1 Because if Al Quaeda does pull off a successful attack their actions would rightfully be considered malignant incompetence.

Never let a crisis go to waste.  I don't put it past this Administration to be hoping for a major attack.

2 trainer may be right,an excuse to put marshall law in place would be a treat for this bunch of thugs. And by thugs I mean the ones allegedly on our side.

3

I don't think I have ever felt so damn vulnerable.

4 Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Ain't this admin. fun? Mornin' M&M's!

5 Malignant incompetence? Or borderline treason?

6

Mornin Nam!

7 Don't slip into "They'll let it happen" mindset.

Or, God forbid, something does happen?  Do you become "truthers"?

Will fire stop melting steel?

8 Old Leon doesn't have a clue as to what's going on.

9 I felt a whole lot safer before the inauguration of The Won.

10 Also unclear is the status of 36 American ex-convicts who traveled to Yemen over the past year, ostensibly to study Arabic.

Revoke their passports.

11

Ther can be no doubt that Al Qaida wants nothing more that to bring us to our knees. Judging by this administrations' effete actions concerning the recent attacks, and towards terrorism in general, I don't have much faith that we'll escape the next one.

And yeah, that would be a great excuse to impose martial law. Not for any real reason, we certainly didn't overreact after 9-11. But for the bunch of clowns in Washington, they's get wood from having that kind of power.

12 I'm more immediately concerned about whatever Iran's got planned for Feb. 11.

13 Is anyone in the Administration paying attention to this?

14

 But the cynical side of me also suspects that he's just covering himself in case something does happen since there's less political downside to a false alarm than no alarm whatsoever.

This topic came up yesterday.  ALL of the secuity bosses have been doing this since 9-11. It is a two-fer. First it is a cover-your-ass moment so if something does happen you can come back with a "told-you so".  It also is a justification that your shop needs more personnel and a larger budget.

That last part is the gold standard for every damn buearocrap in DC.  

15 Where is the Outline for preventive measures from P and big Sis.....

Sounds like a plan being put into action to me.

Probably what crotch bomber was, but thanks to Dutch dude didn't happen....'


O and his freaks want complete control of us mouth breathers...what better way than to scare the H out of all of us.........

It works in Britain...their population just gets meeker and meeker and more muslim everyday.....hoping to make the muslims like them and not blow the H out of their buses etc....disgusting....

Throw them all out.......if they put Islam first they should go.  The mideast is plenty big and plenty rich....

16 13, Nah, they're too busy changing out odumbass pictures in the WH weekly.

17 13 vai2112 they are busy trying to fix college football......jeez.......

18 Wow. My history professor just connected the invention of the steam engine to Global Warming. *phew* Glad I'm being educated by such brilliant scholars.. /sarc

19 I pray that Al Qaeda won't be able to say The system worked!

20 ...remember, m'Bonga isn't Bush.  Every incompetence will be hidden and/or stonewalled by the media.

Think of all the horrible things this puke will want to do to 'protect' us.

21 Just like a ride at the fair ain't it Nam. Keep your powder dry and the go bag ready.

22 Global Warming? Could your history prof be more out of touch with current events?

23 21 teeg,



Always on hot stand-by.

24 Don't worry.  This will solve all of our terror related problems.

25

I feel comforted, don't you?

Really, we are in the best of hands I believe.

26

The election of Comrade Zero was the dinner bell to non-leftard America haters such as Al Qaeda that dinner was on the table and ready to be eaten up.

Open season on infidels. We're so sorry, please kill us, Islamic jihadists, we are guilty and will willingly lay our pencil necks on the chopping block.

52% of us deserve what is coming. The rest of us are chained in the hold.

27 >>22 Global Warming? Could your history prof be more out of touch with current events? Posted by: BackwardsBoy at February 04, 2010 11:51 AM (i3AsK) It's academia, they're so out of touch that they're AHEAD of everyone else. bwahahahaha

28 This just brings up all of the bile from the botched Cole investigation. The Bin Laden's hail from Yemen - so there are lots of deep tribal connections.

29 Techie, I don't think it's 'truther' territory to observe that this administration has put far more energy into giving jihadis (illegitimate) rights rather than protecting us.  Obama isn't personally handing them a nuke to use against us, but if you look at the empty rhetoric towards Iran, and the lack of serious interrogations, it's clear that this administration is doing evertything in their power to 'let it happen,' however fluffy their motivations.

That said, martial law won't work because no one trusts them enough to go along with it.  Some of the stupider urban centers, maybe.

