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Obama Declares War On ‘Extremism’ – Are You An ‘Extremist’ According To His Definition?

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Do you know what an “extremist” is?  In the wake of the horrible terror attacks on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in France, Barack Obama is speaking very boldly about the need to win the war against “extremists”, and he has announced plans to host a major global summit on “extremism” next month.  And on the surface that sounds great.  But precisely how are we supposed to determine whether someone is an “extremist” or not?  What criteria should we use?  As you will see below, your definition of an “extremist” may be far, far different from the definition that Barack Obama is using.  When you do a Google search, you will find that an “extremist” is defined as “a person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.”  According to Wikipedia, “extremism” is “an ideology (particularly in politics or religion), considered to be far outside the mainstream attitudes of a society or to violate common moral standards.  Extremism can take many forms, including political, religious and economic.”  Please notice that neither of those definitions uses the word violence.  In this day and age, you can be considered an “extremist” simply based on what you believe, and as you will see later in this article there are now tens of millions of Americans that are considered to be “extremists” and “potential terrorists” according to official U.S. government documents.

When you use the word “extremist”, you may have in your mind a picture of ISIS fighters or the terrorists from the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

But for elitists such as Barack Obama, the word “extremist” has a much broader meaning.  In recent years, it has become a code word for those that do not have an “enlightened” view of the world.  If your views on politics, religion or social issues are extremely different from the liberal, progressive views of “the mainstream” (as defined by the mainstream media and by “mainstream” politicians such as Barack Obama), then they consider you to be an extremist.

Early in the presidency of George W. Bush, we were told that Islamic terrorists were the enemy.  And so most of the country got behind the idea of the War on Terrorism.  But over the years that has morphed into a War on Extremism.  In fact, the Obama administration has gone so far as to remove almost all references to Islam from government terror training materials

Deputy U.S. Attorney General James Cole confirmed on Wednesday that the Obama administration was pulling back all training materials used for the law enforcement and national security communities, in order to eliminate all references to Islam that some Muslim groups have claimed are offensive.

“I recently directed all components of the Department of Justice to re-evaluate their training efforts in a range of areas, from community outreach to national security,” Cole told a panel at the George Washington University law school.

Now, much of the focus in law enforcement training materials is on “domestic extremists”.  We are being told that “domestic extremism” is just as great a threat to our national security as terror groups overseas are.

But exactly who are these “domestic extremists”?

Well, the truth is that you may be one of them.

I want to share with you a list that I have shared in a couple of previous articles.  It is a list of 72 types of Americans that are considered to be “extremists” or “potential terrorists” in official U.S. government documents.  This list will really give you a good idea of what Barack Obama means when he uses the word “extremist”.  Each of these 72 items is linked, so if you would like to go see the original source document for yourself, just click on the link.  As you can see, this list potentially includes most of the country…

1. Those that talk about “individual liberties”

2. Those that advocate for states’ rights

3. Those that want “to make the world a better place”

4. “The colonists who sought to free themselves from British rule”

5. Those that are interested in “defeating the Communists”

6. Those that believe “that the interests of one’s own nation are separate from the interests of other nations or the common interest of all nations”

7. Anyone that holds a “political ideology that considers the state to be unnecessary, harmful,or undesirable”

8. Anyone that possesses an “intolerance toward other religions”

9. Those that “take action to fight against the exploitation of the environment and/or animals”

10. “Anti-Gay”

11. “Anti-Immigrant”

12. “Anti-Muslim”

13. “The Patriot Movement”

14. “Opposition to equal rights for gays and lesbians”

15. Members of the Family Research Council

16. Members of the American Family Association

17. Those that believe that Mexico, Canada and the United States “are secretly planning to merge into a European Union-like entity that will be known as the ‘North American Union’”

18. Members of the American Border Patrol/American Patrol

19. Members of the Federation for American Immigration Reform

20. Members of the Tennessee Freedom Coalition

21. Members of the Christian Action Network

22. Anyone that is “opposed to the New World Order”

23. Anyone that is engaged in “conspiracy theorizing”

24. Anyone that is opposed to Agenda 21

25. Anyone that is concerned about FEMA camps

26. Anyone that “fears impending gun control or weapons confiscations”

27. The militia movement

28. The sovereign citizen movement

29. Those that “don’t think they should have to pay taxes”

30. Anyone that “complains about bias”

31. Anyone that “believes in government conspiracies to the point of paranoia”

32. Anyone that “is frustrated with mainstream ideologies”

33. Anyone that “visits extremist websites/blogs”

34. Anyone that “establishes website/blog to display extremist views”

35. Anyone that “attends rallies for extremist causes”

36. Anyone that “exhibits extreme religious intolerance”

37. Anyone that “is personally connected with a grievance”

38. Anyone that “suddenly acquires weapons”

39. Anyone that “organizes protests inspired by extremist ideology”

40. “Militia or unorganized militia”

