Ok so this may be completely unfounded and I’ll happily take the L if so, but something in my gut says that this organization will be a force to watch out for as America continues to become increasingly fascist. Something about the high military and police membership, the clear goal of public legitimacy (charitable work, denunciation of other biker gangs, etc) and the rapid membership growth. Do some of your own looking into these folks and tell me if you get similar vibes or if I’m just being paranoid and trying to predict the future.
In that they're not "outlaw" bikers, it's hardly surprising. Motorcycle "gangs" haven't been a thing for decades. They're just poseurs.
I can see you have not been around biker "gangs"...ever. The last one I went to was a catered gathering with fine dining.
I've known some they are all bootlickers or fascists or comrades there is no middle ground with bikers.
Anything to backup that claim of rapid membership growth though? If you look at history, a good chunk of fascist paramilitary violence has come from groups which are connected to political parties, not just random gangs. Concerning obviously, but I don't really think they're worthy of being called an imminent threat.
That’s a claim they make, considering they started in 04 and they have chapters all over the place it seems legit. In regards to being an “imminent” threat; that’s not the word I would use. I’m more kinda calling a shot with this, I just have this feeling that as the state takes on more fascist characteristics this group will happily be an extra legal extension of that fascist violence. I have no idea on the timeline of that. Again I could be super wrong lol
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History
Charitable actions and philanthropy
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the United States Navy made claims that they believed the Iron Order MC was involved in organized crime, however these claims were entirely baseless.
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The Iron Order Motorcycle Club is involved with multitudes of charities, mostly at the local level within each charter's region. The organization firmly believes in giving back to the communities in which they ride.
During February 2016 in Massachusetts, the Iron Order raised over $13,000 in Greater New Bedford to support the Veteran's transition house. Additionally, members from the Fairfield and Cape Cod chapters paid for building permits and the materials to build a wheelchair ramp for a local community member who recently lost their leg. An article about the event can be read here: https://amp.southcoasttoday.com/amp/32546843007
On September 23, 2017, in Westerly, RI, the Iron Order gathered for the 5th annual Johnnycake Motorcycle Run and raised $3000 to support individuals and families in crisis within the local community. An article about the event and Iron Order can be read here: https://jonnycake.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/News-Release_-Jonnycake-IOMC-Motorcycle-Rally.pdf
Throughout the year and across the country, the IOMC supports their communities and individuals in need by participating in charity rides and fundraisers. IOMC chapters will often post about upcoming events on their websites.
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The IOMC prides themselves as being a law abiding, independent and neutral motorcycle club. Due to the structured make-up of the IOMC, over the years past the IOMC has been confronted by several outlaw motorcycle clubs. ... The IOMC has remained steadfast in being an independent and neutral motorcycle club, which has resulted in verbal and physical confrontations with other clubs.
Nothing in the Criminal Allegations and Incidents section even suggests any member of the :checks notes: Iron Order Motorcycle Club has ever done anything wrong in their lives ever ever, it's just a list of times other big bad motorcycle gang members bullied Iron Order members and sometimes we had to murder them in self defense and anyway we were never convicted because our membership is chock full of ex pigs
This article was 100% written by a club member right?
Exactly, there’s a certain self aware propagandizing about all of this and the connections to law enforcement make me confident that these folks are even better equipped to get away with real dirty shit
The IOMC usually goes out of its way to avoid criminal activity, even requiring its members to have concealed-carry weapons permits as a way to vet out convicted felons
:what-the-hell:
