New domestic counter-terrorism branch created

[Rap]

US Homeland Security Department unveils new domestic counter-terrorism branch

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of Homeland Security has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated counter-terrorism branch within its intelligence wing, as part of a broader push to focus on domestic v…

intelnews.org

 

[Phauxtoe]

Its like Black Mold in a house, it grows and as it grows it gets more dangerous and more out of control until you can only burn down the house!

 

[Tintalieau]

stasi

 

[Depick]

All the little pieces are starting to add up into a very disturbing big picture.

 

[Robin]

And in their own words, White Supremacy is the greatest threat right now. What a bunch of shit. In the sixties there were gangs of terrorists, like SDS, Weather Underground, Black Panthers, SLA, etc, etc, actually blowing shit up, robbing banks, and it didn't take the creation of another government bureau to get them.
Robin

 

[spat]

And in their own words, White Supremacy is the greatest threat right now. What a bunch of shit. In the sixties there were gangs of terrorists, like SDS, Weather Underground, Black Panthers, SLA, etc, etc, actually blowing shit up, robbing banks, and it didn't take the creation of another government bureau to get them.
Robin

There are gangs of terrorists burning down cities, looting the place and forcing innocent bystanders to demonstrate allegiance to their cause under threat of violence *today*. They are decidedly *not* white supremacists.

 

[GOPerfect]

Any terrorist group in the US should be investigated. Groups like bLM and Antifa to name two of them.

Animal Liberation Group (think 12 Monkeys)

The Earth Liberation Front is a serious threat as well.

The (New) Black Panther group as well.



Many want to say groups like the KKK, but.... They are a joke and have done nothing much for many years.

Proud Boys? Nope.

3%ers? Nope.

Oath Keepers? Nope.

 

[spat]

Any terrorist group in the US should be investigated. Groups like bLM and Antifa to name two of them.

Animal Liberation Group (think 12 Monkeys)

The Earth Liberation Front is a serious threat as well.

The (New) Black Panther group as well.



Many want to say groups like the KKK, but.... They are a joke and have done nothing much for many years.

Proud Boys? Nope.

3%ers? Nope.

Oath Keepers? Nope.

The KKK should be called the FBI informants association. I bet more than half of them are on the payroll.

 

[jimc]

So it's taken until 2021 to have a counter terrorism team that focuses on terrorists in the US? I have trouble believing that.

 

[Blimey]

Terrorism: "the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. "

Hmm, who's been doing this lately?

 

[Robin]

Probably the FBI. Thats why we have been so successful in stopping the burning and rampaging by ANTIFA, BLM and a few others. Effing corrupt bastard's!!!!
Robin

 

[Celt]

They will be targeting social media posts, whicheans forums as well. We knew this was happening at a state level to some extent, but now there will be a dedicated branch of federal polics (DHS) wasting tax dolllars spying on conservatives that are unhappy with a socialist party running the country.

All bad news, more regular folks will get knocks on their doors for venting frustration that should be protected by the 1a, and the gov will use this to strip people of their 2a rights through bs redflag laws.

 

[prambo]

What??!!

The vaunted Eff-Bee-Eye can't handle this?? Oh, wait!!! They're the "good guys" .

Can't wait to see the inter-agency infighting.

Looking more and more like the 3rd Reich every day.

Every agency and .Gov shitweasel "working towards the Fuhrer".

They all want to be the "hammer" and we're the "nails".

Meanwhile, the ChiComs are making advances all over the world with their Belt & Road Initiative and weapons advancements.

This country is in a self-induced death spiral and the Chinese are laughing their asses off. We'll be easy pickings soon.

 

[meketrefe]

Great. Start in Pennsylvania avenue.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Gee.... The lefties told us we were paranoid that there's no cause for concern they're not coming for us.


F them and their 1984 facist statism.

 

[Rap]

US Homeland Security Department unveils new domestic counter-terrorism branch

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of Homeland Security has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated counter-terrorism branch within its intelligence wing, as part of a broader push to focus on domestic v…

intelnews.org

Pentagon Plans to Monitor Social Media of Military Personnel for Extremist Content

The military has previously balked at surveilling service members for extremist political views due to First Amendment protections.

theintercept.com

 

[Celt]

its all about using the power of the gov to squash its political opponents, and a bit of fear mongering, divide and conquer, etc...

 

[SonOfSun]

Terrorism: "the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. "

Hmm, who's been doing this lately?

That definition should be shortened accordingly: Terrorism: "the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians., in the pursuit of political aims. "

Say someone or a group of people were bombing buildings, not to make a political point, but just because they thought it was fun. Maybe they just want to have a good ol' time bombing daycares because they like to kill kids. I'd still class that as terrorism due to the effect it would have on the population, regardless of the motive.

 

[spat]

That definition should be shortened accordingly: Terrorism: "the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians., in the pursuit of political aims. "

Say someone or a group of people were bombing buildings, not to make a political point, but just because they thought it was fun. Maybe they just want to have a good ol' time bombing daycares because they like to kill kids. I'd still class that as terrorism due to the effect it would have on the population, regardless of the motive.

Serial killers, no matter how prolific are not terrorists.

The word terrorist has a specific meaning, it does not just mean "heinous criminal" as so many people try to use it today.

Just like not all totalitarians are facists and not all prolific murderers are serial killers. It cheapens the word when you try to apply it where it doesn't fit.

The defining characteristic of a terrorist is using fear (terror) for political ends. No political agenda means not a terrorist, no matter how dastardly the deeds.

 

[SonOfSun]

Serial killers, no matter how prolific are not terrorists.

The word terrorist has a specific meaning, it does not just mean "heinous criminal" as so many people try to use it today.

Just like not all totalitarians are facists and not all prolific murderers are serial killers. It cheapens the word when you try to apply it where it doesn't fit.

Fair enough, then we need a new word for: "illegal actions that cause terror, regardless of motive".

 

[spat]

Fair enough, then we need a new word for: "illegal actions that cause terror, regardless of motive".

Other than "violent criminal" ?

 

[SonOfSun]

Other than "violent criminal" ?

yes.

 

[spat]

yes.

I can see the desire for such a term. I'm open to suggestions.

Most of the criminals you are talking about would fall under either serial killer or spree killer though.

And note that those 2 terms are also not interchangeable.

 

[Saltwater60]

When should I expect a visit?

 

[Dr. Evil]

Cool. I guess I WILL be meeting all of you guys in person. Please make sure to have a name tag with your forum name on it so I know who I'll be meeting.

 

[Jmac00]

BLM and ANTIFA are safe, they will simply just keep burning and looting and the alphabet crime lords will just continue to ignore them.