Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Three

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Twenty-Three (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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LNG ship attack a potential disaster
Full Story

WASHINGTON - A terrorist attack on a tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas could cause massive damage a third of a mile away and could send a vapor cloud billowing more than 1.5 miles, government scientists say.

With the the nation clamoring for more natural gas, policy-makers are trying to figure out how to safely import large quantities of liquefied natural gas or LNG.

Related:
Terror attack the top danger of LNG transport, study finds
Google Search: "LNG"

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

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[Godzilla]

Drudge saying that top White House official calling the Zarqawi arrest report dubious. No link yet.

This is what I would expect in either case. It may take another day or so for this whole thing to playout.

[Velveeta]

Michelle Malkin is a great American.

Thanks for the links.

[Godzilla]

This now being evaluated by both Fox and Wash Times/UPI, though neither is really going forward yet, probably ready to launch should official confirmation come out.

….snippette….. A semi-official daily reported Tuesday Iraqi police captured an "important terrorist," believed to be Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in a raid east of Baghdad. There was no official confirmation of the report. The daily al-Sabah said it received information a "very important terrorist figure" was captured in the city of Diali during a large-scale raid by U.S.-backed Iraqi police.

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050104-095924-4037r.htm

[Velveeta]

Heading out soon to stock up on dwindling supplies.

7-9 inches of snow headed our way.

(I do love the snow!)

[freeperfromnj]

Fox News and Washington Times - very encouraging (praying it's true). We need to get this evil murdering terrorist off the streets of Iraq.

[all4one]

A little off topic...but I hope that this story is hitting the press all over the globe....hey AQ....just wanted to let you know this little piece of news!

Gallup: Avg. American owns 1.7 Guns

Press Image of Gun Owner Not Far Off, Except for All Those Women

By E&P Staff Published: January 04, 2005 10:00 AM ET

NEW YORK A Gallup Poll released this morning reveals that the average American owns 1.7 guns, with the average gun owner possessing 4.4 of them. The press is quick to promote stereotypes of the average gun owner as a white male, most likely Republican, living in a rural area or the South. But how well does reality match the image? The new Gallup Poll shows that the stereotype is not that far off, but with several twists.

For one thing, one out of three American women say they own a gun. That's not much below the overall mark of 40% for all American adults.

As for other elements of the stereotype: More than half (53%) of Republicans own guns, compared with 36% of political independents and 31% of Democrats. Whites are more likely than nonwhites to own (44% and 24%, respectively), according to Gallup.

Residents of the South are significantly more likely than those living in other regions to report owning a gun. More than half of those living in rural areas (56%) own a gun, compared with 40% of suburbanites and 29% of those living in urban areas.

From 1959 through 1993, an average of 47% of Americans reported having a gun in their homes. Since that time, household gun ownership has dropped to an average of 40%.

Gallup also asked those with guns in their households about the total number of guns they have. A majority of gun owners (62%) have more than one gun on their properties, including 29% who say they have five or more guns.

Link to Article

[Velveeta]

Thanks for the update.

There's actually another update at your same link:
http://www.wnbc.com/news/4044726/detail.html

This creep lied time and again, even blaming the laser targeting the plane on his 7 year old daughter!

[Velveeta]

"Semi-official daily".

Hmmm. This is getting veeerrry interesting.

[Godzilla]

Hmmm. This is getting veeerrry interesting.

Plus the fact that UPI and Fox are starting to chew on it might indicate something is up. But as I said before, IF this is true, they'll keep a lid on it as long as possible in order to corral up the other key leaders and protect Iraqi officials from revenge attacks/kidnappings.

[appalachian_dweller]

MS13 is a particularly violent gang. There have been numerous violent incidents in the N. Va. area resulting in deaths. I believe they make their money via the drug trade.

Last year a body turned up less than a mile from where I hunt (I think it was the handy work of MS13).


Pure Speculation on my part:

Not sure an alliance between the two would be possible. Their goals are too different. MS13 wants to sell drugs and control the streets while AQ wants to destroy the streets. Non-muslim gang members are infidels too.

[Godzilla]

This up on another thread, am checking sources now.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1313747/posts

BREAKING: ZARQAWI CAPTURED!
WMCA - New York City ^ | 1.04.2005
Posted on 01/04/2005 9:37:34 AM PST by KMC1

ABU MUSAB AL ZARQAWI arrested! Matt Drudge had it first. He was also the first to state that our Defense Department was denying the report.

Sources at the Pentagon I have spoken with moments ago are NOT denying the report however. Instead they instructed all interested to look for a news conference to happen with a high-ranking official.

"It is unlikely that Defense would ever confirm a report before letting the top man be the one to break the news," said the source, who serves as a chief military advisor to the Defense Department.

"It is more important to expect a major press conference to be called by the President or the Secretary of Defense."

"They never do these things out of their proper order."
MORE DETAILS AS THEY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP...INCLUDING PENTAGON BRASS AT 2:20pm EST.


(Excerpt) Read more at kmclive.com ...

[Godzilla]

Thread pulled due to duplicate. However, blog is Kevin McKellog (sp), who is reasonably legit. Says wait for details at a later press conference. We'll have to wait and see.

[SlowBoat407]

I seem to remember a report not too long ago wherein MS-13 was working with AQ to the extent of targeting police and perhaps even running some of their drugs.

I offer this as a prod to anyone who has more in this direction.

[appalachian_dweller]

I've heard the reports of MS13 targeting police officers for ambush operations. Haven't seen reports (YET) of any AQ involvement.

I wouldn't rule out an alliance between the two, though I think it highly unlikely. The enemy of my enemy is my friend thing could come into play here.

Thinking out loud....
AQ makes their money from drugs out of Afghanistan. MS13 makes their money off drugs. Maybe an alliance is not that far fetched after all. AQ would be the supplier, MS13 would be the street dealing apparatus. Both would make their money. Now here's a scary thought: AQ provides weapons and training for the MS13 members. MS13 is now moving into more rural areas too.

[Godzilla]

The Abu Musab al-Zarqawi plot thickens. Kurdish official is now saying that he was not 'arrested'. Reports said 'captured' could be parsing words. Still waiting to see if there is a DoD press conference this afternoon est.

[penguino]

You might want to take a look at Jill's site at the piece "There he is the fighting brother Ubay Mus'ab Alzrqawy" posted on 1/3/2005.

It sounds like they're praising Zarqawi eulogy style here. They're recalling the heroic events of his life story and repeatedly refer to him as "the brave hero" and want his courageous life to be an example to future generations.

It looks like they're saying that Zarqawi ultimately fell in the attack on the airport at Kandahar City. Apparently this was Allah's will as they offer their last prayers of praise in this piece.

[flutters]

Interesting article in the Columbus, Ohio news today that is related to an El Salvador gang:

http://www.nbc4i.com/news/4046291/detail.html
Columbus Officer Arrests Previously Deported Gang Leader

[Godzilla]

You might want to take a look at Jill's site at the piece "There he is the fighting brother Ubay Mus'ab Alzrqawy" posted on 1/3/2005.

I did, and have to admit, I have trouble following the style of writing. I thought he had made pronouncements since, but don't have the data available.

[penguino]

I just wanted you to be aware of it.

[Cindy]

Old Sarge,

Well now, the contents seem to be hiding --- only the directory is showing.

Cindy
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