[HOMLND SEC MEMO HIGHEST THRT LVL] SPECIAL ALERT: INTERCESSORS 4 AMERICA ON WATCH IN WASHINGTON

ifapray.org ^ | 27 NOV 2003 | Francis Frangipane; Paul Sperry Wash B Chief

[Quix]

SPECIAL ALERT: INTERCESSORS FOR AMERICA ON WATCH IN WASHINGTON Francis Frangipane Nov 27, 2003

Tuesday, November 25, 2003 (5764)

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Homeland Security Issues Highest Terror Threat Level Prevailing Prayer A Necessity At This Critical Time Al Qaeda Warns Of "Biggest Operation In The United States"

HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES HIGHEST TERROR THREAT LEVEL TO U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY PERSONNEL -

(Associated Press; WorldNetDaily.com, by Paul Sperry, Washington Bureau Chief, 11/24/03)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced to the public that the nation's current terror threat level stands at yellow, or elevated, indicating there is only a significant risk of terrorist attacks. But, behind the scenes, it has directed federal and state law enforcement, as well as security personnel to initiate protective measures under its highest threat level - red - a condition when there is an imminent risk of terrorist attacks.

Marked "For Official Use Only," a five-page memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was distributed Friday to federal departments and agencies, as well as state security managers and first responders. The Homeland Security memo warns that al-Qaeda might launch attacks "near the end of Ramadan (Nov. 24-27)," which happens to coincide this year with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Also, the State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for Americans traveling abroad, urging they "maintain a high level of vigilance" for possible terrorist attacks.

The memo advised federal agencies to initiate emergency counter terrorism measures to prevent possible al-Qaeda car bombings planned during the last days of the Muslim holiday Ramadan. Citing al-Qaeda's "increasingly sophisticated" car-bombing tactics, it recommends security guards tow all vehicles parked illegally in and around government facilities, if their owners cannot be identified, and inspect the undercarriage and other areas of vehicles entering sensitive areas, among other high-threat protective measures.

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I WILL SAY OF THE LORD, "HE IS MY REFUGE AND MY FORTESS, MY GOD, IN WHOM I TRUST." SURELY HE WILL SAVE YOU FROM THE FOWLERS SNARE AND FROM THE DEADLY PESTILENCE. - Psalm 91:2,3

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Although the department memo states: "We have no tactical information identifying timing, targets, tactics or locations for these operations," it goes on to say that "recent information" and attacks reflect "al-Qaeda's desire to repeat a mass casualty attack and/or strike major political and symbolic and economic targets" in America.

Al-Qaeda could also target "liquid natural gas, chemical or petrochemical sites near major population centers using multiple vehicle-born improvised explosive devices similar to those recently seen in the attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Istanbul, Turkey," warns the internal department advisory titled, "Continued al-Qaeda Threats Abroad and in the Homeland."

The Department memo notes there has been at least one major terrorist attack resulting in substantial casualties each week over the past several weeks, and that the attacks have coincided with Ramadan. "These terrorist bombings, coupled with public proclamations regarding al-Qaeda's intentions to target Western interests, heighten our concern that a threat against the U.S. homeland and U.S. interests abroad continues," the document states.

PREVAILING PRAYER A NECESSITY AT THIS CRITICAL TIME - Ask the Lord to act in HIs own displeasure toward those who would strike terror into the earth. (Ezekiel 32:22-25; Psalm 7:11-16) Pray that He would root out and bring terrorists to justice. Pray that the Lord would show mercy, expose and thwart terrorist schemes, grant wisdom, discernment and protection to all in authority working to prevent terrorist attacks.

Let us continue to pray for the exposure and apprehension of Saddam Hussein, his Ba'ath loyalist leaders and al Qaeda terrorist leaders and fighters. Intercede for the protection of ambassador Bremer and his staff.

Pray for the protection of all Christians, and of all citizens, Coalition forces and humanitarian aid workers in Baghdad and Iraq - there is a network of 4,000 indigenous Iraqi UN-related food relief workers.

