2A History, Battle Of Athens: Americans Used Their Guns To Fight Their Tyrannical Government & Won

[@doitdoitright5916]

“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” -Thomas Jefferson

[@foremanhaste5464]

There seems to be a trend of people finding catchy quotes and attributing them to Thomas Jefferson as of late. This quote seems to actually be from John Basil Barnhill from a 1914 debate. Give Barnhill his credit please.

[@Army12Bravo236]

I fear Massachusetts has become a haven for the enemies of the constitution

[@KevinBetts-ud2lq]

I've always said this thanks

[@FEARTHEEER1]

@@foremanhaste5464 He couldn't have been quoting Jefferson?

[@allen700]

And I bet you are voting for a government leader soon🙄. so many of you suffer from cognitive dissonance

[@AlexanderosD]

Our 1st Amendment is to remind the government who is in charge. Our 2nd Amendment is to ensure that they remember the 1st.

[@helialaska]

Until the American people stop allowing this government to extort them for money through the IRS I'll believe that they are truly in charge. Not to mention they have all but destroyed the 1st Amendment at this point as we all stand around with our thumbs in out ass's.

[@HANKSANDY69420]

Yep, we got persuasion & reason. *Here's "persuasion":* 👊 *...and here's "reason":* 👊

[@michaelcooper2871]

Not really. There tap dancing on the first amendment.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

As a kid growing up in the 70's Im sure my teachers wouldve told the story of athens to us, had it not been suppressed We got plenty about big brother, & the history of power, corruption, & oppression of ordinary people from roman times, the dark ages, through to english & american history. George orwell's _1984_ was a common choice for a book report As we grew up into the 80's, the theme of gov corruption as a root cause of domestic & international warfare continued, as we were shown hundreds of hours of newsreels & documentaries about WWI, hitler's third reich, stalin, WWII, the introduction of nuclear power, hiroshima & nagasaki, & vietnam. These years of study peeled away the rosey angelic image where most history books wouldve still had us holding blind loyalty to it. This was re-inforced by my church teaching me to guard against the sweeping influence of nationalism & its unquenchable bloodthirst. To never idolize ANY government Power, wealth, & greed are the forever inescapable corruptions of humans & their governments. It is only patriots standing for their neighbors & for their own freedom that keeps this evil from overtaking us all We must never forget these lessons, because anyone failing to learn this falls victim to propaganda, prejudice, & hate, & is easily manipulated by such things

[@thomaspettit788]

So why isn't anyone using their second then? Why are things just getting worse? Oh yeah, it's because cowards have the guns.

[@vickisavage8929]

The lessons of Athens, Tennessee, were not forgotten; they were suppressed.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Damn right!!

[@Chef-vg4pu]

You’re absolutely right…. History has always been suppressed, it teaches people and they can’t have that…..

[@vickisavage8929]

@@Chef-vg4pu History has been selectively “edited” in this case.

[@kenneth9874]

That's exactly right, and suppression is still a major tool of the enemies of the republic such as mainstream media..

[@robertlawson698]

Another one of the government's many lies of omission!

[@memphizmike82]

As a Tennesseean it always makes me happy when people learn about the Battle of Athens one of the best examples of the 2nd amendment in action.

[@salamonrobert2584]

@@memphizmike82 But that example has been greatly Suppressed,by tremendous Media Control! Battle of Athens is irrelevant as it remains unknown!!

[@zski1]

I'm so jealous, you live in TN, lol. Such a beautiful for state with nice people, for the most part.

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

Bro I’m from Texas, this is a story as inspiring as the Alamo, except y’all actually won!

[@Todd-zy6gg]

HOLD THE LINE PATRIOTS

[@sunnythesoccercat3573]

Patriots need to make sure Trump loses 2024 or see our system of government disappear as we've known it since its founding. The corrupt SCOTUS made our president a king recently. George Washington must be spinning in his grave.

[@vietnamvet4533]

They wouldn't see what they did in 2021. No men left in this once great country of ours, and the ones that are, well we are to old.

[@Reign_Of_Is_REAL]

Absolutely ✊🏾🇺🇸

[@vietnamvet4533]

They didn't on a number of occasions, they will fold like a cheap camera again, when they come for their fire arms. Yea some will say no, maybe even paid actors, and then a house will fall on them. Cutting off the electric and gas to their homes, revoking their drivers licence, pass ports cancelling their credit cards, and closing their bank accounts. And if that doesn't work, they will show up at their doors with more fire power, and with more men then they have ever seen. So stop dreaming, this isn't going to be like a movie or a video game you play with your friends.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

​@@vietnamvet4533I've already circumvented those issues. Bring it on - the price of freedom is ☠️. 🇺🇸

[@robertlawson698]

If we don't stand a chance with our guns against the government,then why is the government so determined take our guns?

[@mikewithers299]

Absolute control comes to mind. No guns, no resistance

[@betsyburns1825]

That's exactly what I think.

[@brianpatriot1144]

BECAUSE D.C. IS 🇬🇧

[@helialaska]

Cause in reality they are scared shitless of the people. They know if they push too hard it won't work out for them so they chip away little by little.

