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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 Domestic Terrorism
  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.

The DC Pipe Bomber Confesses

The Reactionary • 77 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  1. He confessed to building and planting pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC on January 5, 2021, and described how he constructed, transported, and placed the devices; he said the attacks were aimed at the political parties, not Congress or the January 6 proceedings.
  2. He bought bomb parts over multiple years, hid materials at home, wiped his phone hundreds of times, and used online sources like a video game and YouTube to learn bombmaking; he set timers but did not test the devices and later said he felt relieved they didn’t explode, suggesting destruction rather than mass casualties was his aim.
  3. He claimed a vague anger at both parties after the 2020 election, but purchase records from 2019–2020 point to longer-term planning or radicalization, and unanswered questions remain about whether he acted alone and why the investigation took years.

Brian Cole: The DC Pipe Bomber

The Reactionary • 111 implied HN points • 05 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  1. A 30-year-old man, Brian Cole Jr., was arrested as the DC pipe-bomber suspect after investigators matched his purchases of bomb components and tools to items used in the devices and placed him near the RNC and DNC by cell-tower and vehicle records.
  2. The FBI says the arrest came from a fresh, careful review of existing evidence rather than a new tip, and some commentators have criticized earlier leadership for not identifying him sooner.
  3. Motives aren’t clear yet — investigators note possible anger over the family’s legal and financial troubles and some reported political/anarchist views — and officials are still searching his home and devices while asking whether he acted alone.

PROOF EXCLUSIVE: The Timeline of Pro-Trump January 6 Pipe Bomber’s 21 Bomb-Component Purchases Reveals An Unmistakable Pattern

Proof • 54 implied HN points • 06 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  1. A former federal criminal investigator has revealed previously unseen details about Brian Cole and his actions around January 6.
  2. A timeline of 21 purchases for bomb components reveals a clear, repeating pattern in what and when items were bought, which points toward a planned effort to build explosives.
  3. That buying pattern undermines official claims that Cole’s motive remains unclear and suggests investigators missed or downplayed key evidence.

Political Violence Happens Because We Let It

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 765 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  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.
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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 Domestic Terrorism
  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.

How Big is the Threat?

Diane Francis • 119 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  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.

'Adversarial Actors, Home and Abroad'

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 70 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  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 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.

What is and is not a militia

Logos and Liberty • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism
  1. Militias should be state-regulated and under government control, not private paramilitary bands.
  2. There is a distinction between genuine militias under state authority and hobbyist or extremist groups.
  3. Some states offer official volunteer state defense forces as an alternative to joining National Guard or law enforcement.