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Threat Matrix: July 2007
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Posted on 07/01/2007 2:42:24 PM PDT by nwctwx

:::FreeRepublic's Threat Matrix:::
US Steps Up Security Following Attack in Britain

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff made appearances on several television talk shows.

He told ABC's This Week program there is no indication of a linkage between the events in Britain and any specific attacks on the United States. "We do not have, at this point, specific, credible intelligence that there is an attack, a particular attack, focused on this country," he said.

But at the same time, speaking on CNN's Late Edition program, Chertoff said U.S. authorities are concerned about the threat of terrorism, especially in the coming months. "We have had a number of al-Qaida leaders quite publicly talking about how they want to carry out their threats against the West. So, given that and given the history that we have had over past summers, with attacks in Britain, I think we were clearly focused on this as a possibility," he said. Full story...


More United Kingdom Attacks Possible
More US Air Marshals on Flights to Europe
Officials: Car Bomb Plot Bears al Qaida's Trademark


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
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Video:

“TERROR PLOT: ONE ON THE RUN AS FIVE HELD”
http://news.sky.com/skynews/video/videoplayer/0,,30000-1273177,.html


81 posted on 07/02/2007 1:27:55 AM PDT by Cindy
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Good Morning TMers.

Awoke early and can’t get back to sleep so I figured I check the latest news. Was reading some other threads and there were some good thoughts....

Notice how all these ‘secret’ documents come to light right after an attack/attempt? Hmmmm.....

None of these documents provide any detail...attack method, place, time, etc....

Based on recent events in Britain and Scotland, reasonable assumptions would conclude that car bombings are the most likely MO.

Back in a minute....more coffee needed.


82 posted on 07/02/2007 1:31:01 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The most dangerous man is the one with nothing to lose.)
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To: All; backhoe; JohnathanRGalt

http://internet-haganah.org/hmedia/27apr07/27apr07-salafy_forums.html

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www.al-boraq.org/banner/state_frqan_commanderSpeech_Dyala.gif
www.alfirdaws.org/vb/showthread.php?t=36371


83 posted on 07/02/2007 1:38:10 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=oil
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=mexico

#

http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070702/FOREIGN/107020042/1003

“Ex-candidate lobs oil threat”
By Mark Stevenson
ASSOCIATED PRESS
July 2, 2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “MEXICO CITY — The leftist who barely lost Mexico’s presidential election criticized President Felipe Calderon’s oil policies, promising unspecified consequences during a mass rally yesterday aimed at reigniting his government in resistance.”


84 posted on 07/02/2007 1:45:22 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: All
Again, in other threads one poster indicated that they would avoid large celebrations this 4th. Another poster replied that if we live in fear the terrorists have won. I’m not so sure. The terrorists only win if they manage to kill thousands and change our political direction/will.

Living in fear.....

Am I living in fear because I choose to heed these threats are prepare? Or because I avoid malls and large crowds? I don’t think so, only for the reason I avoid these places anyway, terror threats or not.

One of my rock climbing sayings: Fear is your friend, it will keep you focused. As long as it doesn’t paralyze you, it’s beneficial, natural, and healthy. It has served me well over the past 15 years of climbing.

Each of us must decide for ourselves. Was reading a book called ‘When Technology Fails’ and it spoke of using your intuition. If something feels wrong, maybe something IS wrong.

Folks say we must carry on with our lives as usual. Personally, I think that’s foolhardy in light of recent events. Our ‘leaders’ tell us not to worry about terrorism, continue shopping and spending money. I say bull hockey!

These threats, although not specific, are real. These folks do mean to kill us in large numbers. Our ‘leaders’ don’t have the stones to do what is necessary to ensure our safety so our safety is up to us as individuals.

Each of us must decide as individuals what the acceptable risks are.

People say I’m scared because I choose to prepare. I don’t see it that way. I live my life as I would anyway. I go to work each day. I go to the store when I need to.

Preparing oneself and avoiding potential threats is not living in fear. It’s common sense, something many folk don’t have.

Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox now.

Attack indicators....

Being aware of your surroundings means knowing when something is out of place. What would the attack indicators be? Depends on your location I guess. Could be a large black plume of smoke on the horizon or something as subtle as loss of cell phone signal, power, or cable TV.

I don’t know when, where, or how the next attacks will be. Maybe the attempts will fail as they did this weekend in Britain. To me, it doesn’t matter. I choose to prepare as best I can and pray that any attempts will be stopped or will be unsuccessful.

My friends will be back today so once again I’ll be offline. It’s been good talking with you all again. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

My God keep and protect us from whatever evil is headed our way.

AD

85 posted on 07/02/2007 2:12:35 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The most dangerous man is the one with nothing to lose.)
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More threats.....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1859458/posts


86 posted on 07/02/2007 2:31:41 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The most dangerous man is the one with nothing to lose.)
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To: backhoe; JohnathanRGalt; All

ON THE NET...

www.youtube.com/user/SwordOfBaghdad

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICW3jota-8E


87 posted on 07/02/2007 4:04:37 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; Velveeta; Oorang

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=cologne
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=perfume

Adding this for archival purposes:

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1183372270194460.xml&coll=2

“Package clears out terminal at JFK”
Monday, July 02, 2007
Associated Press
New York -

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The package was found on the curb at 10:20 a.m. The police bomb squad determined there was no danger. Officials said the package contained cologne.”


