[speechlesstx]

... or something like that.

On Feb. 20, 2009, Missouri's Department of Public Safety issued a report to all law enforcement in the state entitled "Missouri Information Analysis Center Strategic Report: The Modern Militia Movement."

The report linked people holding conservative views on immigration, abortion, the U.N. the New World Order, etc. to dangerous and violent "militias" that Missouri law enforcement were instructed to be on guard against. Conservative opinions were demonized and made the subject of law enforcement scrutiny.

The report was leaked. National and state public reaction was strong and negative, and Missouri retracted the report and apologized.

This victory was short lived. The substance of the report is back, this time distributed to "federal, state, local, and tribal counterterrorism and law enforcement officials ..." by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an "assessment" dated April 7, 2009, entitled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment."

The entire assessment is available at the Roger Hedgecock website.

The assessment states it was "prepared by the Extremism and Radicalization Branch, Homeland Environment Threat Analysis Division" and "coordinated with the FBI."

It admits that "The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has no specific information that domestic right wing terrorists are currently planning acts of violence." Nonetheless, it states that "right wing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about ... the economic downturn and the election of the first African-American President ..."

The report elaborates that... "right wing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms and use."

Sources say the report was in the works for a year, but I don't buy it... not in it's present form. If DHS were concerned about extremist groups worried over issues such as the economy and the wars, etc. they would have been issuing reports on all the left-wing extremism over the past 8 years, have you seen or heard of any? The report reads like a pure propaganda piece coughed up like a fur ball. It even has the gall to warn against the threat from returning soldiers being recruited to the cause:

(U) Disgruntled Military Veterans

(U//FOUO) DHS/I&A assesses that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. These skills and knowledge have the potential to boost the capabilities of extremists—including lone wolves or small terrorist cells—to carry out violence. The willingness of a small percentage of military personnel to join extremist groups during the 1990s because they were disgruntled, disillusioned, or suffering from the psychological effects of war is being replicated today.

Perhaps if the President wouldn't stage fake photo-ops with the military they wouldn't be so disgruntled. Go ahead laugh, I'm sure you didn't think Bush's Thanksgiving turkey in Iraq was fake like the NY Times did, did you? This report which "has no specific information "is political BS of the highest order... but go ahead, tell me it's spot on. Then furnish some solutions.

[speechlesstx]

Update: The American Legion is not happy about it:

American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein sent Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano a letter of protest concerning a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security which suggested veterans were more likely to commit terrorist acts than nonveterans. The letter is below.


Secretary Janet Napolitano
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528



April 13, 2009


Dear Secretary Napolitano,

On behalf of the 2.6 million-member American Legion, I am stating my concern about your April 7 report, "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence and Recruitment."

First, I want to assure you that The American Legion has long shared your concern about white supremacist and anti-government groups. In 1923, when the Ku Klux Klan still yielded unspeakable influence in this country, The American Legion passed Resolution 407. It resolved, in part, "...we consider any individual, group of individuals or organizations, which creates, or fosters racial, religious or class strife among our people, or which takes into their own hands the enforcement of law, determination of guilt, or infliction of punishment, to be un-American, a menace to our liberties, and destructive to our fundamental law..."

The best that I can say about your recent report is that it is incomplete. The report states, without any statistical evidence, "The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks."

The American Legion is well aware and horrified at the pain inflicted during the Oklahoma City bombing, but Timothy McVeigh was only one of more than 42 million veterans who have worn this nation's uniform during wartime. To continue to use McVeigh as an example of the stereotypical "disgruntled military veteran" is as unfair as using Osama bin Laden as the sole example of Islam.


Your report states that "Rightwing extremists were concerned during the 1990s with the perception that illegal immigrants were taking away American jobs through their willingness to work at significantly lower wages." Secretary Napolitano, this is more than a perception to those who have lost their job. Would you categorize union members as "Right Wing extremists"?

