TERROR ALERT RAISED

[Lunatic Fringe]

Just breaking on CNN

[Pippin]

Thanks, Meekie!

You're right!

NYC will probably be much safer than DC or Baltimore right now.

[eno_]

So... Do we operate under the Constitution, or don't we? Does the government get to decide, short of explicitly declaring mertial law, when to operate within the Constitution? Do we have a "cafeteria constituion" where the government obeys only the convenient parts?

[MeekOneGOP]

Re #332/343/349/369:

Thanks, folks. :^D

I just made that one this afternoon.

[w1andsodidwe]

Yes, you have it just right. It is deadly serious. I just wonder how the kerry campaign can continue to harp on the economy when that appears to be what the terrorists are aiming at.

[Ron H.]

Must go purchase my bottled water, dry and canned goods, duct tape and plastic sheeting. Did I miss anything?

Don't forget to visit this place also for any last minute personal security items...

[Sacajaweau]

I keep my medicines in a bag near the door.

Think I'll add a couple of bottle of wine.....AND DON'T FORGET THE OPENER!!

[eno_]

There is no solution but to catch them, or wall them out.

Correct. Trying to maintain security with a hostile population within our borders is insane. We need to deport every illegal moslem, close the borders to illegal intrusion, and scrub every moselm here on a visa for even the slightest whiff of a connection to radical moslem organizations. Anything less isn't being serious about security.

[areafiftyone]

Thanks for the ping! Even though the terror alert is raised and the threats are for here in NYC, plus NJ & DC - I feel safer knowing that Bush is in office with his team. I shudder to think what will happen if Kerry wins.

[eno_]

It's impossible to seal our borders. It's why we took the war to the terrorists where we can kill them in huge numbers. Doesn't mean they won't come here of course, but there's really no way to keep them out, imo.

No, you can't hermetically seal a border. But you can come close. And that is all that is needed: lower the chance of success to below a reasonable threshold. Right now, terrorists and tons of explosives could walk across the borders at will, no matter how many we shoot in their caves.

[aculeus]

The last time I was in DC I noticed a tremendous number of large heavy concrete planters on many streets. Obviously they are there to deter bombers.

Concrete barriers will prevent intrusion by cars and trucks.

Is NYC so equipped?

Anyone?

[Keith]

Dont forget the Cipro...

[lonevoice]

It's terrific. I just tried to copy it to email to some folks. The text ("I'll get you my little pretties") doesn't copy as part of the jpg. I'd love to send it with the text on the pic intact.

[eno_]

"Hamelame Security" isn't about keeping you and your's alive. It is about preserving and extending governmnet control.

[Steve Eisenberg]

This is just a general question. I really hate to ask it, but I truly would appreciate others' opinions.

Here's the question: Is is truly safe now for the President to return to Washington at this time?

The serious answer is that being President of the United States has always been, and always will be, a highly dangerous occupation. The Bush administration anti-terrorist policy has been more successful than most, liberal or conservative, expected, but there are no guarantees.

bin Laden, if still alive, wants to get the US out of the Middle East, not to provoke new US attacks. While there could be terror anywhere, attacks in Europe are now more likely than here. They would love to hit the Olympics if they could.

[tiki]

Will I be safer if I print that picture and keep it with me at all times?

[annyokie]

You're welcome! I worry myself sick about you all on the East Coast. Especially you who are in the Boroughs.

I can't even bring myself to say "President Kerry." GAHHHHH! David Dinkins writ large!

[SilentServiceCPOWife]

ping

[Ron H.]

Why speculate? We either get hit or we don't, you are either one of those hit or your not, and those of us left to watch will be heartbroken and mad as hell. And those no longer with us.........can cheer us on from the sidelines.

[jeffers]

Orders of magnitudes more people will be unaffected by any attack than will be affected by an attack. It is of critical importance that the rest of us remain as calm as possible, stay dialed in, and help others to avoid any precipitous action during the early aftermath.

Keep in mind that early reports are often wrong or just plain exaggerated.

Help keep the phone lines clear, stay home if you don't absolutely have to travel, and encourage others to do the same.

There's a very good chance that increased security and vigilance will force the terrorists to postpone or cancel their attacks, or that they will be apprehended before being able to reach their targets, but if they do manage to get through, the best weapon we have in the aftermath is rational thought.

[nuconvert]

Why would islamic terrorists take a break on Sunday?