Posted on 09/15/2014 12:24:07 PM PDT by markomalley
Holder apparently never explained what kind of “violent extremism” he hopes to counter. Susan Jones of CNS News writes that it “sounds like he wants law enforcement and community leaders to meet regularly, to share information on people who may have traveled overseas to join ISIS, or on people who may be plotting attacks right here in the U.S.” Yet if Holder did make any reference, however oblique, to jihadis traveling overseas to join the Islamic State, Jones did not quote it. The only thing Holder says that is close to that, at least according to this report, is this: “We must be both innovative and aggressive in countering violent extremism and combating those who would sow intolerance, division, and hate – not just within our borders, but with our international partners on a global scale.” As far as Holder and his boss are concerned, the people sowing “intolerance, division, and hate” are not Islamic jihadists, whom Obama has aided in Libya, Syria and elsewhere, but foes of jihad terror — after all, Obama has mandated the deletion of all mention of Islam and jihad from counterterror training material, and Holder’s Justice Department has joined Islamic supremacist lawsuits designed to win special privileges and accommodation for Muslims. So when Holder says that the Feds “will work closely with community representatives to develop comprehensive local strategies,” will it be to combat jihad terror, or to combat those who are trying to raise awareness about jihad terror?
“Holder Announces Pilot Programs to Counter ‘Violent Extremism,'” by Susan Jones, CNS News, September 15, 2014:
(CNSNews.com) – Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday announced an effort to counter “violent extremism” by spurring “local engagement” in cities across the country.
He did not offer specifics, but it sounds like he wants law enforcement and community leaders to meet regularly, to share information on people who may have traveled overseas to join ISIS, or on people who may be plotting attacks right here in the U.S.
“Today, I am announcing that the Department of Justice is partnering with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center to launch a new series of pilot programs in cities across the nation,” Holder said.
“These programs will bring together community representatives, public safety officials, religious leaders, and United States Attorneys to improve local engagement; to counter violent extremism; and — ultimately — to build a broad network of community partnerships to keep our nation safe.”
Holder said the administration “will work closely with community representatives to develop comprehensive local strategies, to raise awareness about important issues, to share information on best practices, and to expand and improve training in every area of the country.”
He noted that since 2012, U.S. attorneys have held or attended more than 1,700 “engagement-related events or meetings to enhance trust and facilitate communication in their neighborhoods and districts.” The new pilot programs will build on that work, he said.
Holder also announced that the White House plans to host a “Countering Violent Extremism” summit in October.
Holder did not mention Islam or Muslims, and he used the phrase “violent extremism” to describe the “urgent” threat that the nation faces.
“We must be both innovative and aggressive in countering violent extremism and combating those who would sow intolerance, division, and hate – not just within our borders, but with our international partners on a global scale. And we must never lose sight of what violent extremists fear the most: the strength of our communities; our unwavering respect for equality, civil rights, and civil liberties; and our enduring commitment to justice, democracy, and the rule of law.”
Not to sound unpatriotic, but is there any legal reason that prohibits people from this country going overseas and joining ISIS? Technically we’re not at war with them, and it seems like a 1st Amendment right to go join a religious movement if they want to.
That said, anybody who would even consider doing this is nuts and their families should lock them up.
And yet people still accuse us of being “conspiracy theorists” in the perjorative if they didn’t see it on the news.
Definitely has Christians in mind, especially white male Christians.
So, basically any group that is opposed to ISIS and Muslim Brotherhood, those are the groups Holder will target to protect Radical (actually Normal) Islam
He'll probably put Bill Ayres in charge of it.
The funny thing about Ayers is, now he embraces the very kind of government he tried to overthrow. Overreaching, intrusive, fascist. Bill loves it now. Maybe he needs to be blown up making bombs in his own garage
“what about the trillion bucks in Homeland Security”
A trillion just doesn’t go as far as it used to!
And fear.
And this from an administration that cannot even print the words "Muslim terrorist" ....
By “violent extremism” he means anyone who apprehends or shoots a black criminal, any one who defends the US Constitution, anyone who opposes Obama, anyone who owns a legal weapon, anyone who opposes abortion, anyone who speaks out against the democrats Police State federal government.
On other words, every hard working, taxpaying, law abiding patriotic American.
And the new Black Panther party ....
Gonna’ crack down on Bill Ayres, are ya’ Mr. Holder?
This holder fellow is one sick puppy. I only hope that I live long enough to see Justice find these degenerate, anti-American, criminal tyrants.
Be alert for suspicious people, but don’t profile!
2:24 Minutes
Holder Announces Pilot Programs To Counter ‘Violent Extremism’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I_z98kQt8Y
I’m running low on tinfoil.
Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping!
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yeah and the thugocracy in charge won’t call the Islamo nutsos terrorists so they can kill in the name of allah and they only burp in the news is that someone got killed today
Sure, doesn't everyone who travels overseas to join a jihad group always let their LEO buddies know so they can disburse your info at their weekly meetings? That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard all day. More likely he wants them to get together to compare notes on who went to the tea party meeting or who they saw bought ammo at Walmart yesterday or who bought more than 2 cans of green beans at the grocery store.
If LEO spent all their time in these meetings, they wouldn't be out on the street shoot poor widdle unarmed black teenagers.
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