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Why would disarming citizens make a difference?

• update 8y ago
  "You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." It seems like a no-brainer that an enemy force (Russia in this instance) would want to disarm the people they plan to attack/control. The OP asked what I'd expect from a Russian Agent as President, and that's what I'd expect one of the first steps to be. I _wouldn't_ expect a russian agent who became president of the U.S. to fight for the 2nd Amendment/arming of citizens and to push for the EU to increase their military spending. Sure, it could happen, but I wouldn't expect it.
  • he0001 8y ago
    You don't need to invade a country to conquer it.
    • dragonwriter 8y ago
      And, moreover, you don't need to conquer it (with out without invasion) to destabilize it and reduce it's influence as a geopolitical rival.