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

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The Battle of Athens was a pivotal moment in American history. It highlighted the true purpose of the Second Amendment and the people's power to resist a tyrannical government.
In this video, we delve into the post-World War II era when veterans of Athens, Tennessee, returned home to find their town under the corrupt rule of Democratic Tennessee politician Paul Cantrell.
From voter suppression and dirty politics to an armed rebellion for justice, this is a story of bravery, democracy, and what the Second Amendment really is about.
📌 Key Topics Covered:
The true purpose of the Second Amendment
The corrupt regime of Paul Cantrell
The formation of the GI Non-Partisan League
The dramatic events of Election Day
The intense showdown at the county jail
The aftermath and impact of the Battle of Athens
📽️ Watch the full story unfold and learn how ordinary citizens can make a difference:
Time Stamps:
00:00 The True Purpose Of The Second Amendment
01:24 The Battle Of Athens: The Tennessee Rebellion Against Local Government
01:50 The Corruption in Athens, Tennessee That Sparked The Battle Of Athens
03:27 The GI Non-Partisan League Before The Battle Of Athens
04:01 Election Day Corruption That Sparked The Battle Of Athens
04:31 Armed Citizens & The Battle of Athens
05:37 Victory and Aftermath Of The Battle Of Athens
06:01 Lessons for Today From The Battle Of Athens
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  • @robertlawson698
    @robertlawson698Күн бұрын

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

  • @mikewithers299

    @mikewithers299

    Күн бұрын

    Absolute control comes to mind. No guns, no resistance

  • @betsyburns1825

    @betsyburns1825

    Күн бұрын

    That's exactly what I think.

  • @brianpatriot1144

    @brianpatriot1144

    Күн бұрын

    BECAUSE D.C. IS 🇬🇧

  • @helialaska

    @helialaska

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @betsyburns1825

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @oo7-ro6bu
    @oo7-ro6buКүн бұрын

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

  • @rayvac7743

    @rayvac7743

    Күн бұрын

    Yes, but we let them

  • @oo7-ro6bu

    @oo7-ro6bu

    Күн бұрын

    @@rayvac7743 true

  • @SloneSupreme316

    @SloneSupreme316

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @cptcosmo

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @timothylopez8572

    @timothylopez8572

    Күн бұрын

    😡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 😡

  • @AlexanderosD
    @AlexanderosDКүн бұрын

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

  • @helialaska

    @helialaska

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @HANKSANDY69420

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @carlosmunoz2192
    @carlosmunoz2192Күн бұрын

    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

    @CivilizedWarrior

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @joejones4172

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @wingsclippedwolf

    @wingsclippedwolf

    21 сағат бұрын

    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

    @TxRealtorSA

    18 сағат бұрын

    BEST comment

  • @doswoods653
    @doswoods653Күн бұрын

    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

    @jasonrodgers9063

    Күн бұрын

    WE didn't reward them, BIDEN did!

  • @zekemedia1310

    @zekemedia1310

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you for pointing that out.

  • @seanberthiaume8240

    @seanberthiaume8240

    Күн бұрын

    Ahhh? Vietnam natives living in straw huts?

  • @dillonc7955

    @dillonc7955

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @TERRY-cb2ku

    Күн бұрын

    Not millions, billions.

  • @ttpnw1776
    @ttpnw1776Күн бұрын

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

  • @tina-mariecrocker5687

    @tina-mariecrocker5687

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @chesslover8829

    @chesslover8829

    Күн бұрын

    Are you listening, Brandon?

  • @user-tn1hk6zm2f

    @user-tn1hk6zm2f

    Күн бұрын

    History is repeating.

  • @paulmangum7465

    @paulmangum7465

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @davefletch3063

    @davefletch3063

    Күн бұрын

    Minus the heroes

  • @Ranger_Brutus
    @Ranger_BrutusКүн бұрын

    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

    @ashtonderojas821

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @rogerjensen5277

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @ETC_Rohaly_USCG

    @ETC_Rohaly_USCG

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @TheInstaShark

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @angelgjr1999

    @angelgjr1999

    Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @randomargument972
    @randomargument972Күн бұрын

