Inside 9-11, part 1and part 2 on @ 7:00 est [Live Thread]

National Geographic Channel ^ | 8-22-05 | National Geographic

[firewalk]

Thanks Howlin

[nuffsenuff]

Shaffer has talked about Florida in some of his interviews.

I think Able Danger was at the Pentagon and in Florida.

[daybreakcoming]

Was not aware of that mware. My tears will be even hotter knowing this. Hugs to you - it's going to be tough.

USS Liberty is on now - I know a young lady whose husband was killed there.

[mware]

He already knew who did it. The B@ST@RD.

[nuffsenuff]

USS Liberty? You mean Cole?

[silent_jonny]

I haven't seen all of this, but I like what I've seen so far. The reconstruction of the Cole bombing was surprisingly straightforward.

[Bahbah]

I wonder what Bush was thinking when he decided not to retaliate for the Cole.

[Howlin]

Yes, I did; I couldn't make myself stop listening.

[SeaBiscuit]

Yes, me as well, my mothers cousin was lost in WTC. I'll never forget how my mom (80 at the time) told me how she watched the planes hit the towers, she had an apt that overlooks the Verrazano narrows with a clear view of downtown.

[Howlin]

No; I think it's very fair; but we just had so many chances to get them ALL and just didn't do anything about it.

[daybreakcoming]

Yes, Cole. I always do that. The USS Liberty always sticks in my head. Thanks

[HairOfTheDog]

I know your sentiment, but it's a trap.

[Miss Marple]

He instead ordered a comprehensive strategy for counter-terrorism (which was placed on his desk on September 10). The idea was not too do tit for tat retaliation, but to stop the terrorists from acting.

[Howlin]

You're exactly right.

[mware]

my condolences to you and your family.

FReepers had two of our own died that day. Captain Moran and Barbara Olson.

[Howlin]

Dietrich Snell! Amazing; he's the one who was the "gatekeeper" for the information that the 9-11 Comission got!

[silent_jonny]

Thanks. I like it so far (if "like" is the right word).

[michigander]

Where's the source.

[Howlin]

I have to keep reminding myself that ALL the people who are talking are the people who gave us faulty information.

[sono]

Speculation alert! I feel that after the rancor of the 2000 election, the usual cordial transition between administrations did not occur and the handoff was less than seamless. That led to details to be overlooked, with precious time and opportunity lost forever.