How Obama can find right wingers

Or, are you now or have you ever been a member of the Republican Party?

Washington Times: “The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in ‘rightwing extremist activity,’ saying the economic recession, the election of America’s first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias.”

It does fit the president’s stereotype of rural Pennsylvanians as xenophobic, religious people who own guns.

Glenn Reynolds quoted Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: “The Constitution Is A Subversive Manifesto Per DHS.”

Michelle Malkin confirmed the report.

The timing is interesting. Malkin noted: “Better make a few last-minute signs for the Tea Party. Obama’s DHS is watching.”

To help the Obama administration identify right-wing extremists, I offer some indicators. Not everyone who has these indicators is a conservative; indeed, many liberals and moderates may also share some of these indicators.

But the more indicators a person has, the more likely that person is a member of the VRWC.

1. Pays his or her taxes on time and in full.

2. Meets his or her mortgage payment each month on time and in full.

3. Displays the flag.

4. Respects the U.S. military.

5. Stands up when the “Star Spangled Banner” is played.

6. Considered John McCain to be a moderate.

7. Never had tofu.

8. Thinks the Constitution protects the people, and not the government.

9. Thinks the Constitution protects Americans, not foreigners who attack our soldiers.

10. Thinks gun ownership is guaranteed by the Constitution.

I trust as a loyal American I have helped the government.

Oh yeah, put that down as Indicator No. 11.