Ridge to raise Terror Alert, news conf. 1:30 pm Eastern

Fox News-TV

[putupon]

announcement, nothing furthur

[relee]

His eyes were darting rapidly during that pause too. And that was the last question he took. Not good.

[Miss Marple]

Jim Angle says that this is the most serious threat since 9/11.

[Trust but Verify]

closing the borders, expelling the illegals,

Do you really think, with so many of our military reserve force deployed that expelling illegals, including millions upon millions of Mexicans and others who are no threat to our security and pose no terrorist threat would be a good allocation of resources? Think about what you're saying!

[John W]

Major Bob B. on FNC,given the recent successes,capturing Saddam,Khadafi "opening his kimona",its up to every terrorist to try and take the wind out of our sails.

[oceanview]

"red" would essentially mean all non essential transportation systems would be shut down. no one would fly, no one would go to work.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

I agree. As it is, they are acting symbolically and trying to dissuade any terrorism. It's showtime at Homeland Security.

[StarFan]

The target or targets could be any large city. Or even a medium sized city. Heck, who knows.

So hard to second guess but if their intent is to kill the greatest number I'd imagine only a 'large' city would make the largest impact. What's comforting (silly word?)is no mention of biological or chemical attack.

[Pubbie]

"Ridge again speaks in generalities, saying nothing of any substance whatsoever. If I had 10 salesmen like Ridge, I would be set for life. I especially like the 'every citizen has to do their part' routine."

On another thread, two people thought Ridge would make a "Perfect Candidate" for President in 2008 - lol

[lelio]

Good point by Larry Johnson on MSNBC: if the threat is at the highest level since Sept 11th then why are we not at the red level?

Also if its so high then why no specifics? What do they want me to do, stand like a sentry with my hand shielding my eyes from the glare and looking around? Come on.

[mylife]

Jim Angle says that this is the most serious threat since 9/11

I kind deduced that myself..There seems to be a huge mobilization of resources.

[NeoCaveman]

Easy bud. I hate em too but that kind of talk can get one in trouble.

[knak]

can someone tell me what ridge said? Someone showed up at my door a few minutes after the story came up.

[oceanview]

listening to Fox now, Bevalqua saying the focus on air travel would more likely be stinger missle attacks rather then hijacking.

[Lucy Lake]

Pinging you to # 266

[At _War_With_Liberals]

NJ is full of AQ operatives in Jersey City (all of Hudson Cty) and in Paterson. We have the most in the US.

And yet HS says that there are no terror cells in NJ.

[relee]

Watching Sec. Ridge's reaction to the 'red' question lead me to believe that the 'red' option was discussed, just not put in place at this time.

[Cousin Eddie]

Just what do you suggest Ridge say?

Please give specifics, not generalities.

[TomGuy]

Jim Angle says that this is the most serious threat since 9/11.

Maj. Bob said, he didn't think terrorists could mount take-overs of planes now. Instead, he would expect something like 5 stinger missiles at different locations to take out 5 airbuses at the same moment.

[WackyKat]

Major Bob B. on FNC,given the recent successes,capturing Saddam,Khadafi "opening his kimona",its up to every terrorist to try and take the wind out of our sails.

That's exactly what I've been thinking

The US has had some major victories and the momentum is on our side- the terrs `will try to get it back by some spectacular action

[netmilsmom]

Well, I'll I have to say is that I'm soooo glad that I am having Christmas at my house and that we have a covenant. I will put my trust in the Lord (and keep my eyes open for anything unusual!)