U.S. terror threat at highest since 9/11: Napolitano

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U.S. terror threat at highest since 9/11: Napolitano

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano warned Wednesday that the threat of terrorism against the United States was in some ways "at its most heightened state" since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

In addition to the threats by al Qaeda, the militant group behind the attacks nearly a decade ago, Napolitano said the country faces new threats from those inspired by the group and those already inside the United States.

"The threat continues to evolve and in some ways the threat today may be at its most heightened state since the attacks nearly 10 years ago," Napolitano told the U.S. House of Representatives' Homeland Security Committee.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110209/ts_nm/us_usa_security_threats



what is this based on? is this fear mongering?

 

[Onceler]

LOL - yet another "where is the left now?" thread.

Such a broken record....

 

[SmarterthanYou]

DHS and the feds KNOW that most of their actions are violative of the constitution and freedom, so they need to equate foreign terrorism with true freedom fighters of america to try to maintain their monopoly of force and legitimacy.

 

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LOL - yet another "where is the left now?" thread.

Such a broken record....

and yet another onceler dishonest attack...where did i mention the left? oh thats right, i didn't.

and once again, onceler derails a thread with personal attacks. he doesn't address the thread topic, nope, he lives for the attack and insult.

too bad you're an intellectual pussy (likely a physical wimp as well judging from your massive insecurities displayed every day here) and can't actually discuss thread topics.

 

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DHS and the feds KNOW that most of their actions are violative of the constitution and freedom, so they need to equate foreign terrorism with true freedom fighters of america to try to maintain their monopoly of force and legitimacy.

someone suggested the timing of this with the recent house vote on the patriot act....i think its a stretch, but the timing is interesting

 

[Onceler]

and yet another onceler dishonest attack...where did i mention the left? oh thats right, i didn't.

and once again, onceler derails a thread with personal attacks. he doesn't address the thread topic, nope, he lives for the attack and insult.

too bad you're an intellectual pussy (likely a physical wimp as well judging from your massive insecurities displayed every day here) and can't actually discuss thread topics.

LOL!!!!!!! What a total whinefest!!!!!!

You need some thicker skin. I really didn't realize you were so hypersenstive about everything. I'll take it easy on you....

 

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LOL!!!!!!! What a total whinefest!!!!!!

You need some thicker skin. I really didn't realize you were so hypersenstive about everything. I'll take it easy on you....

do have anything to say about the thread topic? or are you here just to derail yet another thread with your bitching, moaning and insults? i don't mind insults, as long as you debate or discuss the thread topic.

if you can't actually discuss the thread topic, i understand. your insecurities cause you to come here and attack people on the internet. it makes you feel superior, so have it, it doesn't harm me or anyone else. but it would be nice if you actually participated in the thread topic instead of pretty much always insulting others.

 

[SmarterthanYou]

someone suggested the timing of this with the recent house vote on the patriot act....i think its a stretch, but the timing is interesting

thanks yurt, now i'm gonna be labeled a conspiracy theorist.

 

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thanks yurt, now i'm gonna be labeled a conspiracy theorist.

why?

 

[Onceler]

do have anything to say about the thread topic? or are you here just to derail yet another thread with your bitching, moaning and insults? i don't mind insults, as long as you debate or discuss the thread topic.

if you can't actually discuss the thread topic, i understand. your insecurities cause you to come here and attack people on the internet. it makes you feel superior, so have it, it doesn't harm me or anyone else. but it would be nice if you actually participated in the thread topic instead of pretty much always insulting others.

I commented on the thread topic. You just hated being called on another "where is the left now?" thread.

 

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I commented on the thread topic. You just hated being called on another "where is the left now?" thread.

where did i mention the left? where did i say "where is the left now?"

 

[SmarterthanYou]

why?

1) forgot my sarcasm tag

2) most idiots like to trust the government

 

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1) forgot my sarcasm tag

2) most idiots like to trust the government

do you trust the government at all? i trust them to an extent. but i don't doubt the government is at times dishonest. i think for the most part, those who serve us mean well, there are also those who just want power and don't mean us well. do you have a better idea for a government? we can't make everyone honest or serve all our individual needs.

 

[Rune]

and yet another onceler dishonest attack...where did i mention the left? oh thats right, i didn't.

and once again, onceler derails a thread with personal attacks. he doesn't address the thread topic, nope, he lives for the attack and insult.

too bad you're an intellectual pussy (likely a physical wimp as well judging from your massive insecurities displayed every day here) and can't actually discuss thread topics.

That's funny, you calling someone an intellctual pussy. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

 

[Billy the Great Khan]

LOL - yet another "where is the left now?" thread.

Such a broken record....

Ummmm how about...

 

[SmarterthanYou]

do you trust the government at all? i trust them to an extent. but i don't doubt the government is at times dishonest. i think for the most part, those who serve us mean well, there are also those who just want power and don't mean us well. do you have a better idea for a government? we can't make everyone honest or serve all our individual needs.

i trust the government to be in service to their own needs and not those of the people or be limited to their prescribed constitutional powers.

there is no better idea for government, except that we the people need to more strongly enforce our will on the government instead of trusting to a branch of government that we created to protect us from itself.

 

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i trust the government to be in service to their own needs and not those of the people or be limited to their prescribed constitutional powers.

there is no better idea for government, except that we the people need to more strongly enforce our will on the government instead of trusting to a branch of government that we created to protect us from itself.

if you can't trust the government to serve your needs, then why enforce your will on a body you don't trust to ever take care of your needs? the government, state and federal, have exceeded their constitutional confines. more so the feds than the states. i agree with you on that. but their overstepping does not outweight the rest of the good they do. we have a great highway system for example. we are not a theocratic government. our presidents get only 8 years if they are reelected.

i'm all for reigning in our government when it comes to violating the constitution, but at some point, you have to have some trust. without any trust, you can't make any progress.

 

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That's funny, you calling someone an intellctual pussy. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

still sore because you can't provide any evidence or proof of your claims

 

[SmarterthanYou]

if you can't trust the government to serve your needs, then why enforce your will on a body you don't trust to ever take care of your needs?

the government wasn't created to serve my needs. they were only created to protect individual rights and freedoms. and that's hard enough to trust them at their prescribed job, why would i trust them to do any extra?

the government, state and federal, have exceeded their constitutional confines. more so the feds than the states. i agree with you on that. but their overstepping does not outweight the rest of the good they do. we have a great highway system for example. we are not a theocratic government. our presidents get only 8 years if they are reelected.

so you're ok if an entity breaks the law, just so long as it meets an end that is acceptable? means justifying the end?

i'm all for reigning in our government when it comes to violating the constitution, but at some point, you have to have some trust. without any trust, you can't make any progress.

trust, but verify. and hold accountable when they break the trust. we haven't had that for decades.

 

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OTE=SmarterThanYou;771821]the government wasn't created to serve my needs. they were only created to protect individual rights and freedoms. and that's hard enough to trust them at their prescribed job, why would i trust them to do any extra?

the government was created to serve your needs, and that includes not violating and protecting your individual rights. highways....that serves your needs....that isn't about protection. dams, electricity....etc...

so you're ok if an entity breaks the law, just so long as it meets an end that is acceptable? means justifying the end?

i never said that. ever.

trust, but verify. and hold accountable when they break the trust. we haven't had that for decades.

so you do trust. fair enough. hold accountable, absolutely. we haven't done so because we keep voting in the same people with the same promises (which are often false).