Joel H. Hinrichs III, the OU student who blew himself up outside of an OU-KSU football game on Saturday (10/01/05) night was the first suicide bomber on US soil since 9-11. Is this the case or is it a simple* suicide? There are many things that have come out since that bombing that are indicating that this was more than just a young man wanting to end his life. Lets look at what has been said and what those things may indicate. First does a person wanting to commit suicide do it by blow...
Man stopped for jaywalking tells police he’s carrying crack THE NEWS TRIBUNE Last updated: October 2nd, 2005 03:10 AM (PDT) Tacoma police stopped a man for jaywalking in downtown Tacoma, then arrested him on suspicion of drug possession with the intention of selling. The 32-year-old man crossed the street at the intersection of South 13th Street and Tacoma Avenue against the light Friday evening. Officers stopped him and found that he had an outstanding warrant. They asked ...
Rare Germ Found in D.C., but No Terror Fears Tularemia Is Highly Infectious; Can Cause Pneumonia and Systemic Infection - A relatively rare biological agent has been detected in air filters serving Washington D.C. in recent weeks, ABC News has learned -- but current evidence does not show any indication whatsoever of terrorism. The federal government found six air filters around the nation's capital checked on Sept. 24 and 25 contained "trace amounts" of tularemia, a type of bacteria. ...
Al Qaeda Declines in Northern Iraq, Military Officer Says By Gerry J. Gilmore WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2005 – Eighty percent of al Qaeda's network in northern Iraq "has been devastated" since January due to the capture or killing of key leaders and the outrage of Iraqi citizens, a U.S. troop commander told Pentagon reporters today. Army Col. Robert B. Brown, commander of the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division's Stryker Brigade Combat Team, reported from Mosul, Iraq, during a videotelec...
I was listening to people talk on the TV news shows about racism playing a part in the response to Hurricane Katrina. And it dawned on me, who are they talking about. Are they accusing my fellow Americans of racism? They were. So I thought if that is the case why did I see what I did when the call went out for help, for donations, for volunteers? SO I thought to myself. If so many people are racist what type of response should I have seen when the call went out for donations and help? Peop...
GULFPORT, Miss. , Sept. 12, 2005 – Some Mississippi National Guardsmen are getting a bit annoyed at the criticism that their response to Hurricane Katrina was too slow. "I don't see how we could have moved any faster," said 1st Sgt. Brett Dupre, the first sergeant of the Guard's 114th Military Police Company out of Clinton. Guard authorities alerted the company early. During a hurricane, emergency responders do not rush up to the expected point of landfall, Dupre explained. Rather, th...
I got this e-mail today, and thought I would respond. -----Original Message----- From: Fix America [mailto:fixamerica@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:27 AM Subject: A Letter to All Who Voted for George W. Bush from Michael Moore Sunday, September 11th, 2005 A Letter to All Who Voted for George W. Bush from Michael Moore To All My Fellow Americans Who Voted for George W. Bush: On this, the fourth anniversary of 9/11, I'm just curious, how does it fe...
September 7, 2005 Release Number: 05-09-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COALITION FORCES RESCUE HOSTAGES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- At approximately 11:20 a.m. Sept. 7, Coalition Forces rescued American Roy Hallums and an Iraqi citizen from captivity in an isolated farm house located 15 miles south of Baghdad. The identity of the other man is being withheld pending notification of his family by the Iraqi government. Hallums is in good condition and is receiving medical care. Hallums had been hel...
After watching the events unfold on the news about the hurricane I was thinking to myself, what would happen if the terrorist decided to pick now for a large attack? Questions for discussion. What do you think the response of the governemnt would be like? Would we be able to handle it even with the events that are going on in the South? What type of attack would be the most difficult to handle right now? WHy? I pray this does not happen but the time is right, watch out for it, get ...
Today I had the privilege (and yes it was a privilege) to listen to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (U.S. Army Rangers, Ret.)for the 5th or 6th time. And every time I listen to him, he makes me proud. (www.kilology.com) Dave (I hope I have earned the right to address him as Dave, being ex-Army myself, and a friend) spoke of many good examples and reasons why we are where we are today in the current scheme of things. A few things he said really hit home and I wanted to share them with you. One of...
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Following avehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on Coalition Forces in Baghdad Aug. 6, residents of the Sumer Al Ghadier District took action — action that was a pleasant surprise to the Soldiers on the ground. After the U.S. medics treated the wounded at the scene, local residents constructed a hasty barricade with trees, bricks, and anything else available, to further protect the Soldiers from additional danger. “This is the first time that I can remember whe...
SUCCESSES THIS WEEK IN IRAQ (12-18 AUGUST 2005) BAGHDAD, Iraq – Some of the Iraqi citizens benefiting from reconstruction this week were school children. Several projects were completed across the country, including school buildings. The Iraqi Security Forces continued to display their capability, and local citizens contributed to the security of their communities. Children in Dobak Tappak village of Al Tamim Province received much-needed school supplies, clothing and toys from the Nahr...
This has got to be one of the most distastful things I have heard of in a long time. For these low life protesters to do this shows the level of compassion they are showing for our troops. Way to go left! You have just lowered yourself right down there with the terrorist that wounded these fine men and women. I hope you rot in ....... The Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., the current home of hundreds of wounded veterans from the war in Iraq, has been the target of wee...
Aug. 24, 2005 – Coalition forces in Iraq met with several successes Aug. 23, capturing a known al Qaeda member, several suspected terrorists and weapons, and destroying a terrorist hideout, according to U. S. military officials in Baghdad. Acting on tips from local Iraqis, coalition forces raided a hideout near Asad and confirmed terrorists were using the location to facilitate operations. No details were available on the capture of the al Qaeda member. But after coalition forces capt...
I heard on the news, again, how the military is having trouble meeting its enlistment goals. And I was wondering, what military are they talking about? I whipped up Google and did a little surfing. Here is what I found: Army misses recruiting goals again Sales pitch, raising enlistment age will be tried http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7270391/ Army Still Misses Recruiting Targets Chicago Tribune April 1, 2005 http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,FL_recruit_040105,00.html Arm...