06-09-2021, 11:09 PM
(06-09-2021, 02:50 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Fwiw, that attempt was plotted by a anarchist militia, who would probably fit in pretty well with Antifa. At least much more than they would any conservative or MAGA group. They were anti-government and anti-police.
https://www.wilx.com/2020/10/09/suspect-has-history-of-anti-government-social-media-posts/
I'm not sure if you were just listing them as another example to balance out the types that engage in this behavior, or if you were linking to them to Trump, but I do remember that when this news broke a lot of people heard the word "militia", looked at their skin color (white) and where they were from (bumfuck Michigan) and automatically assumed they were something they're not. I remember watching some of the videos that came out and being shocked at just how anti-police they were. If recall, I think they were referred to as being slavemasters.
Here's some quotes I highlighted from the article, for those that don't feel like following the link...
“The Declaration of Independence was an anarchist document. It was a document that said, ‘you don’t own me’,” said Caserta in one of the videos.
“They are oppressing you for a paycheck,” he said in another video shared by director Robby Starbuck via Twitter on Thursday.
“If you are still supporting them, you are supporting the people that are enforcing slavery on everyone else,” Caserta said.
In another video, Caserta criticizes President Donald Trump; saying Trump isn’t your friend.
“It amazes me people actually believe that, when he’s shown over and over and over again that he’s a tyrant. Every single person who works for government is your enemy, dude,” Caserta said.
These people are freaking dangerous, just as Antifa is. If they had their way they would tear down the entire system.
I'll take the militia members over that MAGA group any day, although most of them are probably ride or die Trumpers. At least militia members have consistent principles and justifications. They hate the gubmint plain and simple, and nothing will make them trust anything the Federal branch does.
MAGA types are far worse. They have, uh, let's say "loose" principles when it comes to any policy other than getting rid of all the Mexicans ASAP. They're basically just Mr Garrison from South Park given life and in huge numbers. Other than that, their only beliefs are whatever comes out of DJT's mouth at any given moment. It could be something they despised their entire life, but if it Trump tells them it's legit MAGA, they'll die for it. MAGA conservatives are not a policy-oriented bunch. They are honestly just a fan club that has sadly been given a ton of political power.
Honestly. we've had oddball gun collectors and militia types basically forever in this country. It's rare that actually they do anything outside of standing around and totally not threatening anyone at all with long guns in public places during politically charged events. It only took MAGA being around 4 years to invade the actual capitol. Looks like the militia guys need to step up their game, lol.
