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Eco-Terror Expert Calls For Inquiry of Green Anarchists
Newsmax.com ^ | Thursday, July 18, 2002 | Marc Morano, CNSNews.com

Posted on 07/18/2002 12:08:16 PM PDT by Grampa Dave

Eco-Terror Expert Calls For Inquiry of Green Anarchists

Marc Morano, CNSNews.com, Thursday, July 18, 2002

An expert on eco-terrorism is calling on the FBI to investigate an organization that is touting a nationwide tour to "destroy civilization" and raise money for convicted eco-terrorists, but a spokesman for the FBI's Domestic Terrorism Program said the agency is taking a hands-off approach for the time being.

The Green Anarchy Tour 2002, currently traveling from Ashland, Ore., to Washington, D.C., advertises its participants as "anarchists," refers to police as "the fascist force we are up against" and calls convicted eco-terrorists "prisoners of war."

Such rhetoric has Ron Arnold concerned. Arnold, vice president of the Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise, said the tour "presents probable cause for investigation.

"You do have people here recommending violence, murder, property damage, everything you can think of," he said.

Arnold is author of several books on the environmental movement including "Ecoterror: The Violent Agenda to Save Nature: The World of the Unabomber."

He believes that with the increasing number of domestic environmental and animal rights terrorist acts in the United States, the FBI should be more proactive in investigating possible threats like the Green Anarchy Tour.

"I would say that law enforcement has an obligation, probable cause to at least look into it," Arnold said. "If they say they are going to destroy civilization, I think we should take them at their word," he added.

FBI Lukewarm to Investigation

The FBI is less concerned than Arnold, at least publicly, saying it won't do anything until and unless the law is broken.

"The FBI is only concerned when there is a violation of the law," said Steven Berry, spokesman for the FBI's Domestic Terrorism Program. "We fully support the rights of any and all groups, no matter what their message or their purpose, to lawfully assemble, protest and march."

When asked about the risks of terrorism from domestic sources, Berry said, "The FBI is only concerned when there is a violation of federal law," adding that eco-terrorism is "the number one investigative priority of the domestic terrorism section."

But Arnold thinks the matter deserves greater attention, noting that the Green Anarchy Tour's support of convicted members of the radical environmental group Earth Liberation Front makes an investigation more necessary.

The group's Internet website says that proceeds from the tour will help convicted arsonists such as Jeffrey "Free" Luers and Craig "Critter" Marshall.

"[Earth Liberation Front] is an FBI declared terrorist organization that they want to be the beneficiary of their proceeds," Arnold said.

Eco-Terrorism on The Rise

According to Arnold, the threat of domestic terrorists cannot be underestimated. "I think it is as much a threat as foreign terrorism. These people are going to damage property and kill people," Arnold said.

Domestic terrorism and violence by environmental and animal 'rights' activists is on the rise, according to Arnold. "We've had 'animal rights' activists beat people with baseball bats causing serious injury. We see that kind of violence growing," Arnold said.

According to the FBI, there have been more than 600 cases of eco-terrorism causing $43 million dollars in property damage over the past decade, prompting him to call the federal response to eco-terrorism "a day late and a dollar short."

Arnold cited the failure of federal law enforcement for the escalating violence. "We probably have got [sic] literally thousands of [eco-terrorists] who ought to be in jail," he said, placing the blame squarely on the FBI for "failing to investigate exactly the kind of things you see on the [Green Anarchy] web site."


TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: ecofascists; econazis; ecoterrorism; greenanarchists; greenanarchytour
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To: Grampa Dave
Great post thanks for the update, Gramps. These lunatics need to be watched, they sound like trouble.

It doesn't sound as though the alphabet agencies are going to pay much attention to them.

61 posted on 07/18/2002 6:42:00 PM PDT by exnavy
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To: cake_crumb

People like you cannot be trusted with handling valid assessments.

Yeah you know so much about me--NOT!

For what it's worth, my reply number 13, which you refer to, ALSO contains a valid suggestion of how the FBI can begin to get around the left-wing elite and the "free Padilla" crowd.

You're right, it wasn't worth much, but at least you're thinking of how the FBI doesn't have to be incompetent.

