NBC: U.S. Rushed Brits to Bust Terror Plot

[59millionmorons]

Is this what we call political opportunism? Hmmm, Lamont beats the Iraq war lover and all of a sudden terror terror terror.

NBC: U.S. Rushed Brits to Bust Terror Plot, Says Source
By Justin Rood - August 12, 2006, 6:17 PM



NBC News has learned that U.S. and British authorities had a significant disagreement over when to move in on the suspects in the alleged plot to bring down trans-Atlantic airliners bound for the United States.

A senior British official knowledgeable about the case said British police were planning to continue to run surveillance for at least another week to try to obtain more evidence, while American officials pressured them to arrest the suspects sooner. The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case.

In contrast to previous reports, the official suggested an attack was not imminent, saying the suspects had not yet purchased any airline tickets. In fact, some did not even have passports.


NBC: U.S. Rushed Brits to Bust Terror Plot

[LincolnMcGrath]

1. K & R

[Stinky The Clown]

2. "Is this what we call political opportunism?"

It seems to me it would be hard to call it anything else.

[notadmblnd]

14. I'm glad to hear you say that

nt

[mcscajun]

3. Evidence or imminence are irrelevent when political timing is at stake

BushCo needed a "terra" alert, and they needed it NOW!

Not next week, not in three weeks, NOW!

So, BlairCo rolled over.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. This could unravel like a cheap sweater.

There may very well have been some sort of plot being hatched, but the timing of the announcement of the arrensts is way beyond fishy. They are getting ridiculously transparent in their politicization of these alleged terror plots.

Go lie by your dish, KKKarl. This isn't working any more.

[rusty charly]

5. questions about enough airport screeners to do the added work

The ban on carrying liquids and gels onto airliners will continue indefinitely, raising questions about whether there are enough airport screeners to do the added work.

http://www.crisscross.com/us/news/33285

[bahrbearian]

6. No passports , no ingredients, no tickets,, just talk?

[Botany]

7. But what about those ......

Islamic Fascists who hate us for our freedom?

GWB Green Bay WS 8/10/06?


GREEN BAY, Wis. Aug 10, 2006 (AP)— President Bush said Thursday that a foiled plot to blow up multiple flights between Britain and the United States shows "this nation is at war with Islamic fascists."

"This country is safer than it was prior to 9/11," Bush said from the airport tarmac here where he was appearing at events focused on the economy. "We've taken a lot of measures to protect the American people but obviously we're not completely safe. … It is a mistake to believe there is no threat to the United States of America."

[bleever]

25. Oh, George; I'm pretty clear there's a threat to the United States.

He's only the figurehead, but you can find him easily, in any mirror.

[orpupilofnature57]

8. Big Deal , Shrubby was still on Vacation when it counted and in everyway!

[Contrary1]

9. Because of this, we are actually less safe.

We need to spread this one out there as quickly as possible. Because Bush needed his terror fix, British authorities missed picking up more of the suspects. I have to wonder what Tony got in return for his cooperation.

Just goes to prove what we've known all along, the safety of the citizens is not their first thought.

[snowbear]

10. Look at what this one sentence on that MSNBC report says!!!

...."In contrast to previous reports, the official suggested an attack was not imminent, saying the suspects had not yet purchased any airline tickets. In fact, some did not even have passports."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14320452/

OMFG!

[notadmblnd]

12. I hope this confirms for some that this was indeed BS

these people have become so obvious, that it really is quite pathetic.

[rusty charly]

11. the 'pukes are wrong again:

Olbermann Inserts 'Red Meat' Anti-Bush Conspiracy Theory Into Terror Plot Story

http://newsbusters.org/node/6909

[snowbear]

15. ewwww Rusty... "Newsbusters" ?

Newsbusters is a pathetic little website that desperately wants to be taken seriously.

They are "wanna-be's"

Rightwing wack-jobs trying to become well known like Media Matters.

Tain't Gonna Happen!

(yeah, I know.. you already knew all that! )

[rusty charly]

21. i know, i know- but they've been so spectacularly debunked

and it will probably get worse as more of the background is revealed

[snowbear]

13. The MEDIA

<--- The Media ------- Bush ---> :evilgrin:

[TheBaldyMan]

16. could s/o please supply a link to the NBC story.

thanks

[snowbear]

22. Check post #10...

Should be the correct one..

[TheBaldyMan]

24. thanks :)

[Gus Gusterson]

17. These thugs have a long legacy of neutralizing the adults

to terrorize the public.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-05-10-ridge-alerts_x.htm

[newyawker99]

29. Hi Gus Gusterson!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[orleans]

18. k&r n/t

[ReadTomPaine]

19. This story should be on every Democrat's lips...

pounding the point home. Happy to see it getting some play in major news outlets.

[Catchawave]

20. Then Aljazeera scooped NBC ?

http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_id=12363

:evilgrin:

[Mojambo]

23. Guess the skeptics on this thing weren't so crazy after all. n/t

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[eggplant]

27. This is a reprint from Wayne Madsen's site

www.waynemadsenreport.com (see the Aug 11 entry.)

[jasmeel]

28. Does this really suggest they were THAT threatened by Lamont's

win? What would these assholes ever do if they had to actually fight fair on the issues and not try to scare the shit out of people?