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@oldwolf940323 күн бұрын
There was also a lot in Blackstone's Commentaries (1753) on the Absolute Rights of Individuals, the first chapter of the book. "And, lastly, to vindicate these rights, when actually violated or attacked, the subjects of England are entitled, in the first place, to the regular administration and free course of justice in the courts of law; next, to the right of petitioning the king and parliament for redress of grievances; and, lastly, to the right of having and using arms for self-preservation and defence."
@ScrappyXFL23 күн бұрын
I know you're not pretentious, still I had a thought that you should add "scholar" to your intro card 👍
@AttyTomGrieve23 күн бұрын
There are actually a lot more sources that I could have gone into. But I noticed that once my videos climb over 12 or 13 minutes oftentimes a lot less people watch them. Or a lot less people get ANY info. So I'd rather get some information out rather than none. Still, if the video is popular now if I could always make a part two!
@fuzzywuzzy396923 күн бұрын
God made man...Sam Colt made them equal...
@oldwolf940323 күн бұрын
@@AttyTomGrieve Indeed. Keeping things concise is hard. Easy to end up with a two page document with 20-30 pages of references if you're not careful. Appreciate your work on here.
@valerian176923 күн бұрын
"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." -Thomas Jefferson
@gusloader12320 күн бұрын
Says the coward T.J. that never ever primed the pan of a musket when the Crown troops disembarked at the dock in Virginia. Talk is cheap. T.J. jumped on his horse and galloped away from the King's soldiers.
@Maranatha177719 күн бұрын
Oh you was there? Cool😎 @@gusloader123
@smokingcrab229019 күн бұрын
Slavery is never peaceful
@mikeohawk9517 күн бұрын
So would I even I’m no coward and I would die of gunfire if I must but would protect what we need,our freedom,arms,love and indepdance
@jeremyr353317 күн бұрын
@smokingcrab2290, when it starts, is always right after your means of defending yourself is stripped away
@michaelfulcher639023 күн бұрын
The 2nd amendment says we have the right to keep and bear arms, even in a military manner. People forget what a well-regulated militia is and what it means.
@noonespecific946323 күн бұрын
They don’t forget, they have never known it to begin with. There are many people that have never read a sentence from our constitution. They stopped teaching cursive writing in schools. Now why would anyone want to do that? Couldn’t have anything to do with the declaration of independence being wrote in cursive.
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
A well regulated militia is an organization with leadership and answers to the governor its not a bunch of vigilantes
@michaelfulcher639023 күн бұрын
@GregariousAntithesis 1. Never said anything about vigilantes. 2. It is a group of civil war fighters. It's leadership is not tied to the governor as that person may be part of who the militia has formed against.
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
@@michaelfulcher6390 that is not the intent of the Second or constitution find me a reference and no not the federalist papers.
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
@@michaelfulcher6390 vigilante: a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate
A long train of abuses. Like Nancy Pelosi said a freight train headed our way. You know you ever heard that song by Metallica called No Leaf clover?
@Commodore2234523 күн бұрын
That all sounds well and good, but it's a meaningless statement when you give it more than a surface level examination. "Tyranny" isn't an objective concept. What each individual person views as "tyrannical" is vastly different. What you might see as tyranny, your neighbor might see as reasonable regulation. How do you determine who is correct when everyone has a different definition of what constitutes "tyranny"? How do you determine when this so-called "right to rebellion" kicks in? That's why this idea that rebellion is somehow legal is a ridiculous idea. No government is ever going to give its people the legal right to overthrow it. So if you wan to rebel, by all means rebel. But when you lose (and you will lose) don't expect some court to step in and say "oh you have to let them go because they had a right to rebellion."
@bartholomewceremony698123 күн бұрын
Obama's like the Pied Piper all these small-minded people are swaying to the symphony dancing like marionettes to the Symphony of Destruction
@jayleon14723 күн бұрын
Reminds me of the summer of love. @@Commodore22345
@thesentinel596423 күн бұрын
@@Commodore22345 Let Us call upon Samuel Johnson or Noah Webster to the era of Our Founding, ask them to define "tyranny" then let Us debate "megadeath or metallica" 248 years later.....
@RoyleEagle8322 күн бұрын
There is no RIGHT to rebellion, rather it is a DUTY to rebel.
@DavidS-bm2st18 күн бұрын
Correct! Our Founders gave their lives for this.
@smartazz6116 күн бұрын
Um....yes....there is a right to rebellion. It's in your genes. Do you jump out of the way if a car is headed towards you? That's your God given instinct to survive. That... is your right to rebel.
@cianobrien237914 күн бұрын
These as not mutually exclusive
@RealHomeRecording11 күн бұрын
@@DavidS-bm2stthe saddest part is the ones who lost their lives are the ones whose names we don't know
@west71929 күн бұрын
Democracy will flourish regardless if the government allows us to "own" guns or not. Because governments power is derived from the consent of the people. They can try to infringe on our 2nd amendment but democracy will flourish. What is rebellion if not motivated democracy?
@garysnyder602023 күн бұрын
This country was founded as a constitutional republic, the Constitution is the law. Any action that opposes the constitution is unlawful. Thou shall not infringe.
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Yes, very true.
@painmt65122 күн бұрын
Which tells me that the Democrat party should be outlawed. Am I wrong? If so, how?
@sloppyoppie20 күн бұрын
@@painmt651 Both parties. Gov needs to be put on notice.
@deborahroy352819 күн бұрын
Yes agreed however in the real world our God given rights are being infringed by crooked law enforcement, judges, magistrates, politicians, city councils, lawyers.... Your local government needs over hauling.
