Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Eight

CNN ^ | 5-17-04 | Various

[JustPiper]

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I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat"

LINK TO THREAD SEVEN

BREAKING NEWS

Iraqi governing council leader among those killed by Baghdad car bomb, Iraqi officials say. Details soon.

Breaking News Alert BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) U.S. military colonel says four Iraqis killed, two U.S. soldiers injured, in car bomb at entrance to coalition headquarters in Baghdad.

[WestCoastGal]

A lot of unusual computer problems lately. 911 systems, airports, FAA etc. Our technology just may be what brings us down.

This part of the alert news report caught my eye this morning.

"While the government has worried for years that al Qaeda may try to get its hands on chemical, biological or radiological weapons — CBS News has learned that it is a recent bomb plot in Saudi Arabia that has them truly worried. The plot illuminated a new tactic to attack large fortified public-like buildings. Terrorists planned to use two truck bombs — one to blow up outside defenses — a second to drive through the opening — and take down the building."

I also heard on last nights local news that all 3 of our hospitals are having a bio/terror drill today!!

Also on Los Angeles news last night they reported a large quantity of pesticide type chemical stolen in Ventura Co. I can't find an article about it.....still searching.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Zarqawi in Iraq?

Could be dis-info. We know he was....but is he still?

Scary thought!

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that You are Sovereign. There is nothing that man can do or say or think that You do not know. Kingdoms rise and fall according to Your will ... authorities are placed over man according to Your will. We are most blessed that You have determined the authority of George W. Bush as our President during these dangerous times. He has revealed his heart to us ... that he seeks Your counsel; that he loves our beloved country; that he loves without equivocation our precious sons and daughters who serve in the military; that he loves without equivocation the American people. Thank You for Your goodness to us.

We covet his safety, O Lord, for many are those who would sweep him from the scene. He seeks what is best for us, while others seek what is best for self. We are continually amazed at so stark a contrast ... evil would overtake and overpower good with alluring words and false promises. Give us ears to hear and eyes to see, that we not be deceived. Give us strength of commitment to match that of our President and his administration ... give us voices of purpose and reason that will be heard above the din of deception ... grant success of mission, for it means life and liberty to millions.

The nations are being shaken by words of impending attack ... may all those involved in intelligence gathering and assessment be graced with the greatest wisdom. Let nothing slip through that would bring harm, but may the information received be useful in exposing every plan ... in stopping every attack ... in bringing the enemy to his knees. Bring the media to our side, Merciful Father, for often it seems to be the enemy within. Stop the mouths of our own officials who speak words that seem to give aid and comfort to the enemy. Their positions of power are a granted privilege from the people, and not a right. May we be emboldened to further hold them to account, even as we must give an account to You for every idle word.

Continue to look with mercy upon our beloved United States, for greatly You have favored us in liberties founded in You, but greatly we have incurred Your displeasure by disobedience. Forgive us, Lord, personally and nationally ... revive us in our prayer that we return to being a Godly nation. May we be circumspect in our efforts to protect our citizens and our treasures ... stir us to vigilance. Cause the enemy to stumble ... reveal any plan against us that it may be thwarted. Unite us in our efforts to defend our homeland ... to defend freedom-loving peoples in other nations, for we cannot afford to underestimate the power or presence of evil. Grace us with wisdom, O God, that we might hope that our efforts will ensure that generations to come will love, as we, this one nation, under God.

May Your Shield of protection and victory surround each precious one serving in the military. Uphold them and sustain them ... let them know without a doubt the gratitude of their countrymen, and may they, in turn, show their gratitude to those of other countries serving with them. This is a changed generation, Lord ... ones who have seen the true face of evil. Bring them safely home, and then inspire them to continue their efforts in the common defense of our homeland, now as citizens who know that our national life is at stake. May it be thus, Gracious God, in the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Flipyaforreal]

Amen, amen, amen, amen. Excellent. Thank you.

[WestCoastGal]

I can't find any other follow up stories to the Space Command article. Here is another cyber terror article.

The USA at risk of cyberterrorism
Date: May 20, 2004
Source: The Dartmouth Online
By: Tim Spellman


Cyberterrorism expert Andy Cutts of Dartmouth's Institute for Security Technology Studies addressed the Dickey Center's War and Peace discussion panel Friday, briefing the group on Operation Livewire, a recent nationwide cyberterror simulation that tested America's preparedness in the event of a major cyber attack.

