Veterans a Focus of FBI Extremist Probe

WSJ Online ^ | 17 Apr 09 | CAM SIMPSON and GARY FIELDS

[SkyPilot]

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this year launched a nationwide operation targeting white supremacists and "militia/sovereign-citizen extremist groups," including a focus on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, according to memos sent from bureau headquarters to field offices.

The initiative, dubbed Operation Vigilant Eagle, was outlined in February, two months before a memo giving a similar warning was issued on April 7 by the Department of Homeland Security.

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A Feb. 23 draft memo from FBI domestic counterterrorism leaders, obtained by The Wall Street Journal, cited an "increase in recruitment, threatening communications and weapons procurement by white supremacy extremist and militia/sovereign-citizen extremist groups."

The FBI said in the memo that its conclusion about a surge in such activities was based on confidential sources, undercover operations, reporting from other law-enforcement agencies and publicly available information. The memo said the main goal of the multipronged operation was to get a better handle on "the scope of this emerging threat." The operation also seeks to identify gaps in intelligence efforts surrounding these groups and their leaders.

[SkyPilot]

Instead of tea, perhaps someone should send her some Clearasil® for her nose.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Well, this just gets better and better doesn’t it...?

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Ping!

[devane617]

in 2010 and 2012, we must take our America back from the clutches of those that is attempting to destroy her.

[St. Louis Conservative]

Who’s hotter.....Napolitano or Reno?

[devane617]

is=are

[bgill]

publicly available information

Gee, wonder what that could be?

[mountainlion]

The FBI should be investigating ethics and slander coming from Mutha. Kerry has much to answer for for his slander of Vietnam Vets. How about auditing all government electees for tax evasion? I worked for Uncle Sam for 22 years with random drug tests. This would be good for Congress.

[Neoliberalnot]

Hussein of Iraq used many of the same tactics to intimidate the opposition. Obama and his gang of crooks best not push too far. History suggests that corrupt leaders can only push the military to the edge, but not past it. Nice picture of the clipped-haired hag.

[mosaicwolf]

Damn! I feel slighted. OEF and OIF Vets? How about us Viet Nam, Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield, Desert Storm Vets! Hell, we all support and defend the Constitution too!

[Fido969]

It's terrible that McVie killed a hundred-something Americans 15 years ago - but how many Americans were killed by illegal immigrants last year?

Where is the REAL danger to Americans, any why is DHS going after political opponents, rather than people who ARE hurting and killing Americans?

[devistate one four]

What this does show is how out of sync these gov types are.Instead of the borders and islamic profiling they chose us, the Vets, christians, pro lifers, etc.

They really don’t have a clue.

It’s time to reset the constitution.

[muawiyah]

I suspect Napolitano had the Arizona law enforcement folks directly under her command telling tales to the FBI.

Her ambition is rather long range here - and clearly indicative of a sick mind.

[muawiyah]

I suspect Napolitano had the Arizona law enforcement folks directly under her command telling tales to the FBI.

Her ambition is rather long range here - and clearly indicative of a sick mind.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Where is the REAL danger to Americans, any why is DHS going after political opponents, rather than people who ARE hurting and killing Americans?”

Because those currently in office, and those wishing to destroy America are on the same team?

[capt. norm]

That's our gal guy?

Is she a closet diesel or is it well known?

[cripplecreek]

George Washington was a disgruntled veteran.

[darkwing104]

Similar to how Stalin treated his vets after they returned from defeating the Nazis...

[rod1]

It is looking like a well-orchestred WH attack on any potential critics of the President’s policies.

It makes Nixon’s ememies list look like a hobby activity and even the Clintonesta’s constant and nasty N & S attacks seem like the minor leagues.

[Condor51]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this year launched a nationwide operation targeting white supremacists and "militia/sovereign-citizen extremist groups," ... A Feb. 23 draft memo from FBI domestic counterterrorism leaders

See. Now who said Obama wouldn't be 'ready on day one'.

He immediately got the FEEBs to start tracking all us 'extremeists'.