 THAT, however, is only a BEGINNING which the FBI MAY be able to build upon in this case. You can only see the part that you want to see.

I never even told you how they could address the problem to deal with it and thus not be incompetent but you claim to know what I see!? You're a hoot.

Not worth my time to debate. You may have the last word.

62 posted on 07/18/2002 7:08:49 PM PDT by Zon
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To: ST.LOUIE1
These Eco-Terrorists are a threat to our way of life and our Freedoms. They are no different that the terrorists that struck on 9-11. They must be stopped now before they cause more mayhem and destruction to our great nation!

63 posted on 07/18/2002 8:11:41 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
What you said! BUMP!

: )

64 posted on 07/18/2002 8:25:57 PM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Grampa Dave
Thanks for the links, Grampa. The leftist Indymedia muses that: He was sentenced to an astounding 23 years for this crime, leading many people to believe that the sentence was politically motivated and intended to intimidate environmentalists.

Now I wonder what would give them that idea? -- har har.
These 'soldiers' in their 'war against corporate fascism' howl like spanked children. I thought soldiers were supposed to bear their wounds more stoically. They need to be rounded up and put in work details to clear the brush and dead trees in our National Forests.

65 posted on 07/18/2002 9:51:06 PM PDT by pariah
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To: pariah
I believe that the actual numbers of vehicles burnt up at that dealership in two arsons acts by these clown added up to over 1 million $'s.

These clymers who are descendents from the Dirt First thugs are true communists who believe that there should be no private property ownership. So when they burn up a million $'s worth of vehicles, it is no big deal. Time for them to start losing where they live and work and see how they like the turn around.

If these tree hugging Kommie Klowns go to other states besides Oregon and commit these crimes, they will find out about justice.

Personally, I think that they should be sentenced to work on a chain gang at $1/day pay that goes to the people who suffered a loss. So if they destroy $10,000 of property, they have to work 27.397 years to pay for their crimes. They get no parole and have to live an used REI tent in the wilderness. They have to forage for their food, water and beg for clothing. Let unemployed loggers (unemployed due to their green arson agendas, serve as the shotgun guards for these clowns with loaded 12 gauge riot guns)

You lock up about 1,000 of the clowns to chain ganging for 25 years to life. The hero appeal will go away very fast.

Americans are tired of these Kommunist Klowns, and they had better get that message soon.
66 posted on 07/18/2002 10:58:07 PM PDT by Grampa Dave
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To: Grampa Dave; kristinn; tgslTakoma; staytrue; Angelwood; Gore_ War_ Vet; George Frm Br00klyn Park; ..
Looks like I'm gonna have to greet them Aug. 8th. Planning for a FReep. 'Pod
67 posted on 07/19/2002 6:18:43 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: sauropod; kristinn; Grampa Dave; Angelwood
Also in DC on the 7th
68 posted on 07/19/2002 6:19:31 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: Saundra Duffy; Bob J; diotima
Fresno FReep needed July 23.
69 posted on 07/19/2002 6:21:40 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: Glutton
Thanks for sharing your personal story with this eco terrorist thug. I remember you telling about what a bully thug he was.

You touched on something that all of us who are former military must remember in our posts and casual conversation with those we may know a little or don't know at all.

We were trained to do things in war time situations, and that training should never be shared on the internet or in casual conversations. If our suggestions/how to's are used by terrorists to harm or kill our fellow Americans, none of us want to have that as our legacy.

It is amazing how many of these vile eco terrorists hold this Luer creep as a hero.
70 posted on 07/19/2002 6:51:53 AM PDT by Grampa Dave
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To: The Ghost of Richard Nixon
You posted this yesterday, and I didn't get around to reading it until today.

For what it's worth here's my philosophy of life: "All the trouble in the world is caused by people who don't have to get up in the morning and go to work to make a living". Who pays the freight for this roving, rag-tag band of dangerous loonies?

My wife and I were discussing this band of touring eco terrorists, and she said that who ever is responsible for paying for these terrorists should be responsible for any crimes committed by those who received money from the donors.

