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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - August 2006

Posted on 08/01/2006 9:51:52 PM PDT by nwctwx

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Syria Tells Troops to Be Ready for Battle
(Full Story)

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has placed his military on full alert, citing "regional challenges", and vowed to continue supporting the "Palestinian and Lebanese resistance more than ever".

In a speech to mark the Syrian Army national day, Mr Assad said the volatile situation across the Middle East required "vigilance, preparation and readiness" and ordered all units of the armed forces to be on alert.

The comments were interpreted by Israel as a morale booster to the Syrian armed forces and not a call to battle. Israeli intelligence chiefs have assessed that Syria is not in the mood for an open war and is instead content to resupply Hezbollah guerillas in Lebanon.

Iranian Cleric Asks Muslims to Send Weapons to Hezbollah
Blair Says Syria, Iran Risk Confrontation

Iran and Syria Beat the Drums of War

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1,201 posted on 08/13/2006 8:39:23 PM PDT by Godzilla (OK, who stopped payment on my reality check?)
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To: Cindy; penguino
You're welcome Cindy.

In light of the recent UK terrorism arrests I'm going back a couple of weeks to one of penguino's posts. For some reason the post keeps gnawing at me, especially this paragraph:

In these hot conditions experienced by the Muslim countries, the leviathan security organs in the event of confusion, a clear and imminent danger would be felt on the lives of the ruling forced to act in a more repressive and barbaric people with resentment and raises all categories of society, and this is in the interest of "Al Qaeda", which has performed well in the definition of the world the fact that authoritarian governments. Then become suitable airspace Telahm jihad cells and the entry of large numbers of al-Qaeda, which puts the entire nation before a fait accompli where no third option. The Islamic State or the United States!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1659022/posts?page=1997#1997

Don't know if it is connected to recent events, but...

1,202 posted on 08/13/2006 8:41:06 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: freeperfromnj
Well now, detention hall for those boys! Thanks very much fffnj. Did you see this:

2 Missing Egyptian Students Found @ Mysterious Pizza Shop w/ Terror Ties

1,203 posted on 08/13/2006 8:45:38 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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Arrests prompt more Mich. bridge patrols

8/13/2006, 11:20 p.m. ET
The Associated Press

CARO, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has increased patrols near the bridge connecting Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas after prosecutors said they believe three men jailed on terrorism charges were targeting the 5-mile-long span.

Tuscola County Prosecutor Mark E. Reene said investigators believe the men were targeting the Mackinac Bridge. He declined to say what led investigators to that belief.

"The additional patrols are being conducted to deter, detect and allow for a more timely response to any possible threats made to the bridge," the Coast Guard said in a statement Sunday.....

http://www.nj.com/newsflash/war/index.ssf?/base/national-69/1155526144172050.xml&storylist=njterror


1,204 posted on 08/13/2006 8:46:22 PM PDT by freeperfromnj
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To: Oorang

I did see that report. Pizza? Yeah right. Yet they insist that their are no terror ties to the students (even though they're spread out in like 5 different states). I'm sure this isn't the last we'll be hearing about these guys.


1,205 posted on 08/13/2006 8:49:38 PM PDT by freeperfromnj
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Inside Scoop on Islamic Cell Phone Buyers Who Planned to Blow Up Mackinac Bridge
By Debbie Schlussel

By now, you've probably read the news that the three Palestinians caught in Caro, Michigan with 1,000 TracFone cellphones are involved in a plot to blow up Michigan's Mackinac Bridge (it connects both Michigan peninsulas). Mackinac Bridge site here.

But here's what you didn't read:

Sources tell DebbieSchlussel.com that the men are from Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the group that works in concert with HAMAS in performing homicide bombings in Israel. The group once even considered merging with HAMAS, at the time that it was headed by University of South Florida professor Sami Al-Arian, a founder of the group. Maybe now sleepy Americans will awaken to note that Palestinian terrorism is not just Israel's problem. It's America's.

Sources say the plot was uncovered because law enforcement personnel observed two or more other men videotaping the Mackinac Bridge.

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/

1,206 posted on 08/13/2006 8:49:44 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: Oorang

Interesting. Do you think something is going to go down this week? I feel that things aren't right (which is why I'm still up) reading the TM.