In spite of this incomplete, and, I fear, politically-biased report, The American Legion and the Department of Homeland Security share many common and crucial interests, such as the Citizen Corps and disaster preparedness. Since you are a graduate of New Mexico Girls State, I trust that you are very familiar with The American Legion. I would be happy to meet with you at a time of mutual convenience to discuss issues such as border security and the war on terrorism. I think it is important for all of us to remember that Americans are not the enemy. The terrorists are.



Sincerely,

David K. Rehbein
National Commander
The American Legion

[tomder55]

And Jeff Foxworthy said ;You might be a Right-wing extremist if .......

Has DHS confirmed this report is real ? It sure looks authentic . According the Washington Times the "White House " is putting distance between itself and the report .

The President is focused not on politics but rather taking the steps necessary to protect all Americans from the threat of violence and terrorism regardless of its origins. He also believes those who serve represent the best of this country, and he will continue to ensure that our veterans receive the respect and benefits they have earned."

But DHS says it is being fair and balanced .
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...cals-on-right/

This is out of the Clintoon playbook . Back then it was right wing "militias " that were the threat.

They plan on rounding them all up at the tea parties tomorrow.

That is if you are one of those Krugman identified right-wing billionaires like Armey and Fox News http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/op...rssnyt&emc=rss)


The report identifies possible terrorists in folks who are "...antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration."

So much for the left meme "Dissent is the highest form of patriotism"


I fear your Guv Perry is on this hit list now that he came out in favor of Federalism .

From Drudge earlier today :

Gov. Rick Perry joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states' rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states' rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”

Perry continued: "Millions of Texans are tired of Washington, DC trying to come down here to tell us how to run Texas."

A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government's constitutionally designated powers and impede the states' right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government.

It also designates that all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed.

[excon]

Hello:

Is this more of the "fairness doctrine" sky that's falling, or have you found a new sky caving in upon us called "put the conservatives into re-education camps" sky?

excon

[tomder55]

We did not write the 10 page report DHS sent to police depts.

[speechlesstx]

I know this will go nowhere with certain among us, but Michelle Malkin said the DHS "press office got back to me and verified that the document is indeed for real." And by the way, Roger Hedgecock isn't just some "right-wing extremist" blogger, he's the former mayor of San Diego, CA. I have no reason at this point to doubt it's validity.

And no ex, I think the report speaks for itself. One that repeatedly is based on "no specific information" targeting possible right-wing bogey men via non-specific "chatter" sounds like the Obama administration demonstrating the "sky that's falling" mentality, not me.

[tomder55]

[galveston]

I wanted to send the picture, but couldn't get it to work for me.

It is a nice protrait of Obama in a gun shop. The caption said "Firearms salesman of the year".

[tomder55]

[speechlesstx]

Careful tom and Gal, people may be watching.

[speechlesstx]

Look out, my own state of Texas will soon be on the VRWC extremist list...

Gov. Perry Perry asserts Texas’ Tenth Amendment rights



It's a good thing we have all those concealed weapons

[speechlesstx]

Hello:

Is this more of the "fairness doctrine" sky that's falling, or have you found a new sky caving in upon us called "put the conservatives into re-education camps" sky?

Now to address the "fairness doctrine" portion of your post, I offer you the left's vision of "fairness" in their own words.

One of the greatest achievements of Barack Obama's presidential campaign was its domination of Internet communications, which fused Netroots connectivity with Grassroots political organizing. The Huffington Post and other progressive news and information sites, along with MoveOn.org and other Internet organizing networks, played a key role in this dramatic shift in communications technology away from the Right and toward progressive social change.

We need to lock in this advantage...

A chunk of the Obama Administration's stimulus money is aimed at laying down Internet connections in areas that are underserved. This expansion and upgrading of the nation's Internet cable system should make it possible for millions of people to by-pass the filter of giant media corporations and access alternative information that undermines the Cheney-Rove-Fleischer revisionist narrative of the George W. Bush legacy. We have a very rare opportunity right now to lock in a progressive advantage in Internet communications, information sharing, and Netroots mobilizing.

Let's remind you of the Orwellian language they use, "fairness," media "diversity," "neutrality." Which of these most closely embodies the phrase "lock in this advantage?"

[inthebox]

Yes, speaking of lanuage.

