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The hosts explore the etymology of the word "reckoning," tracing it back to Proto-Germanic roots meaning to "count" or "settle an account." They discuss the aggressive connotations of the term "racial reckoning," suggesting it implies a "settling of the score" or "getting back" for historical grievances, which contributes to the anxiety felt by the general public.
Former FBI agent Michael German explains how the bureau creates labels like "Black Identity Extremist" to justify targeting activists protected by the First Amendment. He argues that the FBI often molds disparate acts of violence into a perceived "movement" to gain more funding and power. The discussion transitions into how these tactics are now being applied to "Domestic Violent Extremists" (DVE), a term the hosts suggest is currently coded for white nationalists.
Former FBI agent Michael German criticizes the Bureau for creating the Black Identity Extremist label to justify surveillance of activists protected by the First Amendment. The hosts discuss the "six-week cycle" theory, where the FBI allegedly manufactures or hypes threats to maintain public relevance and secure budget increases. They argue that the Dallas and Baton Rouge shootings were rolled into a single movement label for administrative convenience.
