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Confirmed: The Obama DHS hit job on conservatives is real

By Michelle Malkin • April 14, 2009 12:01 AM

Yesterday, Roger Hedgecock and the Liberty Papers posted an unclassified DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis report titled:

Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment.

The “report” (PDF file here) was one of the most embarrassingly shoddy pieces of propaganda I’d ever read out of DHS. I couldn’t believe it was real.

I spent the day chasing down DHS spokespeople, who have been tied up preparing for a very important homeland security event later today: The First Lady is coming to visit their Washington office. Priorities, you know.

Well, the press office got back to me and verified that the document is indeed for real.

They were very defensive — preemptively so — in asserting that it was not a politicized document and that DHS had done reports on “leftwing extremism” in the past. I have covered DHS for many years and am quite familiar with past assessments they and the FBI have done on animal rights terrorists and environmental terrorists. But those past reports have always been very specific in identifying the exact groups, causes, and targets of domestic terrorism, i.e., the ALF, ELF, and Stop Huntingdon wackos who have engaged in physical harassment, arson, vandalism, and worse against pharmaceutical companies, farms, labs, and university researchers.

By contrast, the piece of crap report issued on April 7 is a sweeping indictment of conservatives. And the intent is clear. As the two spokespeople I talked with on the phone today made clear: They both pinpointed the recent “economic downturn” and the “general state of the economy” for stoking “rightwing extremism.” One of the spokespeople said he was told that the report has been in the works for a year. My b.s. detector went off the chart, and yours will, too, if you read through the entire report — which asserts with no evidence that an unquantified “resurgence in rightwing extremist recruitment and radicalizations activity” is due to home foreclosures, job losses, and…the historical presidential election.

In Obama land, there are no coincidences. It is no coincidence that this report echoes Tea Party-bashing left-wing blogs (check this one out comparing the Tea Party movement to the Weather Underground!) and demonizes the very Americans who will be protesting in the thousands on Wednesday for the nationwide Tax Day Tea Party.

From the report, p.2:

Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly 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.

From the report. p. 3:

(U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing 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 ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers.

(U) Exploiting Economic Downturn

(U//FOUO) Rightwing extremist chatter on the Internet continues to focus on the economy, the perceived loss of U.S. jobs in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and home foreclosures. Anti-Semitic extremists attribute these losses to a deliberate conspiracy conducted by a cabal of Jewish “financial elites.” These “accusatory” tactics are employed to draw new recruits into rightwing extremist groups and further radicalize those already subscribing to extremist beliefs. DHS/I&A assesses this trend is likely to accelerate if the economy is perceived to worsen.

From the report, p. 5:

(U//FOUO) Over the past five years, various rightwing extremists, including militias and white supremacists, have adopted the immigration issue as a call to action, rallying point,
and recruiting tool. Debates over appropriate immigration levels and enforcement policy generally fall within the realm of protected political speech under the First Amendment, but in some cases, anti-immigration or strident pro-enforcement fervor has been directed against specific groups and has the potential to turn violent.

And echoing the anti-military bigotry last seen in that disgusting Penn State University training video, there’s this on p. 7:

(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.

There’s no hackneyed left-wing stereotype of conservatives left behind in this DHS intelligence and analysis assessment. I asked both DHS spokespeople to tell me who, specifically, the report was accusing of “rightwing extremist chatter” and which “antigovernment” groups are being monitored as “extremists.” They say they’ll get back to me.

In the meantime, be aware of this from the report, p. 8:

(U//FOUO) DHS/I&A 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.

Better make a few last-minute signs for the Tea Party. Obama’s DHS is watching:

Honk if you’re a radicalized rightwing extremist!

Guilty of rightwing extremist chatter

Anti-government, pro-freedom: Sue me

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Previous: Missouri retracts report linking militias, 3rd party candidates.

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Oh, I’m sure DHS will be issuing its report on self-proclaimed bank terrorists like Bruce Marks of NACA and criminal rackeeters harassing private citizens in their homes to “exploit the economic downturn” any day now.

