Cheney: Terrorists May Bomb U.S. Cities

[serryjw]

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CARROLL, Ohio - Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) on Tuesday raised the possibility of terrorists bombing U.S. cities with nuclear weapons and questioned whether Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites) could combat such an "ultimate threat ... you've got to get your mind around."

"The biggest threat we face now as a nation is the possibility of terrorists ending up in the middle of one of our cities with deadlier weapons than have ever before been used against us — biological agents or a nuclear weapon or a chemical weapon of some kind to be able to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans," Cheney said.

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this man is truly crazy!
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&ncid=696&e=2&u=/ap/20041020/ap_on_el_pr/cheney

[NC_Nurse]

1. WTF?

He and * haven't done anything about loose nukes in 4 years, but Kerry is not going to handle it better?

What a freakin' weirdo he is!

[July]

57. But, but, I thought we were SAFER? He's despicable. nt

[barb162]

60. yeah but I thought Bushyesterday said Kerry was speading fear

[barb162]

61. yeah but I thought Bush yesterday said Kerry was speading fear

[barb162]

62. yeah but I thought Bush yesterday said Kerry was speading fear

[barb162]

63. whoa sorry about that folks

[annerevere]

2. They are sounding so desperate

By next week, they will be telling us that the terrorists may plant a nuke in each of our basements, or under the hood of our cars.

That's all they have---fear.

[teach1st]

3. Beyond the fear card...

...just how have Cheney and his VP, Furious George, protected us against this?

Secured our ports as they should be?
Helped secure nuclear compenents internationally?

They continue to fan the flames of terrorism seemingly without a clue to the long term consequences. They are failing to take the steps needed to guard against the horror they use to prop up their failed administration.

[sallyseven]

11. Do you think NORAD or the Air Force

will protect us this time without waiting for bush to tell them too? What are they going to use for planes? Fool me once. Fool me twice. Never mind. Cheney is scum.

[shockingelk]

13. Powell says,

"I think the public is worrying too much about terrorism. Now everybody is running around saying they're going to be bombing all of the shopping centers."
- Colin Powell,
The Atlantic, 9/2004

[Taylor Mason Powell]

4. Cheney Vows to Attack U.S. If Kerry Elected (The Onion)

GREENSBORO, NC—In an announcement that has alarmed voters across the nation, Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday that he will personally attack the U.S. if Sen. John Kerry wins the next election.

"If the wrong man is elected in November, the nation will come under a devastating armed attack of an unimaginable magnitude, one planned and executed by none other than myself," Cheney said, speaking at a rally in Greensboro, NC. "When they go to the polls, Americans must weigh this fact and decide if our nation can ignore such a grave threat."

Added Cheney: "It would be a tragedy to suffer another attack on American soil, let alone one perpetrated by an enemy as well-organized and well-equipped as I am. My colleagues and I urge voters to keep their safety in mind when they go to the polls."

More hilarity: http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4041

[serryjw]

18. sent to everyone..thanks

[Kierkegaard]

24. I was going to quote that Onion piece, too.

It's eerily appropriate. His actual comments are beginning to sound like the parody of himself. This guy is nothing but a cartoon.

[xxqqqzme]

50. it takes a real effort

to appreciate The Onion piece as humor. I would guess it is a scenario that has been played out in the neo-cons fantasies.

[gatlingforme]

53. Funny.... I love th onion gives some nice humor to a boring day thanks

[NecessaryOnslaught]

5. We know Dick, we know

[calico1]

6. Gee, I am surprised he doesn't come out and

say he's got good information that the terrorists are planning chemical attacks on election day in some cities--namely, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelpia, etc. and that people here should think hard before risking their lives to vote. Why not just come out and say something like that, dick? :mad:

[Fear]

whahahaha, well, the repubs are the scared ones :D, dems will vote!!!!

[Eloriel]

30. Ugh, don't give them any ideas n/t

[oneighty]

7. Rich people

that avoided putting themselves in harms way all their lives are scared spitless cause suddenly they learn they too can be killed in a terrorists attack.

I am reminded of Ann Coulter's threat "Liberals must be taught that they can die too." (Something like that)

Uneasy rests the head that wears the crown.

180

[Aunt Anti-bush]

8. Well, time to get out my duct tape and plastic again.

This is getting old, Dick.

[Catt03]

20. LOL

I forgot about that...telling us how to protect ourselves....plastic over the doors/windows and duct tape.


