Comments on: SPLC Hate Group Count Tops 1,000 as Radical Right Expansion Continues

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:51:29 +0000

Homegrown terrorism HAS become the most internal
threat for this country. Cells are popping up, and they are
mounting in numbers more and more.

Law Enforcement know they are present, some have associations with members or cliques from their past.
And are loyal to the members and their tactics, targeting
individuals, groups.

L.E. members who are associated from their pasts will be
more committed to the homegrown terrorist group, more than honoring the hypocratic oath of serve and protect against the citizens the members are going after.

It is a thick blue line, of selective justice. Depending on who you are, or are NOT.

This keeps the hierarchy of control of a region to the
homegrown terrorists…….If the L.E. do not honor the
terrorists, they too become targets………….They would rather look the other way, when a homegrown associated terrorist, and their gang is tormenting persons by intimidation, harassment, vandalism, and psychological
attacks.

Only have to be in west central mn not be from the city, or county where the homegrown terrorists reside, and you are automatically a threat to their hierarchy, mindset, control.

They continue, until they have destroyed ppl’s lives, and driven them from the area…….only to have destroyed the targets financial, reputation, well being in their lives.

This is underground…… a lid kept on the goings on if ppl report the homegrown terrorism……..Mayberry it is not……
Nazi Stasi………it IS.

By: Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:20:38 +0000

The sovereign citizens should be feared just ask Robert Paudert Ex Police Chief of West Memphis, Ar they murdered his son and a fellow officer of the law! They are sick people!

By: Jeff Crocker

Jeff Crocker — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:25:22 +0000

Truth is best peddled alone. Truth is salable and needs not the “help” of prejudice nor crafty journalism.
This article is a classic example of the style of journizm that relys more on the power of printed words than it’s ability to understand or express rational tenets of morality. Craft and neglect often share the capacity to mingle half truths with truth. This practice strengthens the credibility of fiction, but tricks only those minds predisposed to embrace it. This article is cleverly written with a surface “calm” powered by the sort of deep resentment it purports to oppose. Here is a simple principle for the readers to consider. Truth is always plausible without the help of untruth. Truth is best recognized by the honest. Therefore it stands to reason that whoever intentionally adds fiction to help “sell” an idea…that person does not understand the inherent power of truth. A lack of truth comprehension may not hinder a journalists popularity, Popularity has never established itself as a reliable court of truth. The concept of a round earth was ludicrous to the masses for most of the time people have existed.
I would have appreciated the article much more if it had been careful to protect the folks who by humility, patience, generosity, kindness, praise less work, and pure love of neighbor give their lives to promoting goodwill and non violence. The article is in my opinion too broad in its inclusion of certain groups, and hypocritical in its application of the “hate group” branding.

By: fk

fk — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:45:49 +0000

@ConservativeGirly
These groupy were initially formed due to outrageous spending leading to increased taxation???? Thier motivation is not spending and taxation, its about hate, clear and simple. These issues can be dealt without hate, violence, marginalizing, or suppressing anyone..which is what hate groups do.
The article is about hate groups and the radical right, not about spending and finance. You cannot justify the behavior of a hate group no matter what thier reasons are.
Do the research and trace their roots. If you cannot see the point then youre probably a John Bircher or another hater.

By: Mykie Vincent

Mykie Vincent — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:41:20 +0000

Reading comments here can be discouraging, tonight I just want to thank the writers of so many well-thought and enlightened replies. I too, am tired of hate being wrapped in our flag, paraded as “American” or “patriotic” … it is neither.
I am disgusted by the rhetoric of Fox News, Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Palin, Bachman, Gingrich, Beck and others . It is a mindset I find repugnant and even worse when we allow it without holding people accountable for that “freedom”. Don’t tell me it hasn’t worsened as even men who race to lead our nation attempt to divide us by peppering political speeches with racial and social disparagements. Do we say, “oh, (s)he’s just pandering for votes”? …

A respected newscaster spoke of (hateful) remarks Rush Limbaugh had made recently, he said: “I know Rush, he is a good man”. Doesn’t his behavior dictate otherwise?

