Officials: European Airports Could See ‘Commando-like’ Attacks
- Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:04am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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New details are emerging about possible terror attacks in Europe, which have prompted U.S. officials to issue warnings to Americans living in or preparing to travel to the area. According to ABC, European airport lobbies could be the target of “commando-like attack[s] featuring small units and small firearms.”
The news outlet elaborates:
Among the possible targets in the suspected European terror plot are pre-security areas in at least five major European airports, a law enforcement official told ABC News. Authorities believe terror teams are preparing to mount a commando like attack featuring small units and small firearms modeled after the Mumbai attack two years ago. …
One scenario authorities fear is a repeat of the 1985 attack on the Rome and Vienna airports, when Palestinian extremists threw grenades and opened fire on travelers waiting at ticket counters injuring 140 and killing 19, including a small child.
“If they believe they can pull it off, I think there’s every reason to believe they may go ahead and try it,” former FBI agent Brad Garrett, now an ABC News consultant, said. “These plans go together at a particular point in time, and it may be perhaps that they are at a juncture with people, equipment and locations that they need to do it now.”
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Nedd Ludd
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 7:10pmWell…We know this is crap…’Cause Europe has Gun Control, so, of course, the jihaddis won’t be able to shoot anyone…
Report Post »TwoMinuteMan
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 7:44pmThey only control lawful citizens access to guns. Did you ever hear the term “Locks are for Honest people”?
Report Post »Onward2Victory
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 6:59pmNo Russian.
Report Post »moelarrycurly
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 6:17pmI will not tolerate islam (not capitalized out of disrespect). I am a Christian-and yes I believe in the peaceful teachings of Jesus. I believe we have turned the other cheek though-several times. I know that the relationship with God is a personal one. It is not the providence of a church or mosque. But I believe in protecting the innocent (which our troops are trying to do) and I believe that we must take a stand against evil. Look at these people-and look at the people who support them (zombietime.com). I am disgusted that we would ever harbor any of these murdering bastards. that we would educate them-and allow them to educate our kids.
That being said. My research into islam has uncovered a religion soaked in blood, anchored in intolerance, and inundated with institutionalized crimes like rape, pedophilia, murder etc.
They have no tolerance for Christians, they have no tolerance for Hindu’s, They have no tolerance for Budhist, And they have no tolerance for Atheist (Capitalized because I have more respect for an Atheist 1. At least you know who your talking to and 2. My Atheist friends at least have morals and you can have an intelligent conversation without one of them beheading you).
Given the opportunity-they would kill you if they couldn’t convert you. I am with wingedwolf-deport them-monitor their weapons programs-get them away from you-from us. And before you go defending any of them-remember-they’d kill you too. This is an evil that is insidious. Get it out. Wake up America!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 11:23amAnd right there in Germany you have Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick telling a group of over 500 people that CHRISTIANS are bigots and racists. I’m sure that helps a lot! :( http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/23/witness-to-bostick-comments/
Report Post »pinokeeoh
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 10:16amBulls*it. This is a pre-election stunt by the liar in chief and his clowns,to remind everyone how they are protecting us. Have no fear for the great one said we can absorb terrorist attacks.
Report Post »paleoconservatarian
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 10:40amIf you had a nickle for every time a progressive alleged such inanities against Bush perhaps you would think twice before following in their paranoid footsteps.
Report Post »susi
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 10:15amAnd the politician Geert Wilders is on trial in The Netherlands for saying Islam is violent. What is wrong with this picture. This is the absurd result of political correctness that we try people for speech while islamic terrorists are killing people all over the world. The is the smart government in Europe. America is just as dumb. Wake up people!!!!!
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 12:21pmAmen. I didn’t used to feel this way, but I now believe that for the safety and protection of all Americans, muslims should be expelled back to their countries of origin and all mosques demolished. I have had all from these officious little bullies that I am willing to have.
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:30amOne piece of advice to Americans…STAY HERE! Why spend money bolstering other people’s economies? Even though we have to deal with our unions, it’s still better to keep it here.
Report Post »Doctor_Harvey
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:49amAnd if indeed these attacks do take place and scores of innocent Euros and tourists are maimed and killed, then what? What is the ultimate solution to keeping Muslim terrorists out of Europe? I mean what is the ultimate solution? Mass deportation? I can’t see the EU doing that, can you?
