Terrorism alerts seem to be stepping up.

[mmonk]

Michael Chertoff on our television screens again. Any opinions on the matter?

[bherrera]

1. Breakdown of Peace talks between Israel and Palestine

The breakdown of peace talks between Israel and Palestine is a large driver, I suspect. Another reason may be the conflict in Afghanistan, which is spreading into Pakistan. The USA attack from Afghan territory upon Pakistani soldiers based at the border made them mad.

[mmonk]

3. The Afghani situation did cross my mind.

It's just since the early bush years, my trust in what the government says and what the press promotes has been shot. So I have to try and analyze things the best I can. I guess that is what has changed about me.

[bherrera]

4. The Israel situation should cross your mind too

I am European, we have less problem criticizing Israel, and pointing out its actions cause a lot of terrorism. The renewal of settlement construction by the Netanyahu government is a serious attack against peace in the Middle East, and therefore it causes tension against Europe and other nations which support Israel. I don't think Israel deserves support anymore, it is clearly not interested in a peaceful arrangement of the conflict.

[PCIntern]

7. Really...?

It's all on them...

:sarcasm:

[mmonk]

8. The Israeli/Palestinian question has been there much longer. Therefore,

I tend to think of things we are doing in other countries and changes in policy.

[Tesha]

2. It's election season again and remember: "Only the Republicans can keep you safe!", especially...

...from those Kenyan Mooslim terrorists taking over our country!

Tesha

[AngryAmish]

5. It's October, right?

[sinkingfeeling]

6. No, I'm going to Europe where sane people live.