Man Charged W/ Stockpiling Weapons Was Tea Partier, Palin Fan

[Cal]

Man Charged With Stockpiling Weapons Was Tea Partier, Palin Fan | TPMMuckraker

The Massachusetts man charged this week with stockpiling weapons after saying he feared an imminent "Armageddon" appears to have been active in the Tea Party movement, and saw Sarah Palin, who he said is on a "righteous 'Mission from God,'" as the only figure capable of averting the destruction of society.

As we reported yesterday, Gregory Girard, a Manchester technology consultant, was found with a stash of military grade weapons, explosive devices including tear gas and pepper ball canisters, camouflage clothing, knives, handcuffs, bulletproof vests and helmets, and night vision goggles, say police. They believe Girard, who pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, was "preparing for domestic and political turmoil," and feared martial law would soon be imposed.

Girard's wife said her husband had recently told her: "Don't talk to people, shoot them instead," and "it's fine to shoot people in the head because traitors deserve it."

But it appears that Girard had lately found a community with which to share some of his growing fears. A "Greg Girard," listing his location as Manchester, Mass., has a personal page on the "Patriots of America" online network, a popular site affiliated with the Tea Party movement. The phone number listed on the page is the same as the number listed on the website of Girard's consulting firm, which appears to have been run out of his home.

Girard's apparent apocalyptic anxiety about a coming effort by federal thugs to crack down on personal liberties surfaced frequently on his Tea Party page. His writings may shed light on the mindset that allegedly led him to assemble his arsenal.

For instance, just last week, after another Tea Partier wrote a post railing against gun registries, Girard responded by invoking a potential "murderous rampage" by "state and Federal gangsta's (sic)," trying to take his weapons.

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~Dude

 

[theDoctorisIn]

This is stupid.

I'm no fan of Palin or of the Tea Partiers, but I hate it when people pull shit out like this. Who cares if some maniac was a member of the tea party? It doesn't make them all maniacs.

This guy was nuts, and his being a tea partier is a symptom of that, not a cause.

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

There have always been nutcases. This guy is no exception.

 

[del]

*yawn*

i always hold the people that nutbars obsess over responsible for the nutbars' actions, that's why i never go to jody foster movies.

 

[NYcarbineer]

So are all those who are making dire predictions about the fate of America if Obama has his way

nutcases?

 

[del]

So are all those who are making dire predictions about the fate of America if Obama has his way

nutcases?

why, yes, absolutely.

it should have gone without saying, but you couldn't exercise that much self control.

 

[Cal]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

 

[del]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

i'd give this about a 6 as a troll post.

if you really mean it, seek professional help.

 

[MIPS]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

This coming from the guy that puts a quote by no less than ALAN GRAYSON in his signature .......

 

[Cal]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

This coming from the guy that puts a quote by no less than ALAN GRAYSON in his signature .......

Grayson isn't encouraging people to wear guns and hold signs stating "Water the tree of liberty with the blood of tyrants.."

He is just pointing out, Republicans have NO plan for HCR..Besides TORT reform which will save EVERYONE!! What a joke.

 

[elvis]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

This coming from the guy that puts a quote by no less than ALAN GRAYSON in his signature .......

Grayson isn't encouraging people to wear guns and hold signs stating "Water the tree of liberty with the blood of tyrants.."

He is just pointing out, Republicans have NO plan for HCR..Besides TORT reform which will save EVERYONE!! What a joke.

Irony is such an evil bitch, isn't she?

 

[Ragnar]

I almost googled "Obama t-shirt mug shot" then didn't. You know, because there are all kinds of crazy in the world.

Also, Obama and Bush and Palin and Pelosi and Ron Paul and Rainn Wilson are Hitler.

 

[elvis]

Grayson isn't encouraging people to wear guns and hold signs stating "Water the tree of liberty with the blood of tyrants.."

He is just pointing out, Republicans have NO plan for HCR..Besides TORT reform which will save EVERYONE!! What a joke.

Irony is such an evil bitch, isn't she?

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~Dude

I didn't know you were stupid enough to disregard the rules.

 

[hjmick]

One man's "stockpile" is another man's "collection."






As a side note, let's continue to pretend that only members of the Tea Party, the Republican party, and Sarah Palin fans are nuts. Everyone else is perfect.

Child.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

This is stupid.

I'm no fan of Palin or of the Tea Partiers, but I hate it when people pull shit out like this. Who cares if some maniac was a member of the tea party? It doesn't make them all maniacs.

This guy was nuts, and his being a tea partier is a symptom of that, not a cause.

Only in Mass can one be charged with stockpiling weapons. Notice not a single charge involves him actually doing anything with any of the weapons? And the supposed explosives are simply pepper and cs gas canisters. Last I checked one is free to be as fucking crazy as they want to be so long as they do not hurt anyone else in the process.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Hah. From the guy who killed officers in Pittsburgh who was a beck fanatic, To this guy and everyone in between..These people are CRAZY. Their dream would be to overthrow the Govt and put in Beck and Palin as their leaders.

The speeches at most of these events (T-Bagging meetups) encourage revolutions and taking actions. They never clarify what they mean, Then someone really does something.

He did not DO anything.