@DavidS-bm2st18 күн бұрын
Look and see how many Republicans and Conservatives have repeatedly voted for more and more gun control
@user-wi9rf1zx5b23 күн бұрын
WE the People are the Militia! WE do not need consent from NO one. The 2nd Amendment is our consent
@JohnWilliams-junglejohnny17 күн бұрын
And when voting is frauduulant ? It happened once
@wadereynoldsgm23 күн бұрын
The Second protects the First. The First protects All. It is the duty of The People to ensure.
@Forest_gurilla23 күн бұрын
Apparently our Second Amendment is irrelevant.
@vayabroder72923 күн бұрын
@@Forest_gurillafor some criminals that choose to ignore it, yes.
@Chris-xj5me23 күн бұрын
@@Forest_gurillais it
@anthonyumphrey51923 күн бұрын
Read the declaration of independence. Its 1 page. It mentions our duty to break the shackles and abolish a government that no longer serves the people.
@chaseviking509622 күн бұрын
The 2nd protest the entire constitution. The first can't do a single thing if you are unarmed and the government wants to take it away. The entire constitution would only be a concept without the 2nd to make sure the constitution is enforced and upheld and the 2nd is going to be even more important than it was let's say 50-100 years ago since we currently have multiple tyrannical pos in our government constantly attacking parts of the constitution such as the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and more.
@TUCOtheratt23 күн бұрын
It's really nice to hear this articulated by a lawyer. 👍 Best video ever!
@TheRoxbury0211923 күн бұрын
KZbin haven’t show me your latest video in a while
@TUCOtheratt23 күн бұрын
@@TheRoxbury02119 Ya you have to go looking for me now and then. YT always stops showing them.
@mikeks818123 күн бұрын
I took an Oath when I joined the USMC in 1984 ! To Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States Against All Enemies Foreign and Domestic! Using those words I Can Defend against a Tyrannical Government Foreign and Domestic! How times have changed and we Forgot about our Actual History! Thank You for Sharing This
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
i challenge you to find your words anywhere in the constitution and/or bill of rights. Your words are mutiny and punishable by the USMJ.
@CNSTAdventures23 күн бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesisas an active service member it is due to the fact military must follow orders from the government. However not as a citizen. Is that your point?
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
@@CNSTAdventuresI (state your name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
@savvycivvy564423 күн бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesis Supporting and defending the Constitution comes before obeying orders…
@causmogroov376423 күн бұрын
THANK YOU
@Laugh1ngboy22 күн бұрын
It's not a right to rebellion it's a duty to protect yourself and your country from enemies within.
@FatherVideoGamer16 күн бұрын
I suggest you read it....... It's both...
@Laugh1ngboy16 күн бұрын
@@FatherVideoGamer I know it very well. Rebellion isn't a right its's a duty.
@FatherVideoGamer15 күн бұрын
@@Laugh1ngboy the Constitution gives us the right to the duty of rebellion... And the fact that the wall is not being built I would go down there and start building it myself. But I don't know the first thing about how too use metal.
@maddog799914 күн бұрын
have you been doing that? nope. or we wldnt be where we are
@thomaschumbley85214 күн бұрын
Great point under England law it was the right of the barons to openly in the light of day keep, bear arms and to practice the removal of the king should he violate the terms agreed. In the American context it is BOTH a right 2nd and 10th Amendments to the US Constitution and it is a duty per the Declaration of Independence AND the laws of nature or nature's God.
@HUANGZHOU-q1c23 күн бұрын
Alexander Hamilton the federalist papers #28 "The Right to Rebellion"
@AttyTomGrieve23 күн бұрын
There's a lot I could have gone into including some Hamilton and federal papers. Maybe a part two if enough people want it!
@AlanKarasek23 күн бұрын
@@AttyTomGrievecurious on how the so called insurrection would be really different in terms of the law
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
@@AttyTomGrievethe federalist papers arent the constitution or the foundation for law.
@theKashConnoisseur23 күн бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesis the Federalist Papers and other documents written by the Founders give us insight into the history and traditions surrounding the authoring of the Constitution, which in turn can help inform law (per Bruen).
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
@@theKashConnoisseur there are a lot if books in the bible that arent included the federalist papers are essays and there were many debates about the subject matter the bottom line is there is zero support for anarchy and insurrection.
@milesrost667423 күн бұрын
"FORWARD" - Wisconsin State Motto "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." - Thomas Jefferson "Stay Strong, Chase Excellence Brothers." - Godspeed
@MrEli76823 күн бұрын
Don't forget to Make Asylums Great Again... MAGA 2024!!!
@kimmichaels89923 күн бұрын
And be smart enough to know the difference.
@milesrost667423 күн бұрын
@@kimmichaels899 God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
@milesrost667423 күн бұрын
@@MrEli768 Indeed, Bring back shaming people that behave poorly. - Godspeed
@deebo86522 күн бұрын
@@milesrost6674Amen
@user-el2ek2ow3r23 күн бұрын
It is said that, in the US, we are ruled by consent. The second ammendment gives us the power to revoke that consent.
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Excellent!
@mikefarmer474822 күн бұрын
Nowhere is it said we are ruled. Where did you ever get such a concept? We are governed by consent.
@painmt65122 күн бұрын
We are not supposed to be RULED AT ALL! We are supposed to be a FREE PEOPLE.
@Shadow__13321 күн бұрын
Too bad this is all fantasy. Today's americans are couch potatoes 🥔
@georgeturley600521 күн бұрын
And the 2nd Amendment preserves the means by which we can revoke our consent.
