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US warns extremists may strike as virus restrictions ease
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:53 am
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:53 am
False flag on deck.
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A national terrorism alert issued Friday warns that violent extremists may take advantage of the easing of pandemic restrictions to conduct attacks.
The alert does not cite any specific threats. But it warns of potential danger from an increasingly complex and volatile mix that includes domestic terrorists inspired by various grievances, racial or ethnic hatred and influences from abroad.
Those threats were exacerbated by COVID-19, which spawned conspiracy theories and deepened anger at the government in some quarters over the shutdown of the economy. As virus conditions improve, the alert says new dangers loom.
“Violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks against a broader range of targets after previous public capacity limits reduced opportunities for lethal attacks,” the bulletin said.
Without naming any specific potential targets, it notes that, historically, extremists motivated by racial and ethnic hatred have targeted religious institutions and businesses or gatherings.
The National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security is an extension of one issued earlier this year in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That alert was due to expire Saturday.
It reflects a sense of anxiety over domestic extremists, particularly those motivated by racial and ethnic hatred, that has been building for months, even under the previous administration, with repeated warnings from DHS and the Justice Department.
Concern over the domestic extremists has to a certain degree eclipsed the focus on foreign terrorist organizations such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State, though the alert warns that both groups still try to inspire homegrown attacks.
Added to the mix are adversaries such as Russia, China and Iran, which the alert says are amplifying conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19 and calls for violence against people of Asian descent.
“Today’s terrorism-related threat landscape is more complex, more dynamic, and more diversified than it was several years ago,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in releasing the new bulletin.
Both Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland testified to a Senate committee this week that racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists pose the greatest domestic threat to the country at the moment.
The national terrorism bulletin issued in January, which expires Aug. 13, warned of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may have emboldened extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
That sentiment is still present, with the latest alert noting online calls for violence against politicians, law enforcement, and government buildings. “Many of the threats outlined in today’s bulletin persist from the long shadow cast by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat who serves as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
DHS and the FBI are providing guidance and other assistance to state and local law enforcement organizations to deal with the threat.
DHS has also established a new domestic terrorism branch within its Office of Intelligence and Analysis and has directed state and local governments to use 7.5% of annual grant money issued by the agency to deal with the threat.
LINK
A national terrorism alert issued Friday warns that violent extremists may take advantage of the easing of pandemic restrictions to conduct attacks.
The alert does not cite any specific threats. But it warns of potential danger from an increasingly complex and volatile mix that includes domestic terrorists inspired by various grievances, racial or ethnic hatred and influences from abroad.
Those threats were exacerbated by COVID-19, which spawned conspiracy theories and deepened anger at the government in some quarters over the shutdown of the economy. As virus conditions improve, the alert says new dangers loom.
“Violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks against a broader range of targets after previous public capacity limits reduced opportunities for lethal attacks,” the bulletin said.
Without naming any specific potential targets, it notes that, historically, extremists motivated by racial and ethnic hatred have targeted religious institutions and businesses or gatherings.
The National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security is an extension of one issued earlier this year in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That alert was due to expire Saturday.
It reflects a sense of anxiety over domestic extremists, particularly those motivated by racial and ethnic hatred, that has been building for months, even under the previous administration, with repeated warnings from DHS and the Justice Department.
Concern over the domestic extremists has to a certain degree eclipsed the focus on foreign terrorist organizations such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State, though the alert warns that both groups still try to inspire homegrown attacks.
Added to the mix are adversaries such as Russia, China and Iran, which the alert says are amplifying conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19 and calls for violence against people of Asian descent.
“Today’s terrorism-related threat landscape is more complex, more dynamic, and more diversified than it was several years ago,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in releasing the new bulletin.
Both Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland testified to a Senate committee this week that racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists pose the greatest domestic threat to the country at the moment.
The national terrorism bulletin issued in January, which expires Aug. 13, warned of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may have emboldened extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
That sentiment is still present, with the latest alert noting online calls for violence against politicians, law enforcement, and government buildings. “Many of the threats outlined in today’s bulletin persist from the long shadow cast by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat who serves as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
DHS and the FBI are providing guidance and other assistance to state and local law enforcement organizations to deal with the threat.