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Update: John Hinderaker weighs in the report.

Also good reading in Jonah Goldberg’s thread here.

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#101

On April 14th, 2009 at 7:58 am, Danceswithdachshunds said:

There’s a stark difference between clueless hippies protesting about ‘rights’ and taxpayers protesting high taxes – passive resistance by hippies has no affect on an elitist government.

I swear by my Life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for the sake of mine.
#102

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:02 am, BuckeyeSam said:

So, what Michelle’s telling us is that the federal government is wasting time and resources vilifying Americans for exercising their right of free speech and their right to assemble.

Great.
#103

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:03 am, bansharia said:

Fly,
totally agree the refs to clinton era issues were curious, sounds like a lifer wrote this.
have you seen this rahm vid listen to his planned use of the no fly list etc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vp7f1QKYmg&feature=related
#106

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:15 am, Dalcassian said:

Everyday I hear talk about revolution, perhaps that time is nearly upon us. I honestly believe I will see the end of the U.S. in my lifetime, I only hope it is because We The People take it back from the traitors that stole it from us.
#107

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:18 am, JusDreamin said:

One of the most disturbing bits of news in a long time, and there has been plenty to be concerned about.

First time in my life I have been called an extremist, and it is by my own government. Disgusted here.
#108

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:18 am, pressto said:

As a Veteran, I could not believe reading that. Basically it said that the government should watch me because the extremist groups are going to come recruit me. They state:

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.

What exactly is the “small percentage,” because I am guess it is 0.00001% or less. I bet the only ones who they could confirm joining one of these groups actually got thrown out of the military for some reason.
#109

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:19 am, DesertLover said:

The following oath I took 45 years ago still works for me … and I suspect it still works for many others here and throughout the USA …

“I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”

God Bless America !!!
#110

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:19 am, Oink said:

On April 14th, 2009 at 1:25 am, Hangfire said:
DHS:

I’m leaving the house now to go to dinner.

I will be back in two hours.

They already know.
#111

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:20 am, DesertLover said:

DesertLover to DHS …

Bring It On !!!!
#113

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:24 am, tre said:

Now the Government is more worried about Conservatives holding up protest signs than they are about looney liberals bombing animal research centers, and burning housing developments, and vandalizing suv’s, and other REAL acts of terrorism.
#115

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:26 am, formerwm said:

This was reported over at Atlas Shrugs two days ago. I had hoped it was not true, but now that MM has it up my hopes are dashed. As for Atlas Shrugs…highly recommned, that lady is on top of everything.
#116

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am, rooster said:

But the real extremist are lionized in the media, ACORN, LaRaza, Congressional Black Cucus, Nation of Islam and its disgusting leaders, Malik Shabez and Louie Freakinkahn!
#117

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am, rplatt said:

What’s next for the fascist regime . . . a replay of “the night of the long knives”? Don’t be deceived, this is a precursor to political oppression.
#118

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am, cicerokid said:

Special K linked to this very document yesterday. Tea Party Smear Watch: The Race Card.

On April 13th, 2009 at 6:55 pm, Special K said:
The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning about “right-wing terror groups”–kind of ironic that it came out just days before the TEA protests.

Think the federal government has grown too large, violating the Constitution?
You are a terrorist!

Think the border should be secure and immigration laws enforced?
You are a terrorist!

Serve in Iraq?
You are a terrorist!

Own a gun and support the Second Amendment?
You are a terrorist!

Support an unborn child’s right to life?
You are a terrorist!

Don’t like the state of the economy and the governments unbridled spending?
You are a terrorist!

Don’t believe me? Look at the document!
http://images.logicsix.com/DHS_RWE.pdf

Less than 100 days in, folks. Obambi is just getting warmed up.
#119

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:30 am, cicerokid said:

“Less than 100 days in, folks. Obambi is just getting warmed up.”

