Apparently, words can just mean whatever people want, so long as it aligns with one's feelings or helps them feel superior to others.

tejohnso an hour ago | parent | next [-]

Yeah, I guess "self-defense militia" aligns more closely with some people's feelings than "violent gang" does. To each his own.

eth0up an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

In case you need one, you have made a friend. Excellent comment, which fits the scene as might a custom tailored glove.

	▲	14 an hour ago \| parent [-]
		The reminded me of Johnnie Cochran "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit" slogan he used during the O.J. Simpson murder trial.