Prepare for Civil War

[@andrew-oq2fw]

Andy’s hair is having a civil war between grey and brown

[@cmpcmp5880]

Civil war is not the immediate problem. We will have to deal with possible civil conflict and violence. Various factions in each party will be disaffected by the outcome and might decide to behave poorly. I am not sure that our law enforcement and security community will be up to the task of securing communities. One warning - If there is violence, the police will not be there to protect you but they will show up to arrest you. Be thoughtful and safe in all actions. Thanks.

[@mikedag1176]

@cmpcmp5880 A breakdown in law means people clash,fight, bleed.

[@timethious54]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Awesome plan, to go with the best case scenario 👌

[@CitizenValve]

Correct, it’s easier to arrest the calmer of the two.

[@Tom_Ciccone]

Andy. Thank you so much for being one of the few rational people left. You’ve always been extremely level headed and the voice of reason. Well done sir 👏🏻

[@mikkoj1977]

That is the reason i followd Andy +5years now

[@01tangodown]

Advocating preparedness isnt the same as advocating for violence. Its reasonable to assume based on historical events that we could face some level of civil unrest. Prepare accordingly.

[@LudiCrust.]

They aren’t advocating for preparedness though. Also 55% of this country is not conservative and the biggest lie I see told online is people on the left don’t like guns. I’ve lived in 3 big cities & a medium sized one and all 4 are heavily armed. Half the houses on my street have pride flags flying and every single house on my street has at least one gun & most have at least a gun for every person living in it.

[@Deranged316]

I’m from Northern Ireland and if anything were to happen in the US I feel like it would be similar to The Troubles here with frequent shootings and some bombings, but life also kinda just goes on. I’m not predicting violence will happen, I just mean if it were to happen that how I think it would look. Large parts of the country probably wouldn’t even have violence at all.

[@claytonjohnston25]

Too many people think it can’t happen here, even though it has once before. Normalcy bias will get a lot of people killed.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

​@@Deranged316I suspect you're exactly right. People seem to forget there was alot of violence and even bombings in the 60s and life largely went on. There is not going to be anything like the previous US Civil War or anything like an organized, widespread conflict.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

​@@Deranged316 I suspect you're exactly right. People forget there was alot of violence and even bombings that went on in the 60s. Life went on as normal for the vast majority of the country and people. There will not be anything like the previous Civil War or anything as organized and as clearly delineated.

[@lhimelligot465]

I clicked because I expected that you would be a voice of reason. You did not disappoint.

[@Youtubesuckz976]

Hawk tuah

[@echo-909]

Same here. Thanks for this!

[@joesalvator5878]

Reason? This guy sounds like he was born last night. lol

[@glennmontague4310]

​@joesalvator5878 which Russian bot farm do you hail from, comrade?

[@Gmny1MOA]

​​@@joesalvator5878 exactly he is bringing up zero of the actual issues causing this idea...hes just saying to talk mentally ill ppl down from their idea of civil war...im sure he's not affected at all with going hungry and struggling to provide for a family or losing everything for that matter

[@Mr_Clean]

"every state is a mix of both blue and red". Hell, every street is a mixture of both blue and red 🙂‍↕️

[@joesalvator5878]

The soviet union was just as mixed. It will be rural vs urban for the most part.

[@LIL_APO]

If Harris wins that would be bs and a likely civil war would take place

[@PrideofAmerica7332]

Yup, and that’s EXACTLY WHY this is going to be a total bloodbath. Violence and flames will be EVERYWHERE.

[@glennmontague4310]

​@joesalvator5878 which Russian bot farm do you hail from, comrade?

[@ryeguy7941]

So it'll be like Yugoslavia, got it.

[@MetaGuideMedia]

What does the enemy look like? It looks like going to a restaurant with a Trump hat on and finding rat poison in my food because the waiter is a crazy person.

[@firstinlastout]

✨THE TRUTH ✨We are living in the END TIMES. Hollywood has prepared many for what is coming. If people READ their Bible (the Tanak and the B'rit Hadashah... The original Covenant and the New Covenant), then you would understand that 🕊️Bible prophecy🕊️ is unfolding right before our very eyes. Satan is the master deceiver, he is the father of all lies. He comes to cheat, steal, destroy and kill. He tried it with me. I should be HIV +, I should be dead. But by the saving grace of my savior and King, I was brought of the darkness and into his glorious light. And HIS praise is forever on my lips. HE (Yeshua Ha'Mashiach) literally saved me and my children's lives here on Earth and for eternity. 😈Satan is reclining and licking his chops, watching his minions do his work for him. Don't be duped by the devil. He's only got a short time (7 years) and when the first seal of the scroll is opened, you don't want to be left behind to see and experience the pure horror you'll be in (IF you even survive it). THE God of Jacob loves you so much and it is written.. ✨ he wishes that no man should perish, and that all should come to repentance✨ But one day, in the twinkling of an eye, enough will be enough. This is not my opinion, this is biblical fact and the Bible has NEVER been wrong. It is the blood of Jesus the Christ that can save you from what is coming upon this entire world ‼️ 🌟One day very soon, our God of Jacob ( to whom we have been reconciled back to through the blood of Jesus the Messiah) will pour out his wrath onto this unrepenting and unbelieving world. Just as it is written. Satan doesn't want you to read the bible, he doesn't want you to know the truth. Why? Because there's a battle raging right now for your mind between the kingdom of God, which is light, and the kingdom of satan, which is complete darkness. Hell is a very real place and Heaven is a very real place. Choose today whom you shall serve! Soon there will not be a second chance.💯 Follow the below biblical outline with a sense of urgency. Pray! 🩸You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hellf is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.🩸(Matthew 7:13) 1️⃣. A - Admit ✨Admit what you have done is wrong and ask for forgiveness. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death. I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness _______________________________________ 2️⃣. B - Believe ✨Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as a payment for your sins. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ________________________________________ 3️⃣. C - Confess and Choose ✨Confess and choose to allow God to be in charge of your life Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved

