They had British Troops Controlling the Colonies that could and did throw people in British Prisons all the time. You do realize that the 13 Colonies up until July 4,1776 were part of Great Britain
You really don't think you have anonymity when you post things on the internet do you ? Or have your cell phone even near you ? They will be coming after us for sure. Of that I am certain. The right will never be organized enough to do anything about it. Apathy had destroyed this country because the good people have done nothing to fight the evil that surrounds us.
2022 is going to be a very interesting year.