The number of American "patriot" extremist groups has reached a record level, according to a new study, and experts are warning of a wave of anti-government violence.
A report released Tuesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center counted 1,360 "patriot" extremist groups in 2012 -- up by 7% from 2011. The study defines patriot groups as anti-government militias driven by their fear that authorities will strip them of their guns and liberties.
"They believe the Constitution is being raped. With hate groups, things are going to get worse because they feel like they're in battle," said David Gletty a former FBI informant who spent time undercover with various militia and extremist groups. "It's not surprising with their hatred of President (Barack) Obama that there are even more hate groups out there."
The study said California has the most patriot extremist groups, with 81.
The number of American "patriot" extremist groups has reached a record level, according to a new study, and experts are warning of a wave of anti-government violence.
A report released Tuesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center counted 1,360 "patriot" extremist groups in 2012 -- up by 7% from 2011. The study defines patriot groups as anti-government militias driven by their fear that authorities will strip them of their guns and liberties.
"They believe the Constitution is being raped. With hate groups, things are going to get worse because they feel like they're in battle," said David Gletty a former FBI informant who spent time undercover with various militia and extremist groups. "It's not surprising with their hatred of President (Barack) Obama that there are even more hate groups out there."
The study said California has the most patriot extremist groups, with 81.
When one of the groups or individuals does something really stupid and people die, do you think Rush or Glenn or Fox News or any of the flame-fanners will grow a spine and step up and admit responsibility?
Ombudsman wrote:Let me know what else you need help with. Ignorant does not need to be a permanent state.
ombudsman (om -buhdz-muhn, om -boodz-muhn)
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Let me know what else you need help with; ignorance does not need to be a permanent state.
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Ombudsman wrote:I'm sorry you're not familiar with the term until now, but it's not really very surprising given your limited understanding of most things.
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Vrede wrote:Dick is close to being the only thing you post about. You're wrong. I don't know the love of your lives; but the more I read what you post, the evidence becomes clear.
That's not true for us. You lie too. Every time I comment about queers, you all accuse me of being queer. Your fantasizing about me is getting you no where.
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