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4th law of robotics

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17. The founders weren't concerned that the US would be taken out in a coup by the military
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:04 AM
Aug 2012

that's absurd.

They knew, quite rightly, that nations with large standing armies could use them equally well against domestic enemies as they could foreign ones.

There's a reason that all the large standing armies of continental Europe coincided with the rise of totalitarianism whereas the relatively weak army of the Brits* allowed the average citizen there far more freedoms than they would have enjoyed in say France.

A standing army has always been seen as a threat to freedom, not the nation itself.

*they relied on a powerful navy which while great for colonization and trade doesn't prove too valuable in keeping angry peasants on their farms.

Very interesting. Ilsa Aug 2012 #1
One thing I disagree with Thom on gejohnston Aug 2012 #2
Let's look at that article... Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #3
which begs the question gejohnston Aug 2012 #43
Excellent article. Why is it people like Thom get it, yet these guys don't? Hoyt Aug 2012 #4
Wait you are confusing Missycim Aug 2012 #5
You mean the Continental Army wasn't authorized by King George III? Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #6
A bunch of guys dressed in BDU's calmeco702 Aug 2012 #7
Not a "bunch of guys" just playing with their guns -- they are a bunch of racist assholes playing Hoyt Aug 2012 #9
Any evidence that they're "racist assholes" Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #10
Plenty of evidence. Again, why are you guys so supportive of groups like this? Hoyt Aug 2012 #12
Right, hoyt. Because it's plainly obvious that any white guys out in the woods are HALO141 Aug 2012 #15
Present such evidence 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #18
Like that's ever going to happen. HALO141 Aug 2012 #19
Oh it won't I know 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #26
Evidence that exists solely in your mind doesn't count, Hoyt. friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #21
You need to get off those right wing gun sites, and pay attention to what is going on. Hoyt Aug 2012 #25
You and your conspiracy paranoia. HALO141 Aug 2012 #29
I think your buddy is gone. Hoyt Aug 2012 #24
How is it MrDiaz Aug 2012 #27
Hey, there are several gun carriers here who cite "thugs" as the reason they carry. Hoyt Aug 2012 #28
ok so MrDiaz Aug 2012 #30
No, those who think racist militias, the Border Klan, assault weapons, etc., are all good, Hoyt Aug 2012 #32
so all militias MrDiaz Aug 2012 #35
"You can call them what you want. I know what they are. " HALO141 Aug 2012 #31
From the bigots I grew up with -- many of whom are probably in "militia" groups Hoyt Aug 2012 #33
That explains a lot, actually. HALO141 Aug 2012 #41
Explain what? calmeco702 Aug 2012 #11
Lots of things are legal, but immoral and just plain wrong. Hopefully DU will be good for you. Hoyt Aug 2012 #14
What's immoral or just plain wrong with that picture that you posted? calmeco702 Aug 2012 #16
I agree wholeheartedly 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #20
Funny how you guys always agree with those about to booted. Hoyt Aug 2012 #34
Hey you responded! 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #36
Your sincere belief... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #37
Eh, just hammering away 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #38
Bravo! discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #39
"That the people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves ..." Sounds good to me. nt hack89 Aug 2012 #8
Ah, the old "you couldn't beat the US military" argument. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2012 #13
*cough, cough*Taliban*cough*... friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #22
Although i wanted to not respond anywhere to Thom's OP,.... chknltl Aug 2012 #23
The founders weren't concerned that the US would be taken out in a coup by the military 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #17
This argument has one serious flaw. Atypical Liberal Aug 2012 #40
I think Hartmann is conflating "the nation" and "the federal government" aikoaiko Aug 2012 #42
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