Giuliani and Gun Control
Republican presidential hopeful (and cross dresser), former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani, told a California audience last Saturday, "I used gun control as mayor." Giuliani is lauded for his cleaning up of New York City as well as the reduction in violent crime. He went on to state to the Californians, "I understand the Second Amendment. I understand the right to bear arms." He went on to suggest that his policies would have no bearing on hunters.
This is double-speak. It's like saying, "I understand that it's illegal to kill another human being, but I plan to murder my competitor." The Second Amendment is one of the most simply stated elements of the Constitution:
The ONLY line of defense is the right to bear arms. How else shall Americans defend themselves against tyranny? How else can Americans truly defend themselves against criminals? Giuliani is deceptive in stating that his method of gun control will not impede hunting. The Second Amendment, Mr. Mayor, is not about hunting -- it's about self-protection from crime and the state.
Giuliani represents the new Republicanism, which can best be described as neo-fascism. These are authoritarian figurines that appeal to populism, fear, and national exceptionalism. Don't believe me? Listen to MSNBC's Chris Matthews of Hardball tell Don Imus how much he loves Giuliani, and suggests that the American people like a little fascism in their politicians.
This is double-speak. It's like saying, "I understand that it's illegal to kill another human being, but I plan to murder my competitor." The Second Amendment is one of the most simply stated elements of the Constitution:
A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.Infringement upon the bearing of arms is related to the rise of an organized militia. In principle, this also applies to the rise of standing armies. America has all but lost the militia, with all investment being deposited in the U.S. military. The "War on Terror" will soon eliminate the National Guard, as it will also be absorbed into the modern military state.
The ONLY line of defense is the right to bear arms. How else shall Americans defend themselves against tyranny? How else can Americans truly defend themselves against criminals? Giuliani is deceptive in stating that his method of gun control will not impede hunting. The Second Amendment, Mr. Mayor, is not about hunting -- it's about self-protection from crime and the state.
Giuliani represents the new Republicanism, which can best be described as neo-fascism. These are authoritarian figurines that appeal to populism, fear, and national exceptionalism. Don't believe me? Listen to MSNBC's Chris Matthews of Hardball tell Don Imus how much he loves Giuliani, and suggests that the American people like a little fascism in their politicians.
