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Civil War II

Civil War II

The Coming Breakup of America
by Thomas W. Chittum 1996 201 pages
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Key Takeaways

1. America's Inherent Instability as a Multiethnic Empire

Throughout world history, all multiethnic empires have broken up, and almost always in cataclysmic violence.

Empire vs. Nation. America, a hybrid entity, is rapidly transforming from a nation-like state, once dominated by English-speaking Europeans, into an unstable, empire-like structure. Empires, by definition, consist of diverse peoples held together by military power, lacking the common bonds of religion, language, culture, and history that define stable nations. This inherent instability makes multiethnic empires prone to violent disintegration.

Historical Precedent. History is replete with examples of multiethnic empires shattering in tribal violence, such as the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. These empires survived only as long as the dominant group maintained military power and the will to suppress internal dissent. As America's dominant ethnic group declines in proportion, its stability is similarly eroding, mirroring these historical patterns.

Destined to Collapse. The question is not if the multiethnic American Empire will shatter, but when and under what circumstances. The author posits that this collapse will manifest as a second civil war, shattering America into several new ethnically-based nations, and forever shattering the concept of multiethnic democracy.

2. Demographic Transformation Fuels Tribal Fragmentation

Clearly, America is a hybrid displaying both empire-like and nation- like characteristics.

Rapid Demographic Shift. Dramatic changes in America's ethnic composition are rapidly transforming it into an unstable, empire-like entity. Census Bureau projections indicate that non-whites will become the majority by 2050, reducing Europeans to a minority. This process, accelerated by liberal immigration laws and unchecked illegal immigration, is akin to a "statistical ethnic cleansing."

Erosion of Cohesion. This demographic shift undermines the mutual recognition of co-nationals, a cornerstone of national stability. As the white percentage of the population falls, the country becomes more empire-like, a "political cardhouse doomed to collapse." The author highlights the daily decrease of approximately 3,000 white people offset by a similar increase in non-white people, illustrating the speed of this transformation.

Unthinkable Future. The author urges readers to consider the "unthinkable": how Civil War II will fracture the American Empire, what new ethnically-based nations will emerge, and where their boundaries will lie. This demographic pressure is seen as the relentless force propelling America towards tribal warfare and partitioning.

3. Regional Secession: The Southwest, Black South, and White North

Like it or not, admit it or not, ignore it or not, the Mexicans are taking the southwest back, and short of sealing our border with Mexico there is precious little we can do about it.

Mexican Reconquista. The American Southwest is predicted to become a de facto province of Mexico, driven by surging Hispanic populations and lax immigration enforcement. This "Reconquista" will see Spanish replace English, Anglos purged from local government, and millions of Mexican refugees flooding across the border, potentially leading to an outright invasion by the Mexican Army.

Revolution in the Black South. The Deep South is projected to tip into a black majority, leading to black establishments seizing political control of cities and states. Whites will flee to enclaves, and clashes between black and white militias will escalate. The ultimate outcome is an independent black nation, likely with Atlanta as its capital, following a Yugoslav-style breakdown of authority.

Apocalypse in the North. The European, English-speaking North will see black inner cities surrounded by white suburbs. Urban mismanagement and corruption will drive out whites, leading to radicalization of surrounding white areas and the formation of white militias. The final battle for imperial America is predicted here, potentially resulting in an exclusively white nation, with black cities either wiped out or granted autonomy.

4. The Militarization of Society: From Gangs to Federal Forces

These urban gangs are evolving into serious armies, armies hostile to the established government.

Gangs as Armies. Urban street gangs, self-financed by drug trade, ethnically oriented, heavily armed, and disciplined, are evolving into formidable light infantry formations. With hundreds of thousands of members nationwide, they are becoming "serious armies, armies hostile to the established government," capable of challenging police departments and even infiltrating the military.

Police and Military Divide. Police departments are increasingly dividing along ethnic lines, with minority associations blocking white advancement. This polarization will lead to armed clashes between different ethnic police forces. The federal military itself is racializing and politicizing, with clandestine white "Resister" groups emerging and affirmative action officers purging conservatives, transforming it into a "third-world military force."

Vulnerable Bases. America's military bases, designed for external threats, are ill-equipped to withstand internal sieges. Lacking proper defensive perimeters, sufficient manpower, and internal supplies, they will be tempting targets for ethnic militias seeking heavy weapons. The author warns that many federal defenders, being co-ethnics of attackers, will side with them, mirroring events in Civil War I and Yugoslavia.

