• CascadiaRo@lemmy.zip
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    Man, I see this sort of thing commented all the time as some sort of “gotcha” and really have to wonder what it is you’re envisioning.

    Put yourself in the shoes of a firearm owner for a moment. Evidently, you believe the US has passed a tipping point where violent resistance is necessary.

    Where are you going with your gun and who are you shooting at?

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      1 month ago

      And just like that, we went complete route from “without guns we can’t fight fascism” to “guns are actually completely useless in fighting fascism” in two comments.

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        US - 1765 to 1784

        EU - 1939 to 1945

        Vietnam - 1955 to 1975

        Yes, I’m aware that only one of these cases was literal fascism.

        You can see my other comment in this chain, but firearms are the “last stand” tools to fight oppression. We’re in the midst of a particularly sensitive stage and, in my opinion, haven’t crossed the “tipping point” where a violent response would be wise or justified.

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          Bloody hell, are you for fucking real, WWII, seriously? The global war fought by armies has something to do with public having guns?
          Fucking Vietnam? US losing a military campaign on the other side of the world is a testament of how useful it is for Americans to have guns? And then american fucking revolution, that I can’t even imagine how to tie in.
          I just hope for the sake of sanity that you’re trolling.

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      Are you saying you’re suffering a dearth of targets?

      Again, if this is not the time to exercise your supposed God-given right to bear arms to ward off a tyrannical government then the whole point of the 2nd Amendment is moot.

      I’ve said it before: You guys aren’t going to vote your way out of this pickle. I hate to say this (sincerely!) but this is going to end in violence one way or another. 🙁

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        You didn’t answer the question.

        Am I to infer that you think that right now is an appropriate time to actively seek out and shoot ICE agents?