I am a terrorist !
66I might be safer with pirates
Well folks on April 7th this year our Dept of Homeland Security head Janet Napalitano sent a 9 page report to all police agencies to be on watch for right wing extremist groups . Now I am going to preface my statement with this caveat . I am all for security of our shores . I love my country It Is all I have ever known . But what I find Interesting Is In the language of her memorandum of what constitutes a national security threat !
First was the warning of the rightwing extremism which they felt was active because we have our first Black President , disgruntled war veterans joining White power militias . Now In tough economic times I can understand that we all might be a little edgy . And I can understand some concern . I am not so naive as to think these groups do not exist , I have no doubt In my mind they do , our history Is riddled with them and they should be monitored ! Where I have a major problem Is with more of the language that was In this report ! They go on to say that extremist groups Include not only Racist and hate groups but also Include people who reject federal authority In favor of state and local authority . And also Includes Anti Abortion groups and groups who want Illegal Immgration activism as well ! In short and I apply this to myself , I guess If you have a point of view that differs from our current administration like I do on some Issues then you can be labeled as an extremist/terrorist !
I had no Idea I was a terrorist . I mean when I was In my late teens and early 20s I was wreaking alot of havoc but that was at the punk clubs out In West Hollywood and occasionally pissin off the neighbors ! [ And they did hate me } My only affiliation was a bowling league and our softball team . But I am sure they are runnin my file right now . OK so I got a little drunk back In the day and smoked a joint or two , who did,nt ? I got one up on our current administration though ,BECAUSE UNLIKE YOU GUYS I PAY MY TAXES ! Oh by the way homeland security Is monitoring all those tea parties tomorrow .
Is,nt It nice to see our tax dollars at work so well ? While they bail out Wall Street to the tune of trillions , we get monitored by homeland for dumping some tea In the local harbors . Am I out of my mind or Is something wrong with this ?
Now according to Sara Kuban Dept of Homeland Security spokeswoman they are just gathering Intelligence on the Right Wing In order to facilitate a greater understanding of the violent radicalization of the US . Huh ? Have I missed something here ? I have not heard alot about all this violent radicalization . But I guess If you believe In keeping America soveriegn , or believe In the 2nd Amendment , or obviously any amendment In our constitution you like me are a terrorist !
I am also a catholic which I am sure had me flagged on the watch list . And for you veterans coming home , If you do not liked the way things are going you have been equated to Timothy Mcveigh one of the most dispicable tyrants of the 20th century . Not by me but by MS. Kuban of Homeland . Now Ms Kuban newsflash ! Our veterans were sworn In to uphold and protect the tenets of our US Constitution maybe you guys should try that I mean that Is your job !
Now as a guy with a pretty thick skin most of the time , I gotta say I do not like bein lumped In as a extremist just because I believe that our Government has completely overstepped thier authority , and that I have an opinion ! And yeah I can be somewhat obnoxious sometimes . But I do not beleive that labels me a terrorist . A pain In the ass , well yeah !
Now Ms Napalitano our current head of homeland security used to be the Governor of Arizona one of the main corridors for Illegals to get Into the country . But obviously she did not see this as a problem . And when the cartels have gone apeshit killing each other and Pheonix being the capital of kidnapping this year , her response was they would look Into It basically . Now how Is this woman qualified to head up security ? The southern poverty law center took out a lawsuit against a rancher In Arizona because he had the nerve to detain some Illegals till they authorities got there because they trespassed on his property . And Gov . Napalitano did nothing ! And of course the So. poverty law center totally supports this report per their head of Intelligence Mark Potok . I did not even know the So Poverty Law Center had a Dir . of Intelligence ! And I sure as hell did not know anybody In that orginazation had any Intelligence .
So In conclusion I would like to thank the Drudge report for headlining this nugget on their website . And In particular I would like to give a major shoutout to a local broadcaster Roger Hedgecock who exposed this , because we were not supposed to know about this I believe . So to you tea party attendees be careful , THEY ARE WATCHING ! And to Dir Napalitano If I am labeled as an extremist because I beleive In the 2nd amendment , free speech , questioning authority and having an opinion all I gotta say Is F#$@ you !
Oh by the way If you have an opinion you want to share with these guys about this Issue you can call 202-282-8495 or their main line at 202-282-8000 . POWER TO THE PEOPLE ! [ I feel so Huey Newton right now ! ]
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I believe then that the entire country is rightwing extremist , for goodness sake we are americans who are entitled to our opinions. I know about Janet Napolitano as I live in Arizona. Our state is also in a huge deficit and I do understand that either as we also have the Arizona lottery, where does that money go. How ridiculous she would state that as her verbage was a little over the top. :)
Oh no! I wonder if I am a terrorist, too? Wouldn't that just be the kicker -- to be a terrorist and not even know it? Or maybe it would be a super sneaky terrorist coverup. Hmm. I'll have to think about that. Meanwhile, you go right on ahead and express those opinions, Tony. Your Hubber friends got your back, man!
tony, don't come over for that bbq on sunday, it looks like its going to rain.
