Janet Napolitano further explains her department’s report on right-wing extremism.
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Title: Napolitano defends DHS report (on "right-wing extremists")
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Politico
URL Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/21291.html
Published: Apr 15, 2009
Author: Josh Gerstein
Post Date: 2009-04-15 18:40:51 by Deasy
Keywords: waco, ruby ridge, homeland, obl
Views: 1880
Comments: 92
Napolitano defends DHS report In remarks broadcast on KVIA-TV El Paso, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano further explained her department’s report on right-wing extremism. © 2009 Capitol News Company, LLC Poster Comment: See also: http://freedom4um.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=98695
“Sorry to say, but it’s the reality we deal with,” she said. “We have several factors that could lead to an uptick in extremist violent activity. That’s all that report was designed to do.”
“We do not exist to infringe, impinge or invade anybody’s Constitutional rights of free speech, of free assembly or anything else like that. We exist to protect the country against the homeland [sic] consistent with the United States Constitution,” Napolitano explained. “In there is where that product was created and what it was designed to do. Nothing more, nothing less.”
She returned the subject later in her remarks.
“There is one thing I regret about that report and that it is being read by some to suggest that all veterans of our military services are somehow at risk of become extremists and committing violent acts in the homeland. My department is filled with veterans,” Napolitano said. “There is no department that believes in our veterans more strongly than the United States Department of Homeland Security. Nonetheless, I concede where some would interpret this report in that way. So I reached out to the leadership of the America Legion who raised this concern today and said let’s get together next week—clear the air.” Photo: AP
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#17. To: Deasy (#0)
Translated: We exist to protect the STATE against our own people in violation of the Constitution.
I doubt the author's transcription. Please post a video if you find one.
Best I can do at this time is the transcript from CNN's Wolf Blitzer who apparently played the actual clip (clip not at the site): CNN Transcript You're in THE SITUATION ROOM. We're going to get to the president's tax returns shortly. But first this -- conservative outrage over a red flag from the Homeland Security Department warning of a potential threat from right- wing extremists. The response to that so intense that now the Homeland Security secretary herself is trying to quell the answer. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) Also repeated on LexisNexis [an attorney source for documentation/articles/case law, etc.]
Good research, litus. I'd like to call attention to the above statement found in our Declaration of Independence. Notice that it does not say that a majority needs to agree. It also does not say that such would have to be done within the confines of existing governmental procedure, which by definition of a corrupt system would be impossible. Ours is such a corrupt system, and it is Napolitano's sworn job to prevent real dissent. She understands her role well. Homeland security might as well be named kingdom security.
There's more information here. 9/11 is just the ploy to "justify" taking away Constitutional rights from Americans. 9/11, which is suspect and has never been properly investigated, and which would likely lead to profound discoveries concerning traitorous acts, murders plotted and committed at the highest levels of our government...this occasion created the "need" to spy on Americans, single out Americans, and turn this country into a fascist country. Terrorists, and the "right" to suspect Americans of potential "terrorist" acts include singling out those who adhere to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and believe in the Rule of Law. Within the Department of Homeland Security, there is something -- there is a division on intelligence and analysis, because we have to be concerned with the threat of terrorism all the time. This department was stood up because of a terrorist act: 9/11. We wake up in the morning wondering what we need to do, working on what we need to do to protect this country from terrorism, be it foreign -- foreign or domestic.