That part is mine. I am a man of few words, bu will carry a big sign tomarrow in South Bend, and then Elkhart.
#121

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:36 am, xler8bmw said:

I don’t tend to be extreme in my views but, but, what this admin is doing I really don’t put anything past them.

This seems as if they’re setting up a scenario to create a situation so that BHO can instill martial law. If that is done and I would predict it would happen before an election he would be president until martial law is lifted or if in 2010 senate elections will be suspended. He could also, throw out the constitution and establish new laws of the land.

Sorry for the fear factor but, it is possible and I don’t put it past him and his admin for a complete power grab.
#122

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:37 am, pressto said:

Okay the Washington Post has the number I guessed at:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/14/federal-agency-warns-of-radicals-on-right/?page=3

The FBI report said that from October 2001 through May 2008 “a minuscule” number of veterans, 203 out of 23,000, had joined groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, the National Socialist Movement, the Creativity Movement, the National Alliance and some skinhead groups.

Which works out to 0.0087%
#123

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:39 am, bansharia said:

Don’t 4get the part about food hoarders as warning sign:
so lets see that includes anyone with a freezer/pantry evil flyover country folk who buy bulk food at non union boxstores and salt lake city types.
Only arugala eaters ( which cant be stored ) are to be trusted
lawdyyy and someone got paid to do this with our confiscated $ ( taxes for those of you who like this steaming pile of a POTUS ).
#124

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:40 am, Ron said:

and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely.

In other words, if you believe the Constitution means what it says about separation of powers and the role of the states and the people vs. the federal government, you’re a right-wing extremist. Sign me up.
#125

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:41 am, chsw said:

Frightening.
#126

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:43 am, wearybookwormis said:

This official government report seems like just the license some in our patriotic news media will need to further shed some of that pesky objectivity business.
#127

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:46 am, tarpon said:

Pre-text for taking down talk radio …
#128

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:46 am, bansharia said:

Xler,
reread the part about “rogue” vets.
This steaming pile FEARS our Beloved Troops. Will he keep them abroad so they can’t pitch in if/when needed?
we shall see as it all pans out.
#130

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:48 am, alaskangrizzly said:

So it comes that a US government “report” looks no different than a communist “report” on groups it would like to crush to maintain its iron rule on the people.

They can take my guns from my cold dead hands.
#131

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:49 am, bansharia said:

I can’t seem to copy the part about scope on page 2: fed efforts to influence public opinion
that is creepy and how!!
#133

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:52 am, Ron said:

Many rightwing 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 ownership and use.

I’m not sure, but are the admitting they are going to try to restrict firearms ownership and use, or are they just saying their perceived policy, based on past statements from Obama and his attorney general, Eric Holder? Like, why would you believe what these people say? And since when did opposition to bad public policy put you in a right-wing hate group … as opposed to a left-wing (”We won the election”) socialist/statist/fascist cabal (had to work that in there somehow)?
#135

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:55 am, xler8bmw said:

#92 bansharia

I agree while Obamageddon enforces the civil brownshirt initiative under the new law he’s created he diminishes our military forces here to control unrest by budget cuts and sending more to afghanistan.

I asked some of our guys I know what they thought about the cuts and then sending more to afghanistan. I thought again, I was being a conspiracy nut. But, they agreed they are being sent to a meat grinder and we will have high levels of military deaths. This is the reason for allowing the press to film them coming back in coffins so to get unrest and liberal backlash on the wars.

This is truly scary indeed
#136

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:56 am, bansharia said:

Ron,
2b clear that is EXACTLY their intention and they are laying down the rational in advance aka the talking points as MM pointed out in her post, some of this stuff is already on the lefty blogs.
repeat a lie often enuff it becomes true in the minds of the masses.
#137

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:57 am, englishqueen01 said:

Just skimming the comments, I see none of the usual left-wingers here defending this.

Curious.

I’m a Catholic, pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, pro-First Amendment, and against this bloated, socialistic government.

