Burying the Truth, Deep in Deep State Deception, By Charles Taylor (Florida)

Here is how the Deep State handles things. In September 2023, the FBI reported a 2.1 percent decrease in the US violent crime rate for 2022. This was used by the Democrats to counter claims made by Donald Trump. But then a quiet revision, without the 2023 fanfare was made, which stated that violent crime has increased by 4.5 percent. And that's a big difference; one down, the other up, with thousands more murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. The FBI has kept this low-key, and the mainstream media are not reporting on it, while Kamala Harris continues with the line that crime is falling, and that illegals are not a criminal problem.

If the system was a boat, it would be at the bottom of the river.

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In an era where every statistic seems to carry political weight, the latest revelations about the FBI's revised crime data raise more than a few eyebrows. In September 2023, the FBI reported a 2.1% decrease in the nation's violent crime rate for 2022, a talking point that quickly became a cornerstone of the Democratic Party's efforts to counter claims from Donald Trump about rising crime under the Biden-Harris administration.

However, a closer look reveals something far more troubling.

The Quiet Revision No One's Talking About

Just one year after releasing what it called the "final" 2022 crime data, the FBI quietly updated the numbers in September 2024—without issuing any major press releases or clarifications. And here's the kicker: instead of a 2.1% decrease, the new data shows that violent crime actually increased by 4.5%. That's not just a small adjustment; we're talking about thousands more murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults—numbers that paint a very different picture of the state of America under Biden's leadership.

So why the silence?

The Media's Role in the Misinformation Campaign

This revision should have made headlines, but it didn't. Mainstream media outlets like USA Today continued to trumpet the narrative that violent crime was decreasing, running headlines like: "Violent crime dropped for third straight year in 2023, including murder and rape." The fact that this narrative persisted for weeks after the revised data was quietly posted on the FBI's website is alarming.

Why wasn't the American public informed? Is it possible that the FBI, under a Democratic administration, strategically withheld this crucial data during a time when crime has become a central issue in the political discourse?

Political Convenience or Simple Oversight?

Crime rates have been a key issue for voters, with poll after poll showing that Americans are deeply concerned about safety in their neighborhoods. Data from Gallup and Rasmussen show overwhelming majorities of voters, regardless of party affiliation, believe crime is getting worse, not better.

Yet, the Biden administration and its supporters in the media continued to push a narrative that violent crime was falling, a story that directly contradicted the experiences of millions of Americans. The original FBI report conveniently supported their claims, allowing them to dismiss Trump's rhetoric on rising crime as fearmongering. But now, with the revised numbers showing a significant uptick in violent crime, the question becomes: Did they know?

Timing Is Everything

The revised data comes at a crucial time, just before the 2024 election, when crime and public safety are expected to be major issues for voters. If this new information had been widely known a year earlier, would it have changed the narrative around the Biden-Harris administration's handling of crime? Would it have undermined their attempts to paint themselves as the party of law and order?

The FBI has been at the center of several political controversies over the last few years, with accusations of partisan behavior coming from both sides of the aisle. Its credibility has taken a hit, and this latest revision does little to restore public trust.

Can We Trust the Numbers?

Carl Moody, a professor specializing in crime studies, pointed out that these kinds of large revisions are unprecedented. "From 2004 to 2015, there were no major changes in violent crime data, and any adjustments in recent years have been less than one percentage point," Moody said. "The huge changes in 2021 and 2022, especially without an explanation, make it difficult to trust the FBI data."

Even more concerning is the fact that these revisions weren't clearly communicated. The only mention of the updated crime rate was buried deep in a cryptic reference on the FBI's website: "The 2022 violent crime rate has been updated for inclusion in CIUS, 2023."

The revised numbers weren't accompanied by a press release, and there was no official explanation for the change. In a time when transparency is key to maintaining public trust, the FBI's decision to keep this quiet is suspect at best.

Did the Democrats Know?

So, did the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic Party know about these revisions before the election cycle kicked into high gear? It's hard to say for sure, but the timing raises serious questions.

If the Democrats were aware of the FBI's quietly updated crime data showing an increase in violent crime, their failure to address it could be seen as a deliberate effort to manipulate public perception during a critical election period. By continuing to tout the original, more favorable numbers, they effectively used misinformation to shield themselves from criticism and present a rosier picture to voters.

The Political Fallout

The FBI's lack of transparency, combined with the media's failure to report on the revised data, has allowed a misleading narrative to persist. This benefits a Democratic administration that has faced intense scrutiny over rising crime rates and public safety. But it also raises the stakes for the upcoming election.

As more Americans become aware of these revisions, the Biden-Harris administration could face significant backlash. After all, crime is not just a statistic—it's a daily reality for many people. And for those who have felt the impact of rising crime rates in their communities, this cover-up—intentional or not—could have far-reaching political consequences.

Conclusion

Whether or not the Democrats intentionally hid these revised crime statistics, the fact remains that the American people were misled. With violent crime increasing and the FBI's data now under scrutiny, voters must ask themselves: who can they trust to give them the truth? As the 2024 election looms, this issue could very well play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome."