Does anyone else remember Hillary Clinton's speech when she railed against those who thought her criticism of George Bush was a bit "over the top"? I know it was on YouTube, but a persistent search failed to find it this morning. Hillary's speech came to mind yesterday as I read about the current administration's take on political dissent. Apparently Obama doesn't feel the same way about those who would criticize him.
The Department of Homeland Security put out an Assessment document (dated 7 April 2009) titled Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgance in Radicalization and Recruitment. If you try to find the document on the DHS web site you will be directed to a press release (dated April 15, 2009) by Director Janet Napolitano about the document, but probably not the document itself. We can, however, thank WorldNet Daily for publishing the entire PDF document -- http://wnd.com/images/dhs-rightwing-extremism.pdf -- which should be read by anyone who values liberty and would like to see it remain for our grandchildren.
Roger Hedgecock reported on the DHS assessment Monday and Michelle Malkin did so the next day. Michelle also provides the document for your inspection. Ed Morrissey provides more commentary, building on what Roger and Michelle reported. Let me just add this: I saw an interview this morning with Napolitano, who is in Mexico today with the current occupant of the Oval Office, and heard her use the word "terrorist" in the same sentence with the term "military veterans." I sincerely hope that I misunderstood what she believes about those of us who have honorably served our country in uniform.
We reported here on 23 March that the current administration had chosen not to use the term "Terrorism" for the actions of those Islamo-fascists who pose a violent threat to the security of our country, instead choosing to call it "Man-Caused Disasters." It is extremely discouraging that the Director of the Department of Homeland Security would now think it acceptable to use the term "terrorist" for members of our own honorable military services.
Intelligence Assessment Document, dated 7 April 2009 -- http://wnd.com/images/dhs-rightwing-extremism.pdf
Napolitano Statement dated April 15, 2009 "clarifying" -- http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1239817562001.shtm
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