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erroneousmaximus

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Fri Dec 16, 2011, 08:35 AM Dec 2011

Armed Left Wing Militias? [View all]

I lived for the past 20 years in southern California. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have relocated to Texas. I thought I would never live in Texas - especialy being a lifetime union member. Texas isin't just conservative, but actively anti-anything related to the labor movement or working people in general. And the really sad part is that some of it's poorest citizens are actively anti-labor union. It's like a Dicksonian distopia here!
Since I grew up in the south, I can blend in well. However, I have purchased some guns - mostly to relive my youth spent in the woods hunting. I'm looking foward to do some deer hunting. I am as liberal as they come, but I also recognise the need for hunting. There is nothing worse than seeing starving deer in an over populated area.
I recently saw a documentary on the "Weathermen". That was the last "left wing" armed movement. However, I am convinced there are some who feel the need to organize an armed left wing group. Not for terrorist, but for Americans who enjoy their 2nd Admendment privliges. And happen to believe in labor rights, true republican government, and the freedom that our revolutionary forefathers fought for.
What do you think? Is this crazy thinking? I truely believe if the "Bachman" hits the fan, there would be as many liberals with guns as conservatives.

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Armed Left Wing Militias? [View all] erroneousmaximus Dec 2011 OP
I don't think you're going to find too many Sharon Angle supporters here.... Scuba Dec 2011 #1
Tea Partiers are preparing for war Zalatix Dec 2011 #3
I agree with this Runningdawg Apr 2015 #29
The Constitution puts too much beyond the power of democracy to change. Sweeney Dec 2014 #22
Here's where I think you should start looking... Ian David Dec 2011 #2
I've never had a gun and only shot one once .... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2011 #4
You people are scary. E6-B Jan 2012 #10
Please don't put words in my mouth. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2012 #11
Funny, I read self-defense and you read intimidation. merrily Nov 2014 #20
DU is a non-violent website. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #5
Is one not allowed to advocate armed self-defense? Abin Sur Dec 2011 #6
1776 E6-B Jan 2012 #9
Total agreement on that, JD. Hoyt Apr 2015 #26
Where do you stand on guns for self defence? SheriffBob Jul 2016 #36
i would just keep your group open and public and legal limpyhobbler Dec 2011 #7
Wrong on too many levels.... lostnote12 Dec 2011 #8
Craziness! agbdf Apr 2014 #12
history SheriffBob Jul 2016 #37
crazy plan, but sane premise RJo Oct 2014 #13
The red-wing nuts are everywhere TexinD Nov 2014 #14
Yeah....they are!! But there are concentrations however. busterbibb Nov 2014 #15
I empathize... Where in Colorado? hlthe2b Nov 2014 #16
Northwest Colorado busterbibb Nov 2014 #18
Sounds like someone lives in Rangely :) pinebox May 2016 #35
Welcome to DU. uppityperson Nov 2014 #17
Yes......need the support and insight busterbibb Nov 2014 #19
Post-midterm election rant? RJo Dec 2014 #23
Violence is not necessary. Sweeney Dec 2014 #21
Join the National Guard. That's how it works in a democracy.... rewinn Dec 2014 #24
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QE actually ended several months ago Nye Bevan Apr 2015 #27
NO NO NO - Learn about COINTELPRO and police infiltration OutNow Apr 2015 #28
what, the NRA's backers' sales are falling and they're trying to double their income? yawn MisterP Apr 2015 #30
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As a former NRA member, I think . . Big Slim Jul 2015 #32
I am not opposed to the idea of boatsnhose Aug 2015 #33
Militias are not synonmous with violence Armedleft Jan 2016 #34
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