"ORANGE": ASHCROFT Press Conference at 12:30

Fox News ^ | Feb 7, 2003

[RobFromGa]

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.

[MrBambaLaMamba]

The best way to stop the use of color coded terror alerts, ensure peace, and end war is to kill the enemy.

[JustPiper]

Hopefully someone will post the text for you.

[Spunky]

See my Posting at #30

Just a few days before this report came out our local news was saying for all of us to be alert in regards to our food and water sources.

They said to be aware even out in the fields what is going on. We have a very large agriculture area here.

I think we are really getting into some serious business now.

[spunkets]

" What's red mean? Incoming?"

That would mean they got wind of some budget cuts headed their way.

[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

Huh, treating the country like children? Sorry if they were doing that they wouldn't be saying anything.

I guess you just got back from Mars and don't know that there is a war going on.

[JustPiper]

Here is a link for emergency preparedness:

Click Here

[Terry Mross]

Sounds like a Nostrodamas quoate. Very funny. I needed a laugh.

[angcat]

LOL!

[RightWhale]

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

Sorry to get series here, but amateur radio has often enough been the only means of communication during emergencies, and a lot of times it has been Morse code. If anyone is interested in preparedness, consider learning code and radio. You'll need a license to practice broadcasting unless there is an actual emergency, but the license is easy to get.

[JustPiper]

From Drudge:

AL-QAEDA IS TARGETING "SOFT" TARGET INTERESTS, SUCH AS COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, ENERGY, FINANCIAL, AND TRANSPORTATION SECTORS...

[freedomson]

The color code system is for the dummycrats.

[dansangel]

A number of people are greatly perturbed by this. Some are late getting to their place of employment. Others are forgetting to observe speed limits, forgetting to signal lane changes and even entering intersections on yellow. One confused citizen was observed to park his vehicle this morning straddling the line between two designated parking spaces. It is obvious that the threat of terrorism is nearly as distressing as actual terrorism.

SOP in Atlanta. :-)

[spunkets]

"They said they have specific intell this time."

They should say what that is, or show pics of the dead bodies of the plotters.

[Jim Noble]

>>The best way to stop the use of color coded terror alerts, ensure peace, and end war is to kill the enemy<<

Could we at least make a start by interning them?

[mewzilla]

Well, I draw the line at buying SPAM. I'll die from coronary artery disease before AQ gets me. You know, if all they're going to do is tell us too run to the store, gas up, and keep an eye on family members, maybe they could just skip the press conference part. Just announce the color upgrade and be done with it.

[Dan Day]

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

Or stock up on the fresh stuff:

[southernnorthcarolina]

Oh, my God! We went from yellow, without even stopping at pumpkin, straight to orange? When we get to vermilion, I'm heading for the basement.

[BonneBlue]

Agreed. The family emergency plan is what got my attention.
Not sure if I ever heard anything like that expressed or suggested before besides Y2K.

[nocommies]

AGREED, too many joke and "this isnt breaking news, already posted here," police on FR.