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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 1:13:51 GMT
I think it is a matter of time. I have heard our power grids are very vulnerable. I think there is a very real risk of a cyber attack too. Which would be catastrophic bearing in mind how much we rely on technology.
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Post by jojam on Nov 18, 2015 1:24:37 GMT
Yes, and I think they will attempt to come in as 'refugees'. Yes, but I think 'they' are already here.
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Post by RiverIsis on Nov 18, 2015 1:55:16 GMT
I think it is a matter of time. I have heard our power grids are very vulnerable. I think there is a very real risk of a cyber attack too. Which would be catastrophic bearing in mind how much we rely on technology. The good thing is Anonymous is "pissed" and already cyber attacking back just google Hackers v Terrorists. The bad thing is that as far as we know Anonymous isn't regulated by any government and consequences may not have been thought out. Yes, and I think they will attempt to come in as 'refugees'. Yes, but I think 'they' are already here. There are so many ways to legally have access to the US that refugee status is really low on the list. Visitor, Student, Worker, Spouse visas etc. but why would anyone choose to be that documented. More likely to be someone that overstays a visitors entry or just comes in on the coasts. Our borders aren't completely manned and tax cuts ensure that will stay the case.
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Post by marimoose on Nov 18, 2015 1:58:39 GMT
Yes and I thought I heard that ISIS has already come and said that Washington is next...
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Post by anxiousmom on Nov 18, 2015 2:06:00 GMT
The good thing is Anonymous is "pissed" and already cyber attacking back just google Hackers v Terrorists. The bad thing is that as far as we know Anonymous isn't regulated by any government and consequences may not have been thought out. I've been reading about how pissed Anonymous is. I don't think that not be regulated is a bad thing-while I don't agree completely with their methods, I do think that not being hampered by rules/laws is going to allow them to do things that a governmental agency can't/won't do. I don't know about whether or not an attack will happen. I would like to believe that the people who are able to stop that kind of thing from happening will be able to stop it.
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Post by Anita on Nov 18, 2015 2:09:49 GMT
Yes. I'm sure they have already planned attacks.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 18, 2015 2:24:44 GMT
I think there is a very real risk of a cyber attack too. Which would be catastrophic bearing in mind how much we rely on technology. The good thing is Anonymous is "pissed" and already cyber attacking back just google Hackers v Terrorists. The bad thing is that as far as we know Anonymous isn't regulated by any government and consequences may not have been thought out. Yes, but I think 'they' are already here. There are so many ways to legally have access to the US that refugee status is really low on the list. Visitor, Student, Worker, Spouse visas etc. but why would anyone choose to be that documented. More likely to be someone that overstays a visitors entry or just comes in on the coasts. Our borders aren't completely manned and tax cuts ensure that will stay the case. Especially the bolded.
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Post by RiverIsis on Nov 18, 2015 2:53:43 GMT
The good thing is Anonymous is "pissed" and already cyber attacking back just google Hackers v Terrorists. The bad thing is that as far as we know Anonymous isn't regulated by any government and consequences may not have been thought out. I've been reading about how pissed Anonymous is. I don't think that not be regulated is a bad thing-while I don't agree completely with their methods, I do think that not being hampered by rules/laws is going to allow them to do things that a governmental agency can't/won't do. I don't know about whether or not an attack will happen. I would like to believe that the people who are able to stop that kind of thing from happening will be able to stop it. I dread to think how many attacks have already been thwarted. It really frustrates me when Congress do all this posturing and yet they have clearance and know how many attacks have been stopped each day, week, month, year.
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Post by threegirls on Nov 18, 2015 3:00:15 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if they targeted our water supply and power grids.
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Post by zookeeper on Nov 18, 2015 3:08:18 GMT
Count me as another who thinks that the power grid is where they will start.
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Post by epeanymous on Nov 18, 2015 3:10:37 GMT
Maybe? It takes a lot of coordination to hijack four planes and fly them into landmark buildings. However the Paris attacks have been characterized, on the other hand, it isn't that difficult to go into a restaurant or shopping center and shoot a lot of people. As we have discovered with our very own homegrown terrorists, if you would like to characterize them that way.
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Post by darkangel090260 on Nov 18, 2015 3:14:01 GMT
we have quite a few event over there next few month that would make great targets. Black Friday, thanksgiving day parade, bowl games ect.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 3:19:02 GMT
Yes, and I will not be surprised at all if it happens within the next two weeks.
