OT: Stupid Idiots plotting to overthrow the gov't get caught by FBI. [LOCKED]

Submitted by JamesBondHerpesMeds on October 8th, 2020 at 12:14 PM

There's no other way, really, to describe a bunch of stupid neckbeards gathering in a field to try and overthrow the Governor, then getting caught by the FBI trying to do it.

As smitten with the Mitten as we all are...these boys are dumb, and they should feel dumb.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/governor-gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-plot-militia/5921409002/

[Locking this up.  I just took a quick 3-minute scan thru 6 pages and it's obvious the thread had long-ago degenerated into mostly mud-slinging.] 

Monocle Smile

October 8th, 2020 at 3:46 PM ^

Almost all of that is wrong.

There are no "members" of antifa and the dude in the article absolutely does not say "member." He says "activist."

Furthermore, you said antifa burned down the courthouse, not that a specific activist describing themselves as antifa thought the burning was necessary.

Clown clown clowny clown

Shop Smart Sho…

October 8th, 2020 at 1:53 PM ^

1. Antifa is a movement, aimed at preventing the spread of fascism. It's roots go back to the interregnum in Europe. 

2. Please provide any proof for your claim that antifa is attempting to overthrow a state government. I'm sure you'll have lots of it.

3. The group that prompted this thread was first noticed because they were attempting to get the addresses of police in order to kill them. White nationalists carry out the large majority of all terrorist activities in this country. 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/27/us-rightwing-extremists-attacks-deaths-database-leftwing-antifa

I suggest you expand your media diet if you actually believe the things you're posting.
If you're just trolling, please head back to 8chan.

Swazi

October 8th, 2020 at 12:43 PM ^

Lmao, so they think they were going to kidnap Whitmer and then just live happily ever after ruling Michigan?

 

These the same knuckleheads that were crying some rivers at the state capitol building about wearing masks and staying home?

CompleteLunacy

October 8th, 2020 at 7:35 PM ^

I mean it makes sense though in a way, right? 

If you're pissing off bad people that much, you must be doing something right.

If you're buddy buddy with the bad people, you must be doing something wrong. Trump literally refused to directly condemn white supremacy and instead told the Proud Boys to "stand by". Trump has pissed off all of the leaders of our allies while befriending dictators. He even admitted this to Bob Woodward! 

“The tougher and mean they are, the better I get along with them,” Trump admits to Woodward in an interview. “Maybe it’s not a bad thing.”

Sorry, dumbass, it is a bad thing.

And just so I'm clear because I can hear the "BLM! ANTIFA!!!" rebuttal now...Biden has already very clearly denounced the riots violence of some protests. It's really not that hard. All Trump had to say was "Of course I denounce white supremacy!" 

njvictor

October 8th, 2020 at 12:44 PM ^

I guess a few right wing terrorists took Trump's "LIBERATE MICHIGAN" tweet literally

Also, the usual anti-Whitmer suspects are unusually quiet on the board rn...

Infectious Dis…

October 8th, 2020 at 12:49 PM ^

On a side note to all this insanity, can anyone explain to me why Whitmer's face is always so shiny?  Maybe they were trying to capture her to do a study on why she looks like she has been polished with a buffing compound.

Goggles Paisano

October 8th, 2020 at 12:52 PM ^

I'm waiting for a poster on here to come out and say he/she knows one of these dipshits.  This board is very far reaching and someone may have went to school with one of these folks or something.  It would be interesting to know their opinions of these guys prior to this crime.  

Marvin

October 8th, 2020 at 12:53 PM ^

When people’s lives fundamentally lack purpose, a crazy thing is they often make stuff up. The government wants to take us over so we need assault rifles and a mission statement. Westerners are blaspheming infidels and we must kill them. Etc etc. 

lhglrkwg

October 8th, 2020 at 3:12 PM ^

I think that's a good point. The white nationalist militiaman has far more in common with the Islamic terrorist than he'd ever care to admit. Disillusioned men, looking for an enemy to punish, radicalized by the extreme right wing ends of their culture.

IGotJobbed

October 8th, 2020 at 1:01 PM ^

Should be labeled as a coup to overthrow the dictator of Michigan.

runandshoot

October 8th, 2020 at 4:38 PM ^

"Levying war isn’t limited to formally declaring war. It includes any forcible opposition to the execution of a public law. Such “forcible opposition” ordinarily requires actual use of force by multiple people with the common purpose of preventing some law from being enforced. Weapons aren’t always required; sheer numbers can be enough.

Merely conspiring to overthrow the government isn’t levying war—there must be an actual assemblage of people who are ready and intend to use force. So, no person acting alone can be guilty of levying war."

Or maybe in a similar vein, seditious conspiracy...either way, it is not a good look...

 

BlockM

October 8th, 2020 at 1:17 PM ^

Literally sent a message to the group saying "OK, well how's everyone feel about kidnapping?"

*facepalm*

johacket

October 8th, 2020 at 1:22 PM ^

Great work on FBI, MSP and US Attorney's office for apprehending and charging these domestic terrorists...mentioning these extremists surveyed numerous state bridge underpasses to plant explosives to deter/distract LEOs while they executed this plot...throw the book at 'em!

Goggles Paisano

October 8th, 2020 at 1:26 PM ^

I'm listening to the press conference right now and the list of charges against these dickheads is very lengthy.  I doubt they get out of the clink anytime in this century.  

I also hear they refer to themselves as "Wolverine Watchmen" - ugh for obvious reasons.  

Cam

October 8th, 2020 at 1:50 PM ^

Playing G.I. Joe is fun until the FBI comes knocking. Rot in prison, you domestic terrorist assholes. 

Harlans Haze

October 8th, 2020 at 2:02 PM ^

Man, CHS-2 has some big ol' crystal balls. Hope he (assuming) is careful. Can't be that hard for the rest of the group to figure out the identity based on all the meetings.

scfanblue

October 8th, 2020 at 2:07 PM ^

Really really bad. Thank God the FBI, state, and local law enforcement was on the job.