    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_

    @Princess_Celestia_

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @donmiller6435

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @knightingale9833

    @knightingale9833

    Күн бұрын

    April 19th 1775

  • @user-tn1hk6zm2f

    @user-tn1hk6zm2f

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @timothylopez8572

    @timothylopez8572

    Күн бұрын

    #FBI LEVYING WAR AGAINST THE UNITED STATES

  • @andrewarnold7319
    @andrewarnold7319Күн бұрын

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

  • @404ServerError

    @404ServerError

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @betsyburns1825

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @angelgjr1999

    @angelgjr1999

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @jowill928

    @jowill928

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @ComfortsSpecter

    @ComfortsSpecter

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @vickisavage8929
    @vickisavage8929Күн бұрын

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

  • @melissagottlieb3381

    @melissagottlieb3381

    Күн бұрын

    Damn right!!

  • @Chef-vg4pu

    @Chef-vg4pu

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @vickisavage8929

    @vickisavage8929

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @kenneth9874

    @kenneth9874

    4 сағат бұрын

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

  • @Saint_Wolf_
    @Saint_Wolf_Күн бұрын

    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

    @NotEvenDeathCanSaveU

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @Wilhelm4131

    @Wilhelm4131

    Күн бұрын

    @@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU Patton was right

  • @billpayer2713

    @billpayer2713

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @dtcdtc8328

    @dtcdtc8328

    Күн бұрын

    ​@@Wilhelm4131 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

    @stephen-ng

    15 сағат бұрын

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

  • @desmien679
    @desmien679Күн бұрын

    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

    @nicholasneyhart396

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @bzamski17

    @bzamski17

    Күн бұрын

    Still are

  • @tomtom-iu4zs

    @tomtom-iu4zs

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @AlitaGunm99

    @AlitaGunm99

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @warmonger1362

    @warmonger1362

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @oo7-ro6bu
    @oo7-ro6buКүн бұрын

    Now this same corruption is nation wide.

  • @tonyromano6220

    @tonyromano6220

    13 сағат бұрын

    Yes it is. Worldwide, we exported our corruption.

  • @oo7-ro6bu

    @oo7-ro6bu

    13 сағат бұрын

    @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

    @dtcdtc8328

    6 сағат бұрын

    ​@@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.

  • @Rcasca1
    @Rcasca1Күн бұрын

    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

    @goodcitizen64

    Күн бұрын

    Same here brother!!

  • @melissagottlieb3381

    @melissagottlieb3381

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @lunaticgaming7967

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @ck2a

    @ck2a

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @davidny4638

    @davidny4638

    Күн бұрын

    You are far from being alone

  • @buzzsawncgo2751
    @buzzsawncgo2751Күн бұрын

    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

    @Cowboycomando54

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @buzzsawncgo2751

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @Cowboycomando54

    @Cowboycomando54

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @BidenCrashenomics

    @BidenCrashenomics

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @NotTheRealRustyShackleford

    Күн бұрын

    They also had access to explosives...

  • @scottholliday9308
    @scottholliday9308Күн бұрын

    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

    @mcarrowtime7095

    23 сағат бұрын

    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

    @scottholliday9308

    18 сағат бұрын

    @@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

    @dtcdtc8328

    6 сағат бұрын

    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

    @donaldbuckingham4446

    2 сағат бұрын

    Well said!​@@scottholliday9308

  • @terrybowers9395
    @terrybowers9395Күн бұрын

    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

    @melissagottlieb3381

    Күн бұрын

    Congratulations ❤

  • @willvance7326

    @willvance7326

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @billpayer2713

    @billpayer2713

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @joshuagrooms9143

    @joshuagrooms9143

    Сағат бұрын

    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

    @joshuagrooms9143

    Сағат бұрын

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

  • @PhilKelley
    @PhilKelleyКүн бұрын

    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

    @joejones4172

    Күн бұрын

    The whole constitution is.

  • @markthe2nd741
    @markthe2nd741Күн бұрын

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

  • @404ServerError

    @404ServerError

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @WolfeSaber9933

    Күн бұрын

    ​@@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

    @EwokyBalboa

    18 сағат бұрын

    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

    @markthe2nd741

    14 сағат бұрын

    @@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

    @EwokyBalboa

    13 сағат бұрын

    @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.

  • @lucion511
    @lucion511Күн бұрын

    Every capable Patriotic Man or Woman needs to know this.

