taking the General exam and my wife is taking the Technician exam.

  5. Machine Trooper September 15, 2020 at 12:46

    Symbolism is important. We’ve got a lot of superficial thinkers, even on our side.

    • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 16:54

      True. And I will be rocking an American Flag on all my kit. That way, if anyone shoots at me, I know, because knowing is half the battle.

  6. Badger September 15, 2020 at 19:34

    The Franklin flag, for those who run a flag pole (am not affiliated):

    https://www.usflags.com/join-or-die-flag-benjamin-franklin-flag.html

    They have others under the ‘Historical’ dropdown.

  7. Randolph Scott September 15, 2020 at 19:46

    You family should be trained in the use of firearms. I know children 12 years old than can run an AK and AR quite well. My wife is deadly with the 1911, .357 and a pure sniper at 500yd with the .308 pill machine. Neighbors are fine but my cadre is my family. What’s that saying, ‘fuck around … find out’.

    • James September 15, 2020 at 20:39

      What’s that saying”Play stupid games/Win stupid prizes also works.

      • Johnny Paratrooper September 15, 2020 at 22:05

        LGOP- Little Groups of Paratroops
        LGOP- Little Groups of Patriots.
        LGOP- Little Groups of Preppers

        That’s the Plan, Man. It’s the only way to fight.

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