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Post by tenacious on Nov 18, 2015 3:20:18 GMT
I am already having serious anxiety because in spring my DS14 is supposed to be traveling with his 8th grade class to DC. I am not scheduled to go. He is on the autism scale and I am terrified at what would happen if there was a chaotic situation, let alone actual violence.
I do think there will be a US attack.
Erin
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Post by grammanisi on Nov 18, 2015 3:20:57 GMT
My husband and I have talked about this, a lot. If they are going after citizens...Disney, Super Bowl, Daytona, other bowl games.
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Post by jayfab on Nov 18, 2015 3:44:20 GMT
Yes, I do think it will happen. But, probably from someone who turned radical, planned already.
ETA - But I'm not living in fear. I think I would be more likely to be "offed" by some weirdo psycho with a gun who might have a bad day. Like someone offended by a red cup or something, or if I accidentally cut them off in traffic.
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Post by Zee on Nov 18, 2015 3:53:11 GMT
Yes I do and I'm sure it's a question of when, not if.
But I'm not living in fear. What am I going to do, sit in my house in terror and let them win? Not me. If it's my time to go, it's my time, but I'm going to enjoy living while I can. Not like I can do anything about it. Any psycho with a gun can walk in anywhere I am and start shooting, doesn't have to be ISIS.
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Post by k8smom on Nov 18, 2015 3:59:45 GMT
I agree with everyone else... I hope, hope, hope I'm wrong but these guys are bad news and I think we are on the top of their list. I don't know what the answer to this violence is though... what drives this kind of hate and fuels these monsters to the point they are willing to harm the innocent to make a point? It makes me heart sick.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 4:03:08 GMT
I don't think ISIS will go after power grids or anything like that. They get off on the *terror* of terrorism. They are opportunistic, not planners.
They chose the targets in Paris not for maximum long-term damage and disruption, but for maximum fear. To make people afraid when going about their normal daily activities.
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Post by janniepea on Nov 18, 2015 4:21:04 GMT
I believe it will happen, and it makes me quite nervous living near a major city in California. But I don't want to live in fear.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 4:34:24 GMT
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Post by lovetodigi on Nov 18, 2015 4:34:54 GMT
I am thinking that it would be a good time for NSA to be able to access all that communication that they have been cut off from. There is no doubt, in my mind, that attacks are planned here, probably by terroriost already here, and they will happen soon. Like others have said, there are a lot of events/occasions coming up that will draw crowds of people.
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Post by katlady on Nov 18, 2015 5:08:41 GMT
I am sure they will try and have probably already tried. Tonight two Air France planes leaving from US airports were diverted because of bomb threats. It is still early in the investigation, so no word on who called in the threats, but I am sure we will see more of these in the near future, especially with all the holiday travels coming up.
It is scary, but as others have said, you can't live in fear.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Nov 18, 2015 5:13:30 GMT
soon, as in next 12 months? I think ISIS is already here and it would be naive or wishful thinking to think otherwise. I mean, not one intelligence agency picked up on Paris? What if they go old school, leaving notes, codes, etc. Not everything has to be done on the internet or over the phone. Thoughts? I have read that they possibly communicate through gaming systems which wouldn't be detected by any agencies. Scary thought.
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Post by RiverIsis on Nov 18, 2015 5:14:58 GMT
and those are the ones that we are allowed to know about.
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Post by Really Red on Nov 18, 2015 5:21:15 GMT
Voice of reason: No. No, I do not.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 5:25:40 GMT
Yes, I do, and I expect it will be a metropolitan city. But I'm also not rethinking any of my travel plans in 2016. I'm more afraid of living in fear, if that makes any sense.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Nov 18, 2015 5:38:13 GMT
I think so and unfortuantely, the holidays are prime time. Ugh.
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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Nov 18, 2015 7:53:56 GMT
I don't think ISIS will go after power grids or anything like that. They get off on the *terror* of terrorism. They are opportunistic, not planners. They chose the targets in Paris not for maximum long-term damage and disruption, but for maximum fear. To make people afraid when going about their normal daily activities. This is my opinion also. Attacking power grids, water supply, etc is not the way they have operated in the past. Although they could change the plan and take out the infrastructure. Their methods create the atmosphere of walking among us, which gives them more attention which allows them to spread their message. I also think they enjoy the challenge of blending in, living what appears to be a normal life. Carrying out their mission proves they were successful.
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Post by blondiec47 on Nov 18, 2015 11:50:21 GMT
I really just want to get on the other side of Christmas. ISIS HATES christians and what better message then attack at Christmas
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