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Suspicious package found at the White House (Fox News)

Posted on 03/22/2006 8:06:58 AM PST by michigander

Just breaking.....


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To: Flavius Josephus
in case of Evian Flu

Oh, cripes. That's all the potable water I have left in my hurricane/survival kit. Am I gonna die?

141 posted on 03/22/2006 9:08:50 AM PST by Rte66
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To: maica

Those are some nice legs (which means they CAN'T be Hillary's!)


142 posted on 03/22/2006 9:11:03 AM PST by jdm
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To: sageb1
"Question. These packages get blown up. What would happen if something like anthrax (or worse) was in the package?"

"Good question. Anyone?"

If it was chemical agent the effects would more than likely be close to the source and downwind. A small package couldn't hold that much and if the explosive is used is of an appropriate quantity, it can likely destroy any agent in the blast. Also, only a non-persistent agent (Sarin) would pose much downwind hazard, and it is rendered harmless due to air column mixing and evaporation fairly quickly.

Radiological is another issue, spreads it out, not necessarily a killing item, but could inflict some minor radiation injuries, and a mess to clean up.

Bio agent and toxins, fireball destroys a large percentage, anthrax spores is a different story, could be transported downwind and in the local area.

It seems to me that the package should be contained in something where tests could be run on chemical contents after it is exploded.

I'm no EOD person, but I understand they do this stuff under things like a Kevlar containment tent, especially in a populated area and when dealing with unknowns.

143 posted on 03/22/2006 9:11:35 AM PST by Cliff Dweller (No such thing as a threat... just targets)
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To: jdm

Exactly right!


144 posted on 03/22/2006 9:11:56 AM PST by maica (You are being lied to. By elements in the media determined that Iraq must fail. - Ralph Peters)
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To: Lekker 1
A package of "spending restraint"

No one in THIS administration's going to find THAT.

145 posted on 03/22/2006 9:15:06 AM PST by nina0113
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To: jdm

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


146 posted on 03/22/2006 9:16:09 AM PST by JewishRighter
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To: Cliff Dweller

Thanks again to you and others who offered explanations.


147 posted on 03/22/2006 9:18:16 AM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: jdm

what an ugly old hag


148 posted on 03/22/2006 9:19:28 AM PST by indi_girl447
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To: billbears
And when this is all done it will be something like a kid's lunchbox that a groundskeeper could have gone over and picked up in a few seconds. But hey if we've got a chance to waste some more taxpayer dollars, show off cool toys (another waste of taxpayer dollars), and possibly instill a little more fear among the faithful, we've just got...to...take...that....chance.

Yep. I was in GW Hospital for some tests last December, and a doctor who was leaving told the security guard to call the biohazard guys to pick up a bloody tissue from the corridor floor. I picked it up myself - the "blood" was Christmas decoration on a napkin from some party.

149 posted on 03/22/2006 9:19:39 AM PST by nina0113
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To: dead

150 posted on 03/22/2006 9:19:57 AM PST by maggief (and the dessert cart rolls on ...)
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To: Howlin

I asked myself, I said "Self? Who could it be?", and Self told me "David Gregory". So I went with my self's initial reaction. Boy was I wrong!


151 posted on 03/22/2006 9:20:35 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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To: maggief

I'm gonna hurl!


152 posted on 03/22/2006 9:21:41 AM PST by sissyjane (Don't be stuck on stupid!)
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To: Timeout
Oh, please! Let it be Media Benjamin---Code Pink.

From your keyboard to God's monitor.

153 posted on 03/22/2006 9:23:31 AM PST by nina0113
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To: michigander

Yeh, well, we know why:

Today is March 22.

March is the 3rd month = 3.

22 is twice 11.

3+11

When was the Madrid attack? 311

When was the London attack? July 7.

July is the 7th month. 7 + 7. Turn them upside down and they resemble 1 + 1. Or 11.

The London attack was the 3rd major attack. Thus 3 + 11 or 311.

Scary, huh!


154 posted on 03/22/2006 9:26:05 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: sageb1

Don't know for sure. But thought it had to be sprayed out in like an aerosol form to have a big impact (technology most of the bad guys haven't had as I recall from early news reports).


155 posted on 03/22/2006 9:36:44 AM PST by Blogger
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To: michigander
Algore trying to climb over the gate again and his package was dangling?
156 posted on 03/22/2006 9:38:10 AM PST by b4its2late (There are good terrorists.............. DEAD ONES.)
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To: maggief
I didn't think a photo that was more gross to look at than one of Hillary or Cindy existed. I also didn't think anyone could have uglier thighs than Hillary. Guess I was wrong.

It appears Algore is the one responsible for the "suspicious package" found at the White House.
157 posted on 03/22/2006 9:40:09 AM PST by jennyjenny
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To: jennyjenny
It's a toss up ... :)

158 posted on 03/22/2006 9:45:47 AM PST by maggief (and the dessert cart rolls on ...)
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To: TomGuy
Scary, huh!

LOL!
That someone would take the time to think of all that junk is frightening.

159 posted on 03/22/2006 9:48:25 AM PST by michigander (The Constitution only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: maggief

Whoa at your pic. So maybe that Rolling Stone cover wasn't airbrush-enhanced after all! What is the deal with the veeps and their packages? Is there a ruler on the wall during vice presidential candidate interviews or what?


160 posted on 03/22/2006 9:49:10 AM PST by Yaelle
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