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Jack Valentino

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18. They were RIGHT--- that is, CORRECT--- that the 2nd Amendment could be a defense against
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 10:48 PM
Feb 1

a hypothetical future tyrannical government----

but they always argued that the real danger of such arising
would come from The LEFT, and NOT from the RIGHT---

and now that it has arrived from the RIGHT,
they refuse to admit it, and are no help at ALL!

Too many of them actually APPLAUD it!----

so their arguments for 'gun rights' in the defense of 'Liberty'
were complete BULLSHIT from the beginning!!!!


Jesus, TRUMP even argued that 'you can't take a gun to a protest'
even after open-carriers took over the Michigan Capital building in 2020,
in protest against COVID restrictions--- and now implies that any protester
against HIS government who is legally carrying a gun
DESERVES to be SHOT---

(and the masses of the 'gun-rights' crowd is mostly silent---
although even the NRA pointed out that these arguments
were flawed, as far as the 2nd Amendment and state laws were concerned--- !)



Judging by all the past rhetoric of the 2nd Amendment extremists,
TRUMP and several of his cabinet members ought to have a
PRICE on their head, by now! But..... most of them
would rather ignore the evidence of their own ears and eyes!





In my humble opinion, Thomas Crooks was a PROPHET---
although he may not have realized it at the time...



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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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #28
If it ain't broke... orangecrush Feb 2 #31
Yep, first sidearm I carried in Vietnam, along with my M-14, and later, my M-16. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #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 Feb 2 #30
Karma JBTaurus83 Feb 1 #26
But...but...but the Reich-wingers said they have "all the guns???" Grins Feb 2 #27
Their burbling about 'Fighting Tyranny' was always bullshit RetiredParatrooper Feb 2 #34
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