[@betsyburns1825]

@@helialaska right. But we won't give up our guns no matter what the ATF comes up with.

[@ryanking1595]

Politicians haven’t forgotten about this, that’s why they’re counting veterans, especially religious veterans, as violent extremists.

[@albatrosseagle8798]

Veterans are a well regulated militia and the government doesn’t want to have to fight the guy they spent time and money to train and fight

[@akulkis]

​@@albatrosseagle8798 As a perpetual OPFOR in an infantry battalion, they trained me to be a terrorist.

[@michaelmatthews5814]

Keep in mind that there are Vets out there who are Leftists. Not many, maybe, but the number keeps growing as the Feds have pushed enlisting them

[@wushigung]

Oh I'm sure we are on a list. But just not veterans but also common patriots who love their country. Most people are realizing how corrupt our government is

[@jujupants2486]

Democrat politicians you mean, just for clarity.

[@carlosmunoz2192]

The same people who want to take your guns are the same people who think it's okay for a 45-year-old man to be in the same bathroom stall as your daughter

[@CivilizedWarrior]

And the same people who repeatedly let repeat violent offenders out of jail, because “they’re rehabilitated” for 5 minutes, and definitely won’t commit another violent crime, when the punishment for the last one was a slap on the wrist. Because “racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, etc etc.”

[@joejones4172]

Actually, his age doesn't matter. If he's your daughter's age, it's still wrong.

[@wingsclippedwolf]

I think it's more accurate to say the people who want to take your guns will use the people who think it's okay for a man to be in the same bathroom stall as your daughter, because it distracts you from the disarmament end game as you spend your time, energy, and money to deal with the perverts.

[@TxRealtorSA]

BEST comment

[@user-wj1kx1ww1q]

Great point!!!

[@ghostbreed1727]

Athens, TN is my hometown! When I was in grade school and high school, they taught us about the Battle of Athens and what it meant. So proud!

[@toddlong8672]

I always thought it was Athens Georgia, I'm happy to be corrected. Us Texas think a lot a Tennessee, still

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

Another Texan here! Tennessee is awesome! Y’all’s Athens story should totally be a movie!

[@ghostbreed1727]

@@toddlong8672 We're pretty fond of Texans' attitudes on common sense and freedom. 😁

[@MongooseReflexes]

Wow, I've never heard this story. This needs to be taught in school. Thank you for sharing it!

[@davidmoore5004]

It needs to be a movie 🎬

[@billysmith915]

It’s an awesome movie! 🇺🇸

[@BurleyBob0010]

Truth isn't taught in school.

[@theresagomez2605]

This will NEVER be taught in school.

[@Geekdom-d8z]

It is a moive​@@davidmoore5004

[@efraim3364]

these men didnt fight against the law, they fought FOR the law

[@oo7-ro6bu]

The government has no authority to make any laws or regulations against arms!

[@rayvac7743]

Yes, but we let them

[@oo7-ro6bu]

@@rayvac7743 true

[@SloneSupreme316]

Well I got news for you, the Government is doing it now and Americans aint doing $hit about it. So your post means nothing until the American people do something about it.

[@cptcosmo]

Tyrants are paranoid - they know they must be deposed by force.

[@timothylopez8572]

😡THE SECOND AMENDMENT IS NOT A RIGHT TO TREASON! ARTICLE 1 SECTION 8 CLAUSES 15 AND 16 OF THE CONSTITUTION, YOU ARMED YOURSELF, THEN PUBLICLY DECLARED WAR ON US. YOU ARE IN OPEN REBELLION AND THE DOMESTIC THREAT WE SWORE TO DEFEND AGAINST 😡

[@PhilKelley]

The Bill of Rights should also be known as "The Anti-Tyranny Amendments". Every one of them is designed to limit the government, not the citizens.

[@joejones4172]

The whole constitution is.

[@edwardwritt3820]

Well said

[@joeygemini6390]

Wow! I am 61 and this is the first time I am hearing about this. Please everyone help make this video go viral. Everyone American needs to know this. Another excellent video sir! Thank you!

[@ContentEnjoyer-gm3ky]

Not like there was a mass media when you were a kid. So I don’t blame ya.

[@MrCharmz81]

@joeygemini6390 Research Ludlow massacre, battle of Blair mountain, operation Northwoods, look up Mkultra, look up the bonus army, Ken state shooting I believe, Waco, ruby ridge, list goes on, but it's a start.

[@brianszulwach5165]

And no man has a higher claim to my Life Liberty and Freedom🇺🇸

[@friedrodent112]

George Washington has 2 important quotes that must be remembered: “Firearms are second in importance to the Constitution itself,” and “To prepare for war is the most effective means of preserving peace.”

[@sunnythesoccercat3573]

George Washington must be spinning in his grave since the corrupt SCOTUS recently ruled to make USA Presidents have power of being KING above the law.

[@pars5027]

As a Tennessean, thanks for talking about this story in our history. Not taught in school.

