Al-Qaida takes aim at US - DodgeBoard.com

WizardofOz · #1 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 06:28 PM

Intel report: Al-Qaida takes aim at US - Yahoo! News

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The group will bolster its efforts to position operatives inside U.S. borders. In public statements, U.S. officials have expressed concern about the ease with which people can enter the United States through Europe because of a program that allows most Europeans to enter without visas.

They are worried about Europeans being able to enter without visas? Hmm...there is an entire ocean separating our continents. Heck, there are thousands streaming across the southern border without a visa let alone any type of ID. Catch a flight into Mexico then just walk across the border or have a "coyote" get you set up. Think any "coyote" would give a rats ass about a terrorist back packing a nuke when it comes to making $$$ on smuggling?

jackknife · #2 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 06:57 PM

Isn't it funny that Al Qaeda pops up as a bigger threat and a "stronger force" when Bush's approval rating drops? I understand that there may actually be something behind the need to come forward with information now but I also think it smacks of scaring a population of people into feeling like they need their govt to protect them.

This isn't the first time that "new information" has surfaced after a particularly low approval rating is announced. I'm one that is better safe than sorry so I will still keep my diligent lookout for scary individuals.

Army_of_One · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jackknife

Isn't it funny that Al Qaeda pops up as a bigger threat and a "stronger force" when Bush's approval rating drops? I understand that there may actually be something behind the need to come forward with information now but I also think it smacks of scaring a population of people into feeling like they need their govt to protect them.

This isn't the first time that "new information" has surfaced after a particularly low approval rating is announced. I'm one that is better safe than sorry so I will still keep my diligent lookout for scary individuals.

The population should be scared. Our borders are open and there are people that want to harm Americans in a bad way...and they are probably already in this country. Maybe we could elect Hillary and she will protect us like her husband did...oh..wait..wasn't he the one that slashed the intelligence budget?

jackknife · #4 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 07:12 PM

Oh, I know we should be scared but I'm not really convinced that new information comes in right at the exact moment that helps boots low ratings.

Let's not even get into who will be elected next. I'm holding my vote until I know more about each candidate. Novel idea, right? ha!