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Home Front: WoT
WND : Super Bowl Sunday terror chatter high
2006-02-02
Grain of salt, but still a possibility.WASHINGTON – There is a high likelihood of a major terrorist attack next Sunday, say international terror analysts and intelligence sources. The warning is made on the basis of several factors, according to Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin:

  • There is increased "chatter" in the terrorist world about a major new attack in the West – a sign often leading to an impending strike;

  • The date Feb. 5 has been specifically referenced in some of this chatter;

  • The date is significant to Osama bin Laden;

  • Much of the western world will be watching television that day;

    • The release of al-Qaida videotapes seems to provide clues about the dates of future attacks and, in this scenario, Feb. 5 becomes the most likely near-term terror strike date. Terror attacks seem to follow the release of al-Qaida videos by about 30 days. Some intelligence analysts are noting the significance of the release of videos recently by both Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri.

    Zawahiri released his last video Jan. 6, making Feb. 5 the most likely target date, according to past attacks. Some analysts suggest the release of communiqués by both al-Zawahiri and bin Laden might be the precursor to a mega-attack – something even rivaling Sept. 11 in scope and devastation.

    But there does seem to be an unmistakable pattern involved in the release of videos and al-Qaida attacks. Zawahiri, bin Laden's right-hand man, who narrowly escaped death in the Pakistani missile attack weeks ago, seems to release videos in pairs. After the release of the second video, within 30 days a major event occurs.

    For instance:

  • release dates of Sept. 9 and Nov. 9, 2004, were the first set of videos, followed by the Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, bombings Dec. 6.

  • release dates of Feb. 20 and June 26, 2005, were followed by the July 7, 2005, London bombings.

  • release dates of Aug. 4 and Sept. 1, 2005, were followed by the Bali bombings Oct. 1, 2005.
  • The next set started Oct. 23, 2005, and on Jan. 6, the second video followed.
    • That, suggests some analysts, makes Feb. 5 a likely target date. Interestingly, it is also a significant date to bin Laden. Feb. 5, 1989, was the day the last Soviet troops withdrew from Kabul, Afghanistan, signaling their defeat at the hand of the mujahedeen. Kabul was the capital of Osama's adopted country and was a major win for him and Islam. Significantly, perhaps, in bin Laden's audio release he referenced the U.S. withdrawing from Iraq and Afghanistan.

    It also happens to be Super Bowl Sunday, when the eyes of the entire world will be watching America.

    Authorities in Detroit, where the Super Bowl will be played, are certainly taking the threat of terrorism seriously. According to the FBI and Detroit police, the game will be the focal point of one of the largest security operations in U.S. history, guarding against any threats to Super Bowl XL and aided by more than 50 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Including private security guards, there will be about 10,000 security personnel on duty, more than for any other one-day event in U.S. history. Radiation detectors will be stationed near the stadium. SWAT teams, bomb removal and other specialized law enforcement officials will be on hand.

    Despite the recent taped messages, authorities say there are "no credible threats against the Super Bowl."
    Posted by:anonymous5089

    #17  Frank sez, "We should never have bet on a game involving pigskin, stoopid!"

    LMAO!
    Posted by: Alaska Paul   2006-02-02 22:27  

    #16  gotta think they've paid big PKR's for squares in a SB pool and haven't got their numbers by now - getting nervous. "We should never have bet on a game involving pigskin, stoopid!"
    Posted by: Frank G   2006-02-02 20:39  

    #15  As usual, the moderate Muslim community doesn't seem to have any particular notions as to just how dangerous such a plot might be to their own welfare. Smart Imams (now there's an oxymoron!) would have Muslims gather around the stadium as a human shield to deter any sort of mass attack.


    I fear, Zenster, that such an act would make them apostates - and so, fair game. More infidels. Not pious enough.
    Posted by: Hupomoger Clans9827   2006-02-02 19:53  

    #14  Better not allow prayers near the air vents during the game.
    Posted by: Alaska Paul   2006-02-02 17:49  

    #13  I'm hoping even jihadis are smart enough to know not to mess with The Pittsburgh Steelers.

    Go Stillers!
    Posted by: Parabellum   2006-02-02 17:19  

    #12  Not to mention it's right across the river from Canadistan.
    Posted by: Steve   2006-02-02 14:57  

    #11  Lotsa muslims in the Detroit/Dearborn area. Wouldn't even have to travel. Might be considered a target of opportunity.
    Posted by: BH   2006-02-02 14:33  

    #10  Gotta go with CF and djohn on this one. Any attack launched on the Superbowl would galvanize America and give the White House carte blanche to begin cleaning the Middle East's clock.

    As usual, the moderate Muslim community doesn't seem to have any particular notions as to just how dangerous such a plot might be to their own welfare. Smart Imams (now there's an oxymoron!) would have Muslims gather around the stadium as a human shield to deter any sort of mass attack.

    Imagine the fabulous publicity such a move would give the moderate Muslim faction in America. Now, imagine just how stupid they have to be in order not to begin seizing opportunities like this. Tens of thousands of Muslims gathered outside of the Superbowl protesting Islamist terrorism. The PR value would be nearly infinite.

    I predict they will, as usual, never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
    Posted by: Zenster   2006-02-02 13:56  

    #9  Super Bowl Sunday terror chatter high

    Maybe they're trying to get their bets down?
    Posted by: tu3031   2006-02-02 13:27  

    #8  Blowing up the SuperBowl would be deep, deep, mistake on their part. This would place the west (and definatly the US) on a 'total war' footing.

    The term 'stupid move' doesn't begin to describe it.
    Posted by: CrazyFool   2006-02-02 13:04  

    #7  Let's keep an eye on the Goodyear blimp, just in case...
    Posted by: mojo   2006-02-02 12:53  

    #6  "Much of the western world will be watching television that day..."
    ...and so an attack almost anywhere in the U.S. would get a heck of a lot of immediate attention.
    Posted by: Darrell   2006-02-02 12:47  

    #5  The bad guys would attack the Super Bowl if they could, that's a given. Still, this is coming from World Net Daily, f'cryinoutloud.
    Posted by: Mike   2006-02-02 12:41  

    #4  A lot of any chatter is likely wishful thinking. There's always the chance, though, of someone carrying through.

    Posted by: Robert Crawford   2006-02-02 12:40  

    #3  Want to see internment camps again, let a local splodeydope blow up superbowl Sunday.
    Posted by: djohn66   2006-02-02 12:38  

    #2  Motor City *does* have a substantial Shia population, LGF had pix of them marching around with Khomeini's poster...
    Posted by: Seafarious   2006-02-02 12:33  

    #1  Original Dandy Don Meredith:
    If Ifs and Buts
    Were Candy and Nuts
    We'd all have a Merry Christmas

    Updated:
    If jihadi Rumors and Threats
    Were placed as Sportsbook Bets
    The Terrs'd be broke by Ramadan
    Posted by: .com   2006-02-02 12:28  

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