

2. The Silent Brotherhood
12 snips Oct 10, 2019
Kevin Flynn, former reporter and Denver City Councilman, discusses his book about the Silent Brotherhood, a violent white supremacist group. He delves into their radicalization and the chilling impact of 'The Turner Diaries' on domestic terrorism. Flynn highlights the group's criminal activities, including bank heists and the assassination of radio host Alan Berg. Additionally, he explores the dangerous ideology that fueled their agenda to overthrow the government, shedding light on the historical context of hate media and its repercussions.
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Matthews' Early Extremism
- Robert Matthews' path to white supremacy began early, influenced by the John Birch Society's anti-communist literature.
- His involvement in the Sons of Liberty militia ended after a friend's murder-suicide.
Relapse into Extremism
- Matthews moved to Washington State seeking a fresh start, even expressing a desire to leave the white supremacist movement.
- Loneliness and isolation, however, drew him back into extremist circles.
Aryan Nations Ideology
- Aryan Nations, led by Richard Butler, promoted Christian Identity, a belief system claiming only Aryans are true Christians.
- This ideology fuels their vision of a whites-only kingdom of heaven on earth.