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NightWatcher

(39,378 posts)
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:04 PM Jan 2026

We're going to have to use our 2nd Amendment right before it's taken from us

You realize it as well even if you don't want to admit it yet.

It's why the Founders put it there.

Organizing would also be something to start on the local level.

(Flamesuit on)

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We're going to have to use our 2nd Amendment right before it's taken from us (Original Post) NightWatcher Jan 2026 OP
Amazing how "quiet" the NRA is lately... hlthe2b Jan 2026 #1
You mean like they were after Philando Castile was murdered by LEO? misanthrope Jan 2026 #5
They don't want to alert the non-whites that they ALSO have Jack Valentino Jan 2026 #15
This is not going to end via speeches, lawsuits, or legislative actions,.,. Bread and Circuses Jan 2026 #2
G. Gordon Liddy, is that you? Ptah Jan 2026 #3
Keep suing him and writing sternly worded emails. That'll work NightWatcher Jan 2026 #10
This thread is scary..I admit I've thought about this before Deuxcents Jan 2026 #4
The 2nd amendment says the People have the right to keep and bear arms Fiendish Thingy Jan 2026 #6
I'm saying we organize (think neighborhood protection militias) NightWatcher Jan 2026 #9
Sort of like blue state Oathkeepers? Fiendish Thingy Jan 2026 #13
What is stopping you from doing that? Kaleva Jan 2026 #16
Fun fantasy but we'd get wiped out. Frasier Balzov Jan 2026 #7
Where have those gotten us? NightWatcher Jan 2026 #8
I know a lot of people that are ardent (and vocal) 'patriots' stopdiggin Jan 2026 #11
Some say that if they had taken a lesson from our forefathers flvegan Jan 2026 #12
The Troubles, Northern Ireland OC375 Jan 2026 #14
What about tanks and drones? sarisataka Jan 2026 #17
I am not buying a gun. I'll give my 2A allocation to someone who actually wants it. Intractable Jan 2026 #18
The reality is though... LuckyCharms Jan 2026 #19

hlthe2b

(114,105 posts)
1. Amazing how "quiet" the NRA is lately...
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:06 PM
Jan 2026

Even though American citizens are being killed and their houses illegally entered under force of masked men on indeterminate authority.

misanthrope

(9,510 posts)
5. You mean like they were after Philando Castile was murdered by LEO?
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:30 PM
Jan 2026

They didn't make a peep about that even though he was a lawful firearm owner and was trying to calmly abide by requests.

Bread and Circuses

(2,121 posts)
2. This is not going to end via speeches, lawsuits, or legislative actions,.,.
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:11 PM
Jan 2026

We need to be smart and there needs to be patriotic military, intelligence officers, and veterans to organize the defense of the constitution.

I’m sorry to say this. We will loose many people, I don’t know if we can stop this. But the present strategy isn’t happening

NightWatcher

(39,378 posts)
10. Keep suing him and writing sternly worded emails. That'll work
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 11:10 PM
Jan 2026

Enjoy your concentration camp.

Deuxcents

(27,128 posts)
4. This thread is scary..I admit I've thought about this before
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:23 PM
Jan 2026

This is no longer about immigration or getting the worst of the worst.. latest behavior from the agents from whatever agency, is more violent and lawless and just pissing on the Constitution

Fiendish Thingy

(23,380 posts)
6. The 2nd amendment says the People have the right to keep and bear arms
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 10:32 PM
Jan 2026

That’s it.

Are you suggesting something beyond keeping and bearing arms, which is not a right guaranteed by the constitution, no matter how big one’s Gadsden Flag is, or whether they’ve memorized that “Water the Tree of Liberty” quote?

You’re not really trying to have a discussion about protecting rights.

NightWatcher

(39,378 posts)
9. I'm saying we organize (think neighborhood protection militias)
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 11:09 PM
Jan 2026

It's in the text of the amendment.

stopdiggin

(15,525 posts)
11. I know a lot of people that are ardent (and vocal) 'patriots'
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 11:20 PM
Jan 2026

(just ask them!)
that I wouldn't follow through a crosswalk, with the WALK sign engaged.

Leading me to think that you have a LOT more faith in your neighbor(s) ...
Than any legitimate assessment, feeling, or TRUST - than I can ever envision garnering up ...

These clowns have plans to attack military bases .. ? Or (as seems much more likely) the USPS letter carrier on her rounds .. ? City councilman's daycare drop off .. ?

flvegan

(66,327 posts)
12. Some say that if they had taken a lesson from our forefathers
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 11:22 PM
Jan 2026

Those streets lined with single family homes would have our 2A advocates on every roof on both sides with rifles and plenty of ammo.

Each street would be a gauntlet.

I'm certainly not advocating for such a thing. I don't believe in violence, and I don't think it would go well for many. It's certainly a good thing that we're far more civilized today. Right?

OC375

(1,055 posts)
14. The Troubles, Northern Ireland
Sun Jan 11, 2026, 11:34 PM
Jan 2026

It would be less Red Dawn, and more assassinated families and blown up buildings. Count me out x100.

LuckyCharms

(22,683 posts)
19. The reality is though...
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 12:21 AM
Jan 2026

you'd be killed.

This whole 2nd amendment theory. It's a theory. That's it.

Think realistically about what would happen.

You'd 100%, without a doubt, be killed.

If you're thinking we would amass enough people to the point where we wouldn't be killed, I would have to disagree.

We can't even get enough people out to vote, let alone pick up a gun and shoot someone.

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