What is it about Idaho in particular that appeals so much to neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists that they all keep moving out there?
What is it about Idaho in particular that appeals so much to neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists that they all keep moving out there?
It is one of the whitest states in the US and already very conservative. It also happens to be the part in the US, with the least natural disasters, which makes it attractive to preppers. It then just got some insane people, which attract even more insane people.
Ruby Ridge was a huge national story that popularized the ‘anti government’ movement.
Yea, but the Weavers moved to Idaho because of the right-wing Christian culture of the region. They were ‘end of the world’ type conspiracy people and moved to Ruby Ridge to live like settlers away from the Government.
It’s ironic that the Government was waiting for them in Idaho.