Posted on 10/26/2001 4:29:08 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
Good Morning!!
Do not let them die in vain!!
There a lot of stuff to get everyone up to speed this morning, so I'm breaking the opening rant into sections.
ANTHRAX ATTACK
Another confirmed case of pneumonic anthrax - the postal worker in Sterling, VA, is diagnosed with the malady.
Anthrax has been found at the CIA, though termed "medically insignificant".
Anthrax has been found at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
Anthrax has been found in a mail sorting facility in Manhattan.
Another possibly tainted envelope was reported at the New York Post, though it is likely "collateral mail".
Several suburban mail facilities in Washington, DC, are undergoing tests for anthrax.
Over 10,000 mail workers are on antibiotics.
CDC has changed policy regarding treatment of anthrax: exposed people should get 60 days of antibiotics, not the current 10 they are receiving. Pneumonic victims to receive multiple antibiotics - Cipro and at least two others.
SOUTH ASIA THEATER OF OPERATIONS
US warplanes and Northern Alliance troops step up attacks around Mazer-e-Sharif, though it is uncertain when the city will be captured.
Northern Alliance would like the United States to step up its attacks. The United States bombs Kabul and Kandahar.
Two American fighter aircraft narrowly missed a SAM shot.
There is growing criticism the United States is conducting the war too slowly.
Uzbekistan agreed to open some of its river ports to allow relief supplies to go to Afgoneistan.
HOME FRONT
The last President was mailed salmonella.
The Senate overwhelmingly (98-1) approves anti-terrorism legislation. The President to sign it today.
Groups have appealed to Tom Ridge to fortify the Nation's nuclear reactors.
A $1.4 billion package for emergency preparedness has been introduced in the Senate.
The UNITED WE STAND postage stamp will be available November 1 in Post Offices in Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
OTHER ITEMS
I learned this morning that another worker in my building - someone whom I've known almost since the first day I worked here, 14 years ago now - had her mother pass yesterday. I would ask for your prayers for her.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
I'll be rooting for the Yankees. I'm bigger than those who can't get over their life-long Yankee hatred. I outgrew it. Some Yankee fans can get under my skin, but this is a good and deserving team. But if the Diamondbacks happen to win, I'll be happy for RJ.
Now, tell me to go to bed. It's 1:30 in the morning.
BUT SOON FOX SAYS WE ARE TO HAVE A RUMSFELD BRIEFING!!!
I am delaying my errands until I can see the master at work! Ha!
Actually, it might be her way of reacting, yes.
See #32 for email info.
Thanks for the *ping* to that thread, Jane.
Just that little ol' threadkiller me! LOL
J.W. and family moved to Tyler County Texas from Alabama in an ox-wagon. Travel then was not only slow and uncomfortable but also dangerous. During their journey to Texas a freakish Norther blew in making it extremely cold for that time of the year. They were freezing in the wagon when they came to a little supply store beside the road. A man in the store told them he lived just a short distance on down the road and there they would find a split rail fence. He offered them the split rail fence as wood to build a fire to keep warm...which they did.
I though it was a nice story. There is so much bad going on, I thought this story would be a nice diverson.
A hearty howdy to everyone!
SY and Jemian - a bit of brain drain on my part earlier: **Prayers** for you, too, far away from home....
What a morning to leave my camera home. (excuse me but I will post a mental picture here). As I arrived at work today at sunrise, the mountains and clouds were luminous with color as can only happen here in Alaska with a low sun angle. Lo and behold, sitting on the streetlight next to the station parking lot was a bald eagle with the flag in the foreground.
Now we have the Supreme Court mail facility contaminated with anthrax.
President Bush is supposed to speak from the East Room in a few minutes.
I am for moving the White House to Crawford.
Culture in agencies have changed. Arrest those interested in attacking America and arresting them before they do.
Two-pronged war. One front abroad and one here at home. We are being struck again...anthrax in a letter is terror. OBL has a low regard for human life. Anthrax people share that evil.
The best way to win on the home front is to go abroad and get them.
Anotoher front in the homeland is our economy. The more it is disruptd the larger blow to our confidence.
Money and loans to aviation. Beefing up security and working to get a long-term law passed for airline security. Supplemental to rebuild NYC and Pentagon. Helping small business in areas impacted. Beginning to secure post offices. They are usiing the mail as a weapon.
All this costs money. Money spent will have positive effect, but we must be careful not to overspend. Caution on how we spend taxpayers money. TAX RELIEF!!!
If it is passed it will happen in quick fashion. No contracts to be let...it will go into effect as soon as it is signed AS SOON AS WE CAN GET IT OUT OF THE SENATE. Tax relief for low income pepople will happen AS SOON AS WE GET IT OUT OF THE SENATE.
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