Let us affirm the finished work of Christ over all officials and all demonic forces and that "no weapon formed against the purposes of God will prosper." (Rev 1:5; Col 1:12-18, 2:15; Is 54:17). Ask the Lord to reveal and implement His "whole armor," grant wisdom, and show how free Iraqis and Coalition leaders and forces are to cooperate and to "stand" together. (Eph 6:13)

Let us petition the Lord of Hosts to deploy the angelic forces necessary to "clear the spiritual air," execute the "judgments" the Lord has decreed, protect human life, bring peace and order, constitutional good government, and the redemption and reconstruction He is intending for the Iraqi people(s). (Ps 2:6-12; 91:11-12; 1 Tim 2:2-5)

AL QAEDA WARNS OF "BIGGEST OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES"; U.S. MUSLIMS URGED TO "TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SHORT TIME LEFT" TO ESCAPE HARM'S WAY - Al Qaeda marked Eid al Fitr, the festival closing the Muslim festival of Ramadan, with a dramatic warning. According to DEBKAfile, (www.debka.com), an international terrorism and intelligence website, a message published over al Qaeda's electronic channels and websites declared that the countdown has begun for the biggest operation ever carried out in the U.S. "The big blow will fall very shortly. It will consist of a series of surprise attacks that will cut America off from communication with its armies in Muslim countries." The reference is clearly to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The largest number, around 115,000 soldiers, is present in Iraq. Muslims living in the! U.S. are urged by the Al Qaeda warning to "take advantage of the short time left" to escape the country and harm's way.

Some of the messages say that a new Osama bin Laden videotape will soon be out. It will also carry statements by al Qaeda members who executed the last suicide attacks in Saudi Arabia and adherents who died in clashes with Saudi security. They will be shown describing how they were prepared for action. Bin Laden will intersperse these cuts with comments explaining the selection of Saudi targets. Some of the new messages are signed by Abu Assam al Yamani, who also threatens to murder Abdul Rahman Rashid, editor of the Saudi London-based paper Sharq al Awsat. Al Yamani says the al Qaeda passed sentence of death against the editor because he not only met President George W. Bush in the British capital last week but also interviewed him and appeared with the president in a joint photo.

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[Quix]

I thought another name for

GRAVEY TRAIN

was

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

unless you are in

California pre Arnold.

[Normal4me]

Yeah, I wasn't trying to imply that that was the auger in question, only that they make them that large. We have construction firms around here running 4-6 diameter augers for concrete pier footings. Again, I am not an expert but maybe these have a second use as a radiation detection tool or whatever they were claiming....:-)(not likely huh?)

[Palladin]

Kidnappings to be next? From Debka:

New Al Qaeda Kidnap Guide to Force Release of Detainees in US, Saudi, Yemeni Hands

DEBKAfile Exclusive Report

November 25, 2003, 11:47 PM (GMT+02:00)


Bin Laden sets sights on new objective.


Just 24 hours after its countdown threat to the United States (reported below) , al Qaeda has compiled a detailed kidnappers manual for snatching American troops, diplomats and civilian personnel working with US forces – or any Americans at all - in Muslim countries.

The manual, a copy of which has reached DEBKAfile’s counter terror sources, lists dos and don’ts for the Islamic kidnap team. They are told how to organize for a mission, trail their quarry and cover up their tracks cunningly enough to buy time and lose themselves before the abduction is discovered and the “enemy” sets out in pursuit.

Young soldiers, they are told, can hold out for several days without food or water until the previously prepared hideout is reached.

Hiding places must be selected in sparsely-populated regions. The kidnappers or their commanders must know the locals well enough to be sure they can be trusted “not to go running to the authorities to sell the whereabouts of the secret prison."

[Fred Mertz]

So, tell me; do you really believe the helicopter is most likely an asset of the Nuclear Emergency Search Team (NEST) and the line is carrying an array of "directional flux probes" designed to search for the "signature" of a radiological device. ?

[Fred Mertz]

Thanks for posting something more credible to this thread.

