American Insurgent analyzes insurgency and counterinsurgency from the most popular and widely available sources, from the 1940s to modern publications, and discusses not only the probable mechanisms of an American insurgency, but also the precursors already in place in America, from dehumanization of the opposition to disinformation campaigns.Few get to choose sides in a conflict, and the fear of the opposition getting a first strike often leads to tragedy. The belief of a person motivates them more than the reality, and the public has shown they believe conflict is always on the horizon. Decide for yourself.