Sensationalized "assassination plot"

October 28, 2008
I find this "assassination plot" to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. And the way it has been sensationalized goes beyond irresponsible. "Two Neo-Nazi Skinheads Plan To Assassinate Obama Disrupted By ATF". How many other whack jobs (besides Gov Palin) are going to be copycats so they can be mentioned on CNN? These two idiots were as likely to get near Obama as I am and I live in Chicago. It was overblown to draw attention from the effigy of Gov Palin being lynched and John McCain being burned alive. Period. I could not find a single article on MSNBC about it.

These two country boys who reportedly met online month ago, one of whom didn't graduate high school and lives in a poor, rural area of Tennessee plotting to kill Obama? Absolute madness. The meth heads in Denver had proximity if nothing else. These supposed assassins said they were planning to kill exactly 88 people - and beheading exactly 14 more - then go on a killing spree which would culminate in a drive by assassination of obama all the while wearing white tuxes and tophats. What kind of moonshine are they drinking down there? The Secret Service I mean. Is there more to this? How much investigating went into the "kill him" comment by DAVID SINGLETON? Has he been brought up on charges of failing to report a threat on a "major presidential candidate"? Making a false claim? Anything? It's not worth checking.

"They were stockpiling weapons." ATF seized a rifle, a sawed-off shotgun and three handguns. How many did they already own as kids living in rural America? How were they planning on beheading people? Swiss army knives? The were so intent on causing mayhem that they shot at a church when no one was in it. I didn't see anywhere why they were caught - just that they were arrested.

Here's "The Official Water Carrier of Barack Obama" Ben Smith's version. Even for him it's laughable.

The Palin effigy was crude, but it's breathtaking to compare that with indictments in a mass murder and assassination plot...The ATF's filings in that case are now online, and describe the skinheads as quite scary and dangerous, but much closer to their mass murder plans than to the presidential candidate.

Mass murder plans thwarted by a dog and a major candidate for VP's effigy continues to hang from a tree with her hands behind her back as an "art" exhibit protected by free speech. ATF filing: (emphasis added)

The Criminal Complaint charges Cowart and Schlesselman with the illegal possession of a sawed off shotgun, conspiracy to rob a federal firearms licensee, and making threats against a major candidate for the office of president.

According to the complaint, approximately one month ago, Cowart and Schlesselman met via the internet through a mutual friend and both claim to have very strong beliefs regarding “White Power” and “Skinhead” philosophy. Cowart and Schlesselman began discussing going on a “killing spree.” The complaint further alleges that Cowart and Schlesselman discussed robbing a gun shop (federal firearms licensee) in order to gather weapons and ammunition. The complaint notes the defendants were in possession of a sawed off shotgun.

On Oct. 20, 2008, Cowart allegedly traveled from Tennessee to Arkansas to pick up Schlesselman in order to carry out their plan. The complaint states that at this time, the defendants further discussed their killing spree to include targeting a predominately African American school and to continue their spree until their final act of violence, which would be to attempt to assassinate Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.

“The U.S. Secret Service takes all threats against presidential candidates seriously and is actively investigating the allegations,” said Richard Harlow, Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service-Memphis Field Office. “The Secret Service does not comment on this type of investigation.”

The complaint further notes that the defendants stated that they would be willing to die during this attempt. According to the complaint, after soliciting a friend to drive their car between 11 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2008, and 2 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2008, the defendants made plans to rob a house, but were diverted when they arrived and observed a dog and two cars at the location. Cowart and Schlesselman then dropped Stafford back off at her residence and then went to a local retail store and allegedly purchased nylon rope and two ski masks.

The defendants were arrested on Oct. 22, 2008, by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office. “Once we arrested the defendants and suspected they had violated federal law, we immediately contacted federal authorities,” said Sheriff Troy Klyce of Crockett County. “The Sheriff’s Department is committed to keeping Crockett County a safe place for all of our citizens.”

I do not want to make light of any of this. But as Smith says 'breathtaking to compare that with indictments in a mass murder and assassination plot & quite scary and dangerous"? So much so they spontaneously decide to rob a house and got scared away by a dog. But Politico readers will take him at his word - much the same they ran with the unsubstantiated "Kill him" and Gov Palin's "faked pregnancy". They can make fifty posts a day over there but they can't use their toes to count.

According to the UK Times. The article's sensational title: "Two Neo-Nazi Skinheads Plan To Assassinate Obama Disrupted By ATF". The weapons seized were stolen from family members. "On the exterior of Cowart's car were racially motivated words and symbols, including, on its hood, a swastika and the numbers "14" and "88"." How exactly were they going to make quick getaways and get anywhere near obama with that type of car with or without the white tuxes? Ok. I'm done with this.

