The Right of the People

(This is a re-post due to formatting issues with original posted 4/16/09)

During the last election cycle, Brack Obama (BO) was sold to the people as someone who would unite not divide (amongst many other bumpersticker bromides). We then of course remember BO saying “it’s not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy”. Nice way to endear yourself to 50% of the population. This was not, it would seem, enough; the BO administration has doubled down and not only that, they have changed the nature of the game, classing some 50% of the population (conservatives) as criminal. Let us first look at what the National Security Agency is describing as a “rightwing terrorist”. (I have included herein the “Bill of Rights”, excerpts from the NSA report along with link to the original, excerpts from The Washington Times and links to the full body of the text)

(NSA excerpt, full text here)

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

* (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) Key Findings

(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//LES) Threats from white supremacist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts. Nevertheless, the consequences of a prolonged economic downturn—including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit—could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past.

— (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//FOUO) Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists. DHS/I&A is concerned that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities.

No reasonable person condones the abuse or suppression of anyone based on their particular religious, racial or ethnic group, but to class this as a “rightwing” problem is shallow and biased. Let us not forget groups like The Black Panthers, La Raza, Nation of Islam (Louis Farrakhan), Rainbow Push (Jessie Jackson) and host of other “radical leftwing” organizations that are KNOWN for their protests that have culminated in riots, and not just riots, but race riots. Those are the race peddlers and haters on the left. Did the NSA forget about them? Did the NSA forget about Eco-terrorists (Earth First, Green Peace, PETA, etc.)? Guarantee they come from the left end of the political spectrum. So, it is now anti-government to reject the over reach of power by the Federal Government and the rejection of the constitution by not only the Executive and Legislative branches, but also by the Courts, of the Courts use of foreign law to “interpret” our constitution. I would suggest that the look to the writings of the founders, such as the Federalist Papers, for that information, not Zimbabwe, or Gabon.

What is subversive and anti-American are those that would yoke the American people under an oppressive Federal Government that has long ago usurped powers that are reserved to the states or to the people. The Federal Government under the control of those who would vastly expand it and subvert the constitution are the problem with America right now. The belief in Big Government over rugged individualism and American exceptionalism is the problem. It is the left of this country that is slowly eroding the meaning and intent of the constitution. It is not "living and breathing", it means just what was written at the time that it was written with the meaning of the words as they were defined at that time.

So, it is subversive to gather together in our right of free association to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It is no longer legal (under penalty of inclusion in rightwing terrorist lists and illegal denial of 2nd amend. rights) or (as the left has said) “patriotic” to decent or disagree with the Federal Government and its’ policies. Because conservatives did not vote for a Black man with no experience, they are bigots and race haters. Because BO’s policies are socialist at their heart, attempting to dismantle capitalism at every turn, because those attempts are being fought against by conservatives, the present administration has threaten fully 50% of Americans with being branded as “rightwing extremist terrorists” and you can bet that the next time that you go to exercise your 2nd amendment rights you will find yourself unable to. The administration has/is creating the problems that they mention in the “key finding” and then are “concerned” that the people will justly and rightly react to it.

The NSA has over-reached on surveillance of the American people. No longer are they monitoring only overseas communications, but everyday phone and e-mail communications within the borders of the United States, for the sole purpose of branding those who disagree with the present administration extremist, radical, bigots, terrorist and traders. To wit, note the following “Key Finding” as applies to our brave returning Warriors; “military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups.” This one really burns me up. How dare they? It is one thing to unjustly accuse and disparage civilians, but just who do they think they are? It is no wonder that the Federal Government is becoming more fearful every day of the righteous anger, no, rage of the American people. They have over stepped the bounds and the people will not be pushed any farther. The truly troubling portion of the definition and key findings by the NSA is a direct assault against the 1st , 2nd and 10th amendments of the Constitution:

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

The following is excerpted from The Washington Times and full text is linked, with thanks to TWT.

In her statement Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano defended the report, which says "rightwing extremism" may include groups opposed to abortion and immigration, as merely one among several threat assessments. But she agreed to meet with the head of the American Legion, who had expressed anger over the report, when she returns to Washington next week from a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.

So, if you are a single issue voter and activist (on the right side of the political aisle), like say, oh I don’t know, maybe the Abortion rights activist on the left end of the political spectrum, or maybe the fine Eco folks over there with them, you are heading for the rightwing terrorist list of people to be watched.

"The document on right-wing extremism sent last week by this department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is one in an ongoing series of assessments to provide situational awareness to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies on the phenomenon and trends of violent radicalization in the United States," Ms. Napolitano said in her statement.

Let’s see, I invite anyone to comment on this post to help remind me of the last time that conservatives (rightwing) rioted. Those of us on the right condemn and would turn in anyone that was attempting to, or had committed a terrorist act. Those on the left can not say the same. Look else where Ms. Napolitano.

Ms. Napolitano insisted that the department was not planning on engaging in any form of ideological profiling.

I’m sorry Ms. Napolitano, you already have. You have singled out some 50% of the American population by an ideological “test” and your “report” is meaningless unless you apply your ideological microscope. Lie to someone else who might buy it.

"Let me be very clear: We monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States. We don't have the luxury of focusing our efforts on one group; we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates its violence," Ms. Napolitano said.

Oh really? Where oh where Ms. Naploitano are the groups that I have mentioned previously? I can assure you that the ones that I have named are a rather short list of the real problem. You completely ignore the fact that riots and civil unrest has been the exclusive domain of the leftwing of politics. Yet you completely ignore this. Are you using your ideological microscope? Humm.

"We are on the lookout for criminal and terrorist activity but we do not - nor will we ever - monitor ideology or political beliefs. We take seriously our responsibility to protect the civil rights and liberties of the American people, including subjecting our activities to rigorous oversight from numerous internal and external sources."

No, Ms. Naploitano, it is obvious that you intend to deny not only the rights reserved to the people by the Constitution, but to set up the conditions to deny them their liberty by the denial of those rights. It remains to be seen just how far you will go and how far the people will allow the usurpation of those rights reserved to them and un-touchable by the Government. You and your administration are standing on the shore and a tidal wave is coming your way. I don’t think I would remain standing there.

According to what the NSA has written and to which Ms. Naploitano has stood by, my stating and standing by the following words/ideas/creed make me a rightwing subversive to be included on terrorist lists. There is a chill wind blowing indeed.

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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