(U//FOUO) Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment 7 April 2009 (U) Prepared by the Extremism and Radicalization Branch, Homeland Environment Threat Analysis Division. Coordinated with the FBI. :(U) Scope (U//FOUO) This product is one of a series of intelligence assessments published by the Extremism and Radicalization Branch to facilitate a greater understanding of the phenomenon of violent radicalization in the United States. The information is provided to federal, state, local, and tribal counterterrorism and law enforcement officials so they may effectively deter, prevent, preempt, or respond to terrorist attacks against the United States. Federal efforts to influence domestic public opinion must be conducted in an overt and transparent manner, clearly identifying United States Government sponsorship. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 of 9 ( U) Key Findings (U//LES) The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has no specific information that domestic rightwing* terrorists are currently planning acts of violence, but rightwing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about several emergent issues. The economic downturn and the election of the first African American president present unique drivers for rightwing radicalization and recruitment. — (U//LES) Threats from white supremacist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts. Nevertheless, the consequences of a prolonged economic downturn—including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit—could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past. — (U//LES) Rightwing extremists have capitalized on the election of the first African American president, and are focusing their efforts to recruit new members, mobilize existing supporters, and broaden their scope and appeal through propaganda, but they have not yet turned to attack planning. (U//FOUO) The current economic and political climate has some similarities to the 1990s when rightwing extremism experienced a resurgence fueled largely by an economic recession, criticism about the outsourcing of jobs, and the perceived threat to U.S. power and sovereignty by other foreign powers. — (U//FOUO) During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors. — (U//FOUO) Growth of these groups subsided in reaction to increased government scrutiny as a result of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and disrupted plots, improvements in the economy, and the continued U.S. standing as the preeminent world power. (U//FOUO) The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks. * (U) Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 3 of 9 — (U//FOUO) Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of rightwing extremist groups, as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government. The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by rightwing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement. — (U//FOUO) Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists. DHS/I&A is concerned that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities. (U) Current Economic and Political Climate (U//FOUO) DHS/I&A assesses that a number of economic and political factors are driving a resurgence in rightwing extremist recruitment and radicalization activity. Despite similarities to the climate of the 1990s, the threat posed by lone wolves and small terrorist cells is more pronounced than in past years. In addition, the historical election of an African American president and the prospect of policy changes are proving to be a driving force for rightwing extremist recruitment and radicalization. — (U) A recent example of the potential violence associated with a rise in rightwing extremism may be found in the shooting deaths of three police officers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 4 April 2009. The alleged gunman’s reaction reportedly was influenced by his racist ideology and belief in antigovernment conspiracy theories related to gun confiscations, citizen detention camps, and a Jewish-controlled “one world government.” (U) Exploiting Economic Downturn (U//FOUO) Rightwing extremist chatter on the Internet continues to focus on the economy, the perceived loss of U.S. jobs in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and home foreclosures. Anti-Semitic extremists attribute these losses to a deliberate conspiracy conducted by a cabal of Jewish “financial elites.” These “accusatory” tactics are employed to draw new recruits into rightwing extremist groups and further radicalize those already subscribing to extremist beliefs. DHS/I&A assesses this trend is likely to accelerate if the economy is perceived to worsen. (U) Historical Presidential Election (U//LES) Rightwing extremists are harnessing this historical election as a recruitment tool. Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions on firearms UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 4 of 9 ( U//FOUO) Perceptions on Poverty and Radicalization (U//FOUO) Scholars and experts disagree over poverty’s role in motivating violent radicalization or terrorist activity. High unemployment, however, has the potential to lead to alienation, thus increasing an individual’s susceptibility to extremist ideas. According to a 2007 study from the German Institute for Economic Research, there appears to be a strong association between a parent’s unemployment status and the formation of rightwing extremist beliefs in their children— specifically xenophobia and antidemocratic ideals. ownership and use. Rightwing extremists are increasingly galvanized by these concerns and leverage them as drivers for recruitment. From the 2008 election timeframe to the present, rightwing extremists have capitalized on related racial and political prejudices in expanded propaganda campaigns, thereby reaching out to a wider audience of potential sympathizers. — (U//LES) Most statements by rightwing extremists have been rhetorical, expressing concerns about