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Is Michigan a terror stronghold?
Newsweek and MSNBC ^ | 10 20 2001 | Keith Naughton

Posted on 10/25/2001 9:40:27 AM PDT by JJ59

Edited on 09/03/2002 4:49:29 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

With one of the largest populations of Arabs outside the Middle East, Detroit and its surrounding suburbs have become fertile ground for terrorism fund-raising and recruiting. "The Detroit/Dearborn area is a major financial support center for many Mideast terrorist groups," according to a Michigan State Police report obtained by NEWSWEEK. "Southeast Michigan is known as a lucrative recruiting area and potential support base for international terrorist groups. It is also conceivable that 'sleeper cells' may be located in that area of the state."


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1 posted on 10/25/2001 9:40:27 AM PDT by JJ59
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To: JJ59
Not according to David Bonior, the "pit Yorky."
2 posted on 10/25/2001 10:15:35 AM PDT by donozark
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To: JJ59
Ouch.

Well, I ain't surprised. I try to stay away from that side of the state

4 posted on 10/25/2001 10:29:06 AM PDT by GoredInMich
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To: GoredInMich
this is the 3rd time today michigans been on a post...wow aint we popular today
5 posted on 10/25/2001 10:32:16 AM PDT by MetalHeadConservative35
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To: JJ59
Can't comment on terrorists, but I can tell you there are a huge number of arse-cavities there!
6 posted on 10/25/2001 10:34:34 AM PDT by Doc Savage
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To: deathscythex
YEah, it must be our magnetic personalities.........

LOL

7 posted on 10/25/2001 10:35:51 AM PDT by GoredInMich
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To: Northman
yes, thats right, lets lock 'em all up.

Once we have them all safely contained, we can make them manufacture automobiles for free, bring the prices down, and help the US economy.

(sarcasm)

8 posted on 10/25/2001 10:35:55 AM PDT by KeepTheEdge
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To: JJ59
My mother-in-law is flying in today from Detroit. Should I be more concerned than usual?
9 posted on 10/25/2001 10:37:09 AM PDT by Capt. Jake
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To: JJ59
Population statistics of Wayne County, Michigan (mainly Detroit):

African American - 1,000,000
Arab American - 250,000
Other - 0

/sarcasm

10 posted on 10/25/2001 11:06:09 AM PDT by Magician
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To: Capt. Jake
My mother-in-law is flying in today from Detroit. Should I be more concerned than usual?

#1 Stop and frisk her when you pick her up at the airport.
#2 Check her luggage to see if she has stashed a Koran.
#3 Hire a food taster.

11 posted on 10/25/2001 12:37:26 PM PDT by JJ59
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