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DISASTER TEAMS SAID READY FOR TERRORISM (Pres. Bush receiving updates at Camp David)
AP Wire ^
| Dec. 25, 2003
| AP Wire
Posted on 12/25/2003 3:42:34 PM PST by varina davis
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To: Miss Marple; All
I've been a fan of Alas Babylon for many years. One could do a lot worse then to have it in the bookshelf for reference in emergencies -- especially Floridians.
To: irish_lad
Well said, irish_lad!
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:08:32 PM PST
by
JBBooks
To: EGPWS
That's all fine and true, but you have to be a little more concerned than you were three weeks ago.
I want to extend special thanks to the Houston Chronicle, who yesterday printed a front page story on the vulnerability of the Houston Ship Channel, complete with photos of where to place explosives to do the most damage. Way to go, Chronicle.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:08:50 PM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: varina davis
Two assasination attempts on Pakistan's Musharraf (one today) and a surprise deal by him yesterday with "anti-American Islamic opposition" to give up control of Pak's army by end of 2004 (read NUKES) leaves me convinced Musharraf is very weak right now. I don't think the extremists can wait for the end of 2004, and we should execute that plan we have to secure the weapons, if they are still there.
Could this even tie in?
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:11:30 PM PST
by
Nexus
To: Dog Gone
Doesn't it amaze you? Do you ever think that they are on the terrorists' side? I do.
Well, I know the government is doing the best that they can, but sooner or later some nut case is going to be successful. There are too many and they are too fanatical, plus they don't care if they are themselves killed.
However, my family and I are continuing our daily lives and enjoying the holidays. We have done all the pro-active things we can, and there is no use in fretting over events beyond our control. Being prepared is about all one can do. (Except for being ALERT wherever we go.)
To: varina davis
How would you all like to be under these threats with Howard Dean in charge?
It seems really unlikely that he could be right now but we have conservatives jumping off the Bush ship in large groups so who knows.
It's something they should think about.
To: Miss Marple; Dog
looks like they're expecting anthrax ---
To: varina davis
Besides the contingency teams, Homeland Security officials have stepped up their vigilance in searching for evidence of a biological attack. The agency previously modified air pollution monitoring equipment in 30 cities to pick up any biological agents and provide test results in 12-to-24 hours.
Raining like crazy in Los Angeles for the past 24 hours. Bad weather for any bio, chem, or radiological attack. Merry Christmas
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To: Columbine
Howard Dean would have one of two reactions: either he would capitulate and cede authority to the UN, or he would go nutso and start a nuclear war.
No thanks, Dr. Dean. I will take my chances with the man who has a proven record of a steady hand on our national security.
To: varina davis
"The increased threat level triggered activation of the disaster teams" Sounds like the Orange alert leads to this event, so its happened before when we were at Orange.
To: flashbunny
There is no indication they are "at the ready" for a mock drill.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:16:26 PM PST
by
rwfromkansas
("Men stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up as if nothing had happened." Churchill)
To: Nexus
Yes....the attempts on him are part of this plot.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:16:50 PM PST
by
Dog
(Merry Christmas!!!)
To: The Raven
Or worse..
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:17:33 PM PST
by
Dog
(Merry Christmas!!!)
To: Dog
I agree. I also think that perhaps the REAL threat is getting the Pakistani nukes; the other threats while probably real are meant to distract attention from Pakistan.
To: maquiladora
Most of us on this thread follow these warnings and have never heard them place teams on standby.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:18:55 PM PST
by
Dog
(Merry Christmas!!!)
To: Dog
I have been meaning to ask you. Do the people you work with talk about this? Or are they in blissful ignorance about all that is happening?
To: Miss Marple
There's practically nothing any of us can do at a practical level to prevent a terrorist incident. We're probably more effective in the weeks and months prior to such an attack in reporting suspicious behavior.
If they manage to get through our country's defenses, all it will do is strengthen our resolve to take the fight to them. I have no doubt that we'll eventually prevail.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:19:37 PM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: Nexus
The 9/11 attachs were timed to the assassination of a Northern Alliance leader in Afghanistan. They have been trying to kill Musharraf several times. I suspect that was (is?) to be the signal for AQ already in the US to execute their plan.
F
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:20:51 PM PST
by
Franking
To: Dog Gone
That's all fine and true, but you have to be a little more concerned than you were three weeks ago. Well, yes, but concerned enough to change my routine in any way shape or form, less the routine change at work (MSP) no.
I am very comfortable with the conveyance of public information, and, of course, the measures that have been implemented to protect the public, and to maintain a confident market.
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posted on
12/25/2003 4:21:58 PM PST
by
EGPWS
To: Dog
I agree Dog, I haven't heard it either, at least I cannot recall reading about it. But the wording does suggest that it was triggered by the alert level. Having said that, there does seem to ba a greater sence of seriousness and focus this time. It does feel different from the other alerts.
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