I wish I'd shown up on this thread long ago. And wish I could have followed it more closely than I could today.
Looks like many old friends gathered here.
Sorry I missed the party.
That being said, I have a strong suspicion that there is a huge amount going on behind the curtain here. These guys aren't typically this nervous, and this "chatter" is extremely important diagnostically. I suspect they have far more than we know.
I can tell you from personal experience, the intel you and I can NOT be told is far more extensive than most people can believe. I KNOW how scared I was sometimes with the information I had. Those in the know can't help but be afraid for this country at times.
God bless all those who are protecting America.
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I noticed that since the media broke this story, and Ashcroft put together a quickie press conference, (he sounded a little nervous), that they had to say something.......but they aren't telling us everything.
Trying to avoid mass panic?
But the DemocRATS trying to make this into something political makes me madder then this new terror alert! They just won't quit.
I have been in & out also... did mass email the pix & Tonk's list.
if they intend to get millions in one "strike".. it must be nuclear to BIG city... NY, LA, Chic.DC...
The question was asked & no answered. IF SOMEONE COMES ACROSS ONE OF THESE DUDES, IS PREMISSION THERE TO "ELIMINATE" THEM?
Is there also a bounty for them?
I am not the individual to hunt them out.. but there are many in US who would ..
May the ones who try to protect this nation be given the wisdom, tools, strength, support and the knowledge to do so. May God be with all of those who serve and protect our citizens.
I started questioning what we know when Bush uncharacteristically allow Condee, Rummy and him testify.
I have no doubt what you say is true. The fact that Ashcroft and Mueller released photos of seven individuals is a strong indicator that this threat is more specific and serious than what has become "the norm" in the post-9/11 era. I'm sure they don't know the where and when, but they do know a lot more than they can tell us.
One extremely serious danger we face is that most of the media and even some local law enforcement agencies give the public a false sense of security. The media goes out of its way to imply that the President has a political reason for releasing this information "because his poll numbers have slipped." The media also subtly implies that this is all nonsense and the public shouldn't take such warnings seriously.
One thing I do wish the administration had considered early on is to reinstitute the Civil Defense Corps — in part to take at least some burden off local authorities, and in part to help counter media negativity by giving an outlet to civilians who want to participate in the defense of our country.
Unquestionably. Apparently, from this increased "chatter" they've learned some things they can corroborate and believe it to be a serious, credible threat.
You are right. Human nature kicks in and it is "every man for himself and his immediate family", particularly those with a higher access than the rest of us. They will not tell the rest of us for sure.