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The growing issue of homegrown terrorism in the United States
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Posted on 12/14/2011 9:27:44 AM PST by bayouranger

Over the past decade, attacks and plots by homegrown US terrorists have increased, the work of extremists from across the political spectrum, says an analysis by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based at the University of Maryland.

Key finding from the analysis are published in the Global Terrorism Database and include:

* Between 2000 and 2010 there were 213 terrorist attacks in the United States. Seventeen of these, including the four 9/11 attacks, were fatal. * Since Sept. 11, 2001, 32 people have been killed in terrorist attacks in the United States. The most lethal attack was the 2009 shooting at Ft. Hood in Texas, in which 13 people died. * Forty percent of terrorist attacks in the United States since 2000 have involved individuals with no apparent affiliation to a known extremist group. These individuals included adherents of a range of ideologies, including anti-abortion extremists, environmental extremists, White supremacists, and Islamist extremists. * Of the attacks in the United States for which perpetrator information is known (73 percent), the groups most frequently launching completed attacks were the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF). High-profile attacks by individuals affiliated with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) were successfully foiled.

The Global Terrorism Database is an open-source database including information on more than 98,000 terrorist events around the world from 1970 through 2010. It is currently the most comprehensive unclassified database on terrorist events in the world. For each incident, information is available on the date and location of the incident, weapons used and nature of the target, the number of casualties, and - when identifiable -the group or individual responsible.

Other databases created from the analysis include:

Profiles of Islamic Radicalization in North America

START's ‘Profiles of Islamic Radicalization in North America’ database provides information on 211 individuals known to have radicalized in North America to the point of supporting violence from 1989 to 2011.

These homegrown violent extremists started and completed a significant portion of their radicalization in North America, though not all attempted or carried out violence in North America.

* The vast majority of homegrown Islamist extremists (80 percent) began their radicalization after the events of 9/11 and the subsequent Global War on Terrorism; * Nearly half of the identified homegrown Islamist extremists (45 percent) come from a middle class background, and the majority (59 percent) are highly rooted in their host society. * At least 24 percent of the 211 individuals were converts to Islam.

Extremist crimes

START's ‘Extremist Crime’ database includes a systematic collection of open-source data on non-violent and violent criminal behavior in the United States associated with far-right extremist groups, far-left extremist groups, and al-Qaida-influenced groups. By developing this database, START researchers have thus far recorded thousands of criminal incidents committed by far-right extremists between 1990 and 2010 and more than one hundred by those inspired by al-Qaida. Data collection on far-left criminal activity is currently underway.

* More than 345 homicide incidents were committed by at least one far-rightist between 1990 and 2010. * Far-rightists killed almost 50 law enforcement officials between 1990 and 2010. These incidents involved federal, state and local police officers, correctional officers, private security guards and one judge. * Far-right extremists committed more than 350 ‘financial schemes’ since 1990. Since data collection and coding is ongoing this number will grow. * Almost 25 fatal incidents (in which the suspect killed others and/or was killed by police or committed suicide) have been committed by al-Qaida-inspired extremists since 1990. * Al-Qaida-inspired extremists committed close to 100 ‘financial schemes’ since 1990.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alf; crushislam; ecoterrorism; elf; islam; islamicextremism; islamism; islamofascism; jihad; koranimals; leftwingextremism; mosques; occupy; ows
Filthy koranimals.
1 posted on 12/14/2011 9:27:51 AM PST by bayouranger
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To: bayouranger

But the real homegrown terrorists, according to Nappy at the DHS, is Whitey McCrackerhonkey! Not those Islam extremists and militants!


2 posted on 12/14/2011 9:35:10 AM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: bayouranger

Yeah, but the REAL PROBLEM is us TeaPartier Birther types with Bibles/Guns etc.........


3 posted on 12/14/2011 9:36:24 AM PST by Flintlock (Photo ID for all voters. Let the dead rest in peace.)
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To: bayouranger

What our Congressional wingnuts miss is that much of the homegrown terrorists is actually imported. We let in Muslims from all over under diversity policies; they don’t assimilate; and even if these immigrants don’t turn to terror, there’s an elevated likelihood that their alienated offspring will. Is that really homegrown?

Sure, there’s the occasional red-headed jihadi, but they’re fairly rare.


4 posted on 12/14/2011 9:37:13 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Jack Hydrazine

The only terrorist organizations that I am aware of are : HOMELAND SECURITY and the Department of “ JUST-US “.

