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http://www.theonion.com/articles/terrorism-not-likely-cause-of-fire-at-local-laundr,75/Terrorism 'Not Likely' Cause Of Fire At Local Laundromat
News Local terror ISSUE 3906 Feb 19, 2003
EUCLID, OHHomeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge assured the American people Monday that terrorism was "not likely a factor" in the fire that damaged a downtown Euclid laundromat Sunday afternoon.
"At this time, there is nothing to suggest that yesterday's Sudsy Duds fire was the work of a terrorist group, al-Qaeda or otherwise," Ridge said. "The FBI is conducting a thorough investigation into the cause, but thus far, there is no evidence indicating that this was a terrorist strike against our nation."
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We can say with a high degree of certainty that this fire was not masterminded by Osama bin Laden or any other such figure," Ridge said. "There were no intercepted communications between suspected terrorists regarding this laundromat, and no sign of chemical, biological, or radiological weapons was found after a thorough search of all washers, dryers, folding tables, and snack machines."
Added Ridge: "I would, however, urge the public to remain extra-vigilant in these times of heightened alert and be sure to report any unusual or suspicious activities they witness at laundromats or any other public place."
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This Onion piece immediately went through my mind when I walked past a TV with CNN reporting on the NYPD hatchet attack.
I mean, it's not like New York has any random crazy people living it. It's gotta be the terrorism!
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Terrorism 'Not Likely' Cause Of Fire At Local Laundromat (Original Post)
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2014
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seveneyes
(4,631 posts)1. Yeah, ISIL hacked the hatchet man Facebook page and put that incriminating evidence there
Nothing to see, move along.
Journeyman
(15,001 posts)2. "If you see somebody who you don't know getting into a crop duster that doesn't belong to you. . .
[center]"If you see somebody who you don't know
getting into a crop duster that doesn't belong to you,
report them."
~ George W.
October 2001 press conference,
answering question about what Americans can do
to recognize terrorist threats
getting into a crop duster that doesn't belong to you,
report them."
~ George W.
October 2001 press conference,
answering question about what Americans can do
to recognize terrorist threats