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Veterans are NOT the Enemy!

Posted by Douglas Karr on April 14, 2009 at 10:28pm
In a report made public today, the Department of Homeland Security warns that the recession and the election of President Obama are "fueling resurgence" of right-wing extremist groups that are seeking new recruits, especially returning veterans. The intelligence assessment suggests that veterans make attractive recruits because of "combat skills and experience" that could boost the "violent capabilities" of radical right groups. Further, it says that any possible new restrictions on gun ownership, combined with vets' trouble reintegrating into their communities during a bad economy, "could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks." Read the entire story at USA Today, VA Watchdog and read the letter The American Legion has sent a letter to the DHS. What can we do to stop this ridiculous, senseless classification of those who have paid so much to this country?

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  • Douglas Karr April 16, 2009 at 8:57pm
    David - you should blog about it and throw up some photos if you have any!
  • Tim Gulliford April 16, 2009 at 5:32pm
    The party we attended in Pleasanton had 3,000 show up.
  • John (Blue Eagle) Maddalena April 16, 2009 at 8:14am
    Brothers and Sisters, Isure would have never expected to be called a " Right-winged Radical Undesireable Extremist " but I sure heard it yesterday on the one eyed monster. Just for being a Patriot, loving my Country, and being a Veteran. How low will they go? They wonder why you cop an attitude with there dumbasses. Did you like the way the other major news channels covered the Tea Party, showing Obama and his Family playing with thier dog on the front lawn. BIG NEWS.
    I saw one sign that said, in the Atlanta crowd," I'm here and this time I'm unarmed! "
    • Tim Gulliford > John (Blue Eagle) Maddalena April 16, 2009 at 2:38pm
      The dog coverage is proof how the media slobbers over this family. What next? Will they cover what toilet paper brand he uses?
  • Douglas Karr April 16, 2009 at 8:07am
    Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said this morning on Fox and Friends that an apology is owed and that if she could rewrite one portion of the report, it would have been the section on Veterans. I look forward to hearing an actual apology.
    • Tim Gulliford > Douglas Karr April 16, 2009 at 2:34pm
      Her apology is nothing more than hog-wash. IF she truly meant it, then she should have stepped up to the podium the very day the manifest was released.
      • Douglas Karr > Tim Gulliford April 16, 2009 at 8:56pm
        I agree with you Tim! Apologies after the politics don't mean much.
    • John (Blue Eagle) Maddalena > Douglas Karr April 16, 2009 at 10:11am
      She damn sure owes us one, and it probably needs to be put on the list to go on and step down.
  • Tim Gulliford April 16, 2009 at 1:42am
    Keep this in mind, this is unclassified so a lot is not shared. The classified version is much larger and more detailed.

    hsa-rightwing-extremism-09-04-07.pdf

  • Tim Gulliford April 16, 2009 at 1:30am
    EXCLUSIVE: U.S. failed to use best radar for N. Korea missile
    Gates refused area commander's request

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates denied permission for the U.S. Northern Command to use the Pentagon's most powerful sea-based radar to monitor North Korea's recent missile launch, precluding officials from collecting finely detailed launch data or testing the radar in a real-time crisis, current and former defense officials said.

    http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/15/us-failed-to-use-be...


    Nice huh?
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