[Capt. Tom]

All these threat stories ae now in our subconscious. I saw Mort Kondracke make the statement about the ashen look of the pols after they were briefed recently. Here is an earlier story. - tom

U.S. senators warned of al Qaeda snipers on golf courses Friday, October 18, 2002

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. senators were warned earlier this week that those who play golf may be targets of al Qaeda snipers on golf courses and were given tips on how to protect themselves, a U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman said.

Police were notified about the potential threat to senators, said Marcia Krug, a Capitol Police spokeswoman. She would not say which agency notified the Capitol Police or when exactly they were told.

But she said her department, in turn, notified the sergeant-at-arms, who then notified the senators that al Qaeda snipers might be looming near golf courses, ready to pick them off.

The sergeant-at-arms, who is in charge of lawmakers' security, did suggest precautions the senators should take, Krug said. She would not elaborate.

[princess leah]

I have often thought recently of how our parents/grandparents felt in the 40's & 50's when the nuclear threat first became reality and how they managed to live through that time as well...I am SO glad that we have THIS administration in charge at this time! There will always be threats to our way of life, but Americans stand tall and don't hide when faced with danger! That's the AMERICAN way and I'm proud of it (I'll keep telling myself that next month when we are staying 1 block from the White House and flying back through NYC!)

[sit-rep]

Ya, my man...I got a memory. Shortly after 9-11, they said they found the training videos where they showed golf course sniping. I read it, and heard it a thousand times. So, I guess our Senators won't be doing any golfing for a little while...

[Carry_Okie]

I saw Mort Kondracke make the statement about the ashen look of the pols after they were briefed recently. Here is an earlier story. - tom

U.S. senators warned of al Qaeda snipers on golf courses Friday, October 18, 2002

Ashen faces = No golf?

Al Quaeda could be doing us a favor, getting Congress face reality while simultaneously curtailing private avenues for lobbyists. How are they gonna make their private deals now? This could be the best thing that's happened to this country in years.