re: This is a very potent argument against the "2nd amendment means militia" talking point

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Are you really comparing The U.S. to Iraq?

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I recognize our population is far more capable than the Iraqi population.

That said, it does show that without airpower even a decently capable ground force is just a bunch of targets to a modern military force.

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Lol. So even in your response to me where you acknowledged that Afghanistan had to be rooted out—and we never really did that successfully—that a decently capable ground force is actually incapable.

You’ll need to address the size of the US populace, the size of the US military and the ability for current US citizens in the military willing and able to fire on their own countrymen. As an analogy, it’s estimated only 1/3 of colonists fought against their own. Take away 1/3 of the military and you’ve created a pretty vast gap. Lastly, it’s not about the nation at that point. It’s about defending your home.