How A Second American Civil War Could Start WW3

A second American civil war has been on many people's minds, and so has the possibility for WW3. Between tensions within the United States among Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, and the left and the right, as well as the conflicts abroad, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel's was with Hamas, and the risk of China invading Taiwan, could the collapse of American stability be all it takes for World War 3 to break out? This is how a 2nd American Civil War could start WWIII.

0:00 How A Second American Civil War Could Start WW3 Intro
2:26 Hypothetical 2024 Election & Reaction
4:53 War Breaks Out

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[robertalaverdov]

As someone whose been throughout the US and chatted with both sides of the political spectrum. And came here after growing up in a region wrecked by war. I can honestly say that Americans don't have the stomach and in many cases the physical ability to get off the couch for such an endeavor. This is one of those things that people talk about but will never do. Like saying you can fight a bear or a shark, unarmed. I'm being dead serious though. I just don't see the type of absolute hatred and animosity between people that is so common in other conflicts. Nor the Will to Sacrifice their lifestyle and risk life and limb. Americans are just too spoiled. This does not bode well for Americas foreign policy in facing a determined adversary overseas. But it is the hard truth.

[benjackson]

The Mexican Army doesn't even have control over Mexico...

[insaneadem]

I had this conversation with a few friends. Why wouldn't America's enemies take advantage of a fractured United States?

[OstojaSRB]

You forgot the potential Serbian expansion in the Balkans and their attempt to get a corridor with Russia, cuz they would 100% try such a thing

[gregbilotta]

So if WW3 occurs, Quebecois secession will

[iukzhcp]

you forgot the red counties in blue states. in the west there is already a movement to succeed from these states

[amfnyc]

Precisely what I needed to see while relaxing in the beach during my vacation. Only good things ahead…

[ivanarnold]

The majority of the uniformed armed services would cease to exist in the military if it were to ever come to an actual war. The high-ranking military members lean left, but the mid and lower level members(the ones with physical access to armories, equipment, and vehicles) lean right. It would be a brutal crapshow

[BioBaby]

We did it Patrick! We saved Western Civilization!

[archelon]

If Trump won and Democrats tried to secede (which I highly doubt, even California isn't that stupid), most foreign governments would likely support the US federal government, if they got involved at all. The federal government controls the military and foreign trade, so most countries would not want to risk alienating them, especially if they are at war with Russia, China, or Iran. The only country I can see siding with the secessionists would be Canada, but even then I don't see them deploying any troops within the US.

I think the most likely civil war scenario is Trump wins, Democrats remove him with a coup, and then the military is split on whether they loyally put down the resulting Republican insurgencies, or defend democratic principles and try to counter-coup the Democrats. Any other scenario, including the one mentioned in the video, would just be the elected president declaring martial law to put down isolated insurgent groups. Even this is unrealistic, though, as Democrats likely aren't organized enough to carry out a successful coup.

[ss-oqpc]

Interesting video, but I think you vastly overestimated Mexico's capabilities, they don't even have a main battle tank. South Korea and Japan would make nukes if they suddenly thought they couldn't rely on ours. Even if only one of them could manage it, they'd give some to the other asian countries they were allied with.

[wolfwarrior]

I find it hard to imagine the Euro and Asian US allies supporting anyone other than who is the 'official' US Gov, not only because that Gov would be the one a part of Nato and other Treaties, but no one would want to upset the status quo too much. Now if BOTH sides seceded for some reason, like the election not producing a winner and congress becoming deadlocked, and the US gov becomes unable to act, that could cause a scenario similar to this

[Finger-E-Mayas]

I think the democrats on the coast would starve. Some liberals think food comes from the supermarket.

[blueberet]

It'd very interesting to see what the UN would do in such a scenario, assuming it hasn't collapsed by then.

[badgamemaster]

The EU would break down in a civil war... we have enemies inside our borders...
And what about India?

[evan]

this whole video ignored the role of energy flows

those red states are a major source of energy not only to blue states but to blue countries

mexico, japan, korea and europe broadly are all energy importers from the US gulf states.

their concerns would be how they keep the lights on in their own country during an energy crisis.

especially if you imagine iran and russia ramp up hostilities.

think of the southern strategy around cotton and replace it with lng

[drakoslayd]

USA: *has a civil war*

UK, still England but with more land: *declares war against France*

France: wtf?

Uk: sorry force of habit

[sahilhossian]

Lore of How A Second American Civil War Could Start WW3 momentum 100

[TR-zxlc]

Imagine thinking the Democrats could ever tame Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, or Idaho.

[gunsgalore]

I think you underestimate how easily most urban areas would fall with the assumption that the Republicans have control over the military. Cities are way easier than rural areas to conquer if you have the manpower and military might. Your past civil war videos have (probably correctly) identified the fact the civilian right stands no chance against the U.S. military, but I think the left's disadvantage is even worse. They have no access to food, and it will only take a couple of days of hunger to cause mass riots and breakdown of civil order. Add artillery and other forces at the right's disposal in this situation and I just don't see how they could stand a chance. At least in rural areas the population is spread-out enough that they can procure their own food, hide, and conduct an actual insurgency. Cities don't have this ability - they're toast without an army.

Your "black belt" insurgency also seems questionable, as the black belt's population is not nearly large enough to contend with the surrounding red areas.