When yelling “Allah AKBAR” is deemed ‘workplace violence’, I am aware that the security of the nation is upside-down .


5 posted on 12/14/2011 9:41:45 AM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt ( (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11) by GlockThe Vote)
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To: bayouranger

With at least one third of Americans are the most ignorant on the earth one can expect some extremists to evolve. The communists leaders, and there are hundred of thousands, have worked for many years dumbing down the empty minded.


6 posted on 12/14/2011 9:42:16 AM PST by Logical me
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Where is the barf alert?

“thousands of criminal incidents committed by far-right extremists between 1990 and 2010 and more than one hundred by those inspired by al-Qaida.”

They also fail to give any numbers on leftist crime. Instead they say it is still being compiled. Really? The study bgan in 1990 and they still don’t have any numbers for leftists? I bet (but not 10 k dollars : ) that the criteria for qualification is heavily weighted to ensure low to no numbers of leftists crimes IF that segment ever gets released.


7 posted on 12/14/2011 9:47:24 AM PST by 1malumprohibitum
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To: bayouranger

psssst! I suggest looking at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.


8 posted on 12/14/2011 9:53:40 AM PST by Mortrey (Impeach President Soros)
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To: bayouranger

The title should read...

The Growing Problem of Disinformation, and Covering for Radical Islamic Extremists


9 posted on 12/14/2011 9:55:55 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Why back in '88, Conservatives backed Gore in Texas. What Reagan revolution? What laegacy?)
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To: bayouranger

***Between 2000 and 2010 there were 213 terrorist attacks in the United States.***

Mmmmm...that’s funny - all along we were told all these ‘events’ were not terrorism. We’re being kept ‘safe’ because we’re “fighting them over there so we don’t have to fight them over here”, I seem to remember.

But, hey, as long as 90 yr old grandmas get sexually assulted at the airport I guess there’s nothing to worry about.


10 posted on 12/14/2011 10:01:14 AM PST by MichaelCorleone (Stop feeding the beast; if they don't say "Merry Christmas", don't buy.)
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To: bayouranger
Endless wars all over the globe, world cop, wide open lawless borders, borrow trillions from Red China, import hundreds of thousands of Muslims during war time, you know, to fight them there so they don't come here, pass laws to get the terrorist and suddenly, surprisingly, the focus is now right here in the U.S. We've got homegrown terrorist!!!...We must do something!! We're surrounded by them...They are everywhere!! Now they look like white people...Uh oh!! See if we can find them amongst tens of millions of illegal aliens. Pass more laws in America...Turn the cameras on them, restrict their movements, allow government more power!!

Go team! Lets roll.

11 posted on 12/14/2011 10:01:41 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit))
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To: bayouranger
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* The vast majority of homegrown Islamist extremists (80 percent) began their radicalization after the events of 9/11 and the subsequent Global War on Terrorism;

Intent: Make it clear the Global War on Terrorism resulted in the exact opposite of it goals, even at home.

Reality: We had sewn the seeds of of our own destruction by allowing people who diametrically oppose us to immigrate from Islamic nations.  We should never have allowed this to happen.  Islamic peoples have a place where they can live amongst people who agree with their views.  There was no need to expand this splinter group in the United States.  By doing so, one more place where Christianity exists, would be placed under pressure to make Christians crawl into their closet.

"If you're gay, by all means, come out of your closet, make it public."

"If you're a Christian, then by all means quit talking about it in public, you might offend someone.  Don't expect to see Christmas decorations in public.  Don't you dare try to put up a nativity display."

"If you're an Islamic adherent, we're going to tell the world how peaceful you are.  If some of your people kill thousands of us, we'll emphasize how isolated that was and do our best to spread the idea white people on the right are much more dangerous than you."

Anyone getting the picture?

* Nearly half of the identified homegrown Islamist extremists (45 percent) come from a middle class background, and the majority (59 percent) are highly rooted in their host society.

Intent: Tell folks that the stereotype of a poor Islamist extremist is not accurate.  Even middle-class Islamists have been forced to take up the cause of terrorism, due to the actions of the United States overseas and at home.  Make it clear that these people are not outcasts, but peope who are well rooted in their society.

Reality: Even middle-class Islamists are taught to hate the U.S., and regard it as an infidel nation.  Just because the U.S. was attacked by our people, it's not fair for them to come to our region and hunt down those who planned and helped carry out the attacks.  It's not fair that the U.S. is trying to break up terrorist training camps.  59% of the terrorists are highly rooted in their host society.  Even at this level, they are more than willing to turn on their host, and kill innocent men women and children for no reason whatsoever.

