And and Rob, I want to get back to the situation that we're seeing unfold in Bondi Beach. Um, if you can give our viewers a little bit of background on what has played out here. We know that there were at least 11 people that were killed by a gunman who targeted a Jewish celebration.Um the the rise of anti-semitism around the country is something uh that we talk about often on this show, but it also is a global problem in in this kind of environment. Um I mean, how do police even prevent something like this ...

In many parts of Europe populist-right parties have moderated as they have grown, shedding unpopular policies and personnel. If anything, the AfD in Germany is growing more radical https://t.co/SLmmKLVkSv ...

With new details emerging in last week's deadly ambush of National Guardsmen in Washington DC, we're now learning the suspect is a former member of an elite unit of Afghans trained by the CIA during the war in Afghanistan. >> Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome tells NBC News that he apparently became radicalized when he was already here in the US. >> We believe he was radicalized since he's been here in this country.Uh we do believe it was through connections in his home community and state and we're ...

The head of Department of Homeland Security says the alleged shooter of two National Guardsmen last week was possibly radicalized after arriving in the US from Afghanistan in 2021. We do believe it was through connections in his home community and state and we're going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him. But uh anyone who has information on this needs to know that we will be coming after you and we will bring you to justice.We absolutely will persecute you. How are those Afghans reacting a ...

The Referral Action Day involved authorities in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the U.K., all of which had reported the misuse of a variety of gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms to radicalize other users and spread terrorist content online. https://t.co/5VZhw2thJ4 ...

RT Aysha (@AyshaSusmaz)People blame Netanyahu. But he didn’t create a society that celebrates massacres, steals land, and dehumanizes Palestinians. Israeli society is the problem. And until lsraelis are de-radicalised, no leader, right or “left”, will stop the bloodshed. ...

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Extremism & Radicalization: Core Arguments - The "Great Replacement Theory," a conspiracy alleging the replacement of white populations by minorities, has migrated from fringe groups to the mainstream, repackaged with softer language but retaining dangerous concepts like "invasion" [3] - This theory often combines racism with antisemitism, falsely claiming that Jewish groups and feminists conspire to reduce white birth rates and increase immigration [7][8][9] - Misogyny plays a significant role in mobilizing violence, with gendered motivations often overlooked in extremism research [12][13][14][15] Manifestos & Transnationalization - Extremist manifestos serve as blueprints, with attackers referencing and building upon previous acts of violence and ideologies [5][16][17] - Violent extremism is transnationalizing, with the United States exporting extremist ideologies that are taking root in Europe, Australia, and even parts of the Global South [18] - The "Great Replacement Theory" is adaptable and used to demonize minorities globally [19] Political & Societal Impact - Mainstream politicians using language echoing extremist ideas normalizes these concepts and shifts the Overton window of acceptable discourse [20][21] - This normalization demonizes minorities and immigrants, potentially leading to backlash and violence [21][22] - The combination of widespread anxiety, anger, and access to weapons in a country of over 330 million people, coupled with extremist messaging, increases the risk of attacks [23] Counter-Arguments & Rebuttals - The "Great Replacement Theory" is based on false conspiracy theories and untrue ideas about danger [25] - Immigrants do not have a higher crime rate than native-born Americans [25] - Some extremist ideologies combine replacement theory with environmental concerns, attempting to draw in individuals from environmental movements [26][27]

Legal & Investigation - A 22-year-old suspect is expected to be indicted on first-degree murder charges in Utah, with the Department of Justice considering federal charges [1] - DNA evidence, including that from a screwdriver and a towel wrapped around the firearm, positively matched the suspect in custody [2] - The suspect allegedly confessed to the shooting in an online chat group [1] - Search warrants are being executed to gather evidence from electronic devices seized from the suspect's home and his romantic partner, including computers, laptops, gaming systems, and cell phones [3][4] Political Reactions & Commentary - The suspect allegedly stated in a text message exchange that he had the opportunity to "take out Charlie Kirk" due to irreconcilable hatred [3] - President Trump stated the suspect may have been radicalized on the internet [5][6] - Vice President J D Vance and Steven Miller attribute political violence largely to the left, vowing vengeance [8] - There are claims that a growing and powerful minority on the far left celebrates political violence [9][10] - The Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and the government will use every resource to dismantle domestic terror networks [12]

Security Threats & Responses - US Capitol Police are on track to work through 14,000 threat assessment cases involving members of Congress by the end of the year, up 9,000 from last year [1] - High-profile members of Congress are receiving daily death threats, necessitating added security regardless of political affiliation [3] - Security protocols are outdated and not designed for a digital threat environment [2] - Protection strategies involve making high-profile individuals "super hard targets," potentially shifting attacks to more vulnerable, outspoken individuals [6] Target Vulnerability & Copycat Effect - The killing of Charlie Kirk represents a new type of target and assassination, potentially leading to copycat attacks [5][7] - Soft targets, or outspoken individuals, are likely to see a perpetual increase in threats [7] - Traditional security measures may not be adequate for protecting individuals in public spaces with line-of-sight issues [9][10] Radicalization & Social Media Influence - Self-radicalization and lone wolf attackers are a growing concern, making tracking and prevention more difficult [11][12] - Social media contributes to the problem by amplifying opinions and making it difficult to filter legitimate threats [12][13] - There is a decrease in empathy due to the increase of social media [20] - The prefrontal cortex doesn't fully develop until 25, making young people more susceptible to outside influences [16][17] Mitigation Strategies - Tone down the rhetoric and reduce online engagement to create a safer environment [13][15] - Limit children's access to devices and monitor their online consumption [18][19]