Pennsylvania sold 630,000 deer hunting licenses for the 2024 modern firearms season. A WW2 US infantry division in 1945 had 14,000 troops in it. In 2024, the “rifle strength” of deer hunters was equal to 45 divisions, or about half of the “90 division” US Army in WW2, albeit without the logistics and specialist units.
Pennsylvania offered 1.3 million licenses for sale in 2025, twice the number sold in 2025.
The Amish live peaceful lives because their “English” neighbors are armed to the teeth.
Gettysburg wasn’t a fluke. Google “John L. Burns”, and then imagine a million or so clones of him reporting for muster after the Pennsylvania Game Commission gives their licensing data to the military.
A “Greater Pennsylvania”? Hmmm … interesting idea.
Well, We The People are still greatly outmatched in one category. The U.S. military fought World War II on two different fronts with five (5) four-star generals. Today there are 37. 😉
Note there are also 20,000,000 Americans with concealed carry licenses. Add that to the 29 states where a license isn’t necessary.
“albeit without the logistics”
Well, yes. But we are the logistics for the U.S. military.
One more. Why would We The People fight the military when they aren’t the problem?
The Amish and Mennonites I know (some quite well) are as enthusiastic hunters as anyone. Their meat markets regularly feature deer and antelope meat along with wild hunted birds.
Regarding the police and military:
as mentioned above,
Now that computers run everything,
it`s sort of like ‘In the kingdom of the
blind a one-eyed man is King’.
The comparison is no matter how
big or effective your police or military
is, the best hacker can possibly control
everything.
A guy with a laptop has already
demonstrated controlling an electric
car`s brakes, steering, etc.
Open source intelligence (OSINT) analysis by Jennica Pounds a data scientist who worked with Elon Musk and DOGE, and posts on Substack and X as DataRepublican:
I cannot comment on the accuracy of her analysis, you must read and decide for yourself. As always, YMMV.
I will make three observations:
1. Jennica has always been her own harshest critic. She begins every analysis by highlighting her own lack of applicable experience and qualifications in the area of regard. She rigorously challenges her own hypothesis and results, identifying and correcting her mistakes. She routinely asks for critiques of her work from subject matter experts in a wide variety of fields, To paraphrase Inspector Callahan (Dirty Harry): “This is a woman who knows her limitations.”
2. “Ain’t nobody anyone’s bitch.” The current leadership of two nations, with different political parties in power at various times, that have been watching events in Iran for decades, and more specifically with focused interest since prior to Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025, independently decided that a window of opportunity existed to deal with existential Iranian threats before they exceeded the available capabilities to deal with them. At that point, and based on their experiences and success with Operation Midnight Hammer, they decided upon a joint operation. Was it a perfect situation? Hell no! Much like General Eisenhower on June 6, 1944, sometimes you have to go with the weather (situation) you have, not what you want, because opportunities are temporal and fleeting.
3. Combat is hard. Joint operations are a whole ‘nother degree of difficulty. I am reminded of the wry observation of a British Army Major from the first Gulf War: “Watching you Yanks attempt Jointness makes me wonder if Britain shouldn’t have another go at the Colonies.” Regardless as to your position on Operation Epic Fury, the military leaders of both nations, and at all ranks planned and executed this complex and challenging operation superbly.
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The hereditary patricians and the nouveau riche on the left would like you to believe the “Amish” run everything.
They’d rather you resented the “Amish” as much as they do. While they import more Janissaries from Africa and points east to maintain the terror.
clear ether
eon
Nice try.
Pennsylvania sold 630,000 deer hunting licenses for the 2024 modern firearms season. A WW2 US infantry division in 1945 had 14,000 troops in it. In 2024, the “rifle strength” of deer hunters was equal to 45 divisions, or about half of the “90 division” US Army in WW2, albeit without the logistics and specialist units.
Pennsylvania offered 1.3 million licenses for sale in 2025, twice the number sold in 2025.