* At least 24 percent of the 211 individuals were converts to Islam.

Intent: Tell the host public that even their people see the wise teachings of Islam for the peaceful things they are.

Reality: We are here to kill you.  If anything sets us off, you're people will die in large numbers.  We are obviously recruiting killers from among you.  We are obviously trying to turn some of your people into killers, so we don't have to do all the killing.  Then we can call these people 'home grown', infer that they are right wingers because they own a gun, and spread this propaganda far and wide, actually confusing some weaker minded people.

12 posted on 12/14/2011 10:18:59 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Why back in '88, Conservatives backed Gore in Texas. What Reagan revolution? What laegacy?)
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To: bayouranger

My BS Meter says: These 'statistics' are complete and utter BULL!

For one they somehow seemed to have omitted that little thing that occurred on Sept 11, 2001.

And dollars to donuts all those violent 'far rightest' crimes include White prison gangs like the Aryan Brotherhood. Which was initially formed as a means of self defense and protection from all the Black and 'Hispanic' prison gangs.

Now I'm surely NOT defending the 'AB' but it's a known fact that White prison inmates are outnumbered at least by a 20 to 1 margin to all the 'minority' inmates and without any 'backup' a White inmate is d-e-a-d. So pull those OUT, or include all the Black and Hispanic 'extremists'.

13 posted on 12/14/2011 10:25:36 AM PST by Condor51 (Yo Hoffa, so you want to 'take out conservatives'. Well okay Jr - I'm your Huckleberry)
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To: bayouranger

Most of these homegrown terrorist types are your extreme Occupy Wallstreeters. These are the people that smash windows and throw maulitove cocktails at the WTO gatherings.

Watch the documentary on Netflix called “If a Tree Falls”.
It is all about Earth Liberation Front. This group of radicals burned down several sawmill offices, suv’s, tree farms, and ski lodges back in the 1980-90’s. They did millions of dollars in damages.

Two of the ELF members were sentenced to prison time as domestic terrorists.


14 posted on 12/14/2011 10:29:13 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: bayouranger

“Homegrown”? Umm, yeah.

In the spring I buy tomato plants from the nursery and transplant them in my garden. The tomatoes I pick in the summer are “homegrown” too.

If we don’t like what’s growing in our country, we should take a look at what we’re transplanting here. Muslim terrorists are not native to America.


15 posted on 12/14/2011 10:30:32 AM PST by LearsFool ("Thou shouldst not have been old, till thou hadst been wise.")
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“Data collection on far-left criminal activity is currently underway.”

Note: not one mention of the “far-left” in the stats—just look at OWS proglodytes and their sponsors. Look at Obuttface, Holder, Piglosi and the rest of what passes as leaders. If obuttface is not a far-left extremist, who is?


16 posted on 12/14/2011 11:02:34 AM PST by Neoliberalnot ((Read "The Grey Book" for an alternative to corruption in DC))
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>>> By developing this database, START researchers have thus far recorded thousands of criminal incidents committed by far-right extremists between 1990 and 2010 and more than one hundred by those inspired by al-Qaida. Data collection on far-left criminal activity is currently underway.<<<

This is brilliant propoganda. Islamic fascists are lumped in together with “far-right extremists” - a name without a definition. The far-right acts are labeled in the thousands. Really? Then I would have expected to have seen them on the news, over and over. That’s a lot of acts of extremism - quick math says one act every several days. Where’s the news about this?

On the other hand, they’re still compiling left-wing extreme acts. So we have no balance, no real coverage, just a vague promise to get back with us. This way, it looks to the uninformed that homegrown terrorism is a right-wing problem.

It would not surprise me to find out that anyone acting from a motive of relgious fundamentalism - including Moslems - are considered “right-wing.”

And the synonym for right-wing is... conservative.

The whole story stinks of deception and fraud. Of course, I could be wrong and I’m just looking at fraud.


17 posted on 12/14/2011 1:14:54 PM PST by redpoll
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To: DoughtyOne

You obviously see through the BS.


18 posted on 12/15/2011 7:54:00 AM PST by bayouranger (The 1st victim of islam is the person who practices the lie.)
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To: bayouranger

Figures lie, and liars figure...

There was clearly an agenda here.


19 posted on 12/15/2011 9:19:50 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Why back in '88, Conservatives backed Gore in Texas. What Reagan revolution? What laegacy?)
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