41. “General right-wing extremist”

42. Citizens that have “bumper stickers” that are patriotic or anti-U.N.

43. Those that refer to an “Army of God”

44. Those that are “fiercely nationalistic (as opposed to universal and international in orientation)”

45. Those that are “anti-global”

46. Those that are “suspicious of centralized federal authority”

47. Those that are “reverent of individual liberty”

48. Those that “believe in conspiracy theories”

49. Those that have “a belief that one’s personal and/or national ‘way of life’ is under attack”

50. Those that possess “a belief in the need to be prepared for an attack either by participating in paramilitary preparations and training or survivalism”

51. Those that would “impose strict religious tenets or laws on society (fundamentalists)”

52. Those that would “insert religion into the political sphere”

53. Anyone that would “seek to politicize religion”

54. Those that have “supported political movements for autonomy”

55. Anyone that is “anti-abortion”

56. Anyone that is “anti-Catholic”

57. Anyone that is “anti-nuclear”

58. “Rightwing extremists”

59. “Returning veterans”

60. Those concerned about “illegal immigration”

61. Those that “believe in the right to bear arms”

62. Anyone that is engaged in “ammunition stockpiling”

63. Anyone that exhibits “fear of Communist regimes”

64. “Anti-abortion activists”

65. Those that are against illegal immigration

66. Those that talk about “the New World Order” in a “derogatory” manner

67. Those that have a negative view of the United Nations

68. Those that are opposed “to the collection of federal income taxes”

69. Those that supported former presidential candidates Ron Paul, Chuck Baldwin and Bob Barr

70. Those that display the Gadsden Flag (“Don’t Tread On Me”)

71. Those that believe in “end times” prophecies

72. Evangelical Christians

Do you fit into any of those categories?

Personally, I fit into a couple dozen of them.

That is why alarm bells should go off whenever Barack Obama speaks of the need to crack down on “extremism”.

If Barack Obama wants to denounce Islamic terror, he should do so.  But because of his extreme political correctness, he goes out of his way to avoid any connection between Islam and terror.  Instead, he speaks of the need to recognize “Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings” and he insists that “the future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.”

Meanwhile, our liberties and freedoms are being eroded a little bit more with each passing day.  In the name of fighting “terrorism” or “extremism”, our government is constructing a Big Brother police state control grid all around us.  I like the way that Ron Paul described what is happening to us just the other day

If Americans were honest with themselves they would acknowledge that the Republic is no more. We now live in a police state. If we do not recognize and resist this development, freedom and prosperity for all Americans will continue to deteriorate. All liberties in America today are under siege.

It didn’t happen overnight. It took many years of neglect for our liberties to be given away so casually for a promise of security from the politicians. The tragic part is that the more security was promised — physical and economic — the less liberty was protected.

With cradle-to-grave welfare protecting all citizens from any mistakes and a perpetual global war on terrorism, which a majority of Americans were convinced was absolutely necessary for our survival, our security and prosperity has been sacrificed.

It was all based on lies and ignorance. Many came to believe that their best interests were served by giving up a little freedom now and then to gain a better life.

The trap was set. At the beginning of a cycle that systematically undermines liberty with delusions of easy prosperity, the change may actually seem to be beneficial to a few. But to me that’s like excusing embezzlement as a road to leisure and wealth — eventually payment and punishment always come due. One cannot escape the fact that a society’s wealth cannot be sustained or increased without work and productive effort. Yes, some criminal elements can benefit for a while, but reality always sets in.

Reality is now setting in for America and for that matter for most of the world. The piper will get his due even if “the children” have to suffer. The deception of promising “success” has lasted for quite a while. It was accomplished by ever-increasing taxes, deficits, borrowing, and printing press money. In the meantime the policing powers of the federal government were systematically and significantly expanded. No one cared much, as there seemed to be enough “gravy” for the rich, the poor, the politicians, and the bureaucrats.

