Stochastic terrorism isn’t just some academic bullshit term. It’s the insidious practice of whipping up the masses into a frenzy and letting someone else do the dirty work. Politicians, influencers, and media figures stoke fear, anger, and hatred, knowing full well that the seeds they plant will eventually bloom into violence. And the best part? They get to sit back and pretend they’re innocent, even as people get hurt or killed. It’s cowardly, manipulative, and downright evil.

So, what the fuck is stochastic terrorism, who’s responsible for it, and why should we all be fucking terrified? Let’s break it down.

The term "stochastic terrorism" describes the use of mass communication to incite random acts of violence or harassment. The key here is plausible deniability. The perpetrator doesn’t explicitly call for violence. Instead, they dog-whistle their way through speeches, tweets, or viral posts, leaving just enough room to claim, "Oh, I didn’t mean it like that," when shit hits the fan.

Here’s the fucked-up equation:

It’s like planting a bomb and walking away before it explodes. Sure, you didn’t light the fuse yourself, but you sure as hell knew what would happen. It’s not free speech; it’s weaponized speech.

Stochastic terrorism thrives on fear and ignorance. It targets marginalized groups, activists, journalists, and anyone who dares to stand up to the bullshit. By creating an environment of constant threat, it silences dissent and emboldens extremists. The victims of stochastic terrorism aren’t just the people directly harmed—it’s everyone who starts to think, “Maybe I should keep my mouth shut to stay safe.”

The worst part? It works. Look at the rise in hate crimes over the last decade. Look at how online harassment escalates into real-world violence. This shit doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s cultivated by people who know exactly what they’re fucking doing.

Plenty of people are playing the stochastic terrorism game. They may not pull the trigger, but their words put the guns in other people’s hands. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders:

This piece of shit troll has turned her account into a one-stop shop for targeting LGBTQ+ people, educators, and anyone she deems "woke." By cherry-picking and misrepresenting content, she’s incited harassment campaigns against schools, libraries, and even children’s hospitals. Boston Children’s Hospital faced bomb threats after her posts about their gender-affirming care program. That’s not just coincidence—it’s stochastic terrorism in action. Her account isn’t just about sharing "funny" or "alarming" videos; it’s a curated pipeline of outrage meant to rile up the most dangerous corners of the internet.

This orange menace is the fucking king of dog whistles. From "very fine people on both sides" to his January 6th rally speech, Trump has mastered the art of saying just enough to rile up his base while claiming innocence. His words have led to violent riots, attacks on journalists, and hate crimes across the country. Trump’s "stop the steal" campaign directly inspired the insurrection at the Capitol, where people literally chanted about hanging Mike Pence. Trump didn’t have to say "storm the Capitol" outright—his constant stream of lies and provocations did the job for him. And let’s not forget his encouragement of violence against protesters at his rallies. This guy’s got stochastic terrorism down to a fucking science.

Fox News’s golden boy loves to fan the flames of white supremacy and anti-immigrant hatred. He’ll rant about "replacement theory" one night, and the next day, someone’s shooting up a synagogue or a grocery store. Carlson’s dog whistles aren’t subtle—they’re blaring sirens designed to radicalize his viewers. When he talks about immigrants "invading" the country or "elites" conspiring to destroy America, he’s handing his audience a fucking roadmap to violence. The Buffalo grocery store shooter explicitly cited replacement theory rhetoric—the same shit Carlson has been peddling for years.

MTG is like a QAnon fever dream come to life. She’s pushed baseless conspiracy theories about election fraud, COVID-19, and "groomers," inciting harassment and violence against politicians, healthcare workers, and LGBTQ+ people. Greene has claimed that Democrats are running "pedophile rings" and has equated mask mandates to the Holocaust. Every time she opens her mouth, you can almost hear the hate mobs revving their engines. Greene doesn’t just encourage her followers to "fight back" metaphorically—her rhetoric leaves just enough wiggle room for extremists to interpret it literally.

This guy has built an entire career on demonizing trans people. His documentary What Is a Woman? wasn’t just a shitty piece of propaganda—it was a fucking blueprint for targeting the trans community. Walsh’s rhetoric has directly contributed to harassment campaigns, including against individuals he’s personally called out. He calls gender-affirming care "child abuse," knowing full well that this kind of language invites threats and violence. His social media presence is a cesspool of transphobic vitriol, designed to mobilize his followers into attacking the most vulnerable members of society.

Since taking over Twitter, Musk has turned it into a cesspool of hate speech and misinformation. By amplifying far-right accounts and mocking marginalized groups, he’s created an environment where stochastic terrorism thrives. Musk’s tweets often spark harassment campaigns, and his influence makes him one of the most dangerous players in the game. Musk’s decision to reinstate banned accounts, including those of neo-Nazis and conspiracy theorists, has turned Twitter into a breeding ground for radicalization. And when he tweets inflammatory shit about "woke culture" or "the media," his followers take it as a call to arms.

Yeah, Ye’s gone off the fucking deep end. His antisemitic rants and "Hitler wasn’t so bad" bullshit have emboldened neo-Nazis and white supremacists. When someone with that kind of platform starts spewing hate, it’s only a matter of time before someone acts on it. After his rants, banners with antisemitic slogans—like "Kanye is right about the Jews"—started appearing over freeways. Ye’s descent into extremism isn’t just sad; it’s fucking dangerous.

DeSantis has weaponized his position as Florida’s governor to target LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, and educators. His "Don’t Say Gay" bill and attacks on "woke ideology" aren’t just policy moves—they’re dog whistles designed to incite harassment and violence. DeSantis’s rhetoric about "protecting children" from LGBTQ+ influences has led to a surge in threats against teachers and school administrators. He knows exactly what he’s doing, and he’s perfectly fine with the collateral damage.

Boebert is another loudmouth who loves to stir up shit under the guise of "protecting freedom." She’s pushed dangerous rhetoric about "groomers," often targeting LGBTQ+ individuals and educators. Her speeches and tweets consistently frame marginalized groups as threats to children and the nation, a classic stochastic terrorism play. Boebert’s inflammatory language has inspired harassment campaigns and even death threats against those she targets.

Bannon’s entire career has been about inciting chaos. Whether it’s his role in spreading "stop the steal" lies or his endless stream of conspiracy theories on his podcast, Bannon thrives on pushing people to the brink. His rhetoric about a "war on the deep state" has inspired countless acts of violence and harassment. Bannon doesn’t just encourage extremism—he fucking celebrates it.

The victims of stochastic terrorism aren’t just statistics. They’re real fucking people whose lives are destroyed. Here are some examples:

Each of these events didn’t happen in isolation. They were the result of a toxic ecosystem where stochastic terrorism flourishes, giving extremists the justification they crave to act on their hate.

Stopping stochastic terrorism isn’t easy, but it’s not fucking impossible. Here’s where we start:

Stochastic terrorism is a sneaky, insidious form of violence that lets its perpetrators hide in plain sight. From Chaya Raichik to Donald Trump, the people engaging in this shit know exactly what they’re doing, and it’s up to us to call them the fuck out. If we don’t, the cycle of fear, hate, and violence will keep spinning, leaving more victims in its wake.