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Brussels on highest alert as Belgian officials warn of ‘serious and imminent’ threat
WaPo ^ | 11-21-2015 | William Booth, Anthony Faiola and Emily Badger

Posted on 11/21/2015 7:54:31 AM PST by NRx

BRUSSELS — The government abruptly shut down the city’s subway system, canceled sporting events and warned residents to avoid crowded places as Belgium placed the capital on maximum alert early Saturday, citing a “serious and imminent” threat of attack.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said Saturday morning that officials had identified shopping centers, public transportation and major events as targets of a possible attack, involving multiple assailants at multiple locations, similar to the deadly assault that struck Paris on Nov. 13.

Searches of homes overnight by police in the immigrant quarter of Molenbeek and other neighborhoods in Brussels uncovered explosives and weapons, the prime minister said. Belgian security officials said it appeared that suspects were planning simultaneous attacks and that this was the reason for raising the threat to its highest level. The U.S. Embassy in Brussels also issued a security alert warning U.S. citizens here “to shelter in place and remain at home.” Late Friday, an additional Belgian citizen was charged as an accomplice in connection with the Paris attacks and participation in a terrorist organization. Authorities declined to release his name.

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1 posted on 11/21/2015 7:54:31 AM PST by NRx
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To: NRx

Looks like it’s going to get worse before it gets better.


2 posted on 11/21/2015 7:56:04 AM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: NRx

Oh, those fun-loving moozlims.


3 posted on 11/21/2015 7:57:50 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: P.O.E.

Here is a quote from a Russian official regarding the effectiveness of their bombing campaign in Syria over the last few days... “According to our data, due to heavy losses and the inability to bury all of the eliminated terrorists in accordance with Islamic tradition, the commanders decided to dump the bodies of ordinary militants in sewage pits.”


4 posted on 11/21/2015 7:58:55 AM PST by theoldmarine (Saved by grace through Faith)
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To: NRx

And for any DoD folks, EUCOM has instituted travel restrictions to Belgium for the next 72 hours. This in addition to the travel restrictions already in place to France.


5 posted on 11/21/2015 8:00:01 AM PST by 22202NOVA (Tonight we are French.)
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To: NRx

.....sadly, these Euro folks are getting what they so dumbly asked for! When you turn your country over to wild eyed Liberal/Socialist/Pacifist politicians who let a jillion muslim terrorists in the country the result doesn’t surprise those of us with an IQ above room temp.

There will be blood flowing in the streets of Europe a foot deep, AGAIN, before this is over and since muslims are not “really” human and therefore un-trainable, incorrigible and worthless there is only one way to cure the situation and that is ship them back to their country of origin by force.


6 posted on 11/21/2015 8:07:21 AM PST by Cen-Tejas (it's the debt bomb stupid)
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To: NRx

Not very much scares me but I’ll be doing all of my CHRISTMAS shopping online this year. I know the politicians like to say we need to show the Muzzies that we arent afraid of them but being the subject of a makeshift memorial doesnt do much for me.


7 posted on 11/21/2015 8:08:47 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (#blackfridaysmatter)
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To: 22202NOVA

My Grandparents came over from Belgium in the 20s....went back in the 60s and said they’d never go back.

They said: “They’re all commies now!”


8 posted on 11/21/2015 8:09:42 AM PST by traderrob6
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Doing my shopping online and/or going to small local retailers not located in malls or strip stores.

I do worry about packages being delivered during the holidays.


9 posted on 11/21/2015 8:13:55 AM PST by EBH ( I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.)
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To: hal ogen

Maybe some of that Belgium chocolate would sweeten those bad guys up.? No, I’m not serious.


10 posted on 11/21/2015 8:16:17 AM PST by Conservative4Ever (ENOUGH!! Man the pitch forks and torches...let the revolution begin!!!)
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To: theoldmarine
"According to our data, due to heavy losses and the inability to bury all of the eliminated terrorists in accordance with Islamic tradition, the commanders decided to dump the bodies of ordinary militants in sewage pits."

Now that's leading from the front.

11 posted on 11/21/2015 8:19:26 AM PST by Vince Ferrer
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To: FlingWingFlyer

That reminds me I need to update my will: In case I am killed by a muslim, don’t just leave candles and flowers lying around, avenge my death!


12 posted on 11/21/2015 8:23:06 AM PST by Vince Ferrer
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To: theoldmarine

As long as the sewage pits face Mecca.


13 posted on 11/21/2015 8:24:09 AM PST by windcliff
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To: theoldmarine

Hey, it’s a start.


14 posted on 11/21/2015 8:25:47 AM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: Conservative4Ever
When they cleanse B4 they pray ....require them to use the Manneken Piss statue

[No. I'm not kidding ;)]

15 posted on 11/21/2015 8:27:23 AM PST by Daffynition (*Gun control is a tool to make innocents pay the price for the guilty* W.LaPierre)
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To: NRx
They still cannot cross the threshold that ensures their survival.

They must expel all of Middle Eastern origin and burn all the mosques.

16 posted on 11/21/2015 8:36:16 AM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18 - Be The Leaderless Resistance)
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To: NRx

And the citizens have no way to protect themselves. It’s time we all start obeying the law and start carrying every where we go. If we don’t have a CCL at least keep a gun in your vehicle. If it’s legal in your state. In Texas I will have a long rifle with me at all times while in my truck.


17 posted on 11/21/2015 8:37:07 AM PST by VerySadAmerican
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To: lonevoice

Additional details from a story that broke last night concerning a likely terrorist attack in Brussels.


18 posted on 11/21/2015 8:57:06 AM PST by Pride in the USA
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To: NRx

Belgium bought this on itself by opening its doors to muslims who came in but rejected the country’s western values.

Still no mass protests by european moderate muslims against IS...


19 posted on 11/21/2015 9:07:52 AM PST by RginTN
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To: RginTN

We’re doing exactly the same thing.....


20 posted on 11/21/2015 9:08:51 AM PST by caww
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