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L.A. Is Just the Beginning / Photo Source: The New York Times / X.com

Photos Source: The New York Times / X.com

L.A. Is Just the Beginning

Caleb Cartwright by Caleb Cartwright
June 13, 2025
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What started with a handful of federal raids has now pushed Los Angeles to the edge. Since June 6, 2025, the city has been gripped by mass unrest after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeted multiple businesses suspected of employing undocumented immigrants. These were full-scale operations, carried out in broad daylight, in areas like the Fashion District and Westlake. And the L.A. protesters’ response was explosive.

Demonstrators flooded downtown streets, blocking key routes and occupying intersections. The city’s central core has become a conflict zone. Vehicles have been torched – including several self-driving units – rocks and fireworks hurled at law enforcement, and federal buildings are now under constant guard. While the situation hasn’t escalated into all-out citywide collapse yet, tensions are rising by the hour.

L.A. Protesters Clashed with The Police

Violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement have turned large parts of Los Angeles into a war zone. Arrests are mounting as individuals are charged with arson, assault, looting, and other high-impact crimes.

Streets once crowded with traffic are now blocked by debris, torched vehicles, and police barricades. Stores have been ransacked and shuttered, some burned beyond recognition. Supply trucks can’t get through. Delivery routes are frozen. And the city’s emergency response system is cracking under pressure.

Federal troops have been deployed onto city streets, including National Guard units and active-duty Marines. And they didn’t wait for the governor’s approval. The White House acted unilaterally, bypassing state authority. In response, California’s top officials pushed back hard, challenging the move in federal court and accusing the administration of overreach. Now you have state leaders and federal agencies locked in a legal standoff – while the city burns behind them.

Photo Source: x.com/ajplus/status/822583131668672514

As of June 13, 2025, this chaos shows no signs of slowing down. What began as backlash against immigration enforcement has spiraled into full-blown civil unrest. Waymo – one of the largest autonomous vehicle companies in the nation – has pulled its entire fleet from L.A., citing safety concerns and multiple cases of vandalism.

Photo Source: TikTok/nycevisionstv444

If this spreads beyond city limits or intensifies within them, expect a chain reaction. Fuel and food shipments could be cut off. First responders may not be able to reach those in need in time. Power outages, communication breakdowns, and targeted attacks on infrastructure could follow. This is a glimpse into how quickly a modern American city can slide into chaos.

L.A. Protesters Set The Tone. Other States Where Protests Are Already Underway

The fire that ignited in Los Angeles is now moving across the country. Cities in at least a dozen states have begun to see street actions, mass gatherings, and growing unrest. While things haven’t fully erupted in these locations, but the patterns look hauntingly familiar.

New York (New York City)

Mass gatherings erupted around Foley Square, Trump Tower, and multiple federal buildings. Police presence intensified as demonstrators took over busy intersections and government property. Chants rang out, and tensions between law enforcement and the public mounted with each passing hour.

PhotoSource: X.com/mountain_rats/status/1932603908725383480/photo/1

Illinois (Chicago)

Demonstrators marched through the Loop and Federal Plaza, waving signs and chanting slogans denouncing immigration enforcement and federal intervention. While the surface may seem controlled, isolated incidents of vandalism and hostile confrontations hint at deeper instability.

Photo Source: X.com/hinklecolin/status/1932591482772365700

Texas

  • San Antonio: Large crowds formed outside City Hall. The Texas National Guard was mobilized—without prior notice to the city’s mayor. Tensions between state and local officials are simmering.
  • Austin: Crowds stormed the Texas State Capitol and marched toward the J.J. Pickle Federal Building. Clashes with authorities left multiple injuries. Police deployed chemical irritants as the situation became unstable.
  • Dallas: Protesters shut down intersections, prompting swift police crackdowns.
  • Houston: Crowds marched through key arteries, disrupting business districts and federal facilities.