The country that our forefathers founded is dying.

Now, individuals and organizations that attempt to restore the values that our founders once believed in so strongly are regarded as dangerous “extremists” that need to be watched carefully.

Sadly, most Americans don’t even realize what is happening to this nation.  As long as they are fed a constant diet of mindless entertainment, most Americans are perfectly content to let “the experts” do their thinking for them.

We are steamrolling toward oblivion, and most of the country is dead asleep.

So is there any hope for us?  Feel free to share what you think by posting a comment below…

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    • Busta Myth

      America is arming, fuding, aiding Al Qaeda aka the “Moderate” Arab Terrorists in the middle east against Syria

      America is arming Ukraine Nazi scum in east Ukraine who are killing old men, women and children with highly illegal and banned cluster bombs

      America has been giving guns to Mexican Drug gangs

      It would be interesting to hear what his definition of ‘Extremism’ is

      a 85 year old woman Protester?

      an old ex Vet feeding the Homeless?

      a student sitting down protesting the crazy cost of education?

      a little kiddy who points his finger at his class mate and goes “Bang” “Bang” ?

      a disabled person in a wheelchair who doesn’t want some TSA goon with a rubber glove dsticking their hands down their pants?

      The World’s gone Foo King MAD :roll:

      • truthlovingsoul

        well said.

    • Texas Lovin\'

      I love US veterans and Patriots that want our freedom back are these labels traitors to our nation; over ISIS, North Korea and Russia. Yeah – War vets are at the very top of the GOVs list of the #1 enemy of our nation. Don’t forget that your very own local Police Officer are Obama’s and the criminal government bribed bankers, corporations, and the war weapons makers #1 protecter! Know that these criminals need to be stopped in each city once they collapse the US, so it will never ever be free like you known.

      If you have nothing to fear US Gov, why are your very own war vets, and patriots born in the USA your #1 enemy over that of ISIS and Islamic states? That alone tells you the story of your GOV’s agenda… From our cold dead hands Mr Local Policeman; who is protecting the criminal gov in power, but once you are taken over in each city, each city becomes free from the corrupt Fed Gov. May these traitor cops who wipe their behinds with the American flag be given what is coming to them, and they do not have the US citizens in any ways interests at their hearts.

    • TheRealist II

      I have the English version of the Qur’an right here along with a very sharp serrated knife for such emergencies , and since a ultra conservative indoctrinated religion has nor room for liberals and there liberalism I am good to go! :lol:

    • Global Grist

      Darn! I’ll have to try harder. A couple of those definitions above don’t apply to me.

      It’s amazing how right-wing intolerant the leftist loonies become when they get a little power.

    • JKnTX

      The Obomber paradrops weapons the Ameikan taxpayer slaves aren’t allowed to own yet they paid for, straight into the hands of ISIS, and supports Right Sector thugs in Ukraine to antognize the Russians into a possible shooting war, yet is against “extremeism”. Makes a load of sense, doesn’t it?

    • neanderthal

      I lost count on how many different types of wars have been declared for this and that and that and this.
      How about a war on war.

      • Texas Lovin\'

        Exactly. I like too how The People forgot all the “Wars” the gov started (and stated) against its very own people and policies inside the US that have been going forever. Seem the gov doesn’t like to talk about those wars like against blacks, and gangs and health and schools anymore. Yet they do not do one “War” against any corporation, banks, NSA, police violence, war weapon manufactures that get to the hands of ISIS, and in the Middle East, etc.. But Occupy Wall Street, veterans, Patriots, weatlth distribution, job creation, etc are their worst threats in America today against “them’” yet not once has anyone of these ever do harm nor bring war weapons to harm anyone to their peaceful gathers… Can you imagine if their was an open carry law? Now that would give the GOV something to think about.

    • truthlovingsoul

      who cares if we are on a list? we have a few lists of our own. if being on a list makes anyone change a damn thing, other than to be even more vocal, you are a coward.

    • truthlovingsoul

      HERE’S THE PEOPLE’S LIST OF EXTREMIST BEHAVIOR BY “OFFICIALS”……

      Recently, Obama published a list of who he declared “extremists” so I thought this would be a good time to publish the people’s list of treasonous avtivities by elected and appointed “officials”.

