The Rich & Well-Connected Were Warned Days Before Public Was In Terror Plot - The Orange Mane

Bronco_Beerslug · 10-14-2005, 06:00 AM

Like to see a full list of just who these people are that are privileged to the "early" warning system.

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Terror tip for rich
E-mails warned bigs of city attack
By ALISON GENDAR
DAILY NEWS POLICE BUREAU CHIEF
The city's rich and well-connected were tipped off to last week's subway terror threat days before average New Yorkers, the Daily News has learned.

At least two E-mails revealing the purported plot were sent to a select crowd of business and arts executives early last week by New Yorkers who claimed to have close connections to Homeland Security and other federal officials, authorities said.

The NYPD confirmed that it learned of the E-mails on Oct. 3 - three days before Mayor Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and the FBI went public with the threat.

"I have just received a most disturbing call from one of my oldest friends from growing up in Washington," one E-mail began. "He called with a very specific caution to not enter or use the New York City subway system from Oct. 7 through 10th."

A second E-mail sounded a similar ominous tone: "As some of you know my father works for Homeland Security, at a very high position and receives security briefings on a daily basis.

"The only information that I can pass on is that everyone should at all costs not ride the subway for the next two weeks in major areas of NYC."

One of the E-mails was dated Oct. 3 with a 6:05 p.m. time stamp, about 90 minutes before Bloomberg was fully briefed on the threat, a police source said.

The early warning infuriated several police officials, who noted that Homeland Security officials had challenged the credibility of the threat after the city and FBI warned the public.

"We're briefing the mayor, ratcheting up security, talking about when to go public - and Homeland Security is downplaying the whole thing while their people are telling friends to stay out of the subways," a police source said. "It's pretty bad."

NYPD investigators obtained copies of the E-mails on Oct. 4, as Bloomberg and Kelly were finalizing a plan to respond to the threat, and police officials gave the E-mails to the Homeland Security Department, police said.

'Members of our corporate security network informed the Police Department of the E-mails' existence days prior to any announcement of the threat," NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne said yesterday.

Homeland Security officials confirmed that they were told about the early E-mail warnings.

"We have looked into them, but do not consider them to be of great significance," Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said yesterday.

"At best, they were based on anecdotal accounts of very limited information," he added, declining to reveal whether the feds were investigating.

The News obtained copies of two E-mails, one with the foreboding subject line: "Alarming call from Washington." Unsigned versions were also posted on Snopes.com, a site that examines urban legends.

One of the E-mail senders, when reached by The News, declined comment.

The plot, calling for terrorists to detonate bombs hidden in briefcases, suitcases or strollers, has been largely discredited since the public warning.

Bloomberg has defended his response, arguing the city had no choice but to act on the "specific threat." He has said he held off alerting the public until Oct.6 to give authorities time to round up suspects in Iraq.

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enjolras · 10-14-2005, 10:48 AM

Nothing to see here.. some people got early warning thanks to their networks and connections.

Big f*ing deal.. happens all the time. It takes time to assess the credibility of a threat and react properly. These people got the heads up from friends and family 'in the know' and passed it on without any real analysis behind it.

Yay for them

Bronco_Beerslug · 10-14-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by enjolras

Nothing to see here.. some people got early warning thanks to their networks and connections.

Big f*ing deal.. happens all the time. It takes time to assess the credibility of a threat and react properly. These people got the heads up from friends and family 'in the know' and passed it on without any real analysis behind it.

Yay for them

Sure nothing here. Just par for the country I guess. If you're rich and or famous you can commit murder and get away it and take advantage of the newest luxury item......

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(taken from another site)
Amenities & privileges of staying as a Ritz Carlton guest include:

> Fluffy goose down pillows
> Twice daily maid service
> Complimentary evening wine reception
> Oversized deep soaking jetted tub
> Advance warning of terrorist threats

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elsid13 · 10-14-2005, 01:53 PM

It very hard for someone to put honor and duty, above the lives of those they love and care for. What would you do if you had piece of information that save the life of close friend or family members

It easy to make that decision in the abstract, but a lot harder when the threat is real.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 10-14-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Sure nothing here. Just par for the country I guess. If you're rich and or famous you can commit murder and get away it and take advantage of the newest luxury item......

