I have been documenting case after case if what I call O’Sullivan’s officers.
The name comes from O’Sullivan’s First Law, which states: All organizations that are not actually right-wing will over time become left-wing.
The US military is perhaps the prime example.
The military is supposed to be politically neutral.
As a result, the top brass are ideologically on par with Slate.
As the former Commanding General of the Infantry Center at Fort Benning and Chief of Infantry, I know a bit about weapons. Let me state unequivocally — For all intents and purposes, the AR-15 and rifles like it are weapons of war. A thread:
— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@PaulDEaton52) June 2, 2022
The military began a transition from the M16 to the M4, an improved M16, some years ago. The AR-15 is essentially the civilian version of the M16. The M4 is really close to the M16, and the AR-15. 3/
— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@PaulDEaton52) June 2, 2022
But even now, you can buy AR-15s in variable barrel lengths with Weaver or Picatinny rails for better sights and aiming assists like lasers. Like the military, but w/o the bayonet. 5/
— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@PaulDEaton52) June 2, 2022
That is why the AR-15 is ACCURATELY CALLED a ‘weapon of war.’ It is a very deadly weapon with the same basic functionality that our troops use to kill the enemy. Don’t take the bait when anti-gun-safety folks argue about it. They know it’s true. Now you do too. 7/7
— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@PaulDEaton52) June 2, 2022
Sweet.
The former commander of thr infantry school is an anti-gun activist.
The top brass in command of training the doers of violence for the US government are ideologically opposed to your Second Amendment rights.
That should scare the fuck out of you.
Who do you think will be tasked with civilian disarmament?
If push ever comes to shove, those who swore to uphold and defend the Constitution do not respect your Constitutional rights.
That does not bode well.
“Weapon of war”…. Ya?? So??? THATS exactly what you want went evil comes sneaking into your house…. I am so sick of these self proclaimed experts tellinng citizens we dont need “weapons of war”. Fuk you
Someone needs to remind him that the Constitution does not bar US citizens from operating ships of war.
You don’t get to be a flag officer (general, admiral) without being a political animal. Heck, getting to full Colonel has the same issue; that’s why you see a lot of good officers leaving at the rank of Lt. Colonel or Commander.
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* Normally I would add “in peacetime” but based on the past 50 years, perhaps not even in times of conflict.
And…. what difference does it make?
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I am a law abiding and responsible individual. What I own has no bearing whatsoever on your life. Who cares if I own a weapon of war, or a handful of marshmallows? If I own a nuclear bomb, it makes zero difference to your life, as long as I use it in a responsible and law abiding manner. (OK, granted there are not many “responsible” ways to use a nuke, but…)
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But, no… because some retired General says it is a weapon of war, I should be disbarred ownership/use. Not because possessing that is inherently dangerous, but because someone I have never met, might commit a crime with a similar product.
Nukes are hell on squirrels…heh heh
Not the sharpest bayonet in the armory, is he?
I doubt that he? has ever been able to find the armory.