The paradox of the anon: we are effective as citizen keyboard warriors because we are willing to ignore orders and appear undisciplined by being self-directed, qualities that would likely make us poor recruits into the formal military.
Thomas Paines' "Common Sense" pamphlet from Jan. 1776 spoke to American Patriots from 247 years ago just as well as to Worldwide Patriots today.
For example below is the final paragraph:
"These proceedings may at first seem strange and difficult, but like all other steps which we have already passed over, will in a little time become familiar and agreeable; and until an independence is declared, the Continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done, hates to set about it, wishes it over, and is continually haunted with the thoughts of its necessity."
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sources/common-sense
Common Sense - Bill of Rights Institute
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sources/common-sense
