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"ORANGE": ASHCROFT Press Conference at 12:30
Fox News ^
| Feb 7, 2003
Posted on 02/07/2003 9:29:06 AM PST by RobFromGa
Edited on 04/22/2004 12:35:29 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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The Bush administration raised the national terror threat level from yellow to orange Friday, meaning the country is at "high risk" of a terrorist attack.
Attorney General John Ashcroft scheduled a news conference at 12:30 p.m. EST, at which time he planned to discuss the decision. He will be accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and FBI Director Robert Mueller.
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TOPICS: Breaking News; Government
KEYWORDS: ashcroft; homeland; ridge
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To: Constitution Day
I don't know about you, but I'm a little nervous!
I am very nervous this time, the media, but when Tom Ridge tells me to be prepared with supplies etc, well never heard that before, even on Y2K!
To: Trust but Verify
I thought that was a bit different. He said to go to their webiste to get some tips on how to form a family emergency plan. Given what Ashcroft said about the arrests in London, my guess is that they're worried about a chemical attack.
To: RobFromGa
To: spectre
They want us to stay "alert". Is that like walking around being Skitso? You mean like that guy that walks around the streets all over town for the past 30 years on high alert? He must be having trouble with his cellphone because he has to keep yelling into it, but he never gives the other party time to answer.
To: Trust but Verify
Someone from Justice Dept. suggested a family emergency plan? Like where to go or meet in the event of an attack? Did anyone else get that part?Yes they said it is a good idea for families to have plans on how to get in touch with each other etc; in case of anykind of emergencie.
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:02:23 AM PST
by
Spunky
To: eshu
He could just get up there to delver a press conference and we look at him and say, "Well, Ashcroft is orange, we must be a heightened state of warning today," etc.Are you coming over to clean off the coffee that I just spewed on my monitor!??
ROFLMAO!!!
To: Aggie Mama
I'm glad the hubby and I are back from our cruise. If the sh!t hits the fan, at least we'll be here for the children.
To: spectre
If you must wander around, at least look series. Do your part to deter the bad guys.
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:03:53 AM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
(History will record our response and judge or justify every nation in this hall.- GWB to the UN.)
To: Dane; eshu; chance33_98
Just bought another can of Spam yesterday, 25% reduced fat BTW, but does this Orange Alert mean I should go for the full 100% fat content next time?
To: Aggie Mama
The bit about the family emergency plan raised my eyebrows a bit.
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:05:48 AM PST
by
mewzilla
To: Peach
It is their holy mecca thing and is over end of next week.
To: RightWhale
>> "You mean like that guy that walks around the streets all over town..." "Can you hear me now?"
To: Dane
Speaking of juvenile, I stopped responding to color codes in third grade, the fact that our own govt. is treating the entire country like a a group of noisy children who won't be allowed to go out to recess until every last one of them folds their hands quietly is pretty infantilizing if you ask me.
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:07:03 AM PST
by
eshu
To: Semper Paratus
They said they have specific intell this time.
To: JustPiper
Tom Ridge tells me to be prepared with supplies etc That's interesting. What else did he say? Office bound here in NYC with no TV would appreciate any udates.
To: Aggie Mama
He also said first responders have been put on alert.
To: RightWhale
Just bought another can of Spam yesterday, 25% reduced fat BTW, but does this Orange Alert mean I should go for the full 100% fat content next time? You seem to be quite the connoseur of Spam. Spamming this thread with bad jokes.
But what the hey, do your hack comedian routine.
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:08:45 AM PST
by
Dane
To: JustPiper
If they hav specific intell, I wonder why they haven't gone straight to red? What's red mean? Incoming?
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:09:55 AM PST
by
mewzilla
To: Trust but Verify
I did get it, called my daughter. My son-in-law saying aw that ain't nothin', I relayed this has not been told to us ever! Go to the store!
To: Rain-maker
ROFL!
There really should be an archive of the "Pic of the Day".
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posted on
02/07/2003 10:10:39 AM PST
by
Dan Day
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