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First of all, I do not want civil war. I am 70 years old and want to live out my years in peace as I do for daughter and my grandchildren.

But just looking at the election there were roughly 70 million voters on each side. I assume those that didn't vote are likely split the same way.

I am not optimistic that that many people can all get along.

The first civil war started similarly when half the country was pro slavery and the other was not.

No amount of negotiation stopped warfrom breaking out as, like today, the country was a pot of water getting ready to boil over.

When Democrats take over again which will not happen soon enough, and start making changes you will probably see lots of threats of seccession or violence from red states.

If Democrats don't take over and the repubs continue down the path they are on you may see threats of seccession from blue states, like my state- California.

Our protests are large and will get larger now that those who were afraid to protests see that they are not alone but if they do not result in change, frustration and anger will take over and violence is likely to ensue.

There will be conflict somewhere in this country.

I think that is invevitable