[@strattuner]

BE DAMN PROUD of your state,they have given the USA a lot,they donated DAVY CROCKETT AND HIS MEN to the alamo,and many more plus most of my people are from there,GOD BLESS TENNESSEE

[@plasticbazooka]

The state protects itself and the schools are their institution. As a fellow Tennessean, I read about this story a few years ago and have been retelling it whenever I get the chance. My family knows the story now, as do many of my neighbors and friends.

[@Ranger_Brutus]

Hallmark made a film about this, should honestly be mandatory to be learned in schools. This is also the battle that made the Government fear veterans, and why veterans are instantly put on watch lists

[@ashtonderojas821]

Don't forget it's also why they are trying to pass legislation on banning veterans from owning firearms after service TO THIS DAY.

[@rogerjensen5277]

@@ashtonderojas821 They can anything they want, it won't matter!

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

The veteran I support this message. I have a security clearance and have been able to purchase a firearm in about 10 seconds. I swear to support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and to bear true faith and allegiance to the same

[@TheInstaShark]

Sadly, some schools have opted to completely nix history as a class altogether from their curriculum, which is completely insane.

[@angelgjr1999]

It’s older than that. The government has prosecuted veterans since its founding. There were several small civil wars before and after Lincoln and many involved disgruntled vets who didn’t get paid for their service.

[@AB-jp2eb]

Colion, please do more of these 2A history videos. People need to know the BACKGROUND of why we have these rights.

[@8jordangutierrez8]

"The only thing that evil needs to triumph, is for good man to do nothing" Edmund Burke.

[@TEP90]

Plenty of that going on.

[@RubanLawrence]

Saw lots of this during COVID, and it shocked me how quiet people were even as it became clear that the whole thing was overblown. It was certainly sobering.

[@ttpnw1776]

Battle of Athens sounds like a mirror image of what's happening today

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

It certainly does. Tiffany Henyard in Dalton appears to act like these corrupt people. History repeating itself?❤

[@chesslover8829]

Are you listening, Brandon?

[@user-tn1hk6zm2freedom]

History is repeating.

[@paulmangum7465]

@@tina-mariecrocker5687someone needs to really take action in dalton.

[@davefletch3063]

Minus the heroes

[@Saint_Wolf_]

The Battle of Athens is a great story of why the second amendment and strong men keep their communities safe. Cantrell did a lot of FA and those veterans brought the FO.

[@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU]

Hahah I love it. They came home thinking they defeated the devil while in reality the real devil awaited them at home

[@Hoonter101]

@@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU Patton was right

[@billpayer2713]

I lived in Athens for a while. They're still proud of that battle.

[@dtcdtc8328]

​@@Hoonter101 boy was he, so was the funny mustache man "The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency compiled evidence that Israel had transferred missile, laser and aircraft technology to China throughout the 1990s" "Isra~li spies have done more harm and more damage to the US than ALL the intelligence agencies on earth combined" Admiral Bobby Inman former Deputy Director of the CIA

[@stephen-ng]

It's not just the tools, but the quality of the men who use them.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

Now this same corruption is nation wide.

[@tonyromano6220]

Yes it is. Worldwide, we exported our corruption.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

@tonyromano6220 The rest of the world is a hell of a lot older than the US. Corruption has been around since the beginning of time. Everyone in power is corrupt.

[@dtcdtc8328]

​@@tonyromano6220 Not we bro, it's the same people century after century, did you know The following agencies are all run by Dual Isr~~li citizens Secretary of State Secretary Treasury Attorney General Homeland Security National Intelligence Director ATF Director CDC heads Chair of Economic Advisors Chief of staff and VP's husband is also a Dual Is~li citizen.

[@coolgamer2135]

​@@dtcdtc8328Hmm guess mustache man was right huh

[@smokingcrab2290]

@dtcdtc8328, the tribe everyone is afraid to talk about

[@tylerricker250]

As a Native East Tennessean as we say “I’m plumb tickeled” everytime this story is told. I’m proud of it

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

A grand tale to tell! Much love from Texas!

[@joshuagrooms9143]

I live in this town and it’s a major part of our history and more need to know that we can and have stood up against the corrupt government. It can be done but we all have to say enough is enough. I’m a proud veteran in Athens Tennessee and even prouder of my brother before me.

[@Rcasca1]

Brother, I live in Tennessee. About 30 minutes from Athens. I know this story well. I fought for this country in Iraq during the Gulf War. My concern is that we don't have enough real men in this country anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'll do what it takes to keep my country free. Including give my life if necessary. I have grandkids that I want to grow up free.

[@goodcitizen64]

Same here brother!!

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Hey, my boyfriend and his brothers are real men with guns and they’re ready! I’m a 56 yo woman, Army vet. Got my hunting license last year and buying my first weapon soon. I’ll be there too!!

[@lunaticgaming7967]

They are definitely corrupting the kids to hate America...

[@ck2a]

Thank you for your service! I work in Athens. Live in Decatur. Howdy neighbor 🇺🇸

[@davidny4638]

You are far from being alone

[@leeburkai9830]

I’m a combat Green Beret and stand for the Constitution. I will not be silenced without a fight.