Washington (Seattle)

Demonstrators blocked entryways to federal immigration courts. Law enforcement intervened quickly, but more actions are already planned in defiance of police presence.

Georgia (Atlanta)

Marches on Buford Highway have intensified. While relatively contained so far, the mood is shifting. The possibility of flare-ups is growing as communication with protest organizers in Los Angeles increases.

Colorado (Denver)

Major traffic disruptions and clashes near Coors Field signal a city on edge. Protest groups are calling for a full shutdown of government operations if raids continue.

Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

Demonstrators are targeting courthouses and police precincts. Local authorities report injuries and increasing hostility. Unions have joined the protests, adding fuel to the fire.

Nebraska (Omaha)

Following reports of an ICE raid on a meat-packing facility, hundreds poured into the streets. Government vehicles have been vandalized, and calls for escalation are spreading on local forums.

Other Flashpoints: Reports of similar actions in Boston, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Portland, and Washington D.C. are already surfacing. Most cities are seeing waves of small but increasingly aggressive protests, coordinated across encrypted channels and social media.

Key Pattern: These are not random. The timing, language, and tactics reveal coordination. National organizers have already announced a “No Kings” campaign for June 14, with events scheduled in all 50 states

States at Risk for Expansion

While the hotspots above are already active, other states are teetering on the edge:

  • Florida – With its large metro zones and history of political volatility, Florida could explode if federal forces take action in Miami or Tampa. Tensions are high, and activists are organizing.
  • Nevada – Las Vegas has already seen minor flare-ups. If a single federal facility is targeted, widespread disruption could follow.
  • Arizona – With its border proximity and history of enforcement crackdowns, Arizona remains a powder keg. Tucson and Phoenix are key zones to watch.
  • North Carolina – Charlotte and Raleigh are experiencing protest buildup. State leadership has been silent, but behind-the-scenes communication among organizers is increasing.
  • Missouri – St. Louis is showing early warning signs. Coordinated protest events are being planned for mid-June.

The question is no longer if these states will join the unrest, but when.

What Happens Next? Martial Law or Civil War?

To be perfectly honest, at this point, the only questions you should be asking are “How fast is this going to spiral?” and “How close is it to my doorstep?”. You’ve seen unrest before. You’ve watched cities burn, leaders argue, and the news cycle spin it all into noise. But this isn’t noise. What’s happening now is something different. This is a breakdown of control, layer by layer, and if you’re not paying attention, you’re going to get caught flat-footed.

Martial Law Is No Longer a Hypothetical

For years, the idea of martial law in America has felt like something reserved for dystopian fiction or third-world headlines. Not anymore. What’s happening right now in Los Angeles should make you stop and think. The shift from protest to full-blown lockdown is already underway.

As of June 12, 2025, downtown Los Angeles is under a strict curfew, and thousands of federalized National Guard troops and active-duty Marines have been deployed in the streets. Helicopters circle overhead. Armored vehicles block intersections. Checkpoints are being tested. The city isn’t under martial law yet, but it’s dangerously close.

When it finally happens, life changes fast. Federal troops don’t answer to your mayor or your governor. If they decide your neighborhood needs to be “secured,” you may find your streets patrolled day and night, movement restricted, homes searched without warning, and communications blacked out. You won’t get to ask questions. You also won’t get time to prepare. That time is now…

Los Angeles might just be the proving ground. If the system flips here, it sets the stage for the same playbook to roll out across the country.

Civil War: Not the Kind You’re Expecting

This isn’t about a political party or who’s sitting in the Oval Office. It’s about a breakdown in control. What’s happening in Los Angeles right now isn’t just a protest, it’s a flashpoint. One where federal authority, state resistance, and urban chaos are colliding all at once. And the friction is heating up.

Federal troops are in the streets. State officials are pushing back. Protesters are targeting infrastructure and clashing with law enforcement. Entire stretches of freeway are being blocked, vehicles torched, and critical services delayed or disabled. Supply routes are vulnerable. Hospitals are overwhelmed. Businesses are folding under pressure. And what little control remains is slipping by the hour.

