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_
we need to “ELIMINATE” all those that do not understand the constitution and implication.That *could be* taken out of context. Especially that "ELIMINATE all" thingy.Hang all that are self important from the trees in front of the congress and let their body’s (Bones) remain as reminders to those that follow what will happen to those that follow that do not mind the intent and constructions of the “Constitution” and the rights of the individual.
But the CIA? I don't think so as they have no (legal) power on US soil. Then again, if they're assigned to DHS?.. could be.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Well, it was kind of my fault anyway. We have a general good natured relationship of practical jokes. I never forgot and a few years later, I was able to get on his My Space account and posted his naked baby pictures. That kind of ended the computer related pranks. PWNED as he used to say.
Not my art, but at least the artist acknowledges who really runs things...
Remember the time that old A+Bert lost his plus after a suspension? Became just ordinary old A Bert.
Snow Bunny packed the lunch.
Oh man! are you ever right bert. I think Snow Bunny was the most destructive character we ever had. We all got snookered.....big time.
I also remember the time that due to software changes by John Robinson that the + could no longer be displayed.
He carried on and on and on about that for sometime.
I think John fixed it that he got the + back then he got *Zotted* for good.
He could be an ornery old cuss :^)
Thanks. That’s how I remember it but wouldn’t have guessed that it’s been 10 yrs already. He’s the one I remember most during my lurking years.
The DUmmies quoted one of my posts. Gee...my life is complete. And I need a shower. Or three.
I hate to say it but it was most likely the pizza delivery guy with a few pizza delivery cadets along for training........
After a six pack of beer and a bottle of Jack Daniels, it's hard to tell the difference between them and the FBI........
Good catch! LOL!
Yea, well, "Free Beer and Pizza Tonight at My House" is bound to attrack lots of unwanteds.........that's why you should never do it.
ROTFLOL Recalling what it was like here 10 years ago you must have really had to scramble to douse the flames coming your way. It sounds like you and mini-catfish know how to have fun.
You're right. He did get his + back before they eliminated him. And he was ornery.
They should let him come back for a while on the condition that his handle is D-Bert.
I think that the official report was that the Chiefnegotiator’s death was an accident. Not so sure about that, though.
I am having some weird phone calls that I believe are related to my political activity. The caller is using a cell phone from Alaska and doesn’t say anything except, “wrong number”. The calls come at all hours, including the middle of the night. I never answer numbers that I don’t recognize during the day, but at night I answer without automatically without checking the caller ID.
I had my phone number changed to an unlisted number two or three weeks ago and yesterday, they called the new unlisted number. I think that someone is trying to scare me and they are succeeding. We didn’t give out the new number to anyone but friends and family, not even the bank.
When I do a search on the number, all I can find is that it is a cell number from Anchorage Alaska and a Craigslist ad that appears to be connected to child pornography, but that is questionable.
Five hundred plus posts and nobody blamed me or my coffee.
Either we’re slipping or we’re losing our touch.
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“WARNING - Not to be taken internally!” - Slings and Arrows
In 12 cup drip percolator pot, fill to 6 cup mark with water.
In filter, put 6 heaping scoops of coffee.
Medium roast works best, just make sure it’s a robust blend.
Found a maxwellhouse ‘medium roast’ that was rather anemic.
Put pinch of salt in filter, about as much as it would take to cover the surface of a dime with one even layer.
This keeps the coffee from tasting burned too quickly, it doesn’t age well brewed this way.
Brew, recirculate if need be, usually not.
Add sugar and dairy creamer.
Creamora and coffeemate are not recommended unless you like the heart racing that Ranger Pudding gives.
That, and the nondairy creamer will give you both a headache and a buzz with the coffee.
I usually put about 8 spoons of sugar in this stuff, it ends up being like Russian Kava, thick and sweet with that bitter overtone to it.
Oh, and I am NOT responsible for seeming demonic possession of the coffeepot, or the coffeepot ending up acting as if it has been damaged.
Be sure NOT to add creamora or coffeemate to the brew, unless you LIKE ranger pudding style heart racing.
When I brew that stuff for myself, I recirculate the stuff to brew a second time, but that’s me for my own personal enjoyment, and it may wreck the coffeepot.
Don’t forget the salt, it’s important to the finished brew.
Cthulhu Penguin?
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