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The Struggle Against Ideological Extremists Who Do Not Believe in Free Societies Who Happen to Use Terror as a Weapon To Try To Shape The Conscience Of The Free World -- Formerly Known as "The War on Terror"

I think it’s official -- Bush isn’t the guy who comes up with all those short little easy to parrot sound bytes that the Bush administration is so fond of. Today, while addressing the "Unity Journalists of Color Convention," Bush decided to toss out "The War on Terror" in favor of a more, well "detailed" catchphrase. злые статусы с ненавистью ищите тут

"We actually misnamed the War on Terror. It ought to be the Struggle Against Ideological Extremists Who Do Not Believe in Free Societies Who Happen to Use Terror as a Weapon To Try To Shape The Conscience Of The Free World." –George Bush 07/06/04

Bush renames 'war on terrorism' [News24]
Remarks by the President to the Unity Journalists of Color Convention [WH]

FOX News: Now with extra paranoia

Top 10 Terror Tips Countdown

10. "Terror Tip: Carefully inspect mail before opening; check for return address, post mark, excessive postage, ect..."
9. "Terror Tip: Try to fly on wide-body planes; terrorists often avoid them."
8. "Terror Tip: Never take the first taxicab in line; hail a moving cab instead."
7. "Terror Tip: Spend as little time at the airport as possible; avoid heavily glassed areas."
6. "Terror Tip: When in a foreign country, don’t advertise that you’re an American by speaking loudly, holding up maps, exchanging currency at airports, showing American flags, etc..."
5. "Terror Tip: Never stay in a hotel with an underground parking garage and never park on such a garage -- terrorists love car bombs."
4. "Terror Tip: Try to avoid crowded areas; Especially in large cities; avoid public transportation and tunnels and bridges during heavy commuting times."
3. "Terror Tip: Only carry essential money cards and identification."
2. "Terror Tip: Do not live or work in a highly urban area that most likely would be a terrorist’s target, such as New York City, Washington D.C., or San Francisco."
1. "Terror Tip: Make out a will and letter of instruction in case you die. Get fingerprinted, get your blood samples and obtain dental X-rays so your body can be identified incase you fall victim to an attack." extended battery for Sonic U8650

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Vague Terror Threats: Can’t swing a dead cat

Always with the vague, non-specific, non-detailed, unnamed, unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, yet credible terrorist chatter. Last week it was Boston, then it was California and New Mexico, and today it’s New York. Let’s just hope the FBI isn’t still getting their intelligence from a guy named Curveball.

[CNN] New intelligence indicates al Qaeda is threatening to attack corporate and financial institutions in New York City, a federal law enforcement official has told CNN.

The official said on Saturday the information suggests "there is a new plan in the works."

There are no details on possible methods of attack, and authorities are aware of no specific time frame.

Although the information has not been corroborated, its source is considered credible, the official said.

A New York City official said Saturday that police and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes representatives of federal agencies, have met this weekend. The official said city agencies are on high alert.

The New York Police Department issued a statement Saturday, warning, "Intelligence reporting indicates that al Qaeda continues to target for attack commercial and financial institutions, as well as international organizations, inside the United States.

"The New York City Police Department has deployed its resources accordingly."

On Friday, the FBI issued a threat advisory to law enforcement officials in New York.

The nation's threat level is at category "yellow," or elevated, but New York City's has been at "orange," or high, since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Homeland Security officials spoke with New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Friday night and indicated that the attacks might be carried out with car or truck bombs.

Federal officials also met with Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. There were meetings Friday night and Saturday.

New York police recommended Saturday that companies consider taking precautions, including:

-Posting security at the fresh-air intake in heating, ventilation and air conditioning rooms, if they are accessible to the public, and keep the rooms locked

-Challenging maintenance workers when maintenance has not been requested, and watching for unexpected deliveries

-Testing alarm systems, including those on rooftop doors

New York is preparing for the Republican National Convention, which will begin August 30.

The Department of Homeland Security has named the convention a national special security event, meaning the Secret Service will coordinate security.

Ridge said in early July that al Qaeda was planning a large-scale attack in "an effort to disrupt the democratic process" before the elections in November.