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I realize this is way off-topic of the usual fare for WUWT, but I’d be remiss in my duty as a patriot and an American if I didn’t at least pass it on so that it will get wide distribution. One of my Facebook friends is a police officer who I’ve learned to listen to. He passes this on to me, and I’m passing it on to you as a public service. Take caution, be aware, and don’t let these extremists ruin your 4th of July holiday.
Jeff Greeson writes:
To everyone that reads my wall, ESPECIALLY in big cities: The freakout over the 4th of July is real. I get intelligence that you don’t get, and the FBI is serious this time. Go out and be an American, but keep a charged cellphone with you, and don’t let fear of being called a racist stop you from calling [in] something in that is suspicious. And for the sake of all that’s holy, if something makes your Spidey sense tingle, GET YOUR FAMILY AWAY FROM IT.
He cites this essay from a former “spook”:
Anything But Routine, Redux
Two days ago, former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morrell said there was “nothing routine” about warnings of possible ISIS attacks in the CONUS during the 4th of July weekend.At the time, we noted it was quite unusual for a former intelligence official to be so blunt in his assessment. Mr. Morrell (who made the observation on CBS This Morning) went on to say that he “wouldn’t be surprised if we’re sitting her a week from today talking about an ISIS attack in the United States over the [July 4th] weekend.”
Now, we’re beginning to see why Morrell offered such a dire prediction. Shepard Smith of Fox News reported last night the FBI is establishing special command centers in 56 cities around the country, to prepare for possible terrorist attacks during the holiday period.
Not to be outdone, ISIS quickly posted a map, showing the locations of those command facilities. Twitter and the blogosphere quickly exploded, with some wondering how the terror group could quickly access such sensitive information. Turns out it wasn’t so hard after all; the command centers are located at FBI field offices, except those in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. That information is readily available to anyone with internet access.
But there are more signs of mounting fears about a possible weekend attack. A federal official told Gateway Pundit that FBI agents scheduled for vacations over July 4th have been told to cancel their plans, and report for duty. The same source also reports that FBI agents are telling family and friends to avoid “official” holiday celebrations. This mirrors earlier claims that ISIS may target large community gatherings on the 4th, hoping to inflict maximum casualties.
Anthony, I’m sorry to say that you are inadvertently helping these ‘terrorists’ with their work.
The massive over reaction of the ‘security’ forces is also a great help to their cause.
How a country like the USA could be intimidated or even mildly concerned about a handful of foes is beyond me.
Come on America, your biggest cities have a weekend death toll that would make any ‘terrorist’ glow with pride and your schools and institutions regularly see murder events that out-do the best efforts of ‘terrorist’ gangs the world over.
I was once sitting in a restaurant on the Strand in London in 1977 or 78, I was with a chap who had been a Group Captain in the Pathfinders during WW2. Half way through the meal a bomb exploded somewhere nearby. I’ll never forget the rattling sound the glasses in the racks made!
There were a few murmurs of shock and indignation…then everybody simply got on with their meals!
A little ‘perspective’ goes a long way in at moments like this.
said, “your biggest cities have a weekend death toll that would make any ‘terrorist’ glow with pride..”
This show a complete lack of understanding how the Islamic theocracy works.
First: There is only two divisions of the world in Islam all others are only temporary conditions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divisions_of_the_world_in_Islam#Major_religious_divisions
Second: Dar al-Harb is what the rest of the world is out side the Dar al-Islam(house of Islam.) NO war can fight in every location so they set up a rallying locations. Which they converge and where they choose to put most of their efforts into.
Right now that would be in the Islamic State, Western China (is opening up now), Africa and a few other hot spots around the world.
The US isn’t a rally spot yet. Which means we are open targets but we’re not a primary target as of yet.
If they are coming for me they are coming for me. Maybe they will change their minds when they see the women in bikinis and smell the bbq and the clambake. It has worked in the past.
The West created and supports ISIS.
Here’s the confession that conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch extracted from the US Department of Defense:
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http://www.judicialwatch.org/document-archive/pgs-287-293-291-jw-v-dod-and-state-14-812-2/
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The West supports AQI the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafists, whereas China and Russia OPPOSE them.
That is what is why so many members of “ISIS” sport U.S Army tattoos.
Right on Jeff, thanks and be safe.
Happy American Independence Day!
We are free people and we shall remain so.
Something smells fishy to me when ISIS is constantly being resupplied with American military hardware and Obama still doesn’t have a strategy to fight them. Aren’t these the same rebels that we supported to to fight the governments that we humanely bombed into the Stone Age. I think the whole thing is smoke and mirrors and I am somewhat disheartened by the ligitmacy of the so called scientific smart people here who can not admit this.
