***Operation Infinite Freedom - Situation Room - 5 JUN 03/Day 78***

Everywhere TexKat goes, or Ragtime Cowgirl transcribes... | 5 JUN 03 | null and void

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Good Morning.

Welcome to the daily thread of Operation Infinite Freedom - Situation Room.

It is designed for general conversation about the ongoing war on terror, and the related events of the day. Im addition to the ongoing conversations related to terrorism and our place in it's ultimate defete, this thread is a clearinghouse of links to War On Terrorism threads. This allows us to stay abreast of the situation in general, while also providing a means of obtaining specific information and mutual support.

[OldFriend]

Did you see the pic of our beloved Dubya wiping the face of one of the guests at the desert meeting......he had a big white hankee and was mopping the overheated face of one of the attendees.

[retrokitten]

No I haven't seen that one! I'm going to go try and find it though.

[retrokitten]

There are some fantastic pictures from the President's trip to Qatar today! Here are a few...

.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) greets U.S. troops at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003

[retrokitten]

US President George W. Bush (news - web sites), left, salutes General Tommy Franks before delivers remarks at Camp As Sayliyah Thursday, June 5, 2003 in Doha, Qatar

[retrokitten]

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (news - web sites) waves to soldiers as U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) gives a key-note speech at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003.

[retrokitten]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) greets troops after making a key-note speech at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003.

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U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) rolls up his sleeves before speaking to U.S. troops at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003

[retrokitten]

This is a hoot!

General Tommy Franks, right, pumps his fist and arm as he introduces U.S. President George W. Bush

[retrokitten]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) greets the troops as he is introduced by General Tommy Franks

[retrokitten]

Last one!

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) gives a 'thumbs up'

[TexKat]

Good morning all

Okay which one of you guys sent the rain here, made me over sleep. LOL

[TexKat]

Ashcroft Wants Broader Anti-Terror Powers

WASHINGTON - Attorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites) asked Congress Thursday for expanded powers to hold suspected terrorists indefinitely before trials and to let him seek the death penalty or life imprisonment for any terrorist act.

Ashcroft told the House Judiciary Committee that the 2001 Patriot Act signed into law after the Sept. 11 attacks should also be expanded to let prosecutors bring charges against anyone who supports or works with suspected terrorist groups as "material supporters."

"The law has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit, undermining our defenses," Ashcroft said.

[maica]

Hannity was also VERY slow in seeing through any value Hackworth could bring to a TV show.

I think Sean's heart is in the right place and he is working as hard as he can in all the radio and TV shows, personal appearances, books, etc.that he is involved in. His schedule does not leave much time for research or introspection.

I see his value in the fact that week by week he is attracting listeners who may, up to now, have been FM radio or MTV viewers and they are getting an introduction to basic conservative perspectives from him.

[retrokitten]

Ah haaaa...my rain dance worked after all....LOL! It's sunny and in the 70's here today. It's just beautiful.

[TexKat]

Did you see Fox the other day and Hannity's little photo op of him walking to his new helicopter with his little army green coveralls on and his helmet under his arm, trying so hard to be like GWB. I thought I would upchuck. He reminded me of a little green dough boy. It was Hannity's little mini me (mini GWB) moment. There was no other reason that they showed that clip.

[TexKat]

John Noster, in this undated photo released Wednesday, June, 4, 2003, at the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department headquarters in Monterry Park, Calif., is in state prison on vehicle theft charges. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is reviewing possible federal charges after investigators found three pipe bombs and written instructions on how to blow up buildings by using gyro helicopters, quad runners, and incendiary devices. They also found jet fuel and correspondence tying the suspect to bomb threats.

Bomb Plot Suspected in Los Angeles

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. - A man in prison for vehicle theft is suspected of planning a significant attack, say authorities who uncovered an arsenal of semiautomatic assault weapons, ammunition, pipe bombs and barrels of jet fuel.

Authorities have not been able to identify any targets, and the man has refused to talk to investigators, said sheriff's Sgt. John Demooy.

"He was definitely planning on targeting a structure, location, individuals, and would have created significant damage," Demooy said.

[OldFriend]

A few months ago he had Shep Smith touting him for President......now he's got some reporter saying he should run for Senate. Unfortunately Sean's ego has overcome any natural humility he ever had.

While it's true he attracts new people to conservatism, he is just a bore to me.

He was recently bragging that HIS children will be going to private school because HE went to private school. Suddenly he has forgotten his humble beginnings and is into self aggrandisement.

[TexKat]

French Arrest Moroccan in 9-11 Inquiry

PARIS - French authorities have arrested a Moroccan man in connection with an investigation into the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States, judicial officials said Thursday.

Karim Mehdi, 34, was taken into custody on Sunday at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, the officials said on condition of anonymity. He had arrived from Germany and planned to leave to the French island of La Reunion off southeastern Africa.

The arrest was the first in France since French anti-terrorism judges opened an investigation into the Sept. 11 attacks just a few weeks after they took place in 2001.

[Carolina]

Great photos, RK! Thanks for posting them.

[TexKat]

My sentiments exactly OldFriend. Sean sounds like a scratched record. He just now showed his flight suit on Studio B to Shep Smith.

Shep Smith makes light of Hannity on a daily basis.