Second Amendment comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2013 to June 2022.
FBI Entrapment Allegations and Second Amendment Agendas
The conversation references a 2018 report regarding the FBI allegedly grooming a mentally ill individual to become a terrorist. David Whitehead argues that mass shootings are used as leverage to disarm law-abiding citizens. R.J. Rummel's book, Death by Government, is cited to explain public resistance to giving up firearms.
ALEC Lobbying, Corporate Influence and Prosecutor Accountability
The discussion turns to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a lobby group where corporations and politicians collaborate to write legislation. The guests suggest that the legal system should require prosecutors to hold malpractice insurance, similar to doctors, to hold them accountable for hiding evidence or misconduct. Carlwood adds that police officers should also be required to carry insurance to price out those with a history of violence.
9/11 Building 7, Second Amendment and Constitutional Attacks
The discussion moves to 9/11 Building 7 and the theory of controlled demolition. The speakers argue that events like Sandy Hook and Las Vegas are "problem-reaction-solution" scenarios intended to erode the Second Amendment. They posit that the ultimate goal is to disarm the population to prevent any potential overthrow of a tyrannical government.
Shotgun Demonstration, Non-Lethal Self-Defense Technology
Adam Kokesh explains that his four-month incarceration resulted from a YouTube video where he loaded a shotgun in Freedom Plaza near the White House. While he remains a staunch proponent of gun rights for self-defense, he posits that future technology like "Star Trek phasers" or improved tasers could eventually render firearms obsolete. He argues that using less-than-lethal force is more responsible when the technology allows for disabling a threat without destroying human life.
Barack Obama and Gun Running Rhetoric
The guests analyze a speech by Barack Obama in Mexico regarding the Fast and Furious gun-running scandal. They note how Obama pivots between his oath to protect the Second Amendment and his intent to pass laws restricting firearms. This linguistic shifting is presented as evidence that high-level officials are aware of the dual jurisdictions and legal statuses they navigate.
Standing and the Second Amendment Long Ball
Many activists fail in court because they continue to identify as the "creature of law" created by their birth certificate, thereby losing legal standing. The guests discuss a "long ball" legal strategy to answer Justice Thomas's call regarding the Second Amendment. They believe a citizen with proper Article 4 standing could successfully challenge federal regulatory schemes that currently infringe on personal rights.
Second Amendment Rights and YouTube Censorship
Professor Doom advises listeners to maintain their Second Amendment rights, suggesting that government warnings about ISIS are hoaxes designed to facilitate disarmament. He explains his use of two YouTube channels, Professor Doom 1 and 2, as a strategy to circumvent "draconian" community guideline strikes and censorship. The segment ends with an invitation for a follow-up discussion after the anticipated events of September and October 2015.
Staged Elements of Sandy Hook and Boston Bombing
John Rapoport addresses theories regarding Sandy Hook and the Boston Marathon bombing, stating that while he believes people actually died, the events contained significant staged elements for political purposes. He argues these tragedies are used for social engineering to pacify the population and attack the Second Amendment. The goal is to create a fearful public that willingly cedes authority to law enforcement in exchange for a false sense of safety.
