Anonymous to reveal identities of 1,000 Ku Klux Klan members on anniversary of Ferguson protests

[KamaAina]

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-hackers-threaten-reveal-identities-1000-ku-klux-klan-members-opkkk-1525758

Anonymous hacktivists are planning to reveal the identities of 1,000 members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) on the one-year anniversary of the Ferguson protests. Operation KKK, or #OpKKK, will also aim to shut down websites and other social media accounts affiliated with the KKK.

The on-going battle between the KKK and Anonymous began during the protests in Ferguson last year, which erupted in the wake of a grand jury decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson for killing unarmed black teenager Mike Brown. During the protests a local chapter of the KKK – known as the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (TAKKKK) – warned protesters that "lethal force" would be used against them....

"We are not attacking you because of what you believe in as we fight for freedom of speech," Anonymous said in a statement released last week. "We are attacking you because of what you do to our brothers and sisters.

"Due to your actions we will be rearranging Operation KKK. We've gained access to yet another one of your KKK Twitter account. Using the info obtained, we will be revealing about 1000 of your klan member identities. The aim of the operation is nothing more than cyber Warfare. Anything you upload will be taken down, anything you use to promote the KKK will be shut down."

Sort of like an Ashley Madison for racists. Any guesses?

[Blue_Tires]

1. I'll believe it when I see it

Not sure how much good it would do to 'out' them though... These folks tend to live-work-play in similar-thinking communities so I don't think the shame factor will be very high...

[1StrongBlackMan]

6. Well ... the IS case law holding that klan membership is incapatible with holding a position ...

in law enforcement, and is grounds for termination.

That would be a good thing.

[erronis]

10. Shurley you're not suggesting that police-types are also KKK/bigot types...

Who wudda thunk?

And the LOE supervisors, and the fraidy-pants legislators?

Whatever happened to some real, good, women and men that would put ethics and humanity above bigotry and personal welfare?

OBTY, 1SBM, thanks for being here. I don't know you but you are one of the reasons I keep on paying attention to DU.

[spanone]

2. K&R...

[Glassunion]

3. For some reason when stormfont goes down, our MIRT team gets really busy.

[FLPanhandle]

4. I doubt any of them are ashamed of it.

If they are already in the KKK, then they are probably looking forward to seeing their name on the list.

[1StrongBlackMan]

8. Not those that hold law enforcement/corrections officer positions ...

there is case law holding that klan membership is incompatible with holding a position in law enforcement (including, corrections) ... So, I'm thinking no, they are not looking forward to seeing their name on the list.

[cwydro]

11. If it even happens.

Seems that Anonymous broadcasts this kind of thing, and then nothing ever comes of it.

[brush]

15. Guess you didn't hear about Anonymous' role in stopping Rove's shenanigans of 2012 election day

Why do you think Rove had the meltdown on FOX that night? He just knew his cheating was going to work but it didn't. Anonymous shut down the Rove/Romney's get out the vote operation.

I believe they will out these kkk racists and they won't be happy about it. These bastards have jobs, memberships in organizations other than the kkk, their kids go to school — they damn sure won't be happy that they are publicly revealed to be heinous racists.

[mythology]

31. Some people who may or may not have been members of Anonymous claimed to have done that

But given that there was 0 evidence of what they claim and the ORCA software was a failure at get out the vote, making it unlikely to be a super secret powerful vote rigging software, I don't think anybody really takes those claims seriously.

[brush]

32. Obviously you don't. Something tricked up ORCA

But let's see what happens with the kkk info release.

[FLPanhandle]

12. Good point

Either way, I'm good with them publishing the list

[Heeeeers Johnny]

5. Not sure what to make of this.

1) Anon has messed up before by 'outing' the wrong person(s)

2) When doing stuff like this, do they ever consider that they might be hampering or interfering with ongoing law enforcement investigations?

