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Posted on 04/13/2009 10:02:53 PM PDT by ebiskit
Yesterday, Roger Hedgecock and the Liberty Papers posted an unclassified DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis report titled:
The “report” was one of the most embarrassingly shoddy pieces of propaganda I’d ever read out of DHS. I couldn’t believe it was real.
I spent the day chasing down DHS spokespeople, who have been tied up preparing for a very important homeland security event later today: The First Lady is coming to visit their Washington office. Priorities, you know.
Well, the press office got back to me and verified that the document is indeed for real.
They were very defensive — preemptively so — in asserting that it was not a politicized document and that DHS had done reports on “leftwing extremism” in the past. I have covered DHS for many years and am quite familiar with past assessments they and the FBI have done on animal rights terrorists and environmental terrorists. But those past reports have always been very specific in identifying the exact groups, causes, and targets of domestic terrorism, i.e., the ALF, ELF, and Stop Huntingdon wackos who have engaged in physical harassment, arson, vandalism, and worse against pharmaceutical companies, farms, labs, and university researchers.
By contrast, the piece of crap report issued on April 7 is a sweeping indictment of conservatives. And the intent is clear. As the two spokespeople I talked with on the phone today made clear: They both pinpointed the recent “economic downturn” and the “general state of the economy” for stoking “rightwing extremism.” One of the spokespeople said he was told that the report has been in the works for a year. My b.s. detector went off the chart, and yours will, too, if you read through the entire report — which asserts with no evidence that an unquantified “resurgence in rightwing extremist recruitment and radicalizations activity” is due to home foreclosures, job losses, and…the historical presidential election.
In Obama land, there are no coincidences. It is no coincidence that this report echoes Tea Party-bashing left-wing blogs (check this one out comparing the Tea Party movement to the Weather Underground!) and demonizes the very Americans who will be protesting in the thousands on Wednesday for the nationwide Tax Day Tea Party.
From the report, p.2:
Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.
From the report. p. 3:
(U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers.
(U) Exploiting Economic Downturn
(U//FOUO) Rightwing extremist chatter on the Internet continues to focus on the economy, the perceived loss of U.S. jobs in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and home foreclosures. Anti-Semitic extremists attribute these losses to a deliberate conspiracy conducted by a cabal of Jewish “financial elites.” These “accusatory” tactics are employed to draw new recruits into rightwing extremist groups and further radicalize those already subscribing to extremist beliefs. DHS/I&A assesses this trend is likely to accelerate if the economy is perceived to worsen.
From the report, p. 5:
(U//FOUO) Over the past five years, various rightwing extremists, including militias and white supremacists, have adopted the immigration issue as a call to action, rallying point,
and recruiting tool. Debates over appropriate immigration levels and enforcement policy generally fall within the realm of protected political speech under the First Amendment, but in some cases, anti-immigration or strident pro-enforcement fervor has been directed against specific groups and has the potential to turn violent.
And echoing the anti-military bigotry last seen in that disgusting Penn State University training video, there’s this on p. 7:
(U) Disgruntled Military Veterans
(U//FOUO) DHS/I&A assesses that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. These skills and knowledge have the potential to boost the capabilities of extremists—including lone wolves or small terrorist cells—to carry out violence. The willingness of a small percentage of military personnel to join extremist groups during the 1990s because they were disgruntled, disillusioned, or suffering from the psychological effects of war is being replicated today.
There’s no hackneyed left-wing stereotype of conservatives left behind in this DHS intelligence and analysis assessment. I asked both DHS spokespeople to tell me who, specifically, the report was accusing of “rightwing extremist chatter” and which “antigovernment” groups are being monitored as “extremists.” They say they’ll get back to me.
In the meantime, be aware of this from the report, p. 8:
(U//FOUO) DHS/I&A will be working with its state and local partners over the next several months to ascertain with greater regional specificity the rise in rightwing extremist activity in the United States, with a particular emphasis on the political, economic, and social factors that drive rightwing extremist radicalization.
Better make a few last-minute signs for the Tea Party. Obama’s DHS is watching:
Honk if you’re a radicalized rightwing extremist!
Guilty of rightwing extremist chatter
Anti-government, pro-freedom: Sue me
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So supporting the Constitution means you are a right-wing extremist?
FUBO!
under Bush they were saying the total opposite and now their messiah is in it is perceived
As I said, I don't doubt Michelle, but let's say someone high up in O-bot land decides to back down and tells the person to renege on the confirmation. It would make us look like idiots.
On something this significant, I want it in writing before I tell the world.
Just a bookmark ping.
I did search on Google News - Washington Times is about the only newspaper covering this.
http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&q=homeland+security+right+wing&cf=all&scoring=d
Bush is looking more like an enemy of the free state every day.
I wonder if the ACLU will come to our rescue... the country has gone insane, political oppression and where is the MSM>? Pravda masters doing their part for Dear Leader.
"But he can win!"