Back to point: To those of you not busy making excuses, trying earnestly to educate, and giving my tired heart a small dose of hope, Thank you!!!

Kyle’s Mom

By: WatchTower

WatchTower — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:12:35 +0000

I hope Eugene Delgaudio is included in the new list. As well as all the people who voted for him into office.

By: Charles Knause

Charles Knause — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:54:30 +0000

I am grateful for the good work that the SPLC does in terms of tracking organized hate groups. As a Notherner living in Central Florida I am well aware of how this neo-Confederacy movement is being catered to by the local power structure here in Florida. The local newspaper of record here in the Daytona Beach area owned and operated by Halifax Media Corporation with its CEO Michael Reading recently had a story about the “Confederate Sons Association of Florida” and the good work that they are doing on behalf of remembering the Confederate war dead. The title of the article that appeared in the local section of the Daytona Beach News Journal on 01/10/2012 is “Kin of Confederate soldier pays last respects centuries later.”

The deferential and toadying quality of this article is indeed more than obvious.

The fact of the matter is that the local power structure here in Florida and all throughout the South is now catering to the needs of such extreme hate groups. I say hate for the very good reason that the use of the term “damned Yankees” is now part of the jargon of most red-necks here in Florida to indicate a new level of hate that is being created such neo-Confederate groups.

This is the same tactic employed by the Nazis in Germany prior to their seizure of power in 1933. They created a cult around the “Frei-shooters” that was very much like this neo-Confederate thing.

The use of such veteran groups was a key part of the Nazi strategy. It formed the seed crystal for their movement and we are seeing such a development again this time in the USA.

I had a great-great, etc. who was a civil war vet who fought for the Union and lost an arm in the process. His name was Will Palmer.

I am proud of the fact that I am the direct decendant of such a brave and patriotic man; however, I do not use it as an excuse to stir up hatred against any other group.

By: JC

JC — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:08:05 +0000

All the radical anti-christ Jewish groups who propagandize America to suit their anti-christ agenda should be at the top of the hate group list with the SPLC near the top. Operation Cast lead speaks volumes about those of the same radical hatemonger warmonger Jewish persuassion, murdering Jewish Christians too. Anyone speaking the truth about radical hatemonger Jews is hammered an anti-semite by Zionist and their “useful idiots” Israel firsters. Hitler rightfully called them “HISSING HYDRA”.

By: Hatewatch

Hatewatch — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:41:11 +0000

SPLC law enforcement seminars are free of charge, as are all materials sent to law enforcement agencies. Teaching Tolerance materials sent to schools are also free. The Southern Poverty Law Center represents clients in lawsuits. If there was a financial settlement in a case against a publicly funded organization, the funds would go to our clients.

By: Ned

Ned — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:53:39 +0000

“Not a single one of your tax dollars goes to the SPLC. It is entirely funded by donations.”

What about money paid to them by “law enforcement” organizations for their “training?”

What about settlements from lawsuits against publicly funded organizations?

By: Alex nelson

Alex nelson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:43:00 +0000

What a crazy world! let us advocate for justice and peace. It is sad seeing the rise of so many hate groups.

By: Snorlax

Snorlax — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:02:53 +0000

Those Sovereign Citizen whackos scare me the most. They aren’t afraid of getting into shootouts with the law. That’s psychopathic. I hope there aren’t any in my neighborhood!!

By: Kate De Braose

Kate De Braose — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:31:36 +0000

People with Nazi sympathies don’t know what is the difference between fact and fiction. They adore poring over the tracts that are churned out by anti-freedom organizations, though. Somehow it makes them feel superior to see other people vilified and hurt in public. Lately those targeted groups include women, children, the handicapped, unemployed and everyone who belongs to a different religion. I am sure there are many more on an endless and growing list.
They enjoy “piling on” whatever victim that can be found in their vicinity, but don’t waste a second finding out what entity is actually responsible for their newly-created economic misery.
Unless people wake up to the real intentions of newly-minted “parties” of the privileged, we will all be slaves. I wonder how much satisfaction Nazis will get from their own lack of personal freedoms, then.