  • @tbruce8187
    @tbruce8187Күн бұрын

    This story needs to be told more often.

  • @knuckleheadX98
    @knuckleheadX98Күн бұрын

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

  • @howlinhobbit

    @howlinhobbit

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @nataliehidalgo8933

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @obi-juantacobi8552

    @obi-juantacobi8552

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @rogerjensen5277

    @rogerjensen5277

    Күн бұрын

    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

    @PeeGoblin-jg6tu

    Күн бұрын

    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".

  • @tomahawk5118
    @tomahawk5118Күн бұрын

    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

    @melissagottlieb3381

    Күн бұрын

    Brave and good great uncle ❤

  • @danielduncan6806
    @danielduncan6806Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @leeburkai9830
    @leeburkai9830Күн бұрын

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

  • @Hunfrid91
    @Hunfrid91Күн бұрын

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

  • @user-be7tc2bd6e

    @user-be7tc2bd6e

    Күн бұрын

    You mean a-DRAFT ???

  • @AlitaGunm99

    @AlitaGunm99

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @user-be7tc2bd6e

    @user-be7tc2bd6e

    Күн бұрын

    @@AlitaGunm99 Who's Alice ???

  • @cheriwarren4524

    @cheriwarren4524

    Күн бұрын

    Alice In Hell 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bwofficial1776

    @bwofficial1776

    Күн бұрын

    Conscription is slavery and should be resisted accordingly.

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672Күн бұрын

    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

    @beep-beep

    Күн бұрын

    That’s a fantastic historical fact

  • @mcarrowtime7095

    @mcarrowtime7095

    23 сағат бұрын

    They were also relatively wealthy

  • @patrickmichael8655
    @patrickmichael8655Күн бұрын

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

  • @infiad1275

    @infiad1275

    17 сағат бұрын

    His boss is red and has horns.

  • @pars5027
    @pars5027Күн бұрын

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

  • @lilcj2014
    @lilcj2014Күн бұрын

    Proud to be American 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @Stickmankenny214

    @Stickmankenny214

    Күн бұрын

    I second that CJ

  • @user60521123
    @user60521123Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Kid_Twist_
    @Kid_Twist_Күн бұрын

    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

    @SoloPilot6

    Күн бұрын

    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_

    @Kid_Twist_

    Күн бұрын

    @@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

    @AlitaGunm99

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @SoloPilot6

    @SoloPilot6

    Күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @RandyBeretta-db5bg
    @RandyBeretta-db5bgКүн бұрын

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

  • @fenriswolf039
    @fenriswolf039Күн бұрын

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

  • @danielduncan6806

    @danielduncan6806

    Күн бұрын

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

  • @evamccray6500

    @evamccray6500

    2 сағат бұрын

    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.

  • @baird5776mullet
    @baird5776mulletКүн бұрын

    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.

  • @efraim3364
    @efraim3364Күн бұрын

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

  • @dlbracer56
    @dlbracer56Күн бұрын

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

  • @TheMakersMarkTSF
    @TheMakersMarkTSFКүн бұрын

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

  • @orionstark
    @orionstarkКүн бұрын

    It is funny that, at the time of the revolution, private citizens could commission and arm frigates and ships of the line. You could own not just one cannon, but you could put a hundred cannons on a ship and sail it into New York Harbor.

  • @MatthewAlvarenga-nh1jt
    @MatthewAlvarenga-nh1jtКүн бұрын

    I feel for these guys. Imagine coming home only to hear your family and friends tell you how bad its gotten. Then witness and experience this, brings tears to my eyes.

  • @bigdaddy9247

    @bigdaddy9247

    Күн бұрын

    No imagine if you were black and subject to Jim crow laws.....#reparations

  • @MatthewAlvarenga-nh1jt

    @MatthewAlvarenga-nh1jt

    Күн бұрын

    @bigdaddy9247 Yes. We are aware of this. Can you remain focused on the subject being discussed? However you specifically commented me to be antagonizing. This is very child like behavior.

  • @Jupiterxice
    @JupiterxiceКүн бұрын

    Never underestimate a man with a rifle and will.

  • @goodcitizen64
    @goodcitizen64Күн бұрын

    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!

  • @damirjalali
    @damirjalaliКүн бұрын

    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

  • @user-pr3ho5pz4m
    @user-pr3ho5pz4mКүн бұрын

    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.