No more global war on terror - lest we offend the radical jihadists. It is now man caused disaster. Which in itself is sexist. Why not human?

Then, not even a creeping incrementalism, to veterans being the enemy?

Legion objects to vets as terror risk - Washington Times

Are they referring to the potential veterans that rescued Captain Phillips and saved the face of the nation and Obama from embarrassment?:confused::eek:

Obama has a relationship with a known left wing terrorist in Bill Ayers and now his administration labels the "right wing" the enemy!!

This is too rich, unbelievable.




G&P

[inthebox]

There is no linked study [URL = "http://www.thelibertypapers.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hsa-rightwing-extremism-09-04-07.pdf" in this [/URL] to prove their case. Where are the numbers, the data, the statistical analysis to prove there assertations?

[inthebox]

There is no linked scientific study with numbers, data, and statistical analysis in this to prove their case. This is pure propaganda.





G&P

[Skell]

Are they referring to the potential veterans that rescued Captain Phillips and saved the face of the nation and Obama from embarrasment?:confused::eek:

G&P

Just out of interest, how did they save Obama from embarrassment?

[inthebox]

If it were not for the US military, the Navy Seals in this case, Captain Phillips may still be a hostage or dead.

Obama did not literally pull the trigger did he?
Did Obama TALK the pirates into giving up Captain Phillips?

---------------------------------------------------



You know why returning veterans may be more conservative?

If OIF and OEF veterans, like my brother in law, don't have to pay taxes while serving there, they really know the effect of taxes on take home pay.

Conservatives empathize with that, while liberals will tell them that they need to "spread the wealth" more [ to those who don't pay taxes or to Wallstreet bankers ].

Conservatives believe in the second amendment, liberals want more "gun control."
Imagine you are a returning veteran faced with these viewpoints. Your "gun" is what made it possible to kill the enemy, and keep you and your buddies alive, which viewpoint will you favor?

By singling out "conservative" viewpoints without proof of actual terrorist activity isn't this government violating First Amendment rights? You are guilty for thinking the "wrong" way?

All the major terrorist happen to be Islamic, would the Obama administration be for profiling Muslims?


This is really outrageous.










G&P

[tomder55]

What about returning ACORN activists from the campaign trail?

Oh that's right, they were unemployed and living on campus or in a half-way house before the election…

[speechlesstx]

What about returning ACORN activists from the campaign trail?

Oh that’s right, they were unemployed and living on campus or in a half-way house before the election…

And soon they'll be census workers.

[N0help4u]

I usually don't get on the computer before work but I wanted to post this

Most recent report from the Department of Homeland Security and Big Sis Janet Napolitano goes even further. It ends on an ominous note. It says, “DHS … will be working with its state and local partners over the next several months to ascertain with greater regional specificity the rise in rightwing extremist activity in the United States, with a particular emphasis on the political, economic, and social factors that drive rightwing extremist radicalization. This isn't change we can believe in. This is Janet Reno on steroids.

The iron heel is starting to come down. The Homeland Security Department and these fusion centers were not created by Obama, but were created by George W. Bush. And while Obama may ultimately be responsible for suppressing third parties and anybody else whose thinking is out of line with the Marxist mainstream, it was Bush that started the process. So I don't want to hear from lock step Republicans who insist that this is all Obama's doing. Both sides are to blame. Bush started it, but Obama may finish it, with Big Sis at his side.

Even the Communist ACLU has responded to some of these reports by saying that it crosses the line and shows a disregard for civil liberties. So dissidents on the left and dissidents on the right agree for once. But the government media complex, the Bush-Obama crowd, seems to be just fine with the idea of sending you up the river if you support a third party or oppose gay marriage. They're OK with putting you under surveillance if you have, quote, subversive literature, unquote. Or if you happen to support the wrong Republican member of Congress, look out; your next vote may be your last.


But you beat me to it. I have been warning people since the 70's that our own government was going to turn on US.

In 2002 when Homeland Security was formed I told people "DO NOT trust them!"
Maybe we need to test ourselves to see how high up on this terrorist list we rate.