PoliticalChic
Diamond Member
Just thought I'd beat our left wing colleagues to posting this:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/14/federal-agency-warns-of-radicals-on-right/
And just last week, we saw this:
ACORN, HuffPo Organizing Efforts to Infiltrate Tax Day Tea Parties
So, here's my take. The administration plays hardball, and smears those who disagree with their policies.
And, the irony is that today is the anniverary of the publication of Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath", which has a great scene where 'agent provacateurs' start a fight at a dance given by peaceful immigrant workers.
Life imitates art.
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.
"It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says.
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/14/federal-agency-warns-of-radicals-on-right/
And just last week, we saw this:
On Fox News Channel’s April 7 “Your World,” host Neil Cavuto reported that the Tax Day tea party protests on April 15 will be “infiltrated” by their political opponents and led by left-wing activist organizations. He specifically named Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
ACORN, HuffPo Organizing Efforts to Infiltrate Tax Day Tea Parties
So, here's my take. The administration plays hardball, and smears those who disagree with their policies.
And, the irony is that today is the anniverary of the publication of Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath", which has a great scene where 'agent provacateurs' start a fight at a dance given by peaceful immigrant workers.
Life imitates art.
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