What is Socialism, Communism, etc?

[Attacker3]

I'm in favor of the second amendment as it's written, not as it's interpreted; I also believe that there should be strict legislation regarding licensing for ownership. One should be able to pass a basic competency test and take a course on gun safety before owning a gun, much the same as owning a car

That said, the one that's more important to me is the First Amendment; if you can't criticize the ruling class and run in opposition of them politically, then the second amendment means nothing

I mean, the second amendment is the one to protect the constitution, and the rest are to protect the rights of the people. And you do realize that if we had a totalitarian government that was tyrannical, what would those competency tests look like? Do you really think the majority of people would pass if the government wanted to seize control of everyone? Giving that much power to the government is like saying "Here's my only means of defence against you. You can have it, friend"

 

[WeedZ]

I mean, the second amendment is the one to protect the constitution, and the rest are to protect the rights of the people. And you do realize that if we had a totalitarian government that was tyrannical, what would those competency tests look like? Do you really think the majority of people would pass if the government wanted to seize control of everyone? Giving that much power to the government is like saying "Here's my only means of defence against you. You can have it, friend"

Is it really the only means of defense? The system isn't perfect, and there is corruption, but it can be improved. It was designed that way, we have a voting system. The problem is, most people dont vote. That's how things got the way they are. And if the majority can't be bothered to care enough to vote, what makes you think they'd militarize?

 

[Attacker3]

Is it really the only means of defense? The system isn't perfect, and there is corruption, but it can be improved. It was designed that way, we have a voting system. The problem is, most people dont vote. That's how things got the way they are. And if the majority can't be bothered to care enough to vote, what makes you think they'd militarize?

Because only 5% of the populace is needed to take over the government. I have some statistics and such that I can get to you tonight, if you would like.

 

[WeedZ]

Because only 5% of the populace is needed to take over the government. I have some statistics and such that I can get to you tonight, if you would like.

So if you take it down, what do we replace it with? Do we go back to bartering animal skins and stone tools like barbarians?

 

[KingVamp]

So if you take it down, what do we replace it with? Do we go back to bartering animal skins and stone tools like barbarians?

The benevolent corporations will replace them, of course.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Because only 5% of the populace is needed to take over the government. I have some statistics and such that I can get to you tonight, if you would like.

Are you referring to violently overthrowing the government, or democratically engaging them?