people, including some of their members. was there about skepticism of the government in general? or was it about something else? this group started specifically in 2009, not out of a generalized academic concern with federal power, but specifically in reaction to something that many americans thought would not happen -- the election of barack obama as president. rhodes did not respond by suggesting voter registration to oust obama in the next election or back ago strong republican opponent, or even by criticizing president obama, or lying about hem, all of which are perfectly legal in our democracy. he said he saw the election of this first black president as a cause for people to arm themselves and prepare for war. let me repeat -- urging his members to arm themselves and