DEFENDERS OF THE CONSTITUTION NOW CONSIDERED TO BE TERRORISTS

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FC: FBI flyer links defenders of Constitution with terrorists

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From: Declan McCullagh
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:44:08 -0500

A disturbing flyer puportedly authored by the FBI's Phoenix anti-terrorism
task force has been circulating in the conservative community. The flyer
instructs the reader to report as a possible terrorist anyone who asks why
they were stopped by police or anyone who dares to defend "the U.S.
Constitution against federal [sic] government." See it for yourself:
http://www.keepandbeararm...
http://www.keepandbeararm...

So I gave the FBI field office a call. FBI spokesman Ed Hall confirmed the
flyer was produced by the joint anti-terrorism task force in Phoenix. But
he said it dealt with domestic terrorism: "That flyer was put out two years
ago. Someone picked it up, and put it on the Internet like it was put out
this week."

Hall admitted the section that said anyone spotting a defender of the U.S.
Constitution "should call the Joint Terrorism Task Force" was perhaps a
tiny bit ill-advised. "It could have been a bit better foundation worded
saying you're not a right-wing extremist if you defend the Constitution...
or if you ask a police officer why they're stopping you. There's some
misinterpretation there."

He added: "Not that a person who defends the Constitution is a criminal or
terrorist, or a person who askes you, 'Why did you stop me' may be a
terrorist, but certain things, I don't want to use the word common, certain
characteristics that these people who were legitimately investigated
reflect it."

-Declan

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>Source:
>Sierra Times
>http://www.SierraTimes.com/
>
>The FBI, Sheriff & County Attorney are Going After "Constitutional Terrorists"
>
>by Angel Shamaya - KeepAndBearArms.com
>
>The Phoenix Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Maricopa County
>Sheriff's Office (Greater Phoenix, Arizona), and the Maricopa County
>Attorney are handing our flyers asking the recipients to help them
>fight domestic terrorism. Called the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the
>program was created, presumably, to help preserve the American
>way of life, right? - Nope.
>
>http://www.keepandbeararms.com/angel/articles/consterrorist.htm
>KeepandBearArms
>
>Public Servants Going After "Constitutional Terrorists"?
>by Angel Shamaya
>
>November 14, 2001
>
>KeepAndBearArms.com -- The Phoenix Federal Bureau of Investigation, the
>Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (Greater Phoenix, Arizona), and the
>Maricopa County Attorney are handing out flyers asking the recipients to
>help them fight domestic terrorism. I received one of these flyers this
>past weekend at the Arizona "Freedom in the 21st Century" gathering. One
>member of the Sheriff's Posse Reserve in attendance said he'd seen the
>flyer before and that it is legitimate. [I will be getting verification
>before this report goes live on our site, including recording phone calls
>to these people.]
>
>Called the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the program was created,
>presumably, to help preserve the American way of life, right? In part,
>probably. However, it also looks like it's a disinformation campaign to
>paint least a few groups of Real Americans as domestic terrorists. Among
>other things, the dynamic trio is asking people:
>
>"If you encounter any of the following, Call the Joint Terrorism Task Force":
>
>"defenders of the US Constitution against federal government and the UN"
>
>[That describes many civil liberties groups and most gun rights and
>American Sovereignty groups in existence -- and, by extension, their members.]
>
>"Groups of individuals engaging in para-military training"
>
>[Such as, perhaps, shooting your semi-automatic "assault weapon" with some
>friends out in the desert?"]
>
>Also being sought are "Common Law Movement Proponents" who
>
>"Request authority for a stop"
>
>[That's illegal now?]
>
>"Make numerous references to the US Constitution"
>
>[That's illegal now?]
>
>"Attempt to 'police the police'"
>
>[That's illegal now?]
>
>And let's not forget the other potential "domestic terrorists" being
>sought. We really need to watch out for these people:
>
>"Lone Individuals"
>
>[Do you meet that description?]
>
>"Rebels"
>
>[Know any gun rights activist who doesn't have at least a touch of rebel
>pumping through the old bloodstream?]
>
>Be sure and notice the following two things on the flyer, as well:
>
>1) There is NOT ONE MENTION of "Islamic Fundamentalists" anywhere.
>
>2) Defenders of the US Constitution and the common law from which it grew
>are being classified on the same level as the bottom-feeding Skinheads,
>Nazis and the KKK.
>
>
>READ THE FLYER FOR YOURSELF
>
>The flyer is a tri-fold, so you'll have to turn your head sideways to read
>one of the sections.
>
>Front Page
>http://www.keepandbeararms.com/images/FBI-MCSOTerroristFlyer-Front.jpg
>
>Back Page
>http://www.keepandbeararms.com/images/FBI-MCSOTerroristFlyer-Back.jpg
>
>NOTE: The far right side of the above "Front Page" is the actual front of
>the tri-fold flyer.
>The far left side of the above "Back Page" -- the part that mentions the
>'defenders of the
>US Constitution' -- is the inside flap... the first thing you see when you
>open the flyer.
>
>CONTACT THE PEOPLE PUSHING THIS "PROGRAM"
>
>FBI Phoenix Office
>
>Website: http://phoenix.fbi.gov/
> Email: phoenix_at_fbi.gov
> Special Agent in Charge - Guadalupe Gonzalez
>
>FBI's "Civil Rights" Website:
> http://phoenix.fbi.gov/co...
>
>FBI's "Counterterrorism" Website:
> http://phoenix.fbi.gov/co...
>
>FBI Arizona Regional Offices:
> http://phoenix.fbi.gov/co...
>
>The Maricopa Sheriff's Office
>
>Website: http://www.mcso.org/
>
>Feedback form for Sheriff Joe "Give 'em green lunch meat" Arpaio:
> Via Website: http://www.mcso.org/subme...
> Via Email: complaints_at_mcso.maricopa.gov, information_at_mcso.maricopa.gov
>
>Maricopa County Attorney
>
>Richard M. Romley, who shamelessly promotes himself on this taxpayer-funded
>site as "America's Unsung Hero":
> http://www.maricopa.gov/a...
>
>You can tell him what an American Hero you think he is at:
> http://www.maricopa.gov/f...
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Received on Nov 20 2001

