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Trump supporters call for riots and violent retribution after verdict
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Liberals are going to have to get used to the idea of owning guns. I know plenty do, but still this can get ugly. Or they will just get arrested or shot in the face like that one chick.
Umm, I hate this comment because it’s basically assuming there will be some kind of armed conflict between normal people. I don’t think it’s necessarily going to happen, and we shouldn’t stoke the flames for it. What’s better than saying inane comments like “get a gun” is to reduce voter apathy and hopelessness, educate people on their voting choices, and get them registered to vote.
Social media has a tendency to heighten emotions, and there are many, many state actors who abuse that fact. I squarely lay any blame for Rittenhouse, Charlottesville car ramming victim, and Jan 6th on social media spread disinformation and incitement. Don’t believe everything you read about “supporters of [insert ideological enemy]”.
That said, access to guns is a right for Americans and there’s nothing wrong with knowing self defense. But know that proper gun training and discipline is not scaling with gun ownership. So people are basically creating unsafe environments and situations for their families and others. Don’t do this, don’t be stupid. If you get a gun for any reason (sports or defense), learn safety!
Overall, it’s important to get more progressives in congress and other places of power and authority. Not advocate for armed conflict
I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But the MAGA movement has all the hallmarks of a terrorist group. If they don't win there's a non zero chance they actually start some shit.
And guess what? They all live in states with very lax gun laws where they can have ammo delivered to their front doors and enjoy range days training marksmanship without being ashamed.
Meanwhile in many liberal states you can't buy anything but an overpriced shitty bolt action World War 1 wooden stock rifle, ammo is extremely expensive due to state taxes and your blue-haired neighbor shames you for driving 50+ miles to the nearest dogshit gun range with limited lanes, poorly trained racist baby-boomer RSOs, limited allotted time and exorbitant price gouging.
In this case it's less about red states vs blue states, and more about rural vs cities. Travel this country and you'll see that's the real divide, in every single state.
I am a basement troglodyte, just like all the mods on lemmy
I own several guns. I used to have a concealed carry permit because I traveled alone for work with expensive items. I let it lapse after I changed jobs. After sandy hook, I considered getting rid of all of my firearms because American gun culture started to disgust me. I mainly shoot air guns for plinking now. Haven't shot a firearm in years.
Now that maga has become such a presence, I'm considering getting a carry permit again. Gun culture still sucks. But, we can't let the crazies be the only ones who are armed.