David Rutherford Show: Starting A Militia? Navy SEAL Explains Why You Will Lose

David Rutherford Show: Starting A Militia? Navy SEAL Explains Why You Will Lose

May 18, 2026 · 48 min

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David Rutherford discusses the realities and dangers of starting a militia in the current political climate.

Look, I'm seeing it everywhere — people calling for raising militias, starting a new revolution, fighting back. And I get it. The frustration is real. But as a former Navy SEAL and CIA officer who's actually been in rooms where these operations get planned, I've got some bad news for your militia fantasy. What you'll hear: — David reads from the Declaration of Independence and highlights the line nobody ever quotes the one where the founders tell you NOT to do this lightly.  — The full American rebellion scorecard: 1 win, 7 losses, from Shays' Rebellion to Wounded Knee and why the pattern hasn't changed.  — The government's legal toolkit to destroy you: the Patriot Act, FISA 702, RICO, asset forfeiture, and why your Signal chat isn't as private as you think. — Five things that actually work to push back legally and constitutionally including one David learned from the Amish. — Why getting your own house in order is the most important thing you can do before trying to change the country. ✅ Sponsor: ☕️ Black Rifle Coffee, use code froglogic20 for discount: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford…

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