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_
Francisco will be three in 2012, too. The age of maximum head impacts to immovable objects.
I was supposedly good.
But I wouldn’t lie to the customer like my boss at the time told me to do.
Especially when selling cell phones.
Radio Shack.. UGH!
That was Number Two Son; “PRAECEPS!”
I’d say he kept us in stitches, but ‘twasn’t a laughing matter.
Thread switch will have to wait until morning.
The problem with threads where the originator is active is that you need permission to use the trhead.
Hence why we prefer zot threads..
But the most recent zot thread was DannyH back for more punishment and I’ll be hanged before I give that masochist his daily beatdown.
I have never been gobsmacked, am I missing something?
No. It's missing you.
He’s the wrong person to ask. Trust me!
That chick was nuts I tell you!
Why do they call them wiener dogs if they aren't meant to be snacks?
By happenstance the police showed up on my doorstep at 3:30 this morning...
“We have a complaint of a woman punching bears!”
Okay, this I gotta hear.
I predict someone is going to have a VERY BAD DAY when the police figure out where he actually lives.
Yikes.
Some doofus gave your address as his and then skipped out on them, didn’t he.
“Hi guys.” *unlocks door*
“Hey! This is the address of a dangerous person!! What are you doing?!”
“Uh.. going home?”
*Minor discussion amongst crew*
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