I think our mistake was ever taking anything they say at face value. Good faith is not on offer with fascists.

The gun groups did protest actually, although at least the NRA did so in a very mealy-mouthed way castigating any protesters.

I can’t help but feel that this is slop.

The article this originates from is really well written and I recommend reading it if you have the chance.

https://morgangold.substack.com/p/when-a-country-turns-the-gun-on-itself-alex-pretti

I'm beginning to suspect that the boots taste like bacon or something. It's the only thing that could explain these levels of licking.

Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.

I live in a 70% Republican town and grew up disgusted by these people. Now to see them lick the boot is pathetic. They're just vile people at heart.

The first mistake is assuming any kind of good faith or logical consistency from these people. Their MO is the opposite - I'm going to do what I want, and go fuck yourself.