From: "Lori R. Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: November 14, 2008 7:38:19 PM PST
To: "Lori R. Price - CLG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [bushsshitlist] Security officials fear 'spectacular' terror
attack during transition period 14 Nov 2008
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Breaking News and Commentary from Citizens For Legitimate Government
14 Nov 2008
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Barack Obama is warned to beware of a 'huge threat' from al-Qaeda --
Security officials fear a 'spectacular' attack during the transition
period 15 Nov 2008 Barack Obama is being given ominous advice from
leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to brace himself for an early
assault from terrorists. General Michael Hayden, director of the CIA,
this week acknowledged that there were dangers during a presidential
transition when new officials were coming in and getting accustomed to
the challenges. But he added that no "real or artificial spike" in
intercepted transmissions from terror suspects had been detected.
President [sic] Bush has repeatedly described the acute vulnerability
of the US during a transition.
British travellers could be banned from flying to America 13 Nov 2008
Under the new scheme, tourists will be advised to apply online for
approval for travel from the US Department of Homeland Security at
least three days before they leave. Anyone denied permission will be
barred when they attempt to check in at the airport. Known as the
Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), it was introduced
in a soft launch in August but will be compulsory from January 12.
Crimes by air marshals raise questions about hiring --Michael McGowan
used his position as an air marshal to lure a young boy to his hotel
room, where he showed him child porn, took pictures of him naked and
sexually abused him. 13 Nov 2008 Since 9/11, more than three dozen
federal air marshals have been charged with crimes, and hundreds more
have been accused of misconduct, an investigation by ProPublica, a non-
profit journalism organization, has found. Cases range from drunken
driving and domestic violence to aiding a human-trafficking ring and
trying to smuggle explosives from Afghanistan.
Two U.S. soldiers die in Iraq 14 Nov 2008 Two American soldiers died
in separate non-combat related incidents in Iraq, the U.S. military
said on Friday. A soldier died as a result of non-combat related cause
at around midday on Thursday in western Iraq, a military statement
said. Another soldier died early in the same day in non-combat related
incident in Baghdad, the military said in a separate statement.
Muslim Scholars hail deaths of U.S. troops --US soldiers violated
personal privacy of Iraqi girl in public 13 Nov 2008 The influential
Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq praised the actions of an Iraqi
soldier who turned his weapon on American soldiers, killing at least
two. An Iraqi soldier on patrol with U.S. forces in the northern
province of Ninawa opened fire on his American counterparts Wednesday
following an altercation in Mosul... The Sunni AMSI issued a statement
on its Web site Thursday praising the "heroic" deed by the Iraqi
soldier, which the group identified as Barzan Muhammad Abdullah. AMSI
said the American soldiers had violated the personal privacy of an
Iraqi girl in public, prompting Abdullah to fire all of his ammunition
at the U.S. troops.
New Blackwater Iraq Scandal: Guns, Silencers and Dog Food --Ex-
employees Tell ABC News the Firm Used Dog Food Sacks to Smuggle
Unauthorized Weapons to Iraq 14 Nov 2008 A federal grand jury in North
Carolina is investigating allegations the controversial private
security firm Blackwater illegally shipped assault weapons and
silencers to Iraq, hidden in large sacks of dog food, ABCNews.com has
learned. "The only reason you need a silencer is if you want to
assassinate someone," said former CIA intelligence officer John
Kiriakou, an ABC News consultant.
Indictment drafted in Blackwater shooting 14 Nov 2008 Federal
prosecutors have drafted an indictment against six Blackwater
Worldwide security guards mercenaries in last year's deadly Baghdad
shootings of 17 Iraqi civilians, The Associated Press has learned. The
draft is being reviewed by senior Justice Department officials but no
charging decisions have been made.
British troops out of Iraq by end of 2009: Iraqi official 14 Nov 2008
All British troops will be out of Iraq by the end of next year and a
controversial Iraq-US security pact is likely to be approved by
Baghdad this weekend, Iraq's national security adviser said Friday.
Anti-US Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, meanwhile, announced the
activation of a new militia against the American "occupier," and urged
Muslim countries to join in protests against the proposed security
accord.
