“History shows when extremist movements coalesce around a charismatic leader who focuses their anger..a tipping point is reached where extreme rhetoric is turned into violent action..violence tends to escalate unless..leadership [is] defeated.” @AOL⁩ https://www.aol.com/attack-capitol-beginning-american-insurgency-100000599.html

The dictator must be rendered powerless. https://twitter.com/Heidi_Cuda/status/1349753505867710466

“Extremist movements also aggressively recruit from law enforcement and military communities to develop their hard power, a tactic perfected by the Islamic State, whose close alliance with Baathist military officers enabled it to launch a military-style juggernaut in 2014.”- @AOL

“Counterterrorism experts say violent extremist movements arising out of unstable societies have recurring patterns—beginning with small groups forming connections with other like-minded groups through secret communications. This is a hallmark in genesis of terrorist orgs.”- @AOL

“As they develop a coherent narrative and unifying ideology, extremist movements and leaders increasingly come out of the shadows and communicate over open forums in an effort to recruit and radicalize a wider following.”- @AOL

“The participation of former military members in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was revealed in the past week..The U.S. Army is reportedly investigating 25 people who participated in the attempted putsch, some of whom may be active-duty military.”- @AOL

“‘We witnessed last week a surgical strike at the heart of our democracy..to empower a movement that will lead to the melting of the foundation of our republic..we need a united approach to recognize the threat, and..law enforcement to dismantle these networks.’”- @Ali_H_Soufan