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Inannamute
Can someone explain to me what a Patriot is
CaticusMaximus
Emerys
I'd love to see them come to Texas and strip us our weapons. We have 1.5 million registered hunters. BRING IT!!!!
What exactly is the significance of the number of registered hunters in a state vs a militarized police force with modern armor, as in APCs and such?
Seriously... assuming even 10% (which I think is very high) of that figure did more than just gripe, how many are trained for combat situations in a scenario of being incredibly outgunned and outmanned? And how many of them have formed cohesive groups of fighters who can interact with each other while battling to the death perhaps the most modern and sophisticated police force on the planet?
I guess the most concise way to ask all of that is:
How many of those 1.5m are Rambo manifest in the flesh?
Unfortunately, Im guessing 0.
Gun confiscation indeed would be a bloodbath... but there wouldnt be much cop blood spilled.
Also, what are your anti-air capabilities like? You know, for drones with missiles and all (perhaps a gunship or two for dramatic effect) for any who might hole up somewhere moderately defensible....
And you wouldnt "love" it. This isnt Battlefield or CoD.
If you want to die on principle, I respect and support that 100%.
But dont think when you make that stand, youll be coming out alive; you wont. And be prepared to accept not even getting the chance to fire a single shot before being killed yourself, as that will be a distinct possibility. Better to accept that now than to be really, really disappointed and shocked in your inevitable final moments of this life.
edit on 10/23/2013 by CaticusMaximus because: (no reason given)
kingofyo1
As an american citizen, and AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARDSMAN, I outright REFUSE to do anything that which may break my oath which is listed as the following:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
If this oath shall be forced to be broken, I will no longer be able to accomplish my tasks as an airman and will do everything in my power to return the US to its CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT WAS FOUNDED
A Patriot, by the way, is one who loves their respective country and would do anything to protect it. Its that simple.edit on 24-10-2013 by kingofyo1 because: (no reason given)
Inannamute
Can someone explain to me what a Patriot is, or rather, who is the targeted group and who is the excluded group? I find the language of posts like these fascinating, since patriot is such a thematically and emotionally charged word, and has so many specific associations for so many people..
So say I'm a gun owner, but not a patriot, am I good?
Say I'm a patriot but not a gun owner, still bad? the bad guys coming for me?
Every time you see word choices like this, the smart thing to do is question what the intention of the writer is. My guess is the intention that everyone feels like this includes them, because they're die-hard patriots and GoodPeopleTM.
Language is the most dangerous weapon the human race ever invented, don't let people use it against you.
GoldenBrain71
While I appreciate your bravado, I have to disagree with you. I'm from Texas and I hear this all the time. If a well trained and armed military with air support and armor wants your guns they will take them. It might take a few months or years but they will take them.
Emerys
reply to post by roadgravel
Yes sir. I just got back from Academy, and people everyday still go in and fill up their carts with ammo. We as Texans are well aware of what is happening, and we are preparing. I have thousands of rounds myself. My family and friends have AR-15's, we will not go silently into the night. That I can promise you. Assuming any of this really happens.
edit on 23-10-2013 by Emerys because: (no reason given)
CaticusMaximus
Emerys
I'd love to see them come to Texas and strip us our weapons. We have 1.5 million registered hunters. BRING IT!!!!
What exactly is the significance of the number of registered hunters in a state vs a militarized police force with modern armor, as in APCs and such?
Seriously... assuming even 10% (which I think is very high) of that figure did more than just gripe, how many are trained for combat situations in a scenario of being incredibly outgunned and outmanned? And how many of them have formed cohesive groups of fighters who can interact with each other while battling to the death perhaps the most modern and sophisticated police force on the planet?
I guess the most concise way to ask all of that is:
How many of those 1.5m are Rambo manifest in the flesh?
Unfortunately, Im guessing 0.
Gun confiscation indeed would be a bloodbath... but there wouldnt be much cop blood spilled.
Also, what are your anti-air capabilities like? You know, for drones with missiles and all (perhaps a gunship or two for dramatic effect) for any who might hole up somewhere moderately defensible....
And you wouldnt "love" it. This isnt Battlefield or CoD.
If you want to die on principle, I respect and support that 100%.
But dont think when you make that stand, youll be coming out alive; you wont. And be prepared to accept not even getting the chance to fire a single shot before being killed yourself, as that will be a distinct possibility. Better to accept that now than to be really, really disappointed and shocked in your inevitable final moments of this life.
edit on 10/23/2013 by CaticusMaximus because: (no reason given)
kingofyo1
As an american citizen, and AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARDSMAN, I outright REFUSE to do anything that which may break my oath which is listed as the following:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
if an unconstitutional order is given, I will not follow it. I can't. If an officer over me receives an order for an unconstitutional action, given by the president, I will not follow it. Self respect is an important thing
If this oath shall be forced to be broken, I will no longer be able to accomplish my tasks as an airman and will do everything in my power to return the US to its CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT WAS FOUNDED
A Patriot, by the way, is one who loves their respective country and would do anything to protect it. Its that simple.edit on 24-10-2013 by kingofyo1 because: (no reason given)edit on 24-10-2013 by kingofyo1 because: (no reason given)