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 11:21amDr., I feel most un-conservative saying this, but what I think will eventually have to happen due to necessity is that the countries of the world who enjoy their (our) multi-cultural populations will end up expelling all Muslims and tearing down all mosques in defense of their own right to live and practice their own religion(s) in their own countries. Religious freedom is a principle we here regard as a right. Unfortunately, Muslims do not. Unless and until the Muslims expel the vitriol from within their OWN ranks, we will never be free of fear to practice our own religions. We simply cannot do that. We’re not even welcome in mosques. Islam is in direct conflict with every single one of the world’s other religions and most of them believe that their holy book tells them it is their duty to either kill every non-Muslim or convert them to Islam and then present the world to Allah in triumph. It seems that there are always going to be more radical than peaceful Muslims. They learn their hatred for all non-muslims in their mosques. This is the truth. They don’t learn it in back alleys and street corners. In defense of our own right to exist in our own countries, we are going to have to make them go back to where they came from and stop living among us. I have personally lost my last bit of patience with them. I understand that there are “peaceful Muslims.” If Islam is so peaceful, then why are these “peaceful Muslims” not standing up in their communities and in their mosques and screaming at the clerics, demanding that they stop teaching the hate and the violence? If they won’t do it, they should leave. These people don’t want a free society. They leave their oppressive societies behind them and then want to come here and be free to practice shariah law. This is NOT their country, whether nationalized or not. If they want to come here and live, THEY MUST LIVE WITHIN THE LAWS WE HAVE ESTABLISHED HERE. If they want to practice shariah law, let them stay where they are. There is no more glaring, blatant proof of their lies than that. They say they come here to escape oppression and be free, so what is it with this big push for shariah compliance? America didn’t used to be so stupid. They are pushing us into a corner with their demands that we stifle our society so that they can practice their religion. There can only be one outcome of pushing us into a corner. Remember that giant that has just been awakened? It will eventually have to take on the bully of islam along with the demolibersocialcommies, and if I know the giant as well as I think, their days of being officious little bullies are very few in number.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 3:38pmDr….There is no politically correct solution to the Islamic threat that western culture now faces. Many Muslims are very nice people but they are the ones that do not completely adhere to their Koran and Sharia Law. The “True Believers” in Islam are dangerous to the West and have the upper hand within the Muslim community because they are the teachers of Islam. You will find the “True Believers” in almost every mosque, preaching their brand of hatred of the West and infidels in general. This hatred may be subtle or it may be direct, but it will be there for sure.
Just as Wingedwolf, I am also fed up with them. They have been given every chance to meld in with the West but they totally reject our culture and continue to follow the dangerous “True Believer’s” within their society. All arguments to the contrary have been proven to be wrong. They are now on their fifth generation in Europe, have never assimilated there, and side with the dangerous ones every time. Europe (and the USA) have been backed into a corner by failed immigration policies and this wrongly called “Religion of Peace”. Depending on the strength of their adversaries, throughout history Islam has never been peaceful for any length of time. Any war that exists usually has Muslims on one side of it. Their adversaries consist of every non-Muslim population.
The founder of Islam was a warrior who believed in spreading Islam by the sword with a very special hatred for Jews. He is the mentor of all the “True Believers” and their is no way to change this. The solution set forth by Wingedwolf along with continued monitoring of their weaponry would be the most humane solution, if it is at all possible.
Report Post »Doctor_Harvey
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 5:51pmOk polwatcher—I understand what you mean.
But even after the horrific tragedy of 9/11 the USA didn’t deport all Muslims. Right? So what happens if these threats to Europe really do manifest themselves in murder and mayhem? Suppose Europe does indeed fall victim to mass murders by these Muslim terrorists? Then what? Can you see the EU deporting all Muslims? Somehow I can’t imagine the EU doing that. Can you?
In fact, I suspect just the opposite. I suspect the EU might cow down and say to Al Queda “Ok, what do you want? What do you want us to do to avoid more killings here in Europe?”
Report Post »dodgerbaseball
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:25amThis is one of the real concerns I have had since that spooky episode of 24 where this happens… And how is the US immune from this threat?
Report Post »Waiting4George
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:12amAnd American airports are not targeted. Surely. Because Janet Napilatano would warn us in this midterm election season….
Report Post »jnword
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 9:53amThe commandos will most likely be a staged event from CIA MI5 clowns like they have done for years!
Report Post »Freelancer
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 10:02amWhere is the Alex Jones code word…. “False Flag” ?? Please adjust your tinfoil hat for better reception.
Report Post »jnword
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 11:27amIf seems idiots and tin foil hats sayers,are the ones that need a reality check… Rothschilds have $700 Trillion dollars give or take who know let’s audit the Fedral Reserve Bank they own and see>>.can we do it? nope ,but we can mention it!
Report Post »Waiting4George
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 11:42amDear Freelancer,
Report Post »If you can read the headline to this story and not question why American airports would not be included then you are a true believer. Obama’s Magical Apology Tour has ended any threat here–except for the Undy-Bomber and the Times Square Wannabe Bomber and The Fort Hood Shooter just to mention a few…
walkwithme1966
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 2:06pmFreelancer – surely you don’t believe anything Alex Jones promotes do you? He is just making money, spreading fear and then selling all his videos and books. http://wp.me/pYLB7-av
Report Post »slickmeister
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 5:20pmIf warnings are issued, the paranoids scream CONSPIRACY! If the attack happens without warnings the same morons scream CONSPIRACY!
Which makes me wonder why anyone should even listen to the rantings from the Left.
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