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November 10, 2008 at 09:16:13
Promoted to Headline (H3) on 11/10/08: by Rob Kall Page 1 of 1 page(s) |
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There have already been security-lapses in protection of Obama. An intentional security lapse is probably the most likely means that will be used in any assassination effort. 
There's a lot of talk and fear that President-Elect Obama will be assassinated. It's rare that a conversation about Obama comes up without someone mentioning the worry that he will be assassinated by a crazy right winger, a racist, or a hired killer, because of his positions on issues and the actions he'll take which affect big corporations.
I even heard of one elderly black woman who refused to vote for him, she was so afraid he'd be killed.
The fear for Obama's life is justified, especially after the toxic hate Sarah Palin stirred up at her campaign rallies. I fear what we saw there, the calls to "kill him" were just the tip of the iceberg. The idea that a black man is president must be eating at the craws of bigots and racists who already felt inadequate.
The most likely way an assassin will get to Obama will be if there is a lapse in security.
Call me a tinfoil hat wearer, but the easiest way to get through security is to set things up so security softens or disappears.
During the campaign, for example, there was a major security lapse where x-ray screening for weapons was totally stopped and thousands were allowed to enter a rally without even a "cursory examination." That incident should be investigate. The perpetrator of the order should be charged with endangering the candidate and prosecuted, not just fired. It should be done in a highly public way to put the "fear of god" into any other government employees, security people or potential hackers or fraudulent callers who might consider setting up a compromised security situation.
Americablog reported a second, similar security breach.
All security personnel, at every level, should be indoctrinated so they know that any orders to stand down will be highly suspect, even from the most respected and trusted sources. National policies should be put in place that make it clear that doing anything to diminish presidential security, even in the face of orders, is a crime, and that dis-obeying orders which put the president at greater risk is encouraged.
There are too many powerful forces, organizations and people with access to the myriad security resources within government to trust this to business as usual. There are so many questions about why security lapsed on 911 that have never been answered. We can't allow something horrible to happen because a mole uses the system to allow security to lapse, even for an instant-- for Obama or his family.
Anything less than a major effort, both back channel, in secrecy, and publicly, to secure double and triple safety factors and to make it clear that any failings will be dug up and severely punished, will be a major security failure. And part of the process of protecting against intentional security lapses should be an investigation into and hearings on past security lapses, with calls for whistleblowers to come forward, particularly ones who were mistreated or ignored by past administrations.
There's a reason the idea of assassination comes up so often in conversations. Bush had insurance-- Cheney. Obama chose a viable replacement-- a white man. I don't think it's necessary to say more.
Update: my poll; Assassination Conversation Poll, has one of the highest responses of polls done on the site so far. People who did NOT vote for Kerry or Gore or who watch Fox as their primary TV news source are much less likely to have been in a conversation on assassination.
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We shall overcome this too
I for one cannot imagine taking on a job that might end in your death because of your skin color. The uproar this time won't be the inter cities rather the gated communities and the Hummer driven crowd. President elect Obama's death would place a target on rush,shane ,bill o and the rest of the nut cases. This is not something I threaten rather an observation based on the past assassinations like JFK the people will not recede this time. The window will close on 1-20-09 when a loud public outcry will demand the first nut to utter this idea is locked up for at least four years w/o parole. by tjb (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 255 comments [9 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:48:55 AM  (0+)
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History
Both Kennedy's were victims of security lapses. Recent vidio of the JFK motorcade clearly shows Secret Service people leaving the Kennedy car and moving to the car just behind...only seconds before the killing shots. And of course, we all are aware of the inability of the rifle to fire three aimed shots that quickly, one of which was a magic bullet. Recent photos posted on the internet also show three CIA operatives in the room where RFK was shot. Odd, as the CIA has no brief to operate in the US. Lets not start about the Twin Towers. At the end of the day, I feel strongly there is a shadow government that moves our country in muderous, monsterous ways. Their home office is likely Langly, VA. by Roger (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 465 comments [22 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:56:24 AM (0+)
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Do we really need to start talking about this already?
Sheezuz...I realize that our nation has not moved very much further than the past just yet with all the hate and fear mongering during the campaign but, Do we really need to start debating assination attempts on Obama? I hope not. by dougontrack (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 10 comments) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 10:03:53 AM (0+)
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Don't worry about your precious Obama
The only way Obama will be assassinated is if he goes against the puppet-masters he works for. And so far he's proving himself to be a prefect tool for their purposes. After all he has you fooled. by Mr M (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 66 diaries, 2845 comments [654 recommended, 27 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 10:46:24 AM (0+)
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Reply: M....
