There are No Sidelines in Civil War, By WiscoMando

“Hong Kongers are the most sophisticated insurgents I have seen. If America goes to full civil war, I suspect even Hong Kongers will be surpassed. Americans surely will surpass Hong Kongers on extreme violence…


Everyone who is not actively hiding can be found. Those with most to lose are often easiest to target. This still does not seem to have dawned on many people. As if this is a game and they can play from the sidelines.
There are no sidelines in a civil war.” – Michael Yon

 

I finally had the opportunity to take a break from the craziness that has been 2020. I mean a real break, a return to what 2019 and prior was. Wisconsin deer hunting season is a tradition that spans back generations. I have had the good fortune to get to know people that have been doing it since before my parents were born, and it is part of the heritage=(https://wiscontext.org/when-deer-hunting-wisconsin-shifted-slaughter-sport) of the state:

“Deer hunting is foundational to Wisconsin’s identity as a state, with its pilgrimage to field and forest helping define the change of seasons and renewal of bonds with family and friends…he customs of the autumnal deer hunt have become ingrained and venerated.”

Controlavirus can’t touch us out here, the tradition carries on, except for maybe the lack of full bars, flowing beer, and cheering football fans after shooting hours close. The fools in DC can’t tell us what to do, how the deer behave, how to gut, skin, butcher, and cook the deer either.

And that is a real refreshing take that harkens back to the way life was, a reminder of the self-sufficiency that one must have going forward, and not just in the survivalist-prepper arena, but between your ears.

I couldn’t believe the feeling of it. Sitting in the woods, waiting for a prey animal to be close enough to take so we could have meat to enjoy. It was so peaceful, so proper, so liberating. When we got back into town, I was immediately reminded of just what the state of things are. Fear, masks, uncertainty – pervasive and uninvited. Awareness of what is going on, what we may be heading toward was like a slap, and felt the stress rising in my chest and neck.

So, we drive, and we talk. I sit alone in the truck, heading home, and think about what we’re headed toward. I remember that we are behind enemy lines, and we have everything to lose.

“There are no sidelines in a civil war.”

What are we going to do?

Train, and learn. Here’s a recent thought chain:

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Read that again, that famous sentence, that second amendment. Most people lock onto the last four words: “shall not be infringed.” Rightly so, it’s highly important. It simply states “You can’t deprive me of my arms, of any type, in any case, at all, ever.” Yeah, but they do, and we know they do, and we do nothing to stop them from doing it, because, well, Waco, Ruby Ridge, Bundy Ranch, etc. We don’t want to get shot in the face.

But there’s a deeper, more important message here. Hat tip to T.L. Davis (link) for his article that caused enlightenment on this, and to bring it out further.

Here’s what to do. Drop the first four words, instead of focusing on the last four.

Drop “A well regulated milita.” Now it reads “being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Do you see it? “Being necessary to the security of a free State.”


“STATE, noun [Latin , to stand, to be fixed.]

1. Condition; the circumstances of a being or thing at any given time.

5. A political body, or body politic; the whole body of people united under one government, whatever may be the form of the government.

More usually the word signifies a political body governed by representatives; a commonwealth; as the States of Greece; the States of America. In this sense, state has sometimes more immediate reference to the government” – Websters 1828 Dictionary

Do you see that? This is how it reads:
A. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State
B. A well regulated Militia, shall not be infringed.
C. being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms
D. the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

You see, you read that “free state” section both ways:

Milita <- free state -> arms.
Political freedom <- state of being armed -> personal freedom.

State, n. Condition; the circumstances of a being or thing at any given time.”
A FREE STATE. A STATE OF FREEDOM. A STATE OF POLITICAL
AND PERSONAL FREEDOM. The founders, the thinkers, authors, of these amendments knew that the only way to ensure a state of personal freedom was with arms, and armed fellows (meatspace, baby). They had just fought against a Tyrant with a capital T, and petty tyrants in their locale, that had tried to take away their guns. But they also were smart enough to understand the duplicate status and usage of the word state.

