Are you a right-wing extremist?
Drudge has had two headlines today that are just delicious together.
First, we learn that the Department of Homeland Security has sent out a nine-page document warning local law enforcement officers that the economic recession, the election of the first black president, and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could lead to a resurgence of right-ring extremists.
Here’s the best part:
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.
Next, we learn that Texas Governor Rick Perry recently joined Texas state congressmen in supporting a resolution in support of states’ rights:
“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”
Perry continued: “Millions of Texans are tired of Washington, DC trying to come down here to tell us how to run Texas.”
Hopefully Texas law enforcement officers will make sure Governor Perry doesn’t get out of hand in his cowboy accent or his support for the U.S. Constitution.
Because if he does, it might provide encouragement to all the other states that are contemplating a rebellion.
I was at the Sacramento Tea Party yesterday on the steps of the California Capitol building and it was great. Cavuto was doing his shows live from the spot. Great speakers and a huge turnout – in the thousands. Very positive crowd with great signs. Good times.