Cutts spoke specifically about the possibility of a sustained, campaign-level attack on the United States' computing networks, such as banking, law enforcement, energy and emergency response networks, by an unknown adversary. Because of the anonymous nature of cyberterrorism, he said, such an attack could come from virtually any source, including an enemy state or a small terrorist group.

"There have been examples of cyber attacks that have gone on for years, and the National Security Agency still does not know who is perpetrating them," Cutts said. "There are hundreds of thousands of computers in this country that are compromised."

When asked if there was any idea of who was controlling these computers, Cutts said there was not.


http://www.crime-research.org/news/20.05.2004/287

[Domestic Church]

"Several sleeper cells are also known to have infiltrated the United States in ship’s containers in 2003 and early this year"

Why was this allowed to occur? It's not like they didn't know this was problematic! How did homeland security not prevent this? Every container has to be examined just as every suitcase entering the country or the whole defense is a farce.

Until the feds assign the manpower and moola to this and override any interference by the unions we are sunk.

[oceanview]

I cannot see these "special events" being targets themselves - too much security.

Lots of police activity at the Verrazano Bridge this morning, they are ramping up the checkpoints again.

[oceanview]

realistically, its impossible to do that. look at how many tons of illegal drugs get into the country every day.

[WestCoastGal]

"Bring them safely home, and then inspire them to continue their efforts in the common defense of our homeland, now as citizens who know that our national life is at stake. May it be thus, Gracious God, in the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen" ...

Amen


Thank you Pegita once again for the most beautiful prayer, your words continue to comfort us in this time of cocnern for everyone's safety.

[all4one]

Great post Revel. I will be watching for additional articles from Mr. Slagle. He has given factual info. on the illegals; it is what I have thought was happening for the past few years.

I like the monetary cost info. that he has included in his article; while it is sickening it gives me the info. that I need. Our weekly church newspaper is forever wailing about the plight of illegals. Their need for housing, licenses, medical care, education, etc. I plan to write a nice informative rebuttal article. The illegals are being helped by many well meaning church groups across the country. I live in the Northeast, so I can't imagine how bad it must be in the border states.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Beautiful, Pegita

I wish I had your gift of grace and the words to express it as well.

[Domestic Church]

Would the dems have a faction crazy enough to front as al quada and do this?!

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

Thanks

[all4one]

I posted an article about two months ago about the investor group that owns/owned the World Trade Centers, had just bought the Sears tower in Chicago. My gut feeling at time was that they were looking to relocate corporate interests to the mid-west from the east coast, maybe because of continued threats to NY.

[Domestic Church]

It can be done but it will slow down and bog down distribution to the point of affecting the economy so I guess the feds figure a WMD hit might not have as bad an economic punch as this and when it happens, at that point they would start checking all containers and regulating all transit. They must have cost analysis ongoing 24/7 with a certain point (martial law?) demarcated as time to shift gears.

[Domestic Church]

"The illegals are being helped by many well meaning church groups across the country. I live in the Northeast, so I can't imagine how bad it must be in the border states."

Yep, and it was Antonio Gramsci's idea to infiltrate and utilize institutions of religion and education to further socialism in a capitolist nation.

Al Quada and the wahabist movement is a handy tool and will be quietly supported by those elements within our nation that are already undermined.

[freeperfromnj]

Lots of police activity at the Verrazano Bridge this morning, they are ramping up the checkpoints again.

Yes they are. I heard the traffic at the bridges and tunnels was pretty back up this morning.

[oceanview]

all container ships are "sniffed" via a helicopter mounted radiation detectors out at sea - recall that one ship last year that a NEST team was sent out to.

[Domestic Church]

That's only for radiation that isn't sealed by a lead lining and that doesn't stop other people and items being brought in...not to mention the possibility of off shore missles.

[thecabal]

As a point of clarification, I don't personally have a problem with the tactic, but I believe it could be seriously misconstrued to be the wrong thing. I know you have good intentions, but after the crap that came out about how FR supposedly "contributed" to the death of Nick Berg because someone here put him on an enemies list, I am a little wary. I want to make sure we can keep posting here, I don't want to give JimRob a reason to yank this thread.

You can take what I said any way that you want and accuse me of being on the other side, but I am concerned about our welfare. Look at my tagline.