FBI: 35 terrorist incidents disrupted since 9/11

CNN ^ | March 5, 2004 | Kevin Bohn

[cateizgr8]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A senior FBI official says authorities have disrupted 35 terrorist-related incidents since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

"These include both domestic and international terrorism matters and consist of a variety of preventive actions, including arrests, seizure of funds and disruption of terrorist recruiting and training efforts and even, in certain cases, the prevention of actual attacks," said Larry Mefford, assistant director of counterterrorism for the FBI. He was testifying Thursday before a Senate judiciary subcommittee.

[Killborn]

Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity.

[Fitzcarraldo]

Just think, Bush and his Team may have saved Kerry's life a few times...

[Integrityrocks]

Funny.... I never saw any headlines during Clinton's administration that they thwarted ANY terrorists attacks. And on CNN even! Impressive

[HHFi]

I think that just before the Democrat Convention, the Bush campaign should run a radio ad that says something like this:

"Over the next few days, thousands of Democrats, including top party leaders, will gather in one building in Boston, for a well-publicized convention during which they will claim President Bush has not dealt effectively with the terrorist threat. They will do this with no apparent fears that there will be a terrorist attack on that building. To this, the Bush Administration would simply like to reply...'You're welcome.'"

[FairOpinion]

This sort of news needs to get out -- so people know that the threat is still there. Under Bush's leadership, we have been able to foil these attacks, but the war on terror and national security should still be top priorities on everyone's mind.

[CWOJackson]

"Just think, Bush and his Team may have saved Kerry's life a few times..."

Just when I was feeling good about the job they're doing you have to raise the specter of government incompetency.

[CheezyD]

But Kerry told us the threat of terrorism was exaggerated. How can this be?

[Dilbert56]

But Kerry told us the threat of terrorism was exaggerated. How can this be?

It is - I thought from the President's rhetoric that there would be 36 attempts, not 35. The President is obviously playing our our fears.

Ketchup: The zero successful attacks since 9/11 are way too many. The President hasn't done enough. I mean he's exaggerated and done too much. I have been very clear about this. Instead of foiling these attacks, we need more first-responders to pick up the bodies and treat the wounded.

What sounds like opportunistic waffling is really "Nuance". Why with "Nuance" you can be on both sides of any issue. "Nuance" fights accountability. "Nuance" may be a little older, a little grayer, but it still knows how to fight. Why do Republicans that never had "Nuance" insist on attacking Democrats who did?

[weegee]

The shoe bomber, the DC snipers, the Bali bombing, the UN bombing in Iraq, all show us that the terrorists are still attempting to commit homicide.

Just as we did not hear all of the near misses in the Cold War (although some stories are starting to come to light), we may never hear of all the victories in the War on Terror.

I have no doubt in my mind that the threat is genuine.

[BJClinton]

*applause* If the Pubs run a commercial like that I'll take back everything I've said about Bush.

[Grut]

Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity.

...and, unfortunately, a history of hogging the limelight. Maybe this is true, maybe it isn't, but the only thing we can believe about the FBI is that they will stretch the truth if it makes them look good.

[MrB]

'You're welcome.'"

That IS good...

[eno_]

Famous But Incompetent.

Here is an embarassing question: How many AQ operatives have been successfully prosecuted in the U.S.?

How ask yourself, why is it that ZERO details about these supposed acts of "terrorism" have been released?

[eno_]

The threats are real, but they are eliminated by CIA and SPecOps operatives overseas. The "Homeland Security" operation is a joke.

[atomicpossum]

LOL! And, yes, they should.

[atomicpossum]

What sounds like opportunistic waffling is really "Nuance". Why with "Nuance" you can be on both sides of any issue. "Nuance" fights accountability. "Nuance" may be a little older, a little grayer, but it still knows how to fight. Why do Republicans that never had "Nuance" insist on attacking Democrats who did?

'Nuance'. Isn't that French for 'bullsh*t'?

[tubavil]

Not only are FBI agents looking for operatives but they also are trying to locate anyone helping such people with fundraising, recruiting, training or other logistical efforts, Mefford said.

"We are also concerned about al Qaeda's continued intention and efforts to recruit U.S. citizens to support their cause," he added.