[@Jimbojohnj]

Nobody is “calling for” civil war. People are recognizing trends, patterns, escalation without a clear off-ramp, and connecting the dots saying “I think this might happen”. You can sit with your head in the sand and act like you don’t see it, but, any rational human who pays attention to what’s going on sees the same thing.

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

What trends, patterns and escalations are you seeing?

[@CornPop_s_grandson]

Brother, some people don’t believe shit stinks until they trip on a rock, fall, and are laying face down in it. To his point, some people do want it, the rest of us just see where things are headed. Trust me, I’d rather be worried about my next project around the house, raising kids, you know, normal shit. Not worrying about civil war.

[@jasonforgey1935]

It will be a revolution not a civil war

[@dustinsmith4068]

@@Sebastian-pb9hmTwo tier justice system, unlawful targeting of political opponents, first amendment infringements encouraged by one political party, public education socially transing kids without talking to parents, states taking kids out of homes because parents wont trans their kids, medical establishment profiting off of child sterilization and abortion (specifically late term, global organizations such as WHO and the UN dictating or at least advocating for poicies inside our sovereign borders, a ramping up of the war machine for the last three and a half years, policies that make it harder for people to heat their homes and drive to work, and an invasion at our southern border. I find it rich a man who was brave enough to go and fight for less than the above is busy sitting on a fence post that is shaped like a fist. Hopefully violence can be avoided but you need to take that last piece of California out of you.

[@leemalco8715]

@@Sebastian-pb9hm this do anything for you? Part of Kamala’s closing pitch…think maybe that kind of hardcore panic porn might influence some unhinged asshole to, idk…try to murder Trump? Shoot into a house with a Trump sign in the yard? Take a shot at a local Republican politician who’d be relatively easy to kill? They currently control the government, they control the intelligence agencies. They (and by that I mean the Establishment) obviously want bad shit to happen around this election, and they generally get what they want. Cheney is all in with them, and that son of a bitch made millions on the death and maiming of thousands of young Americans. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZC1h5V6aNukfbcfeature=shared

[@avdtouw]

As an outsider.. I'm European, I have the same feelings when I read or hear people talking about civil war. How is it that a country that most of Europe looked up to, change so dramatically in their beliefs, their moral standards? Not so long ago America was the country most other countries aspired to be like and the country a lot of people wanted to be a part off. Now there seems to be so much hatred and unwillingness to even listen to eachother anymore.. I would love to see the America I fell in love with and hope my American friends and family stay safe. Thank you Andy for your sane reasoning and courage to speak up... I wish strenght to you all and hope for the absolute best.

[@Phoenix.Actual]

How did we get here? By allowing Marxist values to infest our institutions in the early 1900s after the Russian Civil War, and allowing everyone to believe those values are "normal". Social security is a good example. In any other society beforehand, you relied on your family to support you when you're old, now, we have a broken government and shit demographics and economy to rely on (which will ultimately fail)

[@superbaran9042]

As European, living close to D.C., this is a gradual process that happened in the last 10 years. Intensified in the last 5 years, culminating with the January 6, 2021 events (preview ?) and still going strong. Knowing history of the Europe itself and how quickly we went from peace to WWs in the span of 5-10 years, I'm hardly surprised that we seen such a quick societal changes in the US. Look at Russia. They have internet, cellphones and access to Europe and they still bought BS and went to war.

[@Kolobochok95]

Simply put - religion and cult like behavior.

[@samuel.trautman]

Most other countries aspired to be like? 🤣🤣🤣

[@yondermountainjamfan9410]

You ask how, as a European, surely you can recognize the work of marxists/communists by now!

[@curious736]

Considering how much our founders argued about "who" should be allowed to vote. I think they would be sad to see how few do vote............

[@Ghost-mg5xz]

There is a great distinction between civil unrest and civil war. Civil unrest is very possible, civil war not likely. Study Army Field Manual FM 100-20 LIC Low Intensity Conflict to better understand this situation we're in. According to Sun Tzu you never under estimate the enemy and we are in a war of ideology. You are correct in that both sides are being manipulated, divide and conquer strategy. The true enemy is who is doing the manipulation and influence?? And why?? In general people don't want Conflict and avoid it, however when normalcy is being twisted and morality is under attack where do you draw the line??

[@woweemylove7291]

GREAT point. Excellent rebuttal.