[@BucketheadHead-ut2eg]

Thank You for your Service !!!

[@salamonrobert2584]

@@leeburkai9830 you say you are a Combat Green Beret.then you should know"Never-Ever ,underestimate your Enemies!

[@terrybowers9395]

This is where I live. I was a cop here for 35 years and when I started working I worked in that very same jail where this happened. My family was part of this uprising.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Congratulations ❤

[@willvance7326]

It’s like Seth didn’t know this story lmao

[@billpayer2713]

My old boss, Sheriff in Portage County Ohio was a boy in Athens at the time.

[@joshuagrooms9143]

There is no way you worked in that jail I have lived here for 39 years the “jail” is where it still is. This jail was where the mural is painted depicting what happened up by Trinity Church and TWC.

[@joshuagrooms9143]

And I know the man who’s grandfather put the tnt on the front steps

[@bvictory5698]

One of the major problems is everyone keeps saying our democracy, ITS A REPUBLIC!

[@patrickjgoupil5245]

Yes ! We were taught this in school - while teaching us American History- U S Constitution - Bill Of Rights !! Thank You For Reminding All Of Us Again!!😊

[@lucion511]

Every capable Patriotic Man or Woman needs to know this.

[@Jupiterxice]

Never underestimate a man with a rifle and will.

[@jebkermen6087]

Never underestimate a man whos got nothing to lose, or everything on the line.

[@Jupiterxice]

@@jebkermen6087 exactly

[@BucketheadHead-ut2eg]

Or female with a gun.

[@jebkermen6087]

@@BucketheadHead-ut2eg nowadays we use the word "man" as a shorthand for all people. Not just males females, not even humans at this point, just self aware entities. Most people don't need this elaboration but some do, keep up the good fight.

[@markthe2nd741]

Always with the word "democracy". I would never fight for democracy, I would however, fight for a Constitutional Republic and freedom.

[@404ServerError]

Colion has in the past corrected others calling our Constitutional Republic a democracy, but now even he's saying we live in a democracy… /watch?v=7uGmR9PQ_9Q

[@WolfeSaber9933]

​@@404ServerError The US is by definition a constitutional republic. As in there are rules the government must follow as to not be corrupt. One of the reasons monarchies can exist today, in the form of a constitutional monarchy.

[@EwokyBalboa]

Voting for your representatives is specifically a democratic process. The event Colion is talking about in the video is very specifically about people taking up arms against people trying to undermine the democratic aspect of a republic system: what person would be elected. While our overall government is a constitutional republic, ignoring that part of a republic is democracy is just as dumb as calling the federal government a democracy

[@markthe2nd741]

@@EwokyBalboa Voting at the state level is technically a democratic process, but Colion called it specifically a fight for democracy. Democracy has proven to be the first step to communism and authoritarianism. It would have been better to call it a fight against authoritarianism or tyranny. As the Constitution is the law of the land and we are in fact a Constitutional Republic, calling any part of it a democracy is dead wrong. State level voting processes do not make a democracy. Calling any part of this nation a democracy is as stupid as saying society is free under communism.

[@EwokyBalboa]

@markthe2nd741 sure, but I chalk it up to a semantic mistake since he clearly has made the argument before about us being a republic vs democracy. Harping on it in this video seems a bit unimportant, though I can understand where you might be coming from: that we don't want to fall into the trap of using the lefts (edit: and much of the right too really) terms where they are incorrect.

[@ben38154]

The US Constitution is the greatest form of government ever.

[@sunnythesoccercat3573]

which is why it is essential in 2024 to vote against Trump, whether it is an old man running against him or an african-american woman makes no difference. What counts is Trump is a traitor to the Constitution already and promises to shred it if elected again.

[@smokingcrab2290]

Yeah. The right of the government to disarm you, censor you, and levy unlimited taxes against you is really great. Especially when the courts you use to appeal those things are also corrupt. Totally the greatest.

[@sunnythesoccercat3573]

That is why it is SO important to vote blue to defeat Trump who openly talks of suspending the Constitution to make himself KING FOR LIFE. That's not the way the Constitution was set up.

[@insoporous9978]

@@sunnythesoccercat3573 Dude LOL I know you're joking, but I remember there are people who actually think that way.

[@tommarinevet]

Freedom..God Bless our Veterans

[@patrickmichael8655]

So sick of this demented old mummy threatening us on the behalf of who ever he actually works for

[@infiad1275]

His boss is red and has horns.

[@anarchyamp]

We will never know his shadow handlers. Elites that run this country into the ground.

[@smokingcrab2290]

@infiad1275, he's actually "the angel of light" and appears extremely attractive to most in positions of power

[@randomargument972]

In 1776 People rebelled and created civil war over 2% tax on beverage. Today it's 40% tax and people live paycheck away from being thrown onto the streets. "Best slave is the one who thinks he's free." -Johann von Goethe

[@Princess_Celestia_]

If you live a paycheck away from being thrown in the streets, a 40% tax is the least of your problems, you have bigger fish that needs frying, like your poor money managment skills.