[mikegi]

Hmmm, huge power plant, high voltage. Wouldn't be one of these, would it?

[Arkinsaw]

Hmmm, huge power plant, high voltage. Wouldn't be one of these, would it?

Nope, the blades were definitely corkscrew auger-like.

[Arkinsaw]

Yeah, I wasn't trying to imply that that was the auger in question, only that they make them that large.

Indeed, this one was not anywhere near that large, but same shape.

[WackyKat]

Let us affirm the finished work of Christ over all officials and all demonic forces and that "no weapon formed against the purposes of God will prosper." (Rev 1:5; Col 1:12-18, 2:15; Is 54:17). Ask the Lord to reveal and implement His "whole armor," grant wisdom, and show how free Iraqis and Coalition leaders and forces are to cooperate and to "stand" together. (Eph 6:13) Let us petition the Lord of Hosts to deploy the angelic forces necessary to "clear the spiritual air," execute the "judgments" the Lord has decreed, protect human life, bring peace and order, constitutional good government, and the redemption and reconstruction He is intending for the Iraqi people(s). (Ps 2:6-12; 91:11-12; 1 Tim 2:2-5)

Sure, that sounds like "news" to me.

There are thousands of Christian websites that I am sure would be happy to discuss Minister Frangipane's fascinating e-mail.

Why do you have to post it on a political forum when your purpose is clearly religious?

[Quix]

People can decry Debka all they want.

In this case, a lot of highly reliable, reputable sources are saying very similar things.

Besides that, Debka has more hits than people give them credit for.

And in today's complex world rife with floods of disinformation and great complexities at best . . . no one's going to get it anywhere near 100% right even most of the time.

[Quix]

Good pt.

[visualops]

You gotta be crazy, you gotta have a real need
You gotta sleep on your toes, and when you're on the street
You gotta be able to pick out the easy meat with your eyes closed
And then moving in silently, down wind and out of sight
You gotta strike when the moment is right without thinking.

And after a while, you can work on points for style
Like the club tie, and the firm handshake
A certain look in the eye, and an easy smile
You have to be trusted by the people that you lie to
So that when they turn their backs on you
You'll get the chance to put the knife in.

[sissyjane]

This report is dated Nov. 25 . We've already seen it. I'm getting to the "enough already" point.

[Quix]

Your charity, at times, can have an

AWESOME PAUCITY

about it.

[LikeLight]

Check out an MD-500E. That looks like the bird to me.

[Fred Mertz]

AWESOME PAUCITY

Is that something like GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE?

[Quix]

So interesting that you claim to view so accurately the purposes and intentions of my heart and mind.

And you want me to consider

THAT

credible?

HO HO HO. HEE HEE HEE. GEEE HAW!

1) Citizens deserve to have at hand all remotely reasonable alerts to make up their own minds about.

2) Especially Freepers.

3) Many FREEPERS are great prayer warriors very given to and capable of impacting events in historic ways.

4) Posts such as this with multiple purposes normally do not boggle most FREEPER'S minds. They are usually well able to wrap their minds around such minimal complexities. Some are even quite gifted at ignoring whatever parts are not their cup of tea.

5) I have noticed that some folks with certain kinds of rigid, strong, harsh burrs in their saddles or corn cobs in dark places can get rather hostile to a rather irrational degree. I hope you aren't planning to join such ranks.

6) Is your scroll button or page down button really THAT broken?

[Palladin]

Well, I worry about kidnappings of Americans abroad a lot, because my daughter is married to a missionary. They and three of their children live in a country that is 95% Muslim.

This is an instance where I hope Debka is totally wrong, but...kidnapping works for the Filipino Muslims as a terror tool. Why not in Iraq?

[RaceBannon]

There is NO WAY that little MD-500 carried that big screw!

[Quix]

I understand the feeling and share it to some degree.

But giving in to it would suit Al-Qaeda more than our own interests.

ETERNAL VIGILANCE

is more than an idle phrase, to me.

And tedious, burdensome, incredulity etc. in some measures go with the territory.

I think it's called modern life. And it will get worse.