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RandySF

(58,770 posts)
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 01:24 AM Jan 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests it's time to use 'Second Amendment' on Democrats

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Tuesday floated resorting to using the "Second Amendment" to deal with Democrats who are imposing what she described as a "tyrannical" government.

While speaking with right-wing media personality Sebastian Gorka, Greene slammed Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams for her policies regarding both vaccines and gun rights.

Greene then pivoted to talking about how Americans are guaranteed the right to bear arms to resist such supposed tyranny.

"Ultimately the truth is it’s our Second Amendment rights, our right to bear arms, that protects Americans and give us the ability to defend ourselves from a tyrannical government," she said. "And I hate to use this language but Democrats, they’re exactly -- they’re doing exactly what our Founders talked about when they gave us the precious rights that we have.”



https://www.rawstory.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-2656376515/

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Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests it's time to use 'Second Amendment' on Democrats (Original Post) RandySF Jan 2022 OP
Piece of shit needs to be expelled dalton99a Jan 2022 #1
Seconded! Kid Berwyn Jan 2022 #5
One day inthewind21 Jan 2022 #47
She needs to be expelled and arrested NOW. Initech Jan 2022 #2
I would wager that the 1/6 committee has the goods on her. madaboutharry Jan 2022 #3
I sure do hate to say this, but we sure do need to shoot them. Yeah, right. Solly Mack Jan 2022 #4
+1. The meaning is plain as day dalton99a Jan 2022 #6
It is. Solly Mack Jan 2022 #7
She's despicable. But she didn't say use/shoot Democrats, although rubes probably take Hoyt Jan 2022 #8
It's a dog whistle that Republicans have been using for years Downtown Hound Jan 2022 #14
It's cute how do they think liberals/Democrats are all non-violent hippies and won't fight back ZonkerHarris Jan 2022 #16
I always tell them I'm a liberal with guns, and it's not a lie. Emile Jan 2022 #20
Yes... it certainly is. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #29
Well, there's a reason for that jmowreader Jan 2022 #35
You win the internet today! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #57
"And I hate to use this language but Democrats, they're exactly..." llmart Jan 2022 #22
The 2nd amendment doesn't give one the right... lame54 Jan 2022 #9
Yeah, there are LAWS that forbid shooting people... Justice matters. Jan 2022 #53
She is really sick Poiuyt Jan 2022 #10
Just remember this, Malfunctioning Traitor Goon: Grokenstein Jan 2022 #11
I hate to admit it OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #30
This statement was 100% intentional mahina Jan 2022 #12
Hey dumbass vercetti2021 Jan 2022 #13
stochastic terrorism 90-percent Jan 2022 #15
Exactly! smirkymonkey Jan 2022 #50
just read today - monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #17
Second Amendment rights to protect Americans from . . . . . no_hypocrisy Jan 2022 #18
Nah, that's not what's meant at all. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #21
No offense to women, but this one is ugly on the inside. Emile Jan 2022 #19
They're not even bothering with the dog whistles any more. GoCubsGo Jan 2022 #23
Bring it you punk pukes? pwb Jan 2022 #24
If the mainstream doesn't call out this for blatant... LiberatedUSA Jan 2022 #25
When Republicans gain some actual power... wonder what she'll say then. In It to Win It Jan 2022 #26
Someone is going to get killed over this crap... SKKY Jan 2022 #27
Look, she's a frickin sack of hammers, but she's not the problem maxrandb Jan 2022 #28
You know the idiot ran unopposed, correct? jmowreader Jan 2022 #36
14th Amendment, Section 3 CapnSteve Jan 2022 #31
The idiots think tyranny means 'Well 'I' didnt vote for it.' Volaris Jan 2022 #32
repugs hate this country and want to destroy it. They are full of hatred. We need to respond. samsingh Jan 2022 #33
No. We hear those lines from the right all the time. RepubliQons love POWER Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2022 #40
No Madge, we got our precious 2A rights to defend against tyrant-wannabe's like YOU and Trump. hadEnuf Jan 2022 #34
She's Delusional RobinA Jan 2022 #37
She's off script. She's supposed to say "god given rights" but forgot her lines and said "founders". Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2022 #38
Democrats ARE doing what founders talked about: Preserving the right to vote. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2022 #39
I find it amusing she seems to think her weapon-humping fans are the only ones Vinca Jan 2022 #41
Drum her out of Congress...she just threatened all of us. Pure and simple. And why is SWBTATTReg Jan 2022 #42
Will no one rid us of this troublesome woman? Aristus Jan 2022 #43
It's getting to the point we might not have a choice but to play their game. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2022 #44
Does that mean... jcgoldie Jan 2022 #45
It's always treated like a one-way street. EndlessWire Jan 2022 #46
Wonder inthewind21 Jan 2022 #49
Abrams' support for requiring that GA gun owners turn in their ARs is a problem SYFROYH Jan 2022 #48
Time for the FBI to get involved. BlueIdaho Jan 2022 #51
This skunk has finally crossed the line. She needs to be shut down. Progressive Jones Jan 2022 #52
This is a domestic terrorism threat! FBI should investigate! Emile Jan 2022 #54
Come for me. Fucking traitors. The Unmitigated Gall Jan 2022 #55
Sure minstrel76 Jan 2022 #56
Disgusting ck4829 Jan 2022 #58
 

inthewind21

(4,616 posts)
47. One day
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:26 PM
Jan 2022