This is what the early stages of civil conflict look like. There are fractures forming in real time: cities rejecting federal orders, governors fighting back, armed civilians stepping into the void left by fractured authority. And what comes next is not hard to imagine:

  • Military units caught between conflicting orders
  • Armed groups defending their neighborhoods
  • Strategic targets – power grids, fuel depots, comms towers – suddenly “offline”
  • Local governments sealing off roads, refusing to cooperate with federal mandates

All it takes is one miscalculation, one overreaction, and the dominoes start to fall. The truth is simple: Los Angeles may already be past the tipping point. And if that’s true, the rest of the country isn’t far behind.

Photo Source: X.com/olivia_p_walker/status/1932142439399325736

Are you ready to live in a world where your next supply run could be blocked by troops with no badge and no accountability? Where your town is split between those who follow the Constitution and those who follow orders? Where your home becomes your last line of defense, and your gear, training, and readiness are the only things that matter?

What You Must Do Right Now

As I told you earlier, if things truly spiral out of control, it’s going to happen fast. In other words, you won’t have time to get ready once it starts. That’s why you need to prepare now. Here’s what you should do, without any delay:

Check Your Supplies

When a major crisis hits – which looks more inevitable by the day – the first things to break down will be your basic necessities: food, water, electricity, and medical care. If you’re not prepared, you’re risking your life. And not just your own—but your family’s too. So here’s what you need to do right away:

  • Secure your water supply – If the municipal water grid collapses or becomes contaminated, it’s only a matter of days before things get deadly. The human body simply can’t survive without clean water. There’s no substitute and no trick to stretch it. That’s why water should be your number one priority. One of the simplest solutions is this backpack-sized water generator. It’s small, affordable, and highly effective, pulling moisture from the air and turning it into up to 40 gallons of pure water per day.
  • Stock up on food – If you haven’t done this yet… well, you’re cutting it dangerously close. But there’s still time. Stores are still open for now (unless that changes by the time you’re reading this), so get what you can. If you need help building a crisis-ready food stockpile, this will guide you step by step on how to build one that keeps your family fed through extended emergencies.
  • Go off-grid – Take a page from the Amish community and learn how to generate your own electricity, cook without gas, and keep your home running when everything else shuts down. When society collapses, the ones who thrive will be the ones who never needed it in the first place. Also, make sure you have a solid grasp of basic first aid measures, as well as natural remedies, treatments, and ways to stockpile essential antibiotics without a prescription.

Secure Your Home

When hell breaks loose, the last thing you want is for your home to become a target. This is your final fallback. You’ll depend on it for safety, resources, and survival. So you’d better make sure it’s protected. Where’s the threat coming from? Well, basically everyone. From desperate neighbors and unprepared looters to roaming gangs or even out-of-control authorities – your home needs to be defended.

If you want a real chance of surviving a home invasion during a crisis, consider using this complete Anti-Looter Kit. It’s designed to give you everything you need to deter, delay, and defend against any unwanted intrusion. And if things get even worse, make sure you’re equipped with advanced home defense tactics, this guide shows you exactly how to hold your ground when it matters most.

Review Your Bug-In Strategy

Even if you’ve taken some prepping steps already, let’s be honest: what’s happening right now is probably beyond what you imagined. It’s getting real, fast. So it’s time to reassess. Look at your plan with fresh eyes and upgrade it. The smartest move you can make?