She blames the parents of these punks who are in their 20's and 30's who pay these creatures a nice living wage to stay away from their homes. Then, these watermelons can damaged us.

Another relative who lurks on FR sent me an email wondering about the number of roaming eco terrorists, number of vehicles and just the living costs on the road for this group. She is outraged that a large sum will be donated by those who hate our families to enable this road eco terrorism act.

So you are right on target re those who don't work, are those who have time for this nonsense. Then the clymers who finance/enable these watermelon terrorists should be held responsible.

Any corporate sponsors should be boycotted until they declare bankruptcy!

71 posted on 07/19/2002 7:02:41 AM PDT by Grampa Dave
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To: sauropod; FreedomPoster
Good news SP. These are the eco terrorists part of the green nazis you have been battling in your area.

That was a great suggestion by FreedomPoster re their schedule could be a Freep Schedule.

Isn't Free Republic just amazing?
72 posted on 07/19/2002 7:43:08 AM PDT by Grampa Dave
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To: Grampa Dave; kristinn; Angelwood; leadpenny; tgslTakoma; Gore_ War_ Vet; ...
Yup. Even if its only me out there on 7 - 8 Aug, these ecofascists will not be unopposed!!!!

Deus Vult! 'Pod

73 posted on 07/19/2002 7:49:19 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: MP5SD
I am sure that being a former Oregonian and a fly fisher, what these eco facists have done to your former state must be very up setting.

The changes in the state re the eco facists and their agendas have gone to really bad the moment that Bubba Clinton became president in Jan 1993. The greens helped him throughout the Pacific NW in that election. He in turn enabled every anti American agenda that they had.
74 posted on 07/19/2002 7:56:51 AM PDT by Grampa Dave
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To: sauropod
Looks like I'm gonna have to greet them Aug. 8th. Planning for a FReep.

Keep me informed on this.

75 posted on 07/19/2002 8:02:07 AM PDT by mr.sarcastic
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To: Grampa Dave
"We fully support the rights of any and all groups, no matter what their message or their purpose, to lawfully assemble, protest and march."

Jeez. Where's J. Edgar Hoover when ya need him. One hopes that they support the right to assemble so they can take photographs and get info on these bastards.

76 posted on 07/19/2002 8:05:46 AM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: All
Note to all freepers Prime freeping oppertunity.
77 posted on 07/19/2002 8:15:19 AM PDT by Valin
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To: The Ghost of Richard Nixon
Another wonderful book that Ron Arnold has written is "Undue Influence"....this will show you who pays these groupies! But if you think just a sec, the answer will be quiet clear! Mr. Arnold shows a "follow the money" pattern in this book.
78 posted on 07/19/2002 8:31:48 AM PDT by countrydummy
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To: Grampa Dave; sauropod; farmfriend; Black Agnes
ping...hay 'pod, coming to your home town!
79 posted on 07/19/2002 8:42:24 AM PDT by countrydummy
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To: Valin
Re your post about Prime Freeping time, here is their schedule for coordinating Freeps:

Oakland July 20
Berkeley July 21
Santa Cruz July 22
Fresno July 23
Long Beach July 25
L.A. July 26
San Diego (moved) July 27
Las Vegas July 28
Phoenix July 29
Flagstaff...? July 30*
El Paso July 31
Austin Aug. 1
Houston Aug. 2
New Orleans Aug. 3
Gainsville...??? Aug. 4
Atlanta Aug. 5
Asheville Aug. 6
D.C. Aug. 7
Baltimore Aug. 8
Philly Aug. 9
NY Aug. 10
Boston Aug. 11
Portland, Maine Aug. 12
Syracuse Aug. 13
Pittsburg Aug. 14
Cleveland Aug. 15
Detriot Aug. 16
Chicago Aug. 17
Madison Aug. 18
Milwaukee Aug. 19
Minneapolis Aug. 20
Des Moines Aug. 21
Omaha Aug. 22
Rapid City Aug. 23
W. Yellowstone Aug. 24
Missoula Aug. 25
Boise Aug. 26



20 posted on 7/18/02 1:59 PM Pacific by Grampa Dave
80 posted on 07/19/2002 8:49:38 AM PDT by Grampa Dave
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