BRING IT ON, CAVE DWELLERS. WE AIN'T NO SPAIN
Posted on 07/08/2004 8:23:46 AM PDT by Thane_Banquo
Seems they have evidence that Al Qaeda is attempting to attack the political conventions in Boston and New York.
Well, in NYC maybe.
The Dems are Al Qaeda's biggest asset CONUS; why would terrorists attack them?
Why would they strike their allies in Boston?
BRING IT ON, CAVE DWELLERS. WE AIN'T NO SPAIN
They are attempting to place the US in constitutional crisis, just like Gore did in the 2000 recount.
[Michael Moore] This is all a plot by the Bush administration to keep the campaign focused on terrorism rather than its lousy economic record. [/Michael Moore]
I'm not sure I'd attend either convention if I had an invitation.
The 'rats could have had their confab at the more easily defended new 800 million convention center a mile from major roads but NOOOO, it didn't provide could 'sight lines' for the network booths.
For the same reason they attacked Spain.
You know what? I can only say bring it on.
Let's see what this country is made of once and for all. Let's settle this "divided nation" this summer. Why wait until November.
They don't understand.... a big attack in this country before the election, coupled with a big response by our president.... guarantees re-election.
I don't believe that an attack prior to the election guarantees a Bush win. It could swing it big either way.
I would like to think that. And it may be true. But I no longer see the evidence to always assume the best of this country. We DID elect Bill Clinton twice. And I find it astounding that Bush and Kerry are running neck and neck. I just shake my head.
Ridge Warns of 'Large-Scale Attack' Plan
By KATHERINE PFLEGER SHRADER
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said Thursday that there is "credible" information indicating that al-Qaida is moving ahead with plans for a "large-scale attack" in the U.S. aimed at disrupting the November elections.
Ridge said it's clear that al-Qaida has the capability to carry out such an attack. He said U.S. authorities don't have information on the time, place or method, but that they're "actively working" to gain that knoweldge.
He also said al-Qaida is working under the "mistaken belief" that such an attack would affect the nation's resolve.
Ridge said there was no specific information indicating that al-Qaida is targeting either the Democratic National Convention later this month in Boston or the Republican National Convention a month later in New York.
The United States is tightening security in the face of a steady stream of intelligence indicating al-Qaida may seek to mount an attack aimed at disrupting elections, the White House said earlier.
The Department of Homeland Security is addressing the threat and has efforts under way to "ramp up security," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said Thursday.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist told reporters that Americans should not expect a major announcement on homeland security any time soon, indicating that the nation's threat level could remain at its "elevated" level.
"There's, obviously, no reason for panic, or paralysis," Frist said after a briefing for senators on intelligence matters. "The country is at some increased risk between now and the time of the presidential election. It's important for people to be aware of that."
"What is clear is that law enforcement has generally been notified. ... There are enhanced activities on behalf of law enforcement around the country to engage in deterrence and prevention," he said.
In April, a working group made up of representatives from agencies that touch on law enforcement, homeland security and intelligence was established to deal with a series of events through the election that may be attractive targets for terrorists, including the presidential nominating conventions.
Senior administration officials and counterterrorism experts view the coming months as a time to increase vigilance out of concern that Islamic militants may try to replicate the political success they had in Spain with coordinated pre-election train bombings.
Nearly 200 died in the March attack, and the prime minister's ruling Popular Party lost to a rival who promised a pullout of Spanish troops from Iraq.
Elaborate plans are already in the works to protect the Republican and Democratic party conventions in New York and Boston, which have been classified as National Security Special Events. With the designation - a concept that evolved from the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta - comes federal funds, increased preparations and heightened security.
And there would be a big response from the president, demonstrating his leadership skills in times of crisis once again.
They think they're dealing with Spain. Difference is, we've got resolve.
"They don't understand.... a big attack in this country before the election, coupled with a big response by our president.... guarantees re-election."
Strangely the LLL thinks this is what the terrorists want, in order to have us continue our war with them so they can have continued excuses to attack us.
As if they ever needed an excuse before?
I heard this loony concept from a chomskyite and from my pelosi and hildebeast worshipping rat talking point spewing aunt.
Well, I think that any foreign nation or group trying to interfere with our political process in such a blatant destructive manner just might find out the hard way how much of a mistake that really is...
Backdoor lobbying and political contributions are one thing - but a terrorist attack, well, thats a whole nother thang.
Which is why there probably won't be any attacks at all. Terrorists are violent cowards. But they aren't stupid. They are more in tune with the political implications of their actions than the majority of the dimwitted dumbocrats in this country.
The only differenced is that Republicans know they are targets and the Dems are too stupid to know it. Given that, they might find groups of Dems more inviting targets simply because they're stupider.
The Democrats are infidels also, please try to remember that.
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