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« on: August 10, 2016, 01:59:28 AM »

Are people missing the even more ridiculous part of his statement?

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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2016, 02:06:37 AM »

Perhaps, and of course why would he say he was tied when yesterday he said this (when asked if he would make any changes)...
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...He is trying to Charlie Sheen through this.
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2016, 07:45:36 PM »
« Edited: August 10, 2016, 07:52:59 PM by Likely Voter »

After a day my less than hot take on this is that this is another example of Trump dog-whistling to a popular but fringy view on the right. In this case, that second amendment as more than a right to bear arms for sport, hunting and protection. They talk about it in terms of how it is a check on the government. Ted Cruz said last year it was "fundamental check on government tyranny." The extreme version of this is of course the sovereign citizens movement.

Perhaps the next time a reporter talks to him about this they shouldnt ask about if he was talking about someone shooting Clinton, he should ask him if he agrees with that interpretation of the second amendment.  Do citizens have a right to fight (with guns) against a 'tyrannical government' and if so, how does one define 'tyranny'?  Then you can get to the Clinton question. What actions of a potential Clinton government or Clinton-appointee on SCOTUS would he consider 'tyranical'?  
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