LOL :crazy: Thanks for the reminder

[Aunt Anti-bush]

56. I can't forget.

I was one of the many people who believed the administration back then (I hadn't found DU yet) and I had tons of it and about 60 gallons of water stashed in the cellar, etc. I feel pretty dumb now, but back then I thought I was prepared for 'the big one'. My husband told me all along I was nuts and that a terrorist attack isn't going to be thwarted by duct tape and plastic.

[cvoogt]

9. hmm. why now?

I wonder why he'd mention this again now. It's not like the media doesn't hype the possibility of another attack all the time already.

Well, at least one good thing about an "ultimate threat" is that it is the last or greatest threat, so at that point it can't get any worse, but I'm sure Mr.Vader will find a way.

<sarcasm>Oh, and remember, Democrats will ban the Bible, so vote for Bush if you want a terror-preventing, war-promoting, Bible-thumper, or vote for Kerry if ... nevermind, don't vote for Kerry. He's not a good man, plus FRANCE supports him! I'll bet he even eats those fancy schmancy "french fries" as they call them there.
</sarcasm>

Loved the Onion article!

[Dem2theMax]

43. Media hyping the possibility of another attack you say? Hmmm,

LOOKIE HERE -----> Online nuclear plans spark terror fears

It's on the front page of CNN! Surprise! :bounce:

Once inside, you find out:

~~snip~~

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- When David Lochbaum perused a government Web site one day last summer, he came across documents he thought would be of limited value to the public -- but a potential bonanza for terrorists."

LAST SUMMER? LAST SUMMER? But they are bring it up TWO WEEKS before the ELECTION?

I sent them a nice email thanking them for the 'Bush push.' Wanted to know why they were bringing it up NOW. hahaha.
Also told them the only thing half the United States is afraid of is Bush. If you want to read more of this lovely fairy tale, the link is below. Don't forget to wrap yourself in plastic and duct tape before clicking on link. :evilgrin:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/19/terror.nrc/index.html

Oh, I forgot one last thing.

Hey Cheney, you old fart. I'm painting a target on my head. I want to make sure those bombs get me good. I'm SOOOOOO scared! :puke:

[tlcandie]

10. So, by his reasoning...

IF they do attack while they are onboard as so-called leaders.. doesn't this make them incapable.. not fit? :shrug:

Even if he thinks it's possible that means he hasn't done his job, no?

[serryjw]

15. That's what I don't get.......

America is suppose to be proud of our PEACEFUL tranfer of power, What the hell is he talking about. If they had done their job America s/b safer in the last 4 years? How do we blame this on Kerry?

[indigobusiness]

12. And pigs might fly out of his ass

...but neither are reason to vote for him.

[amber dog democrat]

14. and I suppose our only hope is to vote for them.

so they can protect us better than they did on 9/11 ?
I'm willing to take my chances.

[LynnTheDem]

16. So maybe securing our ports & borders would be a GOOD THING to do???

Apparently, bushCartel don't think so, coz they sure as hell haven't bothered to do anything to secure our ports & borders.

[Kierkegaard]

26. Nah. The only way that would be a good idea is if they thought of it.

[imenja]

17. aren't we taking the war to the enemy?

Someone should ask Cheney how they can bomb us at home when, Bush claims, we are taking the war to Iraq so they don't hit us here?

[serryjw]

19. RFLOL! Thank you for joining us..........

WELCOME! please stay awhile:hi: :grouphug:

[Ima]

25. there he goes again

Be afraid..be very afraid! :boring:

Ya Dickie we here ya.:puke:

[MisterP]

46. quiet, you'll wake the baby!

[Seabiscuit]

21. Yo, Dickie-Poo: SHUT UP!!!

[Say_What]

22. Are we at Red Alert yet? Nothing worse than a lame duck except

a limp DICK. His scare tactics are getting real old. :eyes:

[serryjw]

28. Funny you should say RED alert

We announced in DENVER we are RESUMING curb side check in at the airports !!!!!!!

[belle]

23. Wolf! WOLF! Woooooollllllllffff!!

Bored now. Go self yourself, Cheney.

[doubleplusgood]

27. and THEY'RE the "optimists" ?

n/t

[dweller]

29. how soon they want us to forget . . .

