Author says prepare for nuclear terror

World Net Daily ^ | August 10, 2005 | Josepph Farah

[conservativecorner]

NUCLEAR WAR-FEAR Author says prepare for nuclear terror Former official: Not trying to cause panic, but prevent it

U.S. officials should get serious about nuclear terrorism by urging Americans to prepare for disaster by stockpiling food, water, building shelters and planning evacuation routes, says an author and former member of the Indiana House of Representatives.

In response to reports al-Qaida is planning an "American Hiroshima" nuclear attack on the U.S. using weapons and operative already smuggled into the country, Don Boys, author of Islam: America's Trojan Horse, says he is not trying to panic the public.

"In a few days or weeks, everyone who has not prepared for disaster will panic," he says. "I would like for you to realize that you may have already waited too long to properly prepare, and if you wait much longer, it will be too late to buy gold, guns, and groceries. ... The name of the game will be survival, only survival. Forget the job since it will be gone. Your Social Security or pension check? Don't count on it. Protection from local authorities? Probably not. You will be on your own."

Boys bases his advice on the words of U.S. officials – from President Bush to Vice President Dick Cheney to the directors of the FBI and Homeland Security – who have said nuclear terrorism is the greatest threat facing the nation and a virtual inevitability at some point.

"If U.S. officials are wrong and there is no danger from terrorists ... then breathe a sigh of relief, thank God for His mercy and continue with your life," he says. "However, if you are wrong (and U.S. officials are right), you and your family will be cold, hungry, and dependent on others to provide for your basic needs. Is it wise to take such an unnecessary risk?"

Boys suggests Americans purchase non-electric tools, guns, ammunition, food and toilet paper. He says it would be wise to set aside small bills as well as quarters.

"A few boxes of No-Rad (potassium iodide anti-radiation tablets) will be more valuable than gold if you are in a contaminated area," he says. "Get a supply today."

WND has reported that captured al-Qaida leaders and documents outline plans for a devastating terrorist nuclear attack on the U.S. – plans that have been under way for more than a decade. The reports are confirmed by author Paul Williams in his upcoming book, "The Al Qaeda Connection."

Intelligence analysts and sources disagree on the details of the way bin Laden's "American Hiroshima" plan unfolds. Some G2 Bulletin sources emphasize bin Laden's commitment to re-enacting the 1945 attack on Japan with one nuclear detonation, followed by another days later.

Williams, however, sees a much more devastating, coordinated, all-out, surprise attack coming.

"The next attack, according to al-Qaida defectors and informants, will take place simultaneously at various sites throughout the country," he writes. "Designated targets include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Houston, Las Vegas, and Valdez, Alaska, where the tankers are filled with oil from the Trans-Alaska pipeline. To orchestrate such an incredible event requires not only the shipment of the nukes into the United States but also the establishment of cells, the training of sleeper agents, the selection of sites, and the preparation of the weapons without detection from federal, state or local law enforcement officials. Unlike 9-11, that cost less than $350,000, this event already has cost a king's ransom, and bin Laden will not waste the billions in expenditures, the years of planning and his coveted 'crown jewels' on an attack that is ill-planned, poorly timed and carelessly coordinated."

Other sources interpret some of the same information, based on captured al-Qaida operatives and documents as well as defectors, differently. They project an escalating series of attacks, each followed by blackmail demands upon the U.S. government and the American people.

[cripplecreek]

I'm with you. I just don't believe they can hide and maintain a nuke for very long and expect it to work.

Personally I am more concerned that one could enter a port on a container ship or tanker and be detonated right there.

[Rutles4Ever]

I agree it's possible, maybe even likely. But the Joe Farrah angle is a little too sensational by half.

When they get one, they'll use it. Perhaps they won't acquire one until they're ready to use one.

There are many possible scenarios, but the least possible one is that they're saving these things for a "rainy day".

[Boston Blackie]

School children were taught in the early 1950's that the first line of defense against a nuke attack was to crawl under a desk and put your head between your legs. Kiss your butt goodbye was added by parents.

[conservativecorner]

I remember that from the 1960's as well. Remember though that we were talking about mutually assured destruction back in those days, but today we face the possibilty of one or several devices going off in this country without it triggering an all out nuclear war between super powers.

[Scythian]

What are the best Sodium Iodide tables, ones that kids could get down if they had too?

[shezza]

What a beautiful family you have, Jenny, and what a wonderful thing you are doing preparing in the event of the "unthinkable" so that, just in case, you and your children will be prepared. Is that not the same reason people have wills and life insurance?.

It wasn't that long ago, remember, when the power went out for a couple of days along a good chunk of the Eastern seaboard and people were stranded. We've been through short periods where because of heavy snow we've not been able to leave the house for a couple of weeks (and always had plenty of food in the freezer and pantry to sustain us, whereas neighbors had to try to make a treacherous trip to the store to get bread or cereal or diapers).

