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BlueTrain · December 31, 2009, 04:50 PM

Sounds good in theory. But what if said militia, composed not of "all the people" but of "enough" (someone has to stay home and operate the country in the absence of the militia), were loyal to someone, perish the thought, who had ideas of their own, and there are many who do. Sort of a latter day Aaron Burr.

Part of the problem here that is being ignored is that the people are not all of one mind, always a thorny problem. But military rule per se is not the real term since the Soviet Union and China both have civilian government.

Also, if the government provides the arms, it can still be a militia. Even the Boers had government issued rifles.

December 31, 2009, 04:50 PM	#107
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Sounds good in theory. But what if said militia, composed not of "all the people" but of "enough" (someone has to stay home and operate the country in the absence of the militia), were loyal to someone, perish the thought, who had ideas of their own, and there are many who do. Sort of a latter day Aaron Burr. Part of the problem here that is being ignored is that the people are not all of one mind, always a thorny problem. But military rule per se is not the real term since the Soviet Union and China both have civilian government. Also, if the government provides the arms, it can still be a militia. Even the Boers had government issued rifles. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.