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The stuff only helps if the government goes weakly nuts - otherwise unlikely to help much. The large number of guns in Germany wasn't doing anything against th
by RandomLensman 2y ago
The stuff only helps if the government goes weakly nuts - otherwise unlikely to help much.
The large number of guns in Germany wasn't doing anything against the Nazis. The idea of violently overcoming an organised tyrannical and violent government that has millions of people supporting it is largely a US myth. Maybe the Russian revolution qualifies - but that kind of swapped things only.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> idea of violently overcoming an organised tyrannical and violent government that has millions of people supporting is a US myth It's designed to increase the cost of an unpopular takeover, not let Joe who thinks he can shoot 100 yards with a glock take on the U.S. army. The Nazis were popular when they came to power. Contrast that with e.g. Hong Kong.
- RandomLensman 2y agoYou are making my point: it is largely useless when considering how powerful but evil governments have formed or oppressed some minorities etc.
- derangedHorse 2y agoGuns aren't a good analogy and the arguments against guns making a meaningful difference for a non-violent minority don't make as much sense. Money separated from state at least prevents the non-violent minority from having the fruits of their labor power those who might end up oppressing them.