Lee, It’s even worse than you posit it:
Our best allies in the Middle East, in the war on terror were Mubarak’s Egypt and Kaddfy’s Libya.
A vile coalition of Obama administration know-it-all PC-Progressives (Brennan/Hillary/Nuland/Power/et al) teamed with neo-conservatives (McCain/Graham/et al) to overthrow those stable regimes. They worked with the EU, who had their eyes on Libyan oil treasures. In their covert wars against Mubarak and Kaddafy, the administration/neo-cons called on “freedom fighters” who were actually Islamic extremists.
At the same time, the neo-cons were taunting Obama’s administration about their lack of action against Assad in Syria. Assad is a Shi’a ally, and was in a factional civil war–Shi’a vs. Sunni.
The brilliant plan, concocted by the neo-cons and Obama’s girls, was to leverage the relationships they’d established with the Sunni “freedom fighters” in Libya, and take out Assad.
Voila! Freedom fighters = ISIS.
“During September 2013, it was reported by US officials that under “a covert CIA program,” small arms and anti tank weapons had begun reaching some moderate rebel groups. Although Free Syrian Army Commander Salim Idriss denied receiving lethal aid, some analysts commented that information on US arms may not have reached Idriss due to poor communications as the Free Syrian Army command was based in Northern Syria whilst weapons were reportedly reaching rebel groups in the south”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_involvement_in_the_Syrian_Civil_War#United_States
Exactly. If the U.S. really wanted to stop ISIS it would stop arming al-Nusrah, etc., and support Assad, the Syrian Army, and Hezbollah. The US would also urge Iran to send in more troops.
Agree, RoHa.
RoHa said, “If the U.S. really wanted to stop ISIS it would stop arming al-Nusrah, etc., and Hezbollah.”
The enemy of my enemy isn’t our friend. You don’t arm people that want you dead.
Exactly, to all above, Lee, kentclizbe and RoHa.
It is the government under Hussein O that is up to no good, to destroy our country, no longer any doubt here.
I will concede citizenship, but Obama is NOT American!
Oh, please.
You’re welcome!
Even if ISIS does nothing, simply by spreading this paranoia they have won. In this frenzy of fear we toss away our liberties, turn against each other and eat our own.
ISIS has simply taken a few pages out of US War College manuals.
USAR RVN ’71 & ’72.
I am seeking govt funding to establish a daily updated global map indicating probability of being struck by lightning on a 200km grid square and also a map of probability of being killed by terrorists on the same global grid. That way people can make their own decision about which local grid to habitate and weather its a bad golf day or a good day to carry a concealed weapon. The weather report in each city can have a quick update on which event is more probable today…..
That’s exactly what they’re doing, poor fellas, again. And again. It’s a curse.
Let me get this right,
1 – The FBI is setting up special command centers around the U.S. for a enemy it created.
2 – Trillions of dollars in derivatives that have been leveraged on the Greek debt is about to be exposed as a worthless asset.
3 – NATO has massed huge amounts of military assets on the Russian border
4 – Donnald Trump is instigating a race war.
I can’t help but feel that these events are connected and that some big changes are coming.
No need to worry. We have the most dangerous thing in check-the Confederate flag. Remember, being “offended” is much worse than being killed.
“Hater!” 😉
Publishing this fear mongering article on WUWT shows how much this site has degenerated. It used to be all about science, but “political science” really isn’t science.
Don’t get so worked up Joel. Like Anthony said, just a reminder to pay attention. Pack your cell phone and some heat and try to enjoy yourself.
Just like climate change, I prefer to look at the ‘data’:
1. It is absurdly easy to walk into this country. There are even helpful, multi-lingual signs (some in Chinese!) near the southern US border warning of the dangers of the desert.
2. It is ludicrously easy to build an IED. There is no shortage of ‘helpful hints’ online.
3. It is inexpensive and easy to obtain the materials necessary for such IEDs.
4. Aside from a few loan-wolves and the Boston bombers, there have been no mass attacks in the US since 9/11, and none at all by actual members of a terrorist organization.
So what conclusions can we reach? Either there are few terrorists, or they are incredibly stupid, dead broke, don’t want to die, or just don’t want to attack the US. They could have wreaked havoc at Super Bowls, Christmas parades, joint sessions of Congress, the Supreme Court, brought down the electric grid, poisoned a city’s water supply, or taken out major airports. There’s been nothing. Nil. Zippo.
I await Sunday to hear someone claim we ‘dodged a bullet’ once again.
Happy Fourth, celebrate the day.
I totally agree. After the first World Trade Center bombing, a friend and I put back many beers thinking of all the ways someone could really do some damage if they wanted to, yet none of these things ever happen. Sure we’ve had some tragedies since then, but compared to most countries we live in a peaceful paradise. It’s the media and the Military Industrial Complex that want you to think differently.
