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Reminder: a new Revolution is not out of the question [1]

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Date: 2025-06-11

Below is a fictional narrative that weaves together the echoes of history with a speculative modern tension. Please note that this is a work of imaginative fiction and not an endorsement or call to violence.

On a crisp April morning in 1775, the British marched into Lexington and Concord—a calculated act of aggression that spurred a fledgling colony to rise. In that tense dawn, colonial militias, armed more by resolve than weaponry, united to face a professional army. Their courage lit a spark that would eventually engulf a nation in revolution. The echoes of that decisive day reverberate across history, a reminder that when oppression strikes, even the smallest flame of defiance can ignite a revolution.

Fast forward to June 9, 2025. In a fictional account of modern-day strife, the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco find themselves cast in the grim role of historical battlegrounds. On this day, three distinct arms of American authority—frozen images of institutional power—are deployed in a scenario that mirrors the old-world tyranny. ICE agents, National Guardsmen, and Marines assemble on city streets under orders that blur the line between law enforcement and repressive force. Their presence is both clinical and chilling, a modern echo of a militarized past that leaves citizens reeling and questioning the price of security.

As the news of these actions spreads, the spirit of resistance begins to pulse beneath the surface of a city that has weathered its own storms for decades. In back alleys, dimly lit coffee shops, and online gatherings, conversations among everyday citizens reflect the same restless courage that once filled the hearts of the colonial minutemen. Rumors and whispered plans hint that the local, self-organized militia, a modern-day embodiment of ancient determination, may not have far to wait. Within hours of the initial crackdown, people who once regarded themselves simply as survivors are now galvanized by a collective memory of defiance, a determination that even the mightiest force of authority can only hold power for so long before the tide of resistance surges back.

In this narrative, the question “How soon before a local militia rises to fight back?” does not have a single, straightforward answer. Instead, it embodies a truth that history teaches. Lines are drawn not solely by the oppressive force of enemies, but by the indomitable spirit of those who dare to reclaim their freedom. Much like the colonists of 1775, whose resolve transformed fear into a battle cry for liberty, the fictional citizens of these modern metropolises find that the fire of rebellion is kindled in an instant when everyday life is disrupted and the promise of freedom is threatened.

As dusk settles on that fateful day of June 9, an undercurrent of defiance, as swift as it is silent, begins to stir. In isolated meetings and across social media networks, plans form, echoing the minutemen of old. This insurgent force, though not yet fully realized, pulses with the promise of action, reminding us that even in the modern era, when the foundations of society seem secure, the spirit of resistance remains ever ready to reclaim a sense of justice and liberty.

This allegorical tale underscores the timeless dynamics of power, authority, and the human yearning for freedom. It invites the reader to reflect on how history repeats itself, not in exact detail but in the fervent desire of people to stand against what they deem oppressive.

And what of the French Revolution of 1789? And what of the money fat politicians, a simple solution… “Off with their head”. We should bring back the guillotine, calling career politicians “Enemies of the State”, and watch the Rats scatter.

Just my simple thoughts.

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