And, every day, the Obama administration gives more reason to feel this way. They have no one to blame for the backlash to their policies but themselves.

“Uniter”, my foot.

Attention, Obama, DHS, and you liberal hypocrites out there:

RIGHTS are not contingent on whether or not YOU like them. Conservatives have RIGHTS just in the same way you argue that you do. Read the Constitution. What’s written there is ALL that matters – not some judicial activist interpretation of the “spirit” of the Constitution.

We will not stop fighting for our rights.
#138

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:58 am, almiller said:

So who prepared this report? I mean names? Why do the bureaucrats keep getting away with anonymity?
#141

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:00 am, stillontheroad said:

I know what I am about, I know that I believe in the Constitution. I know that under that Constitution is the 10th Amendment, I know under the Constitution is the 2nd amendment. These,and many many more,are my rights as a Natural Born citizen. If that makes me an extremist then so be it.
#142

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:02 am, eforhan said:

I am at-once aghast, agape and angered.
#143

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:07 am, bansharia said:

Xler,
There is nothing wrong with trusting your gut and being scared, just don’t go fetal
If I may make 2 mission trip analogies:
1. If you are not able to do physical work you are still needed to cook,rally and do socalled “light” jobs.

2. Once you walk out the door, you are in the mission field ie: you don’t have to go anywhere “exotic” to be a missionary.
#144

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am, Flyoverman said:

On April 14th, 2009 at 8:03 am, bansharia said:

I watch our buddy Rahm on YouTube. I had to shower off the slime before I wrote you back. What I love is his continued reference to putting laws on the book. So what?

Not only will the law breakers ignore the law, I question any enforcement of the law by authorities. Look at how immigration laws are ignored! Bad legislation is bad enough. Now throw in the selective enforcement based on political considerations. Nightmare.

It’s good to have a “no fly” list, but a no fly list that’s choked with non-threats is worthless. It’s like your local sex offenders list. I know of a local man who was drunk and relieving himself on a dark country road. Because he “exposed himself” (to cows I guess) he was placed on a sex offenders list for 18 months. He became clutter for the real ones to go unnoticed.

Liberals are a monument to the belief in building the perfect mousetrap, no matter how convoluted.
#145

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am, Trollman said:

Clinging to my Bible, my gun, and my wallet.

See y’all tomorrow at the protests.
#146

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:10 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

But we were all just being paranoid freaks when we presciently declared that Obama and his love affair with everything Alinsky would do exactly this … in record time no doubt. Wow! Just wow.
#147

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:10 am, bansharia said:

English,
there was some loser here early on who tried to repeat the lie that this was started in Dubya admin,had the sense to slither on
#148

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:10 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

I hate illegal immigration!
I love Mexican food!

I can’t figure out if I’m a lover ,or a hater. Oh well, just to be safe. “You’re a naughty boy! You’re a naughty boy! You’re a naughty boy! (gives self a spanking until all four cheeks are red with shame.)
#150

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:15 am, Misscheryl said:

AND Obama would never be serious about extending his term of President for life…ah huh…riiigggghhhtt

Walks…quacks…duck
#153

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am, NJRepublican said:

RIBLE & ANGELINI: CORZINE ADMINISTRATION
HAS OUTLAWED SCHOOL BOARDS
FROM CUTTING TAXES
Law Makes It Illegal for School Boards to Lower Property Taxes

I’d say the Democrats are doing a pretty good job of inciting ~~right-wing radicals~~ protesters…a law that PROHIBITS cutting taxes!!??!?!
#154

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am, bansharia said:

Fly,
you smell so yummy after that hazmat shower
As am sure you noticed rahm was using the no fly list as a useful tool as he felt it would sucker Americans and assorted GOP into saying yes yes lets do that, but golly he never mentioned the no fly list is for non Americans who have no legal right to own guns to begin with.
#155

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am, granite said:

Yet another example, if another were needed, of the extreme projection that the adolescent, dangerous, statist, collectivist, opposite-worldview holders who have infiltrated the media, academia and government demonstrate virtually every time they open their mouth or write a word.

