Rumsfeld warns of possible terror attack

Associated Press ^ | 2/15/05 | LIZ SIDOTI

[freeperfromnj]

"The extremists continue to plot to attack again. They are at this moment recalibrating and reorganizing. And so are we," the Pentagon chief told members of the House Armed Services Committee in prepared testimony. Offering his argument for President Bush's request for $419 billion in defense spending for fiscal 2006, Rumsfeld said the plan sets an ambitious course to "continue prosecuting the war and to attack its ideological underpinnings."

[1Old Pro]

Of course they are planning further attacks. And with our wide open borders it won't be difficult to gain entry into our country.

[Patriot623]

It looks as if we may have to play World Police again. We may need more than that for Defense if this Iran\Syria thing keeps up

[7.62 x 51mm]

"...it won't be difficult to gain entry into our country..."

They're already here.

[teenyelliott]

And the left will say, there they go again! Trying to scare the public and make a crisis where there is none! I don't think I could stay sane if I had access to the classified intelligence these men have to deal with everyday.

[traderrob6]

One country at time my friend, housecleaning the world takes time

[right wing]

I don't think I could stay sane if I had access to the classified intelligence these men have to deal with everyday.

No kidding. It is too bad though that the average Bubba and Bubbette don't have a clue about the numerous terror plots they deal with daily.

[Velveeta]

bump

[teenyelliott]

Well, let's face it. Most Americans are stupid and complacent.

[alloysteel]

The people in the Bush Administration wake up every morning, with a dread foreboding that this may be the day.

The anti-Bushers, on the other hand, are eternally optimistic that this might be the day at last, when they are vindicated for decrying the war in Iraq, as the efforts of the US have only made the militant Islamists "stronger".

[GodBlessUSA]

Always playing dangerous games. It's more important for liberals to get funding for their PBS, radio, misinformed environmental policies and whatever other ridiculous agendas they have. I think there could be a lot of cuts in the budget to have more money for our defense.

Our Military and defense better get whatever they need for them to do the job defending us!

[freeperfromnj]

Our Military and defense better get whatever they need for them to do the job defending us!

Absolutely. It's been three and a half years since the attack on NYC and it amazes me how complacent most people have become. Especially here in NYC. They tend to forget we are still at war.

[camas]

they are not that much of a problem. they do not have a common border. if they want to help each other they have to cross either Iraq or Turkey

[GodBlessUSA]

I pray enough people remember so that it doesn't take another 9/11 to prove them wrong. That's a big fear I have. It's because of our Brave Military, Bush, Rummy and the rest of those men and woman that it hasn't happened again since.

Thank God for the election results. I'm cautiously optimistic to think that the majority of people do recognize the needs for our defense than the media/liberals will ever let on.

[ovrtaxt]

I go to church with a guy who works in the FBI field office. He can't say much, of course, but he deals with some pretty disturbing information. I get the impression that there's a lot more going on than we think.

[Roccus]

You're right. But I still would liked to have seen a half dozen puddles of molten glass on 9/12/01!

[teenyelliott]

Of course that's true. If we knew everything that is going on there would be massive panic mob scenes. It's no wonder presidents leave office looking like they have aged twenty years.

And I don't want to know everything. I don't have the mental stamina to handle that kind of scary.

[sarah_f]

back again?

[GunnyHartman]

"Well, let's face it. Most Americans are stupid and complacent."

At least 61,000,000 seem to get it though.

[teenyelliott]

Yes, but I find it shocking that 48% of this country sees it the other way. How can that be?

[Oorang]

BUMP

[Katy_Katarina]

And with our wide open borders it won't be difficult to gain entry into our country

And GOD forbid we do anything about it.

[GunnyHartman]

"Yes, but I find it shocking that 48% of this country sees it the other way. How can that be?

I'm not sure if the Almighty himself could answer that question. Heck, my Dad, a 23 year retired Air Force vet, is a staunch DemonRat. I think he and other DemonRats in his age group still think the DemonRatic Party is still the same party it was 50 years ago (a decent, if somewhat misguided party back then).

As for young liberals, my theory is simply that the perversions spewed from hollyweird and the music industry has polluted their reasoning skills beyond repair.

[teenyelliott]

Well, color me an a**hole, but if you are stupid enough to get your politics from the Dixie Chics and George Clooney, then you are too stupid to vote.

[Roccus]

1) Kabul
2) Baghdad
3) Damascus
4) Tehran
5) Riyhad
6) Mecca
The spelling may not be right, but if I'd had my way, it would not matter.

[Mr. Mojo]

Of course they are planning further attacks. And with our wide open borders it won't be difficult to gain entry into our country.

Right you are. But evidently some things are more important than national security to certain pols.

[Roccus]

I's only a list. Detonations would have been simultaneous.

[jinkagrl]

Nobody ever wins when they cross Rumsfeld!

[Darkwolf377]

Did anyone else see that awesome moment in the congressional testimony when that rep from California--can't place her name, she was the one most visible in the "Playboy mansion fundraiser" deal--tried to show up Rummy and he swatted her down by making her read the date of her data? Hers was from December 20, his Feb. 14.

Of course, I only saw it on FOX. Just a coincidence the other networks didn't show it.

[Flyer]

then you are too stupid to vote.

Not too stupid to vote, but too misinformed as to make a rational decision.

[teenyelliott]

Isn't that the same thing??!!! ;)

[Flyer]

No, because we allow just about anyone over the age of 18 to vote. We don't require an intelligence test.

[teenyelliott]

Good point. Perhaps I should start a new lobbying group...

[Chef Dajuan]

Everything east of Gibraltar and west of India

[Chef Dajuan]

Don't forget communist professors infesting all colleges.

You don't think the Cigar Store Injun is the only one, do you?

[GunnyHartman]

"Don't forget communist professors infesting all colleges. "

Good point, I can't believe I left them out! BTW good luck in Chef's School.

[prairiebreeze]

.