  • @dustinstober9647
    @dustinstober9647Күн бұрын

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

  • @mountainskyaerialphotograp3921
    @mountainskyaerialphotograp3921Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Mike-kh9gj
    @Mike-kh9gjКүн бұрын

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

  • @tenshimaru34
    @tenshimaru34Күн бұрын

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

  • @NewsanceInHD
    @NewsanceInHDКүн бұрын

    We the people are ready

  • @AllAboutSurvival
    @AllAboutSurvivalКүн бұрын

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

  • @nitsudocsicnarf347

    @nitsudocsicnarf347

    Күн бұрын

    Govern yourself.

  • @jessitaylor4170
    @jessitaylor4170Күн бұрын

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

  • @Karen-ur6mm
    @Karen-ur6mmКүн бұрын

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

  • @lorettacaputo6997
    @lorettacaputo6997Күн бұрын

    The truth shall keep you free.

  • @ValidSurvival
    @ValidSurvivalКүн бұрын

    It's a testament to the crucial role armed citizens can play in ensuring accountability and defending liberty.

  • @ryanking1595
    @ryanking1595Күн бұрын

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

  • @vargviper7192
    @vargviper7192Күн бұрын

    An excellent reminder of the bravery of those who came before that have made it possible for us to enjoy the rights the founders restricted the government from taking. We owe the generations to come the same as was given us and more.

  • @jeffgalpin3153
    @jeffgalpin3153Күн бұрын

    Thanks for helping share this story, it's one I have shared for a while now and most don't know it.

  • @herkimertryon
    @herkimertryonКүн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! Far too many people have no clue about this vital part of our history.

  • @MonkeyMind69
    @MonkeyMind69Күн бұрын

    *_The simple "TheTinyDot" video by Larken Rose reveals the true power the people have._* People just need to wake up and rise up. The real vote we make is with our actions! 🇺🇲

  • @geneballay9590
    @geneballay9590Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @johnnyragadoo2414
    @johnnyragadoo2414Күн бұрын

    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.

  • @brghtbrndn
    @brghtbrndnКүн бұрын

    Facts🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @memphizmike82
    @memphizmike8219 сағат бұрын

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

  • @joshuagrooms9143
    @joshuagrooms91432 сағат бұрын

    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.

  • @samuelclayton4405
    @samuelclayton4405Күн бұрын

    Thanks for the Broadcast Brother. We the America First Patroits will prevail. Amen.

  • @ricardocarmona5210
    @ricardocarmona5210Күн бұрын

    This movie needs to be redone again. Sounds like the real story got eather forgotten our Buried.

  • @thequietman9464
    @thequietman9464Күн бұрын

    Grew up in a neighboring county and this battle served all of us in the region....it reminded the high sheriff's and mayors who was really in charge

  • @otpyrcralphpierre1742
    @otpyrcralphpierre1742Күн бұрын

    I've watched "The Battle of Athens, Tennessee" many times. It is Truly inspirational.

  • @derekturner3272
    @derekturner3272Күн бұрын

    There are hundreds of Cantrells today. They are all on the Dim-0-crap side. T I ffany Hen Yard is one perfect example. It's time to get these people in front of a jury of their peers, in conservative venues.

  • @PP-uv1kw

    @PP-uv1kw

    Күн бұрын

    WELL....THEIR PEERS ARE AS CROOKED AS THEY ARE

  • @choyayahyah
    @choyayahyahКүн бұрын

    No surprise, I've never heard of this story. Thank you Colion

  • @jeremymsl1
    @jeremymsl123 сағат бұрын

    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.

  • @StupidAnon-gn8ih
    @StupidAnon-gn8ihКүн бұрын

    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.

  • @brghtbrndn
    @brghtbrndnКүн бұрын

    I have a question as well to ask? Colion is it possible that you can make a video on women rights as well to support husband to fight for her rights as well! I'm trying to teach my wife (Jocelyn) that we as a whole can protect not just man that dies for his family! That the 2nd amendment was mentioned for all race of the civilians to do there best to protect themselves in time were not there if anything can happen! I know I'm a rookie but it's always help to learn! Your a great man and we all learn together!

  • @bwofficial1776

    @bwofficial1776

    Күн бұрын

    Check out Tessah Booth and She Equips Herself. They've made some videos documenting their journeys.

