Ted Cruz: 2nd Amendment Is 'Ultimate Check Against Government Tyranny'

[Pedro de San Patricio]

The second amendment was obsolete shortly after it was passed. As soon as we dropped the idea of militias

Militias still exist. We just call them the State Defense Force now.

 

[JimH52]

I bet Teddy carries a .32 Caliber snub nose....

 

[Where_r_my_Keys]

I'm not going to say whether the right wingers are correct or incorrect in believing that the Second Amendment allows them to commit armed insurrection against the government should they believe it to be tyrannical. I am going to say that, if they do publicly state this, then I'll sleep happier knowing they'll have been placed on a watch list as soon as they pressed "post reply".

It is the right of every individual to defend themselves from tyranny, up to an including, taking the lives of those who tyrannize them... as the tyrants have forfeited their rights to their lives by failing to bear the responsibility that sustains their rights, to not exercise those rights to the detriment of the means of another to exercise their own.

But how cool is it that you've come to applaud tyranny, proving that you are in point of fact; THE PROBLEM.

Feel better?

 

[rightwinger]

The second amendment was obsolete shortly after it was passed. As soon as we dropped the idea of militias

Militias still exist. We just call them the State Defense Force now.

They have no need to supply their own arms

The second amendment is as useful as the third

Obsolete

 

[rightwinger]

I'm not going to say whether the right wingers are correct or incorrect in believing that the Second Amendment allows them to commit armed insurrection against the government should they believe it to be tyrannical. I am going to say that, if they do publicly state this, then I'll sleep happier knowing they'll have been placed on a watch list as soon as they pressed "post reply".

It is the right of every individual to defend themselves from tyranny, up to an including, taking the lives of those who tyrannize them... as the tyrants have forfeited their rights to their lives by failing to bear the responsibility that sustains their rights, to not exercise those rights to the detriment of the means of another to exercise their own.

But how cool is it that you've come to applaud tyranny, proving that you are in point of fact; THE PROBLEM.

Feel better?

What tyranny are you talking about?

oh yea......a black president

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

why exactly does Nancy Pelousy and obamas DHS call returning vets potential terrorist?

They didn't. "“Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to right-wing extremists, DHS/I&A is concerned that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize veterans in order to boost their violent capacities"

Yeah...thats it.

 

[Where_r_my_Keys]

why exactly does Nancy Pelousy and obamas DHS call returning vets potential terrorist?

They didn't. "“Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to right-wing extremists, DHS/I&A is concerned that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize veterans in order to boost their violent capacities"

There's no such thing as a Right Wing Extremist. There are only those who recognize, respect, defend and adhere to the laws of nature governing human behavior and those who do not.

 

[Mertex]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

 

[Mertex]

There's no such thing as a Right Wing Extremist. There are only those who recognize, respect, defend and adhere to the laws of nature governing human behavior and those who do not.

Oh but there is......and you're one of them. Tea Bags wanting to take the country back(ward).

 

[Where_r_my_Keys]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Yeah... you would say that. But such is what should reasonably be expected of a dishonorable reprobate.

No surprise there.

 

[Where_r_my_Keys]

There's no such thing as a Right Wing Extremist. There are only those who recognize, respect, defend and adhere to the laws of nature governing human behavior and those who do not.

Oh but there is......and you're one of them. Tea Bags wanting to take the country back(ward).

ROFL!

The often advanced but never successful 'Nuh Huh!' defense.

LOL!

BRILLIANT!

 

[Mertex]

There's no such thing as a Right Wing Extremist. There are only those who recognize, respect, defend and adhere to the laws of nature governing human behavior and those who do not.

Oh but there is......and you're one of them. Tea Bags wanting to take the country back(ward).

ROFL!

The often advanced but never successful 'Nuh Huh!' defense.

LOL!

BRILLIANT!

Yep, you're in denial.....

 

[Mertex]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Yeah... you would say that. But such is what should reasonably be expected of a dishonorable reprobate.

No surprise there.

To the contrary.....we're military. Sorry to disappoint you. But, your party pretends to like the military, but when it comes to taking care of them, they shirk their duty. Veterans are not stupid.....they know who cares about them and who doesn't. You can't hide the voting in Congress.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Facts are veterans are conservative Patriots and they dont like democrats.
Dont like it,tough shit.

 

[Pop23]

Bet that title got your attention.

It may seem like fiction, but it's not. Ted Cruz just said that.

Ted Cruz 2nd Amendment Is Ultimate Check Against Government Tyranny

It's a given that every Republican presidential candidate will run for president as a strong supporter of gun rights.

But Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is arguing that the Second Amendment includes a right to revolt against government tyranny, a point of emphasis uncommon for mainstream presidential candidates.

"The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution isn't for just protecting hunting rights, and it's not only to safeguard your right to target practice. It is a Constitutional right to protect your children, your family, your home, our lives, and to serve as the ultimate check against governmental tyranny -- for the protection of liberty," Cruz wrote to supporters in a fundraising email on Thursday, under the subject line "2nd Amendment against tyranny."

This "insurrectionist" argument, as Second Amendment expert and UCLA law professor Adam Winkler calls it, is popular among passionate gun owners and members of the National Rifle Association. But major party candidates for president don't often venture there.

"Most presidential candidates who support Second Amendment rights focus on self defense. In the past many have also emphasized hunting," said Winkler, author of the 2011 book Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America. "It's pretty rare for a presidential candidate to support the right of the people to revolt against the government."

Hmmmmm, interesting.

A declared presidential candidate who is for armed insurrection.


Hmmmmmmm, interesting.

Ted Cruz says that this 2nd Amendment remedy is for the protection of Liberty.

I wonder how he would exactly define "Liberty".

Either way, I think he just won the "We came unarmed --- this time" crowd.

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Discuss. Is this maybe a bit extreme, or is this the necessary fight against the ebbil ebbil gubbermint?

Mmmm, he's right.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Yeah... you would say that. But such is what should reasonably be expected of a dishonorable reprobate.

No surprise there.

To the contrary.....we're military. Sorry to disappoint you. But, your party pretends to like the military, but when it comes to taking care of them, they shirk their duty. Veterans are not stupid.....they know who cares about them and who doesn't. You can't hide the voting in Congress.

This had to be some the lamest bullshit I have ever heard.
I'm sure the vets just love the obammy VA,he's been so attentive to their needs they're just dying to see the doctors.

 

[Staidhup]

One fact remains, the left has their panties in such a wad over this guy it makes you take notice. As for his comment, he has a very valid point, furthermore he has the right to state his opinion. We have to listen to 24-7 of your bullshit and constant lies!

 

[2aguy]

The 2nd Amendment was put in the Constitution as a safeguard against a government that became oppressive...he is just stating the truth..........

and of course.....say the truth about something and it burns the democrats like a cross to a vampire......

 

[2aguy]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Yeah....like I would trust anything you guys say about our guys.....please....link and qoute exactly where they said these things.......

 

[2aguy]

Liberals fear the Patriotic nature of veterans,and rightfully so.

Bwahahaha....I would venture to say that any veteran that votes Republican is voting against his own interests and deserves whatever the Republicans dole out to them.


Senate GOP Obstructionists Throw Veterans Under The Bus-Vote Down Bill To Help Vets In Need Of Jobs

For those who continue to believe that obstructionism at any cost is not the goal of the Senate Republicans, consider the behavior of the GOP Senators who, on Friday, blocked a bi-partisan effort to pass a bill that would put veterans to work in jobs that look after the nation’s federal land while also giving our fighting men and women a leg up when it comes to getting them hired by local police and fire departments.
GOP s actual track record on supporting veterans



Republicans have attempted to cut veterans compensation and other disability benefits 3 times this year. First, Michelle Bachmann (MN) suggested disabled veterans had it too good. She thought disability pay should be reduced by $4 billion. Later, Paul Ryan (WI) suggestion gutting VA Healthcare by $6 billion, which would have cut 1.3 million veterans out of the program.

Now, aligned with the President, Republicans are again attempting to cut veterans benefits. This time, they want to cut $23 billion over 10 years, dwarfing the initial cuts proposed earlier this year.

Last week, the Congressional Republicans and President Obama warned that if a new debt ceiling is not reached, veterans’ pay and Social Security pay would be threatened. In addition, President Obama and Republicans also proposed a new inflation index. The index would cut disability pay by $23 billion over 10 years.

Republicans Seek To Cut Veterans Disability Pay Again

Yeah...a lie.....

Democrats Set Trap for Republicans on Veterans Benefits - NationalJournal.com

Sanders's bill would cost $24 billion; the measure would offset $20 billion of that by taking money from the Overseas Contingency Operations Fund, a pool of money for the Afghan and Iraq wars that is exempt from Congress's self-imposed budget-cap laws. The other $4 billion, Sanders said, would come from other funds under the committee's jurisdiction.

But that mechanism won't pass muster with Republicans, either, who argue that it's an end-run around budget rules and does not represent real-life fiscal discipline. And so Sanders's bill faces long odds in the Senate and has virtually zero chance of passing the House.