Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Gorelick: Obama Should Speak to Militias (Hurl-tastic!)
Main Justice ^ | April 19, 2010 | Ryan J. Reilly

Posted on 04/19/2010 7:19:29 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Former Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick said that President Barack Obama should speak in front of members of the militia movement to calm down rhetoric in the midst of a resurgent anti-government movement.

Gorelick was speaking Friday as part of a panel discussion marking the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing on Monday. On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh blew up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people. McVeigh, an anti-government extremist who was hoping to spark a revolt against the federal government, was convicted, sentenced to the death penalty and executed on June 11, 2001.

“It is harder to demonize someone who is real and right in front of you,” said Gorelick, now of WilmerHale. “Although it was a long time ago, our experience dealing with militia groups in the aftermath of Oklahoma City was pretty powerful.”

According to Gorelick, after the bombing, the Justice Department asked the FBI to approach militia movements across the country and tell them they could speak out and hold exercises in the woods but that they couldn’t threaten violence against the government. President Bill Clinton also went to Michigan State and spoke to students and members of the militia movement and thanked those who had opposed the bombing.

Gorelick recommended that Obama try a similar approach.

“I see these things as waves, and I believe we’re having another wave right now, it feels that way to me, and I’m hoping there’s something short of a catharsis — which in the case of Oklahoma City and the abortion clinic bombings and others has been death — that will stop that pendulum swing,” said Gorelick.

******

The panel discussion is embedded below, the entire video is available on American Progress Action. A transcript of President Bill Clinton’s remarks is available here (PDF).


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: billclinton; democrats; gorelick; militias; obama; okbomb; oklahomacity; teaparty
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-64 next last
To: potlatch

.

Illegal Aliens kill thousands of honest Americans every year per the FBI Yearly Crime Reports

Obama wants to “legalize” (give amnesty) to Illegals - 17% of Illegals in the USA have committed violent crimes - charming - huh?

How many honest Americans have militia members killed in each of the last 10 years?

Compare with Illegal Aliens......


41 posted on 04/19/2010 8:11:09 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . . . . . I can see the COKEHEADS in the White House from my house . . . . . . . . . .)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 37 | View Replies]

To: devolve
Wonder how they can get that 17% figure when they don't know the actual number of illegals?

We always figure the actual number of illegals in the country is about triple what the government says.

I can tell you that Texas is having trouble getting the hispanics census data.

42 posted on 04/19/2010 8:16:42 PM PDT by potlatch (~~"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off. "~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: potlatch

What a recurring nightmare. Your archives are extensive.
Feeling much sorrow and compassion for Oklahomans tonight.


43 posted on 04/19/2010 8:25:14 PM PDT by ntnychik
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 37 | View Replies]

To: ntnychik

[Feeling much sorrow and compassion for Oklahomans tonight.]

Yes, I know.
Hard to believe but I have 14 thousand graphics in my computer. Hard to find what I want now, lol.


44 posted on 04/19/2010 8:28:55 PM PDT by potlatch (~~"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off. "~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 43 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Why do you allow this d*ckhead to speak? She was responsible for 9/11 (separation of the intelligence agencies...)


45 posted on 04/19/2010 8:30:34 PM PDT by richardtavor
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: devolve

But part of Obama’s plans are to build on the takeover of America in response to violence by the right wing. NO VIOLENCE? Then make it up.

That’s right, lie. The PRESS does NOT critically report the left wings lies so why shouldn’t scum like Obama and his supporters lie like there’s no tomorrow?

Every government takeover by radicals is accompanied by lie after lie. Obama lies more than he tells the truth and America is just now beginning to realize this is true.

Oklahoma City was one of Bill Clinton’s biggest lies and he got away with it (at least so far). America will not be pleased once they finally learn the truth about OKC.


46 posted on 04/19/2010 8:35:20 PM PDT by politicianslie (Lying got Obama elected, they don't care what you think, shut up and pay your taxes)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Ms. Gorelick should be thankful she hasn’t -yet - been locked in a padded cell for the benefit of mankind.

A person who has cause so much damage to so many - really ought to remain silent.


47 posted on 04/19/2010 8:38:30 PM PDT by Scotswife
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: potlatch

.

The FBI/DOJ Uniform Crime Reports are based on local LEO management reports

So the 17% of Illegals here in the USA is likely mucho on the low side -

I believe the FBI has a fairly good guestimate of the Illegal Aliens here in the US

Both Republican and democrat administrations deliberately lowball the number of Illegal Aliens here residing in the US

The RINOS and dems say “They have lived here for 40 years - It is time now to ‘LEGALIZE’ them now!”

