Bush Warns of 'Catastrophic Power' in Terror War

Reuters via Yahoo ^ | 6-10-02 | Patricia Wilson

[Pharmboy]

I know I will get flamed for saying this, but what the h*ll good is our liberty and freedom if we're dead? Or if we can't leave our houses to go to work? We will have to lose some freedoms temporarily so we can survive. Just my opinion--and I hope the administrations.

Ef the jihadists--now.

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[neutrino]

Ef the jihadists--now.

You'll hear no disagreement from me!

[Diddle E. Squat]

Ya know, the timing of these announcements has me concerned about tomorrow, with all the symbolism of that date and the just concluded eclipse. Wonder if the govt also is worried about tomorrow, hence announcements today to get out in front, and perhaps encourage extra vigilence. I'm not one to buy into a lot of these theories, but given the nature of these terrorists, pulling off something tomorrow wouldn't be that surprising. Hopefully nothing will happen, but keep an ear to the ground.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Better to lose 0.001% of the population (as with the 9-11 attacks) or 1%, or 10%, and still preserve the last free nation on earth.

FDR was right about at least one thing: FEAR.

Relax, live your life, and count your blessing that you or your sons are not being dragged off to foreign wars to die in great numbers.

And that the volunteers that stepped up to take this risk.

[Pharmboy]

During the RevWar and the War Between the States we--temporarily--lost some freedoms. We need to TEMPORARILY lose some freedoms again rather than lose 10% of the population as you say. I say NUTS.

[DCPatriot]

I believe it's more a policy crumb being thrown to the media in the Administration's
upcoming "strike 1st" mantra against countries that have said capability.

[freeeee]

We will have to lose some freedoms temporarily so we can survive. Just my opinion--and I hope the administrations.

Maybe you haven't been paying attention? The administration's position is that the war on terror is permanent and that terrorism will always be a threat.

Hate to burst your bubble, but every freedom you "temporarily" give up is gone forever.

That's why war was never officially declared. War powers invoked with a declaration of war are merely temporary.

Not trying to flame you, just trying to lend some brutal honesty.

[angkor]

with all the symbolism of that date and the just concluded eclipse.

Symbolism? Eclipse? Huh?

[Arkinsaw]

No thanks. "Live Free or Die" sounds better than "Live or Die Free".

There is no need for any of us to lose our Constitutional rights, even "temporarily". If the Federal government performs its Constitutional duty and secures the borders properly, manages immigration properly, properly prioritizes threats and reacts according to those threats rather than political correctness then the effect on our Constitutional rights will be minimal. Try that first.

[Pharmboy]

Thanks for your thoughtful post. But, I HAVE been paying attention--I live in NYC. I have great faith in this country (but am not implying that you don't); I just believe that it will take 5-10 years to root out the bulk of the terror threat. I'd rather have my kids alive and a bit less free here than many of us dead--and totally free...

[VillageBlacksmith]

Ef the jihadists--now.

Nice ring to it. It might even replace "Let's roll!"

[MVV]

Pinging FYI! Good night!

[Pharmboy]

No argument friend. All I am saying is that I would be willing for the government to TEMPORARILY be able to more aggressively listen in and be able to get search warrants, for example. It's our LIVES and our children's LIVES here...

[Diddle E. Squat]

Some have noted that 6/11 is 9 months after 9/11, hence the possible symbolism that tomorrow might bring a bigger attack, the resulting 'child' of 9/11. The moon(associated with Islam) eclipses the more powerful sun. Etc.

Not saying I buy it, but these terrorists do seem to get off on symbolism. So if there is a day with heightened risks, tomorrow could be one. Plus it would be an easy agreed upon date upon which they could prepare for without communicating among themselves.

[freeeee]

I just believe that it will take 5-10 years to root out the bulk of the terror threat.

The administration has an 80 year, or neverending time threshold in mind, depending on which statement you go by.

Terrorism is a method, not a man or a nation. It can't be killed.

Do you really think that in 5 or 10 years, those in government are going to say, "Ok Americans, thanks for giving us extraordinary powers in time of danger. We're all done hunting terrorists now, so we're giving up all those new powers we've wanted for years" ??

[Pharmboy]

You know I'd be lying if I said "yes" to your question; but at least we can SLOW THE MOFO'S DOWN in the next 5-10 years. maybe then they'll holler uncle...

[10mm]

Start slaughtering the muslims en masse until they BEG for peace. Then kill a few more just to show them what will happen to the rest of them if they ever get out of line.

My children will NOT grow up in a world where they have to fear getting blown up in a restaurant, park or school. If it means exterminating a billion muslims, so be it.

[cgk]

His prediction came on the same day that authorities captured an al Qaeda operative planning to attack the United States with a "dirty bomb,"

I don't know about anyone else, but I am growing tired of Reuters/AP articles not having their facts straight before they write an article.

Wasn't this guy arrested May 8th, and his "capture" was only announced today?

According to another Reuters/AP article, he was:

US Nabs "Dirty Bomb Suspect"

Jose Padilla, 31, also known as Abdullah al Muhajir, was arrested on May 8 as he flew from Pakistan via Zurich, Switzerland, to O'Hare International Airport.

Mrs Kus

[Pharmboy]

...and let's start with the Saudi Royal family.

(Can you imagine??? They give money to kill us and then stroll in to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness...at least the fat ugly fool had the sense to stay aout of NYC for the Belmont)