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summer_in_TX

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73. I believe in being prepared.

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 01:02 AM

Jul 2

That said, I still believe the research from Erica Chenoweth and their research partner studying around 350 political resistance movements from 1900 to 206. Nonviolent resistance mass movements are more than twice as effective as armed rebellion is in overturning authoritarian governments.

In those they studied, the nonviolent movements that reached and sustained 3.5 percent of the population in active resistance for an average of two and a half years succeeded in replacing their dictator nonviolently. The leadership of the most successful movements included many women in various significant roles in high numbers. Those that failed were male-dominated. Factors that seemed to help was the connections women tend to bring and sustain, which helped grow the movements to those impressive numbers.

Violent movements tend to lose popular support and not gain the numbers to succeed.

That said, being prepared for self-defense is smart.

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Get armed, get trained, get organized, get ready [View all] Aviation Pro Jul 1 OP

4 July 2026. roamer65 Jul 1 #1

Wouldn't it be nice TinyBlueDot Jul 3 #133

You had me at "get armed" purple_haze Jul 1 #2

Well, the only things I have are gardening tools, and anything I can find around the house sakabatou Jul 1 #3

Yard weapons should work thought crime Jul 2 #79

I know. Lawn and gardening tools have LONG been used as weapons in history sakabatou Jul 2 #125

I recall reading in the immortal WW1 novel "All Quiet On The Western Front" Jack Valentino Jul 2 #126

Except the Germans had Maxim machine guns TnDem Jul 3 #161

"All Quiet On The Western Front" Jack Valentino Jul 3 #164

100% agree Johnny2X2X Jul 1 #4

Let us know when your unit deploys Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #5

Guessing that you won't be there, by your sarcastic 'dismissive tone' employed here... Jack Valentino Jul 2 #127

Au contraire Fiendish Thingy Jul 3 #131

I failed to observe that you were Canadian before now, Jack Valentino Jul 3 #132

I'm a dual citizen Fiendish Thingy Jul 3 #134

IF the J6ers had actually been CORRECT about a 'stolen election', Jack Valentino Jul 3 #135

Not going to happen Fiendish Thingy Jul 3 #136

Not to memtion that Martial Law johnnyfins Jul 3 #152

I'm already highly trained in a variety of weapons, including the venerable M-14, M-16, AK-47, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #6

It is Beretta Chuuku Davis Jul 1 #64

Yeah, I spelled it like that old private detective show with Robert Blake: MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #66

Always loved his white parrot Jack Valentino Jul 2 #124

It was a Cockatoo, a very beautiful bird. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #139

THANK YOU, MarineCombatEngineer! Jack Valentino Jul 2 #128

You know what Marine Traildogbob Jul 3 #151

II will proudly stand side by side with you, along with millions of other like minded Vets and Americans, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #154

🤜🏼🤛🏼 Traildogbob Jul 3 #157

Post removed Post removed Jul 1 #7

Now we are supporting gun-humping ammosexuals. That'll help us gain votes. Silent Type Jul 1 #8

So because I feel the same way, I'm now a "gun-humping ammosexual"? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #12

Never mind. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 1 #17

If that's what you think that the OP or me have in mind, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #18

My husband is the SAME way. He has long hair and a beard, doesn't wear a hat but he is a AF vet. The_REAL_Ecumenist Jul 1 #34

Spot on and thank you and thank your hubby for his service. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #35

Right back atcha! BTW, there are FAR more people like us, both civilians AND vets who feel & believe like us than folks The_REAL_Ecumenist Jul 1 #39

Okay. Since you misrepresented my deleted post, I'll ask it again. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 1 #53

My apologies, I musta misinterpreted your reply, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #55

I think the term probably applies to the extremists you mentioned thought crime Jul 2 #80

By my completely unsubstantiated opinion, an "ammosexual" is someone who Jack Valentino Jul 3 #130

The OP wasn't about gaining votes NickB79 Jul 1 #21

I'm flabbergasted by a few of the comments here, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #22

