New Zealand's government classifies the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization

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The New Zealand government has declared the far-right U.S. extremist group Proud Boys a terrorist organization.

The Proud Boys' role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, as well as their chauvinistic beliefs, hyper-nationalism and violent messaging contributed to the decision, the New Zealand Police said in a document published this week.

The New Zealand government defines terroristic acts as those "carried out for the purpose of advancing an ideological, political, or religious cause," intended to "intimidate a population" or "cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, one or more persons," among other things.

The New Zealand police also classify the Proud Boys as practicing crypto-fascism, in which they attempt to hide their true beliefs from "normal people" and authorities in order to appeal to a wider group of American men.

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/30/1108841462/new-zealands-government-classifies-the-proud-boys-as-a-terrorist-organization

[PJMcK]

1. Good for NZ

Why can't the U.S. Government do the same? Why is New Zealand wise and brave enough to do this but Americans can't do the same?

Actually, I know the answer to my own question. It's the same reason Michael Flynn hasn't been recalled to active duty and then court-martialed for his seditious behavior and crimes.

Our country is inundated with seditionists who are hell-bent on the treasonous overthrow of our governments. TPTB are afraid of an uprising by these un-American traitors.