Virginia Republicans Call for Armed Revolution if Obama Wins in November

[MichaelSoE]

The author of the Declaration of Independence is often quoted by opposing groups to support their own agenda, but there are few who accurately apply some of his oft-repeated statements. During the healthcare reform debate, angry teabaggers cited Jefferson’s line that “a little rebellion, now and then, is a good thing,” as proof that revolution against government tyranny was advocated by a Founding Father as an option in 2009, and that sentiment has not diminished three years later heading into a general election. The groups claiming President Obama is a tyrannical leader have never given one example of tyranny, but they, with the GOP’s assistance, have whipped themselves into frenzy and openly called for armed insurrection against the United States government. One may be inclined to excuse talk of rebellion as angry rhetoric from a fringe element in the tea party, but a Virginia Republican Committee newsletter has called for armed revolution if President Obama is re-elected in November.

http://www.politicususa.com/virginia-republicans-call-armed-revolution-obama-wins-november.html

[spanone]

1. appears they are advocating treason

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. fuck the "appearances" bit.

That reminds me too much of how the Democrats have shaken in their boots, afraid of their own shadows, gladly giving up their political spines to the GOP would not be too mean to them. Notice how when Obama began standing up to the assholes, his numbers rose? That should be a lesson to the rest of the dems in office.

It is not an appearance of treason, but a direct statement in support of it.

[sadbear]

2. Well, that herd DOES need culling.

[Hokie]

4. This is a common theme at the Birther blogs

The Birthers have lost over 140 cases but some are still convinced they can find "just one honest judge" or the right case they can get the President removed from the ballot. However, lately with many there seems to be a sense of desperation that armed revolution is the only thing left. It is sickening to read.

[democrat_patriot]

5. Bring it. I'm pretty sure we can take them.

What happens when VA goes for Obama?

[StrictlyRockers]

16. You mean goes for PRESIDENT Obama again, right?

Don't all US Presidents get the honorific President before their last names? Or was that honor intended only for the white Presidents?

Maybe Virginia will vote for PRESIDENT Obama by more than SIX (6!) percentage points this time!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election_in_Virginia,_2008

The 2008 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 4, 2008, which was part of the 2008 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Virginia was won by Democratic nominee Barack Obama by a 6.3% margin of victory. Prior to the election, all 17 news organizations considered this a state Obama would win, or otherwise considered as a blue state, despite the fact that initially Virginia was a swing state that both campaigns targeted heavily in 2008 and that Virginia was once one of the most reliable red states in the nation. The financial meltdown, the changing demographics, and the population increases in voter rich Northern Virginia gave Obama the edge as he was projected the winner in the Old Dominion State. It was the first time in over 40 years that Virginia voted for a Democratic presidential nominee since Lyndon B. Johnson, in his landslide election victory of 1964.

[maxrandb]

6. Does the South need to be reminded how that worked out for them the last time?

but this time, they'll find it nearly impossible to get back in the union.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

10. they still think that they won, except for us cheating by using slave labor in battles.

just look at all the confederate flags when NASCAR comes to a southern forum. They don't keep them for decoration only.

[michreject]

7. How did they convince the owner of the billboard

To let them hang that sign?

[Zen Democrat]

11. That's probably a Clear Channel billboard. They own hundreds and hundreds of them.

[jberryhill]

13. By signing a check, most likely

[Blue_Tires]

8. it's just loud blather...

besides, this proud Virginian will happily oppose them on any battlefield they choose...

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. That should be a rather short rebellion.

Most would stand in place and soil themselves the first time a shot was fired.

See what the gungeon thinks about this - they know everything.

[Wait Wut]

12. They aren't the only ones.

They're just one of the more public ones.

I'm surrounded by RW freaks here in AZ that keep telling me I need to stock up on ammo for the coming revolution if Pres. Obama wins. I just smile, look in their eyes and say, "Oh, I'm ready."

[bluedigger]

14. Link is dead and story is old.

I guess it's a legitimate topic for discussion, but I see it posted every week here at DU. It was a March newsletter, and HuffPo covered it last May.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/08/greene-county-virginia-gop-obama-revolution_n_1501510.html

[Bandit]

15. More Proof they put Fascism before Democracy..

In this country we VOTE our Leaders in and out.. They would prefer to use coercion and deceit to get their way..

[Arkana]

17. If by "armed revolution" they mean

"scoot over to the computer, log into Free Republic, and post a hate-filled rant about black people, women, and Hispanics", then yeah, I guess "armed revolution" is adequate.

[Panasonic]

18. Here. Here's a free ticket out of Virginia to Bikini Atoll

I suggest you establish a government there.

Then run whatever the hell you want to do there.

Just not in the United States.

[DonRedwood]

19. We are at war. Why isn't this treason? undermining the govt. during a time of war

should be looked at in a different light than just regular politics.