Thread: Poll: 44% of Republicans say armed revolution might be necessary

Poll: 44% of Republicans say armed revolution might be necessary

By JohnThomas Didymus
May 2, 2013
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According to a poll by Dan Cassino and Krista Jenkins of Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind released May 1, nearly half of Republicans (44%) believe an armed revolution might be necessary in the next few years to protect civil liberties.

The survey of voters conducted by telephone between April 22 and 28 involved a randomly selected sample of 863 registered voters nationwide. The survey (PDF) found that 29 percent of voters agreed with the statement: "In the next few years, an armed revolution might be necessary in order to protect our liberties." This included 18 percent of Democrats, 27 percent of Independents and 44 percent of Republicans.

Five percent of the total number of respondents said they were not sure.

Analysts say the differences in views on the question of armed revolution reflects the partisan divide between Americans on the issue of gun control.

According to the poll, 50 percent of American voters agreed that gun control legislation is necessary to protect the public from gun violence, while 39 percent disagreed. .

The voters who agreed that gun legislation is necessary included 73 percent of Democrats and only 24 percent of Republicans. The voters who disagreed included 65 percent Republicans.

The poll also found that only 38 percent of American voters who believe armed revolution might be necessary also support new gun control legislation, compared to 62 percent of those who do not think an armed revolt might be necessary to settle political differences.

PublicMind

Poll results: Fairleigh Dickinson University

In a report entitled "Beliefs about Sandy Hook Cover up, coming revolution underlie divide on gun control," Dan Cassino, professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson, said: "The differences in views of gun legislation are really a function of differences in what people believe guns are for. If you truly believe an armed revolution is possible in the near future, you need weapons and you’re going to be wary about government efforts to take them away."

The poll results also reflect a connection between opposition to gun control and acceptance of conspiracy theories about Sandy Hook.

he poll found that nearly a third of Republicans (32 percent) said they agreed with the statement: "Some people are hiding the truth about the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in order to advance a political agenda," compared with 20 percent of Democrats

Overall, 25 percent (a quarter) of American voters agreed with the statement while 11 percent were not sure

PublicMind

Poll results: Fairleigh Dickinson University

The poll also found that a third (31 percent) of voters with no more than a high school degree agreed with the statement, compared with 16 percent of college graduates.

The survey found that gun control opponents were more likely to agree with the Sandy Hook conspiracy theory.

Only 37 percent of Americans who agreed with the Sandy Hook conspiracy statement supported new gun control measures, compared with 59 percent of Americans who don't believe there is a Sandy Hook conspiracy.

Dan Casino said: "If there was a bipartisan moment after Sandy Hook to pass gun control legislation, it’s past. Partisan views have strongly re-asserted themselves, and there’s no sign that they’ll get any weaker."
The poll margin of error was 3.4 percent.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/349305

NEARLY A THIRD OF VOTERS SUPPORT “ARMED REVOLUTION” AS POSSIBLE NEED TO PROTECT LIBERTY By Eric Odom
Posted by Bill Bissell, Admin II on May 3, 2013 at 11:32am in Second (2nd) Amendment

From Our Own Liberty News Team




Obama constantly tries to project the idea his gun policies are backed by a majority of Americans. Reality, however, tells a much different story. In fact, just 41% of Americans support Obama’s calls for more gun control. This statistic may just be the beginning, though… because now we’re learning 29% feel “armed revolution” may be necessary to protect liberty.

According to a survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University, nearly a third of registered voters — 29 percent — believe an “armed revolution” might be necessary in the next few years in order to protect liberties.

A further look at the numbers reveal more interesting findings.

Another 47 percent said no, while the rest were either unsure or declined to answer.

Only 47% said no? That’s 53% of Americans who either believe armed revolution may be necessary, or who will not say it isn’t.

And about those ammo shortages and empty gun cases…

And the survey could help explain why applications for gun permits have hit record highs and retailers report ammo has been flying off the shelves. Not only are gun owners worried about new gun laws, but the poll suggests some voters think a revolution could be on the horizon.

Very interesting.

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New survey: Nearly half of Republicans believe an armed revolution may be needed

gun rights
May 1, 2013
By: Robert Sobel

Anthony Santor helps a customer select a rifle at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on January 19, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Credits: Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

A new survey finds that nearly half of Republican voters believe that an "armed revolution" may be necessary against the U.S. government in the near future.

Such a large part of the Republican platform is the vocal support of gun rights and the Second Amendment. Equally vocal is the conservative hatred and paranoia for government and their fear of a government takeover. According to a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind, 44 percent of Republicans polled said they believe an "armed revolution" might be needed against the federal government in order for them to defend their freedom and liberties. The number is more than double the 18 percent of Democrats who also agreed in an "armed revolution."

When asked about gun control, the supporters of both parties are polar opposites. Almost two-thirds, 73 percent of Democrats say that Congress should pass new and stricter gun legislation, but 65 percent of Republicans oppose any new laws involving guns. Dan Cassino, a professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson, notes that the emotional reaction to gun control following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School has faded.

“If there was a bipartisan moment after Sandy Hook to pass gun control legislation, it’s past. Partisan views have strongly re-asserted themselves, and there’s no sign that they’ll get any weaker.”

The survey also notes that a third of Republicans, 32 percent, believe the truth about the shootings at Sandy Hook are being covered up and are a possible conspiracy.

"Turning to attitudes toward the Sandy Hook shooting in December 2012, which prompted the recent debate over the need for new gun control laws, the survey finds that overall, a quarter (25%) of Americans think that facts about the shootings at Sandy Hook elementary last year are being hidden and an additional eleven percent are unsure. Republicans are more likely to think that the truth about Sandy Hook is being suppressed, with 32 percent agreeing."

The poll reinforces the belief that many gun rights advocates are often paranoid and have an irrational fear of government.

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http://www.examiner.com/article/new-...-may-be-needed

Poll: Armed Revolution Could Be Necessary, 29 Percent Of Voters Believe

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3203315.html