Someone tell me, what is the purpose of the 2nd Amendment?
Is it to provide safety and security? From whom?
Who is our “well regulated militia” supposed to protect us from?
(And what is the standard for being "well regulated?)
If Elon Musk wanted, could he organize and arm his own “well regulated” militia?
It is time to admit that the 2nd Amendment does not fulfill its purpose. Rather, we are more at risk because of it. As written it is a daily threat to the basic safety and security of all Americans.
Originally it was created to stop something the British government did to colonies which was seizing all weaponry from the population. The original start of America was thirteen separate states operating as unified front. However each state was independent and operated as its own country printing money, keeping an army, making deals with other countries. So to unify the other states they added this arms and militia clause to keep it all together. The concept was state rights to rule themselves.
The First American Civil War was fought over States’ Rights ( which included the right to own slaves ). I fear that the upcoming Second American Civil War will also be fought over States’ Rights but in this case, it will involve the right to fascist governance – completely banned abortion, sexual preference, freedom of expression, and voting rights – but unlimited freedom to own and carry firearms ( providing you are white and Republican ).
Well, that didn’t go exactly as planned. I figured he was going to infiltrate the daily wire to work with ben shapiro and matt walsh, who are both alt-right terrorists that commit acts of stochastic terrorism. They’ve even successfully inspired their base to attack people they hate, including Muslims, hospitals that provide care for trans people, and of course the LGBTQ+ community. And when they get called out on it, they say “I never SAID go shoot up a [blank]” because they’re wretched cowardly scumbags.
Saying “the 2020 presidential election was stolen from its rightful victor” (which is false) and saying “democracy is a fraud” (which is true) are very different things. One certainly need not be a republican to know that democracy in the US is a fraud. Most socialists, for example, know that as well.
Something I don’t understand about U.S. Presidential elections. Trump says the 2020 election was fraudulent and he is the rightful President ( He has never conceded to Biden ). He has declared his intention to run again in 2024. However, the President is only allowed, by law, to serve two terms. Therefore, if he claims that he is still legally President, and Biden’s term is fraudulent, then he ( Trump ) is legally barred from seeking what would be a 3rd term!
No matter how hard you try Donnie, you can’t have it both ways!
Panufo about 2 years ago
What’s an “AK-15”?
Masterskrain about 2 years ago
This is so accurate that it’s scary!
Durak Premium Member about 2 years ago
Someone tell me, what is the purpose of the 2nd Amendment?
Is it to provide safety and security? From whom?
Who is our “well regulated militia” supposed to protect us from?
(And what is the standard for being "well regulated?)
If Elon Musk wanted, could he organize and arm his own “well regulated” militia?
It is time to admit that the 2nd Amendment does not fulfill its purpose. Rather, we are more at risk because of it. As written it is a daily threat to the basic safety and security of all Americans.
Vet Premium Member about 2 years ago
Originally it was created to stop something the British government did to colonies which was seizing all weaponry from the population. The original start of America was thirteen separate states operating as unified front. However each state was independent and operated as its own country printing money, keeping an army, making deals with other countries. So to unify the other states they added this arms and militia clause to keep it all together. The concept was state rights to rule themselves.
Linguist about 2 years ago
The First American Civil War was fought over States’ Rights ( which included the right to own slaves ). I fear that the upcoming Second American Civil War will also be fought over States’ Rights but in this case, it will involve the right to fascist governance – completely banned abortion, sexual preference, freedom of expression, and voting rights – but unlimited freedom to own and carry firearms ( providing you are white and Republican ).
Decepticomic about 2 years ago
Well, that didn’t go exactly as planned. I figured he was going to infiltrate the daily wire to work with ben shapiro and matt walsh, who are both alt-right terrorists that commit acts of stochastic terrorism. They’ve even successfully inspired their base to attack people they hate, including Muslims, hospitals that provide care for trans people, and of course the LGBTQ+ community. And when they get called out on it, they say “I never SAID go shoot up a [blank]” because they’re wretched cowardly scumbags.
F#%& the alt-right.
hmofo813 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Saying “the 2020 presidential election was stolen from its rightful victor” (which is false) and saying “democracy is a fraud” (which is true) are very different things. One certainly need not be a republican to know that democracy in the US is a fraud. Most socialists, for example, know that as well.
jvo about 2 years ago
And then you get the line…
“The USA is a republic not a democracy”
thedogesl Premium Member about 2 years ago
“I didn’t win the rigged election but I have a right to be seated anyway.”
thedogesl Premium Member about 2 years ago
Because, at base (!) all True Believers are pretty much the same. Eric Hoffer pointed that out a very long time ago.
Linguist almost 2 years ago
Something I don’t understand about U.S. Presidential elections. Trump says the 2020 election was fraudulent and he is the rightful President ( He has never conceded to Biden ). He has declared his intention to run again in 2024. However, the President is only allowed, by law, to serve two terms. Therefore, if he claims that he is still legally President, and Biden’s term is fraudulent, then he ( Trump ) is legally barred from seeking what would be a 3rd term!
No matter how hard you try Donnie, you can’t have it both ways!
gigagrouch almost 2 years ago
(sigh…) Spot on.
joel almost 2 years ago
7.62mm Kalashnikov Assault Rifle AK-15
Kip Williams almost 2 years ago
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“What would be the point?”
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