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Are people in the US aware that they are now definitely a rogue state, or is this fact covered up by the usual patriotism somehow? (lemmy.world)

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[-] richieadler@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago

People invoke 2A usually lie, and the reason to arm themselves is to kill dark skinned people they don't like.

[-] porcupine@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 2 days ago

this was always the reason for 2a: empowering white settlers to “defend” their land (stolen from indigenous people at gunpoint) and property (African slaves held in captivity at gunpoint).

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