this isn't religion, faith, patriotism. this is psychosis

Think about it. If a right wing militia (and they certaily do exist) is in the ready to step up, the best way to hide the story is in plain sight: Paint Obama as the one ready to boot up, and all the vast asleep middle-road will look up momentarily, yawn, and say "they're all moonbats" the same way they yawned and shook their heads and said "Bush bashers."

From Salon, Meet Sarah Palin's radical right-wing pals
Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin's political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. "Her door was open," says Chryson -- and still is.

By Max Blumenthal and David Neiwert

Editor's note: Research support provided by the Nation Institute Investigative Fund. For Salon's complete coverage of Sarah Palin, click here.

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