[@trojanalum2622]

Spot on 100%

[@Eringobragh1861]

Spot on sun tzu said this war is where life and death meet I got army field manuals on guerrilla warfare unconventional warfare I got a hunch both civil unrest and civil War can break out at any time you never know what what going on

[@joesalvator5878]

It could just be an american spring like what we've seen in Greece, and Egypt in recent decades. It might not be bloody at all. It could be peaceful balkanization or an overthrow of the government. One thing I do know is that you don't fight civil wars with weapons of mass destruction, and that's all our military has since they chased off all the white boys. If we had enough troops to hold this country together, they would be in the middle east right now.

[@empirekruse9574]

That last part hit hard! Where do we draw the line? I feel like I've been pretty damn patient, but feel myself getting more agitated by the day.

[@brianw9657]

This video is what one would call 'Positive Influence' and he does it in a great flannel jacket. 10/10

[@kaveeone]

It's new, too. 🙂

[@RavenousMarmot]

My wife says that if it has hand pockets, it's a shacket.... without is a shirt. I have one and the extra pockets are a game changer.... that said, merely hearing the term shacket makes me feel gross so I'm sharing that so maybe you can feel gross too. You're welcome.

[@davedurable]

Widespread mental illness is being unearthed by this political climate.

[@Gmny1MOA]

And the economy and everything else he didn't mention at all that's going on in the country

[@Mando-1988]

@@davedurable or caused by it?

[@edmire5754]

This is exactly why I keep tuning into your channels, you are by far the most level headed of the former SF operators on social media today. I believe the majority of the country shares the same thoughts.

[@joesmith-vk1nx]

Germany has had at least 10 civil wars, England 3, Ancient Rome 4, Mexico at least 4, etc etc. I'm sure the last "Superpower" whose population is vehemently, in opposition on every possible topic, it seems, as well as, beyond financially a society that is broke and completely owned by corporations and foreign influences. Currently being invaded by millions and millions of fighting age males, and people who are completely unvetted for criminal backgrounds or diseases or anything else. Certainly there's no way we'll ever have another Civil War. I mean, it's only been a hundred fifty years, almost since the last one. Good luck America

[@jcar1417]

The problem with Andy Stumph is he’s too smart, too honest, too reasonable and too humble to run for office. This is the type of person who should be in charge mostly because he doesn’t want to be. 99% of the people who are in office are there for themselves, the other 1% can’t last because of the toxicity.

[@EricMB-y2s]

Money controls who is in office and appointed to political committees.

[@nick-314]

The type of people that should run for office are smart enough to know not too

[@zacharycrago2753]

For what it's worth, we need people in office who DONT WANT TO BE. May sound crazy, but it's true.

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

As a former federal and state healthcare lobbyist for good physicians and their patients, this is the best summary I have recently seen about our political system today and the truth about our elected officials.

[@firstinlastout]

✨THE TRUTH ✨We are living in the END TIMES. Hollywood has prepared many for what is coming. If people READ their Bible (the Tanak and the B'rit Hadashah... The original Covenant and the New Covenant), then you would understand that 🕊️Bible prophecy🕊️ is unfolding right before our very eyes. Satan is the master deceiver, he is the father of all lies. He comes to cheat, steal, destroy and kill. He tried it with me. I should be HIV +, I should be dead. But by the saving grace of my savior and King, I was brought of the darkness and into his glorious light. And HIS praise is forever on my lips. HE (Yeshua Ha'Mashiach) literally saved me and my children's lives here on Earth and for eternity. 😈Satan is reclining and licking his chops, watching his minions do his work for him. Don't be duped by the devil. He's only got a short time (7 years) and when the first seal of the scroll is opened, you don't want to be left behind to see and experience the pure horror you'll be in (IF you even survive it). THE God of Jacob loves you so much and it is written.. ✨ he wishes that no man should perish, and that all should come to repentance✨ But one day, in the twinkling of an eye, enough will be enough. This is not my opinion, this is biblical fact and the Bible has NEVER been wrong. It is the blood of Jesus the Christ that can save you from what is coming upon this entire world ‼️ 🌟One day very soon, our God of Jacob ( to whom we have been reconciled back to through the blood of Jesus the Messiah) will pour out his wrath onto this unrepenting and unbelieving world. Just as it is written. Satan doesn't want you to read the bible, he doesn't want you to know the truth. Why? Because there's a battle raging right now for your mind between the kingdom of God, which is light, and the kingdom of satan, which is complete darkness. Hell is a very real place and Heaven is a very real place. Choose today whom you shall serve! Soon there will not be a second chance.💯 Follow the below biblical outline with a sense of urgency. Pray! 🩸You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hellf is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.🩸(Matthew 7:13) 1️⃣. A - Admit ✨Admit what you have done is wrong and ask for forgiveness. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death. I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness _______________________________________ 2️⃣. B - Believe ✨Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as a payment for your sins. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ________________________________________ 3️⃣. C - Confess and Choose ✨Confess and choose to allow God to be in charge of your life Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved

[@kevinobrien1933]

Thank you for the sensible reasoning. As a Marine with 2 deployments, I completely agree that armed combat is and should be last resort. I also teach cpl classes and enfensise that the gun is your last tool to us

[@TIG2MAN0]

Is CP close protection?

