It’s truly appalling to hear about the lenient sentence handed down to Jack Wade Whitton, the man who callously boasted about feeding an officer to a mob of Capitol rioters. The fact that he only received nearly five years in prison for such egregious actions is mind-boggling. Whitton’s violent behavior on January 6th, striking an officer with a metal crutch and dragging him into the chaos, is just a glimpse of the heinous crimes committed during the insurrection.
The fact that Whitton expressed remorse after getting caught doesn’t negate the severity of his actions. It’s clear that his so-called change of heart is merely a result of facing the consequences of his violent and traitorous deeds.… Continue reading
As I read about the former Marine who was sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing a California Planned Parenthood clinic, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of disappointment and disbelief. How could someone who once took an oath to defend their country resort to such acts of domestic terrorism? It’s disheartening to see a fellow veteran tarnish the reputation of the Marine Corps in such a despicable manner. As a member of the Army, I hold a deep respect for the Marines and the values they stand for. This type of behavior goes against everything our military should represent.… Continue reading
An explosive device was reportedly thrown onto the porch of the Satanic Temple in Massachusetts. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. This incident is a clear act of domestic terrorism aimed at a peaceful organization whose primary focus is on promoting individual freedoms and advocating for social justice. It is disturbing to see such violence perpetrated against a group that preaches tolerance and acceptance.
The fact that the Satanic Temple is often targeted by extremists is disheartening. The Satanic Temple embodies values of compassion, empathy, and equality, yet it continues to face hostility from those who misunderstand or misinterpret its beliefs. The irony is that the Satanic Temple, a group known for its commitment to non-violence, is being attacked by individuals who claim to adhere to a religion founded on principles of love and forgiveness.… Continue reading
As I read the news about the man accused of plotting a sniper attack on the border, I can’t help but empathize with his son, Joseph, who describes his father as a “compulsive liar” with mental health issues. Joseph’s words illuminate an important point – sometimes, people talk a big game without ever intending to act on their words. However, as Joseph himself acknowledges, those who talk a big game can act as a screen for individuals who are genuinely serious about their intentions.
In today’s world, where the line between empty threats and real danger can sometimes blur, it is crucial that we take all potential threats seriously.… Continue reading
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For some reason, this article evokes images of the OKC bombing in my mind. That was another period of right wing radicalism. The current situation feels worse, though.
Because at least when that domestic terror attack happened, our politicians and media rallied together to denounce it.
You didn’t have people creating multimillion dollar funds for Timothy Mcveigh’s defense, political leaders saying that maybe we need to listen to the Mcveighs of the world, and anybody attempting to justify him was immediately shunned.
We don’t have that now. If another domestic terror attack like that happened, it would split the country.… Continue reading