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babsbunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 07:55 PM
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Janet Napolitano: US terror threat highest since 9/11
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12407859

9 February 2011 Last updated at 12:14 ET

The threat of terrorism against the US homeland is in some aspects "at its most heightened state" since the 9/11 attacks, US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has said.

"The terrorist threat facing our country has evolved significantly," she told members of Congress.

The US faced new threats by groups already inside the country, inspired by al-Qaeda, she said.

Ms Napolitano warned that attacks could be carried out with little warning.
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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 07:56 PM
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1. yawnnnnnn
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Drale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 07:57 PM
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2. Its probably higher then they will admit
because I doubt they are counting the domestic terrorist organization that is the Tea Party.
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zappaman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:00 PM
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4. +1 n/t
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atreides1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:01 PM
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6. The only thing high here
Is Napolitano....
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Kaleko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:00 PM
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3. In other words: "We're losing our war on dissent!"
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markpkessinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:55 PM
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16. +1 (!)
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atreides1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:00 PM
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5. How convenient
The day after the Patriot Act extension failed to pass on the fast track...and now the country is at the highest threat level..

She should have stayed in Arizona and helped to keep Arizonans safe from the repukes...instead she starts channeling Skeletor...I mean Chertoff.
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RKP5637 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:05 PM
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11. Yeah, exactly what I thought, it seems they would've waited at least a week before
raising the alarms after the Patriot Act extension failed to pass on the fast track. Reminded me of Ashcroft.
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Raksha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:02 PM
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7. The timing of this piece of fearmongering is suspicious to say the least.
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golddigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:20 PM
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13. Yep! Wasn't there a vote on the Patriot Act extension?
Edited on Wed Feb-09-11 08:21 PM by golddigger
The timing is suspicious, is a understatement.

Edited for typo
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Holly_Hobby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:02 PM
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8. Then they better come up with something better than what we're
doing now, because it's obviously not working, according to Ms. Napolitano.

Coincidence that this announcement comes one day after Patriot Act is defeated.
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GoCubsGo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:03 PM
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9. Considering what is going on throughout the Middle East, I'm not surprised.
This is probably the first time in a decade that DHS warnings could actually be right. Couple the widespread unrest in the ME with these assholes, like Peter King, who have their "investigations" and all-out war against Muslims, and two wars in Muslim-dominated countries, and you have some pretty pissed off people.
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Wilms Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:05 PM
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10. "Ms Napolitano warned that attacks could be carried out with little warning."
:eyes:
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:54 PM
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25. In other news: Life goes on as usual.
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Kennah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:09 PM
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12. It's true! Have you counted the number of Republicans in Congress?
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katnapped Donating Member (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:57 PM
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18. And Democrats (sad to say) n/t
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Kennah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-10-11 01:33 PM
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27. At least there are fewer Blue Dogs
That has to lower the terror threat some.
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Karmadillo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:31 PM
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14. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
nt
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:55 PM
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26. I believe you mean: "afwaid."
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golddigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:43 PM
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15. I don't know about anyone else, but Janet creeps me out.
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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:57 PM
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17. What color are we now, Girl Scout Mint Cookie Green?
:)
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katnapped Donating Member (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 08:58 PM
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19. Soil your pants brown, I think n/t
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:52 PM
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22. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
:rofl:

:thumbsup:
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TK421 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 09:01 PM
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20. Yellow seems to be their favorite and most fitting color n/t
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DCKit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:52 PM
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21. Non validaion of the unPatriot act is going to cost them $$$$$$. nt
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:54 PM
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24. As "Deep Throat" famously said: "Follow the money."
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-09-11 10:53 PM
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23. She's whacked.
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