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The Third Trump Assa$$ination Attempt & Domestic Terrorists in NC - an Attempted False Flag?

Tom Renz’s Newsletter • 1547 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Events Media Analysis Election Issues Domestic Terrorism Public Opinion
  1. There was an alleged third assassination attempt on Trump that raised many questions, particularly regarding the timing and details of the reports.
  2. Some believe that reporting on 'white males' threatening FEMA officials might be part of a larger narrative, possibly aimed at stirring unrest.
  3. It's important to stand against political opponents peacefully and lawfully, without letting oneself be provoked into violence.

Political Violence Happens Because We Let It

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 765 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political violence Domestic Terrorism Protests
  1. Political violence is on the rise due to various ideologies motivating individuals to commit violent acts. Many recent events show how political beliefs can lead to extreme actions.
  2. The history of political violence in the U.S. has repeating patterns, similar to what the country experienced in the 1960s and 70s. This pattern includes assassinations, riots, and domestic terrorism.
  3. Despite the increase in other forms of crime, political violence has become less common for a while, making its return today surprising to many younger people.

Updated! "There Is An Arsonist here in LA." - Henry Winkler.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 24 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political theory Domestic Terrorism Public Safety
  1. There might be a connection between recent fires in Lahaina, Jasper, and Los Angeles, suggesting they could be caused by arson rather than natural events.
  2. Government failure to manage the situation properly, like issues with water supply and emergency planning, raises questions about the effectiveness of local authorities during these crises.
  3. There are concerns about the involvement of radical groups in these fires, leading some to believe there is a larger agenda behind the incidents in the U.S.

'Adversarial Actors, Home and Abroad'

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 70 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism Foreign Relations Censorship Government Agencies
  1. Domestic activism like vegan advocacy can be labeled as potential domestic terrorism by security agencies.
  2. There is a tactic called the 'foreign-domestic switcheroo' where attention shifts from foreign threats to domestic targets as a means of censorship and control.
  3. History shows that American security agencies have been involved in regime change internationally and may also wield power domestically.

'Declaration of War': Right-wing calls for violence are coming from the mainstream

Weaponized • 42 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political violence Domestic Terrorism
  1. Mainstream right-wing figures are promoting violence and incendiary rhetoric, not just fringe groups.
  2. Specific calls for violence and war, even including time and location details, are being made by prominent political figures on social media.
  3. Acceptance of violence among political elites, dissemination of conspiracies, and lack of resources in addressing domestic terrorism pose a serious threat to American democracy and public safety.
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How Big is the Threat?

Diane Francis • 119 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism Intelligence Security Political violence Government Regulation
  1. There's a serious threat of domestic terrorism in America, and the size and nature of this threat are not well understood. This creates risks for public events, like the Inauguration.
  2. Many political and security experts suggest that America needs better laws to track and manage domestic terrorism, similar to what other countries have in place.
  3. The infiltration of extremist groups into law enforcement poses additional challenges. This complicates the ability to effectively monitor and respond to these threats.