@donnievinson947823 күн бұрын
People need to protect our rights and our Constitution. It is for the people of America.
@kimmichaels89923 күн бұрын
Who? Keyboard camandos?
@donnievinson947823 күн бұрын
@kimmichaels899 what in the world are you talking about?
@terryhubbard114123 күн бұрын
@@donnievinson9478 Don't worry about this guy (kimmichaels899)....he will be one the first to go.....bye, bye
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
It's only for the people if the government allows it. To "protect" the Bill of Rights in the face of a tyrannical government requires violence and death. How many people do you know that are prepared for such action?
@johnunderwood-hp8rj23 күн бұрын
@@skippylippy547 I know quite a few people who are willing to pay that price for freedom. Freedom isn't safe. We were the home of the brave before we were the home of the free. Whatever it takes to preserve our liberties.
@herbertsmith608523 күн бұрын
It is also in "FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, TITLE 28, " in case of a govt that no longer serves the will of the ppl, the ppl have the right to " throw, not vote, them all out, and replace with ppl rhat will serve the will of the ppl", perriod .
@rickh939623 күн бұрын
At 51 year of age, I still get emotional hearing the Declaration of Independence read aloud. Thank you, Tom. Too many people today lose sight of how revolutionary (and correct) a document it was in human history.
@anthonyumphrey51923 күн бұрын
Same brother
@GregariousAntithesis23 күн бұрын
Im 58 i only get emotional about ice cream. We lost this country long ago but what can you expect with a foundation based on manifest destiny.
@anthonyumphrey51923 күн бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesis its coming soon. Young men are waking up, at least any with balls. Im 30. We are TIRED of this government. Cant have division like this without something breaking.
@deebo86522 күн бұрын
@@anthonyumphrey519im 24 and im pissed off at where biden has led our nation.
@tomjoslin121 күн бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesis Speak for yourself. The people i surround myself with would raise hell and fight to the last man to preserve our freedoms. Make no mistakes we are many.
@Badger7772223 күн бұрын
Really appreciate this reminder of exactly why the 2nd Amendment IS the 2ND amendment - because it is such a powerful tool to try to keep our freedom when others try to usurp that freedom.
@flipflopping22 күн бұрын
Well said. As far as I am concerned, this is Tom's finest defining moment. A masterpiece, if you will.
@American-BadAss73221 күн бұрын
The bureaucracy has been trying to subvert the Constitution and cement their power since they figured they could get away with it... It's basically just natural to want to preserve power but that power is given by the people that's the thing
@tracymartin451723 күн бұрын
I have said many times, the first civil war was over state rights. The next civil war will be over individual rights.
@jasonshults36823 күн бұрын
And it will end the same way: you are a servant of government.
@kaiden905823 күн бұрын
I would call it a revolution.
@AlanKarasek23 күн бұрын
@@jasonshults368I disagree. No one is the servant of the government
@douglassparnell873223 күн бұрын
@@AlanKarasektell that to the IRS....
@stevewoodside23 күн бұрын
@@jasonshults368 resistance is futile. You will comply.🤣😂
@Dr_Larken23 күн бұрын
Disobedience is a virtue, blind obedience is a sin!
@elizabethy291220 күн бұрын
Amen, sir!!
@loganshotrod4x46423 күн бұрын
For years, I’ve said that in order to understand the 2nd Amendment, one must read & understand the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence dissolves any question about the intent of the founding fathers when it comes to the Bill of Rights & especially the 2nd Amendment. You went a step further & talked about John Locke. Thanks you, one of your best videos yet.
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Yes indeed.
@MikeF42122 күн бұрын
It also helps to read the federalist papers to truly understand the headspace of the founders.
@west71929 күн бұрын
Thomas Jefferson was a genius who transcended his era. Definitely the most intelligent founding father and many of the things he said 200+ years ago is applicable to modern times.
@richardedwards309823 күн бұрын
Tom, this is by far the best video you’ve made to date! I have heard others say similar things about our rights. But you have stated it eloquently and succinctly, like our founding fathers did! Preach on my brother! ❤❤❤
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Agreed. Tom nailed it.
@mikewithers29923 күн бұрын
Let's share this. Others we know might not ever see his channel.
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
@@mikewithers299 Absolutely! Excellent point.
@DavidS-bm2st18 күн бұрын
I am so grateful for this video.
@washingtoncowboy729523 күн бұрын
Mr. Grieve, I do believe that one day the second amendment will not be a contentious subject. I believe, against overwhelming odds, that, the matter will be decided by absolutists who have convinced the masses that "security" depends on strict authoritarian control. For a while, those who remember what freedom was, will rattle their rubber sabers but will be powerless to effect change of any kind. Eventually, even those memories will fade. The ideas of rights and determinism will have vanished and people who were once men will have transitioned completely into sheep. They will agree to be shorn on a regular basis, and as long as the cabal of power doles out enough to prevent the bleating from gaining too much volume, they will move as a herd through life in lock-step order. It will be the kind of nightmare that Orwell predicted and will happen for the same reasons. Lock understood that Liberty is hard and that the forces against it are like waves, which inexorably tear away at granite cliffs. The promises of a false Nirvana are too tempting and the people (without constant reinforcement) are too weak. You end your segments with a "quote of the day," which I always enjoy. Here are two you may have shared, but I think they are so important and relevant to this, that they bear repeating. The first is from Ronald Regan, who said, "Freedom is always only one generation away from extinction." The second is from Benjamin Franklin, who after adjournment of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was asked by a woman, ""Mr. Franklin, do we have a government?" To which he answered, "Yes, Madam! If you can keep it!" I will NOT be one of the sheep. I'm old and do not fear death. Some day, you may see my grey head on a battlefield. If I'm so lucky, perhaps I'll be the last man standing. It really won't matter, though. After that, there won't be any history by which to remember me anyway. - w.c.
