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Terror Attack in Canada: A Question of When, Not If
The Moderate Separatist ^ | March 12, 2011 | Leigh Patrick Sullivan

Posted on 03/12/2011 10:36:20 AM PST by Leigh Patrick Sullivan

If there were to be a strike, wouldn't it make sense that it happen when the targets least expect?

That would seem logical. Also logical would be to assume that al Qaeda has continued to evolve and use 'outside the box' thinking. They know that while all of the changes in security policies and procedures implemented since 9/11 haven't been perfect (TSA), it has become increasingly difficult to execute a large-scale attack.

With the price of oil certain to rise and the global economic situation as volatile as ever, one could expect our energy infrastructure to be a prime target. That kind of blow to the economy could be devastating.

So, how could terrorists launch an attack that would inflict damage on the American economy without having to worry about heightened U.S. security? Hello, Canada.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: canada; oilsands; quebec; terrorism

1 posted on 03/12/2011 10:36:25 AM PST by Leigh Patrick Sullivan
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To: Leigh Patrick Sullivan

A dirty bomb in Southern Ontario would blow radiation all across NY State.


2 posted on 03/12/2011 10:44:16 AM PST by PGR88 (I'm so open-minded my brains fell out)
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To: Revolting cat!

Aboot when, eh?


3 posted on 03/12/2011 10:50:37 AM PST by a fool in paradise (The biggest waste of brainpower is to want to change something that's not changeable. -Albert Brooks)
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To: Leigh Patrick Sullivan
Looks like all the Canadians should be vigilant of Hosers, eh.


4 posted on 03/12/2011 11:08:42 AM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: Leigh Patrick Sullivan
Canada a hotbed for terrorists (2005 article)

Though many view Canada as an unassuming neutral nation that has skirted terrorist attacks, it has suffered its share of aggression, and intelligence officials believe at least 50 terror groups now have some presence here.

Canada and National Security: Is Toronto a Terrorist Haven?

Canada's spy chief believes Toronto could be a haven for terrorists trying to build weapons of mass destruction, CTV has learned.

5 posted on 03/12/2011 1:29:22 PM PST by MamaDearest
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