1,207 posted on 08/13/2006 8:52:30 PM PDT by freeperfromnj
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To: freeperfromnj; Oorang

And as a follow-on, if Hamas is sticking their fingers in our food, does that mean we get to wipe their smarmy little faces off the earth once and for all?


1,208 posted on 08/13/2006 8:53:57 PM PDT by SlowBoat407 (What is our exit strategy in the war on poverty?)
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To: freeperfromnj

Boy, I sure don't know. I'm of the view that something will happen when they have the opportunity and they don't get caught. I am concerned about August 22nd, give or take a few days. Of course I don't want anything to happen tomorrow - my brother is on an airplane back to Europe and I'm on a plane early September. Ugh.


1,209 posted on 08/13/2006 9:10:43 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: SlowBoat407

Sounds good to me Slow Boat!


1,210 posted on 08/13/2006 9:12:22 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: nwctwx; Godzilla; All
SNIP:
"Lebanon will be, I think, the last state to sign a peace treaty with Israel," UN ambassador Nouhad Mahmoud told CNN television's "Late Edition" program. The diplomat added that the 15,000 Lebanese soldiers to be dispatched to south Lebanon to help keep the peace alongside a similarly-sized international UN force "are not going to use force" to disarm the Hizbullah militia which has been battling Israel. (AFP)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1683168/posts

1,211 posted on 08/13/2006 9:16:10 PM PDT by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: Donna Lee Nardo
and the jihadi snakes..

The upcoming "Snakes on a Plane" movie had nothing on these highly toxic human beings who call themselves jihadis and who are every bit as lethal as the most poisonous serpent on the planet.

1,212 posted on 08/13/2006 9:19:28 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: Oorang
Not too many swarthy types will pass for Norwegians

And unless airport scanning equipment includes full body scans, the possibility of body cavities being used for other than their intended use is something that must not be overlooked.

1,213 posted on 08/13/2006 9:23:45 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: Godzilla
I didn't realize I was so prolific.

But prolific in a GOOD way! Thanks for your/our summaries!

1,214 posted on 08/13/2006 9:31:55 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: Oorang
I believe, our various administrations over the past few decades are willing to be held hostage..

I agree - and I'd add the word "quite" in front of the word "willing."

1,215 posted on 08/13/2006 9:33:42 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: freeperfromnj; AmericanInTokyo

Thanks very much for the info!

"The suspect, identified as Hamad Riaz Samana, 21, of Los Angeles, was quietly taken into custody last week by counter-terrorism officials as part of a probe that began with the arrest of two men in Torrance suspected of robbing gas stations. The investigation, sources said, has involved more than 100 FBI agents and Los Angeles police detectives as well as counter-terrorism specialists with other federal and local agencies. "


It's interesting that this doesn't get more attention in the news.


1,216 posted on 08/13/2006 9:44:51 PM PDT by FairOpinion (Dem Foreign Policy: SURRENDER to our enemies. Real conservatives don't help Dems get elected.)
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To: MamaDearest
Until TSA "gets real," they're part of the problem and not part of the solution. Sticking to my belief they ought to be modeling their security on El Al.

I agree completely.

1,217 posted on 08/13/2006 10:20:57 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: JustPiper
I do know the unmoved Chertoff sure was very rattled yesterday

They're all looking VERY grim these days.

Based on the looks on their faces, something is still coming.....

1,218 posted on 08/13/2006 10:22:54 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Oorang
Terror training in UK National Parks

Snip: SUSPECTED terrorists have been carrying out training exercises in some of England and Wales's most popular national parks, British newspaper The Guardian has reported, citing unnamed security sources.

According to the newspaper, undercover detectives, believed to be from London's Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorist branch, have been monitoring groups of around 20 men, some of whom have known terrorist connections.

The suspected terrorists have been carrying out their exercises, which did not involve explosives or weapons training, in the Lake District, in northwest England, and investigators have apparently built up evidence to be passed on to government prosecutors.

"Police believe they have clear evidence that the men were preparing for a mission of some sort" instead of vacationing, said The Guardian.

1,219 posted on 08/13/2006 10:23:46 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: nwctwx

Thanks for the reminder.
Seems Brian Ross at ABC has some "inside" sources.


1,220 posted on 08/13/2006 10:28:02 PM PDT by Velveeta
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