...you really do need to retake your picture...you need more lighting from below in a darkened room. It would suit you. Everyone has their conversion on the road to Damascus. Obama will have his. Then we will see how good a judge of character you are. by Richard Volaar (39 articles, 0 quicklinks, 151 diaries, 478 comments [63 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:40:22 AM (0+)
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Reply: The Kennedy connection, and recent disinformation
There can well be a correlation to Obama and JFK. Recently there has surfaced a deathbed "confession" from E. Howard Hunt that claims the JFK assassination was done directly at the behest of LBJ, and carried out by only TWO rogue CIA men, who hired Corsican assassins. Hunt of course says he was not "involved", only knew about it. Well, Hunt was a professional liar his entire career... Dying should be no reason for the likes of him to change his stripes. I am saying that his old bosses gave him one more job... Disinformation. What does that have to do with Obama and JFK? Just this: If JFK was killed for bucking his "masters" who got him into power in the first place, the same could happen to Obama too. This must weigh heavily on him if he has a conscience. Who knows another man's heart? All we can go by are their actions. Soo.. Let's wait, watch, and look for the following: Signs that Obama is "bucking his masters" > He creates a really diverse and knowledgeable panel to study ways of implementing Universal not-for-profit Healthcare. This is a big one, and if he appears to move towards it and mentions it often, you can bet he is off the reservation. > He talks about punishing oil and energy corps for using illegal monopoly "trust" price-fixing tactics in controlling the price of energy. This last year the price of gasoline fluctuated over $2.00 ... Yet the actual SUPPLY and DEMAND changed less than .5% .. Which should have translated to about a 30 cent change. Threatening to open this can of worms is a sure sign he is "cruisin for a bruisin" and not "controlled" ;) > He pushes Congress to prosecute the crimes of Bush and Cheney once they leave office. This is another sure sign he is "his own man". > He speaks out against the current Federal Reserve perpetual debt system we are saddled with; and pushes for real regulation and controls on the banking industry / Wall St. ... But watch out for red herrings here, they could pull a fake out that is meaningless. A serious effort to reform the banking industry, or to change/eliminated he Fed is proof he is "for real" . > The FDA is completely overhauled, as well as the N.I.H. grant system... To make life not so easy on pharm corps... And better for the rest of us. If Obama seriously takes on the pharms, we can believe he is a truth teller. Another way to tell how the wind is blowing is how the mainstream media treats him. As long as the love-fest lasts, and everything he says is accurately reported on, you can assume he is not off the reservation. While the current level of strict control and suppressions in MSM are not going to last forever (..it will lesson starting now), you best believe it isn't going away altogether, just retreating to show a much lower profile. Soooo..... If he does none of the above (..or possibly others some of you may add that i missed)? Well, i'll let you all decide what that means then ;) In that case, he can likely expect a healthy 8 years in office. by Steve Windisch (jibbguy) (17 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 360 comments [54 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 2:19:12 PM (0+)
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Reply: Precisely....and this is why...
...Obama needs to get control of the MSM. Reinstall the Fairness Doctrine, toss out corporate control of the information flow to the People. by Richard Volaar (39 articles, 0 quicklinks, 151 diaries, 478 comments [63 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 2:55:27 PM (0+)
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Reply: Good Done By Evil Means Is Still Evil
When you control speech you limit dissent. Who decides the extent and what is necessary. Government Does Nothing Well. To Assume Benevolence Is Foolish. The control lies in Monopoly. The focus in this arena should be on Decentralization. If argument and premise are valid they will be adopted by others. Debate Is The Distillation Of Reality. by Brad Evans (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 221 comments [11 recommended, 2 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 5:07:47 PM (0+)
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Reply: government does nothing well?
Statements like that are what make libertarians the most laughable ideological group. Of course, with no successful libertarian government, ever, in history, it doesn't help. Like Thom Hartmann says-- libertarians are anti-tax and anti-government people who want to smoke dope and get laid. I also call the parasitic leeches. They also do not tend to get much done, just talk. by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:20:39 AM (0+)
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Reply: Assassination by Lapse In Security
OMG, I can't beleive what I'm reading, 12 months ago I made such a prediction, that 'IF' Obama were to get into the Whitehouse, it would only be a matter of time, before someone took him out. And folks that was before the Pallin affair, so it's no good laying it at her feet. Mr M, I concur with your findings, however must also concur with the folowing reply, that Obama could have a conversion, though in all likelyhood, very unlikely. We have witnessed many such people in the past, being parachuted into positions of power by their masters and then eventually allowing the power from such lofty positions to go to their heads, then thinking they can do whatever they wish, even if it's AGAINST their masters wishes. Saddam comes to mind as the most recent. Should Obam go down that road, I'd say his survival probabilities would be extremely low. by Eddy Schmid (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 234 comments [17 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 2:19:48 AM (0+)
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So, when are charges against Palin and McCain...
