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Al Qaeda Cell in the U.S. Or On Its Way, According to New Intel (ABC's Brian Ross)(On Drudge)
ABC ^ | July 10, 2007 | Brian Ross

Posted on 07/10/2007 3:33:56 PM PDT by RDTF

Senior U.S. intelligence officials tell ABC News new intelligence from Afghanistan suggests a small al Qaeda cell is on its way to the United States, or may already be here.

The White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting for Thursday afternoon to deal with the new threat.

Top intelligence and law enforcement officials have been told to assemble in the Situation Room to report on:

--what steps can be taken to minimize or counter the threat,

--and what steps are being taken to harden security for government buildings and personnel.

"It suggests they have information that the cell or cells coming this direction want to attack a government facility," Brad Garrett, a former FBI agent and ABC News consultant, said.

Law enforcement officials say the recent failed attacks in London have provided important new clues about possible tactics.

And officials say the London attackers use of the Internet left important clues that are being used to decode other e-mails that had initially been deemed unimportant but are now taking on new significance.

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: abcnews; alqaeda; alqaida; brianross; educatedmurderers; enemywithin; globaljihad; infiltration; internet; islam; jihad; jihadinamerica; muhammadsminions; muslimdoctors; terrorspectacular; waronislamism; wot
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To: MinimizeGovernment
I never thought that I’d consider impeachment of a Republican President, but the Bush administration has failed when it comes to protecting our borders, and I fear people are going to die as a result.

You sound like a Dim.

Impeachment isn't because you don't like the policy. It's not like a vote of "No confidence" in a parliamentary system. Impeachment is for "high crimes and misdemeanors" only. We've got him (W, i.e.) for another year and a half; and statements like yours just give aid and comfort to our enemies foreign and domestic.

ML/NJ

41 posted on 07/10/2007 4:10:10 PM PDT by ml/nj
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To: blaquebyrd

Oh, the irony. At least they can’t get us all at once.


42 posted on 07/10/2007 4:10:21 PM PDT by RightWhale (It's Brecht's donkey, not mine)
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To: Beckwith
Expel any Muslim who will not take a loyalty oath. (Catch-22 -- they can't -- it's forbidden).

Muslims are allowed to lie to infidels. Oaths are meaningless.

War is deceit -- Mad Mo

43 posted on 07/10/2007 4:10:54 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (Open Season rocks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymLJz3N8ayI)
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To: RDTF
I’m more concerned about the senior US intel officials that are talking to him. But usually these guys don’t talk, period, unless it’s carefully orchestrated and the press is a pawn.

Maybe something is in the wind, we're not sure what, and the security types are trying to flush out any would-be attackers while covering their own butts.

44 posted on 07/10/2007 4:10:56 PM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: Mariner

You give them too much credit. They attacked us under Carter, they attacked us under Reagan. They attacked us under Bush I, and they attacked us — repeatedly — under Clinton. They’re tuned to American politics, but they haven’t a clue what really drives it. They’re entirely reactionary.

As for the borders, folks here need to realize that Atta & Co. merely used what was available to them. If visa stays were being enforced, they would have met the requirements. They weren’t, so they didn’t bother. If others can walk from Mexico they will. If they can get in in a shipping container they will. If it takes recruiting doctors, or whoever, they will.

Since it’s all a matter of the path of least resistence, whatever we can do will help, but it’s no sure cure.

Good intelligence and keeping up the fight OVER THERE will stop attacks, not a fence.


45 posted on 07/10/2007 4:13:38 PM PDT by nicollo (you're freakin' out!)
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To: kc8ukw

46 posted on 07/10/2007 4:16:15 PM PDT by Wolverine (A Concerned Citizen)
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To: RDTF
"It suggests they have information that the cell or cells coming this direction want to attack a government facility," Brad Garrett, a former FBI agent and ABC News consultant, said. "

Maybe if they attack congress they may get serious about securing the borders?

47 posted on 07/10/2007 4:17:05 PM PDT by blam (Secure the border and enforce the law)
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To: RDTF

I don’t believe there’s any way they could be here.

After all, the border is SO secure...


48 posted on 07/10/2007 4:17:36 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
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To: RDTF

It’s a good thing we have that wall between the U.S. and Mexico so they can’t sneek in!


49 posted on 07/10/2007 4:18:07 PM PDT by FightThePower! (Fight the powers that be!)
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To: RDTF

I don’t believe anything that ABC says, but I would say that it’s always a safe bet to say Al Qaeada is trying to do somethng bad. ABC is just doing its part to help the enemy try and scare us.


50 posted on 07/10/2007 4:20:50 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: blam
this Brad Garrett?
51 posted on 07/10/2007 4:20:54 PM PDT by RDTF (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
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To: nicollo
"Good intelligence and keeping up the fight OVER THERE will stop attacks, not a fence."

Israel would disagree. You're correct a fence by itself won't secure the country, but it's a helluva good start. We've had 6 years since the last attack and we've barely made a dent in border security.

52 posted on 07/10/2007 4:21:14 PM PDT by blaquebyrd
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To: MizSterious

We just had a situation here in Southern California with 8 Saudi Arabians were checking out Helicopters at a local airport here and they toured Los Angeles by air. They were detained but let go. Why we allow these people to come here on visa’s in groups is beyond me. This was reported in the LA Slimes.


53 posted on 07/10/2007 4:21:25 PM PDT by cmiller623 (Mayor Antonio Villa....or never mind. Los Angeles is doomed!)
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To: reformedliberal
Perhaps if they enter via the southern border and attack Congress, our overlords will get serious about security.

Naw, they'll just come out with the old, "just doing the job American's won't do", line.

54 posted on 07/10/2007 4:23:08 PM PDT by AFreeBird (Will NOT vote for Rudy. <--- notice the period)
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To: Abcdefg
If they try to come thru Mexico, there is very little to stop them. President Bush needs to do his job and honor his oath of office.

If a WMD comes across the Mexican border and is set off, Bush's legacy will be forever secured.

55 posted on 07/10/2007 4:24:16 PM PDT by RJL
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To: RDTF

I’d be shocked if there weren’t already several score al-Queda cells in the US.


56 posted on 07/10/2007 4:24:21 PM PDT by ought-six ("Give me liberty, or give me death!")
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To: turnrightnow

Yes, IMO, Pelosi, is evil along with her sisters, Hitlery, Feinstein, and Boxer. Perhaps a Hollywood Liberal could do a horror movie starring all four.


57 posted on 07/10/2007 4:25:49 PM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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To: RDTF
More that likely it is in the US Senate where the majority are al-Qaeda supporters.
58 posted on 07/10/2007 4:26:31 PM PDT by YOUGOTIT (The Greatest Threat to our Security is the US Senate)
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To: RDTF; Rushmore Rocks; LucyT; nwctwx; Cindy; KylaStarr; Velveeta

PING


59 posted on 07/10/2007 4:26:52 PM PDT by WestCoastGal ( The JUNIOR NATION is VERY proud of our driver. You drive we'll follow! ~~FREE THE # 8~~)
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To: Cementjungle

“... ABC is just doing its part to help the enemy try and scare us...”

IMO, we have enough to be afraid of sitting in the US Congress. With the morons in DC we don’t need any other enemies.


60 posted on 07/10/2007 4:27:26 PM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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