[@kevinobrien1933]

@TIG2MAN0 concealed pistol

[@Youtubesuckz976]

Japan isn’t a deployment

[@kevinobrien1933]

@KZbinsuckz976 wasn't in Japan. It was in the Mediterranean region

[@TIG2MAN0]

@@kevinobrien1933 sandbox?

[@wiskysin]

Reasonable minds can disagree. We got here in part because increasingly people do not believe in our election system, and thusly question the results. I think it has less to do with anger of losing, and a general distrust in the system. A distrust that has been growing for a good 20 years. I can remember election cycles where I've been disappointed and then it's nose to the grindstone, and I'm going to control what I can control in my life. I think most of that distrust resides on the right due to the power structure with media and leftwing politics, however the left has also been openly questioning their losses for the same period of time. Even I distrust it, and I think civil war is insane. The horrors of war being what they are, imagine no dividing lines. It's kind of like parts of the GWOT. Evil people interspersed with people who just want to survive. We are a country that is ideologically widespread with some exceptions. The hyperbole and rhetoric is marching towards something. Overhauling our election process to make it more ironclad would go a long way towards quelling this. The audience can decide why or why not this will ever happen.

[@dontbugme7362]

CW is a horror scenario. Like Andy, I have friends AND FAMILY on the left and I love them dearly. But I am taking some precautionary measures because of the rhetoric. If for no other reason than to protect myself and loved ones from any crazed maniacs that can't get a grip on themselves, the likelihood of which is not very likely.

[@davidb9323]

Not just the mistrust in the election. Many other issues in the representation of the people.

[@jakem4579]

Unfortunately the oligarchy/managerial class has zero intention of relinquishing power and they certainly aren’t going to allow us to choose our leaders. They will not allow fair and secure elections because they don’t want their power and insane wealth to be squandered by us lowly peasants. They want to live like kings and queens on our backs forever. Like a dynasty. It’s completely un-American.

[@spider-man2291]

The problem is it's a delusion They don't trust any facet of the government or organizations to investigate and prove fraud or fairness in the system They'd simply move the goalpost once their specific complaint about election integrity has been solved I've seen it in real time so many times And the both siding of it is ridiculous It was most obvious with Donald trump when he called into question election integrity regardless of whether or not he won And attempted an insurrection in 2020 without any evidence for voter fraud Still to this day, has shown none, everything that's come out has been disproven unless you believe in a grand conspiracy The comparison on the left is fucking Hilary Clinton saying he's illegitimate because of Russian meddling which we know occurred but debate how much it influenced the results She conceded within 24 hours and called to congratulate trump Was he present at the inauguration of biden? Did he call to congratulate him? No? Interesting... Both sides have issues but to pretend their in the same ballpark is an exercise in insanity

[@Mando-1988]

@@wiskysin trust in the election bro is a small piece of the pie. How about politicians being owned by corporations? Over spending of our tax dollars by BOTH sides, open southern border and funds being diverted to giving illegals handouts while our own citizens are struggling and losing jobs and going homeless. No prosecution for repeat criminals and hamstrung law enforcement choked out by politicians with an alterior agenda. I could go on all day but I think you get the picture.

[@jeffwells8740]

Andy, thank you for this... Out of ALL the military/special ops based pod casts out there, yours is my absolute favorite. This short, but sweet message you dropped today was VERY much needed and appreciated. I tend to maintain a perch on the center left side of things, but also realize that there's plenty of common ground for respectful dialog. Be safe everyone.

[@tacticalbt1023]

Brother nothing is off the books now. Anything is possible at this point

[@Bc88iebdv8]

You are part of the problem

[@sleepinginthesun4456]

Thank you Andy, as usual the voice of reason. Hopefully this helps people to understand how ridicules they sound. I’m 53 years old and have been around every type of American and 99.99999% of them are good people trying to do the best for their families. We are so much more than some dopey political leaders we may get stuck with. And everything in this life is teaching us that more is required of us and we are better together

[@anon2034]

All multicultural states end in Balkanization. Don't sweat it.

[@jonberube2489]

7:10 Andy: "I don't think we're prepared for Halloween trick-or-treaters to come over." *Mike Glover Prep-Signal Illuminates the Sky*

[@NS-yl6wj]

😂

[@Jake-777-7]

Civil war is inevitable. Pretending like its not about to happen regardless of what we do is naive beyond reason.

[@AnonymouzzHigh5]

When punching each other in the face started ending with a jail cell and not a handshake we failed as a nation

[@humptydumpty762]

...you mean the worship of thug culture for an entire generation? Yes, allowing 13% of the population to terrorize the rest doesn't help things... however in all honesty it was when you allowed high level treason to go unchecked because it hurt your collective feels too much to except the reality of your military defeat twenty three years ago.

[@docshiffer]

There is a convention of states, mass non compliance, states pushing the 10th amendment etc.. lots of options out there. Lots of non forceful options for sure. If it were to kick off you will never enjoy what you enjoy now again. I've seen it on 3 separate continents and its never been pretty. It should always, always be the last resort. On the other hand with current world events....China for example....being prepared for the lights to go out should be a real concern. We should be looking outward at the huge threats looming...not falling prey to the temptation to look at neighbors as the threat. (would not doubt being fostered by those outside threats) once the bullet leaves the barrel you CANNOT bring it back. Think carefully and choose wisely

[@Steveaux85]

“The Civil War never ended.” - Marcel Ledbetter

[@daviswall3319]

Hahaha! I grew up in Liberty, MS and met Jerry a few times. Actually helped hanging the drywall when he built a new house in the late 80’s.

[@denisestarr2314]

The south lost !

[@MichaelMathis-kk9rk]

Andy Stumpf is my favorite internet smartass, I love it!

[@anthonysaich2057]

I’m a new father of 3. My youngest being 1.8 years old. And this thought has been ever on my mind dictating decisions more than I would feel comfortable with. Preparation is my focus in my life and was happy to see that within 30 seconds of watching this video, it enabled me to become more grounded in how I go about preparing for the unexpected events such as civil war. Thanks Andy

[@EricTheSwede]

"I have limited military experience" - and that sentence alone is why I respect you so much. You were the top .1% of the top 1% and still you're down to earth enough to utter that phrase.

[@kevinzhang6623]

If you're not infantry, your military experience is limited by definition. That includes commandos.

[@w55808]

Humble!

[@kiritosao2661]

Like you have said many times before, you touch war and it touches you back. I am grateful for people like you who can put the diea out there that the mechanics, the staggeringly offensive idea, that it is acceptable to take a human life because they have a different opinion than someone else. Everyone needs to take a step back and realize this country was founded on the principle that people ARE allowed to have different opinions, and the point where those opinions meet should be a place of discussion and debate. America is founded on the idea we all get a chance to vote on those opinions and choose together what is the best path forward. Thank you for standing on the middle ground, the no man's land, where wars are stopped and peace is hammered out, not with bullets but through ideas and pens. I gladly stand in that middle ground with you.

[@tylersmithking]

Thank you for being the voice of reason 🇺🇸

[@superbaran9042]

Hello Andy ! I have been listener to your channel since it's inception way back when. Born in the Eastern Europe (country bordering Ukraine) and moved to the US when I was 14. Now, I'm in my early 40s and was fortunate enough to grow-up in circle of friends, who are the USA Army combat veterans (commissioned officers). I was also unfortunate enough to witness the collapse of the Soviet Union and what followed. The 2nd Civil War, if it ever comes our way, will be nothing like a civil war portrait in the dystopian movie - Civil War. Collapse of societies, I think, follows the same blueprint - a slow degradation of all the institutions and societal norms. It will not be any different from the collapse of the Soviet Union: hunger, non-functional corrupt government, non existent medical system, corrupt police and organized crime that is a de facto rules the country. A complete lawlessness. Look across the south border. It is enough to increase a violence level by a notch and you will see mass casualties will spike through the roof in general population. After all, a civil war is war between citizens. Movie Sicario has a nice phrase at the end "You will not survive here, you're not a wolf, and this is the land of wolves now". This is what societal collapse looks like. My significant other lives in Philly and sometimes when I pass by the Kensington street, feeling like I'm in one of the Dante's circles of hell. Maybe, it should be a stark reminder to us ?

[@JarlaxleBaenre1987]

The world needs more people like you. God bless you, Andy

[@charlesschroeter753]

As a SEAL and a Montanan, what is your thoughts on Sheehy? I’m a Montanan as well and looking for some insight before Tuesday.

[@michaellee793]

This is a great commentary Andy. Thank you for the level headed approach. I think we can hold both this perspective while also recognizing that the next few weeks are likely to be a bit more nutty than usual.

[@Youtubesuckz976]

Hawk tuah

[@chrisnorton3123]

13:45 The fact you don’t seem to think even a small percentage of 20M illegals voting isn’t a problem is a true political normie take.

[@klmorg63]

Only a few people are allowed to use “clickbait”, you are one of them Andy! Always the voice of reason and thoughtfulness! Love Cleared Hot, say hi to Vaughn from a 61 year old Texan! I’m old enough to know no one should be throwing around the term “Civil War”, I’ve never seen up close and don’t want to. I want Trump to win, but at this point I’m not preparing for any war if Kamala wins, we will survive anything. God Bless!

[@UEDTiconderoga]

You need to bring on Rudyard Lynch from what Whatifalthist.

[@swervon]

Thank you for continuing to be a advocate for de-escalation and a voice of reason around these events. It amazes me how spun up people I'm surrounded by are getting over the presidential election when they don't have a clue who is on the ballot for city council, state senate, school board, etc... You know, the people that actually impact day to day life. Love your measured perspective! Keep getting it out here!

[@DaddyKBuss3]

I appreciate and respect the calm and collected stance that you have. I’m grateful to see there are still people like you out there discussing the matter is such a fashion. With that being said, here’s my view on one of the primary factors of how we got here and why this is still on the precipice of violence. You said you want us to be able to disagree and coexist as a community. I agree completely however, the only way that happens is both sides agree to operate within a reasonable or rational bubble of beliefs. At some point, all viewpoints become extreme to the majority. That’s where you find out where boundaries are, and hence should retreat. One party specifically has been extremely tolerant of other people beliefs and a willingness to coexist. While the other party has become obsessed with finding the boundary of rational and hellbent to exceed it, all while making it clear that they have no desire to coexist with the other. I’ll let you decide which is which. And here we are…

[@leonjunior114]

I’ve found Andy to always be fair, moderate, and puts a lot of thought into what he puts out into the interwebs. So….have to admit, I read that and thought “Oh shit, if Andy is sending out a warning, I better listen”. Well played, sir 😂

[@Jbcontinue]

Andy, you’re a legend mate. Bless you brother. All the way from the land down under. You’re truly impressive and fantastic to listen to. Your intelligence is inspiring. Keep rolling mate.