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are you ready for the fema camps? who the hell did you think they're building them for?

Sounds like it wasn't meant for public consumption...

"HISTORY OF THE FLYER

According to Terry Chapman of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office -- whose name is on the flyer as the MCSO contact -- the FBI created the flyer and printed the MCSO and Attorney's Office before the text was approved. He said it was created as a full color brochure to hand out to officers, not for the general public -- and that as soon as he saw it, he urged them not to use it, knowing it had some problems.

"The flyer never got off the ground," said Officer Chapman, "but it did manage to make it's way out -- and maybe it's right that it did." He genuinely didn't like this piece of junk, and he showed true concern about my issues with the flyer, too. "We were not happy with it. It was formulated, I think, for legitimate purposes, but it fell on stony ground because of the way it was worded -- the unfortunate profiles that were put in there outraged a number of people who received it."

"It's dead in the water as far as I know," said Chapman. "I just can't imagine the FBI putting it out there again. It wasn't for the public. The fact that it's circulating again has gotta be by unofficial sources."

Mr. Chapman couldn't name the FBI agent who created the flyer, saying the individual who created it was no longer with the FBI's Phoenix branch, which he described as having "revolving doors." Sheriff's officers didn't like the flyer, either. Said Chapman, "I had a Lieutenant from our own office call me and ask 'Am I on your list?' Am I a threat?' for supporting the constitution?'" Chapman was embarrassed by the seeming targeting of "decent, honorable segments of the community" by the flyer -- he hoped it would never be handed out or go anywhere at all."

http://www.keepandbeararm...

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"I killed the banks"

No way this is real. Where is the source?

'Christian Identity' is considered 'hate group'?

FBI Core Value
• Rigorous obedience to the Constitution of the United States

Yet, the FBI would like anyone that knows the Constitution well to be reported as a possible terrorist.

All fact.

ought to protest this--isn't the FBI part of our gov'ment?

Libera me, let the truth break, what my fears make--Leslie Phillips

...or don't want to identify yourself.

...or reference the US Constitution!

http://www.prisonplanet.c...

they are a well organized thugs and want to maintain their power over people.
There is this saying... "the truth will set you imprisoned" get used to it.

that those who subvert the Constitution of the United States are committing treason and will face a judge some day.

Won't be many "leaders" left now will there?

if this is legit then it's definitely scary...

I might have to call in a report of a "terrorist."

"Hello, is this the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Unit? Yes, I'd like to report a terrorist...."

"OK, who is it?"

"I think I'm a terrorist.... I like and believe in the Constitution and think it would be a good thing if the government obeyed the Constitution. Yup, it looks like I'm a terrible threat to the establishment.... you see, I'm not going to vote for people who don't obey the Constitution anymore.... I guess that's terrorism..... and I'm going to try and get all my friends and family to do the same thing.... so I guess I'm terrorizing them too.... Well, you better come and arrest and torture me before I "terrorize" anyone else."

http://www.pa-aware.org/w...

and

http://www.pa-aware.org/w...

Don't tread on me, indeed!

Comment on the times:

Good news: that we are re-teaching the Constitution and Bill of Rights which enables us to intelligently interview and question campaign candidates and see where they stand and let them know how important an issue it is for the people. Each *student* is given the pocket size to have on hand for easy reference.

Bad news: That we have to re-teach the Constitution.

The Freedom Index: A Congressional Scoreboard based on the Constitution:
http://www.thenewamerican...

Very useful tool for Ron Paul supporters at the local state level. We are using this to monitor our state's elected officials and sending it to candidates Pass it on!!

Constitutional TERRORISTISM dates back to 1996. This is old News!

However, this is REAL. I believe the FBI only circulated it in the middle to late ‘90s’ in Arizona. The major circulators throughout the Nation were the Constitutional Militias, a group of all able bodied men in America (the unorganized Militia), see my comments link. After you read this comment on Constitutional TERRORISTS!!!
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
http://www.dailypaul.com/...