Afghanistan war: '2,000 more British troops next year' 14 Nov 2008 Up
to 2,000 more British troops are likely to be sent to fight in
Afghanistan next year, it has been reported. The Government is
considering sending extra reinforcements in order to meet an
anticipated request from Barack Obama, the US president-elect, after
he takes office in January, according to the BBC.
Taliban will 'never' negotiate with West: spokesman 13 Nov 2008 The
Taliban will never enter into peace negotiations with any Afghan or
Western authorities while foreign forces still remain in Afghanistan,
and will continue to fight for the country's "freedom," a spokesman
told CBC's As It Happens on Thursday.
C.I.A. Chief Says Qaeda Is Extending Its Reach 14 Nov 2008 Even as Al
Qaeda [al-CIAduh] strengthens its hub in the Pakistani mountains, its
leaders are building closer ties to regional militant groups in order
to launch attacks in Africa and Europe and on the Arabian Peninsula,
the director of the Central Intelligence Agency said Thursday. The
director, Michael V. Hayden, identified North Africa and Somalia as
places where Qaeda leaders were using partnerships to establish new
bases.
Japanese journalist shot in Pakistan --Third attack on a foreigner in
3 days; suspected U.S. missile attack kills 12 14 Nov 2008 A Japanese
journalist was shot Friday in the frontier city of Peshawar -- the
third attack on a foreigner there in three days, and missiles
apparently fired by U.S. unmanned aircraft near the Afghan border
killed at least 12 people, including several foreign militants
civilians, Pakistani officials said.
U.S. missile attack kills at least 12 in Pakistan 14 Nov 2008 U.S.
drones fired missiles into a Pakistani tribal region on Friday,
killing 12 people, including five foreigners. Pakistani officials said
the attack targeted a house in a remote village on the border between
North and South Waziristan.
Air Force finds nuclear deficiencies at Mont. base 12 Nov 2008 Air
Force officials said Wednesday that a recent nuclear inspection found
deficiencies in a unit responsible for 150 ICBMs in Montana, but added
that there was no threat to public safety. [!?!] The inspection of the
341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, near Great Falls,
evaluated the unit's readiness to execute nuclear operations and found
"deficiencies in several areas", according to an Air Force statement.
Obama has more threats than other presidents-elect 14 Nov 2008 Threats
against a new president historically spike right after an election,
but from Maine to Idaho law enforcement officials are seeing more
against Barack Obama than ever before. The Secret Service would not
comment or provide the number of cases they are investigating. But
since the Nov. 4 election, law enforcement officials have seen more
potentially threatening writings, Internet postings and other activity
directed at Obama than has been seen with any past president-elect,
said officials aware of the situation who spoke on condition of
anonymity because the issue of a president's security is so sensitive.
Remarks against Obama probed --Durham police conducting internal
investigation 13 Nov 2008 Derogatory remarks toward President-elect
Barack Obama made on a social networking Web site are now the subject
of an internal police investigation. A police department employee
claims the statements were made on the MySpace pages of two Durham
officers.
Obama Met With Clinton to Discuss Possible Role 14 Nov 2008 President-
elect Barack Obama met late Thursday in Chicago with Senator Hillary
Rodham Clinton to discuss what role she might play in his
administration, advisers to both Democrats said on Friday. Neither
side disclosed details of the conversation, and it was unclear how
seriously Mr. Obama was considering bringing Mrs. Clinton, his onetime
rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, into his cabinet.
Barack Obama may tap Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State 14
Nov 2008 A secret meeting between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton
yesterday has set rumors swirling that the president-elect might tap
his former rival to be his secretary of State. The pair met Thursday
afternoon at Obama's office in downtown Chicago, Times staff writers
confirm. Neither politician has spoken publicly about the meeting, but
unidentified aides have told media outlets like CNN that Obama offered
Clinton the role.
Gag me with a chainsaw! Obama, McCain to meet Monday to talk
cooperation 14 Nov 2008 President-elect Barack Obama will meet with
his former rival, Republican Sen. John McCain, on Monday to talk about
ways they can work together, an Obama spokeswoman said on Friday.
