Will the US see an armed insurrection by the end of 2010?

Wow - I think this all depends on the what constitutes "armed insurection". Are we talking a large organized group or 2 or 3 people who refuse to pay taxes and shoot it out with the IRS? (by the way, have you noticed what word is formed if you type TheIRS without a space?)

I think "secession attempts" suggests something a bit bigger than a couple of upset psychopaths. Here's the wikipedia definition of an insurgency: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurrection .

@uberjoe - after reading the definition on wikipedia (see quote below) I believe that 2 or 3 armed tax protesters who claim that the IRS has NO constitutional basis may constitute insurrection. And I respectfully submit my position below.

As you are undoubtedly aware IRS agents are not sworn police officers yet carry weapons (as armed tax collectors); and some tax protestors doubt the lawful authority of the IRS.

While I do not endorse armed resistance to taxation I do see the “Tea Party” (April 15th) movement currently afoot as being capable of spawning violent insurrection, although sporadic and localized.

…."insurgency" often also carries an implication that the rebels' cause is illegitimate, whereas those rising up will see the authority itself as being illegitimate." - wikipedia

PS: I enjoy playing devils advocate, engaging in spirited discussion for its own sake. If we sitting down having a beer you’d note my laughter and smiles as a sign that this is all in fun!

I was going to ask if you perhaps had some insider knowledge :)

@uberjoe - ME? Na, I'm just a small town constable.