Peter Seaha wrote this and asked me to post it here:
I have always viewed myself as a person who loves his country, abides by its laws, pays his taxes and serves his community. I give to charities, attend church services and have high moral standards. I love my family, have a sense of fair play and have always worked hard and asked for nothing from my government.
I have certain beliefs. Among them is the right to bear arms, freedom of speech and the protection of the unborn. I want our borders secured, illegal immigration stopped and those illegal's living here returned to their homeland and, above all, I want America to be safe and prosperous for the generations that follow. I fear for the direction my country is headed in and I don't want government interjecting itself into the private sectors of this country or the private lives of its citizens. In short, I believe that I am a typical, law abiding citizen who wants what's best for his country.
Imagine my surprise when I recently read a newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warning against the possibility of violence by unnamed "right-wing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions of firearms, abortions and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.
According to the Obama administration, I am not the person I thought I was. My government now believes me to be a "right-wing extremist". This report warns law enforcement to watch out for individuals with "radical" ideologies based on Christian views, such as opposing illegal immigration, abortion, higher federal taxes and "suspicious" individuals who may have bumper stickers for third-party political candidates such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr or Chuck Baldwin.
The Obama administration refuses to use the word terrorism, particularly in conjunction with jihadists and now calls terrorist attacks "man made disasters". While refusing to define terrorist killers for what and who they are, Obama warns America's law enforcement officials to be watchful for Americans who disagree with his policies. Despite promising bipartisanship, he profiles based on political ideology and labels nearly half of our citizens as "right-wing extremists." Apparently Americans who recently attended a "tea party" in this country are viewed by this administration as a "right-wing extremist" as well.
There was a time when I was proud to be an American, but those days are now gone. Today, the Obama administration makes me sad and embarrassed to be an American. It also makes fear for my freedom and safety.
Tab - I'll let Mr. Seaha answer for himself, but what the report also said is that our soldiers are easily led (read: stupid) and this is an insult to all of us who have served.
ReplyDeleteAlso, respectfully, you seem to be missing the point which is that the Obama administration refuses to use the word terrorism with regard to Muslim extremists but he has no difficulty applying that word to religious Americans who are opposed to abortion or to our military men and women.
Maybe you could explain why Obama doesn't mind using the word terrorist when it applies to Americans but can't/won't use it when it applies to Muslims.
As a deeply religious woman who is opposed to abortion, I have a question.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Obama profiling? I thought that was illegal.
Homeland Security chief, Secretary Janet Napolitano described the Department of Homeland Security's mission as protecting the nation from threats "both natural and manmade", Napolitano added, "And terrorism, Mr. King, I believe falls into that category and is central to the category."
ReplyDeleteIn a one-on-one interview following the session, CBS Correspondent Bob Orr pressed the incoming secretary on the subject, asking her if terrorism would remain the top priority at DHS under her tenure. "It's a top priority," Napolitano answered.
From CBS News Political Hotsheet
Was there the same outrage when the Bush administration dropped the term, "Islamic Fascism?"
Okay, Tab. I see you can't or won't answer the central question which I will repeat:
ReplyDeleteObama doesn't mind using the word terrorist when it applies to Americans but can't/won't use it when it applies to Muslim extremists.
And unlike your inability to answer a question, I'll answer yours:
Bush did not call Americans terrorists so when he chose to rename the jihadists there was very little outrage that he had no problem calling veterans and religious people a similar name. You do understand that, right?
And it's not as though Bush renamed the Islamic Fascists some Orwellian named term. He renamed them Islamic extremists.
Right wing terrorism is not a new term:
ReplyDelete"The domestic terrorist threat is divided into three general categories--left-wing, right-wing, and special interest (or single issue). Right-wing terrorism activity in Central Florida is diffuse and uncoordinated, thanks in part to the arrest of Donald Beauregard, the leader of the Southeastern States Alliance, by the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Beauregard was involved in a conspiracy to commit acts of terror that included raids of National Guard Armories for the purpose of stealing weapons to further use in attempts to disable energy facilities."(Aug.5, 2002)
http://www.fbi.gov/congress/congress02/jarboe080502.htm
So take a chill pill, remember sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.
Tab dear, Most us us fully understand right/left wing domestic terrorism. In fact, the FBI's most wanted person at the moment is a left wing nutjob who has bombed a few companies.
ReplyDeleteWhat people are questioning is why Obama won't call jihadists "terrorists" but he has no problem calling religious people and veterans domestic terrorists.
But it's probably your best bet to keep pretending you don't understand the question because it's quite apparent you can't answer it.
Anonymous, you're such a broken record. I understand your need to complain about a trivial word. The Director of Homeland Security makes a speech, a republican representative jumps all over it because she didn't write the word terrorist in her opening statement. Show me where it's President Obama's official position not to use the term terrorists in relationship to jihadists. (and it can't be from a blog or some radio "personality")
ReplyDeleteTab -
ReplyDeleteYou can't/won't answer a simple question and I'm a broken record? ROFL.
You must practice that deflection a lot.