Follow a proven roadmap, like A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide, created by Joel Lambert, America’s most renowned former Navy SEAL. This isn’t guesswork. It’s field-tested insight from someone who’s operated behind enemy lines. Inside, you’ll find battle-ready answers to questions most people don’t even think to ask:

  • How to make your house invisible after SHTF
  • Where looters never check (but you should hide things)
  • What you probably forgot to grab at the dollar store

Choose a Bug-Out Location

Let’s be clear: there’s no guarantee this chaos will stay contained. Things might spiral fast. And when they do, your home – no matter how secure – might not be safe anymore. That’s why you need a bug-out location. Somewhere rural, off the radar, and stocked in advance. If possible, get it ready now. Move supplies there, protect your privacy, and tell no one. The fewer people who know, the safer you’ll be.

If owning a bug-out location isn’t possible, then your next best bet is learning to survive in the wild. If you’re forced to flee, knowing how to build a shelter, find water, and make fire on the spot could mean the difference between life and death. For that, Wilderness Survival Guide by renowned survivalist Nicole Apelian is a must-have. When SHTF, this is the first thing you throw in your bug-out bag.

Remember: knowledge doesn’t weigh anything, but it can save your life. And your family.

Final Thoughts

It’s already crystal clear that Los Angeles was not an isolated incident. It was a test case. The conditions that sparked LA’s unrest are present in dozens of major cities and states across America. Political polarization, economic stress, anti-law enforcement sentiment, and mass illegal immigration have created a fragile national situation. What’s your plan, in case things escalate even further? Hop in the comments and let’s talk about it!

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Comments 31

  1. red ant says:
    1 day ago

    Hey, stay in control of the times that are at hand.
    Yes all this that has been going on has been a test case, it started a very long time ago, but we are here today looking @ all this evilness going on every where.
    Remember that you have to stay in control for everyone that depends on you to be the smart one.
    If you go along with this evilness, then you will be no better then the evilness that is @ hand. There is someone watching and he will be who you face for what you have done here. Being good or bad…

    stay sharp
    red ant

    PS: remember we are preppers with a brain, don’t be the idiots. They will get what is coming to them, when the time is right…

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    • Caleb Cartwright says:
      1 day ago

      Thanks for your message, Red Ant. And welcome back, we’ve been missing you from the comment section 🙂

      You’re absolutely right! These times are testing all of us in ways we never imagined. It’s more important than ever to keep our minds clear, stay rooted in our values, inform ourselves (and others) well, invest in knowledge and alternative ways of living, and lead by example, especially for those who depend on us.

      We’re not just stockpiling food. We’re stockpiling wisdom, discipline, and awareness. The line between survival and surrender is often drawn in the mind long before it’s tested in the real world.

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  2. Russell Gough says:
    24 hours ago

    May I ask, are you presuming to be a spokesman for the Dicktator? This is NOT about a breakdown in control. It’s about the Dicktator attempting to GAIN CONTROL. While there may be isolated incidents of violence, the vast majority of protesters are marching peacefully. There is absolutely no need for martial law, but the Dicktator has been planning this all along to make martial law “inevitable.” To make a modern-day dictatorship “inevitable.” America was founded on protest. So let’s not make more of these peaceful protests than meets the eye. (And do NOT watch the Fox Propaganda Network!) Finally, I do not read a prepping newsletter to read about politics. And I’m sure I’m not alone.

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    • Spook says:
      23 hours ago

      Marching peacefully? Ha! That’s s joke. Throwing rocks and chunks of concrete at LE, burning cars, looting stores? What a ridiculous comment.

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    • L.E. May says:
      23 hours ago

      The article is hogwash in the sense that it promotes minor civil disobedience in L.A. as the start of civil war, but it wasn’t a political article.. Politically DJTs action looks like a brilliant attack on a leading Dem, Gov. Goodhair. Interestingly, the pacifying influence of the AI driven always positive Prepper Staff comments has turned down the political temperature here.

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      • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
        14 hours ago

        Ask A Prepper is not politically driven. It never was. We respect the freedom of speech for all people who comment and their views. But we do not take sides. Prepping has nothing to do with politics. It is all about being ready for anything that might happen.

