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We Talked to the Special Ops Vets Who Are Monitoring Voter Intimidation at Polling Sites: ‘They’re Having a Lot of Fun’

Nov. 6, 2012 4:31pm
Special Ops Vets Monitoring for Voter Intimidation at Polling Sites

Apparent New Black Panther Party members spotted in Cleveland by a military veteran with Get Out the Vet. (Photo credit: Get Out the Vet)

Editor’s note:​ See update below

Groups of volunteer military special operations veterans are monitoring for voter intimidation at several polling sites across the country, and their leader took time today to talk to TheBlaze about it.

Retired Navy Capt. Ben Brink, president of Get Out the Vet, told TheBlaze his covert teams have spotted New Black Panther Party members in Philadelphia and in Cleveland and are recording their activities and watching for potential problems.

“We have teams in about six cities. They’re not big teams, but special forces guys don’t need to be big teams,” said Brink, whose background is in intelligence. “They’re in various places at various times, very close to them. We had one that was actually eating lunch next to a bunch of [New Black Panthers]…it’s just like these guys do in the field.”

Brink said his volunteers, who include Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and even one former Israeli Defense Forces member, are not confronting the New Black Panthers but observing their activities near polling sites.

“We hatched the idea that we might be able to reduce the amount of voter intimidation by getting some of our folks out in the field on Election Day,” he said. They’re recording suspicious activity and reporting any incidents they find to the police and to the media.

He said that despite reports, things were relatively quiet in Philadelphia where one New Black Panther Party member was spotted.

“The only thing that’s been seen is one dejected New Black Panther Party member kinda standing on the stairs,” Brink said. “Sort of reminded me of going to Berlin right as the wall was coming down, having all the dejected Soviet troops up on the memorial there walking back and forth saying I’ve lost.”

“There’s one [New Black Panther Party member] that’s been sighted, there’s a lot of rumors there. We have people on the ground, we have intelligence that they actually set up a unit to try to find us,” he continued. “And so we’re hopeful by the end of the day we’ll have some photographs of those folks but we don’t have them yet. We think we know where they are and we’re doing that.”

Brink said there was some New Black Panther Party activity in Cleveland on Monday, and that his team received reports of about seven members out on Tuesday.

“We’ve got the team there and they’re following them right now,” he said.

He said his teams will be out until the polls close or as long as they’re needed. Despite the “thousands of tweets” he’s received, his volunteers are not confronting potential election law violators, only watching them.

“That’s not our purpose,” he said. “We felt that with a few teams we can observe if there’s anything going on and we can make it visible…and by doing that we can discourage some people from doing this.”

He said military veterans are uniquely suited to protect free and fair elections.

“Every veteran at one time in their life has taken an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution,” he said. “We are not assuming the role of police or vigilante. We’re citizens that want to see a free and fair election [and] that includes things like fighting voter fraud.”

Brink added, “They’re having lot of fun. For them it’s more of a game than anything else. The point was making sure that everybody knew we would be watching. And that’s what what we’re doing, we’re watching.”

​Update:​ Brink tells TheBlaze the number of New Black Panthers in Cleveland has grown to 11. They have settled in a cafe across from the election commission and are not doing anything but appear to be waiting for something.

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  • coyote1hell
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:51pm

    Buh’rack the “Stand Down” Clown, Mr. Freakin’ Vegas, is pissed…..

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    • QuincySmith
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:37pm

      and frightened. Thank you, Capt. Brink, and your team(s): doing the job the lame stream (in the oblama tank) gave up some years ago. Thank you.

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    • BuzzardSays
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:46pm

      Barak – Flash of Lightning
      Hussein – Good Looking
      Obama – Bovine Skat

      If Obama wins I know he is exactly who I have been thinking he is. But Obama will require the help of his minions whose consciences are so seared against the forces of God’s moral decency that any act of dishonor, iniqiuty, and evil will be just another days work. Debbie Wasserman – Shultz being a good example…no lie is too… in-your face for that woman, whose name should be Jezebel.

      I tell you evil is as evil does and Obama and his minions are out to steal, or kill, and destroy.

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    • TheLeftMadeMeRight
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:53pm

      Now please let’s be nice. This man is about to experience disappointment for the first time in his life. He is about to feel un-loved, non- worshiped, beaten, dethroned, and dejected.

      And if you think that is bad, just wait until Michael finds out the USA gravy train is over! (ha ha ha…)

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 7:13pm

      A big THANK YOU to all the Special Ops guys! We cannot have the black panther thugs thinking they can get away with this crap in the US.

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    • Warriorswife
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 7:42pm

      Hey Buzzard, According to the Bible, the Antichrist arises out of the Revised Roman empire (Translation = Europe)But Dear Leader surely operates under the spirit of antichrst! in other words calling evil good and good evil and doing everything in his power to torment Cristians and Israel.

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  • OhImSoEnlightenedBlahBlahBlah
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:51pm

    Thanks guys. We love you. God Bless!

