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Law enforcement veterans say the Capitol siege was just the tip of the iceberg of the 'cult-like' threat far-right extremists pose to the US
Business Insider via MSN ^ | 1/28/21 | Sonam Sheth

Posted on 01/30/2021 1:49:45 AM PST by Libloather

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Frank Montoya, Jr., a recently retired FBI special agent, told Insider that the Capitiol siege indicates far-right extremism is a "fundamental" threat to national security, even more so than foreign terror groups. Indeed, many of these extremists are white, male US citizens, some with backgrounds in the military, and are less likely to be profiled as a terror threat than those of Middle Eastern descent in the post-9/11 era.

"The threat we're facing right now is not only real but deeply embedded - and cult-like - in our society," Montoya said. "Look at how many military and law enforcement types were involved in the Capitol assault and how many people in Congress supported the effort to overturn a free and fair election on January 6."

If the attack had come from ISIS or Al-Qaeda, "there would be blue-ribbon commissions, legislation, billions of dollars and thousands of employees from across the government thrown at the problem," he added. "The First Amendment and civil liberties are paramount, but far-right extremism isn't about that. It's about insurrection."

The Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory this week warning of a "heightened threat environment across the United States which DHS believes will persist in the weeks following the successful Presidential Inauguration."

"Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence," the advisory said, adding that the DHS expects these threats to persist through early 2021.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: 20210106; capitol; capitolriot; cult; extremists; fbi; frankmontoya; frankmontoyajr; law; montoya; racist; seige
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To: Safrguns
said, "Did our military really just lay down it’s arms at the feet of the CCP and vow loyalty to Zod???"
That is the million dollar question.
21 posted on 01/30/2021 3:19:30 AM PST by Steve Van Doorn (*in my best Eric Cartman voice* 'I love you, guys')
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To: Safrguns

“Did Trump really just walk away from this? Did our military really just lay down it’s arms at the feet of the CCP and vow loyalty to Zod???”

Yes, and Yes.


22 posted on 01/30/2021 3:26:50 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (They HAD to kill somebody for their plan to work. RIP Ashli.)
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

Thanks. It was quite obvious reading the first paragraph the person writing knew what the H E double sticks he or she was talking about. The rest of the read only confirmed it.

The FBI in my opinion went off the rails long ago. Long before the Deegan murder and coverup, Waco, and Ruby Ridge. I’m thinking somewhere along the line they had to get in bed with the Mob, and their principles. Maybe post Elliot Ness and the Untouchables.


23 posted on 01/30/2021 3:27:39 AM PST by wita (Always and forever, under oath in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.)
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To: Libloather; All
Just another attempt to demonize those on the right who supported Trump and dared question the legitimacy of the 2020 elections in favor of Drooling Joe Biden and his band of Chinese Communist travelers.

I mean if you aren't in favor of stealing elections from the legitimate winners, you've got to be a threat to those who stole the election, right?

Reminds me of when Obama got into office and his secretary of homeland security, Janet He/She Napolitano, claimed the biggest threat to the country were Right Wing Extremists, specifically returning veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

I still proudly carry my Right Wing Extremist card I got back then, in my wallet.


24 posted on 01/30/2021 3:31:25 AM PST by HotHunt
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To: Ozguy1945

“The Capitol siege was a tiny minority of Trump supporters.”

The Capitol siege was Antifa/BLM instigated by Pelosi, FBI, etc. Any Trump supporters who were there in the building were simply demonstrating, and not intending to do evil. They were sucked into the melee by the bad guys so we could be blamed.


25 posted on 01/30/2021 3:33:24 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (They HAD to kill somebody for their plan to work. RIP Ashli.)
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To: Libloather

Let’s define far right. It wasn’t the far right that burned the dem cities all summer.


26 posted on 01/30/2021 3:39:38 AM PST by lurk ( )
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To: MayflowerMadam

...and unfortunately one paid the ultimate price.


27 posted on 01/30/2021 3:39:58 AM PST by wita (Always and forever, under oath in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.)
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To: wita

Yes. (my tagline)


28 posted on 01/30/2021 3:40:54 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (They HAD to kill somebody for their plan to work. RIP Ashli.)
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To: Libloather
"Look at how many military and law enforcement types were involved in the Capitol assault and how many people in Congress supported the effort to overturn a free and fair election on January 6."

I think this statement falls into the category of "If you have to keep telling everyone that it was a free and fair election, it probably wasn't a free and fair election."
29 posted on 01/30/2021 3:41:32 AM PST by fr_freak
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To: MayflowerMadam
The Capitol siege was Antifa/BLM instigated by Pelosi, FBI, etc. Any Trump supporters who were there in the building were simply demonstrating, and not intending to do evil.

Bingo, and I agree. I still wonder if, in this day and age, if any of us would walk through the halls of Congress carrying a Confederate flag ... seemed like an Antifa/BLM/Democrat/MSM strawman set up to me.


30 posted on 01/30/2021 3:47:31 AM PST by Mr_Moonlight (Ich bin ein Irredeemable Deplorable)
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To: Libloather

The FBI is the biggest threat and is not going away.


31 posted on 01/30/2021 3:48:17 AM PST by KeyLargo
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To: Mr_Moonlight

“I still wonder if ... any of us would walk through the halls of Congress carrying a Confederate flag.”

You’re right; that dude was an instigator. I have no problem with the Confederate Flag, but to carry one into the Capitol ... see, that makes no sense at all. In that situation a Trump supporter would carry the good ol’ Stars and Stripes.


32 posted on 01/30/2021 3:54:33 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (They HAD to kill somebody for their plan to work. RIP Ashli.)
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To: Libloather

I’m reminded of the old chestnut, “One mans’ terrorist is another mans’ freedom fighter.”


33 posted on 01/30/2021 3:56:27 AM PST by Lazamataz (I feel like it is 1937 Germany, and my last name is Feinberg.)
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To: Libloather

“...Frank Montoya, Jr., a recently retired FBI special agent...”

Getting a little bit nervous are ya, you Comey turd.😎


34 posted on 01/30/2021 3:59:12 AM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper; Maverick88

ping................


35 posted on 01/30/2021 3:59:51 AM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Libloather

The FBI and entire federal gub mint are crappola.


36 posted on 01/30/2021 4:02:45 AM PST by Joe Boucher (Biden family crime syndicate and Camel toe the whore. Leaders of the free world?)
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To: Mr_Moonlight

Where could you even BUY a Confederate (battle) flag today?


37 posted on 01/30/2021 4:04:40 AM PST by Hardastarboard (Don't wish your enemy ill; plan it.)
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To: Libloather

Geez...it wasn’t a siege..Its not like the cops bravely fought from the ramparts: they moved barricades and opened doors.

WE the People came to visit and the critters ran and hid.

Whats deeply imbedded is that anger at the fraud and the installation of this mumbling sphincter with legs as President. No, That is NOT going to go away.


38 posted on 01/30/2021 4:06:16 AM PST by Adder ("Can you be more stupid?" is a question, not a challenge.)
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To: Libloather

Please prove that it was free and fair and we will go away. So far ignoring evidence is not doing that.


39 posted on 01/30/2021 4:07:05 AM PST by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something)
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To: MayflowerMadam
In that situation a Trump supporter would carry the good ol’ Stars and Stripes.

Not just a Trump supporter, but *any* American, no matter what State they come from.

40 posted on 01/30/2021 4:10:56 AM PST by Mr_Moonlight (Ich bin ein Irredeemable Deplorable)
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