3) As a rule, I detest hackers regardless of their intent or purpose. Anon is no different, and should be arrested
and prosecuted for their criminal misconduct if possible

[brush]

16. Okay, we know where you're coming from — the other side. Enjoy your stay.

[Heeeeers Johnny]

18. Sorry...

but I have no sympathy, respect or trust for common criminals regardless of their motives.

[Ghost in the Machine]

33. "True" Hackers only hack for information/knowledge, and would NEVER destroy a computer, unlike

a bunch of "script kiddies" who plant viruses or take control of your computer. You'd never even know a true hacker was there.

That being said, I fully support Anonymous and their taking over the sites of bigots and hatemongers. Like they said, they support freedom of speech, but *actions* have consequences. ALL of the KlanKlowns are cowards who hide their faces/identities under masks/hoods & robes.

As I always used to say many years ago, "There's always a ghost in the machine somewhere".

Peace,

Ghost

[Rex]

7. I wonder how many LEOs will be on that list.

How many state republicans?

[2naSalit]

9. ...

[dbackjon]

13. Will Josh Duggar make this list as well?

[rbrnmw]

14. K&R

[Zorra]

17. I'll never understand all the raw hate for Anonymous I've seen here on DU in the past.

Anonymous rocks.

[brush]

19. They helped foil Rove in Ohio in 2012

Remember his freakout on FOX on election night in 2012? They put a stop th his election rigging and he didn't realize it until the results he anticipated in Ohio didn't come in.

They proven to be left-leaning with the things they do.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

22. They exposed government wrongdoing....

Some here consider anyone who says anything negative about the government during the Obama administration is guilty of HIGH TREASON and they should be strung up by their own entrails and burned alive.

[Johonny]

39. as fake climategate showed the enemy of my enemy can sometimes be my friend, but not always

Criminal activity is criminal activity and I trust criminals only so far as I have to. I don't love hackers, but sometimes benefit from their activity. Sometimes though we get burned by their activity, and always this activity is of questionable criminality and ethics. I know their are Robin Hood of hackers out there, but there's a lot of scumbags and we know it.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

20. Let's see how many sheriffs, judges and politicians are on that list.

[Snobblevitch]

21. I hope any list released such as this one is accurate.

I would not like it if somebody is on such a list and is not in fact, a member of the KKK.

[loyalsister]

41. I was thinking the same thing

I'm not so sure that this is a good idea, actually.
During the protests last year, someone tweeted photoshopped pics of the members of the PD wearing Klan garb. The people who are living this struggle daily don't need an incentive to go after people who are outed. If anyone on the list gets hurt, the immediate suspects will be people of color associated with Black Lives Matter. They live with enough risk without creating the potential for conditions where they are profiled for something else.

[KamaAina]

24. So was Kim Davis until just recently.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

28. He meant she was a Dem until recently. nt

[KamaAina]

30. Correct.

[JohnnyLib2]

26. News to me, in KY

Please say more.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

29. He meant she was a Dem until recently, not a KKK member. nt

[JohnnyLib2]

40. Thanks, should have caught that.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

27. My guess? Lots of law enforcement. nt

[tblue37]

35. Yep:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/05/21/1384553/-2006-FBI-Report-on-White-Infiltration-of-Law-Enforcement-You-Will-Be-Assimilated

[tblue37]

34. A lot of those members, especially in the South, will turn out to be cops, prison guards, DAs,

judges, and legislators.

"2006 FBI Report on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement: You Will Be Assimilated"

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/05/21/1384553/-2006-FBI-Report-on-White-Infiltration-of-Law-Enforcement-You-Will-Be-Assimilated

[tblue37]

36. Since the anniversary will be next August, why are they going to wait so long? Never mind--

I see they are referring to the Nov. 24 protests.

[Baitball Blogger]

37. If a group can possibly be saints and sinners at the same time, it is Anonymous.

When they reveal that list, I would not be surprised to discover that a few of those KKK members live in this neck of the woods.

[kelliekat44]

38. I won't hold my breath. nt