Economy, potential for Obama re-election spark militia growth

man armaments, men! obama might win thing!

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election, economy spark explosive growth of militias

election of president barack obama in 2008 triggered explosion in number of militias , so-called patriot groups in united states, southern poverty law center reported in annual tally of such anti-government organizations.

there 149 militias , patriot groups when obama took office, compared more 1,200 today — increase of 755 percent, nonprofit civil rights organization reported.

"the increase has been astounding," said mark potok, editor-in-chief of splc report. "the reality many of these groups becoming more , more fearful barack obama win re-election. can see anger rising along fear."

splc defines "patriot" movement made of conspiracy-minded individuals see federal government primary enemy. movement includes paramilitary militias groups of "sovereign citizens," believe not subject federal or state laws, nor obligated pay federal taxes, according splc.

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i'll acknowledge these loonies come these ideas on own, or other loonies. think guys our friends limbaugh , late breitbart stoke these fears. internet, unfortunately, culprit -- convenient way crazy people share other crazy people.

anyway, if are worried economy , need job, might want think criminal justice. sounds they're going need people.

 

149 + internet + obama's skin colour = 1200

 

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