NY: No Monuments Worth Protecting
This, from ABCNews, is ridiculous. Apparently, in order to save $83.1 million, New York was deemed as not having any national monuments or icons. Are you kidding me?!
New York has no national monuments or icons, according to the Department of Homeland Security form obtained by ABC News. That was a key factor used to determine that New York City should have its anti-terror funds slashed by 40 percent--from $207.5 million in 2005 to $124.4 million in 2006.
The formula did not consider as landmarks or icons: The Empire State Building, The United Nations, The Statue of Liberty and others found on several terror target hit lists. It also left off notable landmarks, such as the New York Public Library, Times Square, City Hall and at least three of the nation's most renowned museums: The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan and The Museum of Natural History. The form ignored that New York City is the capital of the world financial markets and merely stated the city had four significant bank assets.
New York City is home to Chase, JP Morgan, Citi Group, The New York Stock Exchange, The Commodities Exchange, American Express, George Soros funds, Michael Gabelli's funds, Lazard Frere and Salomon Brothers, to name just a few of the more prominent banking interests located there.
The formula did note a commuter population of more than 16 million around the city twice struck by fundamentalist terrorists and twice more targeted in plots halted in pre-operational stages. It noted the more than eight million residents and the largest rail ridership in the nation - more than five million. It is those commuters and rail riders who are expected to suffer most from the cuts since mass transit is listed on most DHS alerts as the top terror target. (Click here for the Strategic Threat Document obtained by ABC News.)
The report lists as classified "visitors of interest destination city," immigration cases, suspicious incidents and FBI cases. New York City is home to the largest FBI field office in the country, which actively monitors 24/7 the Iranian Mission. The city has also had the most significant terror trials in the nation and is home to one of the largest air hubs in the nation.
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We can't let these raghead killers get away with this!!!
We have to go in and bomb the hell out of every single one of them before they build up their training sites in Cuba.
For those pinko-nazi jerks (Democrats) that want to believe that we were wrong to go into Iraq to save freedom from terrorists just look at how desperate things are getting in Israel, our number one ally:
Israeli Prime Minister: 'One More Suicide Bombing And I'll Give Them Whatever They Want'
May 30, 2006
JERUSALEM—Following a weekend bus bombing in Tel Aviv that left six dead and dozens more critically injured, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday issued an ultimatum to Palestinian extremists: "Either put an end to your deadly, mindless attacks, or we will have no choice but to dissolve the state of Israel as we know it."
Olmert makes one last, desperate plea to Palestinian extremists.
In a televised address Olmert, who characterized the latest bombing as "one short of permanently ending our century-long Zionist experiment," warned Islamic radicals that Israel would not stand any further "methodical and deeply intimidating" acts of terror, "whether outside a popular nightclub in Haifa or in a crowded marketplace in Be'er Sheva, as just one more of these atrocities will surely crush the once-resolute spirit of the Israeli people."
"Even a loud explosion in a vacant lot could shatter our solidarity at this point," Olmert added.
The prime minister, whose term has seen a surge in violence after a period of relative calm, advised those thinking of inflicting further damage upon Israel not to follow through with their "surefire plans," claiming that such a strategy would undoubtedly result in "the realization of their fondest, most cherished hopes and dreams."
"We are past the point of negotiating with these killers," Olmert said. "One more deadly, or not so deadly, attack, regardless of what form it takes—suicide bombing, school-bus shooting, car bombing—or who is behind it, will be the last straw for us."
Added Olmert: "For years we have stood defiant in the face of these cowardly attacks. But they have finally managed to completely break down our very will to exist."
Olmert urged organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, the Armed Islamic Group, the Muslim Brotherhood, and al-Qaeda not to test his conviction.
Said Olmert: "Even as I speak, the full might of the Israeli military is standing by to surrender should another suicide bombing occur."
The May 27 car bombing was the last attack of any kind Israel will tolerate before completely dissolving.
Olmert added that he hoped Israel's "strong and decisive stance" would make would-be martyrs "think twice before wiping the state of Israel off the face of the earth." He also assured militant Palestinians that there would be "no going back" after the next attack, and that if they chose violence, "they would be forced to live with the consequences of their actions."
"Mark my words, we are prepared to give in," he added. "All of Israel is poised to jump into the sea."
Olmert concluded with the threat that, should Israel endure one more act of terror, he would "respond quickly and forcefully with complete acquiescence to every one of these extremists' demands."
"This is your final warning," Olmert said.
International observers called Olmert's remarks part of a larger trend.
"This proves once and for all that terrorism, in all its forms, works," UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said. "Israel may very well be the first of many powerful, well-armed nations that will have to succumb to the foolproof tactics of these murderous fiends."
"Terrorists are very dedicated," said Netanya, Israel resident Gavriel Meltzer. "To be willing to give your life for what you believe in—it's a powerful statement. I've got to say, they've got me convinced. Maybe they're right."
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Bring back Rudy G as mayor if not president and we'll kick all of their asses!!!
Fight or die - Semper Fi!!
I saw that "news story" yesterday, and I'm certain it's a hoax.
I mean lines like these are just preposterous: "Even as I speak, the full might of the Israeli military is standing by to surrender should another suicide bombing occur."
Or: "Mark my words, we are prepared to give in," he added. "All of Israel is poised to jump into the sea."
These are not likely the true words of the man who was once quoted as saying: "We will NOT yield to terror ... we will NOT surrender to terror ... and we WILL WIN the war on terror." ...Really, these are not likely the true words of any man or woman.
As much as Olmert has rogressively (or perhaps "regressivly") become more and more in support of relinquishing some land to Palestine, culminating in the Gaza pull-out, this "story" cannot be taken seriously.
So be careful not to spread that around - it's clearly a farce.
Yeah, about that Israeli article, that's what the Palestinians want, to get rid of the Israeli state. It's in the PLO's constitution! So that wouldn't be a threat at all... This ('One More Suicide Bombing And I'll Give Them Whatever They Want') is like Bush going on the news and saying, "Attack us one more time and the USA will declare its national religion and Sunni Muslim!"
gimme a break. an ultimatum? more like a benediction! (if it were true!)
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