The Amish live peaceful lives because their “English” neighbors are armed to the teeth.
Gettysburg wasn’t a fluke. Google “John L. Burns”, and then imagine a million or so clones of him reporting for muster after the Pennsylvania Game Commission gives their licensing data to the military.
A “Greater Pennsylvania”? Hmmm … interesting idea.
Well, We The People are still greatly outmatched in one category. The U.S. military fought World War II on two different fronts with five (5) four-star generals. Today there are 37. 😉
Note there are also 20,000,000 Americans with concealed carry licenses. Add that to the 29 states where a license isn’t necessary.
“albeit without the logistics”
Well, yes. But we are the logistics for the U.S. military.
One more. Why would We The People fight the military when they aren’t the problem?
When Bill Clinton was first inaugurated as President in 1993, during the ceremony the Navy Blue Angels did their traditional overflight.
Rahm Emanuel, looking up, had his immediate visceral hatred-of-the-military reaction.
Then, according to him, he thought, “Oh yeah- they’re ours now“.
The police and military are an instrument. You need to concern yourself with who is conducting the orchestra.
clear ether
eon
Hah, indeed. LOL.
The Amish and Mennonites I know (some quite well) are as enthusiastic hunters as anyone. Their meat markets regularly feature deer and antelope meat along with wild hunted birds.
More accurately, it is the ayatollah’s, IRCG and all terrorist clients that ‘drew’ us into war.
The 30,000+ dead protestors demanding an end to the theocracy, couldn’t be reached for comment…
Not really.
Regarding the police and military:
as mentioned above,
Now that computers run everything,
it`s sort of like ‘In the kingdom of the
blind a one-eyed man is King’.
The comparison is no matter how
big or effective your police or military
is, the best hacker can possibly control
everything.
A guy with a laptop has already
demonstrated controlling an electric
car`s brakes, steering, etc.
“We now know everything and nothing” — Indeed. Rotary Phone Stumps Two Teenage Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0geurEskdo&t=3s
Open source intelligence (OSINT) analysis by Jennica Pounds a data scientist who worked with Elon Musk and DOGE, and posts on Substack and X as DataRepublican:
https://datarepublican.substack.com/p/data-analysis-of-the-state-of-the
https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/2030833480863785427
An interview with her from the New York Post:
https://nypost.com/2025/05/09/us-news/meet-datarepublican-the-deaf-woman-ceos-bureaucrats-and-hunter-biden-fear-elon-musks-doge-secret-weapon/
I cannot comment on the accuracy of her analysis, you must read and decide for yourself. As always, YMMV.
I will make three observations:
1. Jennica has always been her own harshest critic. She begins every analysis by highlighting her own lack of applicable experience and qualifications in the area of regard. She rigorously challenges her own hypothesis and results, identifying and correcting her mistakes. She routinely asks for critiques of her work from subject matter experts in a wide variety of fields, To paraphrase Inspector Callahan (Dirty Harry): “This is a woman who knows her limitations.”
2. “Ain’t nobody anyone’s bitch.” The current leadership of two nations, with different political parties in power at various times, that have been watching events in Iran for decades, and more specifically with focused interest since prior to Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025, independently decided that a window of opportunity existed to deal with existential Iranian threats before they exceeded the available capabilities to deal with them. At that point, and based on their experiences and success with Operation Midnight Hammer, they decided upon a joint operation. Was it a perfect situation? Hell no! Much like General Eisenhower on June 6, 1944, sometimes you have to go with the weather (situation) you have, not what you want, because opportunities are temporal and fleeting.
3. Combat is hard. Joint operations are a whole ‘nother degree of difficulty. I am reminded of the wry observation of a British Army Major from the first Gulf War: “Watching you Yanks attempt Jointness makes me wonder if Britain shouldn’t have another go at the Colonies.” Regardless as to your position on Operation Epic Fury, the military leaders of both nations, and at all ranks planned and executed this complex and challenging operation superbly.