Posted on 06/10/2009 2:43:22 PM PDT by LdSentinal
The man accused of opening fire at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC on June 10, James W. von Brunn, left a trail of unhinged writings around the internet.
The anti-semitism of von Brunn is the first thing one notices when visiting these bizarre websites. However, like those of most "white supremacists", many of von Brunn's political views track "Left" rather than "Right." Clearly, a re-evaluation of these obsolete definitions is long overdue.
For example, he unleashed his hatred of both Presidents Bush and other "neo-conservatives" in online essays. As even some "progressives" such as the influential Adbusters magazine publicly admit, "neoconservative" is often used as a derogatory code word for "Jews". As well, even a cursory glance at "white supremacist" writings reveals a hatred of, say, big corporations that is virtually indistinguishable from that of anti-globalization activists.
James von Brunn's advocacy of 9/11 conspiracy theories also gives him an additional commonality with individuals on the far-left.
None of this will surprise readers of Jonah Goldberg's bestseller Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Change , which clearly demonstrates that "fascism" of the kind advocated by the British National Party (BNP) and the likes of James W. von Brunn is just as likely to reflect "leftwing" views as "rightwing" ones.
In fact, anti-semitism is something the New Left and the "Far Right" have had in common since the 1980s, which is why so many former leftists like David Horowitz defected from one side to the other during the Reagan era and beyond. It also helps explain the otherwise baffling alliance between the Left and radical Islam.
That this shooting occurred shortly after President Obama's former mentor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, blamed "the Jews" for his lack of access to his former parishioner is a troubling confluence of events as well.
I see it here all the time. My favorite was when someone here called Ben Stein a "neocon." Ben Stein was in the Nixon White House with Pat Buchanan, for God's sake, hardly "neo" anything.
Thanks for the ping. I see the RP-trashing nutcakes are out in force here... I do believe it’s a full moon, isn’t it? Mayhap that explains it.
I have no idea what you are talking about, but "this nutter" (Brunn) also wrote an article challenging Obama's citizenship credentials, which was posted here at FR, in December, which was approved of by FR posters, and the idea that Obama was not a "natural born citizen" is accepted by many here at FR. Are all FR posters who, like Brunn, challenge Obama's status as a citizen "just like" him?
Oh and congrats on being a delegate for Ron Turd, blah blah blah...
The real "turd" here is you, but I guess you deserve a "+1" for getting a response to your trolling. And Paul never supported Hamas over Israel, another LDTurdnianl lie.
Cute and nice try. Except that this alleged shooter supported Ron Turd for president. And most Freepers don't believe that 9/11 was an "inside job" and hate Jews. Nice try to demean them newbie.
The real "turd" here is you, but I guess you deserve a "+1" for getting a response to your trolling. And Paul never supported Hamas over Israel, another LDTurdnianl lie.
Either you were born this retarded or it came about naturally. Ron Turd routinely supports terrorist organizations such as Hamas over Israel. It's a shame a dipstick like yourself is too blinded to see that. Perhaps you will see the Swastika that will be sure to be inscribed on Ron Turd's gravestone.
Unless you are a communist, none of those beliefs prove insanity or even racism (eg. go research the Jewish sect(s) which do not believe in Israel).
“Sounds like a Ron Paul delegate.”
Are you trying to link RP supporters with violent racism?
The two “911 troofers” that I know are BOTH conservative Republicans and BOTH voted for McCain.
A majority of pro-gun Republicans that I know believe that OKC was an inside job and/or that the federales were complicit.
The shooter committed a criminal act. Why would the media make an issue of his beliefs other than to link unpopular (at least to the establishment) viewpoints with violence, racism and terrorism?
“Ron Turd 2012 - Shoot the Jews Before They Shoot You.”
What a completely juvenile & moronic comment.
“Except that this alleged shooter supported Ron Turd for president.”
How would lead a) the media and b) law enforcement to question a shooter about who he supported in the Republican primaries?
Why would a Ron Paul supporter who had just shot up the Holocaust Museum advertise that he/she was a Ron Paul supporter?
Complete BS.
I had no idea that your small circle of friends constitutes the country's opinion. Now I know most pro-gun Republicans believe the OKC bombings were done by the government based on your small circle of friends.
All of this Ron Turd drivel doesn't change the fact that the alleged shooter supported Paul.
What a completely juvenile & moronic comment.
Right back at you.
“Now I know most pro-gun Republicans believe the OKC bombings were done “
That you, Mr. Clinton?
“All of this Ron Turd drivel doesn’t change the fact that the alleged shooter supported Paul. “
Only in the wet dreams of you and your little circle of friends.
No, but much like Bill on Monica's blue dress, you left your stain on this thread.
Only in the wet dreams of you and your little circle of friends.
Yes, apart from that the alleged shooter supports Ron Turd. Oh, and make sure to keep drinking that laced Turd Kool-Aid.
My guess is that you’re an operative for the Southern Poverty Law center.
My guess is you're visiting the Holocaust museum tomorrow to "finish the job."
I guess I’ll see you in court for your slander.
LMAO. Good thing I got Southern Poverty Law Center on my side then.
Really?! Then you are the face of corruption, if you think the Southern Poverty Law Center is on your side.
Then you're the face of stupidity if you actually think that.
I know for a fact that the Southern Poverty Law Center is corrupt. I have documented evidence in my community.
You can show me at "our court case."
“No, but much like Bill on Monica’s blue dress, you left your stain on this thread.”
Did you get any on you?
You never did answer how it was (or why) that the media discovered who the shooter supported in the R primaries, or why a supporter of any political candidate who had committed a violent murder would advertise his support for that candidate. Any speculation on who the shooter supported for dog catcher?
You better find out and start a thread about that guy too.
I am curious why you defend this corrupt organization? If you are getting a paycheck from them, that might be an excuse. Or if you are a government agent that illegally uses their data, that might be another reason. Which one is it?
From what I heard on the radio shortly after this news broke, he had a prior hate crime conviction dating back to the 1980's.
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