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    • Ametrine says:
      23 hours ago

      I used to be a liberal Democrat and believed everything I saw on the lamestream media. Then I turned it off and started REALLY looking around me AND thinking for myself. I realized they were lying and pushing an agenda that will only end in one place: communism.
      “Peaceful” protesters do NOT set cars on fire, have pallets of cinder blocks staged for them, loot stores and attack the police.
      Wake up, Russell, you are being lied to and manipulated by people with a much darker agenda than you realize. IF the people behind the scenes end up getting their way. Do you think you will be “honored” as some kind of “hero” for following their orders? No, you won’t. You’ll be crushed under their jack boots and either left to starve or be executed because they will not allow anyone involved in protesting to live and protest against their rule.

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    • Breezy Brow says:
      22 hours ago

      TROLL

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  3. James Gregg says:
    22 hours ago

    Its good to be prepared. But you are making a mountain out of a molehill. It wasnt large parts of the city. It was three blocks in the downtown area. Plus an intersection in a suburb area. The rest of the city was fine. But if you watched certain news sites, it was the whole city (or so they claimed). A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself who is yelling the loudest and what message are they trying to convey. Media’s job is to sell airtime for commercials. So look up the story from a conservative, liberal and independent perspective. See which media is exaggerating the story. You could have been in most parts of LA and not even realized that a riot was taking place. Who is pushing the narrative that you are hearing and what are they trying to sell you.

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    • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
      14 hours ago

      You make a fair point, most of Los Angeles remained peaceful during the recent unrest. However, it’s inaccurate to say it was limited to “just three blocks and one intersection.” Verified reports show that multiple areas experienced real disruption. In downtown L.A., about five city blocks near City Hall and the 101 Freeway corridor saw significant activity, including looting, vandalism, fires, and clashes between protesters and police. Demonstrators also blocked the freeway, prompting police to declare unlawful assembly and use tear gas, rubber bullets, and mounted units to clear the area.

      Outside of downtown, the unrest extended to other pockets of the city. In Compton, over 100 people gathered at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Alondra Boulevard, where three fires were set, and rocks were thrown at sheriff’s deputies. In Paramount, demonstrations erupted near a Home Depot after a rumor about ICE activity (which turned out to be false) circulated on social media, resulting in further confrontation. While these events didn’t consume the entire city, they were far from isolated or insignificant.

      You’re absolutely right to question how the media frames these events. It’s wise to check reports from conservative, liberal, and independent outlets to get a clearer picture. The media’s job is often to sell attention, so the loudest narratives can distort scale. Still, denying that any substantial unrest happened oversimplifies the reality. The truth lies somewhere in between: much of L.A. was unaffected, but the areas that were hit experienced very real and disruptive violence. Being prepared for situations like this isn’t panic, it’s practical.

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  4. JOHN BAKOS says:
    22 hours ago

    When the orange abomination’s lips are moving, lies are spewing out. Just like all those cats and dogs being eaten by Haitians in Springfield, the GOP fascists lie unstintingly, They are following Hitler’s play book to foment a coup. Rounding up illegals can be done with tact and decency over time. The only reason for these massive inflammatory actions by ICE is to provoke a response.

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    • crazysquirrel says:
      18 hours ago

      Protesters started it. Reaction is proper and just by the government.
      Don’t need tact and decency to round up insurgents and an invasion force of illegals and their supporters.
      We cannot wait 20+ years to oust them. Census is coming.

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  5. Outer Spice says:
    22 hours ago

    The democratic party makes me gag…they will probably eat themselves their so stupid..although they are the one’s mainly responsible for my need to prepare for TEOTWAWKI….my opinion is democratic policies are not the best to implement onto the citizens of the U.S.A. .I’m preparing to defend my freedom also preparing for Mother Earths tantrums…and I’m preparing to push back on all of the people that hate the U.S.A.and what she stands for . Be aware of yourself and surrounding’s….It’s no time to be daydreaming…..Understand Iran and their leadership because they are coming for you…remember 9-11-2001….and 10-7-2023….they will keep coming , untill you are all dead….

