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OKLAHOMA CITY – Frustrated by recent political setbacks, tea party leaders and some conservative members of the Oklahoma Legislature say they would like to create a new volunteer militia to help defend against what they believe are improper federal infringements on state sovereignty.
Tea party movement leaders say they've discussed the idea with several supportive lawmakers and hope to get legislation next year to recognize a new volunteer force. They say the unit would not resemble militia groups that have been raided for allegedly plotting attacks on law enforcement officers.
"Is it scary? It sure is," said tea party leader Al Gerhart of Oklahoma City, who heads an umbrella group of tea party factions called the Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance. "But when do the states stop rolling over for the federal government?"
Thus far, the discussions have been exploratory. Even the proponents say they don't know how an armed force would be organized nor how a state-based militia could block federal mandates. Critics also asserted that the force could inflame extremism, and that the National Guard already provides for the state's military needs.
OKLAHOMA CITY Frustrated by recent political setbacks, tea party leaders and some conservative members of the Oklahoma Legislature say they would like to create a new volunteer militia to help defend against what they believe are improper federal infringements on state sovereignty.
Tea party movement leaders say they've discussed the idea with several supportive lawmakers and hope to get legislation next year to recognize a new volunteer force. They say the unit would not resemble militia groups that have been raided for allegedly plotting attacks on law enforcement officers.
"Is it scary? It sure is," said tea party leader Al Gerhart of Oklahoma City, who heads an umbrella group of tea party factions called the Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance. "But when do the states stop rolling over for the federal government?"
Thus far, the discussions have been exploratory. Even the proponents say they don't know how an armed force would be organized nor how a state-based militia could block federal mandates. Critics also asserted that the force could inflame extremism, and that the National Guard already provides for the state's military needs.
Okla. tea parties and lawmakers envision militia - Yahoo! News
Yep. It's a legit story. Figures that those idiots in OK after getting told no state militia would turn to the tea baggers.
If this happens and goes from exploratory discussion to actual thing, it's gonna be ugly.
Ever see the movie "Southland Tales"?
If states have militias, that movie could be a reality.
Armed militia LOL
Are there unarmed militias?
Dems fled the Union rather than give up their slaves, remember?
Armed militia LOL
Are there unarmed militias?
Dems fled the Union rather than give up their slaves, remember?
Ever see the movie "Southland Tales"?
If states have militias, that movie could be a reality.
If anyone takes up arms to oppose the government they need to be dealt with, I said before and I'll say it again, these compost Tea Bags are extremists, they are not oppressed people seeking equality or liberation thus no justification exists for them to take up weapons "to defend their rights," they're just trying to intimidate and their actions are just like the secessionists prior to the Civil War who wanted to "defend" the southern way of life.
Armed militia LOL
Are there unarmed militias?
Dems fled the Union rather than give up their slaves, remember?
Yes, Frank, and we all know that the mostly southern-based Democratic party of the mid 1800's is EXACTLY the same as the progressive Democrats of 2010.
Right?
Ah yes, the chameleon like Democrat Party; the Zelig Democrat Party. They're with Jesus, Gandhi, the Founding Fathers, they fought against slavery, they're fiscal Conservatives, they're whatever is cool and historic, but they are never ever wrong
Man, is there anything that Tea Party isn't doing.
Everybody better run and HIDE they're now forming , militias.
Like there hasn't been militias around BEFORE.
Man, is there anything that Tea Party isn't doing.
Everybody better run and HIDE they're now forming , militias.
Like there hasn't been militias around BEFORE.
Man, is there anything that Tea Party isn't doing.
Everybody better run and HIDE they're now forming , militias.
Like there hasn't been militias around BEFORE.
it's an attempt to paint them like the nutjobs the FEDS cracked down upon a couple weeks ago.
It's nothing new. It's just more foaming at the mouth ignorance from the usual suspects.
Maybe they can call their first unit the "Timothy McVeigh Memorial Brigade".OKLAHOMA CITY Frustrated by recent political setbacks, tea party leaders and some conservative members of the Oklahoma Legislature say they would like to create a new volunteer militia to help defend against what they believe are improper federal infringements on state sovereignty.
Tea party movement leaders say they've discussed the idea with several supportive lawmakers and hope to get legislation next year to recognize a new volunteer force. They say the unit would not resemble militia groups that have been raided for allegedly plotting attacks on law enforcement officers.
"Is it scary? It sure is," said tea party leader Al Gerhart of Oklahoma City, who heads an umbrella group of tea party factions called the Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance. "But when do the states stop rolling over for the federal government?"
Thus far, the discussions have been exploratory. Even the proponents say they don't know how an armed force would be organized nor how a state-based militia could block federal mandates. Critics also asserted that the force could inflame extremism, and that the National Guard already provides for the state's military needs.
Okla. tea parties and lawmakers envision militia - Yahoo! News
Yep. It's a legit story. Figures that those idiots in OK after getting told no state militia would turn to the tea baggers.
If this happens and goes from exploratory discussion to actual thing, it's gonna be ugly.