Posted on 05/14/2021 6:12:56 PM PDT by Magnatron
WASHINGTON (AP) — A national terrorism alert issued Friday warns that violent extremists may take advantage of the easing of pandemic restrictions to conduct attacks.
The alert does not cite any specific threats. But it warns of potential danger from an increasingly complex and volatile mix that includes domestic terrorists inspired by various grievances, racial or ethnic hatred and influences from abroad.
Those threats were exacerbated by COVID-19, which spawned conspiracy theories and deepened anger at the government in some quarters over the shutdown of the economy. As virus conditions improve, the alert says new dangers loom.
“Violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks against a broader range of targets after previous public capacity limits reduced opportunities for lethal attacks,” the bulletin said.
Without naming any specific potential targets, it notes that, historically, extremists motivated by racial and ethnic hatred have targeted religious institutions and businesses or gatherings.
The National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security is an extension of one issued earlier this year in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That alert was due to expire Saturday.
It reflects a sense of anxiety over domestic extremists, particularly those motivated by racial and ethnic hatred, that has been building for months, even under the previous administration, with repeated warnings from DHS and the Justice Department.
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Oh FFS!
Extremist Karen on the loose!
Sounds like they are worried about what Fauci and Gates may unleash on us helpless citizens next.
I feel good knowing they are protecting us.
wtf is that and why is it necessary to post her on FR.
It’s dumb and vulgar.
But then, those white racists at least can stage an orderly demonstration. Unlike the violent chaos the other racists and their white enablers descend into now.
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yes but they’re not talking about their paid for street puppets.
we all know this.
Because I have to balance my serious side with my own sense of humor. Others are always free to disagree.
I want Mr extremely extreme extremist to comment about all this HORRIBLE SLANDER about his GOOD WORKS.
Come on EEE ! Chime in !
Restrictions didn't stop the terrorists last year. They never followed them, so why should it be any different this year if restrictions are relaxed? The liberal politicians created the extremists, enabled them, coddled them, have made excuses for them, and protected them. Have fun this summer dipshits.
And they're still burning down black neighborhoods, 100 years later. Who 'da thunk?
Democrats via ATIFA or BLM burning down cities isn’t enough? They are going to go with phantom extremists? Do I hear a dog whistle? FU FIB and Xiden.
I assume this alert comes from the incompetent idiots over at the FBI. Have they recruited some mentally ill children to plan terrorist acts with the support of the FBI?
Seriously, what kind of a stupid tool would put out a story like this?
The original “Boys in the Hood”.
“The COVID fear is over. The rubes aren’t buying it anymore. Roll out the EXTREMIST FEAR!”
Those nice, law abiding terrorists stayed home as instructed and dutifully donned their masks when they did venture out. Sure glad they obey all the laws. It isn’t often you can count on criminals to do that.
They nice, law-abiding terrorists listened to their government masters and sheltered-in-place the past 14 months, never venturing out. Now the monsters are being unleashed.
Naturally, they’re only talking about “right-wing” extremists.
Negative.....according to the FBI he wanted “suicide by cop”, nothing more. The fact that he set up a firing positions and shot unarmed people is irrelevant.
It’s true. That’s what the FBI told Senators.
Yep none of the hundreds of thousands of foreigners who crossed the border illegally would be terrorists...
No that is DOJ RAT code for white, traditional Christian males, who also own guns.
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