White House 'Violent Extremism' Strategy To Combat Al Qaeda, Other Radical Groups

[Skip_In_Boulder]

The Freepers are really having a shit fit over this one.

WASHINGTON -- Local communities around the country are best suited to take on the challenge of combatting the kind of violent extremism that inspires people to kill, the Obama administration concludes in a new national plan to fight the threat of al-Qaida and other violent radicals at home.

And although al-Qaida and like-minded groups pose the "most significant and direct" threat to the U.S., the strategy focuses on violent extremism of all varieties because violent ideologies change over time and "new threats will undoubtedly arise in the future," according to an unclassified draft of the strategy obtained by The Associated Press. It is expected to be released Wednesday.

The eight-page plan, more than a year in the making, is short on specifics and stakes out no new ground on the thorny issue of homegrown terrorism. It repeats many of President Barack Obama's past statements and in parts is quite similar to a document President George W. Bush's administration produced five years ago.

"The United States government will work tirelessly to counter support for violent extremism and to ensure that, as new violent groups and ideologies emerge, they fail to gain a foothold in our country," the strategy says. "Achieving this aim requires that we all work together – government, communities, the private sector, the general public, and others – to develop effective programs and initiatives."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/03/white-house-violent-extremism-strategy_n_916911.html

[FiveGoodMen]

1. So... report anything funny about your neighbors?

[Shandris]

2. Oooh I know this one! Total Information Awareness!

But...we already have that one now. It's called 'Facebook'.