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Aussie105

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14. A population arming itself more so than before . . .
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 08:55 PM
Feb 1

can be a prelude to a civil war.

America has had quite a few civil wars.

Perhaps one is looming now?

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What if these "left-leaning gun rights activists" are buying guns to protect their homes from ICE because in2herbs Feb 1 #1
"NOT GUILTY" for the occupants, after ICE agents get themselves shot while breaking into those homes.... Jack Valentino Feb 1 #15
Liberals also have guns. Republicans also have abortions. Norrrm Feb 1 #2
You know what, he's going to do it anyway. tonekat Feb 1 #3
Sorry liberalgunwilltravel Feb 1 #5
I am reminded more and more of the Frederick Douglas quote about the fugitive slave act: Jack Valentino Feb 1 #16
My exact sentiments! Wuddles440 Monday #38
Big difference Bayard Feb 1 #4
Yeah, but they can't shoot more than two of them at once, Jack Valentino Feb 1 #17
I find this very sad. Not that people are buying guns and learning how to use them. flashman13 Feb 1 #6
The only time I ever fired a gun moonscape Feb 1 #9
You are a very wise person. Stay safe my friend. flashman13 Feb 1 #10
They were RIGHT--- that is, CORRECT--- that the 2nd Amendment could be a defense against Jack Valentino Feb 1 #18
In the gun culture they believe that the Second Amendment is the holy grail of the Constitution. flashman13 Monday #32
This right here orangecrush Feb 1 #7
Too small a caliber---- if you choose to employ DEADLY FORCE for self-defense, Jack Valentino Feb 1 #19
It's really funny orangecrush Feb 1 #21
You may be quite correct--- and as I stated a .22 can be quite lethal--- Jack Valentino Feb 1 #23
I see your point orangecrush Feb 1 #25
That gun was 'standard issue' for almost 100 years..... for US Armed forces.... Jack Valentino Monday #28
If it ain't broke... orangecrush Monday #31
Yep, first sidearm I carried in Vietnam, along with my M-14, and later, my M-16. nt MarineCombatEngineer Monday #37
So Trump will leave us alone if we don't have guns? hadEnuf Feb 1 #8
So you claim that this is falling right into Trumpedos's hands? MarineCombatEngineer Feb 1 #11
I 100% agree with you , MCE. AZ8theist Monday #33
For those interested, this is a great gun club for Liberals/Progressives: MarineCombatEngineer Feb 1 #12
My best friend lives in Tempe AZ, and we often discussed the gun laws there.... Jack Valentino Feb 1 #24
in July of 2010, AZ became a constitutional carry state, however to conceal carry in other states MarineCombatEngineer Monday #36
I've had guns for years. Grew up with them. Got my CC permit as soon as my state allowed it. Seeking Serenity Feb 1 #13
That is the issue at times. OldBaldy1701E Monday #35
A population arming itself more so than before . . . Aussie105 Feb 1 #14
The United States of America only had ONE "civil war" previously--- Jack Valentino Monday #29
"...feel the need to violently protect themselves from fellow Americans." J_William_Ryan Feb 1 #20
"a hypothetical future tyrannical government" J_William_Ryan Feb 1 #22
You here quoted ME here, possibly replying to the wrong person... Jack Valentino Monday #30
Karma JBTaurus83 Feb 1 #26
But...but...but the Reich-wingers said they have "all the guns???" Grins Monday #27
Their burbling about 'Fighting Tyranny' was always bullshit RetiredParatrooper Monday #34
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