Translation:  There is no threat. Give us time, we'll create one.

Threats from white supremacist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts.  Nevertheless, the consequences of a prolonged economic downturn -- including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit -- could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past.

Translation: There is no threat. Give us time, we'll create one.

The current economic and political climate has some similarities to the 1990s when rightwing extremism experienced a resurgence fueled largely by an economic recession, criticism about the outsourcing of jobs, and the perceived threat to U.S. power and sovereignty by other foreign powers.

American sovereignty is now a radical position.

During the 1990s, these issues contributed to the growth in the number of domestic rightwing terrorist and extremist groups and an increase in violent acts targeting government facilities, law enforcement officers, banks, and infrastructure sectors.

Growth of these groups subsided in reaction to increased government scrutiny as a result of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and disrupted plots, improvements in the economy, and the continued U.S. standing as the preeminent world power.

The possible passage of new 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.

Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of rightwing extremist groups, as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government.  The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by rightwing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement.

Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists.  DHS/I&A is concerned that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities.

And these paragraphs are just the introduction to this radical document, which is nothing more than Obama's plan to paint anyone that disagrees with Obama's agenda as an extremist.

If you oppose illegal immigration -- you are an extremist.

If you are a supporter of your 2nd Amendment rights and an opponent of federal firearms registration -- you are an extremist.

If you oppose mandatory tagging and registration of ammunition -- extremist!

If you oppose a "One World Government" -- you are an extremist.

"Disgruntled" military veterans -- yup, extremists!

If you oppose government infringement on civil liberties -- you are an extremist.

Are you a member of the "cabal of Jewish financial elites" -- you're an extremist.

Do you "bemoan" the decline of U.S. stature -- away with you -- you are an extremist.

If you are unemployed, you are susceptible to forming rightwing extremist beliefs in your children -- specifically xenophobia and antidemocratic ideals -- you are an extremist.

And, it goes on and on.

This document was prepared by the Obama Administration as a result  of "the historical election of an African American president and the prospect of policy changes (that) are proving to be a driving force for rightwing extremist recruitment and radicalization."

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