Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles - Daily Terror Threat

Debka ^ | 11-3-2003 | Staff

[angkor]

FYI, that photo - is it linked to the BLC web site? - comes with a cookie, which I just told my firewall to block.

Action: Blocked
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[Calpernia]

Statement By U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge

December 21 - Today, The United States Government raised the national threat level from an Elevated to High risk of terrorist attack - or from Code Yellow to Code Orange. We know from experience that the increased security that is implemented when we raise the threat level, along with increased vigilance, can help disrupt or deter terrorist attacks.

The U.S. Intelligence Community has received a substantial increase in the volume of threat related intelligence reports. These credible sources suggest the possibility of attacks against the homeland around the holiday season and beyond.

In addition to knowing that homeland security professionals at all levels are working to keep our communities safe, we ask individual Americans to do a few additional things during this time of heightened alert. I have said it before - and I am saying it again - homeland security begins at home. Never has that been more true. Your awareness and vigilance can help tremendously, so please use your common sense and report suspicious packages, vehicles, or activities to local law enforcement.

Finally - no matter your faith or culture - now is the time of year for important celebrations. So, I encourage you to continue with your holiday plans. Gather with your family and friends and enjoy the spirit of this season. There is no doubt that we have a lot to be thankful for - not the least of which the opportunity to live in the greatest country in the world. It is a country that will not be bent by terror. It is a country that will not be broken by fear. But instead, we are a country blessed with a population marked by goodwill and great resolve. We will show the terrorists both this holiday season - goodwill toward our fellow men, readiness and resolve to protect our families and our freedom.

[riri]

See now, I would be inclined to think that thing on the lower left is just a thermos.

[jimbo123]

http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/7545137.htm

The new worry about terrorists using a hijacked plane is linked to interrogations of al-Qaida suspects recently arrested in connection with bombings in Turkey, other government officials said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. One or more of the suspects is said to have told interrogators that al-Qaida continues to train pilots outside the United States. The disclosure increased fear among homeland security analysts that a plane could be hijacked from a low-security foreign airport and flown against a U.S. target.

[Calpernia]

That is not a bad Cookie.

"138.88.205.58.291621072056555787"

This report keeps track of "user sessions," showing the paths taken through a website by its visitors. It also provides an estimate of how many unique visitors the site has had and how long they've stayed.

In other words, it is a website counter for the webmaster.

[Miss Marple]

I just realized what this thread is about and am bookmarking it. Thanks to all of you for this information.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Miss Marple, so glad you found this thread..so many have contributed so very much research and information. Espcially Cindy, Calpernia, Layout Guru, JustPiper and many others.

The best, up to the minute, information is found here!

[FairOpinion]

"Tom Ridge's announcement this afternoon wasn't too much of a surprise due to what we've all seen here on this thread. Those of us who have followed the thread are probably the only folks NOT surprised. "

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You are absolutely right. A lot of people ignore or make fun of the bits and pieces of the information, but obviously those of us who were taking them seriously have been the more realistic ones, because the US government is taking them seriously. Some major attacks are indeed planned.

[FairOpinion]

"LIBYA provided intelligence on hundreds of al-Qaeda and other Islamic militants, as well as renouncing attempts to develop weapons of mass destruction, in a bid to end its pariah nation status, a British newspaper reported Sunday."


http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8230949%255E28097,00.html

This may have been one of the sources of info of the new attacks, which caused the elevation of the threat level to high.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Add FairOpinion to my list. He/she has done a great job with research and "fair opinions".

[FairOpinion]

There were also several warnings about cargo planes being potentially hijacked, security is much less, than for passenger planes.

[JustPiper]

Dunno angkor, Layout posted it

[FairOpinion]

"Add FairOpinion to my list. He/she has done a great job with research and "fair opinions"."

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Thank you! :)

BTW, the info in this thread, and the info that was at Debka, Northeast Network and Steven Quayle site for some time, is just hitting the main media:

From the San Diego Tribune:

Security tightened in California following terror threat warning
Dec. 21, 5:09 pm

"Some of the intercepted communications and other intelligence mentioned New York, Washington and unspecified cities on the West Coast, according to a senior law enforcement, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The California Highway Patrol stepped up security on the Golden Gate Bridge and other spans, including a mandatory checkpoint for trucks. Officers also were paying extra attention to the state's oil refineries, nuclear power plants and power grids, according to Sgt. Wayne Ziese, a CHP spokesman.

At the U.S-Mexico border, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection said it would be conducting more thorough inspections of the 55,000 vehicles that cross from Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego each day. Agents were paying close attention to pedestrians, documents and merchandise, and carefully examining trunks and cargo spaces.

Intelligence indicated al-Qaeda was seeking again to use planes as weapons and exploit suspected weakness in U.S. aviation security.

Airports across California, already crowded with the traditional holiday travel rush, began Sunday to ratchet up security measures. "

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/terror/20031221-1709-ca-terrorthreat-calif.html

[JustPiper]

And we know Ridge needs to be fired

[JustPiper]

Ingenious to use a thermos for attack

[JustPiper]

Bump, I know it's kept us going for nearly two months ;)

[JustPiper]

A thank you bump!

[JustPiper]

You are absolutely right. A lot of people ignore or make fun of the bits and pieces of the information, but obviously those of us who were taking them seriously have been the more realistic ones, because the US government is taking them seriously. Some major attacks are indeed planned.

At what price we are being validated Fair? Don't forget we are the fringe lunatics ;)

[JustPiper]

Would you like to be added to the Terror list?

Anyone who wishes to be added/removed just let me know, I'm more than glad to ;)

[JustPiper]

There were also several warnings about cargo planes being potentially hijacked, security is much less, than for passenger planes.

I was more worried about my MIL landing yesterday in Birmingham than her leaving out of O'Hare also. I don't think they will go to busy airports again.