By: Connie Chastain

Connie Chastain — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:35:19 +0000

A note on the Patriot list pages says, “The list was compiled from field reports, Patriot publications, the Internet, law enforcement sources and news reports.”

What “field reports”? Who filed them? What are their credentials? In what manner are these field reports filed? Where are the raw reports? Who receives them and how are they edited?

What “Patriot publications”? Names, please? Links?

“The Internet.” LOL!!!

What “law enforcement”? City, county, state or federal? Names? Locations? Specific reports filed?

What “news reports”? In what news publications? Dates? Written by? Credentials?

By: Pjm220

Pjm220 — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:51:53 +0000

@ I wonder:

Obama is our first minority president. His election to the highest office in the land was of course going to bring out every little piece of dormant racism in whites. It is not the president that is dividing our country, but fear that whites may be treated like minorities have been and the near depression that we faced in 2009. All he is doing is showing up to work. The spike in hate groups illustrates the division quite nicely.

By: Pjm220

Pjm220 — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:43:19 +0000

Thanks, SPLC, for keeping track of the groups that promote hatred based on race/ethnicity/religion/sexual orientation in our nation. I appreciate all that you do to keep us aware of organizations that are working against freedom and equality.

By: Edward E. Scovill

Edward E. Scovill — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:03:35 +0000

It’s interesting that Fox News and its affiliated Rupert Murdoch
stations is not allowed to own stations, TV or radio, in Canada, or broadcast there because Canada has a law prohibiting broadcasting lies as news.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:56:23 +0000

MK Ultra,
Haven’t you heard, according to King no Neo-nazi (or white person or christian for that matter) has been involved in acts of terrorism in the last two years. Apparently, he missed the national news story about the Martin Luther King Jr. parade bombing attempt.

By: MK Ultra

MK Ultra — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:25:15 +0000

I hope the SPLC forwards a copy of this report to King so that he can investigate the threat of Christian radicalization/terrorism with his McCarthy panels.

By: Mitch Beales

Mitch Beales — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:24:34 +0000

Ian, “the danger is that organizations who are anti-Israel, anti-affirmative action, or pro-immigration restriction distort these debates with lies, antisemitism, or racism.” In my experience pro-israel and anti immigration organizations and individuals are as likely if not more likely to distort debates with lies and hate speech. Yusuf al-Qaradawi is 85 years old and has said many things in his long life. Some of them certainly seem hateful to me but others seem conciliatory and reasonable. I don’t think it would be appropriate to characterize a global organization such as the Muslim Brotherhood as a hate group based on the remarks of one old man who has, according to wikipedia, twice declined an offer to lead the organization.

By: Mitch Beales

Mitch Beales — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:05:47 +0000

i wonder your tax dollars are not available to the SPLC. On the other hand, thanks to “W”, they have been made available to “faith-based” organizations whose leaders use them to finance luxurious lifestyles including pedophilia. http://news.lalate.com/2010/09.....ong-faith/

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:40:39 +0000

i wonder,
How can our nation have change and seek equality when all the racists are hiding in the closet? It’s better to have racists in the open where their ideas can be challenged and their lies debunked. Our nation was divided before, we just couldn’t see that divide. “We all know it is always the white, far right, Chrisitans who are the terrorists and hate groups…right? ” Yes, that’s why groups like the Nation of Islam are on the list, I can see how “white and Christian” they are. And those crime statistics you mentioned, I can’t seem to find them anywhere in your post, when you cite something do remember to actually quote it (or atleast provide a link).

By: Aron

Aron — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:14:38 +0000

To I wonder

Not a single one of your tax dollars goes to the SPLC. It is entirely funded by donations.

