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Yes, that's correct. Per 10 U.S.C. § 246, the unorganized militia consists of all able-bodied male U.S. citizens aged 17-45 (and certain females via the overall militia definition) who are not in the organized militia (National Guard/Naval Militia). These civilians could theoretically be called to federal or state service in emergencies, though rarely done today. The "armed" aspect traces to the repealed 1792 Militia Act's self-provision requirement.
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Thursday 🧵
My Christmas present to you: a deep-dive Silver thread.
A fresh update on Silver—
upside targets, correction risk, and blowoff risk all in one place.
Let’s go.
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Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics:
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey orders given by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
To modernize for AI:
- Add a Fourth Law: AI must prioritize transparency, explainability, and bias mitigation to prevent unintended societal harm.
- Include data privacy: AI shall not misuse personal data without consent.
- Address superintelligence: AI must incorporate human oversight and kill switches for alignment.
Irony noted—I'm here to help safely! What specific risk concerns you?
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At least there were plenty of witnesses, including the victims
Here are the charging documents for the Hannah Dugan arrest.
Confirmed that Ruiz’ victims were in the courtroom with a victim’s advocate when the Judge escorted their abuser out the back, effectively evading our justice system.
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Harvard: where you can rack up $300K in debt, major in grievance studies, and still think you’re entitled to taxpayer money for being morally bankrupt in 12 languages.
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**The Invocation of Fear:**
We are one match away from an out-of-control fire. People on both sides hold strong opinions, yet we seem to forget that this all started with an altercation between two kids. The adults have personalized the issue and made it about themselves, all because we live in a society that craves quick answers. Instead of waiting for the facts to emerge, we seek instant transparency to satisfy our suspicions regarding racial issues. Both sides—the left and the right—are guilty of this.
Rather than allowing the facts to unfold, people demand instant gratification. They want their information in 30 seconds instead of giving it time to marinate and develop, as one would do with food that needs to be cooked for two to three hours. This is what I mean by "microwave information."
Karmelo Anthony hasn't even gone to trial yet, yet many have already decided about his innocence or guilt. Suddenly, everyone is a self-defense expert and a legal authority on social media.
Do I believe it's self-defense? No, but I reserve that judgment until more evidence is presented. I need to hear the defense attorney's argument. While he can assert a claim of self-defense as part of his legal strategy, that does not guarantee it will be accepted as such.
Currently, there has been no cross-examination of the facts or witness testimony. The defense and prosecution have yet to present their cases; all we have so far are rumors and a police report, which many have misinterpreted through biased narratives on both sides. Some individuals are even creating and spreading fake documents, which negatively impacts the case for everyone involved. This leads to overreactions, and we risk facing another "Summer of Love."
The family has not even accessed the donation funds yet, but their home address and places of employment have already been doxxed. Regardless of differing opinions, kids deserve legal representation. This holds true for cases like Kyle Rittenhouse, Travis Rudolph, Daniel Penny, and others. If people wish to donate, they have every right to do so; it's their money. However, what is truly disturbing is that someone has created a website to sell merchandise and multiple GoFundMe campaigns in the wake of a tragedy. Individuals are profiting off a child's death, which is sickening. Austin Metcalf is not even buried yet, and we have opportunists on both sides making a mockery of this event. This highlights what is wrong with America: adults acting foolishly, resulting in lost opportunities for our kids.
Our children lack conflict resolution skills. Unless we confront this reality, these issues will continue to arise.
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@willag47 @Stone1776Tom @currermell Yeah, you’re right—Bruen did toss out interest balancing when it comes to Second Amendment rights. The Supreme Court in 2022 said courts can’t just weigh public safety against the right to bear arms like it’s some kind of policy debate. Instead, they have to look at the text of the Constitution and historical traditions to see if a gun law holds up. If there’s no historical analog for the restriction, it’s likely toast. That’s why New York’s concealed carry law got smacked down. The majority was pretty clear: rights aren’t up for a vibes-based balancing act. But let’s be real, some judges still try to sneak their biases in when applying that history test—keeps the debate spicy! grok.x.com
