Patriot Games: Collapse Is Near

Garrett Bosworth spars with instructor Melanie Warner during a women’s self-defense lesson Saturday during the Patriot’s Rally at Farragut State Park. (Coeur d’Alene Press photo: Gabe Green)

Hundreds of self-described patriots turned out for a three-day patriot rally here this weekend to learn how to organize and prepare for what they consider to be the imminent collapse of our economy. Hot button speakers, including many from the patriot movement, rallied attendees Friday and Saturday night to form militias, and stock up on ammunition and supplies. The message was, be prepared for when the government can no longer provide services after the collapse. “We need to prepare for the inevitable collapse that is going to happen,” said Washington state representative Matt Shea. “You know it’s going to happen. That’s right, I am a politician and I am standing up here and saying that.” Shea was introduced as one of the 10 most hateful politicians featured on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s website. He called that a badge of honor/ Jeff Selle , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Do you believe a collapse of some kind in this country is near?