88 posted on 07/02/2007 4:11:56 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

Anything on the pipe bomb that exploded near Disney?


89 posted on 07/02/2007 4:13:02 AM PDT by Kimberly GG (DUNCAN HUNTER '08)
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To: Cindy

Sorry, I should have linked to the thread, though there’s not much there.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1859507/posts


90 posted on 07/02/2007 4:14:18 AM PDT by Kimberly GG (DUNCAN HUNTER '08)
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To: Kimberly GG

Yep, I saw it, Thanks Kim.
Looking for a report and can’t find one yet.


91 posted on 07/02/2007 4:15:33 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Kimberly GG; All
RECAP:

LAFD.blogspot.com: "STATEMENT ISSUED REGARDING DOMESTIC TERRORISM INCIDENT IN LOS ANGELES" (June 28, 2007)

CBS2.com: Los Angeles - "FBI PROBES ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON UCLA RESEARCHER" (June 28, 2007, 5:49 pm)

92 posted on 07/02/2007 4:25:59 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: noamnasty
I’m with you on all that. I have a new grandchild as well. I fear the future for my children. If I were young and thinking of having a family I wouldn’t. Our country is NOT even close to the safe secure and clean land it once was. We, as young girls went everywhere at night in California, even Hollywood. YIKES....these days one would have to worry about being robbed, raped, murdered, car jacked etc. in California and Texas where I am now where I see the news every night. The perpetrators of all that including blight and graffiti on the city are not named Smith, Jones, or Swenson if you get my drift.
93 posted on 07/02/2007 4:27:28 AM PDT by WestCoastGal ( The JUNIOR NATION is VERY proud of our driver. You drive we'll follow! ~~FREE THE # 8~~)
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To: Cindy; Kimberly GG

Thanks for the reports folks. Please keep the info coming as long as you can. This may be just the start....

(took day off as friends are returning to day and I want to get the house in order before they return)


94 posted on 07/02/2007 4:31:16 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The most dangerous man is the one with nothing to lose.)
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To: appalachian_dweller

It could be dope or a domestic too, AD.
Too soon to say, not enough detials.


95 posted on 07/02/2007 4:33:09 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; backhoe; piasa
RECAP and UPDATES:

BBC NEWS: "TWO MORE HELD OVER BOMB ATTACKS" (Last Updated July 2, 2007, 11:19 GMT, 12:19 UK)

LittleGreenFootballs.com - weblog (OBSERVER.GUARDIAN.co.uk): "REFORMED AL MUHAJIROUN MEMBER: 'MUSLIMS MUST RENOUNCE TERROR'" (July 1, 2007)

ABC NEWS.COM - THE BLOTTER: "SECRET DOCUMENT: U.S. FEARS TERROR 'SPECTACULAR' PLANNED" (July 1, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "CAR BOMB JIHAD" by Dr. Walid Phares (July 2, 2007)

YNET NEWS.com: "AL QAEDA'S CAR BOMB GUIDE" by Yaakov Lappin (July 1, 2007, 16:18)

ISLAM ONLINE.net - Cairo: "UK FAILED ATTACKS SHOW TACTIC CHANGE" (July 1, 2007)

BBC NEWS.com: "CAR BOMBINGS SUSPECT 'ON THE RUN'" (Last Updated July 2, 2007, 9:35 gmt, 10:35 UK)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "SKY NEWS: TWO JIHAD SUSPECTS ARE HOSPITAL DOCTORS" (July 1, 2007)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "JIHAD IN GLASGOW" by Jacob Kaksin (July 2, 2007)

BBC NEWS: "POLICE CONFIDENT IN BOMBERS HUNT" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The man has been identified by the BBC as Dr Mohammed Asha, from Iran.") (Last updated July 1, 2007, 21:48 GMT, 22:48 UK)

A Link

BBC NEWS: "FOUR HELD AMID UK TERROR ALERTS" (Last updated July 1, 2007, 08:16 GMT, 09:16 UK)

BBC NEWS.com: "UK TERROR THREAT NOW 'CRITICAL'" (June 30, 2007)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "UK AT HIGHEST 'CRITICAL' TERROR LEVEL" by Jeffrey Imm (June 30, 2007)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "(UK) SCOTLAND: TEROR STRIKE AT GLASGOW AIRPORT" by Jeffrey Imm (June 30, 2007, 02:31 p.m.)

HOT AIR.com: "BREAKING: CAR ON FIRE DRIVES INTO GLASGOW AIRPORT TERMINAL; UPDATE: GAS CYLINDERS IN JEEP? UPDATE: SUSPECT IN CRITICAL CONDITION; UPDATE: SCOTTISH COPS BELIEVE INCIDENT IS LINKED TO CAR BOMB PLOT" (June 30, 2007, 11:09 A.M.)