How many people have forgot that the revolution didn’t start because of a fucking tea tax? On April 19th, the British Regulars were marching not to collect taxes, but to disarm the countryside of their guns. Boston was already disarmed. The countryside collectively said “Hell no!”

Some of the founders were literally plowing asunder their arms to ensure the British would not find them. That’s right folks, the people were burying their rifles 250 years ago, too. Don’t take my word for it – read a little bit of David Hackett Fischer.

Personally, this came as an interested reflection upon the current state of mind we are in as a country. A dual state, where we are balancing on the tightrope between the ballot box, and the cartridge box. But that’s another article.

They’re still coming for the guns. They always will. But right now, we are out ahead of that.

It’s time folks, there’s no more. Like Concerned American said recently: “The next 30 days will decide whether or not America and its traditional citizens survive.”

I am resolved to no longer obey tyrants. Are you?

 

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About the Author: NC Scout

NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .

46 Comments

  1. Anonymous December 10, 2020 at 05:35

    4.5

  2. Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 06:54

    How many people have forgot that the revolution didn’t start because of a fucking tea tax? On April 19th, the British Regulars were marching not to collect taxes, but to disarm the countryside of their guns. Boston was already disarmed. The countryside collectively said “Hell no!”

    I believe the British were actually marching to the armory to requisition powder. Under the guise of marching to the frontier to “defend” the people of Boston.

    The war actually started because corporations were out of control, and the British were stealing all the land, state official offices, and would only promote British nobility in the Army and Navy. Plus the British had been going around burning down the farms of those aligned “Against the Crown” for ten years before anyone shot back.

    Our history has been greatly diluted by commies and corporate shills. It’s actually much more interesting that we know.
    FYI, after the shots at Lexington and Concord, the local “Farmers” chased the British all the way back to their ships and killed about 270 of them. Constantly harassing them with ambushes the entire way. British soldiers wrote journal entries about the experience. Every 5 minutes, some Redcoat would get a .70 caliber hole shot through them.

    We aren’t that angry yet… But it’s coming…

    • wwes December 10, 2020 at 08:38

      When the British came to Lexington and Concord, they were coming for the powder and balls, which would effectively disarm them. No different than trying to eliminate our ammo today- get rid of the ammo and the guns are useless.
      Initially the British dumped a bunch of the balls in a pond or creek, but the Colonials just fished them back out.
      I think I remember reading that the British broke or took the elevation screws out of the town’s cannons as well.

      One of the folks who picked off a good number of the British was Hezekiah Wyman. You can read several different versions of his story, here is one:
      https://www.winchester.us/DocumentCenter/View/3528/White-Horseman?bidId=

      Samuel Whittemore was another one who gave better than he received:
      https://blog.uspatriottactical.com/american-heroes-stone-cold-samuel-whittemore/

      • Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 09:26

        Your stories are probably more true. I remember reading somewhere in a thick book that the British used “Powder Requisition for the Defense of the Frontier from Savages” as a cover for disarming the people.
        The true story is probably both. Since the British basically invented fake news.
        Thanks for the links. I will read them later when I take a break from punching primers and reaming pockets.

        • wwes December 10, 2020 at 10:17

          If you do read the storied, it might pay to read a few different versions- those were just a couple of examples, the versions can vary some, especially with Hezakiah Wyman. History is interesting!
          Some folks say that it has a lot of historical inaccuracies, but David Hackett Fischer’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” has a lot of good info in it, if you can find is used it’s usually really cheap too.

          I’m a little envious, sitting at the loading bench right now sounds pretty good!

      • 71M December 10, 2020 at 22:19

        Thanks for posting those sites of historical value!

    • oughtsix December 10, 2020 at 09:11

      “We aren’t that angry yet…”

      Oh, yes we are.

      • Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 09:29

        Most of the people I know and work with honestly believe that Biden is gonna be the next president. They have never even heard of Sidney Powell or Lin Wood.
        The fake news is catered to each zip code, and the psychological profile on your phone or computer.
        Things are gonna get spicy. But not how you think they are. Your phone and computer is deceiving you.

