Terrorism a Possibility Behind Shootings

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[hoosierskypilot]

WASHINGTON

[Freedom2specul8]

Thank you for the ping conservative lawyer..

Maryland watch ping.

[AmericanVictory]

and FARC

We note that the tactics being used are those of the IRA and that the IRA has been training the narco-Marxists of Colombia, who have announced that they are going to join in the Islamist terror campaigns. Further, all of this has been subtly assisted and egged on by Clinton's allies in Beijing.

[valleygal]

I think he is one, too. "they are much more likely to be hit by lightening than they are to be shot by the sniper."

Tell that to the victims and their families.

[concerned about politics]

More than one truck?

One box type truck, and a Mini Van. Today, they also showed a Ford van. All White.

[PokeyJoe]

Under international military rules of war, if they are foreign combatants in the current war, they should be summarily shot by a firing squad from the 8th and I barracks.

[Don Corleone]

Any truth to the rumor that Congress is closing down again and moving to their bunkers in Byrdland? /sarcasm

[concerned about politics]

If the press were to report this as ME terrorism, 2 things could erupt:
Other cells join in.
American citizens arm themselves in great numbers, and eye every ME person around them like a hawk.

[Salvation]

It's about time.

All along I have said that this could be a small cell (alQaeda) working on their own.

[Freedom2specul8]

Prayer thread

Beltway Sniper Shootings FR THREAD ARCHIVES

[jobedo]

"nine killed , two wounded"
9/ 11

[Alberta's Child]

The day the U.S. government admits that these are Middle Eastern terrorists is the day the U.S. government already has the perps in custody. They can then stage an "arrest" a few days later, after everything has been quiet for a few days.

Nobody in government is ever going to admit that there is a group of foreign invaders in this country that has been trained, financed, and supplied right here.

[concerned about politics]

Breaking On Fox News Two Dark Skinned Individuals Hispanic/Middle Eastern Complexion

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[mc5cents]

One box type truck, and a Mini Van. Today, they also showed a Ford van. All White.

Actually, the Ford looked grey. Maybe brown. Hard to tell. A friend of mine has one just like it, and its tan. I think the key is the ladder rack on top.
How easy is it to change vehicles though? That is a wild goose chase IMHO. The guy will have to be caught in the act. He ain't got no brother to turn him in ala the unabomber, methinks. This guy is a true loner, nutcase, runs home to catch the news of his latest "adventure".
Just some thoughts. Thinking out loud.

[mdittmar]

considering the possibility that foreign or domestic terrorists are behind the sniper slayings of nine people in and around the nation's capital.

Hmmm,foreign or domestic terrorists,guess that covers it.

Sigh

[mc5cents]

Hmmm,foreign or domestic terrorists,guess that covers it.

"But it was clear as mud, but it covered the ground."
From "The Man Piaba" by Harry Belafonte.

[KeyLargo]

Report is now the Pentagon and U.S. Army Aviation will be involved. It may most likely be an Army OV-1 Mowhawk.

Go to:

http://www.airspacemag.com/ASM/Mag/Index/1997/FM/lotm.html

[wcbtinman]

"That they are sniper wanabees who could never hack it in our armed forces as a sniper."

Well, I guess that makes a guy who creeps up to within 150 or so yards of the victim, makes a one-shot kill, and gets away clean somehow less of a sniper?

This guy is 9 for 11 kills, has hit a target with every shot except one, and is still shootin'. That's as good as any military sniper could do it, and this "expert" is an ass.

[RightWhale]

terrorism experts say the shootings should not be classified as terrorist acts because the sniper has not given a reason for the shootings

They haven't been doing that lately anyway, except in Israel/Palestine. Except for the Tarot card and brass in one case, which might have not been left by the shooter anyway, there have been no claims. Don't know if it's causing terror, but it has affected business receipts in the area.

[hoosierskypilot]

The title is accurate. Webster's defines "concede" as "to admit as true or valid." Read the post. Bush admits that it may be the work of a foreign terrorist. Get it?

[thatdewd]

In reply to your points...

The first one would result no matter who was doing it, even if it was a string of serial killings. The terror effect on the populace would be noticed and used to their purposes. Only a complete news blackout could prevent that. It hasn't happened all over yet because they only have so many chips to put in the game and they have to space them out for effect.

The second one can be prevented by strong leadership from W. I honestly believe that if he simply explained it in an address to the people and stressed what he needed us to do and how to act, that nearly all would. Before you laugh, remember, most of those who would react that way are ultra conservatives who strongly support the president. His words would be enough. It would be their duty as citizens.