Federal Agency Warns Of Radicals On Right -- Washington Times9-page report sent to police
The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity," saying the economic recession, the election of America's first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias.
A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines "rightwing extremism in the United States" as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.
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More News On Homeland Security's Report
DHS Report Warns Of Right Wing Extremists -- CBS News
DHS warns of 'right-wing extremists' -- Politico
US recession, 1st black president, 'fuel extremism' -- AFP
Recession fueling right-wing extremism, U.S. says -- Reuters
AMERICAN LEGION: An Open Letter to Homeland Security on ‘Rightwing Extremists’ -- FOX News
My Comment: They cannot call Islamic Extremists who kill Americans and our allies terrorists .... but they have no problem calling U.S. groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority as "rightwing extremism in the United States".
In the footnotes they also add the following gem .... "this may also include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says.
It is comforting to know that our Federal Government is now lumping us with racist or hate groups and God only knows what else.
Now we know the mindset of this White House, and the priorities for Homeland Security