[@donmiller6435]

​With a name like princess, I'm sure you have lots of sugar daddies supporting you😂​@@Princess_Celestia_

[@knightingale9833]

April 19th 1775

[@user-tn1hk6zm2freedom]

The civil war wasn't fought to free the slave. It was fought to enslave us all!

[@timothylopez8572]

#FBI LEVYING WAR AGAINST THE UNITED STATES

[@andrewarnold7319]

I really, REALLY wish our side would stop calling our Republic a democracy

[@404ServerError]

The sad thing is, Colion has in the past corrected others calling our Constitutional Republic a democracy, but now even he's saying we live in a democracy… /watch?v=7uGmR9PQ_9Q

[@betsyburns1825]

It makes me mad when they do. Especially a politician. They should know better.

[@angelgjr1999]

We like a representative democracy. Not that politicians represent anything.

[@jowill928]

The federal government IS a democracy. The States as in the several.states are suppose to be republics

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Because It Is a Democracy or Because It Is a Democracy That’s just a Fact of Life

[@MarkEvans-wx3sg]

Amen!

[@joshuagrooms9143]

Keep up the great work Colion. Thank you for covering this part of my little city’s veterans saying in one voice we are done and we are going to make a change. Happy early 4th and GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[@buzzsawncgo2751]

you left out a small point that I think might be pertinent. The Veterans in that story didn't bring their shot guns etc. They raided the National Guard Armory for the weapons that they were acustomed to from their recent service in Europe. Which included full auto arms. Thankfully, they had an inside guy that let them in. The stories told after the event report that all of the Armory's inventory was back the next morning recently cleaned and all accounted for.

[@Cowboycomando54]

The people that claim, "You need fighter jets, tanks, and WMDs to fight back against the government." forget that some one needs to drive, fire, and maintain those things. Those people are more sympathetic to those that served before them, than some politician that has never served.

[@buzzsawncgo2751]

@@Cowboycomando54 My thinking is that those folks might either refuse their orders or supply them to those of us who would resist.

[@Cowboycomando54]

@@buzzsawncgo2751 We swore an oath to defend and uphold the constitution, before obeying the orders of those appointed over us.

[@Lugghandle]

They truly were the greatest generation. I mean to actually finish a small uprising and be like "Alright, let's all give the guard back all their guns " That's one of the most wholesome things I've ever heard.

[@NotTheRealRustyShackleford]

They also had access to explosives...

[@desmien679]

You couldn't own a cannon back then? Literally every ship both military and privately owned were fitted with cannons for their own protection at that time. Cannons were protected under the second amendment.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

A merchant asked James Maddison if they could and he said essentially you can own twenty for all I care.

[@bzamski17]

Still are

[@tomtom-iu4zs]

A child can have a cannon. There's no laws against it.

[@AlitaGunm99]

Yes, this needs to be called out every single time the lie is repeated.

[@warmonger1362]

You can buy a cannon today or a tank with a cannon if you have the money.

[@scottholliday9308]

Doesn't anyone else get sick and tired of patriots calling this country a democracy? WE ARE A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC!!!!! The system of democracy is not broken, it's doing exactly what it was designed to do!

[@mcarrowtime7095]

No, but I sure do get tired of pedants acting shocked that people refer to the ability to vote for representatives as being democratic. I am 100% sure that no one is saying America is a direct democracy with no representatives or constitution, so why do you act like they do?

[@scottholliday9308]

@@mcarrowtime7095 Hitler said: "Tell a lie, make it big and tell it often, and people will start to believe it"! Benjamin Franklin was asked if we have a Republic or a democracy, he answered and said; "we have a Republic if we can keep it"! Thomas Jefferson said: "that a democracy is nothing more than two wolves and a lamb discussing what to have for dinner"! A democracy is nothing more than a majority rule where 51%rule over the 49%, this is the beginning stage of socialism! Read the Marxist Manifestos, this is why the democrats keep screaming that Trump is trying to destroy "there" form of democracy. The key word here is; "there" form of democracy! In a Republic your vote means something! In a democracy your vote is an illusion, because the 51% make the rules which limits the freedoms of the 49%. A Democracy has done one thing to this country, it has made a bunch of criminal politicians wealth while robbing the people blind! A Democracy is what has been destroying this country for the last several decades! You see; the system isn't broken, it's working the way a democracy is designed to work! It's designed to divide and conquer!

[@dtcdtc8328]

Yes. I'm also sick and tired of ALL these "influencers" NEVER telling their viewers who's in bribens ear , telling him what to say and coming up with all this communistic crap. Like. Did you know you are being ruled over by Dual citizens?? The following agencies are all run by Dual Isr~~li citizens Secretary of State Secretary Treasury Attorney General Homeland Security National Intelligence Director ATF Director CDC heads Chair of Economic Advisors Chief of staff and VP's husband is also a Dual Is~li citizen.