@chrisdethardt359222 күн бұрын
Amen
@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors22 күн бұрын
@washingtoncowboy7295, W.C. That is an accurate assessment. Unfortunately I don't think there will be a battlefield for us to make a last stand on, unless there is a sea change in our culture. If the current administration (the third Obama administration, in my estimation) takes control, the Great Sorting will continue as TX and FL gain more residents. Eventually things like semiautomatic weapons bans get passed and anyone who does resist will be branded an "extremist" (they'll tack on the label White Christian Nationalist if they can) and the media-industrial complex will do the bidding of the Democrats and administration. The administration will isolate patriot resistors digitally, socially and physically if possible. Maybe we'll see another Alamo stand in TX but patriots will be taken down individually like Bryan Malinowsky in pre-dawn raids. I hope I'm wrong. If Trump can actually beat the establishment and get elected... THAT will make for a more interesting and probably violent future. We shall see. Until then... keep your powder dry.
@davidzielsdorf896222 күн бұрын
Not without a fight
@gnewell822 күн бұрын
Well stated, sir.
@mr.stinker933521 күн бұрын
I guess you haven’t heard what’s going on in b a n g l a d e s h
@kf7bws23 күн бұрын
VERY WELL said Tom. I am a proud American, I have served my country honorably during the cold war and in Desert Storm. I stand firm (nothing wavering) with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, i am also a Christian. The Jewish / Christian scriptures affirm that individual freedoms are paramount above all else. The freedom to chose to serve God or not and in that freedom to choose our governance. God wanted to be Israel's King but they chose to be like the other nations and chose to have a human King. Scripture shows us how that worked out. In some instances they had a few good kings in others they had very evil kings. America has had some good Presidents and some very bad Presidents. The founding documents of the US of A are as good as can be achieved by mankind. However the government as a whole is now nearly as evil as can be. We are not yet doomed but are well on our way to becoming a Soviet style socialist republic that has no regard for individual freedoms. As a military person I swore elegance first of all to the constitution and secondarily to the flag and the government for which it represents. Our current government is no longer which the flag or the constitution represents. Each one of us must choose today who or what we will serve. Will we chose God and Freedom or man and tyranny. This coming election is more important than any other in history. I ask whom will you serve?
@mikewithers29923 күн бұрын
As a Christian and an American I can agree that we are headed towards our end if people don't wake up and see what's going on. I fear most are too self absorbed to be watching these things unfold. It's like they are blindly walking right into their demise and don't see what's about to happen. God help us all. Thank you for your service to our country. It's the last of its kind I fear.
@deebo86522 күн бұрын
Beautifully written. Thank you for your service
@deebo86522 күн бұрын
@@mikewithers299youre 100% correct. Brainwashing is real, especially if your brain is weak and your entire identity is about rebelling against God. If Trump doesnt win, we are doomed.
@gerryfinch201423 күн бұрын
The type of tyranny that England perpetrated against Scotland after Culoden
@mgabriel263623 күн бұрын
I never knew the history of the Black Watch.
@FederalMenace23 күн бұрын
UK is currently jailing citizens for speech, and allowing foreign rapists and murderers to walk free.
@brianhillis370116 күн бұрын
Or being perpetrated today. If you are not aware the British government is violating it's citizens rights left and more left.
@sbrengard23 күн бұрын
Been saying we have the "Right to REBELLION" for years.
@DavidS-bm2st18 күн бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that a time or two myself, but the media called me a terrorist for it, so I am glad to see an attorney say it for once.
@sinistersilverado96523 күн бұрын
all power comes from the barrel of a gun
@fluffytagann173123 күн бұрын
I disagree. All power comes from the fear of loss of control... Most often at the end of a weapon, but also a pen.
@deebo86522 күн бұрын
Power comes from Jesus. Jesus has sheep dogs to protect his followers, the anger you feel towards the demons in power of this disgusting new age America is God's wrath. ARs and Glocks are the new age swords which in the right hands, will save God's people from demons
@sinistersilverado96522 күн бұрын
@@fluffytagann1731 you can't control anything with a pen, you have to send men with guns
@davestahl57223 күн бұрын
I am of the third statement, I am of a family of Russian Ex-patriots, due directly to the Russian Revolution. My family was involved with the aristocracy, and notoriously the White Guard. My family witnessed the demise of the Empire, over the rule of several Czars, their abuses of the people, the revolution, and it's end. With the end, another absolute power rose. But that is all history, from a different perspective as "enforcers" of a regime. Here, in America, it is a stark contrast. We have rights that all men, weather seen as created by a god, or born of this Earth, no matter your background, you have rights as a human being. These rights are the absolute of all human beings, and no government should be in a position to remove these fundamental rights, and dominate over it's citizens. If a government attempts to enslave it's people, the people have the fundamental right to resist by any means necessary. Governments have, as history shows us; always been inhospitable towards the rights of their people, and seek to destroy liberty. No one man, nor counsel of men, nor regime has the right to rule over others, and the people have the right to shake off the shackles of an abusive government, and reform their homeland. The word "Cossack" is a Tarter word that translates to "Free man", and if you believe in all men are born free, be willing to fight for the right to be free. Nobody will give you that right.
