Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Complete, Insane History of American Border Militias
May 9, 2019
Katy Stoll joins to dive deep into the chilling world of American border militias. They dissect the rampant racism fueling these groups and the absurdities behind their narratives. The rise (and fall) of figures like Shauna Ford is explored, highlighting her tumultuous journey in the Minutemen. There’s humor sprinkled throughout, including a wild incident in Seattle. The dark influence of border militias, their bizarre conspiracy theories, and their violent antics raise crucial questions about community safety and immigration policy.
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Simcox's Charisma
- Chris Simcox, unlike prior militia leaders, appeared clean-cut and charismatic, thus mainstreaming the movement.
- He gave speeches at events like CPAC and Republican fundraisers, showcasing night vision images of immigrants and corpses.
The Illegals
- At a Republican fundraiser, a country duo called "The Wright Brothers" performed a song titled "The Illegals."
- The song, dedicated to Simcox, featured simplistic lyrics like, "Tell me why do we allow the illegals? After all, they're illegal."
Minutemen Splinter
- Simcox earned the nickname "The Little Prince" due to his controlling behavior and alleged misuse of donations.
- The Minutemen splintered into over 50 groups, some even patrolling the Canadian border for infiltrators.