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IngridsLittleAngel

(1,962 posts)
71. A domestic terrorist attack averted
Mon Jun 13, 2022, 01:51 AM
Jun 2022

This is exactly what happened. This is exactly what this would've been. These 31 psychos were going to shoot up a Pride event and see how many LGBTQ's they could kill for the "crime" of how they were born, and for being out and about living their lives.

These crazy idiots, fueled by hate and hate media, thought they had the right to kill people for being different. These fucking losers actually think we're "coming for their children" and we "started a war." No. We're not the ones armed to the teeth. We're not the ones making threats. We're not the ones shooting people. We're trying to live our lives and not be shot.

The QOP is at fault for this. Period. This is what I've tried to say. This is why I've spoken up, loudly. We've seen it, time and time and time again. When elected officials use their power and influence to "other" people, the more extreme think they're lesser people (or not people at all) and believe they have the right to kill them. And this is what the QOP has done nonstop in 2022. "Other" the LGBTQ's, especially the T's. Everyday, it's going after this right, go after that right. No sports for you. Transitioning before 18 is "abuse." "Groomers." Kids at drag shows.

Everyday. It's a nonstop news cycle of hatred and bigotry, and happening during a time when MAGAts are armed to the teeth, with them in perpetual rage and hostility because they didn't get their way with the election, and mass shootings at a record pace. We've seen these terrorists do it before. Palin says "Don't retreat! Reload!" and one of her minions shoots Gabby Giffords. Drumpf calls on his qult to march on DC and they attack the Capitol Building.

The QOP has made us out to be the devil and now they're threatening and terrorizing us.

20 years ago, we were told we must go to war in the Middle East. "Fight terror." While we fought it over there, it grew here. The biggest threat to this nation - and to millions of innocent people - is not Islamic terrorists, or Kim Jong Un, or even Putin. It's the extreme right. People who got the idea six years ago that it was okay to spread this kind of hate and hostility. People who got the impression they can use violent force to get what they want and to kill anyone they don't like.

People who want to use that kind of force.

These people had every intention to shoot up LGBTQ's. Because they're full of hate. Because that hate has been fed by Fux and OANN and the like. Because they actually believe they have the right to.

We used to look down our noses on the kind of terror and violence that took place in Lebanon and Iran. Now we have people who want to make that a reality here.

If the "Patriot Front" had their way yesterday, a lot of people would've died. Good people. Innocent people. People who were targeted just because they're not like these bigoted fascists.

The only difference between them and ISIS is ISIS is thousands of miles away while these terrorists are in our own backyard.

These people want Sharia Law - just under another name. These people want the Fourth Reich.

They are terrorists and need to be branded and charged as such. May they be charged with every single crime possible. Throw the book at them.

We are in grave trouble if we don't fight against terrorism here. Meanwhile, we averted disaster yesterday. A disaster I very much fear coming. For weeks now, I've feared we will see a mass shooting at a Pride event. I'm even more convinced of that happening now. I hope to hell I'm wrong but everything that's happened in 2022 makes me think we're going to see a tragedy at an event this month.

This nation is in grave danger and anyone who isn't like the UltraMAGAs are in serious danger as well. What a sad nation we've become.

