I read a thread here the other day about the military litmus test. 'Will you fire on Americans.' I got to thinking that maybe half would say yes (But really wouldn't) They know why that question was being asked, and if they just marked the yes box it comes with higher rank with pay.
I don't think the Gov is getting accurate data like they like to think they are.
Quoting: Tanarus About 12 years ago, the Marine Corps did a survey at Camp Pendleton on this subject. Believe me, many, if not most GI's would indeed shoot on Americans.
Twenty years ago, most troops would never think of killing women and children. Now, after a decade of Iraq/Afghanistan, it is a non-issue.
First, you dehumanize the enemy. Call them Haj and Sand N#ggers. Tell stories of mothers with babies wearing suicide vests, etc...next thing you know, everyone who is not on our team gets lit up. The same demonizing psychology is being initiated against gun owners, militias, etc...the seeds are being planted that the booger men with the black rifles and 30 round mags are the bad guys.
And that's the key: OUR team. Any veteran on GLP will tell you that units fight with and for their unit. Their battle buddies. NOT for god and country and all that crap. First time a modern-day minuteman shoots and kills a soldier on the team, the whole f-ing battalion comes down on you and your militia.
This isn't a video game. Ask anyone who has been there.
