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 dunno Robt. I’m in charge of the chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa during the moves. I was down for the count when the move took place, due to a concussion I suffered last week, so Harmless took care of the cookies. (The cut in my scalp made my brainzz fall owt.)
And I think we buried the dead weasel/marten.
Taxchick handles the penquins, so if Fluffy wanted fishies, TC would take care of it. I think.
Some people don’t need Stupid Pills. They have a natural Mental Block that makes up for any Stupids they don’t have.
You too!
We’re back from Walmart. It was the same as always, only less crowded.
After shopping in a few other Walmarts around town, I’m quite happy with the one I go to. It’s smaller, but it’s comfortable.
It also has a medical clinic in it that is part of the system I use, so that’s a bonus. There is also a new medical office about a mile up the street. The mini-clinic is open seven days, while the regular one is M-F. Works for me!
At least I don’t have to travel across half the valley to be seen any more.
Oh, that’s good! I’m not sure what-all is going on with our new insurance. I believe DP is getting new glasses this week, so we’ll learn how that works. Tom’s new pair was covered by the warranty I bought when we got them in May, so the new insurance didn’t matter.
Cute!
Couldn’t have planned it better even if I’d tried..
];-)
Attempting ‘porter lock on errant crew.
*Pushes Da Button*
Well, you guys safe and sound back onboard?
What’s even more amazing is that I did the thread move and pings with a keyboard that is slowly giving up the ghost.
Nice bike, rough ride.
Especially in the Pothole Collection they call roads near me.
So you weren’t out at night?
Make sure you addd Cyber Liberty to the ping list for moving day as he was missing from the copy I had.
Remedied, he’s there on my copy.
Walmarts prices have gone up on stuff I buy as much as 35%
You can have them for breakfast because of the bacon.
Hmmm I wonder if Bacon, maple, mocha chocolate chip cookies would be good? Or would that be going to far?
I bet your butt loved you for parking the bike! LOL!
Sure a fine lookin’ bike.
Good to see you again!
Poser isn’t in my copy of the moving day ping list.
Hmm....
Whoa! Thanks for the kick in the brems. I added him.
CL, I’m sorry I overlooked you!
I try not to look at the prices too closely. I just know that when I spend the same amount of money as I did last year at this time, I have at least one less bag to carry.
And my income isn’t going to change any time soon.
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