There was a time when gun-humpers were common on this site. Had hoped they were gone. Silent Type Jul 1 #26

So because we're being prudent, we're now, according to you, gun humpers? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #27

Same junk they used to post, 2nd Amendment solutions, etc. Sorry, one doesn't need a closet full of guns Silent Type Jul 1 #32

Fine, stick with your machette, that's your choice, which I respect, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #33

Yeah, they used to like to post their weapons and tell us how they had to strap on one or two Silent Type Jul 1 #36

Yeah, I will do me. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #40

Support anyone who believes guns are a serious problem in this country, and who opposes 2nd Amendment solutions. Silent Type Jul 1 #44

I never said that firearms aren't a problem in this country, I've been very consistent on that, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #46

What MAGAt has tried to kill you with a GUN? Let's try to be rational. Silent Type Jul 1 #48

Did I ever say a MAGAt tried to kill me with a gun? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #50

You have handled this well. cachukis Jul 2 #109

Thank you. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #110

We are not returning to what was. Best be prepared cachukis Jul 2 #113

Here's some ammo for you to consider for the .45 ACP. FadedMullet Jul 2 #104

Great website. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #105

M14? TnDem Jul 3 #163

Yeah, I know that, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 4 #169

Bringing a knife to a gunfight, literally NickB79 Jul 1 #43

Go oil your guns, there better ways to resist trump. Silent Type Jul 1 #45

Again with the snide remarks, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #47

LMAO. I also support psychological tests for those who need guns to function. Silent Type Jul 1 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #51

THAT, (STICK HIS HEAD in the sand)is exactly what this person will do! Hell, he won't even answer that great question, bluestarone Jul 2 #116

My wife and daughter are Latino NickB79 Jul 2 #118

How many of your family members are you willing to lose in these gunfights? Kaleva Jul 2 #81

What's your acceptable casualty rates when the MAGAt's start killing us? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #82

If some of your family is being killed in these shootouts, are you really protecting them? Kaleva Jul 2 #90

You didn't answer my question, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #92

You didn't answer mine which I had asked first Kaleva Jul 2 #96

I'll hazard a guess that I'm far better prepared than you are. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #97

I'm probably far better prepared for climate change then you are Kaleva Jul 2 #111

You have no idea what I'm prepared for, none at all, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #114

Where did I claim you said a DUer has been disappeared? Kaleva Jul 4 #167

Have you found that post yet? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #148

Well, judging by your silence or refusal to answer my challenge, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #158

Can you quote the post where I said such a thing? Kaleva Jul 4 #168

The far right is already calling for my family to be murdered NickB79 Jul 2 #119

I don't own a gun xmas74 Jul 2 #121

Yep. I don't understand it. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 1 #68

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One group has - I'm with them JustAnotherGen Jul 1 #57

The idea progressives don't carry baffles me KentuckyWoman Jul 1 #65

You really think voting will get us out of this? Autumn Jul 1 #58

You really think guns will? Silent Type Jul 1 #60

No but guns will be of more use than doing nothing. Because this Autumn Jul 1 #61

Take a lesson from the little guy who stood unarmed in front of tanks in China, MLK, etc. Silent Type Jul 1 #62

You feel free to do that. I'm going to be armed. Autumn Jul 1 #63

Take a lesson from the VC, they conducted a very successful guerilla war against the most MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #69

Yeah they sure did. Autumn Jul 3 #141

Thank you. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #142

I will and thank you . He's never been political. Until now. Autumn Jul 3 #143

Tiananmen Square China guy? TnDem Jul 3 #165

We don't always agree but we do agree on this. xmas74 Jul 2 #122

I bought a hand gun and we target shoot fairly often. Autumn Jul 3 #140

I live in a small Missouri town. xmas74 Jul 3 #147

That's how it is here. I live in a red rural area and those MAGAtts are crazy. Autumn Jul 3 #149

We have far too many III%ers xmas74 Jul 3 #150

This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Jul 2 #74

The possible situation being discussed, is if we HAVE no votes Jack Valentino Jul 2 #129

