So our “Homeland Security” department has now, under Obama, determined that our military is a threat to… who?

WASHINGTON – A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed “right-wing extremists” concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.

The report, titled “Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment,” dated April 7, states that “threats from white supremacist and violent anti-government groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts.”

However, the document, first reported by talk-radio host and WND columnist Roger Hedgecock, goes on to suggest worsening economic woes, potential new legislative 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.”

What a slap in the face!  Those protecting us from rogue nations and terrorists abroad are now being singled out by our own government as possible terrorists?!?!  Where, Mr. President, do you find these people?

It’s only taken a short time for President Obama to give rights once only afforded Americans and those who commited crimes within the borders of the united states to just about anyone.  This sets a dangerous precident that will definitely come back to haunt us.

Now if they will only be allowed to use it against the poor, deprived pirates…

This book is dedicated to the memory of Murph, Axe, and Danny Boy, Kristensen, Shane, James, Senior, Jeff, Jacques, Taylor, and Mac. These were the eleven men of Alfa and Echo Platoons who fought and died in the mountains of Afghanistan trying to save my life, and with whom I was honored to serve my country. There is no waking hour when I do not remember them all with the deepest affection and the most profound, heartbreaking sadness.

Now here’s another very interesting quote from the book on page 36:

Looking back, during our long journey in the C-130 to Afghanistan, I was more acutely aware of a growing problem which faces U.S. forces on active duty in theaters of war all over the world.  For me, it began in Iraq, the first murmurings from the liberal part of the U.S.A. that we were somehow in the wrong, brutal killers, bullying other countries; that we who put our lives on the line for our nation at the behest of our government should be somehow charged with murder for shooting our enemy.
It’s been an insiduous progression, the criticisms of the U.S. Armed Forces from politicians and from the liberal media, which knows nothing of combat, nothing of our training, and nothing of the mortal dangers we face out there on the front line.  Each of the six of us in that aircraft en route to Afghanistan had constantly in the back of our minds, the ever-intrusive rules of engagement….
…I can say from firsthand experience that those rules of engagement cost the lives of three of the finest U.S. Navy SEALs who have ever served.

These are our defenders.  These are our fathers, brothers, and sons.  Yet we stand by and let the liberal media and liberal politicians cost their lives needlessly in the name of political correctness.  I ask you this… Why?

Read the book.  It’s really awesome and inspiring.

Amazing how much things change when you are the one making the decisions.  With his “changes” to the system, now it’s ok to have military tribunals for terrorists.  Heaven forbid a terrorist not get a fair trial before his slap on the wrist and ticket back to terrorist central.

Marcus Luttrell: Patriot.

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
-Moina Michael

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. PERIOD.

So much for killing them with kindness, eh Mr. President…

Obama vowed when he took office to extend a hand to troublesome countries “willing to unclench your fist” but so far he has had little success with North Korea or Iran, which have continued to advance their nuclear programs and showed little interest in renewed dialogue.

I guess he thought that talking with them, from one now socialist nation (ours) to another, they might listen.  I guess he was wrong (again).

Arrogance shining through!

Obama arrived on the base 3:19 p.m. local time (1 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) and received a rousing welcome from 1,500 troops in camouflage uniforms, many holding cameras or pointing cell phones to snap pictures.

“You guys make a pretty good photo op,” the president said.

Standing on a riser wearing a blue suit and red tie, with a cluster of troops and a large American flag behind him, Obama expressed “the gratitude of the American public” and said his meetings in four countries over eight days in Asia will help deliver a “safer, more prosperous world for all of us.”

He got a huge cheer when he told them he was increasing military pay. “That’s what you call an applause line,” he said, before boarding his jet and taking off at 4:11 p.m.