For people who have managed to find the right to an abortion and the right to a public education and a right to health care in the U.S. Constitution and are looking for a right to a living wage and the right to a free college education, they sure do harp a lot on the Second Amendment, which means exactly what it says.

Hillary superfan and Democratic operative Peter Daou must have been bored and decided he’d throw this tired argument at the wall again so he could at least enjoy the attention of a ratio.

Hey #MAGA folks and @NRA: Why did the Founders put the word "regulated" in the Second Amendment? — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) March 9, 2019

Don’t ask NRA members about the Second Amendment if you don’t really care to know what it says.

Oh, and get prepared for “the rage” that ensues from Daou’s brilliant question. Only proceed if you think you can handle it.

Unreal to see the rage that ensues on the right from a simple question. I grew up with guns, I was a hunter, I have actual militia training, but my priority is to protect innocent schoolkids, not to furiously defend my guns. If anyone is threatening your rights, it's the GOP. — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) March 9, 2019

No one cares how you grew up, Peter. Your opinions don’t override our rights. Let it go. You’re never banning guns. https://t.co/2PM3WO98n5 — RBe (@RBPundit) March 9, 2019

But back to the original question about “regulated” …

Do magas know what it means? — Amina Want Wantza (@aminawant) March 9, 2019

Yes, because we can read. Federalist Papers.

DC vs Heller

Chicago vs McDonald

US vs Miller Well regulated = well supplied and trained. — Calhoun (@RCalh) March 9, 2019

We do. It means trained. — Mrs_Pinky Thoughts ? (@mrs_pinky85) March 9, 2019

Because that was a common term for “functioning” back then. Thanks for asking. https://t.co/ejrczOL2js — RBe (@RBPundit) March 9, 2019

Because “regulated” applies to the status/condition of a military unit and it’s troops. You know this. You’re intentionally distorting the language, and it’s beneath you. Or maybe it’s not. — Justin Redalen (@Justinredalen) March 9, 2019

He doesn’t know.

Well regulated = in good working order. — shane ?? (@eequalsfb) March 9, 2019

Regulated meant functioning. A working clock would be considered well regulated. Were you asking because you didn’t know, or because you assumed we didn’t. Founders also knew that would be hard to accomplish, but felt an armed populace was still required. — Mikey (@bishopmikey) March 9, 2019

Regulated means in good working order. — Billie-Jean (@BiIIieJG) March 9, 2019

Good question Peter. "Well regulated" had a different meaning in the 18th century. It essentially meant "in proper working order" IE A well regulated clock. In the constitutional context, a "well regulated militia" would be one that is properly armed and equipped. You're welcome. — Nick Rizzuto (@Nick_Rizzuto) March 9, 2019

This is not the argument to be had bc “well regulated” had a different usage back in the day…the right question to ask is where in the 2nd Amendment does it say that gun access regulation is unconstitutional… bc it doesn’t say that at all & courts have confirmed this. JS pic.twitter.com/vTzcAzkXIi — ?TheObjectiveEngineer ?? (@ColtsFan_Rick) March 9, 2019

It meant disciplined and competent. My turn: where did the militias come from in the American Revolutionary War? — DaveinTexas (@DaveinTexas) March 9, 2019

Well-regulated = well-maintained “…what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” -George Mason at The Virginia Convention to Ratify the Constitution, 1788 — Hannah Glenn (@hannah4freedom) March 9, 2019

Well-regulated refers to being in proper working order, meaning a “proper working order” in the 18th century. For those making the claim “the right was only for a militia” every citizen eligible for draft is apart of the Reserve Militia. Also, the right is afforded to the people — Jon Drown ?? (@jon_drown) March 9, 2019

“Well-regulated” in parlance of the time meant properly trained and equipped, or capable. It’s usage then is not synonymous with regulated as it is used today – laws and regulations. Every law-abiding citizen is considered part of the militia (little m). — TigerCPA (@tigercpa88) March 9, 2019

It meant skilled at the time. Government regulation makes zero sense in the context of a document enumerating negative rights. — Luke Corbin (@LukeCCorb) March 9, 2019

I'm pretty sure that back then "well regulated" meant something like "well run." "Regulated" didn't mean quite what it means now. That's my recollection. — Tim Hurley (@ProudOvoid) March 9, 2019

not for the reason you ignorantly seem to think. It meant practiced, calibrated, in working order. This is not hard to look up. https://t.co/xUeHgwBdEM — Joshua (@JustJoshinginCT) March 9, 2019

Regulated means "organized and disciplined in an orderly fashion" in the Constitution — UncleRay (@uncleray33) March 9, 2019

“Well regulated” meant orderly, structured and disciplined. Now watch your mentions flood with folks who insist rules and regulations play no part in this. https://t.co/521Wlpb5va — Adam Liang (@AdamRLiang) March 9, 2019

The 1700’s definition of regulated means to keep regular, free flowing, unhindered. The modern definition was changed by progressives so they wouldn’t have to go through the trouble of amending the constitution. https://t.co/0olS66jlsq — Adam Miller (@GrimmRavner) March 9, 2019

Because the phrase back then meant “functioning” and not “smothered by busy-body bureaucrats” like it does today — Allen (@AllenIV1980) March 9, 2019

Well trained, well practiced. And every time you make a stupid comment, we buy more guns and practice using them. — Larry Scheer (@Triggered556) March 9, 2019

The militia, well regulated meaning trained and armed.

However the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Why did they insist on separating the two and making sure the peoples right to arms should be infringed? — Matt Munson (@geekymutt) March 9, 2019

Use of language at the time. "Well regulated" meant "well trained". Most gun owners in the US are "well trained" {they go to the range and practice}. It does not mean "regulations" as is assumed by gun control folks today. Original intent is in play. — OhioGene (@EugeneSurratt) March 9, 2019

Because "regulated" in 1791 didn't mean "crushed into nothingness by government legislation" but "made regular" or "regularized," ie, using consistent standards. — David Bernstein (@ProfDBernstein) March 9, 2019

The writings of the founders say exactly what the intent of the 2nd amendment was. It’s to have a armed population so people like you cannot turn us into a tyrannical govt. — jmhgolf (@jmhgolf) March 9, 2019

“But the government has nukes, and they’re legit, bro. Vote Swalwell 2020.”

If the Founders meant "regulated" the way you want it to mean, they could have passed heavy restrictions on firearms ownership then instead of leaving it to their successors the better part of two centuries later. They didn't do that. Why not? — Richard DeCamp (@richdecamp) March 9, 2019

Apparently the Founders were tricky. They DIDNT want the people to have the right to keep and bear arms. So they said the exact opposite!#PracticalJokeThroughoutHistory — Vince Gottalotta (@VinceGottalotta) March 9, 2019

Well, I know because I read history in context, but there’s virtually no chance that @peterdaou knows. Hint: A couple of hundred years have passed, and that word in that context means something other than what you think. But don’t let facts confuse your beliefs… — Jed Redeker (@jaredeker) March 9, 2019

Wow, did you make it through all that rage?

This is a fun game. Where in the constitution does it say abortion? — Mr. MP (@TheExplorerMP) March 9, 2019

It’s amazing how many people replying to Daou think America has a well-regulated militia called the National Guard and the Second Amendment applies only there.

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