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here is WND's list of beliefs "targeted" by DHS and what the report ACTUALLY says
Oppose abortion (U) 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 antigovernment, 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 (U//FOUO) Paralleling the current national climate, rightwing extremists during the 1990s exploited a variety of social issues and political themes to increase group visibility and recruit new members. Prominent among these themes were the militia movement’s opposition to gun control efforts, criticism of free trade agreements (particularly those with Mexico), and highlighting perceived government infringement on civil liberties as well as white supremacists’ longstanding exploitation of social issues such as abortion, inter-racial crimes, and same-sex marriage. During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors. Oppose same-sex marriage (U//FOUO) Paralleling the current national climate, rightwing extremists during the 1990s exploited a variety of social issues and political themes to increase group visibility and recruit new members. Prominent among these themes were the militia movement’s opposition to gun control efforts, criticism of free trade agreements (particularly those with Mexico), and highlighting perceived government infringement on civil liberties as well as white supremacists’ longstanding exploitation of social issues such as abortion, inter-racial crimes, and same-sex marriage. During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors. Oppose restrictions on firearms (U//FOUO) The possible passage of new 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. (U//FOUO) Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of rightwing extremist groups, as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government. The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by rightwing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement. (U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers. (U//FOUO) 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 attributed to a slumping economy make the purchase of legitimate firearms a wise move at this time. (U//FOUO) Weapons rights and gun-control legislation are likely to be hotly contested subjects of political debate in light of the 2008 Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller in which the Court reaffirmed an individual’s right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but left open to debate the precise contours of that right. Because debates over constitutional rights are intense, and parties on all sides have deeply held, sincere, but vastly divergent beliefs, violent extremists may attempt to co-opt the debate and use the controversy as a radicalization tool. Oppose lax immigration laws (U) 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 antigovernment, 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. (U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers. (U) Illegal Immigration (U//FOUO) Rightwing extremists were concerned during the 1990s with the perception that illegal immigrants were taking away American jobs through their willingness to work at significantly lower wages. They also opposed free trade agreements, arguing that these arrangements resulted in Americans losing jobs to countries such as Mexico. (U//FOUO) Over the past five years, various rightwing extremists, including militias and white supremacists, have adopted the immigration issue as a call to action, rallying point, and recruiting tool. Debates over appropriate immigration levels and enforcement policy generally fall within the realm of protected political speech under the First Amendment, but in some cases, anti-immigration or strident pro-enforcement fervor has been directed against specific groups and has the potential to turn violent. (U//FOUO) DHS/I&A assesses that rightwing extremist groups’ frustration over a perceived lack of government action on illegal immigration has the potential to incite individuals or small groups toward violence. If such violence were to occur, it likely would be isolated, small-scale, and directed at specific immigration-related targets. — (U//FOUO) DHS/I&A notes that prominent civil rights organizations have observed an increase in anti-Hispanic crimes over the past five years. — (U) In April 2007, six militia members were arrested for various weapons and explosives violations. Open source reporting alleged that those arrested had discussed and conducted surveillance for a machinegun attack on Hispanics. — (U) A militia member in Wyoming was arrested in February 2007 after communicating his plans to travel to the Mexican border to kill immigrants crossing into the United States. Oppose the policies of President Obama regarding immigration, citizenship, and the expansion of social programs (U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers. Oppose continuation of free trade agreements (U//FOUO) Paralleling the current national climate, rightwing extremists during the 1990s exploited a variety of social issues and political themes to increase group visibility and recruit new members. Prominent among these themes were the militia movement’s opposition to gun control efforts, criticism of free trade agreements (particularly those with Mexico), and highlighting perceived government infringement on civil liberties as well as white supremacists’ longstanding exploitation of social issues such as abortion, inter-racial crimes, and same-sex marriage. During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors. (U//FOUO) Rightwing extremists were concerned during the 1990s with the perception that illegal immigrants were taking away American jobs through their willingness to work at significantly lower wages. They also opposed free trade agreements, arguing that these arrangements resulted in Americans losing jobs to countries such as Mexico. Are suspect of foreign regimes Fear Communist regimes Oppose a "one world" government Bemoan the decline of U.S. stature in the world (U//FOUO) 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. — (U//FOUO) Fear of Communist regimes and related conspiracy theories characterizing the U.S. Government’s role as either complicit in a foreign invasion or acquiescing as part of a “One World Government” plan inspired extremist members of the militia movement to target government and military facilities in past years. — (U//FOUO) Law enforcement in 1996 arrested three rightwing militia members in Battle Creek, Michigan with pipe bombs, automatic weapons, and military ordnance that they planned to use in attacks on nearby military and federal facilities and infrastructure targets. — (U//FOUO) Rightwing extremist views bemoan the decline of U.S. stature and have recently focused on themes such as the loss of U.S. manufacturing capability to China and India, Russia’s control of energy resources and use of these to pressure other countries, and China’s investment in U.S. real estate and corporations as a part of subversion strategy. remember WND said "But Thompson noted that the report also targeted as "potential terrorists" Americans who:" now tell me...is the items from that report a list of beliefs that "targets Americans as potential terrorists"? Or is it WND B.S.? |
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BANNED & BURNED |
Not sure what the big deal is. The Military would neve listen to bleeding hearts or neo cons...If some stupid, brain dead politician covertly tries to paint right-wing individuals as dangerous who cares? Nothing will come of it...