5. The Establishment's Imperial Conversion Agenda

The establishment's ultimate goal? According to Michael Lind... America will be transformed into a giant banana republic, with a super wealthy elite lording it over politically castrated masses of multiracial poor huddled in tin and plywood shacks, much like Brazil.

Tools of Control. The global elite are actively converting America into an undemocratic imperial system through various means. These include shifting power from elected officials to unelected judges and international bodies, controlling media narratives, and using government agencies like the IRS to financially ruin dissidents.

Undermining Citizenship. Affirmative action is identified as a key tool, destroying the concept of American citizenship and replacing it with a tiered system based on ethnic group. This policy, along with open immigration, creates an artificial labor surplus, driving down wages for the white working class and eroding their military potential.

Banana Republic Future. The ultimate goal is a "giant banana republic" where a super-wealthy elite controls a politically castrated, multiracial poor. This imperial conversion is seen as a deliberate strategy to fortify the international establishment's domination, ensuring their grip can never be loosened, even at the cost of national cohesion.

6. Precursors to Cataclysm: Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Escalating Violence

The Waco search and destroy, the Ruby Ridge assassinations, and the Oklahoma City bombing are the initial skirmishes in the war that must be fought, and is being fought, as part of the Imperial Conversion process.

Government as Bully. Events like Waco and Ruby Ridge are presented as tragic demonstrations of the federal government acting as an imperial power, using "Vietnam-style search and destroy assaults" and "assassination teams" against perceived lower-tier dissidents. The author argues that these actions, often based on political views rather than actual law violations, reflect a shift from a law-respecting democracy to a law-violating imperial system.

Escalating Terrorism. The Oklahoma City bombing is interpreted as a "reply" by "Resisters" to the government's tactics, playing by the "rules the feds themselves laid down." This cycle of government aggression and resistance-terrorism is seen as an accelerating trend, pushing America into a "transitional phase of intermittent terrorism."

Gutting the Bill of Rights. The establishment is systematically gutting the Bill of Rights, transforming it into a "facade of euphemisms" to test submission. This process, coupled with the hardening of "brutal gangs of imperial stormtroopers" within federal agencies, ensures that dissent is suppressed and the imperial agenda advances, leading inevitably to civil war.

7. The Vicious Nature of Civil War II: Genocide and Economic Collapse

Civil War II will degenerate into premeditated and systematic mass slaughter because other factors will also fuel its frenzy.

Unprecedented Brutality. Civil War II is predicted to be far more vicious than the first, akin to the Indian wars or the conflict in Yugoslavia, due to the extreme dissimilarity of combatants along racial, national, religious, linguistic, and cultural lines. Torture, mutilation, and mass slaughter will be common, fueled by mutual hatred and the goal of driving ethnic groups from their lands.

Economic Apocalypse. The war will trigger a "super depression," plunging the globe into economic chaos and deepening America's collapse. Food production, highly specialized and dispersed, will plummet, leading to mass starvation on an unprecedented scale. Millions will die from hunger and disease, with the very old and children perishing first.

Bandenkreig and Cannibalism. In the worst-case scenario, organized government will vanish, and fighting will devolve into "Bandenkreig"—a war of roving bands battling for food, loot, and survival, reminiscent of Rwanda or the Thirty Years War. The author chillingly notes that cannibalism, as seen in Bosnia, is a real possibility when surrender means gang rape and mass murder.

8. Lessons from Tribal Europe: Monoethnicity and Stability

The more monoetnnic a European nation is, the more likely it is to be peaceful and stable. The more multiethnic a European nation is, the more likely it is to experience tribal civil wars.

Monoethnic Stability. An objective examination of European conflicts reveals a clear pattern: monoethnic nations tend to be peaceful and stable, while multiethnic nations are plagued by war, terrorism, and foreign occupation. The likelihood of a minority group attempting secession increases with its population percentage, geographic concentration, and distinct cultural markers.

America's Vulnerability. America, with its shrinking white majority (75% and falling), large black (12%) and Hispanic (9%) populations, and declining English as a primary language (88%), is deemed less stable than most European nations. The author points out that twelve European nations with primary ethnic groups of 75% or less are often embroiled in conflict, a grim parallel for the U.S.

The Swiss and Belgian Exception. While multiethnic nations can work, as seen in Switzerland and Belgium, they achieve stability by granting significant regional autonomy to their diverse groups. America, however, lacks this clear geographic segregation and is instead plagued by a "highly combustible mixture of both ethnic concentration and ethnic dispersal," making a peaceful, autonomous solution unlikely without large-scale ethnic relocations.

