Does Anyone Still Not Understand There is No Such Thing as an Unarmed "Insurrection" Like They Tell You J6 Was?

[munkle]

- No insurrection in history has ever been unarmed, even slave rebellions fought with pitchforks and machetes. That is because insurrectionists expect to have to hold their gains against usually armed regime forces. Usually superior. You take a parliament chamber, you are not going to have it long once soldiers arrive with Bradleys and machine-guns.

- In insurrections, armed rebel forces, whether they are civilian or rebel military units, usually fight pitched street battles to keep those troops from ever arriving. This could devolve into civil war that last for years.

- Insurrectionists usually take TV and radio stations so they can announce that someone else is in charge.

Already can anyone not see how historically ignorant and lame-brained it is to call J6 an "insurrection" and a tiny handful of rioters "insurrectionists? Is everyone ready to agree that Democrats are the dumbest, most uneducated people on Earth. There is no such thing as an unarmed insurrection.


The Iranian insurrection 1953, tanks outside government buildings

 

[MarathonMike]

I guarantee you at least half of the remaining Trump Hater Cult sticks with the "insurrection" fantasy and will take it to their grave. LOL as if a few dozen unarmed dudes were "trying to overthrow our government".

 

[Mac1958]

Holy crap, the zillionth attempt to downplay the Insurrection.

Too funny.

 

[munkle]

Too funny.

How do you have an unarmed insurrection? Did you finish 8th grade?

 

[Mac1958]

How do you have an unarmed insurrection? Did you finish 8th grade?

The dictionary definition of "Insurrection" does not include lethal weapons, Einstein.

So you'll have to do the normal MAGA thing and run with your own definition to fit your cult's worldview.

If you don't like that, tough shit.

 

[OKTexas]

- No insurrection in history has ever been unarmed, even slave rebellions fought with pitchforks and machetes. That is because insurrectionists expect to have to hold their gains against usually armed regime forces. Usually superior. You take a parliament chamber, you are not going to have it long once soldiers arrive with Bradleys and machine-guns.

- In insurrections, armed rebel forces, whether they are civilian or rebel military units, usually fight pitched street battles to keep those troops from ever arriving. This could devolve into civil war that last for years.

- Insurrectionists usually take TV and radio stations so they can announce that someone else is in charge.

Already can anyone not see how historically ignorant and lame-brained it is to call J6 an "insurrection" and a tiny handful of rioters "insurrectionists? Is everyone ready to agree that Democrats are the dumbest, most uneducated people on Earth. There is no such thing as an unarmed insurrection.


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The only ones calling J6 an insurrection are propagandist, such as yourself. No law enforcement agency has called it one.

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[Kilroy2]

The dictionary definition of "Insurrection" does not include lethal weapons, Einstein.

So you'll have to do the normal MAGA thing and run with your own definition to fit your cult's worldview.

If you don't like that, tough shit.

Its the definition of insurrection that defines it not the level of violence.


was the Boston tea party an insurrection?
yes because it was an instance of revolt.

 

[MarathonMike]

Holy crap, the zillionth attempt to downplay the Insurrection.

Too funny.

Right on cue, Trump Hater Cult member Mac desperately tries to keep the J6 fantasy alive.

 

[MisterBeale]

What is the Insurrection Act and why has it been invoked before?

President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops on American cities in response to nationwide protests after the killing of George Floyd.

abcnews.go.com

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

- No insurrection in history has ever been unarmed, even slave rebellions fought with pitchforks and machetes. That is because insurrectionists expect to have to hold their gains against usually armed regime forces. Usually superior. You take a parliament chamber, you are not going to have it long once soldiers arrive with Bradleys and machine-guns.

- In insurrections, armed rebel forces, whether they are civilian or rebel military units, usually fight pitched street battles to keep those troops from ever arriving. This could devolve into civil war that last for years.

- Insurrectionists usually take TV and radio stations so they can announce that someone else is in charge.

Already can anyone not see how historically ignorant and lame-brained it is to call J6 an "insurrection" and a tiny handful of rioters "insurrectionists? Is everyone ready to agree that Democrats are the dumbest, most uneducated people on Earth. There is no such thing as an unarmed insurrection.


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Dictionary Definition​

According to Merriam-Webster:​

Insurrection (noun):
An act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government.

Synonyms: uprising, rebellion, revolt, mutiny, sedition.

So, at its core, it’s about a violent or active resistance against authority, especially the state or its institutions.

Legal Definition​

Under 18 U.S. Code § 2383 – Rebellion or insurrection:​

"Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States."

Key legal elements:

• It involves organized or purposeful action against the U.S. government’s authority or law.
• Includes those who incite, assist, or give aid to such efforts—not just those who physically act.
• Punishment includes fines, imprisonment, and disqualification from public office.

This statute is part of the broader framework of federal sedition and rebellion laws, which include:

• Sedition (18 U.S.C. § 2384)
• Advocating the overthrow of the government (18 U.S.C. § 2385)

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Summary:​

• In general usage, insurrection means a revolt or violent resistance against authority.
• Legally, it’s a defined federal crime involving action or support of a rebellion against the U.S. government.