It will find her. She's another making the tragic mistake of thinking she scares anyone with her "My second amendment rights" nonsense. What she fails to comprehend, we ALL have those same rights.

madaboutharry

(40,208 posts)
3. I would wager that the 1/6 committee has the goods on her.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 01:34 AM
Jan 2022

There is video of her standing in the safe room, massless of course, smirking.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
8. She's despicable. But she didn't say use/shoot Democrats, although rubes probably take
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 01:48 AM
Jan 2022

it that way and I’m sure she’d applaud someone who did.

Besides, she’s wrong about what the founders meant in 2nd Amendment.

Downtown Hound

(12,618 posts)
14. It's a dog whistle that Republicans have been using for years
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:35 AM
Jan 2022

It's their way of threatening to use violence against their political opponents without actually directly threatening them. But every gun humping right wing yahoo kows what she's really saying.

Emile

(22,669 posts)
20. I always tell them I'm a liberal with guns, and it's not a lie.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 07:55 AM
Jan 2022

It's just that a responsible gun owner!

OldBaldy1701E

(5,117 posts)
29. Yes... it certainly is.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 10:29 AM
Jan 2022

After all, there are and never have been any Birkenstock-wearing, socialistic-minded, grubby Democrats in the military. Not one.

jmowreader

(50,554 posts)
35. Well, there's a reason for that
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 12:27 PM
Jan 2022

You are aware of what Birkenstocks cost, right? They’re a bit out of a soldier’s price range.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
22. "And I hate to use this language but Democrats, they're exactly..."
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 08:24 AM
Jan 2022

She actually did say Democrats. No, she didn't have to say "shoot Democrats" but it's very clear who she's talking about.

I'd just reply back to her, "Be careful what you wish for, Empty Greene."

Justice matters.

(6,925 posts)
53. Yeah, there are LAWS that forbid shooting people...
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 05:11 PM
Jan 2022

but domestic terrorists like her and her dear fascist leader are above them so far.

OldBaldy1701E

(5,117 posts)
30. I hate to admit it
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 10:33 AM
Jan 2022

But there is a part of me that would have loved to have seen a shot bounce off of her podium right after she said that. Why? Because they are all blowhards who would cave and run like a scared 5 year old if they ever had a stick pointed at them. "She needs a good ass-whoopin'", as my father used to say. They all do, in my opinion.

mahina

(17,646 posts)
12. This statement was 100% intentional
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:53 AM
Jan 2022

I’d really like to know who’s feeding her lines and coordinating this bullshit

vercetti2021

(10,156 posts)
13. Hey dumbass
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:03 AM
Jan 2022

The same applies to people like you as well. If you're flock wants to exercise their 2A rights on me for being a fucking liberal. I'll exercise the same goddamn right in defense.

90-percent

(6,829 posts)
15. stochastic terrorism
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:37 AM
Jan 2022

that will get some random Democratic politician assassinated.

You know your political arguments are without merit when you have to resort to murder to make your argument.

-90% Jimmy

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
50. Exactly!
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 04:18 PM
Jan 2022

And she is just itching to inspire a mass shooting of Democrats/Liberals. She’s such a vile, evil person.

 

monkeyman1

(5,109 posts)
17. just read today -
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 04:11 AM
Jan 2022

that the D.O.J. is opening a new domestic terrorist department !! she might be first on the list!!

no_hypocrisy

(46,080 posts)
18. Second Amendment rights to protect Americans from . . . . .
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 07:45 AM
Jan 2022

Different political opinions?

Legislation that modifies but doesn't outlaw those rights?

From not being in lockstep with Republicans following TFG like lemmings?

Is that what's meant by a "tyrannical Government"?

Jedi Guy

(3,185 posts)
21. Nah, that's not what's meant at all.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 08:13 AM
Jan 2022

What she meant by "a tyrannical government" is "a government not run by us." Biden could sit around with his thumb up his ass, doing nothing, and she'd make the same claim. The President has a D after his name. That's all it takes.

GoCubsGo

(32,079 posts)
23. They're not even bothering with the dog whistles any more.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 08:28 AM
Jan 2022

Just saying it outright. It was just a matter of time...

And, the MSM says, "Ho hum."

pwb

(11,261 posts)
24. Bring it you punk pukes?
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 08:31 AM
Jan 2022

You will finally find out we want that fight and are fully prepared to kick your ass with fists or guns.

