Chertoff- Summer Terror Attack? We All Need to Take a Gut Check on this One!
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I read in the news this week that Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff said he had a “gut feeling” that the nation faces a heightened chance of an attack this summer.
Nothing concrete, mind you, just a gut feeling, you know, cause these al qaidans like to do their terror in warm weather.
And my summer was going so well.
So, here is our “Homeland Security” (I hate that name, doesn’t that bring the Nazi SS to mind), well, anyway, our homeland security czar is busy putting fuel in the terror tank.
Doesn’t anyone think this is weird?
Especially in light of former senator, now lobbyist, Rick Santorum’s cat spilling from the bag claim on the Hugh Hewitt radio program about some kind of terror attack like what just happened in UK.
“…between now and November, a lot of things are going to happen, and I believe that by this time next year, the American public’s going to have a very different view of this war, and it will be because, I think, of some unfortunate events, that like we’re seeing unfold in the UK.
Don’t they know we’re paying attention?
“I believe we are entering a period this summer of increased risk,” Chertoff told the ChicagoTribune editorial board.
“Summertime seems to be appealing to them,” Chertoff said in his discussion with the newspaper about terrorists.
Summertime “seems to be appealing” to Al Qaeda. Does it really? Anything other than your gut tell you that?
Robin Cook, former Leader of the House of Commons, that resigned over his opposition to the Iraq War explained that, “Al-Qaida, literally “the database”, was originally the computer file of the thousands of mujahideen who were recruited and trained with help from the CIA to defeat the Russians.”
Now, why haven’t we learned that on the evening news?
CIA trained? Are we so sure that they aren’t still CIA trained? If the CIA were involved, how about MI6? or Mossad?
Doesn’t anyone remember the fake al qaeda in Palestine?
Mysteriously, the former British Parliamentarian that revealed this truth, died of a heart attack at the age of 59, on his descent from a successful mountain climb, a few months later.
But that’s another story.
These days, the media will take anything that falls outside a very narrow definition of mainstream and label it a “conspiracy theory”, which they will then make an object of ridicule.
The masses eat this up.
Meanwhile, since the allegation that “X” is a conspiracy theory, they’re under no obligation to investigate it.
So, qui bono? (Latin for “who benefits?”)
Who benefits from a terror attack?
Are you so blind?
How does the “database” benefit?
Ask yourself how the multi-national corporations benefit. Ask yourself how the defense industry benefits. Ask yourself how the power elite in government benefit.
Time for a “Gut Check” America. Where’s Colbert when you need him?
And I thought my summer was going so well.
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UPDATE from the Gavel:
Yesterday, Committee on Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson sent the following letter to Chertoff demanding an explanation of the Secretary’s remarks:
July 11, 2007
Dear Secretary Chertoff:
Over the past five years, tens of billions of taxpayer dollars have been dedicated to standing up and building capacity at the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security is charged with deterring, preventing and responding to the threat of terrorism. To that end, systems have been erected to identify risks and communicate them to the American public. With all the resources you have at your disposal and all the progress that you assure us that you are making, I cannot understand why you are quoted in the Chicago Tribune as saying you have a “gut feeling” that we are entering a period of heightened risk this summer.
Words have power, Mr. Secretary. You must choose them wisely—especially when they relate to the lives and security of the American public. What color code in the Homeland Security Advisory System is associated with a “gut feeling?” What sectors should be on alert as a result of your “gut feeling?” What cities should be asking their law enforcement to work double shifts because of your “gut feeling?” Are the American people supposed to purchase duct tape and plastic sheeting because of your “gut feeling?”
The Committee on Homeland Security has repeatedly emphasized the importance of getting specific, actionable information to our first preventers in law enforcement and other emergency response providers. I urge you to follow up on your “gut feeling” and share whatever information our nation’s first preventers need to be on alert and prepared. Otherwise, we run the risk of communities taking it upon themselves to mobilize for every possible threat. This not only would result in communities depleting their scarce homeland security resources but runs contrary to your efforts to move toward a risk-based approach to homeland security.
This fall, we will be marking the sixth anniversary of the most deadly terrorist attack on U.S. soil. With likely action on legislation to implement the unfinished business of the 9/11 Commission, Congress is poised to give you more and better opportunities to work with law enforcement in a constructive manner.
Mr. Secretary, I urge you to clarify your comments by providing concrete direction to the State, local and tribal stakeholders and if necessary make the required changes to the Nation’s threat level to ensure that the American public can take the necessary steps to protect their families, businesses and communities.
I would be happy to convene a classified briefing of our Members to discuss the threat to our nation if you believe that such a briefing is warranted.
Sincerely,
Bennie G. Thompson
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security
Yeah, what he said.