Posted on 04/07/2003 8:31:59 AM PDT by ex-Texan
Full Scenario: Terrorists Seek Entry to the U.S. via Mexico Just As NewsPundit First Predicted
This morning Bill Gertz reported in the Washington Times that terrorists seek entry to the US through Mexico. Readers of NewsPundit know I predicted this back on March 6th. (See my report below).
I quote briefly from the Gertz report:
* * * A group of al Qaeda terrorists is attempting to infiltrate the United States from Mexico to conduct attacks in the country, The Washington Times has learned.
At least 14 al Qaeda members are said to be in Mexico, said officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The al Qaeda members are working with Mexican organized crime groups, such as drug-trafficking organizations, in an attempt to enter the United States covertly, the officials said. No other details about the al Qaeda plan or its targets in the United States were disclosed. * * *
An excerpt from my earlier NewsPundit report:
Personally, I have seen reports on the Internet alleging that at least 500 -- and perhaps even more -- Iraqis are operating as covert spies or sleeper agents in the U.S. Most certainly, these alleged covert operatives are operating with deep cover identities. Many are certainly here illegally, have access to vast sums of cash, and carry false identification papers. There are even some reports saying that foreigners are entering the country illegally through Mexico or Canada. Some are rumored to speak a little Spanish, at least passably.
I believe it is long past time to close our borders and get very serious about people who may be covert operatives using stolen or false identities.
Here is one scenario that may be unfolding:
Covert Iraqi operatives and al Qaeda terrorists are certainly active here in the U.S. I believe that they have been entering the country from both Mexico and Canada. Some may have simply strolled through our airports using false identification papers. Who can tell the difference between an Iraqi and a Saudi or a visitor from any other Middle East country?
Not only do they carry false identity papers -- -- they may have access to multiple identities. They certainly have access to plenty of money. If they do not enter the country with identity papers, they can easily purchase them on the flourishing "black market" here in the U.S.
Some may have been carefully prepared for their missions. Some may have spent hours learning Spanish. Both Cuba and Venezuela reportedly have set up secret schools to train operatives in the Spanish language and local customs in Mexico, Central and South America. By adopting a simple disguise -- going clean shaven with a simple "buzz cut and a moustache -- "Hamid Youseff" from Yemen may be transformed into "Jose Rodriguez Morales" from Mexico or Peru or any other country south of the border.
INS or FBI agents stopping "Jose" will be dealing with a severe language barrier at the outset.
"Jose" may say repeatedly, "No hablo uh ... English.. Apesadumbrado lesion del trabajo y no entiendo ..." (i.e. "I do not speak English ... Sorry I had a work injury and do not understand").
This raises several very problematic issues for law enforcement. They are obvious but not insurmountable in my humble opinion.
I repeat my warning posted on March 6th:
I believe it is long past time to close our borders and get very serious about people who may be covert operatives using stolen or false identities.
(Excerpt) Read more at newspundit.net ...
Give me a break.
There have been many articles posted about complaints from ranchers who are battling illegals. It is getting nasty and sometimes violent along the border.
That's easy to solve... put snipers on the border along with signs in several languages saying "If you cross here, you will die." After a few people cross and get taken out, maybe they'll learn and either stay home or cross through the official checkpoints. Extreme? Yes. Is anything else working? No.
And remove those damned desert water/aid stations that only help encourage the illegals to cross.
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