        • oughtsix December 10, 2020 at 10:55

          Johnny, I’ve been around quite awhile, lived many a way, always learning, always seeking the truth, ever more aware and on guard against the enemies of my country and our sacred heritage of Liberty… long before computers and cell phones. I am not deceived by these trinkets and I have great discernment wrt bullshit.

          My journey of awakening began on the parade ground of Ft Gordon, 1963, when it was announced to the thousands of troops assembled that JFK had been killed. Remember where you were on that day? Oh, no you don’t, you weren’t around yet.

          Perhaps I should have just said, “Oh, yes I am.” You could have spared me the patronizing remarks. I know that I am not alone in my anger, disgust and determination to prevail against those who are destroying this country, hence the “we.”

          • Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 12:21

            I wasn’t trying to be rude or condescending.I was merely sharing some street level intel.
            Take a chill pill dude. It’s gonna be ok.
            Also, for reference, don’t tell people how long you have been awake and not done anything.
            It’s not a good look… Quite the opposite really…

        • Cavguy December 10, 2020 at 11:07

          Hey JP, you still in BALLMORE behind enemy lines? I was on the DELMARVA till 2018. Wall writings and tea leaves now I’m in the American Redoubt. In my little town in Idaho the rhythms of life change very little, or so I’m told. I’m an outsider and not invited into certain circles, yet. Hey I’m a federal snitch for all they know, i respect that fact and think its acceptable Behavior.

          My point is no one out here is concerned with DC of who’s president. They are more concerned with the influx of outsiders. Californians, Oregon, Washington, and East coasters are buying up any property that comes up for sale. And they hate us. Frankly I don’t blame them.

          Cavguy

          • Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 12:23

            Sounds like more mouths to feed when things go sideways.
            Unfortunately, they rent their house to immigrants or sell it to the Chinese or Indians.
            Which hurts us even more. They colonize you and me at the same time.
            What a mess.

          • Daniel Morgan December 10, 2020 at 13:44

            Small town in Idaho sounds nice and I would seriously think about it for when I ultimately retire from my career. For now, I can’t make a living in a small town like that the way I can in a small city in PA. My lifestyle here is very good, but in all seriousness I have given thought to moving out west to a small town where I can get some more land than we have here and retire, relax, and get away from the mask ninnies in the grocery store and at Home Depot. But one thing to think about no matter where you live: If the local shops can’t get ammo and guns wholesale to sell to you, and the incoming admin uses exec orders to stop interstate (mail order) sales of ammo, mags, reloading components, and firearms parts (they did that in NZ, banned things like lower parts kits, and Biden says in his gun control docs on his website that is what he will do here) it will not matter if you live a nice life in a nice small town in Idaho where people don’t care who is President in the White House in Washington DC. Don’t forget, too that FDR used a World War One law, the Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917 to justify his executive order banning American citizens from privately owning gold and requiring them to turn it in. He also use that same law to order all of the banks closed although retroactively (in violation of the Constitution which specifically bans ex post facto laws) granted him contemporaneous authority for the banks closure, but private ownership of gold was not permitted again until the 1970’s. That same law could allow President Biden to declare a national gun violence emergency and demand turn in of whatever he wants, AR’s AK’s, and/or greater than 10 round mags, semi-auto rifles and shotguns, handguns, whatever. Being in Idaho does not protect you from that stuff. A lot of people are too young to remember the FDR gold seizure. They literally required everyone to turn in their gold and they did prosecute people found to have retained gold beyond the deadline. And the .FED-GOV got away with it! This article is interesting reading about the TWTE Act: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/modern-american-history/article/secret-life-of-statutes-a-century-of-the-trading-with-the-enemy-act/77DD7CF528D3190CFC8CF8FF6DDAACB0#