  • @Wilhelm4131

    @Wilhelm4131

    Күн бұрын

    Another liberal pretending to be what he isn't lol Your question exposes you.

  • @bobmorgan1575

    @bobmorgan1575

    Күн бұрын

    @@bwofficial1776 Liberty Doll has one from several years ago on women being armed for self defense after she was stalked for some time.

  • @willyboy7141
    @willyboy7141Күн бұрын

    I’ve been asking some of you KZreadrs to bring this up for awhile now. I’m glad you did. Thank you Colion.

  • @craigpaul623
    @craigpaul623Күн бұрын

    Thanks for bringing more attention to this section of our own recent history.

  • @musicgroopie1
    @musicgroopie1Күн бұрын

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

  • @shizlittlebam
    @shizlittlebamКүн бұрын

    I had never heard this powerful story before. Thanks for sharing.

  • @garyhendershot9153
    @garyhendershot9153Күн бұрын

    Can we? Yes! Have we? Also Yes!

  • @joshuagrooms9143
    @joshuagrooms9143Сағат бұрын

    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.

  • @marcussinclaire4890
    @marcussinclaire4890Күн бұрын

    Im Canadian and this is the story i bring up as my example for being able to own guns. Im happy someone like you is bringing it up because it is a crazy story that everyone should know about.

  • @chapmanscreekrevival
    @chapmanscreekrevivalКүн бұрын

    He's right, an AR15 can't go up against an F-15 fighter jet or a nuclear bomb. But that pilot can't stay in that jet forever. And someone has to push that button to fire a nuclear missile. These are people, and they ain't invisible or immortal.

  • @gew9487
    @gew9487Күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing America's History!! Great job!!!❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @JohnTBlock
    @JohnTBlockКүн бұрын

    Been telling this story for DECADES...amazing all the Normies, who've never heard the story.

  • @doitdoitright5916
    @doitdoitright59167 сағат бұрын

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

  • @guruthossindarin3563
    @guruthossindarin3563Күн бұрын

    Great reminder!

  • @ryanomalley1776
    @ryanomalley1776Күн бұрын

    Now that's America!

  • @AB-jp2eb
    @AB-jp2eb2 сағат бұрын

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

  • @mikealdag7309
    @mikealdag7309Күн бұрын

    I'm glad someone did a video on these guys , I heard this story about a year ago , I'm 56 have never heard anything about it before ! amazing bunch of veterans , thank you for doing this and honoring those men

  • @JellyWhopper
    @JellyWhopperКүн бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT THIS!!!

  • @ricardomaroni8208
    @ricardomaroni8208Күн бұрын

    Thank you for this video I have already added it to my device that has been my history one. Great one right before July 4. Again thank you so much.

  • @planetguardiansswordlord9296
    @planetguardiansswordlord9296Күн бұрын

    Share this video with every American! Fantastic information!

  • @libertytree1775
    @libertytree1775Күн бұрын

    Had to watch this video twice. What a beautiful piece of history.

  • @davelpz3340
    @davelpz3340Күн бұрын

    There’s a short clip from the movie on KZread. At least there used to be, it’s very good. Stay ready fellow Americans.

  • @Fox_Zero
    @Fox_ZeroКүн бұрын

    Thank you, your timing for sharing this part of our history is perfect! Will share it!

  • @jdwar11
    @jdwar11Күн бұрын

    Thank you for bringing this historic moment from our past that many of us either never knew or have placed into that deep dark pocket in our mind needing this refresher. This is what should be discussed during Government or Politics classes in high school and college especially if they are saying anything about the constitution and the true rights of the people and what could happen when citizens hold the government accountable to its limits set forth within the US Constitution.

  • @user-qh4qz5tx5t
    @user-qh4qz5tx5tКүн бұрын

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

  • @AnnemaGomez
    @AnnemaGomezКүн бұрын

    Your videos are like a window into your world, love the view!

  • @hoorano
    @hooranoКүн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video, Colion. Hopefully, this kind of confrontation doesn't happen any time soon .

  • @sarcoed
    @sarcoedКүн бұрын

    Wow that's history that's been swept under the rug. Thanks for bringing it on the table for all to see!

  • @The_invisble_man
    @The_invisble_manКүн бұрын

    Right

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