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I saw a video they all wore brand new outfits, patches and even new matching boots. doc03 Jun 2022 #1
Probably bought and paid for by bigger money than they make. Money part of the conspiracy. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2022 #35
Funny how they can cover their face blueinredohio Jun 2022 #2
They don't mind catching COVID.... SergeStorms Jun 2022 #29
get out of my head! LOL (n/t) MissMillie Jun 2022 #44
Un-fricken believable....except it is..... Lulu Latech Jun 2022 #3
I live in western Montana and MontanaMama Jun 2022 #22
Were they going to attack gays? milestogo Jun 2022 #4
Probably cause problems and try to make it look like those JI7 Jun 2022 #7
We had Boogaloo Bois at the protests in Minnesota. pazzyanne Jun 2022 #20
I read another article and Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2022 #41
Will we ever know since they can hide behind "free speech". MarcA Jun 2022 #53
CNN reporting they came from 11 States--also just misdemeanor charges--BS!! Bengus81 Jun 2022 #56
Wacky, tacti khaki types finally get a comeuppance. yonder Jun 2022 #5
I noticed that the cop at the presser said that there were people with long guns walking around... AntiFascist Jun 2022 #6
The LGBTQ folks in that area are very brave. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2022 #8
THIS! Big time! KPN Jun 2022 #14
Yes, they are. SergeStorms Jun 2022 #30
+1. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2022 #37
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you nakocal Jun 2022 #9
Rebels without a clue. Lasher Jun 2022 #10
I would oppose this strongly, but..... SCantiGOP Jun 2022 #11
They could become the actual Nazis that Putin fears... AntiFascist Jun 2022 #17
I have an uncle who was one of those young KPN Jun 2022 #19
+1 uncle. +1 keep nazi shit out of the military. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2022 #38
NO James48 Jun 2022 #26
Two Minds on This The Roux Comes First Jun 2022 #31
The last thing the Marines need is a bunch of Nazis jmowreader Jun 2022 #36
"Sentenced" to get paid to receive military and organizational training? David__77 Jun 2022 #51
How do you think a load of guys ended up in the Vietnam War? Bengus81 Jun 2022 #52
I can verify that. Lasher Jun 2022 #55
Striking a very patriotic pose, I must say. More like The Patriot Backside in this video progree Jun 2022 #12
They let that one guy keep his backpack? OnlinePoker Jun 2022 #16
It is a dangerous group with a crafty leader dalton99a Jun 2022 #13
This may be wrong, but if they were of arabic descent, they would be labeled a terrorist cell. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 #15
Most cilla4progress Jun 2022 #18
If it was me I'd just put a master lock on the U-haul door and leave.... Historic NY Jun 2022 #21
LOL!! C Moon Jun 2022 #24
Yes!!!! love_katz Jun 2022 #32
Yes, that would be a good idea. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2022 #42
What is "riot gear"? Don't believe I've ever seen that section at Costco . . . Journeyman Jun 2022 #23
They don't define it ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #39
Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2022 #25
Their new nickname ejbr Jun 2022 #27
Bastards vercetti2021 Jun 2022 #28
Oh my God are you one of "the gays?" Botany Jun 2022 #45
I think police are lying when they said someone called to report them. JohnnyRingo Jun 2022 #33
The FBI was apparently tracking their social media ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #40
My dad grew up 8n Cour d alene. It was such a pretty leftyladyfrommo Jun 2022 #34
Idaho Statesman article on this event.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2022 #43
Good thing they didn't have any pot on them Mysterian Jun 2022 #46
NBC: 31 linked to white nationalist group arrested near Pride event in Idaho riversedge Jun 2022 #47
In the video I heard a women in the background ask doc03 Jun 2022 #48
One word: 3825-87867 Jun 2022 #49
From the local newspaper: mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 #50
how is this only a misdemeanor... imavoter Jun 2022 #59
Meaning they are getting away with it. The Grand Illuminist Jun 2022 #62
Kootenai Sherrif's Office log 6/11/22 MarmaladeCats Jun 2022 #54
Thanks for the list and welcome to DU! yonder Jun 2022 #70
Hear the guy taking the video talking about one of them being "out of uniform"--dark clothing? Bengus81 Jun 2022 #57
Agents provocateur, bought and paid for and given brand new shiny uniforms. nt Doremus Jun 2022 #58
Names and addresses from Kootenai Co. Sheriff's Office dalton99a Jun 2022 #60
Thank you for this list. BlueIdaho Jun 2022 #64
I hope so as they crossed state lines. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2022 #66
This was not "just rioting." BlueIdaho Jun 2022 #69
Oh Look! They're all enlistment age purr-rat beauty Jun 2022 #76
If there is a silver lining to the insurrection/coup, this is it. Law enforcement is finally being Martin68 Jun 2022 #61
Many of them are ex military. The Grand Illuminist Jun 2022 #63
Who is funding them?? They obviously have plenty of cash and don't need to work?? JFC Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #65
More like misfits to me onetexan Jun 2022 #68
Funded misfits. Most people have to go to work and can't afford to jet to DC for multiple days. n/t Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #73
Sound like someone doesn't know how to social media so well... SKKY Jun 2022 #67
A domestic terrorist attack averted IngridsLittleAngel Jun 2022 #71
From Chad Loder's Twitter account: mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 #72
If you're wondering how things are going in the aftermath of the Patriot Front arrests in Idaho, ... mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 #74
For sure boys... BlueIdaho Jun 2022 #75
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