Am in the middle of “The Ominous Parallels” by Leonard Peikoff.
Written in 1982, but it could have been writen last week.
I strongly recommend it, for an explanation of why we are where we are today; and for a characterization of the evil domestic enemies that are ranged against us.
#156

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am, englishqueen01 said:

English,
there was some loser here early on who tried to repeat the lie that this was started in Dubya admin,had the sense to slither on

I’m looking for lgm or someone to defend this. Not trolls.

Interesting that they can’t. Nor can they accurately, beyond a shadow of a doubt (as required by law), prove that there have been acts of terrorism by right-wing extremists in the same vein as the eco-terrorists or left-wing vandals.

There is a line. The Obama administration is inching ever closer to crossing it. And they will never understand that.
#157

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am, bansharia said:

enjoy the day gang
God Bless America
ops GB just reported over 2,000 tea parties
yeehaaaaa
#158

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:24 am, Paul Revere said:

Maybe the movie “Red Dawn” isn’t so fictional afterall. We will prevail in the end. At what cost is the only mystery.
#159

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:24 am, bansharia said:

lgm ain’t a troll?
hmmm enjoy your day
#160

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:24 am, LibTired said:

On a recent episode of Medium (excellent show and generally slightly conservative in its viewpoint), they centered a show on a Weather Underground-type clone who had done some bombing in the 70’s… and twice… TWICE… two separate characters in the show referred to him as a “right wing extremist”.

I didn’t get it then, and could only surmise that NBC made them do it. The character was so obviously written as a loony liberal Bill Ayers type that it was silly both times I heard them call him “right wing”. Nonsense.
#162

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:26 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am, NJRepublican said:

Corzine has got to go. Have you looked into what Steve Lonegan is all about? He gets it. And the fact that Republicans are throwing their support behind Christie tells me all I need to know. Lonegan is the guy to support to oust Corzine.
#163

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:26 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

I pooh poohed this report yesterday. However, having read it thoroughly, I am stating here my utter mistake, and realization that this is horrible that a Government agency , bound by the duty to protect us, instead frightens and makes false accusations about those of us who, interestingly enough, fit these broad brush characterizations. I stand corrected and am embarrassed at my previous stand.
#164

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:28 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

I’d almost think Obama and company are hoping for some Tim McVeigh type nutter to bomb something so they can enact laws designed to limit permissible speech.

Anthony Kennedy is the only thing between a change in definition of the First Amendment from what it actually says, and what you think it says, and what the Obamanation wants it to say.

And he is not a 100% reliable vote.

Heaven help America if Kennedy or one of the Constitutionalist justices die or becomes disabled, and Obama gets a fifth Marxist rubber stamp on the court.

Then the Constitution in its entirety means what Obama wants it to mean, not what Jefferson and Company wanted it to mean.
#167

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:31 am, xler8bmw said:

#119 Ed

I hate to admit it but, I 110% AGREE!
#170

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:35 am, Misscheryl said:

The only purpose of governmental agencies (in this case, DHS) is to be used as tools against us.
#171

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:36 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

What I want to know is what does France, Germany, and Spain, think about all of this. If we take their temperature first then we can better proceed with righteous logic and foresight….

Ha! Sometimes I just kill myself! Wheee!
I’m sorry, I just can’t keep a straight face today.
#172

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:36 am, MarkD said:

Obama’s Brownshirts will make everything better, especially if they are as well armed as the military.

What’s to complain about? You got to vote, even if the elections were stolen by illegals voting and cities having more voters than residents.

Shut up and pay your taxes. Those higher electric bills from cap and trade, ignore them. We said only the rich were going to pay higher taxes.

The deficit, ignore it too.

This time, it’ll be different.
#173

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:37 am, et said:

I’m a conservative republican. Is that now the same as being a felon? Will I be denied employment, credit, and my basic civil rights because of my beliefs?