...going to be flied for their role in stirring up the racist lynch mob mentality that the US has been plagued with since the very origins of this country? The recent article from the UK, citing the Secret Service's conclusion that Palin's attacks increased death threats, in my opinion, let's McCain off the hook, by saying that she later stopped this when McCain told her to tone it down. When did he ever publicly denounce those attacks? Never. The closest he came was when it finally got too close to him on live TV, when an older white lady started calling him a 'Muslim'. McCain took the mic away and said 'No, he's not a Muslim, he's a family man'--with the overt implications that Muslims don't have family values? Despicable! For a compilation of videos exposing these appeals to the white racist lynch mob, see here. by Hans Bennett (25 articles, 117 quicklinks, 141 diaries, 246 comments [35 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 12:28:39 PM (0+)
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see www.change.gov
Rob, you have touched a nerve. Maybe you should be writing about this to www.change.gov,....Please see the Peace Intention Experiment, and take heed. You would appreciate this effort. Your fan, Eli by Elizabeth Johnston (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 24 comments) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 12:43:06 PM (0+)
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The popemobile for Barack?
Are we this far gone? Americans vs. americans? Is that what's in store? Boy, it is insidious how the fear has been sprinkled about. I don't say it is not real. Quite the opposite. It is very real. A patriot. It looks like the definition has been hijacked. peace by mikel paul (14 articles, 1 quicklinks, 11 diaries, 570 comments [13 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 1:59:04 PM (0+)
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Reply: Americans against Americans
In 2003, Bill Moyers observed that we were in a war, that it had already been declared and the other side was winning. Things got worse from there. Now, finally we've won a battle. The war is still on. THere are some, like Mr. M., Richard, etc., who maybe see the war differently. I imagine the native American indians saw the war between the colonists and British differently. Something like that? by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:25:54 AM (0+)
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Fear, Hope, Action.
It is only natural to be fearful that the hope that Obama represents to our nation might be snatched away by some nut or an agent of some dark force. We can't do much to prevent a breach of security as indiduals far removed from the president-elect. However, there are things we can do. As writers and thnkers we can work to defuse the motivations of those who would seek to prevent the change that Obama represents. Consider the futility of trying to stop powerful ideas by nutralizing the spokesperson. The ideas that Obama represents are bigger than him, and if they are embraced by a solid majority, there will be no purpose served in targeting one spokesperson since others would promptly take up the banner. If you want to protect Obama, continue to advance the ideals and dreams he has come to represent. ... and stop worrying about things over which you have no control. by Richmond Shreve (30 articles, 70 quicklinks, 17 diaries, 156 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:34:29 PM (0+)
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Important topic
I posted the following on Rob's poll on this topic: "In the case of Obama, an assassination would be part of an elaborate storyboard. Obama gets rubbed out by an irate white supremacist. The country is beset by violent riots in major cities. The new troops that have just been assigned to the United States for riot control are called in, and they are as brutal as they can be. Martial law is declared (actually, the end of all law). "What brought this scenario to mind? Well, someone told me the story about a soldier who had been reassigned from Iraq to the United States, and he was told, according to the tale, that he would be stationed near Washington, because there were going to be riots there. "....This is an extremely important topic, and the more we talk about it, the more it has a chance of not coming true, because we can out their storyboard before it becomes reality." by Peter Duveen (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 15 diaries, 197 comments [30 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:41:31 PM (0+)
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Who's not going to get paid?
For at least 8 years, friends of the Bush Regime have been able to profit hand over fist. Obama actually getting into the White House would mean an end to the gravy train and possible prosecutions of the officially guilty. A “solution” probably already has been found. It can be declared the transition “is too risky at this time” or there might be some sort of black bag operation. [This post] shows in simple form how Bush big government works on a smaller, understandable scale. by Steven G. Erickson (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 57 diaries, 218 comments [3 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:40:42 PM (0+)
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Possible Assassination Attempt Scenario's
Rob, you hit the nail right on the head. I pray for Obama's safety, but I fear that some "white supremist" group or nut job gets a hold of a Stinger(s) and tries to shoot down Air Force One or the Presidential Helicopter. A bomb or car bomb is also possible. There are too many bombs, missles, guns, bomb making materials, nut jobs, and white supremist groups out there, let alone right wing corporations and their operatives with the money, means and expertise to carry out a hit. by Trainer12 (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 73 comments [9 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:21:24 PM (0+)
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If Obama takes on the major rackets...
If Obama takes on the major rackets, his secret service protection will fade away. Oil, media, money, and pentagon are all major rackets who would kill him, probably using a patsy. by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1760 comments [39 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 6:50:21 PM (0+)
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God's Hit Squad?
I'm hearing some chatter from my aquaintances on the "religious right" to the effect that they "won't be surprised if someone assassinates Obama." They seem embarrassed that he was even elected, and seem to be covering that embarrassment (as well as their own anger and hatred?) with predictions of Divine Intervention, which surely will show us all that god will not be mocked. What's more interesting to me, however, is that I am repeatedly hearing such predictions from the children of these good christians, just as I used to hear that W is god's man in the White House. Has Pat Robertson covertly added Obama to his hit list? (on god's behalf, of course!) While not an Obamamaniac myself, I certainly hope tht Mr. Obama has solid support deep within the institutions set up to protect him. A "Christian fanatic" would make a perfect patsy for the the right wing crowd which has regularly shot down any opportunity that the Enlightenment might shine some light into what's left of the American Republic. by g.z. (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 9 comments) on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:31:48 AM (0+)
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