[Fred Mertz]

When I read this article the name Timothy McVeigh came to mind; I don't know why.

[pgkdan]

When I read this article the name Timothy McVeigh came to mind; I don't know why.

Funny...I had the same thought.

[piasa]

Maybe for good reason. I have a feeling this trucker is related in some way to the Padilla Case. Remember how the press really emphasized the dirty bomb thing with Padilla but pretty much ignored the concern about Padilla targetting gas stations?

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According to Faris’ admission, the operational leader then told Faris that al Qaeda was planning two simultaneous attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. The senior al Qaeda leader spoke with Faris about destroying a bridge in New York City by severing its suspension cables, and tasked Faris with obtaining the equipment needed for that operation - described as “gas cutters” but to be referred to as “gas stations” in future coded communications. The leader also explained that al Qaeda was planning to derail trains, and asked Faris to procure the tools for that plot as well.