[@athenamurphy1317]

"What the hell are you wearing?" ... I can't stop laughing!!!

[@browndog6854]

Well said dude!! More who have served in combat should be advocating the same message. I believe those who have not served and don’t know war will respect and more likely respond accordingly. This topic needs to be talked about more to help dial down the rhetoric. Cool heads need to prevail. Need to be focusing on what we as Americans have in common instead of how we are different. Keep talking. God Bless

[@charlesh7021]

Im still new to your pod cast. a person I know told me about it. Have listen for about a year. But hands down this video is one of the best. Well said! It takes us all to make a difference.

[@LivingtheHumanExperience]

100% Agree Andy Good Powerful Words and Thoughts , Sir Pray for Universal Love, Peace and Harmony In Fact " Teach It" ! Love you, Brother

[@overhead18]

People lack historical context or choose to ignore it, spend too much time online, already dig the prepper stuff (which is fine) and this validates the time and money or have something to sell.

[@TheEthanAlbers]

Appreciate the deescalation, on a more important note, where did you get that bomb ass flannel?

[@timfixinstuff]

Brother you ought to listen to a young cat named Rudyard Lynch. It's the philosophical angle, it's the big problems our men face and have no outlet for. It's basically inevitable regardless of who one thinks their enemy is and its a revolution not a civil war.

[@BerZerker1963]

Invite Rudyard Lynch onto your show, the kid is pretty bright, but I've yet to hear anyone push him like you might. Nice shirt, brother!!

[@jkrjhn8]

I second this. This would be a great podcast!

[@Matthw-7B]

When I vote I'm penciling in "Andy Stumpf"!

[@JAG-oz5vh]

I'm penning so they can't change it! ;-)

[@737ngJR]

He is the type of candidate I would vote for 👏

[@michaelmiller6050]

Im afraid that he would take a centrist view on most issues and accomplish nothing. So, i wouldnt personally

[@TheTimboShow]

This was the best civil war motivational speech ever!!! Let’s gooo!

[@fleetwoodfan12]

Agree Andy. We need to take a breath and remember we’re Americans first and foremost. And we need to treat each other like brothers rather than enemies.

[@Gmny1MOA]

Tell that to the politicians acting like children arguing...its embarrassing

[@joshuawheeler5309]

Right ... but... What kind of Americans are you?

[@w55808]

Thank you for your integrity & internal feeling of responsibility (obligation) to promote a sense of calmness, reality, & reason; acknowledging Teammates on social media vying for clicks & subscribers in promoting rage, fear, & war; describing & reminding all of us what war looks like & feels like; & seeking a sense of well-being for each other (citizens of our nation) & our democracy. I always enjoy hearing your perspectives & experiences especially your sensitivity towards other people's viewpoints, thoughts, experiences, & feelings! Thank you!

[@frustrateduser9933]

I'm glad to see push back on the civil war discussion. It's one thing to say we should be prepared for anything, that these conditions *could* lead to a civil war- or even that we're seeing early stages, but no one should want it to happen, especially if they think it will make the country better. Neighbors fighting neighbors, your child found zip tied with nails in his joints and all of our economic capabilities leveled. Whatever would eventually be rebuilt from that will never look like they're imagining now & would forever change our society.

[@1972Konaboy]

Brother you are a breath of fresh air!!!!! Love your podcast

[@bryanburgess1316]

Dope Flannel ! What’s the Brand if I may ask

[@OptimusPrimer-ge3gz]

Lots of internet Rambos in this comment section saying how Andy is wrong... yet none of them seem to be answering the questions posed. OK tough guys, who are you going to war with? Do you plan on simply eliminating anyone who voted differently do you? Seems like a very strange definition of "defending freedom" to me.

[@rambler8870]

Loved this, and I agree. Anyone who is seriously advocating for a civil war has never seen what humans are capable of doing to other humans. There's nothing wrong with being prepared. You should always be prepared and training for a SHTF scenario to pop off. However, being prepared for conflict doesn't necessarily mean you want conflict. I can say that my I and my friends are pretty well prepared. Yet, we hope/pray that nothing happens and what we've prepared/trained for never happens. We're not going to go looking for trouble, but, we are prepared if it comes looking for us. Just hope that none of that happens.

[@robertwebster9114]

Thanks for being the reasonable voice in the military community Andy

[@fishermen8232]

Andy - I've been a long-time listener and always appreciate your rational view on world events. It's a breath of fresh air. It's not all doom and gloom! I am disheartened by the 'mainstream social media personalities' spreading fear and divisiveness. I think its time for ALL of us to shut off the TV, log off of social media for a bit, and spend some time in our communities and with our families. Thank you, sir, for your service and your voice of reason!

[@JohnnyQuinones-x1p]

Finally someone making sense, I haven't ever served but I've been to prison and have PTSD from it, now possibly having to face that level of violence, scares me

[@richardhall5221]

Damn, for a second I thought Andy was preparing to come off the bench. Had me worried.

