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3. I read an analysis of ISIS and Al-Queda

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Tue Feb 23, 2021, 03:36 PM

Feb 2021

Said that they more closely resemble criminal gangs than radical political movements, hence normal political methods like negotiation were unlikely to provide results. The mindset of members and how they were recruited were more like violent street gangs than say a revolutionary politi9cal organization.

Bet the same is true of MAGA. They are basically a violent street gang than a political movement.

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Malcolm Nance: MAGA Radicals Live Like ISIS and Al-Qaeda - Meidas Touch [View all] ItsjustMe Feb 2021 OP

xc-lent speak easy Feb 2021 #1

Extremists and terrorists, not "patriots" Wild blueberry Feb 2021 #2

Well said! Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #6

I read an analysis of ISIS and Al-Queda DBoon Feb 2021 #3

Violent street gangs for the rural folks, and the well-heeled. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2021 #4

Malcolm is the man DeSmet Feb 2021 #5

Dat's a fact! True Blue real patriot. Welcome to DU Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #7

Cammo Cosplay Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #8

Little boys in the bodies of men... SergeStorms Feb 2021 #9