When, and if, he invokes
the insurrection act and sends regular troops to American cities to ‘keep the
peace’, he will cross a bridge from which neither he nor the United States can
return. We hope and pray that he will
not do so; but it appears highly possible soon. He has poor impulse control.
Now, he is an ‘Enemy of the American State’; after that he becomes an 'Enemy of the
American People.' That act is tantamount to a Declaration of War upon the American
population.
Then it
becomes the duty of every American to take up arms in defense of the
Constitution. He may have some advantages in weapons and trained manpower, but
Americans can and will use tactics similar to those used by George Washington and the Viet Cong to defeat the United
States.
Here is my message to US Troops: Any order to shoot or otherwise harm citizens and residents issued by our mentally impaired mad man is illegal and violates the Constitution. Your sworn duty is to disobey any such order and LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS.
If you fail in your duty to disobey, then you become my personal mortal enemy. I will seek out and kill you wherever I can - in a restaurant, in the street, in your house, in your personal car or troop transport. You will never again know peace or freedom from fear.
We will use the same tactics against you that were used by the Viet Cong to defeat the overwhelming might of the
United States. The tactics were similar to George Washington’s tactics in the
Revolutionary War.
These are the tactics used in Viet Nam, per ChatGPT:
The Viet Cong (VC) didn’t defeat the United States in a conventional battlefield showdown — instead, they used a wide range of asymmetric and guerrilla tactics that exploited their strengths (terrain knowledge, local support, mobility) against American and South Vietnamese weaknesses (reliance on conventional firepower, extended supply lines, and political constraints). Their approach helped make the war long, costly, and politically unsustainable for the U.S.
Here are the major tactics they used:
1. Guerrilla Warfare and Hit-and-Run Attacks
· The VC relied on ambushes, sudden strikes on patrols, supply convoys, and isolated units, then quickly withdrew before U.S. forces could bring superior firepower to bear.
· They used a tactic called “hugging the enemy” — closing to within very short range so U.S. forces couldn’t safely call in artillery or air support without risking friendly fire.
2. Tunnel Warfare
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· The VC built extensive underground tunnel networks (like the Cu Chi tunnels) that served as hidden bases, supply routes, living quarters, hospitals, and command centers.
· Tunnels allowed fighters to disappear from sight, evade air strikes and artillery, and re-emerge to attack unexpectedly.
3. Booby Traps, Mines, and Improvised Devices
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· They used countless booby traps, punji sticks, hidden mines, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to maim and slow down U.S. troops, hampering movement and lowering morale.
· These cheap, simple devices were effective psychologically as well as physically.
4. Knowledge of Terrain and Camouflage
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The Viet Cong made expert use of dense jungles, rural rice paddies, swamps, and mountainous terrain to conceal movement, set ambushes, and protect their forces from detection.
· They camouflaged positions, tunnels, and trap sites with natural materials to evade aerial or ground reconnaissance.
5. Intelligence, Local Support, and Blending With Civilians
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· VC fighters often lived among or near civilian populations, making it hard for U.S. forces to distinguish them from non-combatants.
· They gathered intelligence through local informants and coerced or voluntary support, which helped plan attacks and evade capture.
· Gaining hearts and minds in villages provided crucial food, shelter, recruits, and information.
6. Sabotage and Disruption of Enemy Logistics
· The VC targeted supply lines, bridges, roads, and communication networks to disrupt U.S. and South Vietnamese operations.
· Damaging infrastructure slowed enemy movement and forced extensive resources to protect logistics rather than fight.
7. Psychological and Political Warfare
· Beyond battlefield tactics, the VC used propaganda, rumors, and psychological operations to weaken morale among U.S. troops and erode public support for the war back home.
· They emphasized nationalism and resistance to foreign intervention to undermine the legitimacy of South Vietnam and U.S. involvement.
Why These Tactics Worked
Rather than winning by defeating U.S. forces outright in set-piece battles, the Viet Cong’s strategy was to wear down American will and resources over time through attrition, uncertainty, and political pressure. Their tactics made the conflict costly, prolonged, and ultimately unpopular in the U.S., contributing to policy shifts and the decision to withdraw.

