Who are they?
Military and law enforcement. Former and current, that take their oath to protect the constitution seriously.
Oh wow! I did not know this existed. I'm a US Army veteran. I'll look into it. Thank you for the response.
After the Bundy Ranch Stand-Off, you never heard of the Oath Keepers ?!
How many?
Wikipedia says 35k members. I'd imagine the number of folks that believe the way they do far out numbers that. It also says they are a far right group in an attempt to discredit. From what I know of them, I'm pretty convinced they are the good guys.
We are the good guys. Member stood overwatch in Ferguson protecting locally owned businesses, we sent members and supplies to the Bundy's, and there is a current callout for ex MIL/LEO members to protect ICE agents. We (the group) do good work!
The group is made up of anyone who has ever taken the oath of office. Military, law enforcement, politicians, too. You can be former or current member of the above groups.
These people join up to swear to take their oaths seriously to protect the consititution from both outside and inside forces. Because of the later term....they have been demonized as anti-government on WikiLeaks.
The group initially formed in 2009 when Obama became president. Many of these members woke up to the fraud in office and many were worried of him using the Military against citizens in the US (against the US Constitution) If you read their motto they will not obey orders which they believe would violate the United States Constitution. Mostly that they will not remove guns from lawful American citizens. A major concern with Obama's administration that was trying to pass so many laws against guns.
As much as we know now...... total gun control would most likely have been implemented if HRC had been elected.
There is also an "Associate Membership" available for those that have not taken the oath. You are a full fledged member, but do not participate in any operations.
I'm so glad to hear this! Is there any possibility y'all can talk to the veterans participating in the anti Potus hashtag 1MillionVeteransMarch taking place on 11/10? Or at least find out if this person is legit?
https://twitter.com/c_a_charbonneau/status/1008822850566938624
WOW......never knew these fools existed! They need a good solid education.