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Modus Operandi : 6/24/2015 2:22 am
I don't mean to be an alarmist, but fwiw, there's chatter out there of an impending attack on NYC or DC.

For those working or residing in those cities - which I know is many here - take care of yourselves in the next few days.
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RE: RE: I'm flying to Vegas Friday for a bachelor party  
Go Terps : 6/24/2015 9:08 am : link
In comment 12339889 Sean said:
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In comment 12339860 Go Terps said:


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Bar tab was gonna be significant either way.



not a good flyer?


I'm not a good flyer, but Friday it will be more a case off getting the weekend started a little early.
Thankfully...  
BamaBlue : 6/24/2015 9:11 am : link
the Central Park Militia is on the job...

FUCK!!  
FatMan in Charlotte : 6/24/2015 9:15 am : link
What a shitty week to be in NYC! If they bombed Eataly last night, they could have taken out thousands along with a lot of overpriced pantry items.
I brought a 15-month-old on an IAD-LAX round trip  
Enoch : 6/24/2015 9:18 am : link
last weekend.

I think one or two of the folks in the row in front of us would have preferred a bomb.
FMIC  
armstead98 : 6/24/2015 9:20 am : link
But then they would have taken out the best Italian wine shop in the city (the only tolerable part of Eataly at this point, IMO)
I get being realistic about the odds and  
Mike in Long Beach : 6/24/2015 9:27 am : link
recognizing the inherent elevation in worry that comes the the Fourth of July... but are jokes really the move here?

This isn't me having a stick up my ass. I'm not offended... But it just seems like tempting fate.
RE: In all seriousness...  
WideRight : 6/24/2015 9:28 am : link
In comment 12339899 RC02XX said:
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It's always a good practice to be aware of your surroundings and be vigilant, not necessarily for terrorist threats but just as a personal safety precaution against crime, accidents, or other unanticipated events of life.

And really, if there is a credible terrorist threat based on credible intelligence, most people won't know about it, as it is counter-productive to announce the details of potential threats, which will just tip the terrorist perpetrators.


Well said. Terrorist threat is a loaded phrase without any real meaning. Who is a terroist? What is a threat? Details matter, and that info is better kept by those who can do something about it. As it is, I don't see any reason to do anything any differently
As far as I see it..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 6/24/2015 9:33 am : link
when unconfirmed rumors are posted, a joke is as appropriate as freaking out or making cautious plans. What does one do to avoid a terrorist attack anyway? Not ride the subway? Not fly?

At least a joke deflects the fact that there isn't a damn thing we really can do without knowing the specifics.
I just hope..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 6/24/2015 9:34 am : link
several hours from now I'm not sitting with a new Coke in my hand uttering the words:

"Hans. Booby".
any info? i mean why make people panic if you have nothing  
GMAN4LIFE : 6/24/2015 9:35 am : link
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Sure, you guys joke because you don't know how to think  
jcn56 : 6/24/2015 9:38 am : link
proactively. Instead of standing around being wiseasses, get out to your nearest gas station and keep a look out for suspicious individuals.

It doesn't make sense for us all to phone in tips individually, we should probably just collect them and forward to Paulie.
if ever there was a time to say it...  
chris r : 6/24/2015 9:40 am : link
link?!?
Advice for all  
bxgiants4 : 6/24/2015 9:42 am : link
If u see something, anything make sure u speak up. The people are the first defense. Not the Feds or police. Let one of us assess the person or bag or anything. Don't just say hey fuck it it's probably nothing
Mind your surroundings  
JonC : 6/24/2015 9:45 am : link
pay attention, speak up if something doesn't jive. Daily common sense especially if you live in a busy place, this is now the world we live in, be aware.
I'm not worried  
Greg from LI : 6/24/2015 9:46 am : link
I'm prepared - I've got my swizzle stick at all times.
I imagine it comes from something like this  
English Alaister : 6/24/2015 10:01 am : link
a quick google had it show up
Police warned about heightened terrorist threat - ( New Window )
Modus  
Chris684 : 6/24/2015 10:06 am : link
are there any other details you might be able to provide for us? A source?

