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likelihood of a terror attack in the US this weekend?

dizzler · 2011-09-09 13:07:16

Hi all. bbc news is saying that the US is on high alert for an attack this weekend - do you think its likely? if so, do you think it will be a carbomb etc or something much more significant? must be a nervy weekend over there...

09-09-2011 1:07pm

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Hi all.

bbc news is saying that the US is on high alert for an attack this weekend - do you think its likely? if so, do you think it will be a carbomb etc or something much more significant?

must be a nervy weekend over there...

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#2 09-09-2011 1:09pm

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American's scaring themselves.

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#3 09-09-2011 1:12pm

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This has happened every year since the Towers fell.

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#4 09-09-2011 1:15pm

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Remote.

If anyone wanted to make a high impact statement, they'd do it when it's least expected.

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#5 09-09-2011 1:22pm

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Didn't they have warnings about the 9/11 attacks and assumed it was another toothless threat. It'd be moronic of them to make the same mistake twice.

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#6 09-09-2011 1:24pm

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Will never happen, they've already freedified all of us from tyranny and killed the head of the muslims; Bin Laden.

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#7 09-09-2011 1:25pm

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there could be another terror attack or one that is remarkably foiled;)

there is increasing pressure in america to reduce the military budget, so....

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#8 09-09-2011 1:29pm

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The Zohan wrote: »

Will never happen, they've already freedified all of us from tyranny and killed the head of the muslims; Bin Laden.

I take it your been sarcastic here The zohan

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#9 09-09-2011 1:30pm

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rounding tattenham Corner wrote: »

there could be another terror attack or one that is remarkably foiled;)

there is increasing pressure in america to reduce the military budget, so....

Yes, But who Foils the Foilers !!!! :O

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#10 09-09-2011 1:32pm

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humanji wrote: »

Didn't they have warnings about the 9/11 attacks and assumed it was another toothless threat. It'd be moronic of them to make the same mistake twice.

They get a lot of warnings about a lot of things, most are false, others are prevented.

Honestly, the odd of an attack this weekend are slim to none.

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#11 09-09-2011 1:33pm

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A 747 into the memorial site

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#12 09-09-2011 1:35pm

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War makes money, and the Republican party are always in favour of defence expenditure. Best to create a panic where none exists.

Proof if ever it was needed that the society that sacrifices its Liberty for safety is one that deserves neither.

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#13 09-09-2011 1:35pm

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listermint wrote: »

Yes, But who Foils the Foilers !!!! :O

Baco.

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#14 09-09-2011 1:37pm

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we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

*bows

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#15 09-09-2011 1:37pm

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dermo88 wrote: »

War makes money, and the Republican party are always in favour of defence expenditure. Best to create a panic where none exists.

Proof if ever it was needed that the society that sacrifices its Liberty for safety is one that deserves neither.

The republican party are not in power in the USA.

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#16 09-09-2011 1:42pm

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realies wrote: »

The republican party are not in power in the USA.

they are in congress

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#17 09-09-2011 1:47pm

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realies wrote: »

The republican party are not in power in the USA.

They currently control the Congress.

Just because the President is a Democrat, does not mean they have the power.

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#18 09-09-2011 1:48pm

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Ahem thread already here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056383137

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#19 09-09-2011 1:54pm

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Don't give me that crap. They control the money. They control congress. Read the news......

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#20 09-09-2011 1:56pm

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I'd say so, was like watching a movie the last time.

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#21 09-09-2011 1:57pm

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I heard the UVF are going to attack Boston

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#22 09-09-2011 2:03pm

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You can be sure that American spooks are watching every website / blog etc. where this is even discussed.

So a very big welcome to our cloak and dagger buddies from across the water, Hey you guys - is there anthin stirrin at all at all?

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#23 09-09-2011 2:10pm

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There's always a threat that some whackjob could use the day to make a political point. Bush isn't going to be making a speech is he?

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#24 09-09-2011 2:13pm

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The odds of a terrorist attack this weekend are 9/11

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#25 09-09-2011 2:23pm

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I have some insider info frrom my mate mohammed that they are hitting the hollywood sign at 5 30 ps american time, it will be carnage

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#26 09-09-2011 2:28pm

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No idea if anything will happen or not, but it's not outside the realms of possibility. An anniversary is a good time for it from the terrorists POV, look how we can get at you - again. It doesn't take an awful lot, a few committed determined people who possess the ability or have been given instruction by someone who can think outside the box.

Security at some airports around the world is still quite lax, despite everything. There are also a myriad of other vulnerable targets open to attack, both inside the USA and outside of it.

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#27 09-09-2011 2:30pm

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I'm more worried about the possible storm heading our way this weekend.

Terror attack? *sigh*
It must be coming to election time again soon - or a bill has to be passed!

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#28 09-09-2011 2:41pm

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There is an usually high level of common sense in this thread.

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#29 09-09-2011 2:45pm

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i heard the FCA have been armed with BB guns just in case

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#30 09-09-2011 2:53pm

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The only thing that gives a threat any merit is the fact 911 days after September 11th 2011 the spain bombings happened. So knowing Bin Laden is now dead and its ten years. You can never rule out for sure.

But as for anything happening at ground zero? un-bloody-likely. Place will be so solid. But who is to say some bus or train doesnt get blown up in the other side of the country?

In any case the yanks will be blowing it out. Like they are under seige. It would be wise to make no pranks this weekend if you lived in the states :pac:

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