        • Daniel Morgan December 10, 2020 at 14:04

          It SHOULD go without needing to be said that all of are hoping that President Trump’s re-election is ultimately recognized and that he will remain our President. Hopefully the Texas+17 other states lawsuit against the 4 fraud states will be the key to undoing the fraud that has been carried out. We are all hoping that Trump can once again pull a rabbit out of his hat, but we all also know that it really does look like the election was stolen from the American people and that the Biden people will get away with it for now UNLESS this last, best hope for America and all mankind goes the right way at the Supreme Court. And if Biden’s people get away with it, as we hope they will not, but yes it appears they will, then we must re-elect President Trump in 2024. In the past the establishment insiders stole an election and gave it to a creature of the swamp, in 1832. In 1836 the American people’s candidate for President got his revenge by winning outright in a way that could not be stolen from him again. Andrew Jackson came back from the sting of being robbed of the White House in 1832 to being one of our best Presidents, ever. On his first day in office, President Trump placed Andrew Jackson’s official portrait in the Oval Office. They have a lot in common and they both had elections stolen from them. BOTH did (will) come back to be elected in the next election. So, what’s the point of all of this? When people say Biden will become President they are unfortunately probably right. They are not misinformed. We hope they are prematurely concluding that this is over and that ultimately President Trump and the American people will win at the Supreme Court and remain President, but those people are not misinformed. Convincing yourself that Trump’s got this in the bag is misinforming. We’ve been robbed, he’s been robbed, and unless something starts going our way the robbers are going to get away with it. The four fraud states have until 3 PM today (12/10/2020) to file their responses to the Texas+17 lawsuit. The Supreme Court then has to decide if they will hear the case or dismiss it. Then they have to hear it and decide it the right way. That’s a lot that has to go the American people’s way and I wonder if we’re lucky enough for all of that.

          • SemperFi, 0321 December 10, 2020 at 17:07

            DM,
            you can’t get away from the mask ninnies, yesterday the Gov of Wyoming instituted a mask rule throughout the state, even my little Wyo town of 1k is following orders.
            30 yrs ago I used to live down the road from where Cavguy is now, same type folks as here and still all uber compliant. There were 2 of us in the grocery store today without a mask, and both of us former Marines. The rest were snarling at us behind their masks but no one said a word. All my friends play along too, and all spineless cowards, they’re afraid of their wives and kids for not playing the PC game. When I bitch them out, they just shrug it off and say to go along instead of making waves.
            These are the same folks who will rise up and fight evil for God and Country??? I fuk’n doubt it.

          • Max M Wiley December 10, 2020 at 17:39

            1. Don’t put too much faith in the seven black robed druids in DC. Even IF (and that’s a big if, IMO) they overturn the elections in the four states requested, there is no guarantee that Trump ends up President. And I’m only saying it’s a big if because the Court has a bad habit of letting us down on important stuff like this and the NFA 1934 and Obamacare, just as quick examples. I think the case is obvious on the merits regardless of who want or don’t want to win.
            2. If Biden does indeed end up taking office and they effectively get away with this mess, what makes you think there will ever be a straight election in this country ever again? 2024 is not the time to be doing something about it.

            “A man’s rights rest in three boxes. The ballot box, jury box and the cartridge box.” -Frederick Douglass
            We got no justice at the ballot box.
            It remains to be seen if there’s any to be had at the jury box but time is short and hope is fading.
            If not, that will leave only one way.

          • Rucksack Rob December 10, 2020 at 19:37

            Is this Dan Morgan the commo guy? A simple yes/no reply is all that’s required. Thanks

          • NC Scout December 10, 2020 at 19:54

            No, he is not.

        • SemperFi, 0321 December 10, 2020 at 14:59

          JP,
          the different news sources you list is very true, lot of folks I know haven’t a clue of what is going on with the re-vote, they think Trump refuses to leave WH because he’s Hitler. Media spread those lies last summer and now Trump is the bad guy for fighting back. Election fraud, what election fraud, Biden won. They don’t have a clue of the Dominion fraud or anything else, and they also refuse to look at alternate sources to confirm my lies.
          It’s a fuk’n scam on all of us from the Bolshevik media, and the stupid masses who believe everything from their idiot box.
          Divide and conquer.

