The past few weeks have shown consistent disrespect levied against American citizens by their elected “leaders” inexcusably toward our veterans. Not to be denied their Constitutionally-protected freedoms and battle-earned symbols of appreciation, both veterans and civilians alike have stood en masse against the tyrannical actions of this administration and its minions on both sides of the aisle.

It will not stop here.

Let’s go back to August of 1946, shall we? The second World War had recently ended and those who had just liberated and saved the world were in their prime. It would be reasonable to state that they valued their liberties- especially since they’re the ones still fighting for them today.

Disgruntled by rampant election fraud (sound familiar?), politicians subject to bribery (oh, hello, special interests groups!), and intimidation at the hands of their local government (um, about that…), veterans in Athens and Etowah, TN in McMinn County decided that an all-GI ticket was necessary to challenge local politicians and protect citizens from continued brutalization at the hands of the sheriff’s “deputies”since repeated requests made to the Department of Justice went unanswered (hmmm……).

When the sheriff’s chief deputy placed some 200 deputies at polling stating to intimidate voters, GI representatives were sent to counter and ensure the polls ‘ integrity remained intact and were almost immediately beaten by the deputies. They then mounted a rebellion using armed force to motivate their local government to choose a better path in life. Armed “deputies” were brought in on behalf of the officials in order to quash their resistance. Veterans were shot, the National Guard armory was raided by the GI’s in order to find weapons to defend themselves from the deputies, and things got very real, very fast.

I’ll let you read more about that for yourself here. It’s a fascinating read, and parallel in many ways to today’s political climes.

So, it’s already evident that our government has stoked the fires under the feet of our veterans today with their recent actions. Any bets on how much longer it will be before the next Athens begins?

Oh, and the GI’s running against the crooked politicians? Yeah, they won- AND they cleaned and returned the weapons to the armory.