[@donaldbuckingham4446]

Well said!​@@scottholliday9308

[@mcarrowtime7095]

@@scottholliday9308 I think you missed when I said, "no one thinks America is a direct democracy"? have you ever heard of a colloquialism? its where a word is used in a casual conversation to refer to something other than its original meaning. A good example is the word "theory". colloquially, a theory is any thought experiment or idea on how something could work, whereas in the science world a theory is a thoroughly tested idea that represents the highest standard something can reach in science. In this case, the colloquial term would be "democracy" where the term is used to refer to the ability of one to effectively vote, whether it be for a representative, head executive, or for laws, when the technical definition refers to a specific type of government system. also, you used the wrong "their" multiple times, but that doesn't actually affect your argument.

[@redjack691]

Thank you. I post every August about the Battle of Athens TN and I am grateful for the new content.

[@thabossdon]

We have to stay ready at all times

[@tbruce8187]

This story needs to be told more often.

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

🤨They need to be teaching it in High schools in every STATE.!🤔 The American people need to take a stand.! ✊

[@Fugitive685]

But that would remind my generation about responsibility and accountability 😢

[@terriaustill2211]

Before and throughout highschool

[@musicgroopie1]

Meanwhile, millions of veterans are just waiting for the green light !

[@markasteelsr.5990]

80 million of US on a "bad day".

[@cameronmackenzie4410]

Colion, im a big fan of the work you do. Thanks for standing up for Americans, the 2nd amendment and our constitutional Republic.

[@bit7561]

American do not know their HISTORY! THANK YOU FOR TRYING TO EDUCATE Them ❤❤❤❤❤ One Nation Under God, God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@tk00903]

Tired of that traitor threatening the American people.

[@lilcj2014]

Proud to be American 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Stickmankenny214]

I second that CJ

[@jeremymsl1]

I'm from Athens and this was taught in our schools! They even took us on a field trip showing us where everything went down.

[@BluefireguyXD]

Cool

[@smokingcrab2290]

Based

[@Name-ew8mh]

Thank you; Patriot.

[@user-pr3ho5pz4m]

I am from TN about 45 miles from Athens. I have heard the story hundreds of times and I must say you did a good job telling it.

[@tomahawk5118]

I live in Athens TN and I have a lot of family that live and grew up here. Many in my family lived here for generations. There is an official book about the battle in which I found my great uncles name. I had no idea he was IN the Battle of Athens until I found his name listed in its pages. He was a World War II veteran but also one of the deputies. There are still bullet marks in some of the buildings.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Brave and good great uncle ❤

[@DanielJohnson-n6i]

U.S. government needs to sit it's ass down and remember it's place.

[@jimwilson8879]

Thank you for bringing some real history to light

[@jamesmainstream3112]

Colin, thank you from the bottom of my heart for presenting this story as it was: a man, and later a group of men, that wanted nothing more than power and control. I've heard this story several times over and you are among the few that don't blur the issue with nonsense. God bless us all in our efforts to stay focused in a world set out to distract and steal.

[@fenriswolf039]

I learned something today. I had no idea about this battle. Thank you.

[@danielduncan6806]

Yes, they'd have liked to keep it that way, too.

[@evamccray6500]

Really? I learned about this in my high school freshman year, American History class. That was back in the 60's though, 1960's that is.

[@NewsanceInHD]

We the people are ready

[@markasteelsr.5990]

Still wondering what are WE waiting for? We have been way to tolerant for way too long. Look at the pathetic excuse for government/leadership in dee/cee. We know it is a puppet/regime! blighteem doesn't even know what day of the week it is, let alone whether or not he is a black woman vice president.

[@doswoods653]

Let’s not forget Afghanistan. They had no f-15’s. Just some caves in the mountains. We rewarded their victory with a surrender and a gift of millions of dollars of our weapons and tech. Edit: *Billions

[@jasonrodgers9063]

WE didn't reward them, BIDEN did!

[@zekemedia1310]

Thank you for pointing that out.

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Ahhh? Vietnam natives living in straw huts?

[@dillonc7955]

A lot of us wanted to withdraw from Afghanistan, but we had NOTHING to do with the incompetence behind how we withdrew leaving behind Afghan allies that helped us for years along with billions in military equipment from helicopters to night vision to humvees. They made the Taliban the most heavily armed terrorist organizations in human history essentially.

[@TERRY-cb2ku]

Not millions, billions.

[@PhyllisJohnson-lr9bq]

Thank you for sharing this... 2A woman here in East Tennessee ✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@crystalwidener2052]

Praise God always. Amen

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

Thank you for the history lesson; the selective history they teach in schools nowadays is a shame.

[@Hunfrid91]

The 2a can also be used to fight forced conscription, something the govt really doesnt like to talk about

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

You mean a-DRAFT ???

[@AlitaGunm99]

@@user-be7tc2bd6e "This is a song about Alice."

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@AlitaGunm99 Who's Alice ???

[@cheriwarren4524]

Alice In Hell 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bwofficial1776]

Conscription is slavery and should be resisted accordingly.