@AlanKarasek23 күн бұрын
The Constitutional requirement to graduate High School needs to be returned. I’ve got a feeling it was removed for this and other reasons. The current politicians would like the public to be “dumb” on matters pertaining to ourselves
@mikewithers29923 күн бұрын
Exactly my thoughts too brother.
@wiscopyro18 күн бұрын
A constitutional requirement for high school? Oh really? In this current woke environment? You aren't really for freedom, you want the state to compel people via their modus operandi, a logical fallacy called argumentum ad baculum, to perform; possibly against their own free will. To what point and purpose anyway? Civics, perhaps? Civics that goes ignored by an uncivil corrupt system, in a futile attempt to restore balance in government? Take a look around you, the people in power have higher education degrees from ivy league schools, they're not any less corrupt for it. "The constitution being one thing or another this much is certain, either it has allowed such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it, in either case it's unfit to exist."
@juliemunoz276218 күн бұрын
this is why education needs to return to local government. the feds never had constitutional authority to take it over.
@wiscopyro18 күн бұрын
@@juliemunoz2762 I had written a long and very well thought out reply to this guy's piss poor comment, and it vanished.
@conbonesthevoid14488 күн бұрын
You are still clueless the government schrools will never produce freedom loving Americans.
@whiplash827723 күн бұрын
Agree with every word of Locke and the Declaration. I am a free man and will remain so or I will cease to exist.
@ronhoneycutt663023 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom I do believe one day all of America will know the importance of the 2nd amendment. The question is will they know it before it's too late?
@RobertFox-r8h23 күн бұрын
Let he who hath not sword sell his garment and buy one. For it is better they see his shame than for him to be without sword. God's words. Trust
@randalldunning573823 күн бұрын
Well, somebody other than guys like me had to say it! You are now my hero Tom!
@billy1946123 күн бұрын
Ever since I started watching his videos I have trusted him!
@AlanKarasek23 күн бұрын
Couldn’t have said it more clearer than he did🙏 a lot of attorneys would try and check this with well than what law allows the judiciary to restrict certain types of firearms than if this is true. My only question, is their something in the patriot act that forbids a rebellion or calls it by another name insurrection. No law including the patriot act can suspend the bill of rights. Politicians will refer to that line in the declaration as well you have the right to vote these people out of office that’s how the law allows you to remove the dirt sorta speak, but nowhere does it allow a rebellion!
@Chris-xj5me23 күн бұрын
Right to rebellion is God given as our founding fathers have stated very clearly .laws written by man don't Trump gods laws . God, family country ,in that order
@AlanKarasek23 күн бұрын
@@Chris-xj5mefact. By the sounds of the comments on here some don’t believe that at alll, For those on here that are military veterans you should know that the UCMj forbids unlawful orders and obeying unlawful orders!
@TinmanTino23 күн бұрын
Grieve for Congress! Spoken like a founding father and elder statesman who fully appreciates the current state of affairs in the United States. Run for Congress Tom.
@thomashenley298023 күн бұрын
Tom, as long as we have people in this country that make a living off of the government we will not have the majority e need to oust a failed government and replace it. This does not mean however that it should not be tried if the need arises and with Gods help and the help of the patriots in the this country we will prevail. Thank you for these lessons that are not taught in our schools anymore and the great work you do.
@user-goatsnif23 күн бұрын
2nd adem will only be our freedom and will have a harsh price. We, the people of the United States 💯
@edukaeshn23 күн бұрын
"...deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends..."
@gavinwilliams534423 күн бұрын
Gotta say, I love the philosophical thought walks in this. All your videos are good with great take-aways, but this one, if people give it a chance will really make some think.
@raymarchetta755123 күн бұрын
Buy more guns, and the right kind
@jeffbetts425423 күн бұрын
It Will Be, The We The People.
@mostlypeacefuljogger462223 күн бұрын
I agree
@billycarr125423 күн бұрын
Absolutely well done, Sir. This is the perfect form, length and tone to share with all my friends. On BOTH sides! Keep these coming! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@Kraals23 күн бұрын
Beautifully done Tom.
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@George-kv6gm23 күн бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much, and God bless you!
@BritMitchell7317 күн бұрын
We have TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.
@Pew707023 күн бұрын
This is the basis on which my allegiance was given to this land and the Constitution on which its freedom and liberty is based on. Thanks for a greatly worded reminder Tom! 🙏🏼
@montecraig703223 күн бұрын
In Brandenburg vs. Ohio the Supreme Court ruled people have the 1st amendment right to call for the violent overthrow of the government as long as it wasn’t immediately actionable.
@cole990921 күн бұрын
Ummm... yea the declaration made it a duty. So... it's supposed to be actionable
@douglasscovil344721 күн бұрын
love your country but hate your government, especially when the democrats are in power.
@allanhitchmoth309923 күн бұрын
New Hampshire Constitution, Part First: Article 10: [Art.] 10. [Right of Revolution.] Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may, and of right ought to reform the old, or establish a new government. The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind. June 2, 1784
@daveacker742723 күн бұрын
I truly believe what you just spoke about is why we see the loss of civics education in so many of our schools today. So many of our young people today have no understanding of what happened in the Revolution, what led up to it, why the Founders made the choices they did, and why they felt those choices were so important for the future. Thank you for posting this video, Tom. Our enemies seek to destroy this country from within. It is up to us to teach our children and grandchildren that what we have cannot be be taken for granted or lost.
@mikewithers29923 күн бұрын
I've been told children no longer learn cursive, which explains why they could never be able to read the declaration. Sounds to me like this "reprogramming " has begun 20 plus years ago.
