The point of being well armed isn't that we're going to have a large army rise up and miraculously overthrow the corrupt federal government.
That is the impression I got, or at least that weapons would be able to keep out federal authority.
If all you have is silverware and kitchen knives to defend yourself when the state comes for you, you're going to probably be leaving with them whether you object to it or not.
Why is this not true for criminals then?
Fun fact: in some European countries in late 2021, the police refused to enforce some coronavirus restrictions because people got angry and perhaps aggressive when they attempted enforcement. Just being obstreperous can have real effects.
The corrupt federal tyranny is here. It's almost certainly not going to go away quickly. An armed populace helps to accelerate its entropy.
Ah yes, that does make a lot of sense.
That said, how do Europeans fight tyranny? We don't have weapons, nor is there any prospect of introducing any right to weapons (would be opposed by 97%+ of the population).
No clue. Pray for mercy from the people who hate you, or for them to run out of money/resources before they get around to killing you would be my best guesses.
That is the impression I got, or at least that weapons would be able to keep out federal authority.
Why is this not true for criminals then?
Fun fact: in some European countries in late 2021, the police refused to enforce some coronavirus restrictions because people got angry and perhaps aggressive when they attempted enforcement. Just being obstreperous can have real effects.
Ah yes, that does make a lot of sense.
That said, how do Europeans fight tyranny? We don't have weapons, nor is there any prospect of introducing any right to weapons (would be opposed by 97%+ of the population).
No clue. Pray for mercy from the people who hate you, or for them to run out of money/resources before they get around to killing you would be my best guesses.
I'd rather die.
I think they're fine with keeping folks like me as a slave underclass with no power. There's no point in killing people if they are no threat.