I just found out that according to Homeland Security and thus the Obama administration that I am considered a terror threat and pretty much a terrorist. Google "DHS assessment right wing extremism" and read the supposed "unclassified//for official use only" report on "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment." Funny that this report states that "it is to be controlled, stored, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public, the media, or other personnel who do not have a valid need-to-know without prior approval of an authorized DHS official" and "this product contains Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information. No portion of the LES information should be released to the media, the general public, or over non-secure Internet servers." Oops, someone didn't get the memo because it is now all over the internet.

This waste of tax payer money garbage is utterly ridiculous. The PDF file is ten pages, ten pages that will do nothing but make the "rightwing extremsits" it constantly talks about a bit angry. "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." That is how our government defines "rightwing extremism;" fantastic, is it not? It pretty much sounds like a "rightwing extremist" is anyone that doesn't want the federal government to control their entire life and someone that has moral principles. Wouldn't this then make our Founding Fathers "rightwing extremists?"

This little gem of squandered time and money goes on to say that "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." Of course racism has to rear its ugly head. I am utterly ashamed that my tax dollars were wasted on this assessment; it is utter garbage. But apparently I am playing my part of a "rightwing extremist" by "playing on fears about several emergent issues" such as the excessive spending Obama is seeking, our steady path to Socialism, the government constantly overstepping its boundaries, and all the other crap that has taken place in a short three months since Obama has been in charge. Oh, in the event that you were wondering, our fine government claims that "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." and "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."

This assessment goes on talking about how "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." After talking about how "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." the government report insults each and every person that served in our military. It claims that "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." Nice job by the Obama administration slapping our military veterans in the face. I'm sure all of them will appreciate the president and his administration even more.

I don't want to waste too much time directly quoting this piece of trash compiled at my and your expense, but it goes on to talk about the current economic and political climate and how "rightwing extremists" may exploit the economic downturn and undermine the historical presidential election. It goes on revisiting the 1990s and claims that historically economic hardship and extremism go hand in hand and even mentions "violent Christian Identity organizations" but fails to cite an example of one. The DHS then touches on illegal immigration and how "rightwing extremists" are xenophobes and legislative and judicial drivers, including how "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." It then talks about the Brady Law and assault weapon ban. Apparently our government also thinks "rightwing extremists" are also paranoid by the perceived threat by other countries because it talks about that, closely followed by disgruntled military veterans, again asserting that "Rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. These skills and knowledge have the potential to boost the capabilities of extremists—including lone wolves or small terrorist cells—to carry out violence." Finally the outlook is discussed, stating that "rightwing extremism is likely to grow in strength."

It seems that the government is the paranoid one. How utterly ridiculous. All I've done my whole life is work hard, pay too much in taxes, and follow the law. Apparently that also makes me a terrorist. So be it. Strip me of my rights and put me in jail. Isolate me from society because apparently I am a "rightwing extremist" and it is very likely that the readers of this also are. The Obama administration thinks I am a potential terrorist. It is unfortunate that I particularly favor the Founding Father's principles of limited government, more state government, morals, a strong, independent country, practicing religion, and bearing arms. Comrade Obama doesn't much care for these things. Maybe if he would open a history book he would understand that the "rightwing extremists" that his administration is talking about, and that he undoubtedly knows about from this assessment, are very much like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Alexander Hamilton, and so many other of our fine founders. May I be as guilty as them. Please let me also cement my fate as a "rightwing extremist:"

If I am a terrorist, what does that make Obama?