hello, world

[Deckard]

i don't think these people represent the right in america any more than joseph stalin represents the left.

They don't represent the right but these people appear to be on a definite increase, both in number and visibility/noise, and that's worrying. With undeniably mainstream political and media conduits like Sarah Palin and Fox News, I should think any decent, sane individual of either side of the political divide would be right to be concerned about the momentum and consequences of this extremism (let's be honest - if they were Muslims, we'd have no hesitation in labeling them extremists for their views).

US facing surge in rightwing extremists and militias
'Civil rights report shows 250% rise in 'patriot' groups'
(Disclaimer - liberal news source, and I've only skim-read it!)

Btw, hello Cacophony Thought about you last week funnily enough. Hope you and family are keeping well.

(EDIT: ...and thanks heavens_night - feeling your lurrrve!)