The Aladdin Gyro-Cery, 4139 University Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 632-5253

is NOT: A hotbed of radical muslim terrorists...

is NOT: Frequented by known muslim terrorists, particularly those using the University of Washington as cover...

is NOT: a meeting place for islamic jihadists bent on killing Jews in particular and Americans in general...

is NOT: Ground zero for homicidal 'palestinian' visitors.

is NOT: Where UW 'students' openly laugh at the non-enforcement of student visa expirations by the UW and HS.

[ConservativeMan55]

LOL! Bump!

[breakem]

The zero successful attacks since 9/11 are way too many.

Zero? Since 9-11, LA Airport, International Terminal, El Al counters shootout. Isreali air security shot the guy. Small, but not 0.

[cateizgr8]

Good one!!! You should send that into Bush's media reps.

[PISANO]

Great Idea........perfect! I hope you don't mind if I plagerize your prospective ad?

[_Jim]

Zero? Since 9-11, LA Airport, International Terminal, El Al counters shootout. Isreali air security shot the guy.

Crazed, lone nut.

An anomoly; not the product of an organized world-wide terrorist organization ...

[breakem]

Given the location and the attack on the Isreali airline I see this as more than a simple crime. I do agree that it was apparently not connected to an organized plot, but it was a religious belief, as far as I recall.

[_Jim]

How ask yourself, why is it that ZERO details about these supposed acts of "terrorism" have been released?

Mark this down in your memory and file an FOI request in twenty years ...

Common sense applied here might tell you that methods and sources could be compromised were the details to be disclosed.

[_Jim]

Given the location and the attack on the Isreali airline I see this as more than a simple crime.

Crazed, lone nut.

An anomoly; not the product of an organized world-wide terrorist organization ...

[Ima Lurker]

That would be beautiful, but I'm afraid the Republicans don't have the intestinal fortitude to do something like that.

[thedugal]

Well, duh! It's not that hard since... Bush knew! </typlib>

[eno_]

Common sense would tell me that Homeland Security can't find it's ass with both hands and a flashlight, and that secrecy is used to cover up incompetence, as it is in 99.9% of applications of secrecy in government.

[_Jim]

Common sense would tell me that Homeland Security can't find it's

... your stock answer.

On both points: I know.

On both points again: I think we all know.

So please, spare us the continuing lectures along these lines ...

[bmwcyle]

The VRW must be out of control now that the focus has been put towards the Middle East.

[eno_]

OK, out of how many detentions under the Patroit Acts and other terrorism related laws, how many have resulted in convictions?

One? Maybe ZERO?

Surely there are terrorists among us that really need arrent and conviction, but Tom Ridge and his Keyston Kops ain't doing the job, _Jimbo.

They are buffoons. They lie to cover up their buffoonery. There is ample reason to think federal law enforcement doesn't lie all the time - only when their lips are moving.

[CWOJackson]

"There is ample reason to think federal law enforcement doesn't lie all the time..."

LOL! Given the choice of the FBI or you....hmmmmm? I don't think the government is ready to compete with you yet. But you sure are on a rant tonight...well, not really any different then any other day for you.

[eno_]

It would all be quite hunorous except for the price tag. At what averages a few billion dollars per conviction of some poor schmuck running an unlicensed money changing operation in Brooklyn, it will take only 100-200 trillion dollars in Homeland Security funding to actually track down the few thousand really dangerous jihadis in the U.S. and another 500 trillion to expel their sympathizers. Meanwhile, we the people are bare-assed to another attack.

[CWOJackson]

"It would all be quite hunorous except..."

Not exception at all, you are very huMorous. Don't change a thing, it would spoil your act.

[eno_]

So tell me then, if it is a joke to you:

An example of the TSA thwarting a hijack attempt. Or did we just spend billions of dollars to accumulate the world's largest used nail clipper collection (and has Ripley's been notified of this accomplishment)? Will they be going fo rthe largest rubber band ball next year?

Or, how about this: Is the FBI any more effective than the TSA people - people who don't have the personal hygene to work in airport food service? How many convicted terrorists? How much money spent per convicted terrorist?