Another good topic, after you read all of this comment
http://www.dailypaul.com/...

The reason we/the people of America (the unorganized Militia) are Terrorists is because the ConstitutionS (State and Federal) were set aside in 1962 when JFK signed into law the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). He hadn’t read it, because if he did he would have never signed it. He tried to correct his mistake and was assassinated Which proves that sometimes there is a good democrat, sometimes, but not vary often.
However it’s the same with the republicans now, e.g.“Ron Paul.”

Anyhow, before the UCC, governments if they declared bankruptcy could not be held Liable for the debt they owed the International Banksters. See FDR’s Bankruptcy of 1933. So the International Banksters created the UCC, had there agents in congress propose it, got it pasted and JFK signed it.

Now the UCC stipulates that when a government uses COMMERAIL PAPER (Federal Reserve Notes, or FRN’s) for trade or exchange instead of LAWFUL MONEY (Gold and Silver), they are LIABLE under bankruptcy law the same as a common corporation. BINGO! They (the creditors or receivers, “The International Banksters”) seized control of all the Federal and State agencies and set aside the ConstitutionS of the united States of America.

Now you are threatening there power by talking about a document/s that has no value to them. And thus you are a TERRORISTS!!!!

JFK tried to stop them by ordering $x number of United States Note (USN’s) Dollars and silver into circulation a short time after he signed the UCC. The amount of silver and USN’s Equaled the price needed to buy out the privately owned Bank known as the FEDRAL RESERVE BANK, see the book “The Creator form Jackal Island”.

Now you know the rest of the story.

JonQ.Publik

Live Free or Die! Because if you are not free you’re dead already!

insanity..we are all on the edge of being terrorists...

I could see almost anyone falling into those large cracks

I could see almost anyone falling into those large cracks

150 and we have a chance at FP

http://digg.com/world_new...

According to this quiz (via Homeland Stupidity), which is based on these FBI pamphlets, I am 70% domestic terrorist.

Beat that!

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Liberty for Dummies

I was more than a little surprised to find "Christian Identity" under the "Hate Groups" category. I thought that around two-thirds of Americans had a "Christian Identity"? Damn. That's alot of terrorists!

"Numerous references to the Constitution"? Well I think someone should report Ron Paul for that.

Seriously. Phone the FBI, give a detailed physical description of Ron Paul and tell them about his diabolical plot to abolish a slew of federal agencies. Just don't give his name until the last moment.

Doesn't "Super Patriot" sound like the ultimate accolade for a Ron Paul supporter?

-"Ron Paul cured me of my predilection for Che Guevara T shirts."

Dr Paul is calling it a revolution. for that is what it will take to get our constitution back. what we are reading here is just confirmation of his point.
it is no wonder the FBI does not like and fears the restoration of this document. it applies to them! not us.
our constitution is what defines us as a people. to see that the FED has a need to talk about it in this way........
is not good.

That's us! It's got Daily Paul written all over it. You got your constitution super patriots, you got your doomsday cultists, you got your animal rights guys, and you got your lonewolfs.

When I learned about this list last year, I had one of my biggest WTF? moments in life.

The land of liberty and justice is now just something for comic books.

FOR THE CONSTITUTION!
GOD BLESS AMERICA, LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE BRAVE!

H.R. 1955: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Video part one:
http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Video part two:
http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Live Free or Die in NH

Razorwind Studios is an official endorser of Ron Paul, and we will live free or die! 14th alternate to MN state!
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About the Founding Fathers being terrorists: http://www.youtube.com/wa...

It appears that most of us are trying to effect political and social change, but are we doing it via "criminal activity"? I guess that depends on your interpretation of the Patriot Act and it's affiliated spawn as HR 1959, the thought crimes bill.

Things are only impossible until they are not.
-- Jean Luc Picard

FULL BULLSHIT INC !!!!

This is old news (but it's never too late to become aware of it). There's a leaked video on YouTube of an FBI training session where the trainer tells his trainees that the founding fathers were terrorists. Technically he has a point, in the sense that they were using subversive tactics to rebel against the king, but the king was the real terrorist (this is an example of the "Terrorist, or freedom fighter?" question). Anyway this FBI guy was saying it to teach the others to be on the alert for constitutionalists. If he was a history teacher simply trying to be objective I'd give him a pass, but that's not what he was up to at all.

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Liberty for Dummies

www.dvds4delegates.com the newest and possibly the greatest weapon the Revolution now possesses.

right wing extremists? What a shitty name to give to people who want to follow the Constitution. We are living in interesting times. Oh, and don't preach about The Constitution if you don't want to be arrested.

Ron Paul is a terrorist for attempting to influence people and referencing the U.S. Constitution.

http://digg.com/world_new...

Well, considering these groups 'might' cause harm to someone.....for example, driving with out a license is just dumb...it makes sense that these groups would be subject to watch. Police dont just arrest nazis, klansmen, or communists on the street for doing nothing....and they arent going to arrest 'you' for doing nothing.

Its scary that this pamphlet exists, but you cant read into it too much.