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Pa l e s t in e Lib e r at io n Fr o n t (PLF): This group broke away
from the PFLP–GC in the late 1970s and was led by
Abu Abbas. Their most famous attack was against the
Achille Lauro in 1985, when a U.S. citizen, Leon Klinghofer,
was killed. The group has been based in Iraq since 1990, but
Abbas was arrested by coalition forces in 2003 and died of
natural causes in March 2004 while in custody. They have no
known connection to the United States.
Pa n z e r fa u s t: Self-described as a Minnesota-based music label
that specializes in the production and distribution of radical
prowhite rock music. The name is derived from a World War II
German handheld antitank weapon meaning “armored fist.” The
firm uses the address Post Office Box 188, Newport, Minnesota
55055. Their Web site address is http://www.panzerfaust.com.
Pat r io t Mo v e m e n t: The “patriot” movement is a general term
used by its members to describe the collective movements and
individuals on the extreme right wing. In one form or another,
this practice dates back many decades; in the 1930s, many
on the far right referred to themselves as “superpatriots.” In
the 1960s and 1970s, it was common to refer to the “Christian
Patriot” movement, but this term is less common now than
then. Among the types of individuals that can be found within
the “patriot” movement are white supremacists, sovereign
citizens, tax protesters, militia members, and sometimes
antiabortion or anti-environmental groups.
Pat r i o t s f o r Pr o f it: A term used to describe those individuals
in the “patriot” movement who perpetrate scams and frauds
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