“AMNESTY” is passe - Honest Americans would never buy it!

Change the words - names - confuse and ram and cram before the dumb voters figure out with 8 million unemployed now because of Obama -

It may just be helped if 12-28 million invading Illegal Aliens are removed from taking the jobs - under the table - wihout paying any payroll deductions like:

FED or State or local Income Taxes, SS, Medicare, and more


48 posted on 04/19/2010 9:00:37 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . . . . . I can see the COKEHEADS in the White House from my house . . . . . . . . . .)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: devolve

[The FBI/DOJ Uniform Crime Reports are based on local LEO management reports]

Yes, I know they try to lie about the number. They are desperate to get a high figure of hispanics through the census count.

Lots of fighting going on on the forum. Talk about Sarah’s thoughts on ‘allowing them a pathway to citizenship’. I have her exact words written somewhere.


49 posted on 04/19/2010 9:12:40 PM PDT by potlatch (~~"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off. "~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

One of root causes of 9-11 and Fannie Mae collapse, hey bi*tch, stfu.


50 posted on 04/19/2010 9:28:49 PM PDT by wac3rd (Prepare for the November 2010 Tsunami)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: potlatch

.

“...pathway to citizenship...”

82% of honest legal American citizens disagree with that

8 million jobs lost under Obama

The very few jobs (including temp jobs) from STIMULUST BUCKS - cost $245,000 each

13-25 million Illegal Aliens in the USA

13 Million Illegals
-8 Million Jobs Lost under OBAMA
___
=5 Million Jobs for Honest Americans


51 posted on 04/19/2010 9:40:51 PM PDT by devolve ( . . . . . . . . I can see the COKEHEADS in the White House from my house . . . . . . . . . .)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 49 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Gorelick is fascinating in that she has not simply failed at every job that she’s had, but has actively gone to great lengths to come up with the worst possible outcome in every job that she’s ever held. I don’t recall any public official that so consistently undermines the public. After every falure she seems to move on to ever more lucrative paydays. Extraordinary


52 posted on 04/19/2010 9:54:10 PM PDT by purplelobster
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet
Timothy McVeigh blew up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people. McVeigh, an anti-government extremist who was hoping to spark a revolt against the federal government,...

True and in spite of the fact that millions of people were mad as hell about Waco McVeigh's actions didn't spark any support for his "revolt." Yet mental midgets like Slick Willy are still saying that talk radio will.

The left is so bereft of credibility.

53 posted on 04/19/2010 10:17:18 PM PDT by TigersEye (Duncan Hunter, Jim DeMint, Michelle Bachman, ...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Tallguy

I’m a Militia of One.

We are legion.

Yamamoto was right.


54 posted on 04/19/2010 10:17:25 PM PDT by dagogo redux (A whiff of primitive spirits in the air, harbingers of an impending descent into the feral.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet; All
From the past:

Able Danger, 9-11 Report, Gorelick, and so much more...

Click the picture...

55 posted on 04/20/2010 3:58:36 AM PDT by backhoe (Just an Old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the trakball into America's Twilight...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet
I'm sorry, what the f-word is she talking about? I feel like she's stuck back in the Clinton administration.

That whole "militia" thing was primarily a response to the left's canard that the Second Amendment only applied to "the militia", not individuals. That issue has been decided. You don't need to go out and start a local militia to have the RKBA.

Gorelick is doing her best to construct a straw man here to demonize conservatives, period. She wants to frame the "tea party" movement as people out to overthrow the government, not change it through legal and constitutional means.

The last time the liberals succeeded in doing that, Clinton and Reno burned down that church in Waco, remember? This kind of talk is not only inflammatory, it's dangerous.

56 posted on 04/20/2010 7:11:37 AM PDT by Kenton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Gorelick should be in prison over 9/11, not giving advice to anyone.


57 posted on 04/20/2010 7:16:42 AM PDT by TChris ("Hello", the politician lied.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: devolve; politicianslie

Lies are what it’s all about!


58 posted on 04/20/2010 12:10:06 PM PDT by potlatch (~~"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off. "~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: devolve

Well, Arizona is cracking down on it anyway.


59 posted on 04/20/2010 12:24:46 PM PDT by potlatch (~~"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off. "~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Repeal all federal gun bans... then we’ll talk. Until then, we really aren’t interested in listening.


60 posted on 04/20/2010 12:27:35 PM PDT by BCR #226 (07/02 SOT www.extremefirepower.com...The BS stops when the hammer drops.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-64 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson