BIG 2A CONTROVERSY: WAS RITTENHOUSE RIGHT?

Summary

In this video, Mark Smith discusses Kyle Rittenhouse's recent comments about supporting Ron Paul instead of Donald Trump for the presidency, citing principles on the Second Amendment. Smith argues that voting for a third-party candidate or writing in a name is strategically unwise, as it could inadvertently help anti-gun candidates like Kamala Harris. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatic voting to protect Second Amendment rights, despite any imperfections in the candidate. Smith also highlights the potential consequences of a Harris presidency on gun rights, urging viewers to consider the broader implications of their vote.

Takeaways

• 📜 Kyle Rittenhouse initially planned to write in Ron Paul for president, criticizing Trump's stance on the Second Amendment.
• 🔄 Kyle Rittenhouse later changed his position, deciding to support Trump, believing he is better for the Second Amendment.
• 🤔 The speaker argues that supporting a write-in candidate is strategically unwise if one supports the Second Amendment.
• 🏛️ Kamala Harris, if elected, would appoint judges opposed to the Second Amendment, impacting gun rights negatively.
• 🚫 Harris might use executive orders to classify semi-automatic rifles as machine guns, leading to potential bans.
• ⚖️ The speaker emphasizes the importance of appointing pro-Second Amendment judges to the Supreme Court.
• 📉 The speaker argues that compromising on small issues (like bump stocks) can be strategically beneficial in the long run.
• 🗳️ Voting for candidates with no chance of winning is seen as throwing away votes, according to the speaker.
• 👤 The speaker views Trump as largely supportive of the Second Amendment despite some unpopular decisions.
• 📣 The speaker stresses the need for strategic thinking in voting to ensure the preservation of Second Amendment rights.

Q & A

Who is Kyle Rittenhouse supporting for president initially?

Kyle Rittenhouse initially stated that he would write in Ron Paul for president instead of supporting Donald Trump.

Why did Kyle Rittenhouse initially decide to write in Ron Paul?

Kyle Rittenhouse believed he needed to be principled on the Second Amendment and felt that Donald Trump was not sufficiently principled in this area.

What change did Kyle Rittenhouse make regarding his presidential support?

Kyle Rittenhouse later changed his position, deciding not to write in Ron Paul and expressing that he feels comfortable supporting President Trump on the grounds that Trump would be good on the Second Amendment if re-elected.

What is Mark Smith's main argument against writing in a candidate like Ron Paul?

Mark Smith argues that writing in a candidate like Ron Paul is strategically flawed if one supports the Second Amendment, as it could result in a vote that does not impact the real-world election, potentially benefiting anti-Second Amendment candidates.

What are the potential consequences of a Kamala Harris presidency, according to Mark Smith?

According to Mark Smith, a Kamala Harris presidency would result in the appointment of federal judges who oppose the Second Amendment, and she might use executive orders to classify semi-automatic rifles as machine guns, leading to their registration or ban.

How does Mark Smith view Trump's record on the Second Amendment?

Mark Smith views Donald Trump as highly supportive of the Second Amendment, citing Trump's appointment of Supreme Court justices who have ruled favorably on Second Amendment cases.

What historical example does Mark Smith use to illustrate the potential danger of anti-Second Amendment judicial appointments?

Mark Smith references Nazi Germany, where judges approved Hitler's actions under German law, to illustrate how anti-Second Amendment judges could support unconstitutional executive orders.

What strategic trade does Mark Smith propose regarding bump stocks?

Mark Smith proposes that, hypothetically, if the Second Amendment community had to give up bump stocks in exchange for replacing an anti-Second Amendment Supreme Court Justice with a pro-Second Amendment justice, it would be a worthwhile trade.

Why did the Trump administration ban bump stocks, according to Mark Smith?

Mark Smith explains that the Trump administration banned bump stocks via executive order to prevent Congress from redefining 'machine gun' in a way that could include semi-automatic rifles, which would have broader negative implications for Second Amendment rights.

What is the core message Mark Smith conveys to the Second Amendment community?

Mark Smith's core message is to prioritize strategic voting and support candidates who have a realistic chance of winning and protecting the Second Amendment, rather than writing in candidates with no chance of success.