re: #132 Kragar

“WASHINGTON BELIEVED IN THE MILITIA!”

Meaning an organized group using uniform equipment and held to certain standards to augment the military during emergencies, not a gagglefuck of neck beards thinking they can take pot shots at Federal agents

To be fair, though, the real lessons of the Revolutionary War in terms of the proper use of militia forces normally do elude the understanding of the public. Said lessons require a fair bit of explanation and qualification, and even a small amount of nuance. These tend not to fit well into a Tweet or screed, nor will they normally be found in a history textbook at school.

The information is out there and there are good sources, but you have to want to know where to look.