Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Two

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Twenty-Two (Index)

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

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Connect these dots, now
Full Story

"We should have secured the Mexican border."

That could be the pitiful lament we hear from negligent U.S. officials if Al Qaeda pulls off an attack on the United States using weapons of mass destruction smuggled across our southern frontier.

Were that horrendous event to happen, leaders in the administration and Congress would be justly hit with the same question that was perhaps unjustly cast at them and their predecessors after the unprecedented Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Why didn't they connect the dots?

Related:
Bordering on Nukes?
'Bin Laden has fatwa for nuclear attack'
Jihadists Anticipate Imminent Nuclear Strike Against U.S.

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"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."

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Threat Matrix "TM'er" Tips	Link to Thread Twenty-One "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~	Cindy's Links of Interest
TM Code of Conduct		ExSoldier's Invaluable Tips
TM's 'Be on the Lookout'		Godzilla's Summaries
Threat Matrix Book List		Arabic Image Links

[MamaDearest]

Editorial - Kofi, Chirac should be sharing Saddam's cell

China puts plans for world domination on hold

North Korea says Japan sanctions would mean WAR

North Korean agent arrested for abduction of Christian missionary

Cuban government warns US diplomatic mission to remove Christmas decoration or face consequences

Cuba preparing for possible US attack

Hemispheric Security - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay

Detroit 1st to carry Muslim "Bridges TV"

Muslim couple sues government over firing

Imam claims he was never alone with girl he is accused of raping

Islamic Hamas postpones rally on 17th for security reasons

[Oorang]

Good news Godzilla! Glad to hear you are on the mend.

[Oorang]

My, my, those North Korea links are interesting. Lil' Kim sounds as if he is just itching to go to battle; unfortunately.

[MamaDearest]

My, my, those North Korea links are interesting.

Between the North Korea and Cuba links, there seem to be itchy trigger fingers and hairline boundaries for error and we haven't even brought Iran, China or Russia into the quotient.

[Cindy]

NOTE: If anyone has any updates (I could have missed them) on these stories; I would appreciate it. If anyone are articles with urls to add to this list, please do. Thank you.

ON THE NET...

NBC4i.com: "Columbus, Ohio - "NUMEROUS PROPANE TANKS STOLEN FROM STORE Witness Said He Saw Truck, People" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Burton said a witness called the store as the theft occurred. The manager on duty then called police, but the suspects left the scene before police arrived. The witness said he saw a large white Ryder truck and two sets of feet between the store and cages.") (Updated November 30, 2004) (Read More...)

TheDenverChannel.com: Denver - 7NEWS Investigation Into Missing Propane Spurs FBI Probe One Tank Could Destroy Small Building" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The FBI is contacting its Joint Terrorist Task Forces in Washington and around the country after 7NEWS Investigator John Ferrugia asked federal officials about hundreds of gallons of missing liquid propane gas. About 100 propane gas cylinders have been stolen since July and so far, none of them has been recovered, Ferrugia said.") (Updated November 8, 2004) (Read More...)

MOB MAGAZINE.com: "FBI LOOKING INTO THEFTS OF PROPANE TANKS" (March 20, 2003) (Read More...)

[Cindy]

CORRECTION: If anyone HAS articles...

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://meshawir.2aliraq.com/
meshawir@hotmail.com
http://meshawir.4lebnan.com//jabhah.gif
http://meshawir.4lebnan.com//meshawer.gif
http://meshawir.4lebnan.com
meshawir@hotmail.com
http://members.hostedscripts.com/top.cgi?user=ila000
meshawir@hotmail.com
http://www.haywired.com/meshawir/english.html
meshawir@hotmail.com

[Cindy]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4096993.stm

Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 December, 2004, 06:32 GMT

"Greek passengers held at gunpoint"

"There have been reports of gunshots coming from the bus"


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "About two dozen passengers are being held hostage at gunpoint on a bus in the Greek capital Athens.

Armed officers have surrounded the vehicle, which was hijacked just before dawn on its route from the town of Marathon into central Athens.

The driver of the bus escaped. He said there were two gunmen, both Albanian, a police source told Reuters news agency.

