Why are hate groups up over 33% since Bush was elected?

Question

http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intelreport/article.jsp?aid=627

No, these are real nazi, white-supremist type hate groups. And they are on a dramatic rise under Bush despite an improving economy, which is contrary to historical expectations. (Economy declines and hate group increases generally go hand-in-hand).

Why is America becoming such fertile ground for hate groups? Who is encouraging this?

Answer 1

This is the first I heard of this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention in this forum. I read your link and did some looking into this. It is shocking, but I was glad to read that hate crimes themselves were only slightly up over 2004. I was absolutely shocked at the number of groups in my immediate area.

I don't know if there is an absolute correlation between Bush and this horrible phenomenon. But, there certainly could be because many of our policies relating to denying rights to prisoners that are backed by Bush appear to be discriminatory to muslim men and could encourage people to come out of their closets and be proud muslim haters. And his recent statements on gay marriage also encourages discrimination against gays.

Answer 2

What does hate have to do with bush. Hate is taught at home by people who can't just let things go so we may start new.The hate for muslims is a no brainer right now.We were attacked and the anger has to go somewhere,wether the right place or not.Black and white Hmmmmm.We were at the store one day and my 16 year old son was talking to a friend from school.The friend was black.The boys little brother 4 or 5 years old said in a disgusted way "your friends with that white kid?".Where did that boy learn to hate white.My kids have always called black people brown people.But now they know the word n!gger.It sucks that the world does this.

Answer 3

They aren't. They are just more vocal now. But then that's what you get when Democrats aren't in total control. They let their hatred of Republicans in general become rampant. The fact it's not up 50% says at least some Democrats show some restraint. After all aren't about 50% of the votes cast for Democrats?

Answer 4

Why do poeple fight so much on here about politics? Why cant we just love eachother?
I just found out my boyfriend died last night. And I think of the way epople treat eachother, and all the anger and it makes me sick. I lost someone I loved very much and I dont even know what to do with myslef rightnow. It is Halloween so none of my family or friends will drive with me to go say good bye to him at the morgue. Have you ever lost some? This is my first tiem, whatdo I do? I juist wanted to let everyone know on here because you all need to get off the computer and tell your family you love them becuase you never know when they will be gone! I feel lost right now

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15 minutes ago
we were togethe for 3 years

7 minutes ago
I actually found out last night and I have been crying, the thing is there isnt anyone here helping me, I sit here not knowing what to do just want to see him again I need soemone to talk to before I have a heart attack from smoking to many cigs, I know I sholdnt be on here. I just have to keep buisy or I might do something bad

Answer 5

Because right wing politics and hate groups go hand in hand?

Answer 6

I would think 9/11 has a lot to do with that.

Answer 7

Because these new Fake Republicans are nothing but a hate group.

Think about it, their entire way of being is about hating someone or something.

Some ism. Mexicans, whoever........

Answer 8

Ugh That 's Only the way you want to see it.What happen to good old competition?That is all it really is,but if your to sensitive you will take it the wrong way.

Answer 9

It's called the moral majority.

Answer 10

Are they 'I Hate George Bush' hate groups? lol