Posted on 01/31/2021 8:00:44 AM PST by logi_cal869
I was searching for other data pertaining to FBI domestic terrorism criteria and came across this paper, Political Weaponization of Labels: How Americans Become Unwitting "Domestic Terrorists".
Below is text from the opening statement of the paper (which I had to transcribe; forgive any errors):
Labels (i.e. domestic extremist, white supremacist, right-wing, etc) are being dubiously applies by certain non-profits, media, academics, social media, businesses and law enforcement, as well as Federal, State and Local legislation, which target proponents of the precedent doctrine, known as 'dual' federalism. Additionally, legislation has been proposed, the result of which will be to silence, marginalize, imprison, and kill the political opponents of the modern doctrine known as 'cooperative' federalism.
This matter is of extreme concern to our organization, our students, and, we believe, to the nation at large - that is, the elimination of a 'dual' federal system and the conversion to an exclusive 'cooperative' federal system.
Our non-profit organization teaches both 'cooperative' and 'dual' federalism as part of our public efforts to advance systematic politics through civics education. We have publicly stated we do not support, advocate or practice racial supremacy or sovereign citizen (common law); nor do we advocate violence of ay kind for political gain for any reason. And yet, we have been labeled, without due process, both 'extremist,' 'white supremacist,' and 'right-wing' by several non-profit and media entities - a result of our support for and promotion of 'dual' federalism.
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To be clear, it is not our intention to disrupt or undermine legitimate national safety and security concerns, but we believe implementation of the suggestions below would help prevent labels being used as weapons against political opponents and ordinary citizens.
A. Definition of 'Domestic Terrorism' is too broad B. 'Domestic Extremism' lexicons need reform C. Law Enforcement 'Terrorism' and 'Extremism' Training need checks & balances D. Intergovernmental Cooperation Protocols, for 'Extremism' and 'Terrorism' need checks & balances E. Non-governmental participation in 'countering extremism' needs public-private restrictions and liability reevaluation.
Our report, The Political Weaponization of Labels - How U.S. Citizens Unwittingly Become 'Domestic Terrorists,' further outlines the suggestions and is available upon request.
We ask that Federal, State, and Local investigations, hearings, and reforms are vigorously pursued to ensure civil rights are safe-guarded, political discourse and education is respected and protected, law enforcement is not politically weaponized, and that 'government of more stability,' one that balances 'dual' and 'cooperative' federalism, is guaranteed for all partisans, religions, races, sexes, etc., for many generations to come.
For the record and general information to elaborate upon rarely used terminology:
Dual Federalism Law and Legal Definition Dual federalism refers to the concept that the national government and the state governments have sovereign power in their respective spheres of authority. There is clear demarcation or separation of powers, programs, and resources. It is also called the exercise of concurrent powers, or layer cake federalism. The distinct realms of authority do not overlap and one should not intrude into the other's authority. Each government is supreme in its own sphere.
Cooperative Federalism Law and Legal Definition Cooperative federalism refers to a concept in which the state governments, local governments, and the federal government share responsibility in the governance of the people. They cooperate in working out details concerning which level of government takes responsibility for particular areas and creating policy in that area. The concept of cooperative federalism put forward the view that the national and state governments are partners in the exercise of governmental authority. It is also referred to as the new federalism.
Discussion of this quote from their statement,
"This matter is of extreme concern to our organization, our students, and, we believe, to the nation at large - that is, the elimination of a 'dual' federal system and the conversion to an exclusive 'cooperative' federal system."
would be most-pertinent as well.
Any time “domestic terrorist “ are mentioned, it is, going forward, strictly a reference to Antifa. They say domestic terrorist, you say Antifa. Don’t back down.
Congress & the Swamp appear to have been “terrorized” by the January 6th invasion.
They need to understand that if they do not govern “in the fear and admonition of the Lord”, then eventually, they must live under the fear and admonition of the governed.
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