Posted on 07/30/2011 6:17:27 PM PDT by jongaltsr
A couple of hours ago receive a hard knock on the door. I answered the door and about 7 or 8 agents all flashing badges (claiming to be FBI and/or CIA) rushed me and pushed me against the far wall.
My dog attacked and they would have shot him had I not broken free for a second and covered him by laying him on the floor beneath me.
After things calmed down a bit and I received assurances that nothing would happen to him if I placed him in the bedroom and closed the door.
I did so and they then read me my rights and explained that my opinions expressed on Free Republic were the reason they were there. I had expressed my opinion of what I thought of the current President and the majority in congress and was therefore a potential threat to the government. After what seemed to be hours they came to the conclusion (I hope) that I was merely expressing my opinion and not a leader of a counter revolutionary army - as they saw it.
They searched my apartment for weapons and found 4 (which I have not fired in over a year or more) and they seized them for testing. My dog (Ranger) was not happy with the situation so I had to hold on to him during the search to keep him from being shot.
They also seized my computer and downloaded my entire files system. I suppose they also copied any files erased by normal erasure techniques. They returned the computer as "WAS" (as far as I can tell) but I after careful consideration the past few hours I have concluded that they are monitoring me closely.
I'm not even sure this message will make it through but what else can I do but try?
If (Big IF!) this does make it through, beware. They are watching and may make a visit to your residence and give your the same routine.
It really shook me up and I have trouble keeping my nerves steady and my thoughts straight as I write this message.
Once this gets out (IF THIS GETS OUT) I can pretty much expect their return but this time they probably won't be quite as considerate of myself and my dog who they will probably shoot on sight.
I have packed my truck with essentials but I suspect that there are those that are watching so I may not make it to one of my favorite mountain camping sites.
There I will not have any communications except when I get into town and use WIFI to make any contact.
Good luck and keep your heads down.
They have become serious about enforcing their new powers - and some of us might not make it.
I'll probably be #1 on their list.
Semper Fi and God Bless one and all.
(Guess I chose my alias correctly) (John Galt_
A GOIL!
A friend for Olive Oyl!
Can't help it: for the longest time I-spinach-in to write somethin' like that.
[signed]
Mrs. Pop-eye
P.S. And then there's Lil Swee'Pea. Somehow everything has a vegetable theme. Going out to bury an egg under a mound of leaves...
Congrat-you-and- all -tuas-relaciónes!
Wish I could figure out how to do that upside-down exclamation point thingie.
¡Oh! ¡I just did it!
A GOIL!
A friend for Olive Oyl!
Can't help it: for the longest time I-spinach-in to write somethin' like that.
[signed]
Mrs. Pop-eye
P.S. And then there's Lil Swee'Pea. Somehow everything has a vegetable theme. Going out to bury an egg under a mound of leaves...
Congrat-you-and- all -tuas-relaciónes!
Wish I could figure out how to do that upside-down exclamation point thingie.
¡Oh! ¡I just did it!
I had this quote in the back of my brain somewhere when I typed my last typing.
A neurotic is a man who builds a castle in the air.
A psychotic is the man who lives in it.
A psychiatrist is the man who collects the rent.
~Jerome Lawrence
Only a few knew, because I didn’t want any of the children to know until I could tell my mother that the indications are for a healthy baby. She’s very concerned about my age.
I just emailed her and DP (who did know, of course, but not that it’s a girl) and will skulk off to the kitchen and not check the incoming email until after supper!
Pat has gone off with the ultrasound prints to Think Deep Thoughts about brain development.
That’s not too bad either.
Except that it means “man-hater.” On the other hand, with four older brothers, it could be prophetic ...
You said something on another the other day that made me think this was so.
Tell your mother you won’t try to compete with Sarah.
Hmm.
Wonder what conclusions Pat will come to.
“Mom! Obviously it’s an alien shymbiote!”
I know, don’t give him any ideas.
Needless tosay, I am immensely happy for all of you! The Brothers will learn how to be gentle, and the new Chicklette will learn how to protect herself.
What’s the downside? (Besides diapers, ad nauseum?)
I just happened to see the news of the upcoming blessed event on the “latest posts”.
Yay! Another chicklette, or chickadee.
May your next few months be comfortable and problem free and delivery be as quick as humnany possible while not being too quick.
Just what this old world needs - well raised children!
I take it back.
You pingified me~! Thank you!
Please! Somebody end this endless madness! Pull it!
Hacker cow. Ana has one that looks like a skeleton...
And congrats!
Hello all! Went to town on Sunday if I mentioned before, sorry....anyway saw a black bear, a moose and 9 deer! Fortunately the beer did not see us!!!! We were in my truck coming down from Mt Idaho it was in the hills.
Hunting season is just around the corner here so the hunters are starting to put bait out for the bears. Saw ducks in the creek this weekend as well. That is normal for us. Geese as well. I think they are gone now. My dog has chased the geese twice. Funny to watch the geese run and then take off. Good thing they ran, they would have kicked his behind had they stayed and fought!!!
All are dreamers of dreams; those who make the greatest of dreams into Reality are the true giants among us.
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost. There is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
— Henry David Thoreau
I was seized by the stern hand of Compulsion, that dark, unseasonable Urge that impels women to clean house in the middle of the night. ~James Thurber
For some strange reason I get Thurber and Thoreau mixed up.
There is no stopping the Undead Thread!
It is undead!
It is madness, it is-
*This thread has been pulled for your convenience.*
All kidding aside, since we lost Sionnsar I’ve had to take over the thread switch duties.
Let me tell you, it is hard to pick a good thread for us to go to.
Man I miss Sionnsar.
Well, I’m in the mood for a good old fashioned thread-jacking....what are some good topics we can spawn? I’ve recently gone Cowboy on my weapons purchases....yes, it’s gonna come down to the Old West in our future to come....I have a Buntline Special I’m itchin’ to use!
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