DHS has also established a new domestic terrorism branch within its Office of Intelligence and Analysis and has directed state and local governments to use 7.5% of annual grant money issued by the agency to deal with the threat.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
Yep, because everyone knows that "Extremeist" only wait until the China Virus disappears and they get government consent before they act.
Oh wait, didn't BLM and Antifa burn down the country without consequence right in the middle of the China Virus?
Oh wait, didn't BLM and Antifa burn down the country without consequence right in the middle of the China Virus?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
Yes, extremists like not wanting to wear a mask after they got vaccinated.
Monday they were dangerous extremists, today it's all good.
Strange.
Monday they were dangerous extremists, today it's all good.
Strange.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
How is that any different from what Antifa has been allowed to do this last year?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
They found a new drum, they are going to beat it until longer after it's usefulness wears off.
EVERYTHING will be an excuse for ramping up fear....bad news, good news, or no news all demand more fear.
EVERYTHING will be an excuse for ramping up fear....bad news, good news, or no news all demand more fear.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
So BLM and ANTIFA gonna rage? Got it....
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
wouldnt they prefer to strike while everyone is wearing a mask so as to hide their identity easier?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:57 am to Crimson Wraith
Because someone would wait to not where a fricking mask to attack someone
I'm old and ready to die lol I hate this place
I'm old and ready to die lol I hate this place
Posted on 5/15/21 at 6:59 am to CDawson
quote:
Oh wait, didn't BLM and Antifa burn down the country without consequence right in the middle of the China Virus?
Those aren't extremist, you fricking bigot
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:00 am to Crimson Wraith
quote:
DHS has also established a new domestic terrorism branch within its Office of Intelligence and Analysis and has directed state and local governments to use 7.5% of annual grant money issued by the agency to deal with the threat.
You must spend taxpayer money to hunt ghosts.
What a ducking joke.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:00 am to Crimson Wraith
That is a whole lot of nonsense to say, something might happen and if it does we told you. I mean they pretty much cover every conceivable threat and every open ended target. But all roads including Al-Qaida, China, Russia, and Iran will lead back to domestic terror.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:02 am to Crimson Wraith
Well, my local news interviewed a bunch of fully vaccinated people who are STILL weary of venturing out, so we may have some time yet.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:05 am to Crimson Wraith
If the FBI and CIA were not deep state operations then they would stop a lot of the attacks.would be nice to have a government that protected us
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:07 am to Crimson Wraith
"Violent extremists"
there are only 2 groups that are extremist and violent on a consistent basis
ANTIFA and BLM
they have never let the pandemic slow them down
there are only 2 groups that are extremist and violent on a consistent basis
ANTIFA and BLM
they have never let the pandemic slow them down
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:11 am to Crimson Wraith
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US warns extremists may strike as virus restrictions ease
Yep.. because “extremists” always wait for the government’s permission to lift restrictions before they consider doing anything. Yes. That’s their usual modus operandi.
They are preloading “white extremists” as an excuse for something. Presumably another of this admin’s failures.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:16 am to Crimson Wraith
Yes sir, you are absolutely correct!
They always tell you what they are fixing to do, before they do it! Now it seems more and more people have caught on to their game.......
They always tell you what they are fixing to do, before they do it! Now it seems more and more people have caught on to their game.......
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:17 am to CDawson
quote:
Oh wait, didn't BLM and Antifa burn down the country without consequence right in the middle of the China Virus?
BuT mUh JAnUarY 6tH
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:25 am to Crimson Wraith
Hegelian desperation play.
There is another thread on the possible crack in the left's hold on power. I see this as an example.
Thread referenced above.
There is another thread on the possible crack in the left's hold on power. I see this as an example.
Thread referenced above.
This post was edited on 5/15/21 at 7:27 am
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:33 am to Crimson Wraith
Once again your government showing just how stupid they think you are.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:51 am to Crimson Wraith
If anything comes from this over reaction, I hope all those pink poon hat feminist can't do what they've done in the past as they've swarmed the capital. If/when new pro-life laws are put in place, I expect these new rules be used.
I'm sure the left media will say it's different, but hopefully we'll have a Prez that won't gaf.
I'm sure the left media will say it's different, but hopefully we'll have a Prez that won't gaf.
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