I am sure that everyone is aware that during the revolutionary war, it is generally thought that 3% of the population, won us our independance from England. I am hazarding a guess that sais we have 80% of the population awake. We probably have 8-10% of the population that are following Q or the GA. What figures are others minds?
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Keep in mind that 3% to 5% of the population actually FOUGHT the British on the battlefields using weapons.
Behind the scenes, you may have up to 15% or more of the population that fought the British by other means. Not everything happens on the battlefield. Some forms of resistance are more subtle... but still effective.
For example: Some resisters may have intentionally slowed down shipments of supplies to the British, or intentionally damaged goods that were being delivered to those soldiers. Some resisters supplied mis-information to the British, costing them valuable time or to make mistakes. Other people housed and fed the American soldiers, or provided blankets, gear, repaired weapons, provided money... or took care of the American soldier's field, homes and families while they were away.
There are LOTS of ways that a person can support a cause that doesn't necessarily involve fighting. In fact, smart people can have a huge impact on the war effort by keeping quiet and doing things behind the scenes.
I don't buy for a moment that only 3% to 5% of the colonists fought the British. In their own ways, I bet the effort was more like 20%... but 3/4ths of those used other methods of resistance or were the supporters and supply lines for the soldiers who did fight.
Good point about 15%, didnt think of that. Do you think the "digital soldiers" make up that 15%, i would think they would be maybe 5%.