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    • Wool-Free Vision
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:17pm

      It warms my heart and moistens my eyes to know that America’s finest are doing us all the honor of securing our most fundamental rights. Their vigilance in the cause for Liberty is a credit to us all, and especially to the American Spirit, which has been suffering greatly as of late.

      We owe these patriots so much, more than we can ever repay them. I just hope they realize how much their service means to so many of us.

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    • Capitalist Mama
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:19pm

      I had a Special Forces uncle who lived in Cleveland until he recently passed away. I can imagine he’d have enjoyed himself.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:19pm

      I know, check them partriots out. You gotta love ‘em.

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      Mil-Dot  
    • SUNTZU
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:28pm

      De Oppresso Liber
      Thank you my Brothers

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      SUNTZU  
    • vamom2
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:38pm

      DITTO from Virginia!!!!!

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    • Palmer1943
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:38pm

      The only problem is, if they see intimidation or other types of political hijinks by the Panthers violating federal election laws. Nothing will happen. Eric Holders DOJ simply will not prosecute his own peeps as he has stated many times. Obama/Holder only enforce laws that they like not the ones in the constitution and other federal laws that they disagree with.

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    • iampraying4u
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:50pm

      After 5oclock you will see a lot more votes go Rep because Rep work

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      iampraying4u  
    • Wildblue3
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 6:11pm

      I’m glad they are doing this. I just hope any evidence they collect is admissible in court.

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    • fair2light
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 7:07pm

      I love this our ex servicemen out there keeping an eye on the elections. I will sleep better, a big hug of thanks

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    • peggysc57
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 7:10pm

      AMEN!! I love these guys!!

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      peggysc57  
  • two4america
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:49pm

    Wow, God bless all those Americans, true patriots, that are standing up for our great country. Americans are making a difference!

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:49pm

    Good men, thank you.

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  • Tom K
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:49pm

    U.S.Navy Seals – gather your intelligence and call the Local Sheriff’s Department and have those knuckleheads ARRESTED. Copy your video / photos and turn it in as evidence, along with hyour written complaints – THEN call the local TV stations and dare them NOT to report this voter intimidation.

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    Tom K  
  • Pork_Anvil
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:47pm

    So they’re “watching” the Black Panthers, but not “doing” anything about them? That means either the Black Panthers are not doing anything wrong, or these “ops” are just hanging around eating lunch. I don’t get it.

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    • Fatheroftwo
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:57pm

      Did you actually read the story Etchy or this that beyond your pay grade???

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      Fatheroftwo  
    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:57pm

      You ‘don’t get’ much do you genius?

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      Gonzo  
    • Watermain
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:58pm

      You ought to look out your door, moron, they may be watching what you do…you know hacking into polling sites etc. I’m not worried. I’m a VN vet and a republican. They trust me.

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      Watermain  
    • chips1
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:00pm

      After you finish Cub Scouts, then comes Boy Scouts, Webloes, Eagle Scouts, then you will be ready for Navy Seals. When you graduate, then you will get it.

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    • AMENDMENT
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:03pm

      Did you read it all? They’re gathering intel and i’m 100% sure not one of these Seals, Rangers and even the IDF guy will not stand down if they see someone getting slapped about.

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      AMENDMENT  
    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:05pm

      Why aren’t they in Boston? Or, maybe they are and I just don’t know it.

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    • Al J Zira
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:19pm

      They could be standing next to you.

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      Al J Zira  
    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:31pm

      Stick to puffing pork poles,you’re good at that.

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    • VRW Conspirator
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:37pm

      These Spec Ops guys are playing “cat and mouse” with the NBPP that are trying to hunt them down while they sit right next to them at lunch.. TOO HILARIOUS!
      It is a game to these guys..and you aren’t going to get any jack wagon NBPP yelling about “killing ******* babies” if he knows that the guy standing just out of arms reach is an ex SEAL or Ranger and could beat him to death with his own billy club within seconds…

      Proves that the Dem machine is just a bunch of baby killing cowards and when confronted by REAL MEN run scared….

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  • yiska8
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:46pm

    The cavalry has arrived!!!!! Yee-haaa!!!
    No matter what happens tonight, I want everyone to know that if you voted against Obama, whether your rich or poor, no matter what state ya’ll are from, we’ve done all we can to give our nation the anedote and a second chance. May the Lord know we tried to do what is best and right for our nation and our friend Israel. Thank you Special Forces! You got there just in time!!
    God Bless America.

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    • momrules
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:02pm

      YISKA8…………I had that same thought after voting today. I’ve voted, prayed and talked to everyone that would listen about the danger to America that Obama represents. We have all done what we could to save America and to provide an ally for Israel.

      God bless these wonderful Special Ops veterans and God bless America.

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      momrules  
    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:37pm

      I have often wondered, “where is our military?” They are supposed to be protecting us from “enemies foreign and domestic”. I thought they sold us out and turned into pro govt yes-men. I was wrong. They on are the job. They are all around us. I have noticed though, in some of the recent Marine radio commercials that they state, in masked language , that they would not ever let us down. Now, I believe them. These kind of stories give hope to a weary nation.