To Toad AEvans and MM , I think that their Is a black van In front of the house so I just first wanted to thank you for all your comments and I love you guys and gals ! So now I need a beer !
Toad do yourself a favor and disavow any affiliation with me I do not want your kids under survaillance !
I would Tony, but I think there's a black van in front of my house too, so we're both going to folsom together
Tony, DON'T DRINK THE BEER!! It's been laced with.... TEA!!!
GT, you know you're one too!
Now I was borned in the U.S and never registered to vote. Is that a crime? Hmmm....
Ooh! Did somebody say FOLSOM? I love Folsom. I'll bring my Johnny Cash CD and a nail file. Let's party!
Damn Toad Folsom here we come ! MM please bring the beers we definitely need to party ! I am stressed ! And I love " LIVE AT FOLSOM "by the Man In Black ! maymongh stay under the radar like you currently are but come and share a beer with us please !
well, interesting. I have to say that you should not be worried. Unless extremism is your forte. We all know that extremist are a danger not only to the individual or industry they target, but to your everyday average US citizen that are mostly victims. There is left and right wing extremist in this country. The only ones of concern to the DHS are the individuals that actually have the power and money to make good on their threat. So, no worries.
Do they have binoculars and radios???lololo The Men in Black have arrived, let me know when Will and his compadres come out and may the force be with you...lollo
Oh! Does it mean I get a gun too!
AEvans I am typing out my response under cover of darkness currently and thank you for the pep talk ! mayhmong I do not think we will need firearms at this time ! But I will keep ya posted ! And to Am I deadyet . You are probably right but I truly believe that this security thing Is getting a little out of hand . They have already done Intelligence gathering at some of the tea parties they have had already ! I wish I was kiddin but that part Is true !
lol. but, if history has taught us anything, it is in the most difficult of times when most incidents of extremism occurs. it is a reality. many of these groups look for someone else to blame for their failures. I study these type of events and issues regarding the topic of this hub in college. this happens to be the field of study I am going in to: safety & security.
Am I dead yet please give me an example of the extremism In difficult times of which you speak . I do not find MSNBC credible so you will have to do better then them for a source .
Great words, good expression, right on, Hubber!
Did you know that it is difficult to obtain varied ammunition already? (No, I don't have a gun, but friends do, and they are complaining.)
When Big Brother start looking at us (all) through walls and can see our beating heart, our lungs breathing, I'll want to move to Cuba! Well, maybe there...
I kinda had my eye on Costa Rica , there Is a very large American expatriate contingency there . And yes I have heard about the lack of availability on ammunition . I do not own a gun either . [That was for DHS ] . But I have a gift for annoying people though !
Thank God I'm not American
Cindy I love my Country heart and soul , but I gotta admit sometimes I envy you !
Tony,
Glad to have you as a friend! You have a clear mind and think for yourself.
Bernie right back at ya my friend !
ur not really a terrorist r u.
I am by Janet Napalitanos standars , and I don,t even own a gun !
Tony, last week showed us who the report was discussing. That is not you. We may not agree on everything, but if they ever accuse you of being that far out there, I would be the first in line to fight for you.
By the way, I live five minutes from Folsom. Actually a very lovely town. The prison is up on a hill out of the way. The prisoners pick up trash and paint the bridges.
Great article.
thanks bgpappa , I know you and I do not see eye to eye on everything but I like the fact that we can still engage In dialogue . Thanks hor chimin In !
Ummm...if it means anything I don't think you're a terrorist. I'd vouch for u! Lol. But yes...its no laughing matter. The whole country is on edge. Not only with possible terrorists attacks but mother nature as well...it scares me 2 watch all these catastophic events that have recently happened...so close together in timeframe. Tsunami in Samoa, flood in the Phillipines, deadly earthquake in Indonesia...its all so...apocalyptic. All I know is...we need to hold our love ones a little closer...
Thanks for the back up Lynn . Glad to have you In my corner.
I definitely agree that we really need to let the people who mean something to us know they do. Not just In times of disaster but everyday . We definitely live In some Interesting and somewhat perilous times . Lynn thank you for dropping In you are making hubpages a better place already !
Aw! You are just so super sweet! Hugs and kisses!
Right back at ya Lynn !






















goldentoad says:
8 months ago
I knew it!