30 I forgot is ubl shia or sunni?

31 When I heard that candidate Obama had "President" stitched on his seat on his campaign plane, the coming arrogance was evident.  Unfortunately it will not just be a "Epic Fail"  it will be one involving other people's lives and fortune as he rides this to the bottom.

32 If they do impliment martial law may god haver mercy on their souls. I have my own form of martial law, the second amendment. Was five finger death punch who said it best. "Id rather die than live down on my knees, bury me like a soldier with my dignity."

33

According to Panetta another attack on the US from Al Qaeda is expected within the next 3 to 6 months.

And if it doesn't occur,  the non-occurrence will be "unexpected".

34

Panetta is doing his job as he sees it.  He has done the press conference, sent the emails, done the rounds on TV and radio, and moved the papers around on his desk.  After the attack happens, he will do more press conferences, send more emails, do the rounds on TV and radio, and move some more papers around on his desk.

I really don't think he sees the connection between his job title, and what he's supposed to be doing to protect me and my kids.

35 I have met Mr. Panetta (don't ask). He is a really nice man. Just the type you don't want in this position. I would rather have Orville Redenbacher or Wilford Brimley on this job.

36 Gonna hit the shower folks. Staying with friends after the shoulder surgery last friday. In case she hasn't heard yet, let runningrn know I'm doing fine, better than I expected by a long way. Haven't taken a pain pill since Mon. 5am. Lots of mobility already. Stomp a troll for my folks!!!

37

I went over to the Peace Blimp site. There's a page where you can suggest messages for the side of it.

I suggested "Nuke Mecca".

Some of the other suggestions are too funny.

38 And if you think that's scary take a look at your calendar.  After Monday and Tuesday it says WTF.

39 I forgot is ubl shia or sunni?

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at February 04, 2010 11:55 AM (0ZWfs)

Salafist Sunni. In Constitutional terms, he is a Strict Constructionist and Originalist. In other words, Mohammad decapitated prisoners, murdered Jews en masse and raped women  therefore it is perfectly okay to do it today.

40 OT: Whoever had Thursday in the Dow 10k pool appears about to win, according to Drudge.

41

I went over to the Peace Blimp site. There's a page where you can suggest messages for the side of it.

I suggested "Nuke Mecca".

Some of the other suggestions are too funny.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at February 04, 2010 11:58 AM (i3AsK)

I got with the spirit of the site and suggested Ostrich Is Better Than Eagle.

42 TY Holger.

43 The failure to detect the recent human caused disaster had it's roots in the previous administration.

44
Gosh if I didn't know better it would sound as if the Obama administration knows that treating terrorism as a criminal matter makes us much more vulnerable to attack, and is warning us to get use to the idea.

45 rawmuse - consider this -- Obama should have put Panetta as Chief of Staff and Rahm at DCI

46 Glad you are doing ok teej!!

47 37

I went over to the Peace Blimp site. There's a page where you can suggest messages for the side of it.

I suggested "Nuke Mecca".

I suggested they fly several low passes over Mogadishu.

48 My history professor just connected the invention of the steam engine to Global Warming.

Woolly mammoths were more industrial than originally believed?

49 I think I'll do what the Dems did to Bush.

IT'S ALL A DISTRACTION FROM THE ECONOMY THAT SUCKS!

50

I got with the spirit of the site and suggested Ostrich Is Better Than Eagle.

I saw your suggestion. We morons are helpful like that.

51

They were caught off guard by the underwear bomber (to say nothing of the Fort Hood situation) and the incident and its subsequent handling made them look unprepared, weak, and foolish. They know this is their soft underbelly.

The cynical side of me says they are trying to get out in front of this so when something does happen, instead of it being a "How did you incompetents let this happen? This administration is weak on terrorism!" moment; it becomes a "We all knew this was coming and warned the American people, we are all in this together." moment.

Whether that will fly, I don't know.

52 What a wonderful combination: Obama (pbuh) is a thug in his own country, but a sheep with the rest of the world.

I was sort of hoping for a president who did it the other way around, but then, I'm one of those mouth breathers. And yes, I am bitter. But I don't cling to my guns...I hold them correctly.

53 "Malignant Incompetance" should be the name of the band Obama forms when he leaves office.

54 Live Orville or zombie Orville?

55

Al qaeda is planning on attacking the US? This is news. and it's definitely different from

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

and 2001

when they were...planning to attack us...never mind.

56

Global Warming? Could your history prof be more out of touch with current events?

I just posted on the healine thread about the WC. They just did a little pice STILL pushing AGW and pushing the same old tired lies that have been discreditied over and over.

and all this cold we have had the last 3 winters, hahahahaha, don't mention anythig but now and say it is restricted to the U.S.

