Sunday October 3, 2010

I've Been Thinking:

This morning the US State Department issued a travel warning for Americans travelling in Europe.

The warning is based on an increased threat of al Qaeda or al Qaeda-like groups targeting Americans in Europe. This threat was made public a week ago and now the State Department sees fit to warn Americans about it.

"Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services. U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling."

The intel is not clear enough to have a timetable. But it is threatening enough to warn travelers.

Those involved in the gathering of the information have said that the terrorists are planning a Mumbai-like attack in a major city in Germany or France or other major European cosmopolitan center.

The reality is that this threat has been building for some time - now it appears that all the pieces of their terrorist puzzle are coming together.

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