.jpg)
Posted on 11/13/2007 9:10:59 PM PST by Stoat
Plot ... attack on Glasgow Airport in June
MY first duty is to protect the British people and our national security.
There is no greater priority, no more important responsibility than the safety of all our citizens.
Terrorism can hit us anywhere from any place.
It is no longer simply the problem of one country or region. It crosses borders and affects us all, from the September 11 attacks to the Madrid and Bali bombings.
And in London on July 7, 2005 we suffered the horrific loss of life from terrorism in our own streets.
But just as the terrorists use every method and the very freedoms we enjoy to kill and maim people, so we must also adopt new tools to beat the terrorists, secure our borders and create a safe global society.
We will work with America and all countries of the European Union to defeat terrorist extremism.
We will ensure police and security services have every tool they need to investigate and bring to justice those who threaten our safety.
PM ... no quick fixes
That’s why we have doubled the security budget since September 11, 2001 and why we will increase it even further in the years to come.
And yes, when our enforcement agencies need new and stronger powers, we will not hesitate to deliver them.
That’s why our new antiterrorism Bill will mean tougher penalties for terrorist acts, and tougher measures to deal with potential and actual terrorists.
We must also make sure that we continually update the measures we have in place to protect the public.
That’s why following the attempted terrorist attacks of June 30 in Glasgow and London, I asked Sir Alan West, the former head of Defence Intelligence, and head of the Navy, now the Labour minister for security, to take a fresh look at the advice we give companies and public bodies who are responsible for crowded places so they can improve their resilience and vigilance against attacks.
The report he will publish today makes key recommendations for the protection of our national security.
But if we are going to win this fight, we must not just strengthen our police and security resources, or improve our protection against attack.
We must also build better community relations and a stronger sense of our shared British values – what is sometimes called winning the battle of hearts and minds.
We must act now to engage young people from all backgrounds, working with them to build stronger communities in this generation and the next. We must isolate Islamic extremists who in our colleges and local communities seek to manipulate and divide our society.
So we will support community projects and moderate voices that stand up to radicalisation and reject violent extremism. And at the same time we will promote understanding overseas.
We will celebrate and build upon those things that unite Britain – the shared values, traditions and aspirations that promote a strong shared British culture and identity.
The problem we face is complex. There are no simple solutions or quick fixes.
As I said on Monday we face a generation-long challenge. Government can do many things, but it cannot by itself build a society where extremism cannot flourish, and terrorists cannot strike.
That takes commitment from every community, and vigilance from every one of us. It takes partnerships that stretch far beyond Whitehall, with everyone – schools and universities, churches and mosques, police officers and members of the public – playing their part to the full.
It is a battle which we will have to fight street by street, community by community, and year by year.
But standing together, resolute and calm, we can win it.
Brown hails Bush's war (Great Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers glowing endorsement)
Good luck waking the Brits up.
Nice to see PM Brown and Sarkozy choosing the right path (after seeing confidential intel reports??) to join Howard and Harper and Bush and Koizumi, et al.
Close the terroist training center madrassas and mosques. Kick any and all islamists back to whatever 7th century hell-hole they crawled out of. End the invasion of illegal barbarians. End the invasion of LEGAL barbarians.
End of lesson.
“no no! now you’re taking what I said too seriously”
Agreed. He is saying all the right things lately; hopefully actions and policy will mirror his words closely.
FR thread from November 12:
Gordon Brown I love the USA (wants to make ties even stronger)
re: “hearts and minds”
A huge problem is that so many millions of “hearts and minds” are so badly corrupted by Islamofascism and/or leftist b.s.
Hard to succeed in stopping terrorism when millions are working against you..... still, it is fortunate that there are some good leaders in place in the USA, UK, France, and Germany. Could be a lot better, but could also be A LOT worse (i.e, the Demagogues could take over in the USA if the media types have their way).
A huge problem is that so many millions of “hearts and minds” are so badly corrupted by Islamofascism and/or leftist b.s.
All very true.
From the article: We must isolate Islamic extremists who in our colleges and local communities seek to manipulate and divide our society.
Can you imagine the absolutely unrestrained, screeching and apoplectic Hell that would be unleashed upon President Bush if he were to dare suggest something similar as pertaining to the Marxists and anti-American, pro-Jihadist trash that infest our Universities here?
Hard to succeed in stopping terrorism when millions are working against you..... still, it is fortunate that there are some good leaders in place in the USA, UK, France, and Germany. Could be a lot better, but could also be A LOT worse (i.e, the Demagogues could take over in the USA if the media types have their way).
My great hope is that thoughtful voters will look at the leaders whom you so rightly mention and then look at Mrs. Bill Clinton and say "ummm....do you honestly expect us to think of you as an intellectual or moral equal to THEM??"
If they do, Mrs Bill Clinton will be making bushel-baskets full of money on the lecture circuit but will not be having a direct effect upon policy in 2009.
Maybe this is the sequel to "While England Slept".
A fascinating site that appears to be a great resource! Thank you VERY much for posting, it's sincerely appreciated and has been duly bookmarked in the stoatputer :-)
Here's a quality adult beverage for you
Thank you, the global terrorism incident map is a very good resource. Also good is the link from the global terrorism page to the illegal alien incident site; when the data is grouped on one page it may hit shockingly close to home for many Americans.
More likely they see at least the possibility of a liberal grabbing the WH and if that happens they know we can no longer be depended on to come to their aid, militarily, should it become necessary.
They are waking up to what the world will be like when a liberal pulls the teeth from the American Military and are trying to cover themselves.
Britain has a powerful army, navy and airforce. Gordon Brown isn’t worried about being invaded by Germany or France - Britain has 200 more main battle tanks in Europe than Europe has in Britain.
The reason Gordon (the disgusting socialist) seems to be channeling the equally disgusting socialist Tony Blair, is because he has the same perception that Blair has. The Anglosphere - (now including France!) - needs to act together against Islamic Fascism, or hang separately.
Russia
Great graphic except the ice the Scots have watered it down enough with adding more water :o)
Sorry about that....here's a nice 'neat' one for you then :-)
:o)
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.