Nunes: Democrats Will Further Weaponize Intel Community Against ‘Domestic Extremists’ (enemies, FBI)

[uggabugga]

of course he is correct.

House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes (R-CA) said Republicans expect Democrats to further weaponize the intelligence community against “domestic extremists,” much as how they used it to further the Russia collusion hoax against former President Donald Trump.

Nunes said in his opening statement at Thursday’s committee hearing on worldwide threats:

"The Democrats see political benefits in characterizing wide swathes of American citizens, particularly Republicans and conservatives, as politically suspect, potentially violent, and deserving of government surveillance. However, I will remind those assembled here today that our Intelligence Community exists solely to counteract foreign threats."

He added:

"History shows that major abuses occur when our intelligence capabilities are turned inward to spy on our own citizens—from the FBI spying on Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s and ‘60s to its surveillance of Republican party members in 2016. This is a red line that simply cannot be crossed—in fact, this committee was created in large part to ensure that line would not be crossed."

Nunes said it is concerning that the Biden administration has directed the Director of National Intelligence to lead a report on domestic violence terrorism, since the DNI gathers intelligence on threats external to the U.S., not internal. He added that it was worrying to see a growing number of classified products from the National Counterterrorism Center focused on U.S.-based individuals with no foreign influence or connection.

and by 'domestic extremists', they mean conservatives that oppose their tyranny.

[rjshae]

Remember the intelligence agencies were weaponized against internal enemies following 9/11. This is just more of the same.

[ChrisC]

Translation: we will control your speech, opinions, and thoughts. And any speech, opinion, and thought not in line with our leftist ideology will be terminated.

[Seacove]

So no need to look for Timothy McVeighs?

[MMS02760]

I for once hope he is right. Something needs to be done to protect America against these dangerous domestic terrorists.

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by MMS02760

I for once hope he is right. Something needs to be done to protect America against these dangerous domestic terrorists.

You mean those with an opinion differing from yours.

[rjshae]

Originally Posted by ChrisC

You mean those with an opinion differing from yours.

Those with a different opinion who violently storm the Capitol probably need to be investigated.

[jghorton]

We are living in a dangerous time: No legislative checks and balances on Democrat extremism, likely gutting of SCOTUS to again turn that into a 'third legislative body,' and a time when the media has run-off the rails (in terms of truth and credibility) ... and is now fully in the D-camp. We also have a President who lends some credence to prior concerns about his mental/physical competence (and a VP who could not even gain traction with her own party in the primaries). Meanwhile, Nancy, Schummer, AOC, Omar and that ilk seem to be running amuck, like kids in a candy store ... with the spectre of a $2+ TRILLION spending bill on the horizon.

There are reasons why Advice and Consent - and dual party Checks and Balances were considered essential by the founding fathers, ... and are in real danger of being destroyed today.

[uggabugga]

Originally Posted by rjshae

Those with a different opinion who violently storm the Capitol probably need to be investigated.

what about the ones that strolled through the doors held open by capitol police, and the ones who never entered the building?
investigate them too?

[CCbaxter]

Just like we weaponize cops against criminals?