The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in “rightwing extremist activity,” and gave some reasons that need to be broken down and looked at more closely. The DHS has made warnings of leftwing groups in the past, but was always very specific. However, this time there seems to be a generalized attack on all those on the political right. Janet Napolitano, the head of the DHS, is an Obama appointee so it’s not surprising this kind of statement would come out.

The DHS warning includes, as one of the reasons for the “rise of rightwing extremism”, the “election of the first black president”. Notice how they include racism on the Right when it has primarily been a Left phenomenon. Conservatives have no problem with a black president, if he were say, Justice Thomas. The issue is un-American socialism, not skin color.

Also included was a footnote saying, “rightwing extremism…including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.” Again, racist groups are not rightwing, but are something more like apolitical anarchists who are racists. “Hate groups” is a bit vague and can mean virtually anything. I consider N.O.W. a hate group, and they certainly aren’t rightwing.

And finally this part: “reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.” In fact, this statement from the DHS is incomplete. What it should read is - “reject unconstitutional federal authority…” Those on the political right have no problem with legitimate, constitutionally authorized federal authority. It’s when the federal government usurps power not delegated to it by the constitution that we reject. This is actually a good thing, as the people are doing their patriotic duty. If The People do not keep the powers of the federal government in check, who will?

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/14/federal-agency-warns-of-radicals-on-right/