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Why is the government targeting incels? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by MrHand@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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You may have heard of the “Countering Violent Extremism” program under DHS.

They’ve deployed the tactics used to fight terrorists against domestic citizens. For example, incels. When I posted on the web forum incels dot is, I didn’t know it was Department of Homeland Security operation against men who say they are romantically deprived. I didn’t know I was interacting with larping feds who encourage extremist rhetoric. Consequently I was put on a watchlist and am subject to intrusive monitoring.

I share a lot of my experience here.

https://twitter.com/WrongedIncel

My question is, is it far that the government is so targeting incels?

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[–] JoBo@feddit.uk 48 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Blaming others for all your problems is a strong risk factor for doing violence to others. Grow up, get a fucking grip, and you'll be fine.

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[–] pragmaOnce@lemmy.world 44 points 1 year ago

God help us, a fucking incel feels victimized

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 34 points 1 year ago (34 children)

Have you LOOKED at the recent shooters?

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/26/1196195934/jacksonville-florida-dollar-store-shooting

White male, early 20s, lives with mom and dad, writing manifestos... Why SHOULDN'T the authorities be looking at incels?

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[–] MummifiedClient5000@feddit.dk 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Get help man

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[–] Pandoras_Can_Opener@mander.xyz 17 points 1 year ago

Thoughts and prayers!

a trans person

[–] Falmarri@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yikes dude

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[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.org 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

edit: added archive link

They target a lot of groups.

They target "lone-actors", most likely due to asocial behavior and more extreme view points.

https://web.archive.org/web/20210325054915/https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OPSR_TP_TEVUS_Comparing-Lone-Actor-Terrorism_Hate-Crimes_Group-Terrorism_2013-508.pdf

Direct Link: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OPSR_TP_TEVUS_Comparing-Lone-Actor-Terrorism_Hate-Crimes_Group-Terrorism_2013-508.pdf

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