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They are dangerous and represent the most significant threat to good order and the American way of life. During the last 6 years we have had several murders at the hand of the right wing, these people are not good people they are criminals and we need to deal with them. The good news is that good and descent Americans have condemned them and understand that they are criminals America is alert and on guard . America understands that these lowlife cowards are just criminals and see them for the scum they are. |
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Social democrats [NAZI's] are by far the most dangerous people in America, presently the U.S. is under a represive left wing confiscatory government run by the democrats and have had companys and institutions confiscated and trillions of dollare stolen by these Nazies!
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I hate to break this too you, but Nazis are by definition extreme right wingers. I know you don't want to belive that, but you will just have to learn to deal with it. |
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Lead Moderator WITM Hot Topics Moderator |
Your on thin ice.. Calling democrats Nazis will not be tolerated, here. Next time you make any derogatory remarks, you will take some time off for relection. |
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So...rugged individualists are left wing? If they're right wing, then I'm confused. |
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I sincerely apologize to all Democrats! Waiting for posters that have called Republicans Nazis for YEARS on these threads to apologize! |
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Highly Experienced Member |
Don't hold you breathe EAG |
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Experienced Member |
why? can't be the bigger person? |
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ooooooo been psychologyzed |
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Who said rugged individualists belonged to any particular political party? |
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Since many of them have been banned for saying such things you may have to wait a while. |
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Experienced Member |
HA! |
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Lead Moderator Post War Iraq Hot Topics Moderator mainedawg72gmail.com |
Karl. Could you break down your post some for a better understanding. |
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I don't know how much more simple. it can get. one example. WND claims that the DHS was "targeting" people who oppose restrictions on fire arms. in the report it says (U//FOUO) Weapons rights and gun-control legislation are likely to be hotly contested subjects of political debate in light of the 2008 Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller in which the Court reaffirmed an individual’s right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but left open to debate the precise contours of that right. Because debates over constitutional rights are intense, and parties on all sides have deeply held, sincere, but vastly divergent beliefs, violent extremists may attempt to co-opt the debate and use the controversy as a radicalization tool." now how is that statement in anyway an example of "targeting" people who oppose restrictions on fire arms? Is "Because debates over constitutional rights are intense, and parties on all sides have deeply held, sincere, but vastly divergent beliefs" a phrase you would use to "target" people who oppose more gun control? or how about "extremists may attempt to co-opt the debate and use the controversy as a radicalization tool."? but don't stop there. go through the others in their list. Oppose same-sex marriage? makes it sound like anyone who voted for prop 8 is now on some watch list doesn't it? But what did the report say about same sex marriage? "white supremacists’ longstanding exploitation of social issues such as abortion, inter-racial crimes, and same-sex marriage." That's the ONLY time in the report same-sex marriage was mentioned. and what does it say about same-sex marriage? That groups like the Klan exploited the debate. They used some peoples fears of same-sex marriage and other social issues to gain ground. NOT that the DHS Targets people who oppose gay marriage. what WND is trying to shovel is no different than if someone had said "The FBI is targeting all white southern males!" when the FBI was looking into the Klan back in the 60's. |
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Uhhh, yeah, we gave America an enima during the second half of Bush II's reign....we now see what is coming out during these 4 years...(it's brown, like poop is too) :0
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Lead Moderator Post War Iraq Hot Topics Moderator mainedawg72gmail.com |
HAS THIS CHANGED IN THE LAST MONTH FOLKS?
MD |
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------------------- Proud Member Derelict Veterans' Group ------------------- |
Hadn't heard about any change. I would imagine someone would have posted it if it did. As sad as it is, the government hasn't really impressed me lately. Todays politics remind me of an old saying. - "Ideas are more powerful than guns. We would not let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas?" - Joseph Stalin |
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Member ------------------- Proud Member Derelict Veterans Group ------------------- |
I meet the criteria for every one that is listed, guess they'll be picking me up soon,,off to my political re-education kamp to be beaten untill I sing praise for "the one".
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