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Independents, greens, Ron Paul’s son & conservatives joining to End the Fed, but is it an “extremist” agenda?
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Dan Feidt
Politics in Minnesota
April 22nd, 2009
At noon this Saturday, the local branch of the “End the Fed” group will have a demonstration against the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Minneapolis; supporters are trying to have demos at every Fed facility nationwide. Here, participants will walk around the local branch of America’s public/private central banking entity, and advocate for shutting it down.
Of course, the Fed has a much higher public profile now than it had even a few months ago, as its roles in dealing U.S. Treasuries, operating new bailout conduits, and regulating the financial system have all attracted ever more interest from the public. On the other hand, the region under the authority of the Minneapolis Fed hasn’t seen the same levels of fiscal calamity as other regions, which must reflect fairly well on its stewardship of the regional economy.
It’s interesting that the demo has attracted a variety of speakers from around the spectrum. After a bit of a march, speeches, music and sign waving will commence. Byron Dale, a contributor to the local Money as Wealth blog, 2006 Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Pam Ellison, frequent Green Party candidate Michael Cavlan, Patriot AM1280 radio host Jeremy Payne (Beyond the Left Right Paradigm airs at 7 p.m. Sundays), U.S. Rep. Ron Paul’s (TX-14) son, Dr. Rand Paul, and Michael Overland.
End the Fed has a Ning social network, which has a variety of chapters. The local Meetup group handles public meetings.
One important item certain not to be overlooked by demonstration participants: recently leaked confidential counter-terrorism analyses, generally produced by new post-9/11 “fusion centers,” have little love for anti-Fed demonstrators — seemingly equating movements that proudly label themselves “patriotic” with dangerous militarism and the big catch-all keyword, “radicalization.”
As the MnIndy points out, some Minnesota Christians are incensed over the Department of Homeland Security’s controversial analysis called “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment.” Tom Pritchard posted on the Minnesota Family Council blog about it, and it got a lengthy treatment from Dan McGrath at Minnesota Majority.
Most recently, word leaked that the Maryland National Guard had issued detailed warnings and intelligence about the recent tea party demonstrations, which revealed that military units are tracking anti-tax protest events (the Maryland doc indicates that the Pentagon’s new Northcom command authority evaluates demonstrations for “Force Protection” concerns). A now-infamous analysis issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center cited the fairly entertaining anti-Fed Internet videos “Zeitgeist” and “America: Freedom to Fascism” as two-thirds of the example media of the “Modern Militia Movement.”
Law enforcement isn’t just concerned about people demonstrating against the printing of more fiat currency. Of course, prior to the RNC, law enforcement anxiety around here was directed more towards the anti-authoritarian left than the anti-authoritarian right — the leading example being the local Joint Terrorism Task Force’s efforts to recruit spies for vegan potlucks. Now, perhaps even meat-eaters have reason for concern.
[What does the definition of "extremism" mean, anyway? Regardless of one's political orientation, for the nuts and bolts of this stuff, don't miss Tom Burghardt's site, Anti-Fascist Calling, which featured the official law enforcement analysis lexicon of many loaded terms, now available as a PDF.]
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Under the Obama corporate regime, even the U.S. Constitution is a “sign” of dissent, rebellion and possible terrorist connections.
Hell, the Boy Scouts of America are probably on their list.
Patriot Reply:
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
when is the next Dallas End the Fed Protest?
DomesticTerrorist Reply:
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
This Saturday Noon til 2
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
who cares!
Xia Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
You gotta know the truth and speak up to free America!
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 pm
the next dallas end the fed rally is this saturday, april 25th, from noon until 2 pm.
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:11 am
It’s challenging the establishment. That makes it extremist.
So long as you sit down, take your fluoride and vote for 1 of 2 parties each year, you are a regular person. Anything else is extremism.
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
I will be filming Byron Dale at this event when he speaks. Catch my youtube channel /user/thebyrondalechannel. I should have it uploaded by Sunday.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
The faster they end the fed, the faster they will set up global currency.
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Where is the Fed for the Westcoast/NorthWest? are their any protests scheduled?
April 25th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Does anyone know if AJ will be at the Dallas protest again?
April 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I am a proud supporter of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence, and I am a USA Citizen. Any attempt to take away my rights as defined in any of these documents shall be considered an act of war against me and my family. Any questions?
There is some very strange behavior brewing in the confides of certain lawyers, courts, and in other various government agencies and certain secret cliques between governments and corporations. Some of them have mindsets like those in China, or in the Mafia, or in other totalitarian regimes. I have seen it first hand, and it is hard to believe even when witnessing such repulsive behavior, but it does occur, in a manner like it is expected and other times in a very convoluted sleazy manner.
History has shown time and time again of betrayal, corruption, and broken promises. Keep asking hard questions no matter what they offer you and no matter what they threaten you with. Keep asking hard questions like it was breathing and your life depended on it.
April 27th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Seek the truth, no matter the price. We as United States citizens have the right of these truths which are being taken away slowly. I agree with you EM, it is sad to see as I speak to people about what is currently happening in our country.. People are turning a blind eye to it all. Most that even deny me, and say “If we dont know our rights are broken, then. WHO CARES?” I for one believe this is a sad state of affairs, and it saddens me to no end. Our own citizens willing to give up their freedom for blind obedience. God help us all.
I for one will not give up these rights which my brothers have fought and died for. Speak the truth brothers, and push forward.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
We need to band together and not let our rights get taken away. The problem is there is so much greed in our country that no one will help another person. It is all about me. All our government tries to do tax us out of our homes and take away our rights slowly but surely. I think it is totally unfair that when someone goes nuts and shoots people with ILLEGAL guns that they want to make more gun control laws. The guns were ILLEGAL. Why punish me the law abiding citizen. They do not try and take our cars away when somene get drunk and kills a family or when someone goes crazy and drives into a crowd or building, so why do they have to take MY guns. On top of that they tax us and outprice us out of our homes. The middle class needs to stand up for what our founding fathers created for us and try and get that back. Laws are ok but not when they are taking away the rights for which this country was found. I am all for getting it back peacefully but if we cannot reach an agreement bring on the revolution.