fromacomrade:

From Conrad:

Many of you seem shocked by the bombing attempts on CNN and prominent Democrats.

I’m not. I saw this coming a year ago.

After Charlottesville, Richard Spencer released a statement via his proxies in which he called for the alt-right to adopt a doctrine of “leaderless resistance” (terrorism committed by individuals or small groups). He named, the DNC, Planned Parenthood as well as environmentalist and queer groups as prospective targets. (He did not name any far left groups or movements). https://itsgoingdown.org/richard-spencers-website-calls-leaderless-resistance-kkk/

Two years ago, 3 militiamen tried to blow up a mosque in Kansas as well as an apartment complex home to Somali immigrants. Despite assurances from law enforcement and the mayor, 200 Somalis packed up and left town over the weekend. Smart people. https://www.npr.org/2018/03/20/595163065/mosque-bombing-plot-rattles-immigrants-in-kansas-meat-triangle

Then of course there was the Austin Bombings which were written off as a “lone wolf” attack even though the targets were all prominent PoC including a 17 year old jazz bassist who should be studying at Oberlin right now. His name was Draylen Mason.

Also, this nazi blew himself up making bombs this past April.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/04/13/wisconsin-man-who-blew-himself-up-might-have-been-white-supremacist-making-isis-style-bombs/?utm_term=.88734904831d

Also also, an apocalyptic neo-nazi death cult known as the Atomwaffen Division (which includes active duty military) has continued to organize throughout the US and Canada despite being linked to 5 murders and at least one dirty bomb plot. ProPublica and PBS have exposed their entire network and yet federal law enforcement does nothing.

Rep. Keith Ellison has called for investigations into organized white supremacist infiltration of the military but to no avail. https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/atomwaffen-division

Not to mention, Trump has been blowing the dogwhistle constantly for the past 2 years.

Stop with the sanctimonious calls for “civility” and condemnations of “divisiveness”. You’re not helping. Both sides are not to blame and if you dare say that to my face I will slap you. Planned Parenthood and the Democratic Socialists of America aren’t mailing pipe bombs to Mitt Romney and Fox News. Stop telling people they need to “get out and vote” as if it’s a cure for all of society’s ills. (Yes, I will vote. I always vote. that’s not what this conversation is about)

You need to do much more than vote.

You need to acknowledge that the republic is failing at an exponential rate and adjust your politics accordingly. Realize that this is going to get worse still before it gets better and that the elections this year or in 2020 will not ameliorate civil strife but accelerate it. After the midterms, the next round of bombs may actually go off.

You need to build a network of trusted people who share your values that is apart from work, school, family, old friends etc.

You need to reach out the the most vulnerable people in your community and ask them what you can do to help.

You need to learn how to defend yourself.

If you can, stay cash heavy and grow a garden.

I love all of you. Good Luck.