Posted on 04/15/2009 3:01:00 PM PDT by Cindy
Note: The following text is a quote:
Statement by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on the Threat of Right-Wing Extremism
The primary mission of this department is to prevent terrorist attacks on our nation. 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. I was briefed on the general topic, which is one that struck a nerve as someone personally involved in the Timothy McVeigh prosecution.
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.
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.
I am aware of the letter from American Legion National Commander Rehbein, and my staff has already contacted him to set up a meeting next week once I return from travel. I will tell him face-to-face that we honor veterans at DHS and employ thousands across the department, up to and including the Deputy Secretary.
As the department responsible for protecting the homeland, DHS will continue to work with its state and local partners to prevent and protect against the potential threat to the United States associated with any rise in violent extremist activity.
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WASHINGTON TIMES.com: "FEDERAL AGENCY WARNS OF RADICALS ON RIGHT 9-page report sent to police" by Audrey Hudson and Eli Lake (SNIPPET: ""It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says." SNIPPET: "Congressional debates about immigration and gun control also make extremist groups suspicious and give them a rallying cry, the report says.") (April 14, 2009) (Read More...)
Not enough.....she owes this right winger an apology NOW!
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/15/legion-objects-to-vets-as-terror-risk/
“Legion objects to vets as terror risk”
Homeland Security told: ‘Americans are not the enemy
By Audrey Hudson (Contact) and Eli Lake (Contact) | Wednesday, April 15, 2009
SNIPPET: “The American Legion on Tuesday criticized a new Homeland Security report as unfairly stereotyping veterans by suggesting that some soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan could be recruited by right-wing extremists to participate in violent actions.
“I think it is important for all of us to remember that Americans are not the enemy. The terrorists are,” David K. Rehbein, national commander of the veterans organization, said in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about a security assessment titled “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence and Recruitment.””
I don’t know about anyone else, but if this is the best the good Madame Secretary can do, I suggest we get ready for High Seas and Heavy Rolls. This is total and complete
B#$%SH@*!!
We are now terrorists according to the DHS! Wow. WE PAY THEIR SALARIES! P!ss on all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has she ever considered plastic surgery and a diet?
Not enough?? She needs to resign after the apology. She has obviously never been tea bagged. Not that I was. She might like it, but I doubt it.
Well of course it’s not enough and that is why Napalitano said in part in the statement...”is one in an ongoing series of assessments...”
The sudden rise in fascism and unconstitutional thievery were not explored as possible drivers for the rising anger quotient?
Nothing’s changed with liberals. This isn’t the first time they’ve spit on brave veterans returning from the war.
Nothing’s changed with liberals. This isn’t the first time they’ve spit on brave veterans returning from the war.
“Mexico Cheerleading
Constitution-ignoring
Former Arizona Governor
and CFR Stooge
Janet Napolitano
The governor who vetoed legislation intended to prevent voting by foreign invaders...”
http://www.americanpatrol.com/REFERENCE/Napolitano-Janet-D-AZ_.html
Don’t piss on all of DHS- many of them are terrorists too according to the critera. It’s the lefties at the top that are the idiots in DHS.
“Par for the course with Obama cabinet members.”
So it seems.
Note to Janet: Then why didn’t you pick up the maggots from ACORN who circled the homes of AIG employees in order to intimidate them.
She smells like the fish market King Fish, you got that right Amos.
Napolitano has her job, which includes:
Making me take off my shoes at the airport,
Emptying my pockets for a security search,
Wanding me all over
Scanning my body
All because of ISLAMIC TERRORISTS.
Get your head out, Madame Secy., and start protecting us from the REAL ENEMY — ISlAMIC TERRORISTS.
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