Wow, a deep cover disruptor was outed by this OP Aviation Pro Jul 1 #9

???? KPN Jul 1 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author KPN Jul 1 #30

Spot on ZDU Jul 1 #52

They ain't the only one! W_HAMILTON Jul 2 #103

nope Skittles Jul 2 #108

there are quite a few fly-under-the-radar trolls here Skittles Jul 2 #107

Democracy is dead, gone, there isn't enough left for the fascists to drag through the streets so I guess ImNotGod Jul 1 #10

+1. FYI, The Liberal Gun Club Hotler Jul 1 #11

And I'm going to check it out and probably join up. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #13

Post removed Post removed Jul 1 #14

It's neither. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #15

Already Greg_In_SF Jul 1 #16

When I read the OP this song played in my head BigmanPigman Jul 1 #19

"When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty" Deuxcents Jul 1 #37

as they say -- if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready WhiskeyGrinder Jul 1 #20

Very wise words. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #23

It's already happening. Iamscrewed Jul 1 #24

Probably decent advice for some people Warpy Jul 1 #25

Trump's big ugly bill pfitz59 Jul 1 #28

No it Greg_In_SF Jul 2 #98

Thanks for the wakeup call. milestogo Jul 1 #31

i think it could be argued we have a duty to defend Democracy. uncle ray Jul 3 #137

Here's my issue with this kind of talk... LuckyCharms Jul 1 #38

I'm asking the same question. I am armed and I know ... Whiskeytide Jul 2 #88

My worry isn't the government xmas74 Jul 2 #123

I'm not taking up arms against the government. I'm taking up arms against MAGA vigilante door kickers. Hotler Jul 4 #170

To shoot them and then go to prison? Possibly foreign incarceration? LuckyCharms Jul 4 #171

Well armed and well trained here. nt LexVegas Jul 1 #41

What are you trained to do? Kaleva Jul 1 #70

Safely protect myself and my family. nt LexVegas Jul 2 #72

What do you think the threat will be? Kaleva Jul 2 #78

So what's your answer to the existential threat we as Democrats face from this MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #83

Is it a real threat or imagined? Kaleva Jul 2 #91

I didn't say DUer's, I said Democrats, and again, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #93

What is your answer? How many of your family are you willing to lose? Kaleva Jul 4 #166

Whoever said the target is ICE? The Grand Illuminist Jul 5 #172

As I've said many times on DU already.. hamsterjill Jul 1 #42

As stated in Hitchhikers Guide. First against the wall when the revolution comes Noodleboy13 Jul 1 #54

In Vietnam, we had guys who used cross bows to terrorize the VC and NVA, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #56

I been training as well. Noodleboy13 Jul 1 #59

You'll get cut down by a guy with his grandpa's .22 pistol. If you think their could be conflict, by a gun designed for Melon Jul 2 #75

Yeah. Ummmm for long range, like 60-100 yards out? I kinda have a bespoke hand built weapon for that. Noodleboy13 Jul 2 #115

Not every democrat is anti gun and not every democrat is unarmed. Melon Jul 2 #120

Plenty OC375 Jul 1 #67

Or............. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 1 #71

I believe in being prepared. summer_in_TX Jul 2 #73

Oh ah up the RA Melon Jul 2 #76

I saw my 70 year old neighbor.... Bread and Circuses Jul 2 #77

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User name employs a maga trope "Adrenochrome" Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #85

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I get sarcasm, but a sarcastic user name without an explanation on every post does not work. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #87

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Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #89

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I've decided to become a Ninja MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2 #112

I like it. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2 #117

. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 3 #138

I would also like to be a Ninja, but ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 3 #144

Yes do get the outfit, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #145

Way back, I was gonna get an outfit ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 3 #146

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Go for it! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 3 #159

Nope DavidDvorkin Jul 3 #153

Way past too late for that, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 3 #155

We must have a good offense. The Grand Illuminist Jul 3 #156