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself."
FDR

reach inside, and rise above.
dp

[JolietDem]

31. DANGER!!

It seems like every day Cheney's the Vice President the country gets more and more dangerous...hmmm

Great advertisement for the Bush Doctrine...."THEY'RE GOING TO KILL US!"

[Berserker]

32. Unca Dick

We know you corrupt pile of assholes are the only ones that can handle a terra attack. You showed us that in 9/11 and you and the chimp are nearest to god but guess what! It happened under your watch unless you forget Unca Dick. We do not want more of the same shit Terra terra terra kill kill kill danger danger danger War War War as you would say Go Fuck yourself Unca Dick.

[Flammable Materials]

33. FEAR FEAR FEAR BE SCARED OOGA BOOGA VOTE BUSH OR DIE!

How pathetic.

They will deserve to lose badly on Election Day.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

34. Big Dick's pacemaker is starting to red-line.

[cyr330]

35. I wonder what his advice will be?

Is he going to tell us to wrap our doors and windows with duct tape and plastic again? hehehehe What a stupid ass.

[struggle4progress]

36. Sounds like * is planning a "shock and awe" campaign ...

... against the heartland. I wonder if he's counting on the mercenaries.

[high density]

37. Look at that John Kerry running a fear campaign! (NM)

[amandabeech]

38. I don't think that Cheney is getting enough oxygen to his brain,

and he's becoming delusional. Time to get the ticker checked, Dick. By the way, is a Veep supposed to get a physical before the election as well?

[Zerex71]

39. D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-I-O-N

[TankLV]

40. I don't know about any cities, but ONE of my dogs just "bombed" the living

room!

Eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwww!

[despairing optimist]

41. DU: Repukes Have Been Bombing US Cities for Decades

Through unfunded federal mandates like No Child Left Behind, through cutbacks in federal housing and mass transit subsidies and school lunch programs, and so on. It's no secret that they wish big cities would go to hell, so they're doing their best to starve them and let them die of neglect. That's why * and Osama help each other out, the latter out of pure hatred and the former out of boundless greed and indifference to non-elites.

[Carolab]

42. Oh for crissake

if this is TRUE, then I guess you're NOT KEEPING US SAFE, huh DICK?

[neomonkey]

44. This sounds like a thinly veiled threat from Dickwad himself

He is a reprehensible sack of lying shit and HE is the one who should be investigated for anti-American, terrorist activities; he and all his cronies, not to mention the Puppet King.

[WLKjr]

45. Like they want to blow up cincy.....what a "pompus ass"

in the words of carvile

[Senator Lamb]

47. well

Me: Americans might vote you out

[demzilla]

48. Godzilla threatens Ohio, Florida

What's next?

Is it possible the scare tactics could backfire? I'm assuming a lot of people don't like to think someone is deliberately trying to scare them for political purposes.

[Forkboy]

49. He would know

[Bundbuster]

51. 4 more years!

[Dr Fate]

52. He would know. They bombed a U.S. city on his watch, in fact....

First time ever, and on his watch. He ignored what he now calls "historical documents"...

[Demeter]

54. Meanwhile, Safire Berates Kerry for Fearmongering

After all, nobody believes that Bush would privatize social security, or reinstate the draft. After all, he just said he wouldn't.

And by the way, there's a nice bridge for sale in Brooklyn--great income property!

[Cooley Hurd]

55. Hey Crashcart... why doesn't every port have a radiation detector?

...oh, it's because they cost $$$ and you already blew your wad (of dough) in Iraq.

Sorry... my bad. :grr:

[July]

58. Add your talking points if anything (even a threat) happens:

1) This is the SECOND terrorist attack on Bush's watch.

2) Bush's Homeland Security efforts of 3 years have been inadequate.

3) "Wag the Dog" timing, anyone?

4) Taking it to them over there didn't prevent terrorism here.


I'd be surprised if anything happens now, but my tinfoil's shivering about the time between the election of Kerry and the inauguration. I can see them saying, "See, you elected Kerry and got hit." I can also imagine a lot of talk in the next two weeks about thwarted threats (say that 10 times fast).

[Supersedeas]

59. but but but Kerry needs to stop scaring 'Merica & Rather should be fired

[meow2u3]

64. Kerry ought to use the T-word when talking about B/C

TERRORIST!

dictionary definition of terrorism

NOUN:

The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

These scary terror warnings are themselves acts of terrorism. That makes Bush and Cheney the damn terrorists!