Rep. Matt Gaetz told an audience in Georgia on Thursday that the purpose of the Second Amendment is to “maintain an armed rebellion against the government if that becomes necessary.”
“We have a Second Amendment in this country, and I think we have an obligation to use it,” Gaetz (R-Fla.) said at a rally with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in Dalton, located in Greene’s home district.
“The Second Amendment – this is a little history lesson for all the fake news media. The Second Amendment is not about, it’s not about hunting, it’s not about recreation, it’s not about sports,” the 39-year-old went on. “The Second Amendment is about maintaining, within the citizenry, the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government if that becomes necessary. I hope it never does, but it sure is important to recognize the founding principles of this nation, and to make sure that they are fully understood.”
Gaetz and Greene have been holding a series of rallies around the Sun Belt this spring in an effort to broaden their name recognition among […]
So sad, as was the crowd’s reaction. Our enemies in the wider world must be thrilled to pieces. Still, we have free speech; this idiot is allowed to voice his opinion. I might write him a letter though voicing mine.
Horrifying…
The people that planned and participated in the failed coup attempt of January 6 have not given up. They receded a bit from the headlines but they spent that time consolidating and hardening their positions, passing laws that stifle citizen dissent, disenfranchise voters and prepare for electoral wins if they are unable to achieve power earlier.
It could be a roller-coaster year.
A lot will depend upon whether the Democrats continue to cater to their donor class to sell-out popular opinion or whether they steo up to create meaningful change.
Sadly I am seeing more stories indicating that the Dems could lose the House and Senate. The Republican controlled states are doing everything possible to insure victory including having the ability to change the vote count. If all that rolls out in 2022 and 2024 there will be such a push back by we the majority to insure free, fair, standardized national elections. Really think it is past time after said election system is established to rewrite the constitution which is in need of revision or replacement. And no the founders did not write put God’s words on paper it never has been a sacred document as some would have it.
The 2nd A was added to appease the southern states who wanted to continue the armed slave patrols (militia) to recapture slaves. There was real fear of a black uprising.
My home is my castle and I am ready and willing to defend it.