Whilst I am incredibly pro-gun, this has become such an annoying statement for me, for the very simple reason that America isn't doing anything about their tyrannical bullshit either. They supposedly have the means, but you're doing fuck all outside small individual cases (many of which are still condemned by the public thanks to state propaganda).
It's all good having the means, but without the will, what does it really matter? Yes, guns are still vitally important in those individual cases, but in my opinion these machoistic phrases do more to keep people complacent than it does to inspire any sort of action. And what's sadder, and a legitimate problem, is that any call to action is rightfully suspected of being various kinds of fedposting. A near perfect dynamic for those in power to do nearly anything they want so long as they don't move "too fast", complacent because people believe they still have the means, unwilling because any organisation is far too risky at being stomped down.
Coincidentally, this is why most accelerationists are very naive and short-sighted. Things have to get much MUCH worse before people will be willing to risk what they have, and gun owners are no different.
Whilst I am incredibly pro-gun, this has become such an annoying statement for me, for the very simple reason that America isn't doing anything about their tyrannical bullshit either. They supposedly have the means, but you're doing fuck all outside small individual cases (many of which are still condemned by the public thanks to state propaganda).
It's all good having the means, but without the will, what does it really matter? Yes, guns are still vitally important in those individual cases, but in my opinion these machoistic phrases do more to keep people complacent than it does to inspire any sort of action. And what's sadder, and a legitimate problem, is that any call to action is rightfully suspected of being various kinds of fedposting. A near perfect dynamic for those in power to do nearly anything they want so long as they don't move "too fast", complacent because people believe they still have the means, unwilling because any organisation is far too risky at being stomped down.
Coincidentally, this is why most accelerationists are very naive and short-sighted. Things have to get much MUCH worse before people will be willing to risk what they have, and gun owners are no different.
Totally agree - that and calling everyone who isn't 100% with you "controlled opposition" are two of the most frustrating things to read in this place
Sad thing is that I've seen actual controlled opposition get a blind eye treatment. Real annoying.