Witnesses said at least two shots were fired at police when they arrived at the scene shortly after the takeover.

"The bus is stopped, police have surrounded it," a police official said.

He said a group of negotiators had arrived at the scene, which was outside a nightclub.

Motive unknown

The gunmen are said to be carrying hunting rifles or shotguns.

A police spokesman said they were probably Albanian.

"We cannot say it 100%, but it is very likely according to our information," he said."

[Cindy]

http://www.ekathimerini.com/
EKATHIMERINI.com - Greece's International English Language Newspaper

[Cindy]

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT - Consular Information Sheet: "GREECE"
http://travel.state.gov/travel/greece.html

[Cindy]

NOTE:

I am posting the updates to the Greek Bus Hijacking here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1301654/posts

[Revel]

Just found this and more on a TB2000 thread...(supose to be from IH)

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?s=3f50a84f88462c8e1006fb8e7c34ee05&t=132422


"The Last Warning to Italy.

Spread the message.

The Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades are here; beware America, U.K., Italy, Japan, The Netherlands and those who occupy Iraq.


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"My Jihad is bigger than your Jihad"
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[Myrddin]

I read through the posting on IH. It includes the familiar reminder that Islamic terrorists have an obligation to warn before striking. The message is claimed to be the warning and absolution of responsibility. Probably more hot air.

[Cindy]

http://www.hindustantimes.com/onlineCDA/PFVersion.jsp?article=http://10.81.141.122/news/5983_1150511,00430005.htm

"Alert in London as explosive material gets stolen"

UK Bureau
London, December 13

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "All anti-terrorist units have been put on high alert following the theft of 10 large propane gas canisters from a warehouse in Shepherd's Bush in west London. Scotland Yard's senior detectives suspect that the theft could have been masterminded by Al-Qaeda, and terrorists linked to the dreaded outfit could be planning a massive gas bomb blast in London.

A senior detective was quoted saying on Sunday night: "This is a very serious situation. It is enough explosive material to cause large devastation and loss of life." The canisters, each containing 47kg (103lb) of gas, were stolen last weekend.

The theft has the detectives recall that two years ago, Al-Qaeda terrorists had driven a truck loaded with propane gas bottles into a Tunisian synagogue, killing 14 German tourists. They have also tried to use small gas canisters as grenades hidden in children's toys."

[Cindy]

Thanks Revel.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1301654/posts?page=117#117
to: Jane_N

"Hostage situation in Stockholm"
http://www.aftonbladet.se/

"Suspected bomb in central Stockholm"
www.expressen.se

"Suspected bomb in central Stockholm"
http://www.svt.se/texttv/

117 posted on 12/15/2004 2:09:02 AM PST by dob

[Cindy]

WASHINGTON TIMES.com: 'FORMER FBI AGENT CITES PENETRATION OF CIA BY CHINA" by Bill Gertz (December 15, 2004) (Read More...)

[Cindy]

UPDATE...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/203815_ferry15.html

Wednesday, December 15, 2004


"Ferry stopped by bomb scare
'Suspicious' package turns out to be student's backpack"


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Troopers received a report of a "suspicious" package dumped by a young man who then "fled from the boat," Trooper Scott Harter said. A bomb unit eventually determined that the backpack contained a thermos, a calculator and papers. It also contained information that led troopers to its owner.


Located at his home, the unidentified young man told them it was his last day of classes at a Seattle school and he was just throwing his backpack away, Harter said."

[Cindy]

INFRAGARD.net
http://www.infragard.net/

[Cindy]

http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=41939

"U.S. Muslim event
hails Khomeini
Mainstream figures speak at 'tribute to the great Islamic visionary'"

Posted: December 15, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern



By Art Moore
© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A Texas Muslim organization held a special event honoring the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini, advertised as a "tribute to the great Islamic visionary."

With the aim of cultivating "the unity of the Muslim ummah [brotherhood] around the globe," the Metroplex Organization of Muslims in North Texas, a Shia group, invited prominent local and national Muslim leaders to the seminar Saturday, including Mohammad Asi, the former imam of the Islamic Center in Washington, D.C., who has been monitored by U.S. law enforcement for ties to Tehran's radical regime"