Every time I hear that I just want to vomit.
I would love to know how many pro Patriot Act schmucks on this board are telling themselves it (the PA) isn’t being used against them by this administration, under this context.
It will probably Trickle Down to you sooner or later. I suppose they will ferret out Those Among Them, and you will conform or BE GONE.
very may similarities between Hitler and the Nazis and this administration
note the symbols,
in the past republicans use the American flag when campaigning but obama used his own symbol , still today you see people with this symbol on the car, flying a flag with it on etc.
So did the Nazis, the swastika
Hitler and the SA used force to silence others and got out there using intimidation tactics
so is and have ACORN liberals etc, ie.e homos in CA to ACORN and huff post wanting to silence the tea parties
Hitler got the Govt to clamp down on dissent
so is obama now
Hitler BRAINWASHED KIDS
So has obama, remember that whacked song of kids singing about how great their messiah .fuhrer is
Hitler has his won private army
Obama called for a million strong civilian security force to match that of the military and he was clapped and cheered but never questioned about it and what it meant. Even today no journalist has asked what he meant by that
we’re going into dangerous territory and the Media had better wake up and let the public know as I can only tell others so much.
talking about the media,
what idiots are they?
They have been totally insulted when they were told that it was not a bow and yet they went along with it.
what complete buffoon would be lied to , have the intelligence questioned and yet still remain silent
lets not forget how Hitler used words to brainwash people and so is obama, actually he has, just look at Obama voters, they are completely stupid who see no other side to any situation.
Try explaining that the earth has cooled in the last 10 years , try asking about where obama came from and why did he fight and does fight to never show his certificate, etc etc etc
they just are totally lost and seem to not have a brain and maybe that is why this new Dem radical party targets the innocent kids at schools now
This is one reason I’m glad McCain didn’t win. His policies aren’t that much different and we couldn’t criticize him as much.
“...Department of Homeland Security, established after 9/11 to fight terrorism.’
W did such a good job a shutting down terrorists, DHS now needs more work.
Think Arnold.
secede
let north of the potomac just go.
I’m sure AK, Midwest and the south can go it alone, providing all homos, illegals and Nazi liberals go up there to their liberal utopia
The neocons are pleased with Obama because he is funneling more money to the usual corporate revolving door partnerships and because he has only made slight deviations in deed (despite lots of bluster in word) from Bush's foreign policy.
Yup and one has to wonder if they've learned from their mistakes in that disaster so the next time tyranny smites a defenseless citizen, the action will be a smooth reminder to the sheep that the wolves are firmly in control.
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By John Lillpop Monday, April 13, 2009
-Satire -
A recently unclassified government report warns against the possibility of violence by “right-wing extremists.” According to unnamed sources close to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, you are a right wing extremist if you—
Were born in the Deep South
Believe that 9/11 was more serious than Watergate
Wear an American flag in your lapel
Knowingly listen to Rush Limbaugh
Speak and write perfect English, but no Spanish
Own more than two Bibles or one Confederate Flag
Believe that Jesus Christ means eternal life
Support the rule of law and maintenance of law and order
Want America’s borders secured
Believe that Mexico is a foreign nation and Spanish a foreign language
Thank God that the U.S. won both world wars
Oppose affirmative action, abortion, same-sex marriage, and gun control
Believe that fighting higher taxes is more patriotic than paying them
Prefer “Patriot’s Tea” to Obama Kool-aid
Doubt that Islam is really a “Religion of Peace”
Believe that a baby Jew born to a virgin 2009 years ago saved mankind from sin
Send out Christmas cards
Attend a Christian church on occasions other than Christmas and Easter.
Sing the National Anthem with your hand over your heart
Fly Old Glory on Flag Day and Independence Day
Believe that preventing voter fraud is more important than empowering illegal aliens, felons, and the deceased with the vote
Own a gun and ammunition.
Favor the death penalty for brutal killers, but oppose abortion of innocent fetuses
Miss WF Buckley, Ronald Reagan, and Richard Nixon
Have read the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and U.S. Constitution more than once
Believe that labor unions should be subjected to anti-trust laws.
Have never committed adultery or had gay sex
Drive a car built by an American car company in America
Dispute the belief that the economic meltdown was worth it in order to open home ownership to more people of color
Believe that the U.S. should spend more money on national defense than on foreign aid
Suspect that Nancy Pelosi is dumber than a pound of recycled botox
Mourn the 50 million fetuses that have been slaughtered since the Roe V. Wade ruling
Pay a tithe or make a donation to any organized religion
Are successful and prosperous and flagrantly show it
Have never applied for food stamps or welfare
Read the Wall Street Journal, George Will, Pat Buchanan, and Ann Coulter
Watch FOX News
Dislike Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez and other communist dictators
Know the words to “God Bless America” by heart
Argue that global warming is little more than hot air circulated by liberals for “green” profit
Want the UN out of America and America out of the UN
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