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:46pm

    It would be better if they were just jumping them and beating some NBP azz and then taking off before the police got there.

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  • Fatheroftwo
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:46pm

    ……”Every veteran at one time in their life has taken an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution,”……..

    If we could get more everyday Americans to believe in this oath, just think how much greater this country would be!!!!!!

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    Fatheroftwo  
    • Telcoman
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:58pm

      We took that oath and in doing so to protect our country for the rest of our lives. Most of us take that to heart, it has no end date. May God bless this country and all in it.

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      Telcoman  
  • The-Monk
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:45pm

    Way to go Vets !!!!!

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    The-Monk  
  • Tom K
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:44pm

    HEY BLAZE – There is a Darphin – Paris AD covering part of this important article ! Go Navy ! Foil those Freedom Thieves.

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    Tom K  
  • Uncurable wound
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:44pm

    I will always place the mission first.
    I will never accept defeat.
    I will never quit.
    I will never leave a fallen comrade.
    Thank you Brothers!

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    Uncurable wound  
  • Pork_Anvil
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:44pm

    Sounds like voter intimidation to me!

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    Pork_Anvil  
    • john vincent
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:50pm

      pork-
      as long as their presence prevents a fraudulent vote, who could argue??
      please do not be the only soul here to find fault with these guys

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      john vincent  
    • Fatheroftwo
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:52pm

      Times running out!!! I hope you have employment tomorrow Etchy

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      Fatheroftwo  
    • The-Monk
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:53pm

      Hey Etchy,

      You going to have a job trolling tomorrow after the election is over?

      Your 5 pm deadline is approaching….

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      The-Monk  
    • Watermain
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:01pm

      @etch, I mean Pork: I guess you could tell us about voter intimidation, right? It’s your folks who specialize in it. You’re done.

      Report this comment

      Watermain  
    • FEMALL
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:08pm

      Honey Boo Boo=== shouldn’t you be eating or snacking or munching or something?

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      FEMALL  
    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:20pm

      Pork pole puffer you sound like an obamazombie so everything you have to say is useless.

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      progressiveslayer  
    • yiska8
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:39pm

      How can any of the Black Panthers at this site be voters? Thereby intimidated? They’re all assuredly are convicted felons. Oh wait, yes,…. they may very have voted for Barry. My mistake.

      However it is long past time, that the NBP are intimidated for a change. Thank you vets!!

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  • rw_carter
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:40pm

    Got to love our special opps hero’s

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    rw_carter  
    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:47pm

      Agreed – and I would have loved to see the reactions of the NBPP members if they knew a SEAL was right next to them having lunch

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      Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:50pm

      Snow,
      I know what their reaction would be. They would look all around real quick, in a paranoid fashion, and mutter “who dat? who der?”

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      Mil-Dot  
  • dealer@678
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:39pm

    Thanks guys. With you there i know everything will be alright !!!!

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  • coyote1hell
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:38pm

    They don’t want the Lying, Cheating, Dishonest, Fruadulent, Democrats stealing this….

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  • perry1980
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:38pm

    God bless our former troops

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  • john vincent
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:37pm

    Just a little smile after reading this.
    God bless them,
    and America

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  • jimbobjim
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:36pm

    Old special ops guys vs. people who have never worked a day in their life. I know who my (heavily taxed) money is on!

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    • KarNut
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:12pm

      I will bet the NBPP would run home with their tails between their legs. Most likely the tails will be wet…
      Thanks Vets for the continued support and fight for our rights!

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      KarNut  
  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:36pm

    Get them up to Boston to stop the Chinese.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:36pm

    hallelujah… GOD’s boots on the ground!!

    LOVE IT!

    Thank you, VETS!

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  • Fubared
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:36pm

    Sweet

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    Fubared  
  • MrKnowItAll
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:35pm

    Makes me feel real Good.

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  • Hope_and_Restore
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:35pm

    I’d love to see video of them doing their watching. Are they out in the open? Are they being obvious, or being subtle?

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    • OhioRifleman
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:42pm

      These are Spec Ops guys. Chances are real high that they are not being obvious. Hell, the story said one of them was eating lunch right next to some NBPP dingbats and nobody was the wiser; that to me sounds of stealth infiltration.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:47pm

      Based on what is in the story, the teams are both overt and covert.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on November 6, 2012 at 5:57pm

      These guys are so under the radar that the panther wouldn’t know one from Adam. Could be a cop, a janitor, could be some gals in there, an electrician, a mentally challenged individual, lineman, guy in a wheel chair, sandwich wagon merchant…………..You get the picture.

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      Mil-Dot  
  • The-Monk
    Posted on November 6, 2012 at 4:33pm

    Wow Etchy…….. that was a really long lunch!

    Tick tock, tick tock…. EtchySketchy

    Your 5 pm deadline is approaching….

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    The-Monk  
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