They are fraud deniars....that is the new term.

57 The only people rooting for an attack is you crazy, bloodthirsty wingnuts. Then you could blame Obama for something else that is Bush's fault.

58 I blame Bush!

59

We need an adminitration that is serious about eliminating terrorism by any means. A tough stance does many things, all of which work in our favor.

It shows strength to our enemies, which is what they respect. If we show a greater determination, they just might decide against attacking us, because we could inflict far more damage on them than they could on us.

The form this should take might make the more effete in Washington squirm. It involves the swift and sure execution of any terrorist who takes any action against us. A short tribunal followed by an execution. No bones, no regrets, no apologies to anyone, just the attitude that the poor dead terrorist did it to himself, and would still be alive to pursue a productive life with his family at home had he so chosen.

 It'd make would-be jihadis wonder if it's really worth it, instilling in them a sense of futility. We just need a government with cojones. We can defeat these rabid animals, but not the way we're currently doing it.

60 I think the bottom line is that the Islamists are emboldened.  They are winning.  Time is on their side, and now they've tested the system a few times.  They've waited out the aftermath of 9/11, and now they've revised their tactics to begin again.

61 utilizing new recruits who are more difficult to detect and trace

If they got human form Replicators, we're boned. 

62

@polynikes #59,

Somehow, I don't think that is what Obama had in mind when he talked about "smart" diplomcay and hitting the reset buttons.

As to waterboarding, maybe some converts from the 52%, but there are a crazy 20% or so that feel we deserve to be attacked and would be rooting for Al Qeada. The ones that believe it was "little Eichmanns" that died in the WTC attacks.

63

I want to know where this Peace Blimp site is at...sounds like fun...

This could be ass covering, but something gives me a (bad) funny feeling it isn't.  If something bad does happen (and pray that is doesn't, or that we can thwart it) then I'm all for the majority of Americans to just go apeshit.  It's about time we quit trying to play nice with this crap; let's throw out the rule book and play this game old school. 

64 18 Wow. My history professor just connected the invention of the steam engine to Global Warming.

*phew* Glad I'm being educated by such brilliant scholars..

/sarc

Uh, yeah...that sort of thinking does seem to be most of what passes for historical scholarship these days. Which is why I chose to not try to become a history professor after all, and got myself a real job.

65

64 -- Some of the more traitorous members of our society included in the "people to go apeshit on"; I'm seriously sick of these people -- they're like the people in "World War Z" who would try and pretend to be zombies and protest for zombie rights (and will be just about as successful in saving their miserable little selves as in the book).

I'm digging your opinions Backwards Boy and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

66 That's good to know, Leon. But what are you doing about it? What is your boss allowing you to do about it?

And how are you going to blame W when the ugliness does happen?

67 Last night Savage went ballastic, well about as ballastic as Savage can muster.  Nothing compares to Levin, nothing.   Anyway, he does have a point...he is looking for common sense here like if you know if you drink a prune juice cocktail with metamucil then you know what is coming.  Now, if you heard someone is going to slip you one then you are on the lookout, aren't you?   Savage wants to know how come they announce this like it is a foregone conclusion and aren't trying to stop it?

68 They really should have a major in academia called "Bull Shit".   You get your grades by convincing your professor and fellow students that something outrageous is totally true.  You can even use statistics and spread sheets and peer reviewed material, but you may have to create that yourself.  Then you can work for the government.

69

"Never let malignant incompetence go to waste.."
   Rahm to the fu**ing retards

70 39 I forgot is ubl shia or sunni?

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at February 04, 2010 11:55 AM (0ZWfs)

Salafist Sunni. In Constitutional terms, he is a Strict Constructionist and Originalist. In other words, Mohammad decapitated prisoners, murdered Jews en masse and raped women  therefore it is perfectly okay to do it today.

Isn't Obama a Sunni as well? So shouldn't their common Muslim faith bring them together and stop all attacks?

And... while in crazy mode, if we know for sure there is going to be an attack, and we don't stop it, does that mean we are culpable, ie, the US government is behind it, just like all the 9/11 Truthers say the US government is behind that event? And if an attack does happen on Obamas watch, does that mean that he's just as culpable as George Bush?

So.... Obama=Bush?

How does that taste liberals?

I

71 I forget: is Super Bowl Sunday within the next 3 to 6 months?

72 8 Old Leon doesn't have a clue as to what's going on.

He's not that dumb. If it doesn't happen, that's one they prevented.