This is not the America I know.
#174

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:39 am, Flyoverman said:

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am, bansharia said:
Fly,
you smell so yummy after that hazmat shower
As am sure you noticed rahm was using the no fly list as a useful tool as he felt it would sucker Americans and assorted GOP into saying yes yes lets do that, but golly he never mentioned the no fly list is for non Americans who have no legal right to own guns to begin with.

I hate those showers, because I hate having to cut away my t-shirt before removing my M-40.

Oh, they put Americans on the no-fly list. Just ask Senator Kennedy. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17073-2004Aug19.html

That’s why Rahm is literally salivating in the vid.
#176

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:40 am, spaceycakes said:

It is no coincidence that this report echoes Tea Party-bashing left

Oh yes, Michelle. We knew it was coming, didn’t we? Good job.

I suppose I am now officially a member of a ‘conspiracy’. Good Heavens–I feel like, um, paying my taxes.
#177

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:40 am, CO2 Producer said:

Unsurprising, but still unfreakinreal. So exercising the rights granted to us in the First Amendment to peaceably assemble now gets us marked if it involves “strident…fervor?” I haven’t yet read the report, but I will. I want to know how they define strident fervor, and what they find so dangerous about it. Strident fervor sounds like a negative redefinition of passion. If I’m nonviolently passionate about an issue, I shouldn’t have to look over my shoulder and wonder if I’m going to get thrown in the hoosegow or put on some watch list. It takes a lot of gall and irresponsibility to label such a broad spectrum of people as extremist based on assumptions without mentioning specific examples in the report. Our grievances that need redressing are now considered prejudiced and radical by the Government. They’ve fallen for the myth, for example, that conservatives (and many moderates) are against immigration. They always forget to add that all-important word. You know, the one that rhymes with “still eagle.” If they want to look into rightwing extremism, they’d better make sure they define it correctly.
#178

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:41 am, old trooper said:

It is always time to Love Your Country, however, now is the time to Fear Your Government. DHS has larger Fish to Fry and they have Failed to Sercure Borders and Enforce Existing Laws. Invading the Privacy of Law Abiding Citizens is not their intended purpose.

The Second Amendment was written Second for a Purpose. It secures All of the others
#179

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:43 am, Misscheryl said:

9:36 am, MarkD said:
Obama’s Brownshirts will make everything better, especially if they are as well armed as the military.

Why, they sure will MarkD! Obama is going to give us a report on his economic plan too. Shewwww! I feel better, he says though slight, things are starting to improve and because he says so, by golly…it’s so! I’m sure this has nothing to do with the fact that Tea Parties will begin in force tomorrow and that there is currently a surge in deliquent taxpayers.
#180

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:44 am, Virginia Patriot said:

The Declaration of Independence will soon be banned as “hate-speech” or subversive. Along with the Federalist papers, the Constitution and anything else that can be construed as not supporting the Marxist goals of the current regime.

Apparently expecting the government to fulfill its primary responsibility of protecting the country and its citizens makes us “extremists”.

The primary responsibility of the U.S. government is to protect the territorial integrity and people of this country. They have completely abdicated this responsibility. Both parties have been complicit in this. We are being told it is not possible to control our borders, enforce our laws, and thereby control our destiny as a nation. Hogwash. We are being sold out by corporations intent on importing workers for jobs that can’t be exported with the taxpayers paying the true costs, financial and human. If we act like sheep and don’t stop the inundation across our borders, we will lose our country without a bleat.
#182

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:49 am, RedDog said:

Dangerous, dangerous stuff. The full-on partisan politicization of government institutions to aggressively promote the secular-progressive statist agenda. The constitution was not geared to fight treason on such a massive scale. Clearly a pre-emptive propaganda strike in preparation for their spring offensive. Personalize, marginalize, demonize,…. all well understood Alinsky/Marxist tactics.

