Neo-Nazis find themselves outnumbered in south Minneapolis

[justaguy]

http://www.startribune.com/local/634542 ... ec8O7EyUsl

Neo-Nazis find themselves outnumbered in south MinneapolisLast update: October 3, 2009 - 6:13 PM

A brief demonstration by four members of a neo-Nazi group in south Minneapolis Saturday morning drew far more counterprotesters, whose shouts quickly drowned out the brief chants from members of the small group.

The protesters, who call themselves members of the National Socialist Movement, were in the Twin Cities to protest an anti-white-supremacy workshop at the south Minneapolis YWCA. Counter-protesters, who spread the word among various groups that the neo-Nazis were coming, arrived armed with signs, and some with tomatoes with which they pelted the protesters.

After standing on the street south of the YWCA for about 30 minutes, the neo-Nazis -- all men -- were escorted to their car by Minneapolis police officers, followed by the 200 counterprotesters. The neo-Nazis declined to comment.

"Frankly, I'm surprised there are only four of them," said Jon Senum, 47. "I guess it's a good sign that maybe racism is on its way out."

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[TC95GT]

"Frankly, I'm surprised there are only four of them," said Jon Senum, 47. "I guess it's a good sign that maybe racism is on its way out."

Racism isn't on it's way out it's just going through some changes.

[Pat]

Wish I had known. I just found some rotten fruit in the bottom of my frig. Fark 'em!

[VikesFan1]

"Frankly, I'm surprised there are only four of them," said Jon Senum, 47. "I guess it's a good sign that maybe racism is on its way out."

Racism isn't on it's way out it's just going through some changes.

+100

[tacticalninja32]

Me too would have been a great youtube video

[nyffman]

So, groups like this have been in obvious decline, if they were ever a real force in this country. Yeah, there was slavery, that was a long time ago and the slave owners could hardly be described as "socialist". Either way, they have declined to near nonexistance. What do you think would cause a resurgence in their ranks, if anything?

[justaguy]

Not according to The Southern Poverty Law Center.

[nyffman]

SPLC would obviously have an interest in inflating the numbers. Not saying they are, just saying. Maybe I don't understand the map. Does that map say there are 8 members in MN or 8 chapters? Since they could only scrape together a group of 4, maybe it is membership.

[chunkstyle]

If there are only 4, why does there need to be an "anti-white supremacy workshop", in the first place?

[nyffman]

Probably because the SPLC is trying to whip up support for their ideas.

[justaguy]

http://www.splcenter.org/intel/map/hate.jsp

[Pat]

One evening not long ago I was researching a little know group called Stillehilfe, or quiet aid. These folks provide aid and assistance to aging SS members all over the world. WTF thought I...

My searching quickly brought me to several heavilly frequented white supremicist sites. Really creapy crap out there. I got the feeling that there were a lot more of these asshats than most would ever have thought.

[princewally]

SPLC would obviously have an interest in inflating the numbers. Not saying they are, just saying. Maybe I don't understand the map. Does that map say there are 8 members in MN or 8 chapters? Since they could only scrape together a group of 4, maybe it is membership.

It's got to be chapters. I know there is a small gaggle of KKK, complete with grand-poomba, operating in northern Minnesota.

[DakotaPatriot]

Wish I had known. I just found some rotten fruit in the bottom of my frig. Fark 'em!

Agreed. This was only a few blocks from my house. Glad they didn't last more than a half-hour. From one of the videos on Youtube, there are people throwing tomatoes and eggs. Sounds like a hippy is getting upset about it.

Apparently, these guys are making an appearance in Austin, MN. Anyone from the area want to invite people to keep the neighborhood clean?

[TC95GT]

Herea are the 8 groups listed from MN

Brotherhood of Klans Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
MN

Knights of the Nordic Order Neo-Nazi
MN

National Socialist Movement Neo-Nazi
MN

Weisman Publications Christian Identity
Burnsville MN

The Remnant/The Remnant Press Radical Traditionalist Catholic
Forest Lake MN

National Alliance Neo-Nazi
Minneapolis MN

National Socialist Movement - NSM Neo-Nazi
Minneapolis MN

"The Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ, Inc." Black Separatist
North Minneapolis MN