[demkicker]

I seriously believe that anyone who threatens the powerful in Washington receives double the threats - including on their families.

I really believe this. Some politicians will dare to go close to the flame to expose bombshell news, but if they get too close - they will back off because of the threats. I also believe this is a long standing ritual that has had a chilling outcome on our governance.

I've mentioned this before on FR, but someone high-up in the GOP in Texas that knew and had a conversation with Kay Bailey Hutchinson several months after she was sworn in as one of our Senators, had a 'light bulb' moment during their conversation. When asked about how she was getting along in Washington in her new role, she became visibly upset and could hardly carry on a conversation. Her friend never forgot that moment and knew that something was very wrong.

I've heard Glenn Beck, O'Reilly, and Hannity elude to threats they've received as media personnel. None of them will expound on the details and I've often thought that was strange. I do believe there are mafia types that boldly threaten politicians and big media personalities and it is very real. And in case you are wondering, I really don't wear a tin-foil hat!

[JPG]

Anyone in DC who is foolhardy enough to threaten the entrenched system is ‘gently’ informed that the best course of action is to go along with the program.....or else.

[PapaBear3625]

When asked about how she was getting along in Washington in her new role, she became visibly upset and could hardly carry on a conversation. Her friend never forgot that moment and knew that something was very wrong.

There are people willing to slit your throat over $100. Why should it be surprising that things are different when there are $trillions on the line?

If we create a third party for conservatives, and that party by some miracle supplants the Republicans and takes over DC, they will be subject to the exact same threats and pressures. The power of DC is like the One Ring in "Lord of the Rings". It's foolish to think that it can be controlled for Good. It must be destroyed. There is no solution that does not involve cutting the federal government by 90% at least.

[drypowder]

I agree with you and nor do I wear tinfoil. The power elite (organized crime and the world’s very wealthy) run this country by offering the DC politicians either silver or led. It’s been that way for decades and was clearly demonstrated when they took out JFK. They truly are above the law. Laws, IRS and federal law enforcement agencies exist only to control the common citizen.