No trying to discredit you but curious.
RE: I just hope..  
Go Terps : 6/24/2015 10:14 am : link
In comment 12339936 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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several hours from now I'm not sitting with a new Coke in my hand uttering the words:

"Hans. Booby".


I'm not sure about that. Yeah it ends badly for Ellis, but what a life he lived.

"It's just a small token of appreciation..." * voice drops * "It's a Rolex."
RE: I'm not worried  
RC02XX : 6/24/2015 11:32 am : link
In comment 12339954 Greg from LI said:
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I'm prepared - I've got my swizzle stick at all times.


GDI!!! You stole my line!
good  
data_stata : 6/24/2015 12:34 pm : link
Article in times today about how since 9 11 more attacks have come from white extremists then islamic terrorists.
RE: I'm not worried  
Bill L : 6/24/2015 12:37 pm : link
In comment 12339954 Greg from LI said:
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I'm prepared - I've got my swizzle stick at all times.


I've memorized "Business cards as weapons".
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arcarsenal : 6/24/2015 12:40 pm : link
Probably the worst subject you can post a hit and run thread on like this with zero information attached to it.

C'mon, man.
RE: .  
jgambrosio : 6/24/2015 12:45 pm : link
In comment 12340435 arcarsenal said:
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Probably the worst subject you can post a hit and run thread on like this with zero information attached to it.

C'mon, man.


Seriously, especially as I fly up to DC tomorrow through the weekend
Hi brownstone!  
Greg from LI : 6/24/2015 12:48 pm : link
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RE: good  
RC02XX : 6/24/2015 12:51 pm : link
In comment 12340418 data_stata said:
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Article in times today about how since 9 11 more attacks have come from white extremists then islamic terrorists.


But this isn't necessarily the smoking gun that you are trying to make this out to be.

These are two very different kinds of threats that should not be compared in terms of threat and prevention.

One is a domestic extremist organization that has ready access to the targets in our nation. Also, in trying to collect against and to prevent attacks by these groups, our government relies on Title 18 (law enforcement authorities pertaining to criminal and penal code), which actually makes it much more difficult to carry out preventative matters due to the Constitutional protection of U.S. citizens/persons/organizations. In many ways, while the access to collect may be easier for these groups, the authorities is more difficult.

As for Islamic extremist organizations, they must go through longer and more extensive preparation and planning to attack our nation due to their locations outside of our borders. And even sleeper cells in our nation aren't necessarily going to have easier times because they usually stand out and are most likely being collected on as result of their continued contact with their foreign leaderships (who reside overseas). Also since the collection and action against these foreign organizations fall under both Title 10 (military operations) and Title 50 (intelligence operations focused on foreign intelligence), it is actually easier to collect against and prevent these organizations from ever getting far enough to conduct attacks in the U.S.

It's comparing apples to oranges, basically.
Terrorists threats for around the 4th has been a hot topic lately  
Giants2012 : 6/24/2015 12:51 pm : link
That's likely why Modus Operandi made the thread.

Appears some have missed all the news.
Preventative measures...  
RC02XX : 6/24/2015 12:53 pm : link
not preventative matters
RE: good  
River Mike : 6/24/2015 12:54 pm : link
In comment 12340418 data_stata said:
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Article in times today about how since 9 11 more attacks have come from white extremists then islamic terrorists.


Read it. Not really a good article. It assesses the level of threat by the number of fatal attacks, while totally ignoring all the failed attempts by Islamic terrorists such as the shoe bomber, underwear bomber, Manhatten car bomber,and many others we don't hear about. If you are to evaluate the relative levels of threat, you need to count the failed attempts due to Homeland Security, FBI vigilance.
RE: Terrorists threats for around the 4th has been a hot topic lately  
RC02XX : 6/24/2015 12:55 pm : link
In comment 12340475 Giants2012 said:
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That's likely why Modus Operandi made the thread.

