Posts Tagged ‘Terrorism’
World Trade Center attacks – a first hand account
Thane Thompson – 9/11 survivor, Morgan Stanley employee, and Iraq veteran – wrote a first hand account just after his experience on Sept. 11, 2001 in Tower 2. It’s an appropriate read this morning. Never forget.
Read MoreCIA interrogations highlight lack of moral courage
Uncle Jimbo over at Blackfive sums up the opinion of many – including myself – quite well when it comes to the moral obligations we have as citizens.
Read MoreThe Latest from the Ministry of Truth
Huzzah!! The War on Terrorism is over!! Reminiscent of his bow to the King of Saudi Arabia, the White House kow-tows again in the direction of the Middle East: “It’s official. The U.S. is no longer engaged in a “war on terrorism.” Neither is it fighting “jihadists” or in a “global war.” President Obama’s top…
Read MoreMumbai attacks revisited – including audio calls between terrorists and handlers
During the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India, there was a lot of confusion on the ground during the first few hours. News reports were all over the place, some referencing hundreds of attackers. I’ve never seen a full recap of the events as they unfolded during the three days until now. The video is…
Read MoreOdds and Ends: Terror and Health Care
I post like this every now and then. Two stories of real interest caught my attention. Low Level Terrorism: The first comes from Instapundit. The Pentagon now considers protesters possible terrorists. Oh brother: A written exam administered by the Pentagon labels “protests” as a form of “low-level terrorism” — enraging civil liberties advocates and activist…
Read MoreObama outraged about pro-choice doctor’s murder, saddened by terrorist attack on recruiters
Maybe some of us are being too picky about the different ways that President Obama responded to two tragic events during the last week. You can decide for yourself.
Read MoreCheney national security speech at American Enterprise Institute – UPDATE: Video
The following is the text from former Vice President Dick Cheney’s speech at the American Enterprise Institute on the morning of May 21, 2009. I’m posting it immediately, but will highlight the good stuff when I get a chance. If video becomes available, Jim will probably add it this afternoon or tonight. I’ve highlighted in…
Read MoreInterrogation memos released – PDF scans available
I do not have time to review these right now, but my guess is that nothing will send shock waves through the media or anywhere else for that matter. Personally, I hope that the current administration would use these techniques if needed. Again, they are extreme measures, not torture. The intelligence community is certainly not…
Read MoreSpeculating about recent al Qaeda plague outbreak
Although nothing official has been released, on Jan. 19 The Sun (UK) posted news of a small, but possibly significant plague outbreak in Algeria. The first victim found was a member of a powerful al Qaeda group based outside of the Middle East. From The Sun’s article… The killer bug, also known as the plague,…
Read MoreIt Wasn’t Bush … It’s Just AQ didn’t want to attack
No … really. That wil be the way the left takes President Bush’s greatest acheivement away. He did not keep us safe … nope. Not at all. It’s just AQ has been … well waiting. Another great Hardball moment. The best part comes at the end. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5MP6Wb84J8 Welcome to Hot Air visitors… feel free to…
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