Theory

Level 1 codes

Level 2 codes

Interview Questions

Nudge

1. Choice Architecture

1. Dangerous

2. Disgruntled Veterans

3. Violent

4. Terrorists

1 How do you perceive the anti-government “Patriot” Groups?

3, What, if any, domestic terrorism threats do these militia groups pose to society, and specifically to your county?

5 By what means have you developed your perceptions of the militia?

Credulous Bayesianism

1. Groupthink

2. Out-group Punishment

1. Increased polarization

2. Desire to punish militia members

3. Isolation of militia members

1 How do you perceive the anti-government “Patriot” Groups?

3 What, if any, domestic terrorism threats do these militia groups pose to society, and specifically to your county?

4 What gaps exist in the preparations by law enforcement agencies to address potential threats posed by the militia groups?

5 By what means have you developed your

perceptions of the militia?

Groupthink

1. The shared illusion of invulnerability

2. Manifestation of direct pressure on people who disagree

3. Fear of disapproval from “in-group” leaders

4. The shared illusion of unanimity

5. The enemy is evil, weak, and stupid

6. Unquestioned belief in the morality of the “in-group.”

7. Mind-guards to protect the group from conflicting information

8. Rationalization of warnings and negative feedback

1. Common attitudes

2. Repeating talking points from SPLC and A.D.L. nearly verbatim

3. Verbal attacks on “out-group.”

4. Mutual mistrust/dislike for members of the militia

1. How do you perceive the anti-government “Patriot” Groups?

2. What militias, if any, exist in your county?

3. What, if any, domestic terrorism threats do these militia groups pose to society, and specifically to your county?

4. What gaps exist in the preparations by law enforcement agencies to address potential threats posed by the militia groups?

By what means have you developed your perceptions of the militia?