A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed "right-wing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.
Gee, ya think?
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The report warned law enforcement agencies to watch for suspicious individuals who may have bumper stickers for third-party political candidates such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin.
It further warned law enforcement to watch out for individuals with "radical" ideologies based on Christian views, such as opposing illegal immigration, abortion and federal taxes.
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Homeland Security on guard for 'right-wing extremists'
Returning U.S. military veterans singled out as particular threats
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9:40 pm Eastern
WASHINGTON "“ A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed "right-wing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.
The report, titled "Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," dated April 7, states that "threats from white supremacist and violent anti-government groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts."
However, the document, first reported by talk-radio host and WND columnist Roger Hedgecock, goes on to suggest worsening economic woes, potential new legislative restrictions on firearms and "the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks."
The report from DHS' Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines right-wing extremism in the U.S. as "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 anti-government, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration."
"[T]he consequences of a prolonged economic downturn "“ including real estate foreclosures, unemployment and an inability to obtain credit "“ could create a fertile recruiting environment for right-wing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past," the report says.
It adds that "growth in these groups subsided in reaction to increased government scrutiny as a result of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and disrupted plots, improvements in the economy and the continued U.S. standing as the pre-eminent world power."
"Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of right-wing extremist groups as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government," the report continues. "The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by right-wing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement."
Most notable is the report's focus on the impact of returning war veterans.
"Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to right-wing extremists," it says. "DHS/I&A is concerned that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize veterans in order to boost their violent capacities."
The report cites the April 4 shooting deaths of three police officers in Pittsburgh as an example of what may be coming, claiming the alleged gunman holds a racist ideology and believes in anti-government conspiracy theories about gun confiscations, citizen detention camps and "a Jewish-controlled 'one-world government.'"
It also suggests the election of an African-American president and the prospect of his policy changes "are proving to be a driving force for right-wing extremist recruitment and radicalization."
The report also mentions "'end times' prophecies could motivate extremist individuals and groups to stockpile food, ammunition and weapons. These teachings also have been linked with the radicalization of domestic extremist individuals and groups in the past, such as the violent Christian Identity organizations and extremist members of the militia movement."
"DHS/I&A assesses that right-wing extremist groups' frustration over a perceived lack of government action on illegal immigration has the potential to incite individuals or small groups toward violence," the report continues.
The report states the DHS will be working with state and local partners over the next several months to determine the levels of right-wing extremist activity in the U.S.
Last month,the chief of the MIssouri highway patrol blasted a report issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center that linked conservative groups to domestic terrorism, assuring that such reports no longer will be issued. The report had been compiled with the assistance of DHS.
The report warned law enforcement agencies to watch for suspicious individuals who may have bumper stickers for third-party political candidates such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin.
It further warned law enforcement to watch out for individuals with "radical" ideologies based on Christian views, such as opposing illegal immigration, abortion and federal taxes.
Chief James Keathley of the Missouri State Patrol issued a statement that the release of the report, which outraged conservatives nationwide, prompted him to "take a hard look" at the procedures through which the report was released by the MIAC.
"My review of the procedures used by the MIAC in the three years since its inception indicates that the mechanism in place for oversight of reports needs improvement," he wrote. "Until two weeks ago, the process for release of reports from the MIAC to law enforcement officers around the state required no review by leaders of the Missouri State Highway Patrol or the Department of Public Safety."
"For that reason, I have ordered the MIAC to permanently cease distribution of the militia report," he said. "Further, I am creating a new process for oversight of reports drafted by the MIAC that will require leaders of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety to review the content of these reports before they are shared with law enforcement. My office will also undertake a review of the origin of the report by MIAC."
So, there you have it folks... If you are concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty or if you are a returning war veteran, or if you are a Christian, you are a threat. You are an extremist. You are a terrorist.
And people thought Bush was bad. Once again, my conviction is reaffirmed that every single person who voted for this "change" is a moron. Every single person.
Ok, I have a stupid question...Isn't this the same as racial profiling? Basing assumptions that a person is more likely to commit a crime based on race, religion or personal beliefs? Where's the ACLU on this one?
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A legitimate government of the people and for the people has nothing to fear from right wing extremest. They only want what our forefathers wrote so well on our constitution. You know, that document that the current government ignores at every corner. I suppose I am a right wing extremest because i want only the best for our country and it's legitimate citizens, I want reasonable taxes which I have always been more than willing to pay, I want decent jobs for those who want to and are able to work. I want my representatives to represent ME and the other people of this state who elected them instead of them blindly following a party who only worries about winning the next election. I am a citizen of the USA which I enlisted and fought for, I am not a citizen of some world economy or world government. Socialism is a filthy word to me and not much better or different than communism. I want the government so govern as they should, I have no use for a king or a ruler, they are public servants, not gods. I want term limits and their first term should be short in case they are duds like so many of the current crop.
Does anyone really think that we are being represented by our elected officials or do the just show up at voting time wanting more? How many think that this is our fault for not demanding better performance for the money?
Very interesting. I'm with ipscshooter: further proof of the gullibility of those who voted for Obama.
This is pretty scary. Put your brain into gear and ask yourself what the implications of this may be. Does this justify actively collecting information on these groups? Does this justify building confidential files on these groups? Does this justify dirty tricks carried out against individuals identified to be members of these groups? (REALLY let you mind run free on this previous question and what such tricks might comprise -- jobs not offered, college admissions to children not achieved, applied for loans turned down, scurrilous defamations without support perpetrated.) Does this justify collecting information on quantities of arms and ammunition purchased by individuals and linking this information to the individuals?
I fear that I am past re-educating, I have lived to long in the America that this used to be.[:@] The tears in my eyes when I listened to the National Anthem used to be tears of pride instead of tears of regret.[&o]
Right wing extremists - a threat to govt.
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