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Nevilledog

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Tue Jan 5, 2021, 08:40 PM Jan 2021

Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest



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Radical conservatives and far-right activists are flooding online platforms with threats and expectations of violence for tomorrow's rally against congressional certification of the election. Extremism experts are worried.

Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest
In anticipation of possible violence, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked residents to stay away from the downtown area where protesters will be marching.
nbcnews.com
5:09 PM · Jan 5, 2021


https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/violent-threats-ripple-through-far-right-internet-forums-ahead-protest-n1252923


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Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest (Original Post) Nevilledog Jan 2021 OP
Wonder if there is mention of the aircraft hijack threat. Arne Jan 2021 #1
Do you have a link? nt NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #2
It is a nightly news report. Arne Jan 2021 #3

Arne

(3,609 posts)
1. Wonder if there is mention of the aircraft hijack threat.
Tue Jan 5, 2021, 08:48 PM
Jan 2021

Flight controllers are concerned someone pirated their air communication frequency just reported.

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