73 Face a few facts here folks.  Obie Wan Dinno Be is a coward, right down to his red soul.  Now that may or may not be good or bad, but if you scare a coward (Did I say Obie is a coward????  Just making sure), he will strike out at you with all that he has available.  The coward in chief may nuke Yemen for all we know.  But probably will nuke an ally instead.

74

#67, yes.

 

75 It'll probably be a boobie bomber.

76 Because if Al Quaeda does pull off a successful attack their actions would rightfully be considered malignant incompetence.

I don't really think we need to wait make that consideration.

77 Why do we have to wait for some attack in the US to consider this malignant incompetence?  I believe that actions to this point give us enough to convict on that accusation.  The mere fact that we have to worry about it, with the most expensive intelligence agency in the world on our tab, with the world's most sophisticated equipment and technology on our tab....etc.....we should be the safest people on the planet; without giving up any of our freedoms!!!!  We are paying through the nose for it!!!!  I'm sorry, I forgot about the social programs.  You're right, let's just pay for the dregs of society and live in fear.  I'll come around eventually.....

78 How much do you want to bet that the 36 ex-cons studying "bombmaking" I mean Arabic in Yemen will be received back into the US with open arms...I doubt they even get the un-cut version of airline security check that blue-haired old ladies and Vets get...Yeah, after our State Department failed to pull the visa of the Christmas bomber even after his father reported his radicalization to the US Embassy in Nigeria, twice, I'm sure Hillary has got all this under control...No worries...

79 "Probably what crotch bomber was, but thanks to Dutch dude didn't happen....'

Good grief.  Didn't any of you morons ever play with with gunpowder or even dud firecrackers?  The nicker bomber set off the bomb but the detonator failed to create enough of a pressure wave to detonate it.  Once the PETN was on fire there was no way he was going to get it to detonate.  The Dutch dude did a great job of pounding the shit out of the dickless terrorist. but he did not stop the bomb from going off.  It was a dud.  I hope he did not pull "balls on fire" out of the flames as it would have been better to let him cook.  I did hear from someone who talked to pilots from the same airline that DD and another guy took turns beating on smoky.

80 G$ @5:
Malignant incompetence? Or borderline treason?

"Borderline"??  That's cute.

81 non_dhimmie @ 15:
Throw them all out.......if they put Islam first they should go.

Starting with Barry Hussein.

82 stuiec@73
I forget: is Super Bowl Sunday within the next 3 to 6 months?

SHIT. You just had to bring that up, didn't you?
We are SOOOO fucked.

83 BackwardsBoy@60:
We just need a government with cojones.

I.e., PALIN. (Sorry, guys, but you know it's true)

84 unknown jane @65:
This could be ass covering, but something gives me a (bad) funny feeling it isn't.  If something bad does happen (and pray that is doesn't, or that we can thwart it) then I'm all for the majority of Americans to just go apeshit.  It's about time we quit trying to play nice with this crap; let's throw out the rule book and play this game old school.

Everytime I hear conservatives, justifiably heartened after the Massachusetts Miracle, talk about how this bodes so well for the November elections, I just have that weird "cognitive dissonance" feeling, like, "you're kidding me, right?" As if there's going to BE an election in November? Like America as we have known it is actually going to hold together for another nine months?

My gut has been telling me for a long time that there ain't gonna be no elections in November. Either total economic collapse with the consequent social collapse; or, exactly what others on this thread have described (and what I think is the likeliest scenario):  terrorist attack with massive casualties--and immediate declaration of national state of emergency, and imposition of martial law.

The power-mad sickos the idiot voters elected in 2008 would take on the mantle of total dictatorship quite readily, I imagine.

I'm with you and others here re: the Second Amendment. But even if the military refuses to take up arms against us (and I don't think that's a safe assumption), we're still up against Obama's ACORN/SEIU armies. We're talking about people who beat up old black guys in wheelchairs, threaten women with gang rape, knock people down, punch people out--and their Beloved Leader of Memory, Saul Alinsky, "studied" under Al Capone's hit man in Chicago in the 1930s.

But I do wonder whether our men and women in uniform won't follow orders from their Commander in Chief....
General Fuckwad Casey, chief of the army, carrying on about how the killing of 14 people at Ft. Hood would be even MORE tragic if it were to make us sacrifice our allfuckingimportant "diversity".... as well as all the people at Walter Reed who dared not utter a peep against Hasan for fear of being nailed by the political correctness police....does not give me a lot of hope that the military would actually refuse to follow the Obamafuehrer's orders.

So how will the Second Amendment help us, folks? If our military goes along with martial law, we're outgunned. Period.

If someone has a rosier prognosis, please share it! As blue as I am about all this, I'd genuinely appreciate some reason for optimism.