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(144,656 posts) Mon Nov 4, 2024, 06:41 PM Nov 4

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Proud Boys claim they'll be at polling places as Trump ups violent rhetoric and election fraud claims [View all]

Source: NBC News

Nov. 4, 2024, 6:19 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA — As Donald Trump yet again tells his supporters he can lose Tuesday only if there's massive voter fraud and as he ramps up violent rhetoric about Democrats and other "enemies," members of the far-right group that put more "boots on the ground" than any other at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, say they're mobilizing.

The last time Trump tried to overturn his election loss, the Proud Boys played a critical role, jumping into action on Jan. 6 just weeks after Trump gave the group a major recruitment boost by telling it to “stand back and stand by” during a presidential debate. The group, which was “thirsting for violence and organizing for action,” sent members to the Capitol to act as “Donald Trump’s army,” federal prosecutors said later. Several Proud Boys leaders were ultimately convicted of seditious conspiracy and are still in prison, including former chairman Enrique Tarrio, who is serving 22 years, the longest sentence given to any Jan. 6 defendant.

But the decentralized all-male far-right group remains active around the country, and some of its members are openly making plans to get involved in Tuesday’s elections, as Trump closes his campaign by talking about shooting through the media; calls his political opponents “evil,” “dangerous” and “the enemy within”; and spreads more baseless predictions of election fraud.

At least 30 of the 34 active and public Telegram channels operated by Proud Boys chapters across the country have once again been rallying support for Trump, posting pro-Trump content since the beginning of October, according to an analysis by Advance Democracy, a nonprofit research organization. Many groups are posting memes and content that suggest that the 2024 election will be stolen from Trump.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/proud-boys-claim-polling-places-trump-ups-violent-rhetoric-election-fr-rcna178386

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Proud Boys claim they'll be at polling places as Trump ups violent rhetoric and election fraud claims [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 4 OP

I'll tell ya... JPK Nov 4 #1

Why are you calling them girls? CrispyQ Nov 4 #4

Human Proud Boys don't know that "Proud boys" is what cattle ranchers used to call their gelded males. ancianita Nov 4 #7

Sorry to disappoint. ShazzieB Nov 5 #40

Oh, you don't at all. Fact is, I know all that. ancianita Nov 5 #43

Thank you! Perfectly stated!! CrispyQ Nov 5 #45

Seriously?? proud "girls"??? Is there a reason for this sexist insult? niyad Nov 4 #20

I defiantly wouldn't say it (being a women) but, perhaps he meant girls, as in innocent girls. Strange thing is... chouchou Nov 5 #48

Lock them up. Evolve Dammit Nov 4 #2

Relax, Garland is all over this, gab13by13 Nov 4 #3

.... Think. Again. Nov 4 #8

"He doesn't leak" -- In fact, he doesn't do anything! PSPS Nov 4 #14

So with his talk of L. Cheney, shooting the fake media bucolic_frolic Nov 4 #5

Let's hope that LEOs uphold their oath johnnyfins Nov 5 #37

If you see voter intimidation call 866-OUR VOTE TomSlick Nov 4 #6

Didn't I just read a post about the National Guard being at polling places too? Think. Again. Nov 4 #9

I believe that Gov. Inslee has activated some NG personnel. niyad Nov 4 #19

So did I orangecrush Nov 4 #28

I heard radio recording . That guy means business. oasis Nov 5 #33

18 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracy Hermit-The-Prog Nov 4 #10

They can Delarage Nov 4 #11

Ugh. GB_RN Nov 4 #12

They better stay outside the perimeter Marthe48 Nov 4 #13

I hope the FBI has some inside moles within the proud boys kimbutgar Nov 4 #15

They do Red Mountain Nov 4 #17

So will I..... Red Mountain Nov 4 #16

F DonOld t@#$p kimbutgar Nov 4 #18

Double that..... Red Mountain Nov 4 #21

I like the Billy Bragg LA Blue Bengal Nov 4 #24

Ummmm, proud boys?? There is a reason this little old childfree cat lady carries niyad Nov 4 #22

Bet that purse orangecrush Nov 4 #29

It does indeed, but not for the obvious reason you might think. niyad Nov 4 #30

I was thinking orangecrush Nov 4 #31

Will have to check into that. Battery operated??? I just use those little niyad Nov 4 #32

Gas operated orangecrush Nov 5 #35

I tend to think there'll be a LOT of egg on a LOT of faces Wed. evening. Torchlight Nov 4 #23

If it's one thing the feds are good at, it's infiltration. johnnyfins Nov 5 #38

The Shame Boys need to get some genuine humility Clouds Passing Nov 4 #25

They are cowards newdeal2 Nov 4 #26

this is why all Democrats Figarosmom Nov 4 #27

Fuck around, find out. ZonkerHarris Nov 5 #34

They can be at the polling places COL Mustard Nov 5 #36

These boys have nothing to be proud of IronLionZion Nov 5 #39

Why are the Proud Boys not declared a terrorist organization yet??? travelingthrulife Nov 5 #41

Here is a good discussion on that BumRushDaShow Nov 5 #42

Thank you for the resource. travelingthrulife Nov 5 #44

Intending to intimidate black folks in particular or all of us? mahina Nov 5 #46

Piss on the Bozo Boys. Owl Nov 5 #47

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