http://washingtonindependent.com/38628/the-american-legion-sticks-up-for-right-wing-extremism National News in Context Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://washingtonindependent.com/38628/the-american-legion-sticks-up-for-right-wing-extremism/comment-page-1#comment-36908 John Smith Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:06:27 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=38628#comment-36908 Mr. Weigel, the entire tone of the DHS guide and language was an example of a poorly written analysis. Lack of logic, over generalization, and as as the AL pointed out lack of concrete examples lead to ridiculous conclusions. The language better able to describe the threat was at the end of the assessment when the words "White Supremacist groups" were used. The authors couldn't cite examples from earlier than the 1990's which shows a very narrow, limited focus - threats to law enforcement from loner disgruntled, armed antagonists can be traced back to the day after the Constitution was drafted. <br>That document reminded me of some of the poorest Military Intelligence products I read in my 27 years of service. If DHS is going to do an assessment and give to local LE, then then should do a better job of writing. Earlier assessments by the FBI oin the same subject matter show a much more thoiughtful analysis and cite more than a Timothy McVeigh as examples. Go back and read the assessment - it is full of unsubstantiated "blanket statements" which is one of its many weaknesses. Mr. Weigel, the entire tone of the DHS guide and language was an example of a poorly written analysis. Lack of logic, over generalization, and as as the AL pointed out lack of concrete examples lead to ridiculous conclusions. The language better able to describe the threat was at the end of the assessment when the words “White Supremacist groups” were used. The authors couldn't cite examples from earlier than the 1990's which shows a very narrow, limited focus – threats to law enforcement from loner disgruntled, armed antagonists can be traced back to the day after the Constitution was drafted.
That document reminded me of some of the poorest Military Intelligence products I read in my 27 years of service. If DHS is going to do an assessment and give to local LE, then then should do a better job of writing. Earlier assessments by the FBI oin the same subject matter show a much more thoiughtful analysis and cite more than a Timothy McVeigh as examples. Go back and read the assessment – it is full of unsubstantiated “blanket statements” which is one of its many weaknesses.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/38628/the-american-legion-sticks-up-for-right-wing-extremism/comment-page-1#comment-28292 John Smith Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:06:27 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=38628#comment-28292 Mr. Weigel, the entire tone of the DHS guide and language was an example of a poorly written analysis. Lack of logic, over generalization, and as as the AL pointed out lack of concrete examples lead to ridiculous conclusions. The language better able to describe the threat was at the end of the assessment when the words "White Supremacist groups" were used. The authors couldn't cite examples from earlier than the 1990's which shows a very narrow, limited focus - threats to law enforcement from loner disgruntled, armed antagonists can be traced back to the day after the Constitution was drafted. <br>That document reminded me of some of the poorest Military Intelligence products I read in my 27 years of service. If DHS is going to do an assessment and give to local LE, then then should do a better job of writing. Earlier assessments by the FBI oin the same subject matter show a much more thoiughtful analysis and cite more than a Timothy McVeigh as examples. Go back and read the assessment - it is full of unsubstantiated "blanket statements" which is one of its many weaknesses. Mr. Weigel, the entire tone of the DHS guide and language was an example of a poorly written analysis. Lack of logic, over generalization, and as as the AL pointed out lack of concrete examples lead to ridiculous conclusions. The language better able to describe the threat was at the end of the assessment when the words “White Supremacist groups” were used. The authors couldn't cite examples from earlier than the 1990's which shows a very narrow, limited focus – threats to law enforcement from loner disgruntled, armed antagonists can be traced back to the day after the Constitution was drafted.
That document reminded me of some of the poorest Military Intelligence products I read in my 27 years of service. If DHS is going to do an assessment and give to local LE, then then should do a better job of writing. Earlier assessments by the FBI oin the same subject matter show a much more thoiughtful analysis and cite more than a Timothy McVeigh as examples. Go back and read the assessment – it is full of unsubstantiated “blanket statements” which is one of its many weaknesses.

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