FBI and DHS wasrn of possible terror attacks, July 4th by Confederate Flag flyers

[phrodeau]

No... I'm somebody who has actually fought against the organization that later became ISIS, I'd say I've got a little bit of experience and study in this matter. I've also studied White Supremacist groups... Not like the guys who fly the flag, like real white supremacist groups, and real militia groups, like the people who advocate the overthrow of the government, those folks... So I'd say I've got a bit of experience.

Did you go to their websites?

 

[homewa]

Did you go to their websites?

Years and years ago. And I got my security clearance since then (although it's now expired), so I imagine it wasn't watched as closely then (pre-Patriot Act) or it might not be even now, I'd just rather play it safe than do things like that.

When I was a teenager, I desperately wanted to understand what could make people hate other people so strongly. I watched Schindler's List and was profoundly affected, I read Mein Kampf, went to those webpages, and to this day, I don't understand it. I don't have any idea why somebody could hate somebody else so passionately, but I know that giving them a voice to speak is bad. Or doing things that help them even if they seem good on the onset, if the most likely outcome is that we make more people into that, then that's something we should avoid.

 

[eyer]

I've also studied White Supremacist groups... Not like the guys who fly the flag, like real white supremacist groups, and real militia groups, like the people who advocate the overthrow of the government, those folks...

When you post, "those folks", you mean folks exactly like most of the founders and framers of the United States that the 4th of July, Independence Day - most likely the most American of holiday celebrations - owes its very existence to...

...right?

 

[homewa]

When you post, "those folks", you mean folks exactly like most of the founders and framers of the United States that the 4th of July, Independence Day - most likely the most American of holiday celebrations - owes its very existence to...

...right?

Right. I am not a traitor and do not advocate the violent overthrow of my government. The government is nowhere near bad enough that this would be justified. Hell, I'm not even sure if I believe the American Revolution was justified, since it was largely over taxes that would have been considered routine in other English Colonies.

I fought for my country, as I've said, I would not turn my sword against her, and I would kill others who did. If my country fell so far that I was willing to turn my sword against her, it would have fallen far indeed.

 

[eyer]

Anything But Routine, Redux
Two days ago, former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morrell said there was "nothing routine" about warnings of possible ISIS attacks in the CONUS during the 4th of July weekend.

At the time, we noted it was quite unusual for a former intelligence official to be so blunt in his assessment. Mr. Morrell (who made the observation on CBS This Morning) went on to say that he "wouldn't be surprised if we're sitting her a week from today talking about an ISIS attack in the United States over the [July 4th] weekend."

Now, we're beginning to see why Morrell offered such a dire prediction. Shepard Smith of Fox News reported last night the FBI is establishing special command centers in 56 cities around the country, to prepare for possible terrorist attacks during the holiday period.

Not to be outdone, ISIS quickly posted a map, showing the locations of those command facilities. Twitter and the blogosphere quickly exploded, with some wondering how the terror group could quickly access such sensitive information. Turns out it wasn't so hard after all; the command centers are located at FBI field offices, except those in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. That information is readily available to anyone with internet access.

But there are more signs of mounting fears about a possible weekend attack. A federal official told Gateway Pundit that FBI agents scheduled for vacations over July 4th have been told to cancel their plans, and report for duty. The same source also reports that FBI agents are telling family and friends to avoid "official" holiday celebrations. This mirrors earlier claims that ISIS may target large community gatherings on the 4th, hoping to inflict maximum casualties.

So far, there has been no official comment from the bureau. But the establishment of multiple command centers (over a holiday weekend) and cancelling leave for field agents are highly unusual steps, and more indications that something is in the offing.

To be fair, this may be nothing more than a bluff by ISIS. If they can keep more Americans at home on Independence Day, the group can claim a major propaganda victory. On the other hand, ISIS is firmly committed to carrying out more attacks against our homeland, and they would gain even more publicity and support by mounting a successful strike on one of our most important national holidays.

In terms of preparation, creation of so many command centers may be nothing more than an abundance of caution. Yet, it may also indicate that the feds are way behind the curve in battling this particular threat. Put another way: the FBI may be establishing multiple command facilities because terror "chatter" and other indicators suggest an attack this weekend is all-but-certain. But the feds don't have enough specific information to concentrate resources or make preemptive arrests.