SKKY

(11,803 posts)
27. Someone is going to get killed over this crap...
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 09:24 AM
Jan 2022

...and in the ensuing investigation, they will look at the phone records, internet browsing history, and social media posts of the offender and will find MTG, TFG, probably Gohmert, Hawley, Boebert, etc. and they will then have blood on their hands. I'm sorry, but that where all of this leads.

maxrandb

(15,320 posts)
28. Look, she's a frickin sack of hammers, but she's not the problem
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 09:38 AM
Jan 2022

The racist, hatefilled, ignorant, violent Dipshits that pulled the fucking lever to send her to Congress are the fucking disgraceful problem.

The corporations and wealthy pricks that fund her campaign are the fucking problem.

Every damn business in her miserable Dumbfuckistan, Murika district, regardless of whether they supported her, or not, ought to be boycotted to ruin and bankruptcy. I am normally not for collective punishment, but there should be consequences for sending such an evil amphibian turd to a position of authority.

Unless and until her Congressional District picks an actual fucking human being, and not dogshit to represent them, it should be treated like a fucking lepper colony.

None of this will ever change. The racism, fascism, misogyny, hatred and white supremacy...NONE OF IT will change, unless and until we make racism, fascism, misogyny, hatred and white supremacy unprofitable to the corporations that fund it, and the people that enable it.

jmowreader

(50,554 posts)
36. You know the idiot ran unopposed, correct?
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 12:33 PM
Jan 2022

Her followers sent so many death threats to the Democrat in the race, he dropped out to save his family.

This is why I hope Marcus Flowers wins the primary. That guy isn’t one to tangle with.

CapnSteve

(219 posts)
31. 14th Amendment, Section 3
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 10:42 AM
Jan 2022

For every member of congress that supported, aided and comforted, or participated in the Jan 6th insurrection.

Removed and banned for life from holding any federal or state office.

Works for Gaetz, Greene all the way to Trump.

Volaris

(10,270 posts)
32. The idiots think tyranny means 'Well 'I' didnt vote for it.'
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 11:11 AM
Jan 2022

To them, tyranny means 'I'm not in charge, and that makes my fee fees hurt.'

Fucking babies.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,989 posts)
40. No. We hear those lines from the right all the time. RepubliQons love POWER
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:14 PM
Jan 2022

They don't hate the country. They hate people standing in their way to power. They think they are doG's gift to democracy and are defending the country from commie Democrats.

hadEnuf

(2,187 posts)
34. No Madge, we got our precious 2A rights to defend against tyrant-wannabe's like YOU and Trump.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 12:26 PM
Jan 2022

I wouldn't recommend that the likes of you and the rest of the Traitor Trump gang go around threatening to shoot Democrats.

You-all might get a big fat fucking surprise.

RobinA

(9,888 posts)
37. She's Delusional
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 01:45 PM
Jan 2022

if she thinks that any arm she has is going to be worth more than a peashooter if "tyrannical government" comes after her.

Vinca

(50,261 posts)
41. I find it amusing she seems to think her weapon-humping fans are the only ones
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:19 PM
Jan 2022

who know how to shoot a gun. Many of us do, too. We choose not to because we're sane, but that doesn't mean we'd ever let them take over the country. They wouldn't anyhow. These are people who carry their ARs to the grocery store because they're afraid of head lettuce.

SWBTATTReg

(22,112 posts)
42. Drum her out of Congress...she just threatened all of us. Pure and simple. And why is
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:38 PM
Jan 2022

she beating on these drums now, especially now w/ everyone being so edgy?

Words do have meaning, akin to yelling FIRE in a crowded venue.

The Grand Illuminist

(1,331 posts)
44. It's getting to the point we might not have a choice but to play their game.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:56 PM
Jan 2022

Are there any peaceful and civilized options that have not been tried? I doubt there is one. I just don't want not only another January 6th insurrection, but a much wider scale version of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist church shooting. Remember the reasons why the shooter did that.

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)
45. Does that mean...
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 02:59 PM
Jan 2022

Write them permanently into the Constitution and protect them perpetually in the courts even though they may go around killing children in schools by the scores each year?

EndlessWire

(6,513 posts)
46. It's always treated like a one-way street.
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:14 PM
Jan 2022

They always talk like no one will shoot back. They act like no one else but NRA members have weapons and know how to use them. What a shock and surprise it will be if we actually were to get down to Civil War 2. "But, but she said we should shoot them!"

It is easy for someone to advocate for someone ELSE to shoot down their neighbors, but it is deadly serious business, something I think she would not be able to carry out without crazy people who believe her. As an elected official, she should be kicked out for advocating violence against other members and the general public.

SYFROYH

(34,169 posts)
48. Abrams' support for requiring that GA gun owners turn in their ARs is a problem
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 03:50 PM
Jan 2022

She wasn't as flamboyant as Beto, but it hurt her.

Here is Jake Trapper calling her out just two days before the 2018 Gubernatorial Election. I'm not saying it cost her the election, but it sure as hell didn't help. I had gun owners emailing me about my support for Abrams after it aired. If you followed Abrams you can see she was not happy with this interview even though she walked back her position as a starting point for conversations.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/11/04/stacey-abrams-stance-on-guns-georgia-sotu-vpx.cnn

And MT Green can go to hell.
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