Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles (thread 2) Daily Terror Threat

Anything on the NY subway threat? Is it real? Is something happening?

2,241 posted on 01/29/2004 8:38:13 PM PST by rickylc

2,242 posted on 01/29/2004 8:39:33 PM PST by hummingbird ("If it wasn't for the insomnia, I could have gotten some sleep!")

To: StillProud2BeFree

Sorry, it's late, I've been translating for hours, and I am being silly.

SP2BF...never apologize when Sean Connery is involved...(giggle, giggle, giggle...he, he)!

2,243 posted on 01/29/2004 8:41:37 PM PST by hummingbird ("If it wasn't for the insomnia, I could have gotten some sleep!")

To: StillProud2BeFree

I would say that it's not important if OBL thinks that he is the Mahdi, it's important if his followers think he is the Mahdi. I tend to think that he is just using the prophecy (conveniently inserting himself as the Mahdi) to manipulate the jihadis into carrying out his agenda.

2,244 posted on 01/29/2004 8:42:26 PM PST by thecabal

>>>The prophecy appears nowhere in the Koran.

You read Arabic?

2,245 posted on 01/29/2004 8:43:37 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)

Sean said that Silver was the thing to watch. I wonder what that is right now.

Kitco live silver chart

Looks like it took a nose dive today.

2,246 posted on 01/29/2004 8:46:22 PM PST by thecabal

2,247 posted on 01/29/2004 8:51:12 PM PST by txhurl

To: appalachian_dweller

While we can't sit around and agonize over the threats, we must be aware of them and prepare for any eventuality. Not to do so is foolhardy IMHO.

Hear hear. Best you can do is gather a bit of food, water, and barter.

Oh, and those 'special' supplies to help America's enemies meet their 'god', should they elect to test us.

2,248 posted on 01/29/2004 8:53:13 PM PST by Dr.Deth

To: Letitring; hummingbird

SuperBowl will have restricted airspace but what about those refineries...

Those refineries are just sitting down there. All lined up, one after the other. Alot of them are right there on the shipping channel. Houston is a major seaport.

First of all, the prevailing winds from the refinery area is away from the stadium.
Second, there has been heavy security at all major ports and refinery precincts since 9/11.

What are you doing up and playing so late Ringy?

So9

2,249 posted on 01/29/2004 8:55:19 PM PST by Servant of the 9 (Candy, Little Girl?)

Women aren't allowed to read the Quran. Women aren't allowed to touch the Quran

Wow. What a primitive culture.

2,250 posted on 01/29/2004 8:55:50 PM PST by Oorang ( "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop)

Precious metals have an inverse relationship with the value of the dollar. When the dollar is strong, metals are weak, and vice-versa. The dollar has risen sharply over the past few days, that is the reason for the drop in Gold & Silver.

2,251 posted on 01/29/2004 8:56:15 PM PST by Pro-Bush (Homeland Security + Tom Ridge = Open Borders --> Demand Change!)

Man you are quick!

"Man, I feel like a woman. Whooo!"

He, he...seen that commercial yet with the guys in the SUV & one is singing that song along with Shania Twain and the others look like they all want to throw up?! Its a hoot! Over and out...storm coming up and I don't want to fry computer...will check in later...

2,252 posted on 01/29/2004 8:56:30 PM PST by hummingbird ("If it wasn't for the insomnia, I could have gotten some sleep!")

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=38812&d=30&m=1&y=2004&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom

Pilgrims Pour Into Mina
Siraj Wahab, Arab News Staff

Pilgrims perform tawaf around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque on the eve of Haj. (Reuters)

MINA, 30 January 2004 — Pilgrims started pouring into this tent city near Makkah on the eve of the annual pilgrimage as Saudi authorities said all arrangements were in place for the world’s largest Muslim gathering.

The logistics required to support the millions of pilgrims are astounding. Interior Ministry officials told a press conference here that all preparations for the Haj were complete.

Twenty thousand buses were called into service to transport some 1.5 million pilgrims from Makkah to Mina after Isha prayers last night, although many pilgrims chose to walk to the tent city.

More than 10,000 food outlets have been set up to feed the faithful. Bakeries are equipped to make 10 million loaves of bread a day.

