Do you believe that "Radicalized Military Vets" are a true threat to the Nation?

I was in MI in the 80'and 90's we found that gang members and right wing extremists would send kids who wanted to be members, and had no criminal record, to join the military and learn military tactics that they could come back and teach to the groups. They were hard to find, because they never communicated directly with their group, and were ideal soldiers

The far right is 1 step beyond modernism. I have seen moderates turn into extremist, and radicalist while stationed in the south. Being separated from the military, doesn't alter their extremism, if any thing, it makes them worse. Jan. 6 was a prime example of all levels of the far right. It exemplifies just how far these people are willing to go. Some were still active Mil. according to the media, and other reports.

yes

There is a morsel of truth to be found here. I have had the privilege of knowing people through my service who were encouraged by their respective inner-city community organizations to take advantage of their lack of a rap sheet to enlist as a way to gain training in tactics and firearms usage before returning after several months (for reserve components) or a few years (active duty) with valuable skills useful for less above-board enterprises. It stands to reason that modern nefarious organizations would still be doing the same...

i think any radicalized group can be extreme!! not everybody is easily swayed into thinking extreme! Undiagnosed mental health, cultural upbringing and emotional immaturity are subject to vary between people who lack insight into what's considered an acceptable norm of behavior in civilized society. Karens, incels, extreme religious interpretations, racial purity and other stupid nonsense like this will not change the world those people want.

I'd say that it isn't certain citizens voting a certain way that makes them radicalized; how you vote is your choice, for whatever reason you choose. It could just be the fact that certain citizens might take non-democratic actions -- such as armed insurrection or other violent, illegal acts -- that worries many Americans. My principal concern would not center around vets of any stripe but of serving servicepeople, and their reaction. And frankly I am not seriously worried that serving troops would behave badly or outside the strictures of legal orders or commands. I find myself trusting the joint command structure to do the right thing, and truly 'defend the Constitution'. This is a paradox, since I didn't feel so confident during the Vietnam conflict, etc. Times change, people mellow, I guess.

The Daily Beast is a left leaning tabloid at best. We’re not radicalized, we’re generally more educated, and tend to be guided by Faith, Family, God, & Country. We’re less likely to flip-flop on issues, we have a moral compass, and we exercise this, and they don’t like it, we are also the well regulated militia, more likely to own firearms, we follow the law, and expect our leaders to follow the law. If this is radicalization, color me wrong.

I due believe that the cartel, sovereign citizens nutjobs, white supremacist and other groups are joining the military for training and insight. I think military members are just as likely to become radicalized as anyone else. I mean the guy that shot the court Marshall deputy in Portland was a vet Timothy McVeigh was a vet. The problem is the hard core Bible thumper tend to join the military more then the radical left. So vets tend to appear more in right wing groups

Not really sure how to answer this question. I do know, however, that Radicalized Military Vets do exist, as well as Radicalized Military Servicemembers. And yes, domestic terroists of all kinds recruit from the military. The numbers are not as high as some people believe, though. I've seen some units that will have a squad+ of troops in that category while you'd be lucky (or unlucky) to find one in a different brigade on the same post. It is very subjective because you still have to figure out "what meets the threshhold for radicalized." The answer won't be the same from one command team to the next. One command team may sound the alarm like, "HOLY F---! We got a g--damn terrorist in our unit! Get the MPs! We gotta roll him/her outta her NOW!" And another command team may dismiss the individual and their actions or appearance as some kind of misguided ideology, but not an actual threat to good order & discipline and the nation's security. To me, this is where good leaders (and especially good NCOs) come in. Good leadership would be able to identify potential snakes in the grass and attend to them properly instead of passing them on to someone else become THEIR problem or encouraging their behavior...which is what I've seen leaders do. The passing them off or encouraging their BS, I mean. Moreover, you also have to consider the ones who were more than likely radical BEFORE they went to BCT or boot camp. Those snakes exist, too. And they infiltrate the ranks more than people want to believe.

Anyone who violates their oath or supports an overthrow of our Constitutional Democracy is a threat to our Nation. They are NOT PATRIOTS