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_
In the wandering mess of chaos that is the Undead Thread, we tend to talk about story ideas [some of us write drek, one of us actually has been published], local insanity in our respective areas, or we continue dragging the thread further from the subject.
Usually for a month until the end of said month.
Then we have to find a new home.
We do prefer zot threads to hang out in, but the quality of the trolls has been abysmal this year.
I’m about ready to ask the mods to suggest a thread or two here and there.
Pretty much we are a roving mobile ‘chat thread within a thread’.
Heh, I left Sarah in the dust long ago, babies-wise.
Please, do share about your guns - we’re all interested!
“Fortunately the beer did not see us!!!! “
How horrible. And I bet you were really thirsty, too.
The other day when FR was down I went to the alt. site. I saw Sionnsar’s name on a previous thread. I felt very sad - although I didn’t have a huge lot of interaction with him, I wish I had. I know he was a Good Man of the highest order.
Yes, I did ping you, and thank you very much.
Has anyone brought up the finer distinctions be regular and chunky peanut butter?
How about this one?
If anyone’s interested I know where to get 1200 rounds for $200. Otherwise ammunition for it is not always so easy or cheap.
http://centerfiresystems.com/pps43-pis.aspx
All I’ll say is I’ve heard tell it’s a fun one to try.
:-)
I heard the person who told me that having fun with it.
I assume she’ll probably have curls?
Anoreth and Sally did, Elen didn’t. But neither of the other girls had curls like Frank and Pat.
Poor James is confused. When I said the baby was due in January, he said, “And then you’ll give birth?” and I said, “Yes,” and he said, “Like a secretary bird?”
Secretary birds - the egg thing that you mentioned?
19 ... is that the Ukrainian family in ... was it Sacramento? Someplace in California.
Yes, the little boys are very involved with the computer game “Zoo Tycoon,” so they know a lot about animal breeding (although not exactly how the animals do it ;-), but seem to have trouble distinguishing a human from a bird or reptile.
How are you different from the rest of us?
He was a Giant Scot.
We all miss him. He was an awesome Man!
Dang, Bob.
Gave me chills and then tears.
I miss him so...
And with that, I’m off to bed because my neck hurts and I need to get parallel to the deck.
See you in the morning!
That is SO cute.
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.