marque and reprisal – The War on Guns

So… Destructive Devices are Next…?

The Marque and Reprisal Clause as Textual Proof of Private Heavy-Arms Ownership at the Founding [More]

Think how wrong you have to be for even Politifact to contradict you.

Go Get ’em, Boys!

“It allows the president to contract out to privateers and go after the cartels,” Burchett said. “These would be top-tier operators, SEALs, Special Forces, Marine Raiders and commando types. Some are still working as private operators. It allows private citizens to act against the cartels. [More]

With what?

And who insures, especially for collateral damage?

“4% chance of being enacted“…

Marque My Words

Let’s Go Privateering! [More]

Just make sure to dot all the “i’s” and cross all the “t’s”.

[Via bondmen]

Scalp Hunting for Fun and Profit

If you’re looking for an effective, efficient, @DOGE-compliant way to combat Mexican drug cartels—especially those now threatening to target U.S. planes deporting illegal aliens—you will really like this thread proposing letters of marque and reprisal as a possible solution! https://t.co/m3OOez0KKZ
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 27, 2025

Or they could do this.

Been a while since we discussed privateering…

Good luck getting business licenses and insurance, and then navigating your way through the government contracting/procurement process. And lawyers– don’t forget lots of lawyers.

Hey, now that Trump has ordered only two genders, does that mean I can’t self-identify and apply for woman-owned business perks?

[Via WiscoDave]

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