[@geneballay9590]

Wow, Colion you are THE MAN. Thank you for standing up and speaking the truth. And (sad to say) please watch your back because we all know what kind of thuggery and deceit the 'other guys' are willing to employ.

[@johncanceleno4113]

Amen on this story for the veterans. We need to wake up America you know what needs to be done

[@davidstecher1171]

This story shows one thing that people tend to forget all too easy... especially today. For a free democracy you have to fight! 😎👍👍👍

[@knuckleheadX98]

"You need f-15s to take on the US government." Yeah, tell that to Afghanistan.

[@howlinhobbit]

nobody seems to be pointing out how Biden threatened to strafe and bomb U.S. citizens if we get too uppity about his illegal, anti-constitutional “executive orders.”

[@nataliehidalgo8933]

Yet the left wants America to believe a bunch of untrained patriots without weapons tried to overthrow the government on J6.

[@obi-juantacobi8552]

Better yet, tell that to Minneapolis, Portland, or Seattle in 2020 and 2021

[@rogerjensen5277]

How many soldiers does it take for the government to secure the run ways, the roads upon which the parts, weapons and fuel arrive at the airport, the factories where those parts and weapons are made and stored, the refineries where the crude oil is refined into jet fuel, the trucks that deliver all the needs of those soldiers like food, water, etc.? Logistics is a complicated mess in peace time. Just think how bad it would get in a civil war!

[@PeeGoblin-jg6tu]

Not just that, soldiers sign an oath that they must follow the constitution, which includes fighting against a tyrannical government. This also means a soldier can't just say "I was just following orders".

[@dustinstober9647]

Great story of my brothers in arms fulfilling their oath! 🇺🇸

[@baird5776mullet]

Most of the weapons the citizens used came from the local Nat guard armory and were then returned, the black man survived his wound, i wish they would make another movie about this incident.

[@cindycain3301]

Good for the people!

[@quakergrits4610]

We Are Americans!

[@Kid_Twist_]

I have been PREACHING this historical event for years, i am so happy you are talking about this, please talk about the Posse Comitatus Act, restricting government from intervening during civil issues, only people that could intervene would be local and state law enforcement. Federal government is not allowed to get involved with civil issues. National Guard receives federal funding and acts as a federal entity.

[@SoloPilot6]

Not quite. The National Guard was Federalized by Woodrow ("He Kept Us From War") Wilson, the "Progressive" racist who saved the Ku Klux Klan from extinction. As a component of GARA (Guard, Active, Reserve and Auxiliary) it can be called to war by the President and Congress, thus is equipped, trained and administered as if it were part of the Army. However, it is SEPARATE from the Army, directed by the state governors, thus not included in Posse Comitatus.

[@Kid_Twist_]

@@SoloPilot6 I can argue many reason why you can consider National Gaurd as a Federal enity. 1. Federal funding: The National Guard receives most of its funding from the federal government, which indicates a significant level of federal control and influence. 2. Federal training and equipment: National Guard units receive training and equipment from the federal government, which ensures standardization and interoperability with federal forces. 3. Federal mission: The National Guard's primary mission is to support federal military operations, both domestically and overseas. 4.Federal command structure: When federalized, National Guard units fall under the command of federal authorities, such as the Department of Defense and the President. 5. Integration with federal forces: National Guard units often train and deploy alongside federal forces, blurring the lines between state and federal authority. Given these points, it's reasonable to argue that the National Guard has become a de facto federal force, despite its historical roots in state militias. The wordage and intention may have originated from a state-focused perspective, but the National Guard's modern role is undeniably federal in nature.

[@AlitaGunm99]

What the federal government can do, and what the federal government can do legally, are two very different things.

[@SoloPilot6]

@@Kid_Twist_ To be a Federal entity, there would have to be a bill passed through Congress and signed by a President. This has never happened. This is why governors are able to either deploy the NG or refuse deployment.

[@lorettacaputo6997]

The truth shall keep you free.

[@damirjalali]

Thx for being a real patriot. "SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL: GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS , NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK, NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT. -DEITRICH BONHOEFFER

[@davidstanworth5543]

Nothing has changed that's amazing. Real man stand up

[@ChristopherHouse-dq9cr]

Great story! We the people!

[@goodcitizen64]

We are a constitutional republic and it's the best experiment of governance ever drafted!! We just have to make sure the Republic stays alive and well for our future generations!! What we the people meed is a communication system that the government can't hack! I'm diffently not smart enough to accomplish that task but my trugger finger still works just fine!

[@danielduncan6806]

I love that clip, because he just outright threatens the American public with nuclear weapons. I love how he casually threatens our own country with our own nukes. I bet that was the headline in Russia "American president threatens own country with nukes!" And the funny/sad part is, unlike everything else out of Russia, it would actually be the truth.

[@packrat76]

I think it was Fartswell that did that.

[@tenshimaru34]

A God given right is the only way to understand the second amendment.

