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Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
The question that keeps popping up in my head, though, is this: Why?
That's the 64 million dollar question. Why now?
Originally posted by Unidentified_Objective
This thread is right-wing porn at its finest. I'm sure those panicking also masturbate daily to Glen Beck's lunatic and unproven rantings.
You should clarify to the inept and susceptible that this is research data meant to weigh the outcome of all possible scenarios. This is NOT policy nor are they giving any recommendations.
Its important to note that whenever ANY kind of research is done & the scientific process is applied, all possibilities must be applied and weighed. Otherwise, it is not accurate data. Not sure the OP has grasped the concept.
Originally posted by nomnom
Originally posted by EarthCitizen07
So it is ok if they try this 20, 50 or 100 years from now?
You can't undo a technology without collapsing civilization first.
In the meantime, further technologies will make the average gun effectively obsolete. So the point of such a question is moot. The fact remains that trying to violently revolt by use of guns from the people, is just as idiotic as trying to remove all guns by the authorities. It just leads to needless chaos, and bloodshed.
I think the economy is planned to collapse much sooner than that and that is why we have more and more school shootings. The ptb have made gun bannings in america a priority.
Pretty sure it's mostly a game of damage control out there. We're past the point of trying to be proactive, and solving future problems today. Now it's people flipping out, and making bizarre moves. Some of that manifests as hardcore shenanigans, while others are simply making foolish, desperate moves to try and keep the ship afloat. I don't doubt that some ptb want gun bannings in the US, but after gauging the public's reaction, they're having to back off. Despite what many people on this site believe, they're not complete idiots.
The police is starting to resemble the military with apc, mini-drones by the hundreds, hoarding ammo, etc.
Very true. This is part of the damage control I'm speaking about. Everyone with a handle on how messy the system is, fears losing control, and is making desperate decisions to try and ensure anarchy doesn't ensue. Sucks. Everyone believes they're in the right, no matter which angle they view it from, or side they hold allegiance to.
Originally posted by EarthCitizen07
Originally posted by nomnom
Originally posted by EarthCitizen07
So it is ok if they try this 20, 50 or 100 years from now?
You can't undo a technology without collapsing civilization first.
Does the government ask the taxpayers what weapons police and the military should have or is the republic we live in such loosey&goosey that government decides for itself EVERYTHING?
In the meantime, further technologies will make the average gun effectively obsolete. So the point of such a question is moot. The fact remains that trying to violently revolt by use of guns from the people, is just as idiotic as trying to remove all guns by the authorities. It just leads to needless chaos, and bloodshed.
Guns can never become obsolete. Sure some folks who posses superior firepower will have the upper-hand but any weapon is better than no weapon. There are many factors to consider in armed conflict and strategy is usually paramount. It is not so much the weapon you have it is when and how you use it.
I think the economy is planned to collapse much sooner than that and that is why we have more and more school shootings. The ptb have made gun bannings in america a priority.
Pretty sure it's mostly a game of damage control out there. We're past the point of trying to be proactive, and solving future problems today. Now it's people flipping out, and making bizarre moves. Some of that manifests as hardcore shenanigans, while others are simply making foolish, desperate moves to try and keep the ship afloat. I don't doubt that some ptb want gun bannings in the US, but after gauging the public's reaction, they're having to back off. Despite what many people on this site believe, they're not complete idiots.
The government making too many bad decisions has its consequences and they are not pleasant. Still all is not lost but I don't see any serious corrective actions taking foothold so its probably damage control in minimal form.
The police is starting to resemble the military with apc, mini-drones by the hundreds, hoarding ammo, etc.
Very true. This is part of the damage control I'm speaking about. Everyone with a handle on how messy the system is, fears losing control, and is making desperate decisions to try and ensure anarchy doesn't ensue. Sucks. Everyone believes they're in the right, no matter which angle they view it from, or side they hold allegiance to.
Anarchy is not so bad. Sometimes you need a complete reboot to fix problems. I am not saying that is what we need yet, I am simply saying it is what it is. New leaders and new political systems will have a chance to form that are not wall street affiliated.
Originally posted by HattoriHanzou
This memo is a smoking gun and no amount of bellyaching, well-poisoning, and water muddying will change this.
Originally posted by Aloysius the Gaul
Originally posted by HattoriHanzou
This memo is a smoking gun and no amount of bellyaching, well-poisoning, and water muddying will change this.
Indeed - it conclusively proves that infowars is a source of lies and disinformation.
Originally posted by CosmicCitizen
Any member of the Federal Government (appointed or elected: ie. AG Holder or Pr Obama) who would advocate confiscating "all guns" should be Impeached.
Originally posted by nomnom
I'm sorry, but any talk of gun banning is ridiculous. I don't care if a think tank speaks of it as a possibility. Any real attempt to confiscate all guns in the US would simply lead to anarchy, civil war, or a revolution.
Nobody with half a brain would attempt it in the US for at least a generation yet. You have to sufficiently brainwash a generation to completely trash the previous beliefs and ideals. Too many US citizens own guns, and won't let them be taken away without putting up a fight.
I think this stuff is simply an attempt to gauge public support/interest/disinterest after even discussing the possibility. It's good that people are saying "hell no", (IMO) but lets not actually entertain this as a real goal for the near future. It would be absurd to think the government would seriously try this anytime soon on a national level.
Originally posted by RobinB022
Originally posted by nomnom
I'm sorry, but any talk of gun banning is ridiculous. I don't care if a think tank speaks of it as a possibility. Any real attempt to confiscate all guns in the US would simply lead to anarchy, civil war, or a revolution.
Nobody with half a brain would attempt it in the US for at least a generation yet. You have to sufficiently brainwash a generation to completely trash the previous beliefs and ideals. Too many US citizens own guns, and won't let them be taken away without putting up a fight.
I think this stuff is simply an attempt to gauge public support/interest/disinterest after even discussing the possibility. It's good that people are saying "hell no", (IMO) but lets not actually entertain this as a real goal for the near future. It would be absurd to think the government would seriously try this anytime soon on a national level.
But the indoctrination has already begun. We need to fight & argue against it now, because the future will be to late. It's already making a huge impact (the way I view in my readings). I read much more than I write, and I can see others making their view known and understood. The wave is changing albeit slowly.. so pro-gun folks have no choice but to stand their ground firmly & remain vigilant.
Originally posted by RobinB022
But the indoctrination has already begun. We need to fight & argue against it now, because the future will be to late. It's already making a huge impact (the way I view in my readings). I read much more than I write, and I can see others making their view known and understood. The wave is changing albeit slowly.. so pro-gun folks have no choice but to stand their ground firmly & remain vigilant.
Originally posted by HattoriHanzou
I am wary of people who pop up on conspiracy sites and tell people that everything's fine and there's nothing to worry about. Especially when their entire posting history is composed of such messages. Look into the history of the person you are responding to. It's clear that, now that this memo is out, damage control is the priority.