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And as I've already stated, I don't disagree with that going on. But being armed and prepared for certain events - events that don't happen on a day to day basis, is a far cry different from being a "police state". Several comments have been made that we are in a police state now. I am asking for evidence that that is the case. Let's consider the definition of "police state" (taken from Merriam-Webster online):
a political unit characterized by repressive governmental control of political, economic, and social life usually by an arbitrary exercise of power by police and especially secret police in place of regular operation of administrative and judicial organs of the government according to publicly known legal procedures
I'm still waiting to hear some evidence that this is what we're living under. Because if it's happening, it certainly isn't obvious. Last I checked, we're still a democracy, not a dictatorship (regardless of what some people's opinions may be on the subject). We've got a ways to go before we reach that level. I just don't see the evidence that we're here now. I'm open to hearing it if someone has some good conclusive proof.
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Study concludes citizens are not relevant, have no power.
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-echochambers-27074746
Princeton study concludes America is an oligarchy--democracy is gone.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...efuses-to-deny-spying-on-members-of-congress/
If NSA/intelligence community spies on Congress (your elected representatives) then who runs the gov?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect
Study concludes that incompetent people are not aware they are incompetent.
Contrary to etrain's claims, in fact the links show:
-you live in an oligarchy not a democracy (this means you are ruled)
-your "vote" is meaningless, it does not effect outcome in any way, shape or form
-people who are incompetent do not generally realize they are incompetent
We could provide further links proving facts like:
-you are surveilled 24/7
-NSA spies on Congress
-banks stole all your money and you just haven't realized it yet
-NDAA allows for your execution without trial or evidence
-Patriot Act allows for the building a domestic police force not subject to checks/balances
-NDAA allows for all your property to be seized with no justification nor explanation
For those competent folks viewing the thread remember: 2+2 still equals 4 despite what the incompetent, willfully ignorant and deceitful try and tell you.
What would stop the looters from looting your house next ? Stand for something or fall for anything.If my neighbors' home was being looted while they were away I would not confront the looters. I'm not putting my wife or myself in danger over someone else's stuff.
I'd probably film them and call the police though in a looting situation they'd probably never respond.
Situation would dictate whether I go to work. I probably would not go out shopping as I keep two footlockers of food in the garage, extra propane, and fuel.
I really wouldn't have a reason to go out and in that type of situation it would be inviting trouble to do so.
I always open carry as I believe it helps to deter crime. I would definitely open carry if looters were about.
Wow, this thread just went back to the topic LOL! Got nothing further to add, just thought that was kinda neat.What would stop the looters from looting your house next ? Stand for something or fall for anything.
Yeah, see that's not how it works. I clearly said if there is nobody home I'm not going over there for stuff.What would stop the looters from looting your house next ? Stand for something or fall for anything.
Preach it, Gecko45! lolYeah, see that's not how it works. I clearly said if there is nobody home I'm not going over there for stuff.
Why would I leave my elevated position in a building I know better than anybody to grope my way through a house I've only been in once.
That's smart.
One guy against how many? C'mon. Stand for something or fall for anything sounds cool until you apply it to something outside of a movie.
I have actually been in gunfights. At one point in my life we used to seek them out. Now I avoid them.
Thanks for questioning my beliefs and ethical code though.
Guess I had that coming. Lol.Preach it, Gecko45! lol
This guy thinks he was justified.http://fox2now.com/2014/08/11/video-protester-justifies-the-looting-in-ferguson/
This guy is a product of the free lunch society (welfare) and his parent didn't knock any sense into him!!![QU
="OLDNEWBIE, post: 1139392, member: 7761"]This guy thinks he was justified.http://fox2now.com/2014/08/11/video-protester-justifies-the-looting-in-ferguson/
This guy is a product of the free lunch society (welfare) and his parent didn't knock any sense into him!!!
This generation of losers are destined to fail just as past freebie policy takers!!!!
Yeah but him and his kind are taking the rest of the Country down the drain for good this time I'm thinking.