• rayyy@piefed.social
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    9 days ago

    The No Kings Marches are just a prelude. Imagine all those millions of people participation in the upcoming general strike . Then imagine those millions turning to violence. Imagine them armed.

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      9 days ago

      Just a suggestion, but becoming armed before becoming violent might be a better order of progression.

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        9 days ago

        LOL what country do you think this is? “Becoming armed”? Bro this is America.

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          8 days ago

          except the ones who have traditionally fought against the right to bear arms is the same people protesting. they need to be armed, and they need to protest with their arms, same reason a government will parade with their weapons

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          9 days ago

          Lol, good point, but I was speaking more in a general sense, not just this country.

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        9 days ago

        That might be the more logical progression, but logic rarely comes into play in these things.

        In fact, being armed before it’s time for violence is often a bad thing.

        But when it is time, anything at hand can be a weapon.

        Paris housewives once marched on Versailles and decapitated several guards with kitchen knives after they opened fire on the crowd.

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          9 days ago

          You can make nearly anything into a weapon or a musical instrument. Remember that, and you’ll always be safe, and entertained.

          A primary exception is the marshmallow. Pretty much useless for either.

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      8 days ago

      you know, the americans are always going on about their 2A rights, but i don’t see them overthrowing tyranny when it’s present.