So, evidence-based projections trump those made by a government agency once again. Funny how consistent that is. Perhaps it’s because raw data isn’t subject to the pressure of budgets or have a desire for power.
A few weeks back I remember a article here on the EPA. It referenced how the evils of the EPA resembles how Vladmir Putin annexed Crimea when it actually split from Ukraine by a unanimous referendrum without a shot fired.
I for one believe this site started on a moral footing but Am not naïve enough to realize that a site as successfull as WUWT is not immune to be compromised by the powers that be.
The AGW scam is a product of the elite practicing eugenics on the global population but that fact is never mentioned here.
Lee
July 2, 2015 at 8:25 pm
“The AGW scam is a product of the elite practicing eugenics on the global population but that fact is never mentioned here.”
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You must be an infrequent reader. That topic has been discussed here many times. The discussions have become lengthy and heated and are typically prompted by some true believer’s assertion that the world is overpopulated and therefore, we have to save the planet.
Not only that, our effing ignorant MSM journalists don’t do jack in the way of investigating or reading source documents. From Russian expert Matthew Crosston’s NEMESIS: Keeping Russia an Enemy through Cold War Pathologies
Reblogged this on Sierra Foothill Commentary and commented:
At all 4th celebrations maintain situation awareness. Be aware of what is going on around you, and act on your gut feeling if you see something that seem out of place or “strange,” exist the area quickly.
What’s up with “GET YOUR *FAMILY* AWAY FROM IT” (asterisks mine)?
As if everyone attending a big festivity is with a family which they are members of?
I see a political correctness here that started in the 1980s. There have been so many commercials on radio and on TV in the past 30-35 years selling people on buying security and related goods and services to “protect your family”. It was not “protect yourself”, and this consistently said “family” in place of “loved ones” that was often mentioned in ads in the late 1970s.
What about people who are engaged, merely going steady, or dating and playing the field? What about people who are divorced or widowed? What about people who are romantically and sexually attracted to ones of the same gender, and living in 14 US states where they got the right to marry from SCOTUS only a week ago?
Aren’t Americans allowed to protect and defend themselves? Such as unmarried adults and teenagers?
glad someone else noticed this. It goes hand in hand with along with the idea that our “rights” are not rights to do or say anything but the most mainstream banal activities. Like the right to “live work, have a family, eat apple pie” etc. We only have the right to do or say things that are completely uncontroversial.
I view the word “family” as being inclusive, not exclusive.
(a) only rookies and the press call ’em “ISIS,” the correct term is “ISIL.”
(b) have fun and be vigilant this holiday weekend, we outnumber them, and we have more concealed carry permits.
One way to show disrespect to many in the Mideast is to mispell or mispronounce their names. GHW Bush knew full well the correct pronunciation of ‘Saddam’ and deliberately mispronounced it. If ISIL is the correct term, then I will refer to them as ISIS in polite company. Otherwise, I will use an even more inappropriate term.
The most correct term for them is “the army of the Beast”.
ISIL is how we call them in the FBI. I prefer to use the insulting term used by other Islamic countries, DAESH.
Oops, I just revealed that I’m a spook.
DAESH, from the Urban Dictionary:
CRS, DrPH, I know you’re attempting to make a little toilet humor out of DAIISH (ad-Dawlah al-Islāmiyah fī ‘l-ʿIrāq wa-sh-Shām) with the meaning of al-Sham = “land of the left hand.”
But I should remind you when Islam (the Ideology) took al-sham after the Battle of Yarmouk which the Byzantine’s really should have won that battle. Byzantines had better arms, more men and better trained. Tactics and the will to win from Abu Bakr was the only advantage Islam had and Islam won decisively.
The Battle of Yarmouk was the opening battle with the western world which Islam has never let up they where driven back a few times though.
The western world in the past 40 years has severely underestimating the war Islam has been waging on the world.
said, “only rookies and the press call ’em “ISIS,” the correct term is “ISIL.”
The Islamic State isn’t going after just DAIISH you know this right? I mean they have been converging or dar ul harb Hukma wal fli’lan (land where they are called to fight in) from the Philippines to Northern Africa. DAIISH is just one of them.
I was wondering why I hadn’t heard of this, so I googled FBI July 4. It’s all over the US media, and even the Daily Mail (UK). Too bad Canada doesn’t think this is news. Here’s a good story quoting Pete King (R-NY): http://thehill.com/policy/defense/246715-gop-lawmaker-warns-of-potential-july-4-attack-by-isis
If any our your leftist friends try to downplay this and call it right-wing fear-mongering, just tell them that Islamic State is the true religious right-wing threat, not Republicans.