Appears some have missed all the news.


But that's not the impression the OP gives. It's not just, "hey there are a lot of news, so be careful out there" impression that the OP is giving. It's more, "I have some inside information that there will be an impending attack soon in NYC or DC." "Impending" being the operative word.
Or  
River Mike : 6/24/2015 12:55 pm : link
what Ronnie said
RE: Terrorists threats for around the 4th has been a hot topic lately  
Giants2012 : 6/24/2015 12:56 pm : link
In comment 12340475 Giants2012 said:
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That's likely why Modus Operandi made the thread.

Appears some have missed all the news.


People missed all this?
Threat foiled, etc - ( New Window )
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arcarsenal : 6/24/2015 1:00 pm : link
I don't think anyone is unaware of the news. It's just a vague post on a subject that is obviously going to make people react or worry. If it's in reference to a story that's been reported, just specify that. I don't think that's asking much.
Who the fuck starts  
GiveShockeyTheBall : 6/24/2015 1:03 pm : link
a thread like this and disappears
RE: Who the fuck starts  
Semipro Lineman : 6/24/2015 1:07 pm : link
In comment 12340515 GiveShockeyTheBall said:
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a thread like this and disappears


People from Staten Island, apparently
RE: RE: good  
data_stata : 6/24/2015 1:10 pm : link
In comment 12340487 River Mike said:
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In comment 12340418 data_stata said:


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Article in times today about how since 9 11 more attacks have come from white extremists then islamic terrorists.



Read it. Not really a good article. It assesses the level of threat by the number of fatal attacks, while totally ignoring all the failed attempts by Islamic terrorists such as the shoe bomber, underwear bomber, Manhatten car bomber,and many others we don't hear about. If you are to evaluate the relative levels of threat, you need to count the failed attempts due to Homeland Security, FBI vigilance.


I dont want to divert from the thread. But the article also discusses the fact that threats from white extremists plots have been foiled too including ambitious explosive plans that didnt detonate. It also discusses that law enforcement officials view the extremist white threat as more dangerous by large numbers.

That being said I take your point and think its a good one. I just thought the article was eye opening and as I said interesting. Of course one terrorist attack from an islamist could dwarf that all rathet fast. I wasnt trying to play down the islamist threat which personally I fear much more.
There were a bunch of anti-terrorism cops on the 6 train yesterday  
Bluenatic : 6/24/2015 2:04 pm : link
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RE: RE: RE: good  
River Mike : 6/24/2015 2:36 pm : link
In comment 12340536 data_stata said:
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In comment 12340487 River Mike said:


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In comment 12340418 data_stata said:


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Article in times today about how since 9 11 more attacks have come from white extremists then islamic terrorists.



Read it. Not really a good article. It assesses the level of threat by the number of fatal attacks, while totally ignoring all the failed attempts by Islamic terrorists such as the shoe bomber, underwear bomber, Manhatten car bomber,and many others we don't hear about. If you are to evaluate the relative levels of threat, you need to count the failed attempts due to Homeland Security, FBI vigilance.



I dont want to divert from the thread. But the article also discusses the fact that threats from white extremists plots have been foiled too including ambitious explosive plans that didnt detonate. It also discusses that law enforcement officials view the extremist white threat as more dangerous by large numbers.

That being said I take your point and think its a good one. I just thought the article was eye opening and as I said interesting. Of course one terrorist attack from an islamist could dwarf that all rathet fast. I wasnt trying to play down the islamist threat which personally I fear much more.


Point taken. And I think its good to be reminded that Islamists are not the only serious threat out there
RE: Who the fuck starts  
Chris in Philly : 6/24/2015 2:46 pm : link
In comment 12340515 GiveShockeyTheBall said:
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a thread like this and disappears


It is an awfully odd topic to do a hit and run thread on. Unless Modus is Jack Bauer and he's torturing a terrorist right now, he has some 'splainin' to do...
Unless the terrorists  
Headhunter : 6/24/2015 2:48 pm : link
got him
RE: There were a bunch of anti-terrorism cops on the 6 train yesterday  
Giants2012 : 6/24/2015 2:49 pm : link
In comment 12340650 Bluenatic said:
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There has a been a lot activity.
This isn't news  
Joey in VA : 6/24/2015 3:34 pm : link
It's cyclical. Guess where most Americans are now? ON vacation. Guess where that means they will be? In tourist locations, airports, trains, bus stations, etc. Once people are on the move that much this is protocol and has been for about 14 years now.

