Posted on 09/10/2014 2:56:33 PM PDT by upchuck
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said his department will be issuing new guidance to retailers this week giving them pointers on how to spot potential terrorists among their customers by looking at what they’re buying. While saying the government cannot prohibit sales of some everyday materials, Mr. Johnson said retailers should be trained to look for anyone who buys a lot from what he described as a “long list of materials that could be used as explosive precursors.” He said it was an extension of the “If you see something, say something” campaign launched by his predecessor, former Secretary Janet Napolitano, which tries to enlist average Americans to be aware of their immediate environment. “We can’t and we shouldn’t prohibit the sale of a pressure cooker. We can sensitize retail businesses to be on guard for suspicious behavior by those who buy this kind of stuff,” Mr. Johnson said...
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That is why I only buy my, ‘I am a Terrorist’ t-shirts online...
They’re more interested in stopping preppers than terrorists.
Oh, you’re supposed to kill the creepy black slime that forms a ring? Did not know that...
Not long. Collapsing the dollar will pave the way.
As the saying goes... Cash is King :)
Until we have a serious situation. Then, cash will be worthless. Creature comforts (food, water, warm clothing, shelter, toilet paper, etc.) will be King.
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