And here's another possibility: ISIS is on the verge of a July 4th spectacular, striking multiple CONUS targets at roughly the same time. That's another reason the FBI would see the need for so many command centers across the country.

If the feds are able to close the intelligence gap and get a better handle on potential attacks, we may see a series of preemptive raids beginning tomorrow and continuing into Friday. If the raids don't materialize, that would suggest the threat has passed, or federal agencies still can't pinpoint possible targets.

Enjoy your 4th of July.

Nothing burns more CREDIBLE than if the following is actually a fact:

On Tuesday The Gateway Pundit reported that the FBI has canceled all vacations for agents over the 4th of July weekend.

...

...LOCATION!, LOCATION!, LOCATION!:

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/isis-fbi-map-575x357.jpg

 

[homewa]

Nothing burns more CREDIBLE than if the following is actually a fact:

Eh, I worked for the government, I'll bet you that they'd cancel leave for a barely credible threat, or even one that has been proven to be not credible at all, except the person in charge didn't get the memo yet because it's still at the next level down for QC, but the QC guy went on leave early, so everybody else got their leave cancelled.

 

[eyer]

Right. I am not a traitor and do not advocate the violent overthrow of my government. The government is nowhere near bad enough that this would be justified. Hell, I'm not even sure if I believe the American Revolution was justified, since it was largely over taxes that would have been considered routine in other English Colonies.

I fought for my country, as I've said, I would not turn my sword against her, and I would kill others who did. If my country fell so far that I was willing to turn my sword against her, it would have fallen far indeed.

Better start sharpening it up then, traitor...

...and don't forget your walker.

 

[Busybody]

Nothing burns more CREDIBLE than if the following is actually a fact:



...

...LOCATION!, LOCATION!, LOCATION!:

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/isis-fbi-map-575x357.jpg

????

 

[eyer]

Eh, I worked for the government...

That's swell...

...but you're just going to have to get in the long, GB I-gotta-write-my-own-PR line anyway, wannabe.

 

[homewa]

That's swell...

...but you're just going to have to get in the long, GB I-gotta-write-my-own-PR line anyway, wannabe.

I was... That's how I know about the bullshit with bureaucracy and cancelled leave and shit. Cancelled leave by the government means jack shit.

 

[Busybody]

US Air Force Cancels July 4 Celebrations At UK Bases Due To ‘Threat Assessments’…

UK Fireworks

Sad day when the American military cannot provide security on a military installation.

Via Stars and Stripes

The U.S. Air Force has canceled 4th of July events in Britain due to “local threat assessments,” it was announced Thursday.

A statement on the website of Royal Air Force Mildenhall said RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall called off celebrations set for Friday and Saturday at Royal Air Force Feltwell.

“The decision was made due to the most current local threat assessments. The base continually surveys the security environment alongside host nation counterparts and must take appropriate measures based on those assessments,” the statement said.

The statement quoted Col. David Eaglin, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander, as saying the decision was taken in the interest of safety.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation has caused, and we will continue to work with our UK counterparts — both military and civilian — to make sure we keep our airmen and the local communities safe,” he said.

No further details were released. The announcement comes as security officials in the U.S. and elsewhere have warned the public to be alert to possible attacks by the Islamic State or its sympathizers during the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

 

[phrodeau]

Too bad for your terrorist friends.

 

[Busybody]

Black Savage wont understand

Breaking: FBI Thwarted Plots To Kill Americans In July 4th ISIS-Connected Plots, 10 Arrested

FBI Director

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. authorities thwarted plots to kill people in the United States around the July 4 holiday, FBI Director James Comey said on Thursday.

Comey told reporters more than 10 people inspired by the Islamic State’s recruitment online have been arrested over the past four weeks, some of which were focused on attacks around the July 4 holiday.

FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to local law enforcement to be on alert for attacks around July 4. No such attacks occurred.

Comey did not give the details on the number of plots thwarted or their targets.

He said dozens of people in the United States who are suspected to be under the influence of Islamic State militants have “gone dark” because of encrypted dat