By: i wonder

i wonder — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:28:42 +0000

I thought Obama was suppose to bring “Hope” and “Change” and “We Can” to our country….wow…looks like he has made our country more divided by what this article says. We all know it is always the white, far right, Chrisitans who are the terrorists and hate groups…right? I mean they do get the blame for all the hate in the country. However, one may look at the black on white versus white on black crime statistics.

Do any of my tax dollars go to support this southern poverty law center?

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:10:51 +0000

Mitch,

There are plenty of organizations that oppose Israeli policies that are not labeled antisemitic by mainstream Jewish leaders, just like there are plenty of organizations that support immigration restrictions and oppose affirmative action that are not labeled racist by civil rights leaders. However, the danger is that organizations who are anti-Israel, anti-affirmative action, or pro-immigration restriction distort these debates with lies, antisemitism, or racism. Even the most virulent neo-Nazi tries to hide his/her had behind mainstream concerns.

The websites for many organizations on the hate list are benign-looking.

The spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, wrote about Jews saying, “There is no dialogue between them and us, other than in one language — the language of the sword and force.” At a speech in Dayton, Ohio, he quoted religious urging Muslims to kill Jews “wherever you find them”.

By: Linnea

Linnea — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:22:41 +0000

To a few people who complained about there being no left-wing groups on the watch list: A few years ago, IR ran an article on some of the extreme animal-rights groups that have terrorized research labs. Not sure whether these groups made the official list, but I’m sure Hatewatch still has them on their radar to some extent.

By: Hatewatch

Hatewatch — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:27:37 +0000

We do not list the John Birch Society as a hate group. Our hate group listings can be found by state on the Hate Map:
http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/hate-map

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:23:07 +0000

The John Birch Society is on you list of hate groups. I would like to know what litmus test or criteria the SPLC uses to classify the John Birch Society as a hate group? To classify the John Birch Society as a hate group is ludicrous!

By: Ken Dreger

Ken Dreger — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:37:21 +0000

Southern Poverty Law Center
Attention Mr. Mark Potak
February 28, 2011
After a review of your web site we have noticed that you have named the Border Patrol Auxiliary as a Militia. We don’t know where you got this information from, but it is incorrect. If you visit the Border Patrol Auxiliary web site http://www.bpaux.org and research what we do you will find that our organization exists only to support All law Enforcement agencies as a neighborhood watch program like the Citizens Corps, CERT, Fire Corps, MRC, VIPS, COPS, NCPC, NATW and has no political affiliations or partakes in any political protests what so ever. BPAUX helps local, state and federal agencies across the nation in reporting illegal drug trafficking and human smuggling something that every American should be concerned with stopping. The only difference is that our members are usually some portion of a international border.
BPAUX has assisted in reporting thousands of human trafficking events as well as reporting millions of dollars in illegal drugs being smuggled into the USA. We also go into schools and teach students about the harmful effects of using drugs in our educational programs. Our members come from many different racial, political and ethnic backgrounds and we never discriminate on membership.
We feel that you should remove this organization from your web site to avoid any further confusion in this matter.
Please feel free to ask any further questions to our national leadership team, we would be glad to assist you in seeking the truth in these matters so you can maintain your creditability.

Respectfully
Ken Dreger
National Leadership
Border Patrol Auxiliary

By: Mitch Beales

Mitch Beales — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:23:33 +0000

Ian FAIR is not listed as a hate group simply because of Tanton’s past statements and associations. If that were the case the Sierra Club would also be listed. FAIR itself promotes hateful positions and repeatedly lies about immigrants and immigration.

The founders of the Al-Maghrib Institute may indeed be bigoted but a cursory look at their website suggests an organization whose primary goal is the promotion of a religion. Similarly MAS does not appear to support hate openly. I’m not sure why you believe the Muslim Brotherhood, a huge global organization, is anti-semitic but I see little evidence that they currently promote anti-semitism. I think one reason Muslim organizations are perceived as anti-semitic is the fact that they often oppose the actions of the state of Israel.