The Ministry of Health is on full alert, waiting to serve the guests of God. “We have opened 29 health centers in Mina, 46 in Arafat and six in Muzdalifah,” said Dr. Khaled Mirghalani of the Health Ministry.

“We have huge stockpiles of medicines to combat any outbreak of disease. However, there are no reports of any contagious diseases among the pilgrims,” he said.

The pilgrims will spend the day in prayer and meditation in Mina, which has been transformed into a site of fireproof tents.

Before dawn on Saturday, the faithful will move toward Mount Arafat, a site revered in Islam, for the culmination of the Haj, symbolizing the Final Judgment.

They will then return to Mina the next day after spending the night in Muzdalifa to stone at Jamrat, or pillars representing the devil, and there sacrifice animals. They will spend two more days in Mina to take part in the symbolic stoning of the devil.

The precise number of pilgrims has not been published. Yesterday was the last day for residents of the Kingdom to secure Haj permits to take part in this year’s pilgrimage.

Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Sajeeni, director general of the Passport Department, said Wednesday that up until Tuesday evening 1.39 million Muslims had come from overseas. Haj Minister Iyad Madani has said that some 500,000 Saudis and expatriate workers will take part in the Haj.

Hospitals and health centers have been set up to aid the faithful who should find the Haj easier this year thanks to the cooler climate. Local temperatures vary between 17 and 32 degrees Celsius (63 and 90 Fahrenheit).

Among the early arrivals to Mina were old and young pilgrims who felt it was better to start out in advance rather than getting caught up in the general rush today.

“We came in early because the weather is pleasant and we came on foot from Makkah,” said Saghir Ushani and his five friends. “It took us three hours to reach Mina, but we took a lot of breaks,” said Saghir, a French national.

There were many visitors to Jamrat Al-Aqaba, a place that will be visited by every pilgrim on Sunday for the stoning ritual. “We are here to familiarize ourselves with it. We will be coming here tomorrow along with our group. This will be our second Haj, and we know that it is extremely difficult to locate your tents at the last moment. So we are a bit like a pilot team for our group,” said another pilgrim who arrived early.

The road from Jeddah was in good condition and traffic moved swiftly. Busloads of pilgrims and trucks packed with sheep drove along the right lanes while police escorting VIPs whizzed by on the left.

The four checkpoints on the Jeddah-Makkah Expressway are fully manned, but caused no delay. In Mina itself, traffic congestion is being kept to a minimum by keeping small vehicles away from the place. Only 4x4 vehicles with permits were being allowed in. Abdul Raees and his extended family have come for Haj. Their group includes not only children but spouses and grandchildren as well, with the youngest member to join them just two months old. They had completed their tawaf in Makkah earlier in the day and took a taxi into Mina.

“We are so very happy to be here,” said Adil Muhammad Yusuf from Somalia. “We wanted to arrive early to beat the rush and it seems like we have succeeded. We walked from the beginning of this bridge with all our bags and children in tow. We have walked about two kilometers and Allah only knows how much more we have to walk. We want to get as close as possible to all the facilities before making our camp.”

2,253 posted on 01/29/2004 8:57:56 PM PST by StillProud2BeFree

To: Servant of the 9

You celebrating Mardi Gras?! How do you do colors?

2,254 posted on 01/29/2004 8:57:59 PM PST by hummingbird ("If it wasn't for the insomnia, I could have gotten some sleep!")

To: Revel; Donna Lee Nardo

2,255 posted on 01/29/2004 8:59:21 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)

He & the missus are still heavily in the picture

I'm afraid I would have to agree with you on that assessment. Loved the varmint analogy. Lol.

2,256 posted on 01/29/2004 9:01:13 PM PST by Oorang ( "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop)

To: StillProud2BeFree

2,257 posted on 01/29/2004 9:02:43 PM PST by Cindy

To: StillProud2BeFree

Oh right. That Jack Ryan. And yes, Sean Connery is Bond, James Bond.

2,258 posted on 01/29/2004 9:05:25 PM PST by Oorang ( "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop)

bookmarking and heading to bed...

2,259 posted on 01/29/2004 9:06:27 PM PST by Hegemony Cricket (Dodging the Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune)

To: StillProud2BeFree

Wow, looks like Woodstock. (Now who's being silly).

2,260 posted on 01/29/2004 9:09:01 PM PST by Oorang ( "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop)

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