9. Strategic Relocation and Personal Preparedness for Survival

When the war breaks out and the country breaks down, you want to be already living safe and sound in the new nation carved out by your tribe, so move there as soon as your circumstances allow.

Location is Key. Personal survival in Civil War II hinges on "Location! Location! Location!" Individuals should relocate to areas within the boundaries of their own ethnic group's future nation, avoiding mixed-population zones, border areas (at least 30 miles away), regions dependent on hostile external resources, and proximity to military bases or outsider enclaves.

Economic Viability. Beyond safety, consider the economic viability of a chosen area during and after the war. Regions dependent on tourism or imported food (like Hawaii or Las Vegas) will become "scenic death traps." Smaller towns in primarily agricultural areas, far from the front, are generally preferred, as cities will attract desperate refugees and lawlessness.

Minimum Precautions. Even in relatively safe monoethnic zones, minimum precautions are essential:

  • Stockpile at least one year's worth of food, kept secret.
  • Acquire a non-registered, semi-automatic rifle (e.g., Mini-14 5.56 or 7.62 NATO) with 5,000 rounds of ammunition, a telescopic sight, and magazines. Cache it securely away from home, disassembled.
  • Obtain a bullet-resistant vest.
  • Choose occupations with basic, wartime-relevant skills (mechanics, electricians) over specialized, peace-time roles.
  • Avoid government employment in areas likely to change hands, as pensions will be lost.
  • Structure physical assets to be untraceable and unconfiscatable.

10. The Civil War II Checklist: Monitoring America's Descent

Every time you see a blank for your ethnic group on a form, think Civil War II.

Warning Indicators. The author provides a checklist of 30 indicators to monitor America's march toward Civil War II. These include:

  • Racial tattooing on ID cards and documents.
  • Amnesty for illegal aliens and their right to vote.
  • Abolition of the right to bear arms.
  • Racially split juries and jury nullification.
  • Military assuming police duties, especially in cities.
  • Establishment of an elite internal counterinsurgency force (MVD-type).
  • Washington D.C. resembling a besieged banana republic capital.
  • Resegregation and demands for separate facilities by minorities.
  • Replacement of individual rights with group rights (affirmative action).
  • Non-governmental organizations (gangs, cults) acquiring military power.
  • Shift of political power to unelected courts and international bodies (NAFTA, UN).
  • Centralization of media by global elitists.
  • Race-based political parties and increasing racial polarization.
  • "No-go" areas for police in cities.
  • "Slave tax refunds" or similar subsidies for blacks.
  • Court-mandated black-majority voting districts.
  • Ethnic violence and breakup of other multiethnic empires.
  • Spread of walled suburbs ("gated communities").
  • Mind control hoaxes by establishment media.
  • Increasing minority/foreign presence in the military, or UN troops on U.S. soil.
  • Out-of-court settlements funding radical groups.
  • Restrictions on freedom of speech.
  • Police adopting military/secret police uniforms and tactics.
  • Clandestine white "Resister" groups forming within law enforcement.
  • EEOC acquiring armed agents.
  • Collapse of the US dollar as the world's premier currency.
  • Growing geographic segregation.

Accelerating Trends. These trends are accelerating and mutually reinforcing, pushing America towards an unavoidable civil war. The author urges constant vigilance, as the government will not correct these trends, and the "tribal war drums are beating too loudly" for a peaceful resolution.

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Civil War II receives mixed reviews (3.56/5). Supporters praise its prescient analysis of ethnic tension, immigration, and potential civil conflict in America, calling it disturbingly prophetic given current events. Readers value Chittum's military background and practical insights about multi-ethnic civil wars. Critics condemn it as racist, poorly proofread, and overly focused on Mexican reconquista scenarios. Some find it boring or mediocre in historical analysis. Many acknowledge reading it due to recent social unrest, with several hoping the author's predictions prove wrong despite finding the analysis compelling.

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Thomas W. Chittum is an author, military analyst, former mercenary, and activist. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War before working as a mercenary in Rhodesia and Croatia during the Yugoslav Civil War. His combat experience and firsthand observation of ethnic conflicts inform his controversial predictions about America's future. Chittum forecasts that the American Southwest will become de facto Mexican territory and argues the USA faces potential balkanization along ethnic lines. His military background lends credibility to his analysis of civil war dynamics, particularly regarding multi-ethnic conflict scenarios, though his views remain highly controversial.

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