Most people will find their properties and liberty siezed long before it dawns on them that their country is being destroyed. Remember, the bourgeois middle class must be dismantled before the Left can achieve their dream of an eviscerated America. Frank, Pelosi et al have done their part in stealing untold trillions in middle-class savings, now it’s up to the Obama brownshirts to lock down dissent.

We are indeed in a war. Now, to fight or submit to tyranny…. choices choices.
#183

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:52 am, Dread Pirate Roberts VIII said:

Oh, Dear. So another Democrap administration full of liberals who vary in degree from hilariously liberal to radical leftists is now suddenly concerned at the “Homeland Security” level about “rightwing extremism”?

The only part of Obama that we had wrong was that we gave him far too much credit. Even I – who saw through this empty suit POS from day one – didn’t believe he was this bad.

Buck Ofama.
#184

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:52 am, no2pcbs1 said:

the liberal garbage is very concerned that not all Americans became sheep and voted for the scam to begin. liberals want to force all to become submissive, thankfully most would rather stand up and fight. bending over (white flag blowing in the wind) or standing up for what is right, which one shows courage??
#186

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:54 am, southsideironworks said:

The State of Illinois is trying very hard to deny me my FOID card. I am hiring a lawyer to defend my 2nd Amendment rights.
#187

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:55 am, xler8bmw said:

News Flash! Another state ask for sovereignty under the 10th amendment!

WAKE UP CALL: TEXAS GOV. BACK RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SOVEREIGNTY

Tue Apr 14 2009 08:44:54 ET

http://www.drudgereport.com/flashtx.htm

AUSTIN – 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.”

[VIDEO]

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.

Developing…
#188

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:56 am, rowsdower said:

Englishqueen01 said: I’m looking for lgm or someone to defend this. Not trolls.

lgm neglected to get his troll license renewed?
#189

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am, dan708 said:

Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment.

And just “WHERE” do they think this “radicalization” is coming from? Look at your boss, DHS idiots!
#190

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am, spaceycakes said:

yeah, where ARE the usual leftie trolls today? Don’t tell me they’re actually reading the report??
#191

On April 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

Rightwing Extremism?

Taxed
Enough
Already?

And good for you you southsideironworks: although the goal is NO licences, registration, registries for gun owners, guns and ammunition. But one fight at a time.
Fight the good fight southsideironworks.
#192

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:00 am, Solo said:

Can reeducation camps for conservatives (and anybody else who disagrees with the One) be far off?

Damn, I may owe Bill Grant an apology.
#193

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:02 am, no2pcbs1 said:

dhs isn’t this agency run by that intellectually challenged piece of refuse, napolitano?? the same creature who lamented illegal aliens being picked up by law enforcement agencies, now finds it easy to let a report like this out on US citizens. liberals are scared and are now attempting to come up with some piece of trash report, this truly shows they are responding from a position of Weakness!!
#194

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:04 am, walterc said:

I haven’t read all the comments, so apologies if I’m repeating.

They both pinpointed the recent “economic downturn” and the “general state of the economy” for stoking “rightwing extremism.” One of the spokespeople said he was told that the report has been in the works for a year.

From the 2008 election timeframe to the present,

In the works for a year (a big priority of the Bush Administration, I’m sure), and yet they are primarily concerned with increased conservative activity since the 2008 election. My BS meter is pegged.
#196

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:05 am, southsideironworks said:

ArizonaNeanderthal said:

And good for you you southsideironworks: although the goal is NO licences, registration, registries for gun owners, guns and ammunition. But one fight at a time.

If these people are going to call me an extremist, it’s because the government made me this way.

I’ve never been in trouble with the law, but the State Police is claiming that I am someone with an arrest record. That being said, the State Police background check system is at the very least sloppy, at its’ worst, who knows.
#197

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:09 am, Misscheryl said:

and on Drudge this was reported:

Federal agency warns of radicals on right
9-page report sent to police

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/14/federal-agency-warns-of-radicals-on-right/
#198

On April 14th, 2009 at 10:11 am, almiller said:

So has anyone sent e-mails to the e-mail addresses at the end of the report?