[@dennisholder6651]

Preparing is not advocating .

[@Crackshotsteph]

Exactly. Everyone has forgotten the GWOT when they started seeing their own towns and cities were set on fire back in 2020. People wanted things to get back to normal so they voted for the opposition and now the same people who voted for the opposition back then are seeing that things haven't gone back to normal. They have gotten worse.

[@robbaughman6702]

Andy's cowlick needs its own podcast.

[@DKD81]

Your point about the sheer psychological and physical destructiveness and tragedy of a civil war is well taken, as is your point about the wide spectrum of actions that can and must be taken between "voting" (sneer quotes because I HAVE lost faith in voting as effective) and civil war. I think a point you have overlooked in this video (I have not seen any of your previous videos) is the profound difference between the political sides in our visions for how the country should be governed, i.e. the proper goals of government.

[@Californien27]

The mindset that you demonstrate in this video is 100% why I listen to you. I don’t carry water for either party and grade each candidate on their own merits. Keep up the good levelheaded content.

[@nvomund]

Lucky for you, I am also fluent in sarcasm. Which is exactly why I clicked on this one.

[@gardnert1]

As a GEOINT analyst, having LiDAR built into that app is AMAZING.

[@Craig-u6j]

There's a great short story by the playright Sean O'Casey set in Dublin during the irish civil war, about a sharpshooter's dual , only for the winner to realise he'd stalked and ended his brother. That is the nature of civil war.

[@Dolph-fe2ks]

Why would we fight eachother? And, who would benefit from that? It all starts with words. So, we shouldn't even talk about it. I like this. 💯🙏🏼

[@ImaLurkin]

I agree with you 100%. War is not the answer. I’ve been asking the very same question…how would you distinguish your enemy? No answer. I hope level heads prevail.

[@9mwood]

Andy, why don’t you explain what a civil war would look like in this country based on your experience? I’m don’t believe not talking about it will do much to stop it if we are indeed on that track. I think it would look similar to the Balkans. Which from what I read was hell on earth. Neighbors turning against neighbors. Mass graves. Starvation. I met a guy from Croatia that told me about helping his math teacher call in American airstrikes on the (whoever he was fighting). It would be a disaster. Unfortunately there are times in history when each side feels like war is the only option.

[@sammiller8523]

I clicked cause I was like “oh shit, what happened to make Andy think war was coming?” Good episode man

[@reconshide]

Not at all surprised knowing your philosophy of podcasts

[@cerealport2726]

I think there is little value in trying to get some of the more irrational people to explain themselves, whatever their political stance. The ones that will engage in reasoned discussion are likely not going to be the ones causing trouble anyway.

[@gunnarkelly5051]

Nice costume. That hair makes you look like a Delta Operator.

[@paradoxi2649]

🤣

[@michaelamos3836]

Show me you're calling out Mike Glover without showing me you're calling out Mike Glover.

[@JavierGarcia-hd7xm]

Mike should’ve stayed locked up. The dude didn’t leave war, if he wants to continue to kill people he should go to Ukraine.

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

How? Mike’s never advocated for Civil War. He’s talked about being prepared for it but never said we need one which is what Andy is talking about.

[@russdrake9657]

He is not calling out Mike rather presenting a bit of a different rather reasonable take.

[@BerZerker1963]

I think he's talking about the shirt... TFF!! Happy Friday, y'all!!

[@aearnest]

@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 dude.. wtf is up with your name? You wish George Floyd and Breonna are in hell? What did they do that you wish wish that kind of fate on someone?

[@lordofminis]

Imagine if each person went out to their neighbor(s) and just ask ed if they needed any help with literally anything. Do that even once a month if you can’t do it more. I guarantee you, our political views would be thrown out of the window only to be replaced with actually getting to know people and possibly building a better community around yourself and others.

[@TGuard00014]

I disagree strongly. There are lots of people who once I actually got to know them turn out to be real jerks that I disliked far more once I knew them than when they were faceless strangers. The idea that if you just got to know people it would fix things ignores the fact that there are actually a lot of turds and jerks populating the planet. All of the assholes on the internet are someone’s real life neighbor.

[@lordofminis]

@ @ get out into the world and get to know people my man. Of course their are dicks out there. Ignore them and move on. My point is don’t let politics guide your relationships in the real world. It’s f’n stupid.

[@TGuard00014]

@@lordofminis that’s my point. My point is I am out there in the world. I work in a field where I interact with thirty to fifty people a day, I grocery shop and do my other errands locally in a small town where people still talk to each other instead of staring mindlessly into their phones. I go to kids sporting events and community activities, and people out there really suck. It’s common place for someone to yell at our staff for something they cannot control. People simply no show for appointments or show up late and then expect to be seen, they lie to get what they want, they refuse the follow directions then complain when they don’t get the outcomes they want. At kid’s events they scream at their kids, scream at the coach, scream at the other team’s coach, scream at the referees. They yell at the poor girl behind the counter at Wendy’s because the frosty machine is down, again, or because it takes too long to get their order because they are short staffed. This isn’t a rare thing, this is happening 10% of the time or more. That’s just the people who are rude. Don’t get me started on the number of people who are mentally incompetent in our society. I’m talking about people who are extremely developmentally delayed, people with mental illness, people with drug addictions, dementia, potheads and other legal recreational substances. That’s probably thirty percent of the population. 1 in 4 American women are on a prescription for a mental health condition. The problem isn’t politics. The problem is our culture sucks which is why people are rude and disrespectful in much higher proportions than previously and then we have a lot of people who are not well and who are not cognitively functioning properly. “Man working with the public and interacting with people really made me appreciate humanity” said no one ever, and certainly not in 2024.

