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Peter cole's avatar

So excellent to read a balanced and informed political essay. I am learning much with each of your writings and it encourages me to seek more information on the themes therein. Bravo!

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Stacy Twilley's avatar

Thankyou for this post. If more Americans understood this history, origin and purpose of our State’s national guards — as you so thoughtfully explain here — I think more Americans would be alarmed by what is happening with these illegal deployments; even if you don’t live in Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles, or another “blue”state.

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John G.'s avatar

Smart and clear analysis during very troubled times.

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Chris B's avatar

Excellent and illuminating history of the second amendment and state militias

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Nat Saf's avatar

Excellent read! Never would have thought you could dismantle democracy so quickly and effectively at this day and age in a place like America. By an acerebral sociopath leading a bunch of imbecilic fundamentalists. Tragedy unfolding in front of our very eyes daily. In latest news the marines are about to fire artillery shells over CA5 state freeway as part of marine corps Camp Pendleton 250th anniversary celebration. Talk about waking up in a dystopian reality WTF!!!

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