***There is no legal requirement that insurrectionists be armed for an act to qualify as an insurrection under U.S. law.

Looking at the Law Again (18 U.S.C. § 2383):​

“Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof...”

• The statute does not mention weapons, arms, or armed conflict as a required element.
• What matters is the intent and action to oppose or overthrow lawful authority.
• Courts look at things like:
  
  • Organization and planning
  • Use of force or violence (armed or not)
  • Targeting of government institutions
  • Interference with the execution of law

Historical Context Confirms This:​

In U.S. history, not all insurrections were armed in the traditional military sense:

Examples of actions that could qualify:​

• Storming a federal building to prevent the certification of an election (even if only a subset were armed).
• Overpowering law enforcement to disrupt government proceedings.
• Coordinated occupation of government facilities.

Even symbolic or physical threats to the peaceful transfer of power or governance—without firearms—can meet the threshold if they are forceful, organized, and anti-government in intent.

Legal Nuance:​

The presence of weapons may escalate the severity of the charges (e.g., adding weapons charges or terrorism enhancements), but they are not required to classify the event as an insurrection under 18 U.S.C. § 2383.

 

[Mac1958]

Dictionary Definition​

According to Merriam-Webster:​

They don't like dictionaries. Dictionaries are commie. College students use them.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

They don't like dictionaries. Dictionaries are commie. College students use them.

Then I suspect they really won't like Black's Law Dictionary

 

[konradv]

- No insurrection in history has ever been unarmed, even slave rebellions fought with pitchforks and machetes. That is because insurrectionists expect to have to hold their gains against usually armed regime forces. Usually superior. You take a parliament chamber, you are not going to have it long once soldiers arrive with Bradleys and machine-guns.

- In insurrections, armed rebel forces, whether they are civilian or rebel military units, usually fight pitched street battles to keep those troops from ever arriving. This could devolve into civil war that last for years.

- Insurrectionists usually take TV and radio stations so they can announce that someone else is in charge.

Already can anyone not see how historically ignorant and lame-brained it is to call J6 an "insurrection" and a tiny handful of rioters "insurrectionists? Is everyone ready to agree that Democrats are the dumbest, most uneducated people on Earth. There is no such thing as an unarmed insurrection.


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MAGA lies.

 

[Lesh]

The dictionary definition of "Insurrection" does not include lethal weapons, Einstein.

So you'll have to do the normal MAGA thing and run with your own definition to fit your cult's worldview.

If you don't like that, tough shit.

And those MAGA freaks had all manner of weapons

 

[wamose]

What is the Insurrection Act and why has it been invoked before?

President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops on American cities in response to nationwide protests after the killing of George Floyd.

abcnews.go.com

By that definition, all civil protest can be considered an insurrection.

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

- No insurrection in history has ever been unarmed, even slave rebellions fought with pitchforks and machetes. That is because insurrectionists expect to have to hold their gains against usually armed regime forces. Usually superior. You take a parliament chamber, you are not going to have it long once soldiers arrive with Bradleys and machine-guns.

- In insurrections, armed rebel forces, whether they are civilian or rebel military units, usually fight pitched street battles to keep those troops from ever arriving. This could devolve into civil war that last for years.

- Insurrectionists usually take TV and radio stations so they can announce that someone else is in charge.

Already can anyone not see how historically ignorant and lame-brained it is to call J6 an "insurrection" and a tiny handful of rioters "insurrectionists? Is everyone ready to agree that Democrats are the dumbest, most uneducated people on Earth. There is no such thing as an unarmed insurrection.


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They were armed, MAGA traitor.

That's why 140 cops were seriously injured.

I thought you MAGA traitors loved the cops? Except when they try to stop your Nazi election-stealing bullshit, of course.

 

[scruffy]

By that definition, all civil protest can be considered an insurrection.

Leftards are so full of baloney...

"Revolting" means you try to take down the government.

A "revolt" doesn't mean a silly old protest, like a Vietnam war protest or a George Floyd protest or a J6 protest. That isn't a "revolt", it's just a silly old protest.

A "revolt" is something quite different, I assure you. You'll know the real thing when you see it.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Lefties try to justify lies FOR THE GREATER GOOD.

Evil in the name of good.

Do that math.

 

[Lesh]

Leftards are so full of baloney...

"Revolting" means you try to take down the government.

A "revolt" doesn't mean a silly old protest, like a Vietnam war protest or a George Floyd protest or a J6 protest. That isn't a "revolt", it's just a silly old protest.

A "revolt" is something quite different, I assure you. You'll know the real thing when you see it.

There was nothing “silly” about J6

 

[scruffy]

"Revolt, rebellion, or resistance".

So according to the dumbass leftard definition, any "resistance" to FedGov is an insurrection. So when a state says "nuh-uh" to a federal law, that constitutes an insurrection. Like when a state passes a medical marijuana law, that's an insurrection.

You see how silly these leftard birdbrains are?

Let's try the next one - "rebellion". What's a rebellion? Every time someone rebels against a federal law or policy, that's a rebellion? All those anti-war protesters who rebel against war, that's a rebellion?

Come on leftards, you can't possibly be that stupid. Yet... you are.