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_
I did it for a Super Bowl party...was gone in about two minutes...
Because I started a prayer thread for you when you had your bypass?
I hope you saved the formatting to that thread as it’s been 7 years to the day and the doc just upped my BP meds last Thursday. Do you have any idea how many days I have waited at the scales on Donner for a hand out from Pete to be jilted time and time again...
Why, yes I do. Amazing how little bro listens to big bro when it counts.
Still pizzed about yesterday aren’t you... It wasn’t my fault KK got 20 bonus points!
I noticed something when visiting Salt Lake City.
I never saw one of these guys. Only in neighborhoods across the country on bikes.
The Mormons were extremely friendly and very accomodating. And no religious talk. Used their anscetory files. The Tabernacle is awesome, heard Wagner’s “Kill the Rabbit” (okay, Flight of the Valkeries) and it was amazing. Actually thought I was in a chopper with Robert Duvall.
And everything was free to visit. Heck, the Catholics would usually hit you up for a fiver! lol
I’m a lifetime WW member, too, but I keep going on hiatus to have babies. Pass the Swiss Cake Rolls!
Aw, those are cute fishies! I can’t let Fluffy eat them.
Good work, Darks. *HUG*
I’m sure sion is proud of you.
Thanks, HTB. A little local touch, there? looks...er...yummy. :o|
We’re HE-EER-RREE!
Happy August!
‘Face is present.
No one can account for her, tho’.
The Wobblies are with me this morning, so I’m making sure I move at about the speed of dark.
Howdy! We’re going to Walmart. Tom will be driving later, and I will get my hair cut. The hairdresser is near the high school where I’ll drop Tom.
Jake stayed out all night again. He’s probably in Frank’s bed now.
Did the dead weasel get fed with fluffy fishes?
I have a headache and every here where I work has apparently taken a double dose of their Stupid Pills this morning.
Maybe the stupid pills fixed their headaches. I could take a decongestant, but then I’d be walking into walls for the next eight hours.
Normally, Tylenol Extra-strength and some Motrin (two each) does the trick. Out of Motrin though...
I'll muddle through. I always do. ;-)
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