Probably because it is a call for violent resistance which feeds into the “glorious revolution” idea.
This quote wasn’t used by other groups until now since advocating for violent revolution only makes sense when no other option is available which hasn’t been true until now
I don’t get it.
Nice try, NSA. I’m not putting myself on a list.
I’m okay with it, I’m probably already on plenty of lists; i hear there’s prizes for being on more of them than anyone else
No, seriously though.
From Thomas Jefferson
It’s not a long letter, and I’d recommend reading the whole thing, but the quote the other comment is referring to is in bold type near the end.
Something something John Brown did nothing wrong
I absolutely agree. But I don’t understand the tree part.
We are being intentionally oblique.
Look up “watering the tree of liberty”
Thank you.
good, you shouldn’t. It’s a tankie dogwhistle
Ahhh yes Tomas Jefferson, a famous tankie.
it doesn’t matter who came up with it if only tankies use the quote
Probably because it is a call for violent resistance which feeds into the “glorious revolution” idea.
This quote wasn’t used by other groups until now since advocating for violent revolution only makes sense when no other option is available which hasn’t been true until now
First time I’ve ever heard Thomas Jefferson referred to as a “tankie”. Yes, famous tankie Thomas Jefferson.