This may or may not happen, but at least Americans have a chance of defending themselves. Over here in Britain that is much more difficult because we lack the means (no arms).
No arms? Use your legs
The greatest threat to the whole west are drones. Its very evident, or should be by now, to security agencies. Probably one of the most significant bits of news (last week) this century, was the delivery of medicines from one country to another (in Europe I think) using a drone. Image what terrorists will do with that… I’m afraid its inevitable and probably ALL drone use by private citizens will have to be banned
There is virtually no significant threat to the west from private drones, The only significant threat from drones is fron the high altitude military grade piloted and autonomous drones, capable of carrying significant payload. Private drones with that capacity will be highly regulated if and when they ever are developed. The only risk from from private drones is interference with the airspace and their surveillance capacity.
Will Obama break with his tradition and call it terrorism this time?
The incident at the Washington Navy Yard a day or two ago worries me. They found no shooter at all, and the area was swarming with police, military, and FBI. Could this have been an ISIS-created test to see how a diversion could work, resulting in another diversion while a real attack on a far more vulnerable target occurs this weekend?
In any event, I’m staying home this weekend. I have my bratwurst and corn on the cob ready for the grill, and I will enjoy a truly American-style Fourth of July. I’m not letting ISIS get me down.
Exactly! Those ISIS cowards don’t have a chance against the American spirit. Our real enemy is within. It was observed in WWI that creating a war for the gain of world dominance and defeating the man spirit was lost to national patriotism, so the “new” war had to become a war from within the spirit of mankind, own the soul of humanity while preserving the continuity of government. So enjoy, stay vigil, read everything, and forget the fear mongers and apocalyptic rants.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3147826/Red-Arrows-grounded-Jihadi-terror-threat-Three-U-S-air-bases-Britain-cancel-July-4-celebrations-security-chiefs-warn-local-threat-assessments.html
Red Arrows grounded over Jihadi terror threat: Three U.S. air bases in Britain cancel July 4 celebrations after security chiefs warn of ‘local threat assessments’
more at source.
Yes, let’s be careful out there.
https://thepointman.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/bang-pause-bang/
Pointman
As far as I’m concerned, it is the duty of my government to protect me from terrorist attacks, not use the threat of terrorist attacks to terrorize me. We pay (more and more) taxes to fund the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, etc. It is their job to gather intelligence and nip all would be terror plots in the bud. What possible good does it do the public at large to disclose all the “chatter” they’ve been tracking, and to tell us, “yep, there’s a good chance those terrorists might just want to slaughter you when you least expect it….so always expect it”. Is this not in effect what we’re being told by the government, and exactly what the terrorists want? If and when an attack does come, what are we to do about it other than run in the other direction? The answer presumably is to stop it before it happens. And how is the average citizen supposed to do this? Why be ever more “alert”, “cautious”, and “suspicious” of those around them no doubt. A constant reminder that you can’t trust anyone or anything other than big government. In the end, we’re all looking over our shoulder in fear at our neighbor at giving those who we fund through taxes a pass on not doing their friggin’ job. Do your job Obama. Stop the terror and stop inciting it. Track these vermin down and arrest them. And here’s a novel idea, close the damn border and make citizenship in this country something to be revered and worked for once again.
He invited the ISIS etc all here via Mexico…then creates a bureaucratic army…then arms the bad guys via the BATFE….then blames law abiding Americans for gun violence…then promotes gun confiscation…then creates false flags…then declares some BS emergency illegal marshal law… bla bla bla…etc etc etc….there is no rage over the atrocities about to come down. The master of divide and conquer is getting writers cramp from penning his executive orders.
To all my American friends, I wish you and your families a safe and joyous 4th of July.
I sent this email to my friends in Tunisia following the recent terrorist attack at the resort at Sousse – here is one reply.
Best wishes to all, Allan
Cher Allan
Merci pour ta lettre
Et je retiendrai le plus important :
«Malheureusement, cette guerre ne sont pas de votre choix, mais il est de votre destin.»
A bientôt.
[in translation]
Dear Allan
Thank you for your letter
And I will remember the most important:
“Sadly, this war is not of your choosing, but it is your destiny.”
See you soon.
De : Allan MacRae
Envoyé : samedi 27 juin 2015
À :
Objet : RE: My Tunisian friends – I am with you today and always
Dear _____,
Just like the murders at the Bardo Museum, the killings at Sousse are intended to hurt the tourist industry, a mainstay of the Tunisian economy. They are also intended to intimidate the good people of Tunisia.
You are at war, and now you and your allies must pursue this evil and destroy it.
Sadly, this war is not of your choosing, but it is your destiny.
[excerpted]
God bless you and keep you safe – my best wishes to you and your family.
Allan