the election of the first African American president, but stopping short of calls for violent action. In two instances in the run-up to the election, extremists appeared to be in the early planning stages of some threatening activity targeting the Democratic nominee, but law enforcement interceded. (U) Revisiting the 1990s :U//FOUO) Paralleling the current national climate, rightwing extremists during the 1990s exploited a variety of social issues and political themes to increase group visibility and recruit new members. Prominent among these themes were the militia movement’s opposition to gun control efforts, criticism of free trade agreements (particularly those with Mexico), and highlighting perceived government infringement on civil liberties as well as white supremacists’ longstanding exploitation of social issues such as abortion, inter-racial crimes, and same-sex marriage. During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors. (U) Economic Hardship and Extremism (U//FOUO) Historically, domestic rightwing extremists have feared, predicted, and anticipated a cataclysmic economic collapse in the United States. Prominent antigovernment conspiracy theorists have incorporated aspects of an impending economic collapse to intensify fear and paranoia among like-minded individuals and to attract recruits during times of economic uncertainty. Conspiracy theories involving declarations of martial law, impending civil strife or racial conflict, suspension of the U.S. Constitution, and the creation of citizen detention camps often incorporate aspects of a failed economy. Antigovernment conspiracy theories and “end times” prophecies could motivate extremist individuals and groups to stockpile food, ammunition, and weapons. These teachings also have been linked with the radicalization of domestic extremist individuals and groups in the past, such as violent Christian Identity organizations and extremist members of the militia movement. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY < Page 5 of 9 (U) Illegal Immigration (U//FOUO) Rightwing extremists were concerned during the 1990s with the perception that illegal immigrants were taking away American jobs through their willingness to work at significantly lower wages. They also opposed free trade agreements, arguing that these arrangements resulted in Americans losing jobs to countries such as Mexico. (U//FOUO) Over the past five years, various rightwing extremists, including militias and white supremacists, have adopted the immigration issue as a call to action, rallying point, and recruiting tool. Debates over appropriate immigration levels and enforcement policy generally fall within the realm of protected political speech under the First Amendment, but in some cases, anti-immigration or strident pro-enforcement fervor has been directed against specific groups and has the potential to turn violent. (U//FOUO) DHS/I&A assesses that rightwing extremist groups’ frustration over a perceived lack of government action on illegal immigration has the potential to incite individuals or small groups toward violence. If such violence were to occur, it likely would be isolated, small-scale, and directed at specific immigration-related targets. — (U//FOUO) DHS/I&A notes that prominent civil rights organizations have observed an increase in anti-Hispanic crimes over the past five years. — (U) In April 2007, six militia members were arrested for various weapons and explosives violations. Open source reporting alleged that those arrested had discussed and conducted surveillance for a machinegun attack on Hispanics. — (U) A militia member in Wyoming was arrested in February 2007 after communicating his plans to travel to the Mexican border to kill immigrants crossing into the United States. ( U) Legislative and Judicial Drivers (U//FOUO) Many rightwing extremist groups perceive recent gun control legislation as a threat to their right to bear arms and in response have increased weapons and ammunition stockpiling, as well as renewed participation in paramilitary training exercises. Such activity, combined with a heightened level of extremist paranoia, has the potential to facilitate criminal activity and violence. — (U//FOUO) During the 1990s, rightwing extremist hostility toward government was fueled by the implementation of restrictive gun laws—such as the Brady Law that established a 5-day waiting period prior to purchasing a handgun and the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act that limited the sale of various types of assault rifles—and federal law enforcement’s handling of the confrontations at Waco, Texas and Ruby Ridge, Idaho. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 6 of 9 —
..we're going to demonize all patriots and generally honorable Americans so we can kill them.
First round them up into camps (what they were "unable" to do with illegal aliens) and imprison them.
Death could be swift or it could be come in the New Gulag Archipelago. But that's their plan for (white) (Christian) patriots.
But that's their plan for (white) (Christian) patriots. It's a matter of when. I think by year end 2012 at latest.
But that's their plan for (white) (Christian) patriots. It's a matter of when. I think by year end 2012 at latest. The NWO is coming 2010. This is ALL late groundwork. Anyone that stands up for America and *against* the NAU / NWO world socialists will be eliminated one way or another. We're right there brother.
Anyone that stands up for America and *against* the NAU / NWO world socialists will be eliminated one way or another. I still don't know about 2010, even though a few are insistent upon that timing. "Stuff happens." Nevertheless, the goal and plan won't change due to timing. I agree with what you have posted concerning that.
2010 comes directly from the lips of Haas - amongst others in the CFR.
That's next year! I can't envision everything they want to have happen occurring that quickly. There doesn't seem to be "enough" laws or even personnel in place yet....