          • boss21 December 10, 2020 at 17:59

            When Trump prevails the revelations train will only pick up speed. If Biden prevails it will only be if Trump concedes – not happening. Enough of the real players (whole states no less) are finally awake to what the whackjobs’ so called reset entails.
            But lets just say Biden is installed – who gives a shit if lowers are banned or gold is regulated. Those of us in the blue areas have been operating under Moscow rules for ages and living quite well. Freedom (and slavery) are mental states not legal conditions. We are a majority by a huge margin in this land. We are the builders and growers. Start acting like it . Tune out the screeching of an imploding left. Atlas (us) can merely shrug. If they go full retard and invite in foreign armies we will die glorious deaths.
            I will be in DC this weekend if any of you will be, let me know if you want to meet.

        • Mark. December 12, 2020 at 14:35

          I too believe that Biden will be the next president followed closely on his heels by Kamala Harris, or commie harris, a more appropriate name. I believe that we are witnessing a coup, probably the most brazen one in US history even eclipsing those involving Lincoln or JFK.

      • Ben Leucking December 10, 2020 at 18:19

        Not just angry. Seething angry.

  3. Anonymous December 10, 2020 at 07:09

    5

  4. Truth-in-Tension December 10, 2020 at 08:30

    A wonderful article. I particularly liked the author’s statement “They’re still coming for the guns. They always will.” This statement perfectly captures the mindset of the tyrants throughout man’s his[story]. Tyrants not only want to disarm freemen, they must disarm freemen, in order to temporarily satisfy their insatiable cravings for control, domination, and suppression of freemen.

  5. Big Country December 10, 2020 at 09:58

    Well written and good historical background. The question remains: “Are we the sons of these men or whipped curs?”

  6. Reg December 10, 2020 at 10:00

    “Lift heavy, ruck far, buy ammo…”

  7. americanlife702 December 10, 2020 at 10:16

    Excellent article. Sending to family in Wisconsin.

  8. Daniel Morgan December 10, 2020 at 10:40

    “They’re still coming for the guns. They always will. But right now, we are out ahead of that.
    It’s time folks, there’s no more.”

    It’s time? Now? OK, boss, what should we do? What should we do right now? What should we do to stop them from coming for the guns now? Right now? By the way it’s a shocker to hear that the Trump Administration is coming for guns, but if you say so… What should we do, right now?

    • WiscoMando December 10, 2020 at 11:19

      Fucking A’ people like you are dense.

      Are there any guns left to buy? Is there any ammo? One billion rounds of 5.56 on backorder from just one company, and you think shit’s gonna be easy? Is your gear ready? Is your mind.

      The point is to resolve yourself against giving them up, telling your snitch neighbors you have them, and getting yourself into a mindset of resolution.

      But you want to attack me on the internet, and act a fool. It’s your right to do so, and my right to exclude you from my life.

      Godspeed.

      • Patriotman December 10, 2020 at 11:53

        :) Well said.

        Hope you are doing well, my friend!

      • wwes December 10, 2020 at 12:42

        If there was a thumbs up button for your reply I would have clicked it. Thanks for the article.

      • Daniel Morgan December 10, 2020 at 13:23

        “The point is to resolve yourself against giving them up, telling your snitch neighbors you have them, and getting yourself into a mindset of resolution.”
        Wait, I”m the one who is dense?
        First of all, who reads this site and has not already done all of that stuff that I quoted from you here?
        Second, If “The point is…” as you said in your comment to me, then why didn’t you just say The Point in your original post?

        “But you want to attack me on the internet, and act a fool. It’s your right to do so, and my right to exclude you from my life.”
        First, who’s the fool?
        Second, I did not attack you. You said, “It’s time folks, there’s no more” and I replied asking what we should do right now. Had you said what we should do right now in your original post, I would not have had to ask you that.
        Third, as for “my right to exclude you from my life,” I guess that is your right. You can take your ball and go home now.