More Links (June 30, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (ABC NEWS - THE BLOTTER): "US WARNED OF POSSIBLE GLASGOW ATTACK TWO WEEKS AGO IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER THREATS" (June 30, 2007)

FOX NEWS.com (THE TIMES OF LONDON): "REPORT: LONDON NIGHTCLUBS WARNED BEFORE ATTEMPTED BOMBING" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Nightclubs across Britain were warned they could be terrorist targets just days before yesterday's attempted double car-bomb attack in London, according to a report in the Times of London.") (June 30, 2007)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "LONDON CAR BOMB FOUND; SECOND CAR BOMB AND SUSPECT IDENTIFIED (Updated)" by Jeffrey Imm (June 29, 2007, 5:00 pm)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (blogs.ABCNEWS.com - THE BLOTTER): "WHY WE SUPPORT THE PRACTICE OF PREVENTIVE DETENTION" (June 29, 2007)

BBC NEWS: "POLICE AVERT CAR BOMB 'CARNAGE'" (Last updated June 29, 2007, 12:07 GMT, 13:07 UK)

A Link (June 29, 2007)

CBS NEWS.com: "WAS LONDON BOMB PLOT HERALDED ON WEB? Internet Forum Comment From Night Before: 'London Shall Be Bombed'" (June 29, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "The 'Top Twelve' list of Arabic Salafyist/Jihadist forums."

HOT AIR.com (JIHAD WATCH with Robert Spencer) - VIDEO/blog: "THE RUSHDIE AFFAIR" (June 29, 2007)

July 11, 2007: "JULY 11, A DAY FOR VIGILANCE AGAINST JIHADIST INTIMIDATION" -Robert Spencer (posted June 15, 2006, FrontPageMagazine.com)

96 posted on 07/02/2007 4:34:45 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Rushmore Rocks

I can only imagine what condition those trailers are in after sitting for a year and a half in Arkansas. Unless, of course, they were being used by some gov folks for certain purposes as has been reported off the media. But, doubtfull ALL of them were used so it will be big bucks to “winterize” them I’m sure.

Of course the donees will surely take good care of them. /sarc

On another subject,

Gee another news report just now from the big city - drunk driver kills girl and flees.......but gets caught. No, his name wasn’t Smith. And a stabbing, just to take someone’s wallet. This stuff goes on every single day/night there. And, none of them is named Smith. Oh well, just doing the jobs Americans won’t do.


97 posted on 07/02/2007 4:35:00 AM PDT by WestCoastGal ( The JUNIOR NATION is VERY proud of our driver. You drive we'll follow! ~~FREE THE # 8~~)
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UPDATE:

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1859519/posts

Missing U.S. Diplomat Found Dead In Cyprus
allheadlinenews.com ^ | Monday, July 02, 2007 | Komfie Manalo

Posted on 07/02/2007 4:35:03 AM PDT by rawhide

Nicosia, Cyprus (AHN) - A senior U.S. envoy in Cyprus who had been missing since Thursday has been found dead in a remote part of the Mediterranean island.

Tom Mooney, a U.S. defense attaché and army attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus was reported missing on Thursday. A search on Mooney led authorities to a remote area in Cyprus where they found his lifeless body. He has the rank of lieutenant-colonel.

A local radio station said authorities found the U.S. diplomat near the capital Nicosia. Although police have yet to establish the cause of his death.

Cyprus is one of the safest countries in Europe with the lowest crime rates. Attacks on foreign diplomat are rare in the region.

The 45-year-old U.S. official was last seen leaving the U.S. embassy in his Chevrolet Saloon car Thursday.

On Sunday, the U.S. embassy sought the assistance of Cyprus authorities to locate Mooney. The embassy posted “important announcement” on its Web site, saying “one of our embassy employees, Thomas Mooney, has not been in touch with the embassy for more than 48 hours.”

The appeal adds, “anyone with information which might be helpful in locating him should contact the local police station.”


98 posted on 07/02/2007 4:37:27 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

>> could be dope or a domestic <<

Roger that Cindy. Pipe bomb doesn’t fit AQ’s MO.


99 posted on 07/02/2007 4:39:36 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The most dangerous man is the one with nothing to lose.)
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To: appalachian_dweller; Kimberly GG

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Bomb threat in Jacksonville (Florida)
WTSP-TV Tampa Bay ^ | July 2, 2007

Posted on 07/02/2007 4:40:55 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Jacksonville, Florida (AP) — Authorities from a terrorism task force closed off a 10-block downtown area today after a man made a bomb threat.

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spokesman says the bomb squad and the Department of Homeland Security were called to investigate, but no bomb was found.

A witness called authorities around 11:45 a.m. to report a man who was behaving strangely in the middle of the street.

The sheriff’s spokesman says the man made a bomb threat and was speaking in Arabic, which an officer at the scene recognized.

The man, who was not identified, is being questioned by police. Charges are pending.

Evidence technicians are still processing the scene.


100 posted on 07/02/2007 4:42:09 AM PDT by Cindy
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