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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: The RKBA v Tyranny [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,605 posts)31. re: "Have fun at work."
Luckily I have a high tolerance for boredom. Thanks...
My premise here is that an armed individual can resist. They may die resisting but they can resist. There is nothing romantic about the idea of dying. Death is almost never a noble hero's end that you might see in movie. Movies are just entertainment.
Starting a war as the last option in resisting tyranny is difficult without arms.
re: "...a safeguard against tyranny." AND "Are there other revolutionary principles involved in a holistic approach to resistance? Yes, but you didn't appeal to any of them in your OP."
I said, "...a safeguard" but not the only safeguard.
My premise here is that an armed individual can resist. They may die resisting but they can resist. There is nothing romantic about the idea of dying. Death is almost never a noble hero's end that you might see in movie. Movies are just entertainment.
"I probably own more firearms than you do."
Likely since it would be impossible to own fewer firearms than I do. This is not me defending some personal lifestyle where I walk around thinking I might save the day at some point. I am a firm believer in the #26 of the USMC Rule for Gun Fighting: "26. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation."
Starting a war as the last option in resisting tyranny is difficult without arms.
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. - George S. Patton
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Yeah, one helluva job RKBA is doing, combatting the onset of tyranny in the U.S.
Paladin
Jan 2018
#4
It sounds as if you're saying that pro-RKBA democrats voted for trump
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Jan 2018
#5
I stand by my comments. Nothing I can do about your interpretation of them. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2018
#6
Were I you, I wouldn't elaborate on my comments either, as they raise some inconvenient questions
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2018
#11
The US doesn't *quite* have a totally degenerate government (for now, anyway), so...
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2018
#10
re: "...it shows that they lack the ability to engage in the ideas, or doubt the strength..."
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Feb 2018
#35
And where did I say that arms were the only requirement in revolution?
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Feb 2018
#27