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    • Chaplain Dan says:
      20 hours ago

      Howdy from high in the desert swamp,
      These comments should tell everyone something. We aren’t agreeing on what we have in common but looking at the divide. That divide has grown larger. Maybe it’s time to look at yourself? What are you contributing to your family, community or organization? I ask myself this at times.
      All the name calling in print is wasted time. The whole point to this is what to do tomorrow or tonight IF the stupidity grows. Lights go out. Vehicles in your neighborhood. Gunshots. Someone screaming for help. Sorry you’ll have to wait on my help. I have to curse the politicians first. How about you need help? Are you hoping someone won’t remember your comments? Are you remotely ready for 2-3 days or more of no power? Fires? Crowds going wild? It seems to me this has been building for many, many years not just the last 8.
      Time for what do I do now is just about to pass and now you ARE on your own. I see the divide and have made choices and lost family and friends. The Bible says “people will cry peace, peace and there will be no peace.” What to do..
      Maybe get prepared?
      Flag day is tomorrow. Realize the ones muddy bloody and mangled in defense of you had and have it rough. Is yours or mines complaint really worth putting in print? Or is offering a useful tip the way to go?

      Remember 9-11
      Remember the Alamo
      Remember North Carolina
      Remember what you did to prepare, or not
      Remember to have your soul prepared

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      • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
        14 hours ago

        Absolutely! Your comment resonates on many levels, and there’s a lot of truth in what you said. The growing divide is real, and it’s easy to get caught up in arguments and name-calling rather than focusing on what actually brings value to our families and communities. Asking ourselves, “What am I contributing?” is a powerful reflection. It’s not about blaming others or scoring points online—it’s about preparing ourselves mentally, spiritually, and practically for when things go sideways, because eventually, they might.

        You also raise a crucial point: when the lights go out, when you hear gunshots or cries for help, no amount of finger-pointing will matter. The question will be, “Are you ready?” Many people aren’t. And that’s not just about gear or stockpiling food, it’s about mindset, trust, and the relationships we’ve built (or burned). You’re right to ask: Will your neighbors remember your helpfulness or your hostility? Will they come together with you, or steer clear because of what you’ve said or how you’ve acted?

        And yes, Flag Day is a good time to pause and reflect. Many who fought for this country did so under far harsher conditions than most of us will ever face. Honoring that sacrifice should mean more than just flying a flag, it should mean living with purpose, humility, and service. Maybe instead of debating endlessly online, we share a practical tip, lend a hand, or quietly prepare. Like you said, the time for asking “What do I do now?” is almost over. The time for actually doing it is here.

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      • Old Para says:
        3 hours ago

        Thank you Chap! I believe it was Mark Twain (and I’m paraphrasing here), said something like, black ants and red ants will live together in a jar until someone shakes the jar. The black ants will blame the red ants and the red ants will think the black ants are causing the problems, but they’ll never blame the person shaking the jar.

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  6. Maggie says:
    21 hours ago

    3 blocks and an intersection have demonstrators and the usual vandals. You should all be more worried that the marines and state troopers were called in by your president. That’s what’s drawing attention here.
    Demonstrations and civil disorder often breaks out in Europe…..its our right to protest…the army only gets called in with the pseudo democracies and Russia and China. If everyone keeps their head everyone gets to keep their head. Stay calm quiet and safe.

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    • crazysquirrel says:
      18 hours ago

      There is NO right to protest in the constitution.
      Redress is through the courts, not rioting in the streets.
      You forgot the highway that was shut down too.
      If the rioters would quit and simply go home, the troops and such wouldn’t be needed.
      Oh and most of those rioters are ILLEGALS, an invasion force.
      Listen to what some of them are saying.
      USA did not steal land from Mexico either.
      Mexico gave the land to the USA via treaty. Later the USA PAID THEM for it (15 million dollars).
      There is no right to be in the USA without permission.

