@ujm I don’t know of any specific anti-Semitism within the NRA, but they are extremely popular amongst the KKK and other Neo Nazi groups in the US.
@always_ask_questions You say “myopic” I say “Incredibly dangerous and stupid”. You say “emotional state” I say “appealing to nationalistic feelings”. You say “increase long term risk” I say “greatly decrease short term risk”. At what point does the clear and present danger of weapons in the wrong hands outweigh the nebulous threat of a revolution?
Using your logic, in order for the people to effectively fight against the government, we will need a lot more than some AR-15s and Desert Eagles. Maybe everyone should stockpile RPGs? .50 cal machine guns? Tanks? Nuclear weapons?
Also, why is the US the only developed country in the world where people are expected to be prepared for a violent revolution any day? What about England?