[jaguar]

Christ I type out one post in a hurry and I get the spelling Gestapo on my back. meh, that’s the last time I try and reply in a free period.

I think in most caases of despotic regimes they at least come to power with the backing of the majority, even if only for a short while. Armed rebellion down the track is already too late.

As for armies not turning on their own, look at Tiananmen Square.

When we talk about this we are not just talking about the US you know. I could be flamebaity and say you already have a despotic regime but I’m not in the mood. Actual gun control legislation I think would have little effect in an established despotic regime once the seeds for rebellion had been sown.