Bingo.

That's Team Thug's ethos in a nutshell (see New Orleans/Katrina response.)

Bush only understands the rights and needs of the wealthy and well-connected, i.e., people just like him.

When the time to start dispensing the bird flu vaccine comes, you can bet that the sycophants and thieves aboard the SS Smirk & Sneer will have first dibs on that as well.

10-14-2005, 06:00 AM	#1
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	The Rich & Well-Connected Were Warned Days Before Public Was In Terror Plot Like to see a full list of just who these people are that are privileged to the "early" warning system. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Terror tip for rich E-mails warned bigs of city attack By ALISON GENDAR DAILY NEWS POLICE BUREAU CHIEF The city's rich and well-connected were tipped off to last week's subway terror threat days before average New Yorkers, the Daily News has learned. At least two E-mails revealing the purported plot were sent to a select crowd of business and arts executives early last week by New Yorkers who claimed to have close connections to Homeland Security and other federal officials, authorities said. The NYPD confirmed that it learned of the E-mails on Oct. 3 - three days before Mayor Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and the FBI went public with the threat. "I have just received a most disturbing call from one of my oldest friends from growing up in Washington," one E-mail began. "He called with a very specific caution to not enter or use the New York City subway system from Oct. 7 through 10th." A second E-mail sounded a similar ominous tone: "As some of you know my father works for Homeland Security, at a very high position and receives security briefings on a daily basis. "The only information that I can pass on is that everyone should at all costs not ride the subway for the next two weeks in major areas of NYC." One of the E-mails was dated Oct. 3 with a 6:05 p.m. time stamp, about 90 minutes before Bloomberg was fully briefed on the threat, a police source said. The early warning infuriated several police officials, who noted that Homeland Security officials had challenged the credibility of the threat after the city and FBI warned the public. "We're briefing the mayor, ratcheting up security, talking about when to go public - and Homeland Security is downplaying the whole thing while their people are telling friends to stay out of the subways," a police source said. "It's pretty bad." NYPD investigators obtained copies of the E-mails on Oct. 4, as Bloomberg and Kelly were finalizing a plan to respond to the threat, and police officials gave the E-mails to the Homeland Security Department, police said. 'Members of our corporate security network informed the Police Department of the E-mails' existence days prior to any announcement of the threat," NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne said yesterday. Homeland Security officials confirmed that they were told about the early E-mail warnings. "We have looked into them, but do not consider them to be of great significance," Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said yesterday. "At best, they were based on anecdotal accounts of very limited information," he added, declining to reveal whether the feds were investigating. The News obtained copies of two E-mails, one with the foreboding subject line: "Alarming call from Washington." Unsigned versions were also posted on Snopes.com, a site that examines urban legends. One of the E-mail senders, when reached by The News, declined comment. The plot, calling for terrorists to detonate bombs hidden in briefcases, suitcases or strollers, has been largely discredited since the public warning. Bloomberg has defended his response, arguing the city had no choice but to act on the "specific threat." He has said he held off alerting the public until Oct.6 to give authorities time to round up suspects in Iraq. http://tinyurl.com/76jge

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10-14-2005, 10:48 AM	#2
enjolras Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,940	Nothing to see here.. some people got early warning thanks to their networks and connections. Big f*ing deal.. happens all the time. It takes time to assess the credibility of a threat and react properly. These people got the heads up from friends and family 'in the know' and passed it on without any real analysis behind it. Yay for them

10-14-2005, 01:53 PM	#4
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	It very hard for someone to put honor and duty, above the lives of those they love and care for. What would you do if you had piece of information that save the life of close friend or family members It easy to make that decision in the abstract, but a lot harder when the threat is real.