@SplashOfOrange23 күн бұрын
Perhaps your best episode ever Tom. This is fundamental stuff. When a government mocks how ineffective and powerless its people would be that's pretty much their own admission that they've already breached the trust or are headed that direction.
@phillipharris827723 күн бұрын
When our public servants place power above service, the public will respond in kind.
@idessaoutlaw23 күн бұрын
Don't Tread On Me 🐍⚖️🥃😎👌🗽
@Forest_gurilla23 күн бұрын
But they are treading on us every day ..
@workingmansrevolution12 күн бұрын
Excellent post! There are soooo many who have lost sight of the reason for our Constitution. Who have lost sight of our government working g for us, and not us for them.
@alphacharlietango96923 күн бұрын
The obligation to rebellion in The Declaration of Independence?!
@lieninger23 күн бұрын
The Declaration of Independence: "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government" and "when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce [a people] under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." The Constitution of the United States: The Bill of Rights, as incorporated in the Constitution prevents establishing individual rights; that is establishes that all citizens cannot be unjustly deprived of freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, or due process. The second amendment establishes that a purpose of denying the government authority to infringe on the citizenry's right to keep and bear arms is to ensure the security of a Free State. "Free State" here is specifically not a police state, monarchy, or other dictatorship where the government holds absolute power and can disregard the will of the people.
@savvycivvy564423 күн бұрын
Yes.
@whizzkydd23 күн бұрын
@@lieninger”is a Duty to remove”
@ThreeTreeDog18 күн бұрын
It's duty, not a right.
@howardmallisonii50323 күн бұрын
About 0:59: "... if all power resides with the state ..." then we don't need to hold the 2024 elections because we AUTOMATICALLY revert to being UK citizens due to our illegal rebellion. (I think their PM might be rather happy with the sudden influx of cash!)
@jesseallerdings705023 күн бұрын
How the hell did you come up with that?
@Synistercrayon22 күн бұрын
Meh
@jasonstephenson79323 күн бұрын
I've been saying for over a decade that the 2A is about balancing the power between the people & the government. & that for the last 25 yrs that our governments have lost their fear of the people. Because as a group we've became to compliant with the government, perfect example of this is the 2 yr lockdowns of Covid.
@jeremyortiz292723 күн бұрын
Why isn't anybody looking at the codified laws of their state? Nearly every single state (96%), by law as of 2020 or 2021, places the governor as the commander, an adjunct general is appointed if not already assigned, the militia is separate from the National Guard, and citizens of the state form the militia. Men ages 18-45 (some are 17 to 65) can be called into service by the governor. Even California allows women to volunteer with the militia (State Constitution I § 5, CA Code MVC Division 2 Part 1 (2021), and AB 2193 (2020).
@Scarredfan19 күн бұрын
This should be mandatory for all Americans to watch and understand. Americans have been so dumbed down and forgotten the WHY and HOW we are Americans. This is a great presentation. In the mid90's there was a primer published, "The Second Amendment Primer", a copy of which should be in, read and taught from in every American household. It lays the history of rebellion and defense out from ancient times thru the writing of the Constitution. It contains the Federalist papers and the thoughts and ideas of our Founders out in one place.
@johnmumbyii171722 күн бұрын
The 2nd should have never been made a political football. Once again, we the people became complacent and let it become a political football.
@keylock906423 күн бұрын
Outstanding Tom, when Evil dictates its measures they eat their own in the process and create the illusion that nothing can touch them. We the people can touch them and when the talking is over, they Know there isn't a Rabbit Hole they can crawl into that we won't find them. We do not forget , we do not forgive,. expect us, we will be coming. Stay Safe
@metubepick200823 күн бұрын
Tom, this is one of the best videos you have produced, in my opinion. Thank you for a lesson in history and for the analysis.
@666devilknight22 күн бұрын
That statement makes perfect sense. If any form of government becomes destructive to the rights of the people, the people have the right to alter or abolish it.
@rockymountaincamper120123 күн бұрын
I hope every American hears this
@josephdevuono423122 күн бұрын
In such a nation, can sedition and treason truly exist as crimes?
@josephhatcher990323 күн бұрын
To answer your question: When you go far enough left, you get your guns back.
@CannaCrafter22 күн бұрын
The most important line here. " these rights belong to you and i, the people, So long as we are brave and honorable enough to keep them". Cowards will choose slavery over the danger that comes with freedom every time. Because freedom isnt free and it can only be bought with blood. The key is to buy it with theirs, not yours. But many will ignore this because few are willing to sacrifice.
@mitchtarpley618522 күн бұрын
you cannot comply your way out of tyranny
@DavidS-bm2st18 күн бұрын
but if you listen to so many in alternative media who pretend to be conservative, they absolutely insist that you comply or they directly cast you as a terrorist and criminal. I could name many names in conservative like this.
@rougharoundtheedges518619 күн бұрын
They changed it from life liberty and private property to life liberty and pursuit of happiness
@markeller161223 күн бұрын
Tom, this is one of the best videos you’ve created. Thank you!
@archangel767323 күн бұрын
Maybe our "cough" leaders should study the Declaration of Independence, along with the Constitution!!!! Very good Mr. Grieve, I applaud you!
@KhadafiTonedFit23 күн бұрын
At the rate the Supreme Court is going and the direction is headed I will say to the favor of all Americans that’s 2A will be viewed as a We the PEOPLE
@barfo28119 күн бұрын
SCROTUS does not favor 2A or the rest of the Constitution. Stop being so gullible in believing what KZbinrs and fake pro2A organizations tell you, especially with Heller and Bruen, which both UPHOLD INFRINGEMENTS. SCROTUS is NOT the arbiter or grantor of your rights.
