Well now that they wrote this ahead of time, it won't be possible to argue self defense, right?
this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2025
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So making death threats is legal now in the US?
If you are part of the correct class
That is a weird understanding of the law. As any elementary school kid (outside the US) knows: Doesn't matter if the suspect stole a chewing gum or killed someone - they need to be stopped and arrested with the least harm possible.
Punishment is done by the courts. Not a police job.
All I see is a tiny, insecure so-called man talking tough and playing with guns to convince the world he’s not a scared child inside.
If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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... I don't think a democratic society can survive if this is the attitude of the law inforcement.
Sounds like it's time to start killing Florida cops
Is it time to post the home addresses of police yet?
The best time was a year ago, the 2nd best time is today
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Cops are so brave until you dox them and their families. they realize that it is only 4 cops at the most per 1000 people in most of the cities/towns. The only advantage they have is the "law" (chicken scratch on the piece of toilet paper), communication and organization. Cops = 0 morality. Just a bunch of criminal thugs who for some reason thing that they have an authority over any other human being.
It is good to know the rules of engagement
Real "occupying military presence" vibe off the guys who are supposed to Serve and Protect.
Beginning to wonder if cops aren't here to be my friend.
Get your optics and suppressors ready. 😂
He is saying if you do anything to us it should be extremely violent. I'm sure he doesn't realize that.
I mean, in all reality, the thing to do is post up well away from anything with a decent scope and pop off a few. Move, repeat. Cops facing east? Be in the west. They pivot, someone in the east pops a few.
People on the ground aren't going to be in a gun fight with cops if they have any sense at all. You want long range shit with good muzzle velocity and a flat-ish trajectory.
The man just declared war on his constant. So don't fucking play.
To think this is the country that wasted 24 years spreading freedom and democracy in the Middle East.
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