[@jebkermen6087]

I hate to nit pick here, but.. I dislike the notion "God given" as an atheist For it infers that god is the only one who can grant rights, kind of ignoring the whole "separation of church and state" thing.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

You miss his point. Quit trying to stop us from invoking the name of God. We will invoke it as much as we wish, whether you like it or not.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@billyrayhoscheit1775 It doesn't. When people say "God given", they mean inalienable. It does say, though, that we are endowed certain inalienable rights by their creator. To many people, "creator" means God.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@billyrayhoscheit1775 It was indeed written down on paper by men, and voted on by men, but it was supposed to be a list of rights that can not be legislated away, either by congress nor by being put for a vote of the population. Congress can indeed pass laws, and the president can sign them into law, giving us additional rights, but, THOSE rights can be repealed, either by legislation or by the voters. Our CONSTITUTIONAL rights can not, EXCEPT by an amendment to that constitution, and the bar for that is pretty high, to make sure that it isn't amended left and right according to the whims of the times.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@billyrayhoscheit1775 OK, yes, you are quite correct. That is exactly what it says.

[@GorillaCookies]

My grandpa and his brother my great uncle both were involved in the Battle of Athens . They were born and raised in Athens TN. And both served and fought in WW2. RIP Granpa & Uncle Paul. We miss and love you both very much and again Thank You for your Strength, Courage and The Example You Set .

[@cycleboy8028]

Yay! I've commented many times on yours, and others, channel "Remember the Battle of Athens!" When the govt is scared of the people, we have liberty.

[@user60521123]

This is a fascinating historical incident that I never knew about. I think it demonstrates that the justification for gun rights is not just about opposing tyrannical government, but defending our republic.

[@dlbracer56]

3% of the population over threw and defeated the highly trained, best equipped army and mercenaries of the day.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

An interesting fact: in ancient Athens the Greek 'hoplites' were heavily armed citizen warriors who came together in times of danger to form the army to defend the city and they did so with their personally owned weapons. Sound familiar? I encourage my American neighbours to hold tight to their 2A rights. We in Canada have no such rights and are close to losing all access to any firearms. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@beep-beep]

That’s a fantastic historical fact

[@mcarrowtime7095]

They were also relatively wealthy

[@bloodwintertales5984]

@@lylemacdonald6672 we must uphold the 2nd to defend the rest. But the American people need to stop carrying about sides it’s us vs the government both the left and right are tyrants. Trump needs to stay out of office with that project 2025 bullshit and we need Biden out. If an American won’t fight for the rights of all Americans they are also traitors.

[@PK-pp3lu]

@@mcarrowtime7095 When you needed a large amount of warriors, I'm sure they had a few extra spears and shields lol

[@mcarrowtime7095]

@@PK-pp3lu but not the heavy armor and quality weapons the hoplites used. they would be more like auxiliary troops.

[@richandrose6348]

Truth is on the side of the right. Always.

[@leesmith8646]

Always great to hear this event in historical context and kept alive. Thank you sir.

[@Mike-kh9gj]

I love the rather recent history of the battle of athens I’ve just recently taught my boss about it a couple weeks ago

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

I must admit, I did not know this story. Thanks for sharing it. We need more men like those in TN to stand up to todays corruption in every town.

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

Much more recently, in Oak Harbor, Washington, the city council there wanted to ban the carry of firearms. A whole bunch of armed citizens showed up the next day, and a lot of them spoke in front of the city council, making their arguments, but by far, the most persuasive argument the people made that day was 'if you make this law, we will just game-end all of you and the new people in your place will know better.' Turns out, threatening politicians with violence works.

[@coolgamer2135]

Mind to send a link or title of the video to me?

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

@@coolgamer2135 "Cordial Reminder: Remember Who Serves Whom" From the KZbin channel, The Justicar. That won't tell you everything that happened there, but you can infer from context, I'm sure.

[@coolgamer2135]

@@StupidAnon-gn8ih Thank you very much.

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

@@coolgamer2135 Happy to help.

[@diannebass1051]

Awesome a true patriot 👍

[@charlesgibbens-il9ei]

GOD Bless you for spending this video

[@AllAboutSurvival]

This historical event reaffirms why the right to bear arms is crucial for defending against tyranny and ensuring accountable governance

[@nitsudocsicnarf347]

Govern yourself.

[@Karen-ur6mm]

Remember the battle of Athens!... Should be our cry until things change

[@jessitaylor4170]

I know and love this story, I'm a proud Tennessean and those men are true heroes and patriots.

[@debrastanford8761]

THANK YOU ,SIR, YOU TELL THIS STORY WITH GUSTO!!!MY PAPAW WD HV REALLY LIKED YOU!!!HE WAS IN NORMANDY!!! GOD BLESS YOU, SIR...❤

[@j.d.preppingerie6522]

Thank you I am 59 years old and have never heard that before.

[@johnnyragadoo2414]

Wow, what a story! I'm ashamed I had not heard it before. Thank you, fellow Texan gun-toter. There is no stronger pledge a government can make that it will safeguard rights than the act of keeping its mitts off citizen firearms. One percent of why I carry is for defense of self and family. 99% is because to keep America strong, citizens must be armed. I want to do my part.