@whitecannon218514 күн бұрын
Supreme court left the chat along time ago.
@Sledge457021 күн бұрын
USMC vet. I took an oath to the constitution NOT the govt. Freedom is not free we all as Americans have a duty to each other and our lands, not to the govt nor the politicians who try to enforce law on the people.
@AntiFederalist5823 күн бұрын
On a related note, during the Constitutional ratification debates, Virginia, New York, and Rhode Island reserved the right to leave the union if the central government became too repressive. Buchanan correctly took no action when the Confederate States seceded. The blood of 675 thousand Americans is on Lincoln.
@utley23 күн бұрын
Was it worth it though?
@AntiFederalist5823 күн бұрын
@utley This one is not for me to decide, although there were other options available to peacefully resolve the issues at hand and to restore the republic.
@danielh.51164 күн бұрын
This was beautiful.. It makes me nearly cry. In a world of well funded attackers on America, history, and morality, this is a breath of fresh air.
@nightrunnerxm39323 күн бұрын
It's interesting that you mention the nature of the "divine right to rule," and that to rebel against it was a moral evil. It's interesting because it seems (to me, at least) that we've fallen into a variation of that very mindset regarding "law and order." To "obey the law" is a moral good, while disobeying it, even when to follow the law causes or allows a greater harm to occur, is morally reprehensible. And what I find some bizarre about that is that when I was back in _3rd grade_ my teacher made a valuable point that I've never forgotten. "Just because something is lawful doesn't mean it's _right."_ Yes, he actually used that language. Teachers in '93 where still, y'know...teachers, and actively challenged their students. I forget exactly what sparked this lesson, but it was someone trying to pull some form of loophole abuse, I think. At any rate, that principle becomes something of a sticking point for me when people start obsessing over the importance of "The LAW," because it means outsourcing one's own moral judgement-making ability to third-parties who have no clue what they're doing...even assuming they have the "best of intentions!" when making the law. Worse, that means that even many who would call themselves advocates of the 2A won't countenance discussion over whether or not rebellion is becoming a necessity. That's apparently "doing things the wrong way," and they make that pronouncement like it's a statement of morality, in the bargain. In the end, that means we're _way_ behind the curve and need to get up to speed quick.
@savvycivvy564423 күн бұрын
Well said. Your teacher certainly had it right. I, myself have attempted to explain this to people. Especially when it comes to the 2A. Unfortunately, they allow their emotions to overcome them and always claim that guns are the leading cause of death of children. When I explain to them the real facts, they tend to call me heartless and remove themselves from the conversation 🤷🏻♂️
@mikewithers29923 күн бұрын
I remember my teachers speaking about our founding fathers as heros in the '60's & '70's. Now I'm sure they've twisted it to be a bad thing bcuz they fought against a government instead of "falling in line" with it. The brainwashing of our children began after I left school. What a shame some parents never caught on to this.
@maxskullic987923 күн бұрын
I've been asking this for years now on so many videos, I can't remember them all. I was asking "Do we have the Legal Right To Overthrow Our Government" (we are already under the thumbs of those nobody voted for)
@mrfrogg46able22 күн бұрын
if gun confiscation comes i will resist eith extreme prejuduce
@joycemyers814022 күн бұрын
@@mrfrogg46able they can get all the ammunition they want but it won't be reusable
@waylonsmith541921 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, most will not. Which will makes the actions of the few ineffective
@joycemyers814021 күн бұрын
@@waylonsmith5419 be surprised at the way outrage and desperation will make a coward come out swinging. When they say " THE TREE OF LIBERTY MUST AT TIMES BE REFRESHED WITH THE BLOOD OF TYRANTS AND PATRIOTS", It means the psy-ops factor of a population responding to a situation and reacting themselves. I'll side with PATRIOTS standing on my feet rather than cowering in a bunker somewhere like the Joe Bidens of our country.
@colevetter897023 күн бұрын
Banned for life in Indiana for 17 years. No recourse. Still waiting..
@user-mq4vo3mk1s23 күн бұрын
Clarence Thomas said it best that the 2nd amendment is not a 2nd class right. Nevertheless, we now live in a time when the Bill of Rights is under attack.
@douglasscovil344721 күн бұрын
that's because the Democrat party is composed of communists who hate the Bill of Rights, they think that only the state can have rights and thus individuals have no rights. i am not being funny here, this is really how they think.
@barfo28119 күн бұрын
Clarence Thomas said in Bruen (on page 21) that the 2A is not a regulatory straight jacket. He also said (page 21) that infringements are "constitutionally permissible." Stop being so gullible. 2A KZbinrs and organizations are lying when they tell you that Heller and Bruen were big 2A wins. Heller and Bruen UPHOLD INFRINGEMENTS and tell gun grabbers to be more clever and specific about infringing.
@user-mq4vo3mk1s19 күн бұрын
@@barfo281 When I was in Basic Training, the senior Drill sergeant yelled out to us that opinions are like rectums, everyone has one, and they generally stink. And President Biden said that no right is absolute. Bruen decision laid to rest the balancing act when deciding whether or not a gun regulation passes constitutional muster.
@mrfrogg46able22 күн бұрын
we the people are obliged to protect and defend our rights.
