Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.
It bugs me that these groups care called Melitas.
Melitas are temporary armies organized by the state.
These guys are not that in any way. They’re armed LARPers at best, domestic terrorists at worst.
Militias? According to Wikipedia they don’t have to be organised by the state (or even be temporary).
Doesn’t Militia come from French Milice which is an unofficial (non-state governed) army usually composed of private civilians.
Language is an ever-changing thing.
Yup, and etymology is informative and fun!
I agree. I wish I wasn’t so nice about it though.
🤣 I see the original meaning has come full circle!