Poll: would you join an armed rebellion against an oppressive government?

[MaximillionMiles]

The only thing that made me choose the "I would probably not" answer is the armed thing. I think armed rebellions are a tricky proposition. They just as often exchange one tyrant for another and in the end you're basically fighting decent people who just happen to work for a totalitarian regime, and may or may not even believe in it.

I would probably be more of a non-violent rebel. Do anti-government propaganda, help out persecuted people, try to spread to the public any news that were censored from mainstream media. Changing people's views of the government is the best way to rebel. If the people of the country grow more and more dissatisfied with the government then they actually become the majority, and the dictatorship becomes the rebellion.

The main problem with dictatorships is that they usually find plenty of people to support it, while quenching all opposite opinions through fear and censorship. An armed rebellion will fail if it doesn't have the support of the majority.

 

[Ldude893]

I'd act as a secret messenger, but I'll not fight directly.

Well, maybe I can snipe off the totalitarian leader from a tall building somewhere.

 

[Snotnarok]

I love shooting things in games and all buuuuuuuut...yeah I think I'd just maybe design their flag or something. The artist is less likely to get shot and I like not getting shot.

 

[kypsilon]

If people start disappearing in the middle of the night and armed thugs are threatening my home and family, then yes.

 

[StBishop]

I would probably have fled the country before it was made necessary. Even so I would probably be part of a passive resistance movement if necessary, as I am a pacifist.

All of these sentiments exept being a pasifist, I'm not a pacifist but violent revolutions have little chance of working these days.

 

[SugarBit]

Hell no. I'd be out of there WAY before it ever escalated to that level. :/

 

[pspman45]

it depends on how smart the rebels are, if they lead head on assaults on armored fortresses, calling victory as they climb over their dead comrades, then no
i would join a sneaky resistance, a group solely interested in sabotage, assassinations, blowing up the presidents expensive new car (or stealing it ^_^ )
that group would have much lower casualties

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

I would only if the shit hits the fan, as in I can't take it anymore. I wouldn't be doing any fighting since I would imagine I would absolutely suck at it. I wouldn't mind doing intelligence work though, that might be fun.

 

[Cali0602]

Of course I wouldn't! I'd be one of the government dogs keeping you in line!

 

[Kinguendo]

Already bought my damage resistant mask last year, lets form a resistance chaps... We'll show these brutes what for and be back home for a spot of tea, what do you say?

Well, not yet. The damage being done by the Cons can still be reversed. (Did you hear they were trying to sell our fucking forests?! What else are those sneaky bastards up to? Anything for a pound, those penny pinching toffee nosed pricks.)

EDIT: I would also use a short sword/large dagger and a hand axe... how sweet would that look?!

 

[Mazza35]

it depends on how smart the rebels are, if they lead head on assaults on armored fortresses, calling victory as they climb over their dead comrades, then no
i would join a sneaky resistance, a group solely interested in sabotage, assassinations, blowing up the presidents expensive new car (or stealing it ^_^ )
that group would have much lower casualties

Haha, I totally agree!

Steal his car I say. Steal it!

 

[Dfskelleton]

Depends on how opressive, and if the rebellion already was strong. I would defend my freedom, but only if it was truly threatened.

 

[Dfskelleton]

it depends on how smart the rebels are, if they lead head on assaults on armored fortresses, calling victory as they climb over their dead comrades, then no
i would join a sneaky resistance, a group solely interested in sabotage, assassinations, blowing up the presidents expensive new car (or stealing it ^_^ )
that group would have much lower casualties

Haha, I totally agree!

Steal his car I say. Steal it!

Screw what I said. I like your idea better.

 

[zombays]

Yes, life is boring and shitty, might as well do something noticeable.

 

[Capcom4ever]

but what if this horrible government was the keeping even worse enemies at bay?

Is this a reference to F**** 3? (Wouldn't want to spoil it.)

Also, of course. You only live once. Better spend it doing something rather than doing nothing right?

 

[white_salad]

I might not fight, but I could make sandwiches for the rebels. Thats pretty damn important

A stool with only two legs cannot stand. That third leg? That's right. Sandwich makers.

 

[M4A1Sopmod]

Definitely, but Im one of those psychos who wants to see the pink mist. In other words: if the resistance was handing out sniper rifles they can count me in.

 

[ninja51]

Im not a fighter, dont beleive in violence in most situations, but well the way I often put it is, Hitler had to be fought. Certain things must be fought about, and fighting for freedom is one of them. Americas kinda crap, its greedy and stupid, we honestly never have to worry about someone invading us because all they would conquer is a land full of crippling depression and debt. I want a revolution, because peacefull revolutions dont exist

 

[TonyVonTonyus]

If the gouvernment oppressed the people and made it hard for their people to libe without any benefit from it than yes, I would join but if there is a government oppressing a people for what they think is best than We should talk about it first. No point in getting shot for something I could have solved with a sit down and some coffee.