      It is difficult to find any politicians, mainstream media or judicial figures who don’t fall under the treason list, but I want to acknowledge that they ARE out there, somewhere. We need to seek these people out and give them our support.

      Now obvious, people see that the party system is a scam, only giving the ILLUSION of choice and has always been subject to corruption and control by nefarious scumbags and soulless corporatists. It is of dire importance that we reinstate the tribal council system, the natural and historical way to run things, and remove all money from politics. No lobbyists, special interest groups, not even pay for elected council. Time will be volunteered from the masses, of whom there are many who will be happy to do so. Terms will be short and the moment someone breaks a promise or does anything against keeping the peace or against the people’s best interests and freedoms, they will be dismissed. More on the council system in a later article.

      Without further ado, OUR LIST:

      1. Anyone who attempts to disarm the people.

      2. Anyone who subverts Natural Law in place of Statism.

      3. Anyone who causes the incarceration of non-’violent activists or truth speakers.

      4. Anyone attempting to make living off the land illegal.

      5. Anyone who attempts to control what we put in our own bodies.

      6. Anyone who attempts to silence speech, even if it “offends” someone.

      7. Anyone who insists on or enables the use of fiat money and usury.

      8. Anyone claiming they are separate and special from their fellow man.

      9. Any judge or lawyer who enforces Admiralty Law.

      10. Any police who use violence against peaceful people.

      11. Anyone in mainstream media who fabricates a story or knowingly lies to the people.

      12. Anyone in the education system who subverts parental rights.

      13. Any medical personel who insist upon harmful chemical treatments.

      14. Anyone in public service who pledges political allegiance to any entity or group outside the

      state, province or country of residence.

      15. Anyone caught in vote tampering.

      16. Anyone putting harmful ingredients in food, water or medicine.

      17. Anyone involved in the privatisation or monopolization of the food industry.

      18. Anyone polluting the air, land or water supply.

      19. Anyone seeking to put an end to private property.

      20. Anyone threatening the freedom of another based on non-violent speech alone.

      21. Anyone who withholds free energy devices.

      22. Anyone involved in chemtrailing.

      23. Anyone who profits from war.

      24. Anyone who uses their position of power to harm a child.

      25. Anyone responsible for the cruelty to any animal.

      26. Anyone who declares that 911 was NOT an inside job.

      27. Anyone who aids those who are occupying forces in another’s land.

      28. Anyone who enables, protects or justifies pedophilia.

      29. Anyone found guilty of covering up our real history.

      30. Anyone using deception or omission to entice one into a contract.

      31. Anyone who initiates force on a peaceful people.

      32. Anyone guilty of inciting violence.

      33. Anyone who declares self-defense a crime.

      34. Anyone who does not share the bounty of the land with the people of the land.

      35. Any public official who denies the existence of the birth bond.

      36. Members of AIPAC.

      37. Members of the Committee of 300.

      38. Members of any group that promotes Communism, Fascism, Marxism, Naziism, Zionism.

      39. Any dual-citizens in any capacity serving the people.

      40. Anyone promoting terrorism.

      41. Anyone who denies the equality of men and women.

      42. Members of the ADL.

      43. Anyone profitting off the slavery of his fellow man.

      44. Any medical doctor who refuses homeopathic treatments to those who want them.

      45. Anyone who makes anything that grows naturally on the land.illegal.

      46. Anyone who forces the vaccination of the unwilling.

      47. Any public servanrt who lies to the people.

      48. Anyone found guilty of physical, mental or spiritual torture.

      49. Those who criminalize talk of “conspiracy theories”.

      50. Anyone claiming any political party ststus.

      51. Anyone attempting to steal one’s home or property based on fraudulent banking practices.

      52. Anyone who supports the IMF, BIS or any central bank.

      53. Anyone who subverts human rights.

      54. Anyone who claims sole ownership of the land and it’s resources.

      55. Anyone who seeks to stop the assembly of the people.

      56. Members of Freemasonry.

      57. Members of B’Nai Brith.

      58. Members of CFR.

      59. Members of TriLateral Commission.

      60. Members of the Bilderberger Group.

      61. Members of NATO.

      62. Members of the United Nations.

      63. Anyone who acts against the will of the people after a referendum vote.

      64. Anyone who seeks to divide a people on the basis of religion, color or sex.

      65. Anyone who seeks to control the internet or any form of information.

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