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      • Gator says:
        16 hours ago

        The first amendment gives the right to “peaceably assemble.”

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      • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
        14 hours ago

        You bring up some strong feelings, and it’s clear you’re passionate about law, order, and national sovereignty. But it’s important to get the facts right if we’re going to have a productive conversation, especially about something as serious as protest, immigration, and American history.

        First, there is a constitutional right to protest. The First Amendment guarantees “the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” That doesn’t protect rioting, vandalism, or blocking highways, that’s true, but peaceful protest is absolutely a protected right in the United States. Courts are one path to redress, but the Constitution recognizes that people also have a right to make their voices heard in public spaces.

        Second, while some individuals involved in unrest may be undocumented, there is no credible evidence that “most” rioters are “illegals” or that organized riots are an “invasion.” That kind of claim needs solid proof, and when repeated without it, it risks inflaming fear rather than informing discussion. Lastly, yes, the land in question was ceded to the U.S. in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and followed with a payment, but like many historical events, it’s complicated. Whether one views it as a fair deal or coerced surrender depends on the perspective, but it was a treaty, not outright theft.

        Bottom line: protests are legal, riots are not. Immigration law matters, but so does truth, nuance, and keeping the conversation grounded in facts. We can defend the rule of law without spreading half-truths or making broad accusations.

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  7. CAddison says:
    19 hours ago

    What I would ask, as one who was behind the badge at more riots and disturbances than I care to rememeber.:
    Please do not go to these “events.” When it gets dicey, the police cannot save you and you have a good chance at being injured or arrested.
    If you are AT one of these things, you are considered part of the problem.
    Yes, I know all about 1st Ammendment. I’m talking about your personal well being. You have to take care of yourself.
    Unless you have been at one of these things, you cannot imagine the chaos. We knew who WE were and the rest were just – not us. We tried, but we want to go home at the end of the shift.
    The Brevard County Sheriff said it very well. Search for his comments.
    We did our best, but if the mob gets you, you are toast.
    We won’t have the problem where I live. Enough said about that.
    RESIFOYCE resolve every situation in favor of your continued existence.

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    • crazysquirrel says:
      18 hours ago

      There is no right to protest in the constitution. Redress is through the COURTS, not on the streets.
      Freedoms to do anything are limited to not violating another’s (citizen’s) freedoms.
      Means stay out of the streets, no vandalism, no looting, no fires, etc.
      Non Citizens only have privileges, not rights.
      And those come with strings attached.
      Constitution requires all governments to quell domestic violence (that scenario is what our founders meant by DV, not issues between a man and his property).
      No such thing as DV between a man and his property.
      DV was defined as faction against faction, riots, Hatfield’s and McCoys scenarios.

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      • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
        14 hours ago

        We already responded to your comment before and we will repeat the important part here: you absolutely have the right to peacefully protest in the United States of America and it is guaranteed by the constitution.

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    • Outer Spice says:
      9 hours ago

      The Brevard County Sheriff…..I think thats what people called…opening up a can of whoop ass…he can serve in my county any day….he .probable would not last long…but it’s the thought that counts..as long as he’s on my side…I’m good with it .

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  8. Kre says:
    14 hours ago

    Ant, GOOD !
    russel, are you familiar with the term useful idiot.

    Me, I am useless. And, I will never be ready . . . enough.

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  9. Maggie says:
    11 hours ago

    Ok so I’ve read all the comments and now I see for myself the divide and misinformatstion and anger.
    Thanks for all the info regarding prepping and all useful input from the comments section.
    In Europe we have more reason to be prepped than you folks and sooner and have been told to be ready by our governments. Stay home and stay safe
    Over and out.

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    • Ask A Prepper Staff says:
      4 hours ago

      You are absolutely right. Prepping is not about one country in particular, it is about the entire world. We all need to be ready for what might happen and knowledge is what will help us survive anything the world throws at us.

