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The Obama SS in Middle America
The GOPNation.com ^ | June 7, 2009 | The GOPNation.com

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.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: bho44; brownshirts; freespeech; thoughtpolice; unions
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To: PAR35
Ding ding ding...
61 posted on 06/07/2009 8:33:34 PM PDT by JasonC
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To: RummyChick

Carla is such a babe. Mi-chelle ma bell is ruing a perfectly good photo!


62 posted on 06/07/2009 8:37:39 PM PDT by Karma Police (Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!!!)
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To: bmweezer

We all have free speech except for two words: the “N” word (refering to black people) and the “C” word (a derogatory 4-letter word applied to women). In many states it is considered felony assault to use those words as they always result in violence. There is a man in Idaho who served time in prison for the use of the “N” word to an umpire at a little league game. No joke!

What you say in the privacy of your home is one thing, but in public, all I can advise is clean-up your language.


63 posted on 06/07/2009 8:42:15 PM PDT by SatinDoll (NO Foreign Nationals as our President!!)
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To: SatinDoll

This is a serious question. Why do some black people call other black people the “N” word and NO ONE bats an eye? Didn’t Obama’s people wear t-shirts with the “C” word on them at Palin rallies? Her young daughters had to see that.

Both of those words are disgusting and I am sick of the double standard that the left is getting by with. Where’s the fairness?


64 posted on 06/07/2009 8:53:23 PM PDT by Curious George1978
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To: potlatch

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The (Frank) Lautenberg Act

Bans firearms ownership or useage by men accused of domestic violence or threats

No hearings or trials are required
It also applies to the US Military - active and reserves

All is takes is a complaint

GOOGLE it up -


65 posted on 06/07/2009 8:56:21 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . Obama confiscated Teacher & Police Union pension funds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
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To: potlatch; PhilDragoo; ntnychik; MeekOneGOP


I HATE WHITEY .COM


66 posted on 06/07/2009 9:02:10 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . Obama confiscated Teacher & Police Union pension funds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
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To: devolve

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4181/is_20051105/ai_n15763562/

Was filed during Clinton’s administration and some articles mentioned it would be altered. Also, not sure that mere hearsay threats apply.

Would have to spend much more time reading more articles.


67 posted on 06/07/2009 9:07:25 PM PDT by potlatch ( When You Change The Way You Look At Things - The Things You Look At Change)
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To: Curious George1978

“Where’s the fairness?”

I believe true fairness and decency are mostly found among conservatives. Forget about any liberals being fair or decent; they expect everyone else to treat them that way but never behave that way themselves, or at least that has been my experience.

I stopped putting bumper stickers on my vehicles a long time ago because of the violent, nasty reactions of liberals.


68 posted on 06/07/2009 9:08:56 PM PDT by SatinDoll (NO Foreign Nationals as our President!!)
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To: devolve

Lolol, Michelle’s probably afraid Carla is going to stab her with that nose....


69 posted on 06/07/2009 9:09:14 PM PDT by potlatch ( When You Change The Way You Look At Things - The Things You Look At Change)
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To: potlatch

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Michelle Obama is a mentally deranged individual - full of hate and anger

She can never control her facial expressions when in public

But then - Hussein Jr. cannot either much of the tme


70 posted on 06/07/2009 9:18:44 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . Obama confiscated Teacher & Police Union pension funds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
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To: RummyChick

WOW, just wow!


71 posted on 06/07/2009 9:20:20 PM PDT by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: potlatch

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Yup

Clinton administration

I had listings in several international sources for “unique” advanced certain firearms and ammo products

Slick Willie’s NAZIS went after inventors, designers, makers and distributors bigtime


72 posted on 06/07/2009 9:23:51 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . Obama confiscated Teacher & Police Union pension funds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
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To: Chgogal

I saw a button that said zero Nero....I liked the message.


73 posted on 06/07/2009 9:29:27 PM PDT by odin2008 (Everything in the universe is subject to change.)
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To: SatinDoll
We all have free speech except for two words: the “N” word (refering to black people) and the “C” word (a derogatory 4-letter word applied to women).

We're also well on the way to having the "U" word and the "EMMM" words banned.

74 posted on 06/07/2009 9:29:37 PM PDT by Wissa ("So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause."-Padme Amidala)
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To: RummyChick

That Ms. obama is one evil looking witch! If looks could kill..


75 posted on 06/07/2009 9:31:43 PM PDT by odin2008 (Everything in the universe is subject to change.)
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To: PAR35

Mine too.


76 posted on 06/07/2009 9:37:06 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: Chgogal
Where did this occur?

It didn't.
77 posted on 06/07/2009 9:37:15 PM PDT by LanaTurnerOverdrive ("I've done a few things in my life I'm not proud of, and the things I am proud of are disgusting.")
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To: netmilsmom
watch what you say and where you say it.

No! Do NOT surrender! Go public, go wide! Don't let the Obama hoods lean on you!

78 posted on 06/07/2009 9:37:59 PM PDT by lentulusgracchus
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To: ExpatGator
As an owner of a business I would fire any employee who made those comments while wearing articles indicating their employ by my company.

Then you are part of the problem and deserve to burn in the hottest chambers of hell.

You know better.

79 posted on 06/07/2009 9:39:08 PM PDT by lentulusgracchus
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To: bmweezer
security The Obama SS are coming to keep us in line...
80 posted on 06/07/2009 9:39:25 PM PDT by odin2008 (Everything in the universe is subject to change.)
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