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Breaking - Gov. Schwarzenegger activates National Guard to Cali Airports
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Posted on 08/10/2006 10:07:28 AM PDT by cmurphy

Gov. Schwarzenegger activates National Guard troops to bolster security at California airports because of the London airline terror plot, The Associated Press reports. Breaking on top of site...

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: California; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: nationalguard; schwarzenegger
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To: Diddle E. Squat
Well, Diddle, I can't stick around any longer.

So sorry I struck a nerve :)

21 posted on 08/10/2006 10:18:43 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: subterfuge

"I've got a sister and BIL flying home from Alaska to Florida on Sunday. Don't tell anyone though. I'm probably more nervous about it than her."

I am sure all will go smoothly for both our families.
I guess I have a bit of "drama queen" in me at times. LOL

I know when I talk to her I'll have to be more calm than I feel right now. It would be a shame to make her afraid.
I wish I was there with her more now than ever.
I guess it's the mom in me.



22 posted on 08/10/2006 10:19:57 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: oldleft

"My first thought was "Why the hell are we sending troops to Columbia???""

Indeed. Nobody who has lived in California for more than six months EVER calls it "Cali." The first time I heard that, after moving to Minnesota, I just about fell down, laughing.

Hint to all non-Californians: Call it "Cali" if you want when you're back home. Call it "Cali" once you get there, and prepare to get laughed at.


23 posted on 08/10/2006 10:20:40 AM PDT by MineralMan (non-evangelical atheist)
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To: cmurphy
Is there some threat at the airports that we haven't been told about?

How many governors have called up the guard? Anyone other than Romney and The Terminator?

24 posted on 08/10/2006 10:21:11 AM PDT by Rum Tum Tugger
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To: GottaLuvAkitas1
Here is my tip for her during her travel:

Carry on a purse or small bag.

In that purse/small bag, carry a few ball point pens.

In the event terrorists attempt to take over the plane, take out one of the pens and be prepared to use it as a weapon. With the right amount of force, that pen becomes a deadly weapon. It can even be used to rake the shins of an assailant who has you in his grasp.

Fly with no fear. If it's your time, go down swinging.

25 posted on 08/10/2006 10:21:34 AM PDT by rintense
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To: MineralMan

No, I will not give it a rest because it IS pertinent to the discussioin of ISLAMO TERRORISTS trying to get into our country and hurt Americans. Whether by plane, train, automobile or the open borders.

FYI, it's not just Mexicans. You don't think Middle Eastern men are pouring across the border?


26 posted on 08/10/2006 10:22:53 AM PDT by jw777
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To: Lunatic Fringe; Howlin
Every FR thread eventually leads to one of several topics: immigration, Terri Schiavo, Bill Clinton's zipper, God, or dirty hairy muslims.

What about Helen Thomas and AOL?

27 posted on 08/10/2006 10:24:40 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (Meep Meep)
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To: jw777

"FYI, it's not just Mexicans. You don't think Middle Eastern men are pouring across the border?"

That is actually a very good point.


28 posted on 08/10/2006 10:25:22 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: jw777

I remember Arnold promising when he ran in the recall election that he'd pull together a conference of border state governors to come up with a mutual response to illegal immigration. Whatever happened to that? I guess it went the way of "blowing up the boxes."


29 posted on 08/10/2006 10:25:54 AM PDT by My2Cents (A pirate's life for me.)
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To: MineralMan; jw777
Hello! Not every thread is about Mexicans crossing the border illegally. This is a bit more immediate. Give it a rest or go to an immigration thread, OK?

Hello! Terrorists can easily cross the Mexican border and it's been reported that some have already done so, so where do you get off trying to be the post police? You need to give it a rest and quit telling people what and where to post.

30 posted on 08/10/2006 10:26:06 AM PDT by demkicker
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To: jw777

and how many do you think are coming here with visa's or are already here!!! most don't need to sneek across the border


31 posted on 08/10/2006 10:43:25 AM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!)
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To: ErnBatavia

"Every FR thread eventually leads to one of several topics: immigration, Terri Schiavo, Bill Clinton's zipper, God, or dirty hairy muslims.

What about Helen Thomas and AOL?"

Guns? What about guns?


32 posted on 08/10/2006 10:45:04 AM PDT by piytar
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To: cmurphy

So now it's CA and MA with their Guard called out.
Just being safe or is there more to this than we know ?


33 posted on 08/10/2006 11:00:51 AM PDT by 1066AD
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To: 1066AD

>So now it's CA and MA with their Guard called out.
>Just being safe or is there more to this than we know ?

Agreed. Maybe they need to do this when the threat goes to "red"

Otherwise what is the guard going to be doing, collecting toothpaste and shampoo from little old ladies and kids?


34 posted on 08/10/2006 11:22:32 AM PDT by skyman
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To: cmurphy

Wow, you mean he is actually aware that we have a National Guard?

Okay, okay, but I'm a little confused. How can he do this? We might have an earthquake or another natural disaster.

Then what would we do? WHAT WOULD WE DO? Wringing hands in uncontrollable fear.

Confused agendas alert...


35 posted on 08/10/2006 11:25:23 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Bring your press credentials to Qana, for the world's most convincing terrorist street theater.)
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To: markman46

many! case in point. the airplanes leaving the uk headed here.


36 posted on 08/10/2006 11:35:52 AM PDT by jw777
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To: cmurphy

http://gov.ca.gov/index.php/press-release/3492/

08/10/2006 GAAS:519:06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Governor Schwarzenegger Deploys Additional Resources to Enhance California Airport Security

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement:

“Late last night, my Department of Homeland Security briefed me on the uncovered terror plot against the United States and Great Britain. I have taken immediate steps to enhance the security of California’s airports and protect the people of this state.

I have ordered the re-deployment of security assets to high priority locations to respond to this threat - these assets include bomb-sniffing dogs, the California National Guard, and the California Highway Patrol, in concert with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

We will continue to coordinate our activities with federal and local law enforcement.”


37 posted on 08/10/2006 1:00:13 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: cmurphy


Article in San Francisco Chronicle;


Schwarzenegger orders deployment of National Guard troops

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/11/SECURITYLOCAL.TMP


38 posted on 08/10/2006 6:53:03 PM PDT by FairOpinion (Dem Foreign Policy: SURRENDER to our enemies. Real conservatives don't help Dems get elected.)
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