GOP governors unhappy with Palin press conference 13 Nov 2008 Some
Republican governors tell CNN they were not particularly happy with
the way the Republican Governors Association press conference was
executed Thursday, saying that they agreed to go as a show of GOP
governors’ unity -- but they ended up feeling like silent Palin
supporters, since it was clearly a press conference called for her.
The GOP governors spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity. One called
it awkward: "I'm sure you could see it on some of our faces." Another
Republican governor eyeing a presidential run in 2012 told CNN the
event was "odd" and "weird," and said it "unfortunately sent a message
that she was the de facto leader of the party."
Boxer aide accused of distributing child porn 14 Nov 2008 An aide to
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., has been charged in federal court in
Virginia with receiving and distributing child pornography. Jeff
Rosato of Arlington, Va., was arrested Friday on a criminal complaint
filed in U.S. District Court in Virginia. Boxer's office fired him the
same day.
U.S. begins pursuing drilling off Virginia coast 13 Nov 2008 Months
after President [sic] George W. Bush and Congress lifted bans on
offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean, the federal government moved
Thursday to pursue oil and natural gas exploration off the coast of
Virginia. The environmental work is the first step in [insanely]
opening 2.9 million acres of waters to a lease sale scheduled for 2011.
FDIC, U.S. Treasury clash on anti-foreclosure plan 14 Nov 2008 A top
U.S. banking regulator unveiled a plan on Friday to prevent about 1.5
million foreclosures, breaking ranks with the Bush regime by demanding
bailout funds be diverted from banks to consumers. The Federal Deposit
Insurance Corp said the plan would modify millions of delinquent
mortgages and the government would reward participating lenders by
sharing the cost of defaults on restructured loans.
Mayor Daley: Prepare For Mass Layoffs --CEOs Tell Mayor They Plan Huge
Layoffs In November, December 13 Nov 2008 (Chicago, IL) The warning is
out – Mayor Richard M. Daley says a parade of corporate chief
executives have told him huge layoffs are planned around the city and
will carry into next year.
Canada consents to meeting on polar bear hunting 15 Nov 2008 Canada's
environment minister agreed on Friday to host a round-table meeting to
address what environmentalists charge is overhunting of polar bears in
the Arctic region straddling Canada and Greenland.
State of Emergency in California as Blaze Rages --Thirteen Injured and
More Than 100 Homes Destroyed in Fast-Moving Fire 14 Nov 2008
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in
Santa Barbara County, Calif., as firefighters have been unable to
control a wildfire that has already damaged at least 100 homes and
injured 13 people.
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Previous lead stories: Bush, Out of Office, Could Oppose Inquiries 13
Nov 2008 When a Congressional committee subpoenaed Harry S. Truman in
1953, nearly a year after he left office, he made a startling claim:
Even though he was no longer president, the Constitution still
empowered him to block subpoenas... As Congressional Democrats prepare
to move forward with investigations of the Bush regime, they wonder
whether that claim may be invoked again. Topics of open investigations
include the harsh interrogation torture of detainees, the prosecution
of former Gov. Don Siegelman of Alabama, secret legal memorandums from
the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel and the role of the
former White House aides Karl Rove and Harriet E. Miers in the firing
of federal prosecutors. [*etc.*]
Blackwater likely to be fined millions in Iraq weapons case 12 Nov
2008 The State Department is preparing to slap a multi-million dollar
fine on private military contractor Blackwater USA for shipping
hundreds of automatic weapons to Iraq without the necessary permits.
Some of the weapons are believed to have ended up on the country's
black market [i.e., the 'insurgency'], department officials told
McClatchy, but no criminal charges have been filed in the case.
Internet filter to block 10,000-plus "unwanted" sites 13 Nov 2008
Readers of The Courier-Mail online have blasted plans for Australia's
mandatory internet filter to block as many as 10,000 websites. The
websites form a blacklist of unspecified "unwanted content", Broadband
Minister Stephen Conroy revealed in Federal Parliament. The 10,000
blacklisted websites would be blocked in addition to 1300 websites
identified by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
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