Posted on 04/14/2009 7:22:13 PM PDT by He Rides A White Horse
A new Department of Homeland Security report is warning law enforcement officials of a growing threat of “right-wing extremist groups.”
“The consequences of a prolonged economic downturn — including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit — could create a fertile recruiting environment for right-wing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities,” the report warns.
The report explains that threats so far have been “largely rhetorical,” but points to the April 4 shooting of three police officers in Pittsburgh as a “recent example of potential violence associated with right-wing extremism.”
The document points to both the economic downturn and election of President Barack Obama as potential recruitment tools for militant groups.
“Many 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 ownership and use,” it reads.
The report also highlights anger directed at illegal immigrants and perceived threats from foreign countries as potential recruiting pitches from the groups.
The department is especially concerned with attempts to “radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat.”
“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,” the report reads.
Throughout the document comparisons are made to the 1990s, a period when the country was rocked by several acts of domestic terrorism including the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City.
“Paralleling the current national climate, right-wing extremists during the 1990s exploited a variety of social issues and political themes to increase group visibility and recruit new members,” the report reads. “During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic right-wing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors.”
Yes, we'll hear more on this.
Count on it.
I assure you the technology exists to trace you back to your real name and address...without Jim's cooperation.
All us freepers should know that what we say here could create an official interest.
The core of the Feb. 20, 2009 Missouri Report is the same as the Home Land Security Report just issued -
... both have an origin at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212190/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2213185/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2215120/posts
Missouri Highway Patrol rescinds controversial militia report
Well, you've got some FReepers that have now been video'd by DHS and considered a threat to our Country!! But guess what? We'll be back out there tomorrow with our signs and our flags.....unless we get pulled over for speeding (they did film license plates...eeks!)
You’re right. It’s time to stop grousing and use our rights, privileges and protections as free people to challenge this lunacy.
PS: If we don’t take action now, a year from now may be too late.
I was watching TV, and I caught some blurb from Lou Dobbs, did a search, and traced it back to NBC Chicago. He was reporting it on his so-called ‘news’.
In addition, those who want the law enforced on immigration are being painted as potential 'outlaws'. It's crazy.
I agree. I got the feeling that the government wants confrontation when I read this.
“The consequences of a prolonged economic downturn — including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit — could create a fertile recruiting environment for right-wing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities,” the report warns.
Incredible, isn’t it?
If they are making statements like this, I'm sure they have a list.
Viking.....you hit the nail on the head once again.
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he always does, doesn’t he? Short and sweet but always perfect.
Lil obamabi is scared sh*tless. He’s afraid he won’t get to stay in the WH for the rest of his life and be a King like he and his manbeast beard of a wife planned.
FASCISM alert.
>>What the hell does it take to get people motivated?
Well, getting them unplugged from the HDTV Surround Sound Circus and working off their obesity would be a good start.
The hollow Grocery Tyrants, however, have an intimate understanding of the power secured via the Tyranny of the Appetite.
As Plato well knew... when he coined the term, along with the communist idea that the State should “rescue” children from their parents.
Thus the sheeple have been made content to suckle from the tit of tyrants so long as the Bread, Circuses, and Beer keep flowing.
Not a simple thing to eliminate, an appetite is.
I’m in deep do-do! I own all for Heinlein’s works, most in Hard-Bound. My spouse has all of Ayn Rand, in hardbound.
When will the Pelosi/Reid/Obama triumvirate tell Me where to turn in those Books for Burning?
If I don’t turn in those books before they arrest my wife for being an NRA member, will I be forced from my home? Will the Government take it {we’ve paid off the mortgage. it is ours}.
You may have to honor that invitation> I hope our pooch would be Welcome too.
John Kendrick Wilson
aka Pizza Driver
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