President Biden claims that citizens could not own cannons when the Second Amendment was passed. John Dvorak refutes this with the historical account of abolitionist Cassius Clay, who legally used a cannon to defend his home in Kentucky.
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President Biden claims that citizens could not own cannons when the Second Amendment was passed. John Dvorak refutes this with the historical account of abolitionist Cassius Clay, who legally used a cannon to defend his home in Kentucky.
Cassius Clay, Henry Clay, and Second Amendment Rights
A visit to the former mansion of Cassius Clay, brother of Henry Clay, near Lexington, Kentucky, is described. Clay, a famous abolitionist, famously defended his home from hostile locals and authorities using a cannon filled with shrapnel. This historical event is cited as a practical exercise of Second Amendment rights in the face of local harassment.
Second Amendment History, Cassius Clay Cannon Anecdote
A historical anecdote features abolitionist Cassius Clay, who used a cannon to defend his home against pro-slavery posses in Kentucky. The discussion argues that the Second Amendment was intended to cover all "arms," including artillery and early rapid-fire designs like the Gatling gun, which was used against draft protesters in New York City.
A host recounts a visit to the Cassius Clay monument in Kentucky, where he discovered a historical connection to the name Muhammad Ali. He suggests that the boxer may have chosen his name after seeing a 19th-century newspaper article about a visitor from Ethiopia with that name.
An anecdote about the original Cassius Clay, a 19th-century abolitionist and politician, describes him using a shrapnel-filled cannon to defend his home from hostile locals. The hosts discuss the historical connection between this figure and the boxer Muhammad Ali. They reflect on the use of heavy weaponry as a historical exercise of the Second Amendment.
The show concludes with a critique of the "muskets" meme used by gun control advocates to argue the Second Amendment is outdated. John Dvorak mentions his upcoming appearance on *TWiT* to discuss his theory that Google Glass is a "hoax." The final segment features a "miracle baby" story from a China earthquake, used by ABC's Diane Sawyer to end the news on an uplifting note.
Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Historical Cannons
The "Demand a Plan" campaign, funded by Michael Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns, is scrutinized for its push for stricter gun laws. This is contrasted with a historical anecdote about Cassius Clay, an 1800s abolitionist who famously used a cannon to defend his property from a sheriff's posse.
Donation Segment, Listener Credits and Code Numbers
The hosts read donations from listeners across the globe, including Denmark, Canada, and Australia. They discuss various "code" numbers sent with donations, such as 6550, which may refer to a congressional water act. A tangent explores the history of the original Cassius Clay and a potential link to Muhammad Ali's name choice.
John C. Dvorak shares a historical anecdote about Cassius Clay, an 1850s Kentucky abolitionist and relative of Henry Clay. According to the story, Clay used a cannon filled with shrapnel to defend his home against local authorities and hostile neighbors. The hosts use this story as a historical analogy for the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms for self-defense against internal dangers.
John C. Dvorak details a visit to the Cassius Clay estate near Lexington, Kentucky, where he discovered a historical connection to the boxer Muhammad Ali. He describes seeing a newspaper article about a famous African visitor named Muhammad Ali who met with the elder Clay. The segment explores the history of naming traditions in the Black community and the physical artifacts found at the museum.