That's what I've been shouting and came back again to shout some more. Few have their eyes on the ball - it's left the pitcher's hand already.
Then please explain how this can be accomplished by one year from now.
Everything is framed in already. BUREAUCRATS HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN IT BUILT BEHIND THE SCENES, such as SPP - Trilateral meetings, NAU and EU meetings, NAU - South / Central American Union, Asian & African... There is a short list left to accomplish before the crises force people into the beast's arms. Everything is on track. But you can plan for 2012 if you'd like. ;-)
Everything is on track. But you can plan for 2012 if you'd like. ;-) A short list....like completely gutting the Constitution overnight? You don't think the People would finally do something besides yawn in front of their t.v. sets when such overt actions as that occur, for all intents and purpsoses, overnight? Or, when troops move into communities, en masse? Is this part of the "short list"? Because, otherwise, I don't see in what other ways they can otherwise force this onto us..... And, thanks for your 'concern', I'd rather not plan for 2012 if it's arriving in 2010, lol! I'm having a hard time seeing that the plans can be put into place in a year's time.
What are you talking about ? It's been gutted several times. There's nothing left now. Can you tell me what congressional oversight has been applied to the Security and Prosperity Partnership - aka the North American Community - in the NAFTA Division of the Commerce/Treasury in the Executive Branch - The North American Union merging of A-Z from Canada through United States to Mexico (and possibly further points south) ? It's pure anti-Constitutional treason based on the NAFTA+ framework. It's all done except for the crisis/es.
#68. To: Rotara (#66)
None. It's all done except for the crisis/es. The crises we are currently experiencing....or yet more (different than the economic, which I know will get much worse)?
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#18. To: IndieTX, noone222, litus (#17)
#21. To: Deasy, IndieTX (#18)
I doubt the author's transcription. Please post a video if you find one.
I'm Wolf Blitzer.
JANET NAPOLITANO, U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY: We do not exist to infringe, impinge or invade anybody's Constitutional rights of free speech, of free assembly or anything else like that. We exist to protect the country against the homeland consistent with the United States Constitution. And so in there is -- is where that product was created and what it was designed to do.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
#22. To: litus, IndieTX, HOUNDDAWG, christine (#21)
We hold these truths to be self-evident... that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
#23. To: Deasy (#22)
Ours is such a corrupt system, and it is Napolitano's sworn job to prevent real dissent. She understands her role well. Homeland security might as well be named kingdom security.
SEC. NAPOLITANO: Yeah, let me, if I might, just pause a moment, and say what that report is and what it is not.
#24. To: litus (#23)
#25. To: mininggold (#24)
The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has no specific information that domestic rightwing* terrorists are currently planning acts of violence, but..
#30. To: Rotara, mininggold (#25)
..we're going to demonize all patriots and generally honorable Americans so we can kill them.
#35. To: litus (#30)
#41. To: Rotara (#35)
the New Gulag Archipelago.
#46. To: litus (#41)
the New Gulag Archipelago.
#50. To: Rotara, TwentyTwelve (#46)
The NWO is coming 2010. This is ALL late groundwork.
#55. To: litus (#50)
I still don't know about 2010, even though a few are insistent upon that timing.
#57. To: Rotara (#55)
2010 comes directly from the lips of Haas - amongst others in the CFR.
#58. To: litus (#57)
That's next year! I can't envision everything they want to have happen occurring that quickly. There doesn't seem to be "enough" laws or even personnel in place yet....
#60. To: Rotara (#58)
Few have their eyes on the ball - it's left the pitcher's hand already.
#62. To: litus (#60)
Then please explain how this can be accomplished by one year from now.
#64. To: Rotara (#62)
There is a short list left to accomplish before the crises force people into the beast's arms.
#66. To: litus (#64)
A short list....like completely gutting the Constitution overnight?
Replies to Comment # 66. Can you tell me what congressional oversight has been applied to the Security and Prosperity Partnership - aka the North American Community - in the NAFTA Division of the Commerce/Treasury in the Executive Branch - The North American Union merging of A-Z from Canada through United States to Mexico (and possibly further points south) ?
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