You're also in the midst of Ramadan so the nincompoops who aren't actually Muslim who are following those radical idiots are generally asked to carry out more attacks during this time. Eids and Ramadan incur the same thing each year, pleas from the wackos for the non observant weirdos who hitch their wagon on ISIS or Al-Qaeda or Boko Haram to carry out pre-planned attacks.
Sorry boys..  
Modus Operandi : 6/24/2015 4:57 pm : link
Been busy with work.

Wish I had specifics, but I don't.

I have some friends who work in counter terrorism and they mentioned some "credible chatter" over the last week involving NYC and DC. Additionally, NASA was apparantly locked down last night. Agencies in NYC and DC on heightened alert.

That's all I've got so far. If I hear anything more, I'll pass it along.
M.O.  
Semipro Lineman : 6/24/2015 5:03 pm : link
you're a disgrace to Staten Island. Something I previously thought wasn't possible. ;-p
RE: M.O.  
Modus Operandi : 6/24/2015 5:04 pm : link
In comment 12341068 Semipro Lineman said:
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you're a disgrace to Staten Island. Something I previously thought wasn't possible. ;-p


That very kind of you to say.
Not to be a wet blanket, MO...  
RC02XX : 6/24/2015 7:32 pm : link
But your friends are irresponsible in telling you about some chatter, especially if what they were alluding to is classified intelligence reports. Giving a hint is worse than not giving you any information at all in the intelligence field. I understand that they wanted to keep their friend informed, but what they did was one of the big taboos of intelligence field, divulging less than half information, which just leads to a lot of speculations.

And if they work for NCTC, I would take what they say with a large grain of salt. Those guys see boogeymen anywhere they want to find one.
RE: Not to be a wet blanket, MO...  
data_stata : 6/24/2015 8:02 pm : link
In comment 12341241 RC02XX said:
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But your friends are irresponsible in telling you about some chatter, especially if what they were alluding to is classified intelligence reports. Giving a hint is worse than not giving you any information at all in the intelligence field. I understand that they wanted to keep their friend informed, but what they did was one of the big taboos of intelligence field, divulging less than half information, which just leads to a lot of speculations.

And if they work for NCTC, I would take what they say with a large grain of salt. Those guys see boogeymen anywhere they want to find one.
agree
RE: Not to be a wet blanket, MO...  
Modus Operandi : 6/25/2015 2:25 am : link
In comment 12341241 RC02XX said:
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But your friends are irresponsible in telling you about some chatter, especially if what they were alluding to is classified intelligence reports. Giving a hint is worse than not giving you any information at all in the intelligence field. I understand that they wanted to keep their friend informed, but what they did was one of the big taboos of intelligence field, divulging less than half information, which just leads to a lot of speculations.

And if they work for NCTC, I would take what they say with a large grain of salt. Those guys see boogeymen anywhere they want to find one.


Hope you're right, Ronnie. Hope you're doing well.
RE: RE: Not to be a wet blanket, MO...  
RC02XX : 6/25/2015 8:16 am : link
In comment 12341549 Modus Operandi said:
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Hope you're right, Ronnie. Hope you're doing well.


Mo...thank you, and I hope you are well. Sorry that you took some ribbing from people around here.

And tell your friends to either give you real information or keep their mouths shut!...;)
Here you go  
ZogZerg : 6/26/2015 3:37 pm : link
It's public now
Be Alert for July 4th - ( New Window )
Meh...  
RC02XX : 6/26/2015 4:04 pm : link
Tell us something we didn't know and that is of actual value.
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