Sounds Like Hate Baseless: Part III
Oct 29, 2020
Uncovering murky truths, the hosts delve into the violent world of neo-Nazi groups, focusing on the Base's chilling recruitment tactics. Secret recordings reveal disturbing vetting processes and radicalization paths, illustrating the connections across extremist networks. The discussion highlights law enforcement gaps and the potential for mass violence, alongside community responses to arrests. Insights into motivations for joining these groups and legislative efforts to combat domestic terrorism add depth to this crucial conversation.
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Reporter Targeted And Undeterred
- Ryan Thorpe recounts receiving death threats and seeing his photo flashed in a Base propaganda video after reporting on Patrick Matthews.
- He refused to be intimidated and continued reporting despite RCMP warnings and threats.
Recruit Shares Radicalization And Skills
- An applicant named Dakov describes radicalization from teenage fascist forums and recruitment via known extremists like Heinrich and Lion.
- He lists skills (physics, plane work, ballistics) and O9A-slavic pagan beliefs during vetting.
Occasional Genocide Rhetoric Among Friendly Talk
- UC Berkeley D-Lab found mostly moderate hate speech punctuated by genocidal, dehumanizing outbursts in 83 hours of recordings.
- The mix of camaraderie and extreme violent talk signals mobilization rather than mere rhetoric.