Obama response to "assassination plot"

October 28, 2008
Obama's response to alleged plot. From AFP. AP pix Chester, PA.
"I think what's been striking about this campaign is the degree to which these kind of hate groups have been marginalized. That's not who America is. That's not what our future is," Democrat Obama told Pennsylvania television station KDKA late Monday.

"What I've found is that people here, they don't care what color you are. What they're trying to figure out is who can deliver," he said.

Asked if he was concerned about his safety, Obama said no.

"I've got the best folks in the world -- the Secret Service," he said.

African Press' take on Obama

Here's a few stories from the African Press -- the same organization that claims to have an inflammatory and incriminatory phone conversation with Mrs Obama. That's a whole nother story. Here's their title:

"OBAMA was to be assassinated today - 8 days to the US Presidential elections"

Look at API's earlier stories at the end of the page on the danger that faces Obama! We have stated earlier that he is putting his life in danger. We have also warned of the bloodshed in America if the Americans fail to use their vote wisely!

A related article: "The American people should prepare for bloodshed between the 5th of November 2008 and 20th of January 2009. "Do not say you were not warned."

Bloodshed can only be stopped by the Americans themselves by execising (sic) their voting right wisely. Personally, I do not have any agenda or intention to bring forth confusion only days to the election, but the truth must be told to the Americans and the world.

America, the only powerful nation in the world right now, will be brought to its knees between the 5th of November 2008 and January 20th 2009 if the American people do not vote wisely on the 4th of November.

He then likens the change in Kenya to change here in the US. And he makes a good point about identity politics and Obama's message of CHANGE! as in what does it mean. It means the only slogan he could run on. What else did he have? 130 days in the US senate and 130 *presents* in the Illinois senate..

People were killed. Neighbours murdered neighbours in the name of change. So Americans should be prepared for that which may come in the name of change.

But the question they should ask is, yes we want change, but, change from what to what? People should know where they are heading to and should not be blinded and misled to fight for change they do not know where it is leading them to.

I fear for the American people now and feel for them and pray for them because of what is about to happen if they misuse their voting rights. I have been able to listen to their concerns and I can say America is being held hostage by fear at this moment and time. The vote they cast on the 4th of November will determine the future for their children, both white and non-white. We have seen children in schools in America taking guns and killing their own friends. Now come elections, and the heated political situation that has divided the country into two. It is like fighting for a popularity contest, where the contestants are determined to win, whatever it may cost. And this time it will not cost money, but many lives because the song of change has brought fear right into every American home.

If they have learnt something then they should save their country from racial divide that will see neighbours start to shoot one another, because we know almost every American home has a gun, so they will not be throwing any stones at one another.

A black man or woman, for example, will be considered mad if he decides not to support Obama just for the simple fact that he is black and has Kenyan roots. The roots where he gets the charisma that enables him to feel he will save the Americans from world hate by inviting leaders of hostile countries to dine in the White House.

Here, an interesting take on Obama's willingness to sit down with rogue leaders.

To save America from world hate according to the masses who sing "change" in chorus, will be for Obama to befriend Ahmadinejad of Iran, Chavez of Venezuela and our Kim in the North. Not that I have any problem with these men - No. In one way, I have admiration for their style of leadership. The only thing I am saying is that the American people must be made to understand what kind of change they will get and at what cost? (Bloodshed?). Americans are in for a big surprise because they will have the three men as frequent visitors to the White House in the name of Change and dialogue.

Do not say you were not told. The world will be watching when you fall into a crisis where you are shooting yourselves indiscriminately because you will have been blinded by the word - change.

I agree. Whomever becomes president it will be change. It's just the matter of what color the dollar bill will be. Did barry mint some cash to go with his presidential seal?

And then there's this article: "Obama's running mate J. Biden may take over the presidency" Analysts are now saying that if Barack Obama waves manage to put the Democrats in charge, there is no way that their lead candidate will survive until the inauguration day the 20th of January 2009. No number of security men and women will manage to protect him from assassination if he wins the presidency.

Analysts say they already see a possibility of a vacuum after the elections on 4th November...It is now a general belief that J. Biden is preparing himself for the presidency to avoid a vacuum being created...But the same observers are in agreement that if Obama is elected and assassinated before taking over office, the black people will however have achieved their aim of having a black man elected to the highest office in the only powerful nation in the world. History will have been written down even if Obama does not get the opportunity to give his first orders as the US Commander in Chief.

Kind of puts all the articles in perspective. Including the fact that they allege Mrs Obama made that call. Still it's an interesting look at what happens to sensationalized reports of skinheads planning mass murder and the eventual assassination of obama. It's absolutely irresponsible and hysterical reporting.