Are you at risk of being radicalised?

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Bowerbird, Mar 23, 2019.

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are you at risk of being radicalised?

  1. Not in a million

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  2. Anyone could be

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  3. I did not realise how easy it might be

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  4. I will happily join if it means I can continue to hate those I dislike

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  5. There is no such thing as radicalisation outside of certain religions

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  1. Capn Awesome

    Capn Awesome Well-Known Member

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    I didnt exclude Canada. What are you talking about?

    We are In a virtual statistical tie with Chile. Which Canada, Th US and Chile all allow guns. So the three safest countries in two continents have some of the most permissive gun laws.

    Instead of just putting a link there. Read it. We are the third safest. But actually pretty much identical with Chile. So tied with second or third. Either one is accurate.
     
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    I think we're diametrically opposed in all regards, but I'm glad I wasn't taking a drink as I read your post.:laughing:
     
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    Well, I voted "anyone can be."
    It seems people who turn dangerously radicalized lack significance in their own lives, blame all on one group (or group of ideas) and have some sort of following or other people egging them on. The internet is a perfect breeding ground.
    ...I dont think people become dangerous unless they are mental ill in some way.
     
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    :roll:

    You can't just call things you don't like "examples of radicalization".

    Maybe try disproving the claim first.
     
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    The infowars/4/8chan ideology, believed and promoted by millions of abject idiots, enacted by some. All complicit. But woe, liberals are a comin' to steal your freedom.
     
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    modernpaladin Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Nothing.

    I used to use this:
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    but I got tired of it.

    I also used to use a Punisher emblem, because I like The Punisher, but that got old as well.

    What does your horse represent?
     
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    Maybe double. And significant numbers of those DGU.
     
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    modernpaladin Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You go hunting trouble and you find it that's on you. You bring war to the US we tend to return the favor and we are a damn sight better at. And lets not forget that a hell of a lot of those were killed by other Muslims.
     
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    If you aren't paranoid about Russians you already are radicalized, at least according to most liberals...
     
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    The fact of the matter is that there are really only two types of people likely to be radicalize outside of certain religious sects, the desperate, and the desperately stupid.
     
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    Damn, though I was good.
     
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    Are you defending radicalisation?
     
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    So white people have a war against themselves, do they? :roll:
     
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    How is speaking about Islamic terrorism any different than the caucaphobia you have?
     
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    Well, grievances can lead to upheavals and revolutions, but grievances alone are not enough to radicalize people. Radicalization is, I think, a product of fear and frustration, a way to take back control from the foe - real or imaginary - who's seen as the root of all evil. Demonization and dehumanization of the "other" is a key component of radicalization.
     
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    Whoa, easy does it buddy... that sounds a little... radical.
     
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    No, Spooky is right. Parts of the left are indeed turning against white people. Not all the left, some are still sane, but there's a trend among so-called liberals to blame everything on white politics, culture, and religion. Mostly on the white American Christians. As if the world was this incredible paradise - unicorns, rainbows and hugs all day long everywhere - until evil white Americans came along.

    I can't understand how people who decry stupid generalizations when it comes to blacks, or Muslims, or Mexicans, are so eager to embrace stupid generalizations when it comes to white - mainly Christian - Americans.
     
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    Not the infowars variety.
     
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    Some individuals will view the act of committing murder as socially acceptable. Others will not.

    Ultimately that is what the matter comes down to. Nationalism poses no threat to anyone if the individuals who identify as nationalists are opposed to the act of committing murder. Without such an intent, it is nothing more than talk and impoliteness.
     
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    I saw that thread. Agreeing with the diagnosis is not the same as agreeing with the prescription. If an Islamist terrorist says he did it because we occupy their lands I might agree with that cause but vehemently disagree with the actions he took.

    Certainly you shouldn't be taken down for it. That's way too far.

    Don't forget that the shooter's plan is to get as many normie conservatives banned or censored on mainstream platforms so they go to Gab or 8ch or the dark web and radicalise. Overplaying your hand is dangerous.
     
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    So that is a yes from you?
     
  23. dairyair

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    We had people here say it was the victims faults, they were praying to god afterall.
    And we had a thread where the OP said he views were very much similar to the NZ murderer.
     
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    I started the thread, and so far, the mods have been moot on the subject.

    I just see this islamic invasion and there's far too much history with islam and christianity to ignore it.

    I don't agree with this killing of people just wanting to practice their religion, but what are they doing in NZ? Did they go there for something other than to spread their religion? I don't know precisely, but the christchurch shooter seems to feel that they are only there to spread their doctrine of hatred for non-muslims.

    I guess we would have to actually ask them, and they'd probably lie because that's also in their religion. They don't have to be truthful with infidels. It's like when talking with lefties about the second amendment. They look at the "well regulated" part, but refuse to acknowledge the "shall not be infringed" part.

    It's all a lie, and I think they know it as well, but they don't feel the need to be intellectually honest.
     
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    I have seen/heard stories on islamic hihad. And many who join the likes of radicalism fall into the same profile as those like the NZ shooter.
    Disenfranchised from society, lonely, and likely of low income.
     

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