Guardians of the Free Republics' letters to governors spur inquiry

Los Angeles Times ^ | April 02, 2010 | Kathleen Hennessey

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

At least 30 governors have received the group's demand that they cede office in three days. Federal officials say they're investigating whether the message might be considered a threat.

Reporting from Washington — Governors across the country have received letters from a quasi-religious, anti-government group ordering them to step down from office in three days, in what the group's website said was the first step to disband parts of the U.S. government.

Homeland Security Department and FBI officials said Friday that there didn't appear to be an immediate threat, and they were investigating whether the message could be considered dangerous.

The Guardians of the Free Republics describes its plan as a nonviolent and legal attempt to "restore the true Republic."

The office of Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, one of at least 30 governors to receive the letter, beefed up security. "We just decided that it was appropriate to err on the side of caution," said Lynn Hettrick, Gibbons' deputy chief of staff.

Officials in that state closed all but one entrance to Capitol and added metal detectors. Governors in Michigan, Virginia, Louisiana and Utah are among those who reported receiving the letter. Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm's office issued a statement Friday naming the group and said state police were notified last week of the "threatening letters." The document was turned over to federal authorities.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not received the letter, said a spokeswoman for the California Highway Patrol, which is charged with the governor's safety. The CHP would not discuss whether changes were made to the governor's security detail.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

See #56.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks.

[Marine_Uncle]

I have to hit the sack. My mind is shot. But I’ll bookmark for later reading, thanks.

[Carry_Okie]

Even the Constitution Society makes clear the distinction between the Constitution for the United States and the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

[lentulusgracchus]

No, I was referring to your quoted source.

Whenever someone drops the Rothschilds on you ..... it's fair notice that they'll eventually go off on "international Juuuwwws".

Or so it seems, in my experience of conspiracy enthusiasts.

[lentulusgracchus]

See #56.

Contaminated well. Boil before drinking. See my last.

[lentulusgracchus]

Even the Constitution Society makes clear the distinction between the Constitution for the United States and the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

Does Chief Justice Roberts concur, or is this a fascination of the named society?

[Carry_Okie]

Does Chief Justice Roberts concur, or is this a fascination of the named society?

I don't know, but would bet that Roberts' staff has consulted the Constitution Society. Take a look; they're the real deal and have been well respected on FR since its inception.

[Marine_Uncle]

I don't buy into the antisemitism either. If what is presented turns out to be verifiable then we should then consider the ramifications. At this point I personally need much time to examine this issue. And then I still won't be qualified in the least, most likely, to make some firm comment either way.
Let some of our folks who have graduate degrees in law take up the challenge as the validity of the post.