New CIA Chief to Gladly Spy on Americans, Even If Using Info Hacked by Russians

Re:New CIA Chief to Gladly Spy on Americans, Even If Using I... by mooseburger on Tuesday January 24, 2017 @10:17AM (#13471956)

I recall Vietnam managing to survive the US Army despite lacking planes and tanks. Holding land ultimately requires boots on the ground, so unless the government plans to engage in total war against an insurrection (mass bomb American cities), guerrilla will be possible.

It's also highly likely a portion of the army would defect if things get that far, making it less a revolution and more a civil war.

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Re:New CIA Chief to Gladly Spy on Americans, Even If Using I... by throwaway46983 on Tuesday January 24, 2017 @11:01AM (#13472396)

In my experience Americans get (rightfully) nervous just by the presence of police officers, the thought of protesting or even talking about politics. A US conflict involving guns is more likely to resemble Cambodia than Vietnam.

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Re:New CIA Chief to Gladly Spy on Americans, Even If Using I... by mooseburger on Tuesday January 24, 2017 @12:12PM (#13473255)

That's true. The situation needs to get very dire before random Americans are willing to take up arms.

Personally, I think a civil war is likelier than a revolution, due to the army dividing. Though to be clear, both seem rather unlikely.

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