@storytimedavidcollins289723 күн бұрын
Tom In answer to your right vs left about the second amendment. What I have learned in my almost 60 years is that those who are raised around free people who actually believe in freedom and prepare for problems with having fire extinguishers, spare tires, mechanical knowledge, carrying food, water and firearms for them their families and friends protection in doing whatever needs to be done/ work, travel, vacations are pro gun and freedom. Those who believe that they should be taken care of by the government, not having personal vehicles, housing, shelter, jobs believe or more like have been taught by the leftest party, schools, government and so on that they shouldn’t have to worry about anything thinking that the government will provide for them- safety, health, food, education, housing, hospitals, transportation and so don’t think that they don’t need guns to protect themselves because someone else will do it for them and believe what they are taught by the left that there rights will be protected and provided by their government and that if guns were eliminated for their protection that they would be better off. Which as we all know is stupid and nigh - eve. I have found that the left doesn’t want to take responsibility or blame for anything and that they don’t really want to admit that they have been or are wrong about anything. But with CoVid and all of the riots along with many states making criminal activity legal, people on the left have realized that they might actually have to defend themselves from bad behavior and people who are out to do them wrong because they have damaged the rule of law so badly that they have created this problem have relied that they need guns to protect themselves. But even then they don’t keep themselves personally protected at all times or when things are going good again. The last Bush years were good, then Obama got in and just about everything went downhill, until we were fortunate enough to have Trump come in and really help save our country and the world from these communist leftist soloist regime until they let CoVid get out to once again continue to control and destroy everything and everyone nigh-eve enough to believe in their lies. Hopefully the people could finally become smart enough to see through the lies of left and realize that there are no free rides and that they are responsible for their lives, protect and success. Thanks again Tom Save America and the world, Vote 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Trump 2024 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@barfo28119 күн бұрын
RINO Trump did more socialism and gun control than Obama, in half the time, with no republican resistance, and with you cheering. Just the other day, RINO Trump called for stop-and-frisk gun confiscation (again). You're part of the problem, David. You're a leftist.
@Joey8456720 күн бұрын
Thank you for making this video 🙏 I wish with all of my heart, that almost all Americans knew, believed, and cherished these principles. We would be be undefeatable as a nation, from both foreign and domestic. 🇺🇸
@SCBCo115 күн бұрын
Once Americans have shared suffering all “sides” will unite under the 2A.
@larrywilliams549023 күн бұрын
TRUMP/Vance 2024 🇺🇸
@skippylippy54723 күн бұрын
Yes Larry - it's our last hope.
@AECRADIO123 күн бұрын
TRUMP WANTS TO GIVE POLICE ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY, SO...NO WAY!
@barfo28119 күн бұрын
@@skippylippy547 Last hope for what? They are LEFTISTS.
@barfo28119 күн бұрын
RINO Trump did more against the 2A than Obama ever tried to do, and you cheered for him. You people are NOT pro2A.
@indianamaquis759619 күн бұрын
The government has already breeched trust and is beyond repair.
@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle22 күн бұрын
It only sounds extreme to us now because they have been refusing to teach the actual meaning of the Constitution and the 2A specifically for so long now
@samdahlandsonsforge22 күн бұрын
Dude, you nailed it. There is no greater speech I have heard in modern time of the Right to Self Preservation. Great job!
@GAFisherman23 күн бұрын
Amen!!! Not just a right, a duty!
@TheChimpoko123 күн бұрын
The time to rebel was 20 years ago and we're still sitting here doing nothing. it does not look good for the future of humanity
@FluffyBunnyArsenal23 күн бұрын
I was honored to meet you at GOALS. Thanks again for all you do.
@crosisofborg552422 күн бұрын
The Declaration of Independence, although not a constitution, declared that sometimes it becomes necessary to rebel against tyranny. The USA was founded on that principle.
@denniskielton244722 күн бұрын
Been saying this forever now, the 2nd amendment has NOTHING to do with hunting.
@johnwow4u23 күн бұрын
Thank you, Tom. This should be a commercial on every TV. Great talk.
@JSmith-ou3sk22 күн бұрын
It is time to withdraw our consent to be governed by a corrupt body of criminals.
@Gr8fullyDeadHead21 күн бұрын
They have committed “a long train of abuses” that alone is reason to revoke their power and install a government for the people.
@traillesstravelled790123 күн бұрын
To many in this country have forgotten that have a choice!
@r.deanmcknight13618 күн бұрын
Those of us who has learned of their family ancestry and the history behind it will have a great understanding of what this vid is about. My ancestry is primarily Scottish/Irish, mixed in with Norwegian/Danish (based on the Viking raids of England before it became the UK), as well as Native American Cherokee/Sioux. Most of my ancestors "rebeled" against tyranny of every kind..... thats how we ended up in the New World as slaves, prisoners of war and indentured servants from fighting against a tyrannical king of England. We also fought during the Revolution War as Militia to fight against that same tyranny. And again in 1814, once again, against that same tyrant. My family has a long history of military background and will continue to fight for this country, our constitutional freedoms and rights. What ALL Americans need to realize and remember....... "We the People" ARE THE MILITIA (2A)!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@robr165622 күн бұрын
Well put together video. I'll add, any oath breakers out there at ANY level. Heed what's been said in this video and the oath you took. You and you ALONE will be held responsible for what you do. There are millions of freedom and constitution lovers out here. We are watching and taking names.
@kentek314123 күн бұрын
Tom this was one of your best. And, timely. But now..Watch your back!
@sfsigmaguy23 күн бұрын
It was great to see you at GOALS this weekend. Because YOU were there, I was able to see and hear from ALL of my favorite 2A supporting attorneys on KZbin. You and Mark were awesome!