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.
RE: RE: I'm flying to Vegas Friday for a bachelor party
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Modus - are you privy to something others wouldn't be privy to??
I saw about the recent arrest with Isis in Ny and DeBlasios added 300 counter terrorism units.
Anything more??
not a good flyer?
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.
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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.
I think one or two of the folks in the row in front of us would have preferred a bomb.
This isn't me having a stick up my ass. I'm not offended... But it just seems like tempting fate.
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
At least a joke deflects the fact that there isn't a damn thing we really can do without knowing the specifics.
"Hans. Booby".
It doesn't make sense for us all to phone in tips individually, we should probably just collect them and forward to Paulie.
Police warned about heightened terrorist threat - ( New Window )
No trying to discredit you but curious.
"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."
GDI!!! You stole my line!
I've memorized "Business cards as weapons".
C'mon, man.
C'mon, man.
Seriously, especially as I fly up to DC tomorrow through the weekend
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.
Appears some have missed all the news.
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.
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.
Appears some have missed all the news.
People missed all this?
Threat foiled, etc - ( New Window )