One time we were traveling and stopped in a small town to get gas (we were practically on E at the time). The town had JUST had a giant storm, and power was out everywhere. No gas pumps worked, no lights or electricity were on at the restaurant where we stopped to wait it out, and they couldn't take a credit card, either! You'd think they would have plied us with free ice cream or something since the stuff was melting and people were just sitting there killing time. Things were up and running within three or four hours, though, so we FINALLY paid our bill, filled up at the station across the street, and headed up the interstate. Had it been out for days, however, we would have been in a dilly of a pickle!

The thing is, it doesn't hurt to prepare, and then you've got a head start on ANY emergency that might crop up, be it a snowstorm, a power outage, or a nuclear attack.

[Rutles4Ever]

BadAndy -

I don't think he's saying it can't happen at all; he's saying that these people don't have the know-how to conceal and maintain a weapon like this. Your scenario is the most likely scenario - get it, use it, over and out. Farrah and Williams believe these things are hidden in some dark alley in a city near you, ready to blow. I don't buy it. These things are highly detectible if they're just lying around. Even port security has radiation detection - ships are being met and boarded prior to port entry because of false detections. That doesn't mean every port is air-tight - by no means - but steps are being taken to prevent this.

[shezza]

We were pathetic in our response.

Blame that on the hand-wringing touchy-feely can't-we-all-just-get-along doctrine that permeates our society.

[BadAndy]

"Do you know what IBM is BadAndy?"

Do you mean International Business Machines?

[Leatherneck_MT]

It isn't going to happen.. ever.

I sit here and shake my head at comments like these. This type of arrogance and the arrogance of people who think this is impossible is scary.

There are people in the DIA and the CIA who think this is VERY possible. There are others within the government who are so concerned that it might be possible that they are trying to put together some kind of procedure to deal with the aftermath.

It may sound good to sit here and assure everyone that there's NO WAY POSSIBLE this could happen.

But it's the same arrogant condescension heard when folks said the Titanic was unsinkable.

[conservativecorner]

Here's a guide to hopefully answer your question(s): What To Do If A Nuclear Disaster Is Imminent!

[standingfirm]

Down here in hurricane country, it goes w/o saying to be prepared. Many of us are used to it. Unfortunately, even down here some folks still don't prepare.

[chris1]

Sadly, you are right. My biggest dissapointment was when we started with all the Islam is a religion of peace nonsense shortly after 9/11.

We need more Paul Teutel Sr. less Paul Simon

More Bill Goldberg less Bill Clinton

More John Wayne less John Kerry

[jpsb]

"several countries, such as N. Korea, China, Iran, and Russia, might be enabling Al Qaeda with agents, weapons"

You can rest assured Russia would have nothing to do with such a plan, dito China, but if they did the US would not be fooled, we know a great deal about both thier design and chemical signatures. I seriously doubt even Iran or Korea would be foolish enough to involve themselves in a plan that would most likely lead to there distruction. Even if the plan wiped out the USA, UK, Europe, Russia and japan would take our revenge for us. Nuclear surpise attacks will not be tolerated by any other nuclear power, use it and you will lose it.

[Cate]

I agree with you. When the hurricanes hit Florida so hard, there were lots of news stories about neighbors who were prepared vs. those who weren't. It may sound silly to some, but some common sense preparation is the way to go.
I am sure if something horrific happened in our area, the government isn't going to be searching me out asking if I'm ok.

[chris1]

Another sad joke is that we are even contemplating some guest worker disaster. How many guests do we want to import from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?

Even better, some idiots were spouting how we have never had better relations with the Saudi's than now. No F'ing kidding, look at oil prices.

[Manic_Episode]

Toilet paper - The wampum of the future.

I am well prepared for nuclear Holocaust
I have a tiny umbrella and a little sign that says "Yikes!"

[Rutles4Ever]

It's commendable to be prepared, but something tells me if a nuclear bomb goes off in your city, the martial law will be established immediately to quell the riots and pillaging that would ensue. I guess the question is, if you have three months' supply, why not four? What do you do after three months? The most important moments will be right after the blast. If Jenny and her family aren't near their homemade shelter if a bomb goes off, it's too late already.

[Rutles4Ever]

Just a minor addition: The bomb shelters of the Cold War were practical in the sense that there would be some forewarning and an opportunity to actually get into one if the Soviets launched an ICBM at us...

[NeoCaveman]

The reports are confirmed by author Paul Williams in his upcoming book, "The Al Qaeda Connection."

That this kook who wrote "Inside the Vatican" gets any press is an embarrassment.