Department Of Homeland Security Blankets Public As Extreme

If you haven’t already heard, the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama Administration has released a 9 page report on ‘right-wing extremism’. The report does not give a specific definition of right-wing extremism, but instead indulges in psycho-babble summarized as follows.

“Rightwing 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 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 of immigration.” – Department of Homeland Security

Come to think of it, if we take out the hate-oriented racist language, this would be a solid foundation for a political party to adopt. Fifty-seven million people voted for McCain instead of Obama for some of these sound reasons.

The report also chimes in on the increase of gun ownership.

“Open source reporting of wartime ammunition shortages has likely spurred rightwing extremists – as well as law-abiding Americans – to make bulk purchases of ammunition. These shortages have increased the cost of ammunition, further exacerbating rightwing extremist paranoia and leading to further stockpiling activity. Both rightwing extremists and law-abiding citizens share a belief that rising crime rates attribute to a slumping economy make the purchase of legitimate firearms a wise move at this time.” – DHS Report

At least the DHS is willing to admit that there is such a thing as legitimate citizens and paranoid rightwing extremists. Would the DHS further concede that such purchases are not irrational?

"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -- Mahatma Gandhi

Janet Napolitano, head of the DHS, uses a definition of right-wing extremism so broad that it includes Mahatma Gandhi!

The report drags on to label New World Order conspiracy theorists.

“Rightwing extremist paranoia of foreign regimes could escalate or be magnified in the event of an economic crisis or military confrontation, harkening back to the “New World Order” conspiracy theories of the 1990s. The dissolution of Communist countries in Eastern Europe and the end of the Soviet Union in the 1990s led some rightwing extremists to believe that a “New World Order” would bring about a world government that would usurp the sovereignty of the United States and its Constitution, thus infringing upon their liberty. The dynamics in 2009 are somewhat similar, as other countries, including China, India, and Russia, as well as some smaller, oil-producing states, are experiencing a rise in economic power and influence.” - DHS Report

We’re adults, so we can discuss this, right? It can hardly be denied that targeting ordinary citizens under the label ‘right-wing extremist’ does threaten our free speech rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment. Just recently, the US Navy was placed on hold in destroying the Somalian pirates because of International Law concerns. Besides that, the first logical step to create a supposed New World Order would be to control the money supply. Remembering my history, it was only a few weeks ago when Gordon Brown called for a Global Currency, and our Secretary of the Treasury Geithner said he was open to the Global Currency. That simple analysis doesn’t make one a fearful militia member or a danger to society.

Perhaps most insulting is the implication that veterans are potential victims of this right-wing sentiment.

“DHS/I&A asses that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. These skills and knowledge have the potential to boost the capabilities of extremists – including lone wolves or small terrorist cells – to carry out violence. The willingness of a small percentage of military personnel to join extremist groups during the 1990s because they were disgruntled, disillusioned, or suffering from the psychological effects of war is being replicated today.” - DHS Report

Excuse me, this is the government we are suppose to feel connected to?

Call Senator Klobuchar, and tell her what you think about ordinary citizenry being placed under the blanket of right-wing extremism. Contact your representative as well. Tell them to that the Homeland Security Report does not reflect well on the administration. Tell them... tell them that you are Spartacus. Tell your friends to do the same.

Senator Klobuchar – 1 (888) 224-9043
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Link to Full DHS Report