31 members of a white supremacist group arrested for planned riot

[F1fan]

In Idaho 31 members of Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot against a gay pride event.

This illustrates the growing domestic terrorism and these groups that threaten the life and liberty of citizens. This is the third group of militia members arrested in recent weeks for crimes against the state. Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been arrested in a conspiracy against Congress on Jan 6.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

 

[Secret Chief]

In Idaho 31 members of Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot against a gay pride event.

This illustrates the growing domestic terrorism and these groups that threaten the life and liberty of citizens. This is the third group of militia members arrested in recent weeks for crimes against the state. Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been arrested in a conspiracy against Congress on Jan 6.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

The video associated with this BBC report is expectedly depressing...

- US white supremacists arrested at Idaho gay pride event - police

 

[sun rise]

It's really good that they got them.

 

[Yerda]

It's really good that they got them.

At least one undercover cop in that bunch I'd expect.

 

[Revoltingest]

I've sometimes been called a "patriot".
This further reinforces my denial of that.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

At least one undercover cop in that bunch I'd expect.

Perhaps. But according to the article it was a civilian who called in reporting what looked like a "small army" loading onto a truck.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I've sometimes been called a "patriot".
This further reinforces my denial of that.

I find often times that self-described patriots, especially those who are obnoxiously loud about it, frequently fail to display a flag that doesn't violate the flag code.
Ergo, you're probably a better patriot than these bozos.

 

[Subduction Zone]

At least they were rather considerate. They almost made the job of the police too easy:

"White said the men came from several different states. They apparently all met up in the parking lot of a hotel, where they loaded themselves into the U-Haul."

 

[Subduction Zone]

At least one undercover cop in that bunch I'd expect.

I am not so sure. It appears that there was some extreme incompetence on the part of that group. No cops needed.

 

[Revoltingest]

I find often times that self-described patriots, especially those who are obnoxiously loud about it, frequently fail to display a flag that doesn't violate the flag code.
Ergo, you're probably a better patriot than these bozos.

Better than some.
Worse than many.

 

[Stevicus]

Perhaps. But according to the article it was a civilian who called in reporting what looked like a "small army" loading onto a truck.

Yes, the article mentioned that a concerned citizen saw them and called it in. They were caught 10 minutes later.

According to White, police were alerted about the U-Haul around 1:38 p.m. by a concerned citizen who said they saw members of the group getting into the back of the truck. The group was confronted by police about 10 minutes later, White said.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

In Idaho 31 members of Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot against a gay pride event.

This illustrates the growing domestic terrorism and these groups that threaten the life and liberty of citizens. This is the third group of militia members arrested in recent weeks for crimes against the state. Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been arrested in a conspiracy against Congress on Jan 6.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

They are nationalists. Neither patriotic nor virtuous.

 

[Stevicus]

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

Interesting question. I would note the name "Patriot Front." The word "front" is often used as a front in war. So, if you were being sent to the Russian Front, that means you were going to fight Russians. So, if they're going to the Patriot Front, then that means they're fighting patriots? Could be that.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

Interesting question. I would note the name "Patriot Front." The word "front" is often used as a front in war. So, if you were being sent to the Russian Front, that means you were going to fight Russians. So, if they're going to the Patriot Front, then that means they're fighting patriots? Could be that.

It could just be a front for authoritarianism disguised as patriotism.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Interesting question. I would note the name "Patriot Front." The word "front" is often used as a front in war. So, if you were being sent to the Russian Front, that means you were going to fight Russians. So, if they're going to the Patriot Front, then that means they're fighting patriots? Could be that.

They appear to be deluded enough to think that there is a "war".

I still like the fact that they made their arrest so easy by loading all of themselves up in the back of a U-Haul.

 

[Twilight Hue]

In Idaho 31 members of Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot against a gay pride event.

This illustrates the growing domestic terrorism and these groups that threaten the life and liberty of citizens. This is the third group of militia members arrested in recent weeks for crimes against the state. Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been arrested in a conspiracy against Congress on Jan 6.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

Depends on what the 'conspiracy' entailed.

 

[Twilight Hue]

It's really good that they got them.

Like they 'got' all rioters who cause trouble?

 

[Stevicus]

They appear to be deluded enough to think that there is a "war".

I still like the fact that they made their arrest so easy by loading all of themselves up in the back of a U-Haul.

I think sometimes movies and other media might create this perception of terrorists being part of highly-trained, efficient underground organizations. But it seems that these aren't very bright guys.

 

[Twilight Hue]

In Idaho 31 members of Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot against a gay pride event.

This illustrates the growing domestic terrorism and these groups that threaten the life and liberty of citizens. This is the third group of militia members arrested in recent weeks for crimes against the state. Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been arrested in a conspiracy against Congress on Jan 6.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho

Are these true patriots or terrorists? If they are patriots, what is the virtue of their fight?

What do you mean by, "crimes against the state"?

 

[Subduction Zone]

What do you mean by, "crimes of the state"?

He wrote "crimes against the state".