Obama: No ‘credible intelligence’ of imminent attack on U.S. over Thanksgiving

The Washington Times ^ | November 25, 2015 | Dave Boyer

[jazusamo]

Saying U.S. counter-terrorism officials haven't uncovered any credible threat of pending attacks, President Obama urged Americans Wednesday to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.

"Right now, we know of no specific and credible intelligence indicating a plot on the homeland," Mr. Obama said after meeting in the White House situation room with FBI Director James B. Comey, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and others. "We continue to do everything possible to prevent attacks at home and abroad."

Mr. Obama said it's "understandable" for Americans to worry about terrorist attacks following the Nov. 13 killing spree in Paris by extremists of the Islamic State. And he said it's useful for people to be "vigilant."

"If you see something suspicious, say something," the president said. "But otherwise, Americans should go about their usual Thanksgiving weekend activities, spending time with family and friends and celebrating our blessings."

The president said U.S. military, intelligence and law-enforcement agencies "are on the case."

[jazusamo]

Hopefully this turns out better than his proclamation that ISIS was contained.

[Sacajaweau]

Paris didn’t have a credible threat either.

[G Larry]

I agree!

Obama has “no credible intelligence”...

[2ndDivisionVet]

Translation: Get out in the yard and dig a survival shelter.

[cuban leaf]

Ok, NOW I’m worried.

[MortMan]

The message could easily have been a go-code.

[Mom MD]

Yup. Now I’m worried....

[Gaffer]

Well, at least at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, anyways.

Chickensh!t peckerwood.

[Vision]

...from that contained jv team.

[Original Lurker]

What the heck does that queer know..??

[redfreedom]

No attack because ISIS is contained.

[pgkdan]

Obama: No ‘credible intelligence’ of imminent attack on U.S. over Thanksgiving

Oh great! That statement practically guarantees a terrorist attack this weekend. If it happens I hope it's in DC.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Is it me or is that a dumb thing to say? There is no need to say that. Now if there is an attack he will look like an idiot. Why risk it?

[Buckeye McFrog]

Why is “Duck and Cover” suddenly playing in my head?

[LostPassword]

Did that come from the original intelligence reports?

Or edited versions?

Or did he just lookup up from doing his march madness brackets and not see a ticker in the bottom of espn saying that we’re all screwed so he assumes everything is ok?

[jazusamo]

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[Calpublican]

How would he know?

Supposedly he does not want to see intelligence on groups he views favorably. My guess is that includes all Radical Islamic Terrorist groups.

[Iron Munro]

This right here is funny - I don't care who you are:

Obama: No 'credible intelligence'

That says it all.

[rainee]

I feel so much safer now..

[BerniesFriend]

Obama: No credible intelligence of imminent attack on U.S. over Thanksgiving

I know..I called..they said they are watching the Panthers/Cowboys game tomorrow..too busy..