[CWOJackson]

LOL! You're such a putz...but I'm sure you already know that.

[BlueNgold]

Yeah yeah yeah .. and Koresh was an innocent and peaceful prophet ...

[eno_]

Oh, excellent name-calling.

Billions wasted on ineffective white-shirted slackers. And the best you can come up with is "putz." Gee, you might even qualify to work ("work" as they define it) for the TSA!

Which brings to mind: WHat is the TSA's success rate against "tiger teams" trying to slip banned items past them? Does ZERO sound familiar?

Oh, but only a "putz" would point that out.

But then, as a "CWO," you would also know that the Coast Guard's interdiction success rate is in the single digits, which puts you waaaaay ahead of the the TSA, right?

Repatriate any Cubans lately?

[eno_]

I don't know how much of a nut he was, but the allegations of child abuse and drug-making were baseless.

Do you know what a "Branch Davidian" is? A regenade Seventh Day Adventist. Oooooooo. Scary! Boy, when those Seveth Day Adventists go bad, it makes Al Quaida look like Girl Scouts. Oooooo! Better burn them to save the world.

If it was such a rightous take down, why not publish the names of all those involved? Same for the Elian Raid.

[CWOJackson]

Keep on trying there sparky...notice how folks are cheering you on?

You see, while most folks do have a natural suspicion of government, they don't have an unhealthy obsession with all things government being evil. Most folks also tend to realize that the war on terror is real, and that despite being "government" employees, those fighting that war are Americans also and are doing their best.

Now let's take your contribution that the war on terror. So far to date what have you accomplished? I guess we don't need to really go into that very deeply. But just keep on touting your BS...the entertainment value is priceless.

P.S. Putz is a kinder gentler form of the correct term.

[eno_]

My contribution? I wrote a big check. I expect it to be spent wisely, and anyone not spending it wisely can kiss my ass.

I fully support the overseas real war being waged by soldiers and CIA men. And there is nothing unpatriotic pointing out what an expensive joke Homelame Security is in comparison to the real war.

[eno_]

It would also be even more entertaining if you posted real budget numbers for, say, billions spent on Homeland Security per real terrorist busted. If you are a CWO and you don't see the waste, you are part of the problem.

[CWOJackson]

"My contribution? I wrote a big check. I expect it to be spent wisely, and anyone not spending it wisely can kiss my ass."

LOL! Well according to you they aren't spending it wisely, so why didn't you just refuse to write the check? Of perhaps you should go to the closest FBI office and demand they kiss you a$$>

Sparky...you have no substance.

[CWOJackson]

Oh, please let me know if you do go to the FBI with your demand. I'd love to be there with a camera.

I promise to post them.

[eno_]

I don't expect to go out of my way to do that, but if I happen across the murderer Lon Horiouchi I'd sure post his picture to the Web, and the location, and will tell him to kiss my ass.

[_Jim]

I don't know how much of a nut he [Vernon Howell] was ...

A background story/information everyone should read about Vernon Wayne Howell A/K/A David Koresh:

The Sinful Messiah
The Waco Tribune-Herald Series, Fort Worth
Star-Telegram/March 3, 1993
By Mark England and Darlene McCormick

Note the *date* this article first ran ...

[CWOJackson]

"I don't expect to go out of my way to do that..."

Of course, why would anyone expect the likes of you to have the courage of your convictions. Face it sparky, you're all flash and no fire.

You sit back on your tired rear end whining about the evil gubermint but pay your taxes like...well, like the troll you accuse everyone else of being.

And in exchange for paying your taxes, because let's face it, you're afraid not to, you think that gives you some sort of special insight into the abilities of those government servants who are defending us in the war on terror.

LOL! You contribute nothing but to demean those who are really doing something. That speaks volumes for your character.

[BlueNgold]

So fathering childern by 13 year old girls is NOT child abuse ...

Well, at least my instincts were right ...

It wasn't too hard to figure out where you were coming from...

[eno_]

So if a snitch told you that someone fathered children by 12 year olds, you would believe her? If she also called an AK-47 a "machine gun" you would not have any doubts about anything else she told you? Or I suppose there are birth certificates and hospital records backing that up? (Not!) Just the the crank lab, right?