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Congressional Democrats are trying to build support for an effort to bar gun purchases by terror suspects, hoping to take advantage of the same public anxieties about security that gave Republicans a ringing House victory. The Democratic push seems likely to fall victim to opposition from the National Rifle Association and congressional gun-rights backers, chiefly Republicans, who have smothered firearms curbs for years. If the Republicans who control Congress block votes on the proposal, Democrats hope to profit politically by winning sympathy from angry voters. ...

CLEMENTE: “No, there is a way. We certainly have ways in national security investigations to find out exactly what was said in that conversation. It’s not necessarily something that the FBI is going to want to present in court, but it may help lead the investigation and/or lead to questioning of her. We certainly can find that out. BURNETT: “So they can actually get that? People are saying, look, that is incredible. CLEMENTE: “No, welcome to America. All of that stuff is being captured as we speak whether we know it or like it or not.” >Snip< “All of that...

And the bill was introduced by a Republican, no less. A new gun law being considered in Congress, if aligned with Department of Homeland Security memos labeling everyday Americans as potential “threats,” could potentially deny firearms to pro-lifers, gun-rights advocates, tax protesters, animal rights activists, and a host of others – any already on the expansive DHS watch list for potential “extremism.” Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., has sponsored H.R. 2159, the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009, which permits the attorney general to deny transfer of a firearm to any “known or suspected dangerous terrorist.” The...

Right-Wing Extremism Explored by: Bethany Stotts, April 29, 2009 The Department of Homeland Security memo outlining the emerging “threat” of right-wing extremism has been heavily criticized over the last couple weeks for its vagueness and apparent attempt to ideologically profile individuals of conservative ideology. The criticized DHS report stated in a footnote that “Right wing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority,...

"To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph Milligan, 6 April 1816

Those tea-baggers are un-American, unproductive, and racist. I hope they are dealt with soon! When the government finally came for the military vets, gun owners, pro-lifers, so-called constitutionalists, talk-radio hosts, homophobes, Christian fanatics, and those who are against “illegal aliens,” “big government,” and “generational theft deficit spending,” I didn’t say anything. And why should I? — I’m not a right-wing extremist. Finally, we can rebuild America the way it is supposed to be! Yes we can!!When they were coming for the elderly and disabled, I sadly said goodbye to Grandma, reassuring her that something better would come from this, all...

This DHS “Right-Wing Extremism” report is not just a travesty against our nation’s combat veterans. The even bigger issue here is the labeling of American citizens who do not agree with the current administration’s agenda for this country as “rightwing extremists” and thus potentially carrying out oppressive activities against these individuals with the apparent goal of silencing the opposition - men and women like you and me who believe in: Capitalism and free enterprise Legal immigration with full enforcement of our immigration laws Protection of our civil liberties under the Bill of Rights: right to freespeech, right to bear arms...

[IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/24xmek0.jpg[/IMG] Face Fwd Comments: I am pretty sure the government is saying, “I love it when a plan comes together”. As our freedoms are being taken from us with things like the Patriot act we now have to deal with the same people in Homeland Security publishing the “right wing extremist watch list”. Make no doubt about it these are people who will use their power to squash whomever they see as opposing their view. Hopefully they will use the FEMA folks to enforce the encampment of the watch list. FEMA is so inept that we would never have to...

Well, I'm sure the Department of Homeland Security is busy monitoring Freepers' purchases, including tunes we buy from Amazon or download on our Ipods. So to save them the trouble, I've compiled the top 10 songs that would indicate a predilection towards right wing anti-nanny state, anti-commie, anti-politically correct, anti-tax or anti-politician activism. 10. Mexican Blackbird - ZZ Top. The boys from Texas are just redneck racists, and this one proves it. Now drive that old Chrysler to Mexico, boy. 9. Courtesy of the Red White and Blue - Toby Keith. Not only jingoistic, but anti-muslim. Just ask the Dixie...

Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi released the following statement regarding today’s Field Poll. The poll shows Garamendi with a double-digit lead among Democratic Primary voters and in the best position to defeat right-wing extremist Tom McClintock in the fall. “But first I'll work everyday between now and June 6 to earn the votes of Democrats across California. Then, as I have done twice before, I will build a coalition of Democrats, fair-minded independents and Republicans so I can defeat Tom McClintock in the fall.” In addition, Garamendi has nearly swept the endorsement race, earning the support of the...

VANITY NOTICE: I've just learned that I am an "EXTREMIST!" WOO HOO!! Nicest compliment I've received in a long time. "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice; moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Y'all might want to be careful who you hang out with. If you are pro-God, pro-life, pro-family, pro-constitution, pro-Liberty, pro-America and post to FreeRepublic.com, you risk being labeled as an "extremist." That puts you in the company of extremist folks like George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Ben Franklin, & Co. As extremists, "We must all hang together, or assuredly...

I’m just another American ‘Mornin’ folks! How the hell are ya this mornin’, anyways? Coffee’s on, and is it real good this mornin’, too. Ya best grab a cup and get some! Ya gotta get yer eyes open ‘fore ya face the day! Paper’ll be along after a bit, I’d imagine. I gots first dibs onna funny pages, too! …I always have to tell ya that… Well, I had somethin’ in mind, this mornin’. It ain’t at all what I had in mind to start with to visit over, but it’ll do fer now…and fer the women I getta go...

THE NETHERLANDS -- Last Monday, Pim Fortuyn was brutally shot dead after giving a radio interview. Pim Fortuyn was the openly gay former professor of sociology and columnist who founded and led the List Pim Fortuyn (LPF), a new right of center political party in the Netherlands. Polls showed the party was about to make an unprecedented entry into Dutch parliament by gaining 20 to 30 seats out of a total of 150. Fortuyn was eating away at the blue-collar base of the Labor party. His party has decided to carry on, in order to realize his dream of a...