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

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[oceanperch]

Well is dusk on the West coast. Most everyone is safe and getting ready for Monday, so we can be thankful it was an uneventful day for evil doers.

Be interesting to see if Santa skips the Muslim nations as the weatherman reports his progress Christman Eve. (yes I am being silly)

[Peach]

Thanks for that link, JP. It's going to happen someday. Godspeed.

[Itzlzha]

Yes, Tritium does have a shelf life of about 3 years I believe...but that is only in a Nuke that uses neutron enrichment to increase the yield...usually on the big boys only.

A suitcase Nuke "PROBABLY" would not use a second stage enrichment source...I say probably because I do not know the extent of the Russian designs.

[Rushmore Rocks]

I agree. In a battle of wits.... Mr. Eno came unarmed.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Thanks for both! Glad to be here (again!)

[riri]

re: your 825. That thought did cross my mind also, re: Saddam and the anthrax.

[relee]

From the CBS radio news at 8 PM

US officials tell CBS news the new warning was triggered by a persistent drumbeat of threatning chatter picked up in communications intercepts over the last several weeks. Analysts were ordered to rescrub the raw intelligence data over the weekend and something in that detailed review raised the alarm.

Sounds like specific information to me.

[Peach]

You are more than welcome. I like your screen name. Wish I'd been more creative when I signed up, but I was eating a Georgia peach at the time...

[oceanview]

I really don't think they release alot of information to the local people on these calls from Ridge. The leaks would be huge, can you imagine if they told them that intel indicated that a nuke was in NYC. They would starting bailing their families and friends out, word would spread like wildfire. Bloomberg himself would be on his private jet to his house in Bermuda so fast it would make your head spin.

[hummingbird]

Thanks, Peach!

I love the little fellas, too...so pretty. I've been compared to hummingbirds because I tend toward eating constant small meals all day and darting about so much! Wish I could put feeders out, too, but the "Condo Sweet Condo" Association has banned bird feeders of any kind because they draw mice. Bummer...think I'll go dart into the kitchen and have a snack!

[Peach]

No Santa - only virgins. LOL

[Miss Marple]

I agree about Bloomberg and Kelly. They were serious and measured in their speech.

I don't think this is something to be mocked or ignored.

[oceanperch]

Hasn't this Flu season been a terror in itself.

Note to freepers do not choose a surgery date during the high flu season, having both sucks.

[eno_]

Yesterday a friend from an old money and VERY well-connected (some of them actually go to those Bilderberg meetings where The Fate of Humanity is decided by a cabal of Masons, Zionists, and space aliens) family moved a meeting we had scheduled for NYC to Vermont. He's not easily spooked - he spend a couple years commuting to Israel on a consulting gig - but he really wanted to minimize his exposure to NYC.

[jimbo123]

Quayle seems to be an end of the worlder, but the stuff sounds credible.


http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/

Updated: 21 December 2003 18:14:17 -0700

Current News & Updates

DHS THREAT LEVEL: ORANGE
Specific Threat Information

21 December 2003-- A somber Tom Ridge, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the increase of the color coded alert to "Orange" today, stating: "The strategic [intelligence] indicators, including al Qaeda's continued desire to carry out attacks against our homeland, are perhaps greater now than at any point since September 11th. Information indicates that extremists abroad are anticipating near-term attacks that they believe will rival, or exceed, the attacks in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania."

The Northeast Intelligence Network has been actively investigating raw data from a number of various sources, including human intelligence from government officials obtained by Mr. Steven Quayle as well as a variety of information obtained by network analysts around the clock since the middle of last week. Specific intelligence obtained by this network determined the following:

1. There are four or five "teams" of terrorists, consisting of four or five members per group who already have, or about to acquire the same number of air cargo planes for use as missiles against US targets as they did with passenger aircraft on 9/11. Although it was reported by DHS that the aircraft are believed to be originating outside of the US, our information suggests that some or perhaps all are already within the continental United States, although their locations have not been confirmed.

2. Some or all of the terrorist groups are believed to possess some form of weapons of mass destruction, exacerbating the impact (or perhaps releasing the cargo in flight and prior to impact, depending on the nature of the WMD).

3. The targets include government facilities in Washington, possible strategic military sites in the US, nuclear power plants, and other sites that would create the greatest devastation and loss of life.

4. In conjunction or in addition to the above, evidence indicates the possession of a nuclear device, devices, material or materials already inside the continental US.

5. Also in conjunction with the events described above, other operatives appear to be in place to hijack or otherwise use tanker and cargo trucks as "Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices" (VBIEDs) as we reported on 22 November 2003 and 9 December 2003.

6. Time Frame: the anticipated window of greatest exposure appears to be from the present through 2 February 2004, although based on the dramatic increase of communications and the content of the same, events appear to be planned for the Christmas and New Year holiday season. (It is important to note that the timing of a planned attack is "dynamic" and based on operational opportunities.

[oceanperch]

Thanks I will mosey over later for a late night read. I love kick back Sundays....

[relee]

Hasn't this Flu season been a terror in itself.

Definitely terrible this year

CDC: Flu Is An Epidemic

The nationwide sweep of influenza has now been classified by federal health officials as an epidemic in the wake of 42 youngsters' deaths and 36 states reporting widespread flu.

[JustPiper]

The only 2008 candidate is Condi ;)

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for the many blessings You have bestowed upon this country. We thank You that this country is founded upon You, and that You have charged us to oversee the freedom that You have granted unto us. Even now, O God, there are those who stand guard over our land and our skies and our seas, that we might come and go in peace and safety. Yet, Father God, there are those who roam about like a roaring lion, seeking to shed innocent blood. I pray that by the Power of the Holy Spirit, You would reveal any plan of destruction, and that You would thwart it ... I pray that You would reveal any persons who are intent upon harm ... and that You would render them powerless. We covet a spirit of wisdom and discernment, that we, too, might be watchmen, for our beloved country, and for each other.

O God, keep us mindful of the grave task ahead. Our precious sons and daughters and brothers and sisters have been called upon to sacrifice life and limb, that we might be free. We can do no less for them, and for each other. May our prayers be a barrier that prevents harm ... may our prayers be a Shield of Protection that extends worldwide, O God of the Universe, for we desire the blessings of this country upon all peoples ... may our supplications give renewed hope when our hearts are turned to the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, that through Him, we seek peace on earth, good will to all men. Lead us to that place, Creator God, in the Name of the Lord Jesus I pray, Amen ...

[hummingbird]

Amen.