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  10. Jacob Westerhoff says:
    9 hours ago

    I’m here down-under looking on and keeping in mind an old saying: “If you want to know the why for something, look at the end result of a person’s actions.” Also, ignore the words or explanations (of media, politicians, “experts”, etc) — look at (re)actions and results, track records, and history. What we are witnessing is agitprop (Agitation Propaganda) used successfully by Lenin during the Russian Revolution 1917 — particularly leading up to it. Provoke the enemy and then weaponize their response against them (much like the media is weaponizing Trumps response to the terror on LA streets — whatever he says or does will be weaponized against him). Historically, the Russian Revolution was planned and financed by Wall Street and the International Bankers (see “Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution” by Antony C Sutton). They were expecting it to spread, but it didn’t. The Marxists in Europe were confused, but research by the left wing scholars of the time, including the Frankfurt School, concluded that workers in western countries didn’t need “saving” since capitalism was raising their standard of living and increasing their wealth. These revolutions worked in feudal societies such as Russia and later in China, but not in actual capitalist societies in the west — Marx was wrong. So Wall Street and the Bankers tried another tack in the 1930s and tried to overthrow the US Government (see “The Plot to Seize the White House” by Jules Archer), but that failed (I suspect that Truth, Justice and the American Way wasn’t part of their reality). Unfortunately, the conspirators were too strong politically, socially and economically to be brought to justice. (No doubt Trump and his compadres are confronted with that today.) As a result Wall Street, the Bankers and their ilk went Fabian and began their Slow March Through The Institutions, getting control of the Universities, Governments, Corporations via their Investment Firms, control of the UN by the WEF, and creation and control of Left Wing Radical Organizations financed by NGOs (especially the Woke ideology which IS Marxism). (see Dr James Lindsay’s address to EU Parliament “Woke: A Culture War Against Europe” on YouTube, a real eye opener.) So why the 30 Million illegals into the US? No doubt “they” decided that if they can’t destroy the US like they did in Russia and China — by getting the peasantry to butcher each other, destroy the economy, and then step in and take over — they’ll introduce millions of illegals to create a similar situation, but this time they had a hundred years to plan and prepare the ground work first. (“A country can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.” Marcus Tullius Cicero c.45 BCE Speaking to the Roman Senate as recorded by Sallast)

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  11. margaret peetoom says:
    3 hours ago

    What ever happened to the complaints of the over reaching of the federal government, and letting states deal with problems? It seems that there are many here who are dying to use their guns and call it righteous.

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  12. Christopher says:
    45 minutes ago

    The Battle is not for you and me , it is for Good and Evil , God , And Satan
    This is the Battle for the souls of Mankind and who goes to heaven or HELL
    Yes there is always a choice and many mistakes
    God who is JUST and Always forgiving when rebellion strike s the hearts of those who HATE God , Loving God
    Right up to the end , God allows man to choose , Repent or not , Change or not , Turn from evil or not
    This is a rise up of evil to separate the Truth , From DECEPTION
    God is Just and you will REEP what you sow
    yes, God or Justice , to face Judgement , the consequence for ALL Have sinned and are Condemned and awaiting judgement
    as the bible , Gods Word says clearly The heart is desperately wicked and who can know it
    IT is appointed for all Mankind to face Consequence for Sin, Jesus Christ stepped in

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  13. Outer Spice says:
    6 minutes ago

    I’ve heard talk about the convention of states…to be truthful i know nothing about…but during covid…giving my state special powers to lord over me was terrifying…the feeling was a new level of fear….but i got through it….but not over it….i truly believe that most people here at this site are believers in the 2nd Amendment of the bill of rights….there is a old saying paraphrasing something like …the colt 45 made the people equal…..anyway…just try taking the guns away from the elites see how they like it..to stay on topic i prep….to have a better chance of survival…to live….to love….and to choose my own path…..

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