Not just cruelty. Someone else in another thread pointed out this is exactly what you would do if you’re afraid of a civil war. Now, you’ve got an easily defended government center, and a large amount of people out in the streets that any opposing force will have to fight through in order to get to any of the governmental buildings (though really, we’re only caring about the WH). Additionally, you have an oceanfront escape route if shit goes poorly.
A modern civil war won’t be like the 1860s with battle lines.
We’re looking more at a “He has to get it right every time, we only have to get it right once” situation. Lone wolves or single person attacks with outside benefactors are likely to be more common than formations of troops.
Not just cruelty. Someone else in another thread pointed out this is exactly what you would do if you’re afraid of a civil war. Now, you’ve got an easily defended government center, and a large amount of people out in the streets that any opposing force will have to fight through in order to get to any of the governmental buildings (though really, we’re only caring about the WH). Additionally, you have an oceanfront escape route if shit goes poorly.
A modern civil war won’t be like the 1860s with battle lines.
We’re looking more at a “He has to get it right every time, we only have to get it right once” situation. Lone wolves or single person attacks with outside benefactors are likely to be more common than formations of troops.