[@dragnoc]

I appreciate you throwing out some old fashioned common sense about this topic.

[@WARRIOR30046]

The one thing that I have been saying about the election is that neither candidate has said anything about bringing our country back together, this country has been torn to shreds by this "us or them" mentality this country has been plagued with. That's both side's, which shouldn't exist there should be 1 team, AMERICA!

[@thomabow8949]

Pretty sure the Harris campaign uses this rhetoric in their speeches

[@CitizenValve]

Andy, if you were brought to confrontational anger by what somebody was wearing, is exactly why everyone is wound up enough for some kind of civil unrest…

[@B_Sandman]

Who else can't focus on the words being spoken because of Andy's cowlick? I'm just curious. 😂

[@Backdaft94]

Definitely not high speed SEAL hair.

[@B_Sandman]

@@Backdaft94 Lmao! Precisely!

[@dannyg8741]

Thank God! Someone with real fucking common sense! Don't mind the clickbait, I'm so sick of all these YT idiots pumping FEAR PORN, TO ALL OF THEM - YOU ARE MAKING IT WORSE NOT BETTER!!!! If you are promoting war then you know nothing of what you speak.

[@mitchellpotter2350]

Thank you for posting this man. It needs to be said.

[@anthonyhegler8076]

Somebody needs to share this Mike Glover .

[@humptydumpty762]

These are good words, and your questions and points are extremely valid. Unfortunately, you all (law abiding tax payers)have been on the losing end of a civil war for two decades. They have looted you for trillions and set you all against each other while fully consolidating power and even carrying out genetic experiments on your children. This denial of reality is proving to be fatal for the nation. The people who pay the most for this will not be those of us who are censored, ignored, mocked and threatened for twenty years. It will be the majority of you still in complete denial, and your families. This has already proven itself true again and again in my life experience. The men who have recognized the reality of the situation and had the ability have already insulated themselves from the collapse. The collapse doesn't happen quickly, it is slow over decades. That's the fate of nations who fail to address treason, state level theft and sabotage. You all haven't just failed to address the international high level criminals who control your infrastructure, communications and media, you have shown undying loyalty to them while threatening each other.

[@Rundark-]

The only way to talk someone out of something is to provide alternate solutions to the issues they're facing. But no one takes the time to do research to find those solutions and even if someone does they themselves aren't going to change anything by themselves. This is going to take millions of people to get the knowledge needed and to simultaneously use their voices demanding that the law is followed and those at the top who have broken the law be held accountable.

[@paulattaboyatreides6414]

Andy looking like an aged gray wolf that went through the shit and made it back back in one piece to tell the tale.

[@lynnegearhart1331]

Emotion is the key, we need to think more and feel less. What goes on in our heads is private, I agree whole heartedly.

[@GinaLola]

The latter, I agree with Mr. Stumpf. Great message for a broadcast, Thank you for this.💯❤🇺🇲

[@TnerB91]

I’ve thought about this a lot , and I just don’t know what an actual “civil war” in the U.S. today would even look like. Back in 1861 the way everything was structured back then it would make sense how you would get something like a civil war to actually happen and be organized. But today? Things are structured and organized in a way that would basically prevent that from ever happening again. And that’s not even talking about the people and how vast, diverse and complex we all are from each other in our thoughts , beliefs and opinions. Do I think some groups and local militias could rise up ? Sure only to be crushed soon after. Idk I just don’t see a full on kinetic conflict happening nationwide purely based on just how the U.S and it states are structured. Not even mentioning the many other reasons why.

[@Otturpopz]

You’re right! We should just sit back and watch America implode organically. Our demise is inevitable if we do nothing. Open borders, 35 trillion in debt (and growing). "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Good thing we didn’t have this mindset during WWII.

[@rogerwilson8023]

We did until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

[@goldstrikedrums]

I love how level headed you always are. Much love

[@danielstephengilbert]

Troll level 1000. Well played sir! Lol

[@PonderosaPinePodcast-gk8gx]

Great podcast Andy! I very much appreciate your balanced and reasonable approach. I'm optimistic that the people in my social media sphere who are predicting/calling for social unrest or even civil war don't have the will to follow-through. I also have friends in both of the major camps and I will not reject or turn my back on any of them, regardless of the outcome next Tuesday. We need to do better as citizens and not allow ourselves to be manipulated into hate.

[@skepticalhippo6376]

Agree 1 thousand percent. Emotions are what start conflicts. And from my experience, lower IQ humans more frequently react with emotion instead of logic.

[@JL-xn3zy]

You nailed it Andy. I have the same exact thoughts and concerns. Army guy here.

[@Nick-cn2fb]

Spartan Forge changed my life. With Spartan Forge I lost 37 pounds and stopped smoking cigarettes!!!