You paid for this outrageous and ominous-sounding government publication on America’s internal enemies, the so-called “rightwing extremists”. The document was rushed out despite internal objections, just in time to set a context for the tax protest tea parties. It is a pretty bizarre piece of work, but does have its unintentionally humorous moments.

For example, in the footnote at the bottom of page 2, the authors seem not to be able to bring themselves to use the term “illegal immigration” when referring to the things “rightwing extremists” object to: “It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.” Very politically correct, don’t you know. However, the document does manage to work in the phrase “cabal of Jewish financiers,” and never lets you forget that its topic is “rightwing extremists.” It uses that term almost 50 times in a mere nine pages.

John Hinderaker dissects this lamentable piece of work. He says, “It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that this Homeland Security report is politically motivated, and reflects the authors’ political prejudices more than an objective evaluation of a significant terrorist threat.” Indeed.

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