      • Scurvy December 10, 2020 at 19:22

        One of my local gun shops/ranges claims that he was advised by his suppliers for ammunition that all ammunition production will be allocated to fulfill government orders for the next three months. That was four months ago.
        Anyone know what the total production capacity for all ammunition manufactures is? Maybe millions of rounds a day. And virtually none is being sent to retailers? BS
        The shop owner has been in business for the past 50 years ans this information was told to me face to face by a friend who will get my business no mater what he tells me about ammunition supplies.

    • CK Bristol December 10, 2020 at 11:29

      If you have to ask, then just put your mask on and stay in your allotted corner.

      • Johnny Paratrooper December 10, 2020 at 12:17

        For real…

    • Justa Numba December 10, 2020 at 12:22

      Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. To me that means get ready to die but train like you don’t want too die.

    • Mark. December 12, 2020 at 14:12

      Stop wearing your masks, and refuse the vaccination. Meanwhile, support local businesses in defying the lockdown restrictions, even to the point of blockading entrance ways to keep the police out, as happened in the case of a New Jersey Gym. Organize in numbers to prevent police from closing businesses and arresting business owners. Such organization can and should initially be at the local and county level. Such actions should be viewed as retaking the moral high ground, and moral high ground is as important as physical high ground in any conflict. Such actions would also be reclaiming the initiative in moving our country back to a state of normalcy, and would force the state onto the defensive.

  9. Bobo December 10, 2020 at 14:57

    Its time to eliminate them, until they cease their aggression. There are no avenues left. What the normies think is irrelevant as it was during the colonial period of tumukt.

    • Paraclete December 12, 2020 at 11:04

      “Its time to eliminate them, until they cease their aggression.”
      …until they no longer exist…imho

  10. NY Oathkeeper December 10, 2020 at 15:13

    Yes,Behind enemy lines.Anyone remember Hogans Hero’s?

  11. Max M Wiley December 10, 2020 at 17:24

    “Millions of Americans will (soon) be wondering why should America exist in practice if it doesn’t exist in principle?” -Tom Luongo

  12. SemperFi, 0321 December 10, 2020 at 20:11

    boss21,
    I’m sick beyond giving a shit over all the idiots throwing around “that’s not legal”. They can’t think outside the box and have already capitulated to mental slavery. There’s not even a brain that’s usable anyway.
    And the worst part, the majority think that way.

  13. Machine Trooper December 10, 2020 at 21:55

    To extend the theme in the comment thread, this article on generational theory, Biblical prophecy, and the USA is worth reading:

    https://elijahdispatched.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-turnings-part-4-crisis.html

  14. Shinmen Takezo December 11, 2020 at 02:06

    Listen to the first few minutes of this video.
    If true and this is presented it will in fact reverse this election and start CWII.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5TTpZ19ajo&feature=emb_logo

    Also–I got this when I attempted to post.
    Is this some sorta’ outside attack?

    A potentially unsafe operation has been detected in your request to this site
    Your access to this service has been limited. (HTTP response code 403)

    If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance.

    Block Technical Data

    Also–Google is now starting to block my searches.
    Am switching to Tor browser.

    • SemperFi, 0321 December 11, 2020 at 13:13

      I get those all the time trying to access WRSA links. We’re being blocked from patriot sites.

      • Liberty or Death! December 17, 2020 at 14:55

        Yeah, it’s coming, and coming fast. I’m already seeing the major banks and credit card companies blocking some of my “liberty” transactions. I now have a warrant out for my arrest because I couldn’t find a store that would let me shop without a mask. So, finally I grabbed what I wanted and put the cash on the counter plus $5 and walked out with my picture being taken and the store on the phone with the sheriff. I won’t say too much here, because it’s all being monitored, but the SHTF is no longer a future event for me personally or for our country.
        Thanks for staying in the fight.
        LIBERTY OR DEATH!

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