Posted on 06/07/2009 7:24:24 PM PDT by bmweezer
At a family picnic tonight, I heard a story so unsettling and unreal, that I thought it was a joke until confirmed otherwise.
A number of weeks ago, my uncle through marriage took it upon himself in a public place (a local convenience store) to criticize the policies of Barack Obama which was heard by a few patrons.
A little background on my relation: he is a burly man with a creative tongue who, when speaking makes clear his opinions to everyone around him, but does so more to steam and vent than to do 'anything' about it. On this particular day in this particular store, Uncle Ted explained to his friend who was with him, as they stood in line to buy a weekday lunch, that he disliked the new president and the socialist policies that he was pushing in Washington. Further, my uncle indicated that he didn't care if our president was black, yellow or purple, but Obama's policies convinced him that the president was nothing more than a stupid you-know-what (starting in "n".)
Weeks later, my uncle arrived at his job early in the morning like he always does, and was called into his boss's office and berated because of his off-comment. Apparently someone in the store had heard Uncle Ted's rant, took his license number and thanks to a ID badge that was on my uncle's person, wrote a note to my uncle's company detailing what supposedly happened that day.
More background: my Uncle works for a private company, is a member of a Union, in an industry that is heavily regulated but not one that is receiving funding or loans from the federal government.
When my Uncle was approached about this letter, he was not told whom wrote the letter nor was he given a chance to explain what he said, nor was his given the opportunity to refute one or more of the charges presented. Rather, management indicated that it was "on good authority" that the words mentioned were real and were a bad reflection for one of their employees. Further, my uncle was put on two weeks unpaid leave and immediately placed on two-year's probation for something he said off the clock in a public place. In the end, if it weren't for his Union ties, my uncle believed that he would have likely been fired altogether. Upon exiting the meeting, Ted was given a copy of the letter for his files, which he received with the name of the accuser blacked out.
The letter stated specifically what my Uncle had said, but was then peppered with inaccuracies, including the author's opinion that my uncle had threatened the president's life and the policies that the president was supporting.
Unfortunately, this story took one final turn when the secret service arrived at Uncle Ted's home, where the plain-clothed officers preceded to check each room for 'anti-Obama material' and possible 'contraband.' In addition, the service agents asked my uncle to give an inventory of the type of weapons on the property (a few licensed guns for hunting purposes) and asked if he had friends near or in Washington, D.C.
I was stunned.
This is Middle America folks, with the closest city at least three hours a way, in an area that while it continues to trend-Republican, is one that has never been known for the inclusion or support of bigoted organizations that very often votes for Democrats in local and state elections, while remaining Red in national elections. Simply said, our town is like many in the United States that like our politics real and slighly right-of-center in a 'don't cause any waves' type of way.
My uncle is no different, and if this is happening here in an area far from a large political hub, it begs the question as to what are Obama's supporters doing elsewhere?
Scary stuff and a story worth repeating.
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Thanks potlatch
Emailing this to LE and others who will watch and folow up
Obama has watchers in LE that view him accurately
Why is not Rahmbo up on IRS charges and fraud?
Why is confessed (after caught) tac cheat Turbo-Tim Geithner even allowed to be free?
I hope the Chrysler bondholders grab that little NAZI car-czar and slam him with criminal and civil charges and massive court cases and sentences
Obama confiscated mucho mega-millions in securities owned by Ohio Teacher and Police Union Pension Funds
Obama’s kar-czar owns GM securities and securities in the corporation tied to Chrysler - an obviously illegal and unethical conflict of interest and massive criminal acts
There is a point at which party is not important and liberty and justice under the US Constitution must prevail
I only email things like this to my brother now if they have a really good source. Word of mouth is just not enough.
I hope the beautiful and elegant Carla was wearing enough Guerlain parfum to mask the stench of that fat, bug-eyed Marxist pig sitting to her left. The pig sure hates beautiful, intelligent, accomplished, white women, doesn’t she. Talk about seething with hatred and envy - and far too stupid and arrogant to even try to hide it.
She's White isn't she?
He should sue his company and boss for conspiracy in filing a false charge to the SS.
He has enormous actual and potential damages.
An attorney will probably take this case on contingency with no upfront costs.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Hmmm????? My first thought is that this sounds like propaganda! Where I like almost everyone questions Obama’s presidency.
This sounds like a story the left is circulating to “try” to keep us quiet... in public. Sorry, no can do!
What you are describing sounds mild compared to the sexist, hate filled, bashing the left gave AND CONTINUES to dish out about Palin!!!!!!!
Bridge for sale!
It really is. A local surgeon said something less than complimentary about satan's fecal filled finger puppet. He got the fbi investigation, and fired.
It's a fact, any bi-continental citizen can file a grievance, real or fictional, against any non bi-continental citizen. The Gestapo is back in full force!
Hussein go home!!! Indonesia that is!!!
As an owner of a business I would fire any employee who made those comments while wearing articles indicating their employ by my company.
I would not fire him because he spoke ill of Obamie the Commie, but because he brought discredit upon my company.
No kidding, sounds like total bs or much more was said than is being indicated.
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Give him an enema and put him in a shoe box.
Chill out man. All unions are NOT socialist. The reality is that you have to join unions to work in many states. I was a member of the AFL-CIO in a former life. I still keep the card in my safe deposit box because it proves I paid the initiation fees. If I ever have to join the damn union to get a job again, I won’t have to pay them again.
However, the addition of untrue allegations and the Secret Service involvement were uncalled for and a pox upon the wormy little crap who initiated these wrongs.
I'll disagree with that. There is no Constitutional exception -- and one isn't needed. It isn't that hard to find a tame magistrate to issue a search warrant.
I am wondering if he might have given them permission to enter the house. In which case the question is irrelevent.
I'd change 'question' to 'complaint'.
And I'd need a transcript of what was said before I'd get too concerned. The report has obvious spin in it, so its total credibility is a bit suspect. I don't have any problem with the SS making preliminary investigations of talk that can reasonably be taken to be a threat. I remember an instruction on FR not long ago to the effect of 'don't be stupid'. Sounds like this guy may have violated that rule.
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I have a few people who can check it out
If it occurred - They will know it soon
Hearsay charges have always worked on some domestic complaints against men
Used to deny them firearms without any hearings or trials whatsoever - just on an un-witnessed complaint from a women
(D-NJ) Senator Lautenberg
I wonder what your brother thinks of that little unconstitutional gem.....
>> All unions are NOT socialist
Uh, sorry, no. By definition, EVERY union — EVERY SINGLE ONE — is socialist.
You want to apologize, that’s your business. Facts is facts.
>> The reality is that you have to join unions to work in many states.
Those states are dead end sh!tholes. If you live in one —by YOUR choice — you’re CHOOSING socialism over individual responsibility.
Unions are dog crap. There are NO exceptions.
I would not fire him because he spoke ill of Obamie the Commie, but because he brought discredit upon my company.
I hadn't focused on that, but I agree. Use that word while wearing a badge, or logo clothing, or in a labeled vehicle, and you should expect to get fired. The guy got off light.
[I wonder what your brother thinks of that little unconstitutional gem.....]
I’m not even certain what you mean devolve, so I can’t say.
[Hearsay charges have always worked on some domestic complaints against men]
But, I read one book after another, the newspaper and articles on the web and usually the police can’t do a thing until an ‘act’ is committed. Often that act is the murder of the person who asked for help.
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