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9.14.2001 8:13 PM While the military hunts down and destroys the bad guys, we citizens at home must remain vilgilent over threats to our personal liberties. "Fellow Americans" Sean Hackbarth | 6:20 PM Jerry Taylor & Peter VanDoren explain why gas prices went up in some areas after Tuesday's attacks. Politicians and pundits should read up on their basic economics before prosecuting people for price gouging. "Panic at the Pump" Sean Hackbarth | 5:10 PM Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA) has introduced a Declaration of War against "Any entity that committed the acts of international terrorism against the United States on September 11, 2001, or commits acts of international terrorism against the United States thereafter." This declaration must be passed to show American citizens and the world that the U.S. is committed to defeating those who threaten the lives, liberty, and property of the United States. "Declaration of War Proposed" Sean Hackbarth | 5:03 PM Europe mourns with us. That's wonderful, but will they stand by us when the counter-attacks begin and the body count grows? "Arrests Reported As Europe Mourns Terrorism Victims" Sean Hackbarth | 5:00 PM Rudy Gulliani: Time's Man of the Year? "Giuliani's Finest Hour" Sean Hackbarth | 4:57 PM Unfortunately, civil liberties are threatened by an over-reaction to the attacks. I hope the House of Representatives can take the time needed to thoughtfully look over the bill the "World's Most Deliberative Body" passed. Americans should not be considered guilty-until-proven-innocent cyber-terrorists. "Senate OKs FBI Net Spying" Sean Hackbarth | 4:45 PM How serious is the U.S. government in letting loose the hounds of war? Here's a quote from Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz:
Notice the mention of "ending states." Serious talk is being used for serious action. Pin-prick cruise missile attacks on asprin factories? I think not. "Pax Americana" Sean Hackbarth | 4:31 PM President Bush looks beyond our small blue marble in this vast universe to comfort a nation:
"President's Remarks at National Day of Prayer and Remembrance" Sean Hackbarth | 1:47 PM The AP reports that those detained last night at New York airports were not connected with Tuesday's attacks. "U.S. Releases Names of Hijackers" Sean Hackbarth | 2:39 AM Today is a national day of prayer and rememberance. Even if you're agnostic or atheist, please offer some time for comtemplation and thought for the victims of the September 11 Massacres. National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims Of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001 Sean Hackbarth | 2:30 AM Regardless of this latest attempt to attack the United States, we must remain defiant to any threat to our civilization. "5 Arrested Trying to Board Plane" Sean Hackbarth | 2:04 AM Stratfor.com is providing some of the best, most well-thought out analysis I've read so far. Here's an obvious observation that hasn't been offered by any talking head I've listen to:
The attackers' level of secrecy is incredible. However, I do think that with enough money an ordinary citizen like myself could have organized a similar attack. The tools were simple. These people only needed knives and dedicated people to carry out the attack. "The Sophistication of the Attackers" [via Jason] Sean Hackbarth | 9.13.2001 12:49 AM CNN is reporting more on United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania. Thomas Burnett, Jr. and Jeremy Glick are heroes. How many lives they saved by sacrificing their own, we will never know. R.I.P. "Passengers Voted to Attack Hijackers" Sean Hackbarth | 12:24 AM Stratfor.com doesn't think the U.S. could win a conventional war if it is found that Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, or any combination of states helped in some way with Tuesday's attacks. They advocate the "Israeli Model" where covert operations across the globe destroy the organization behind the attacks. I disagree with the notion that the U.S. could not win a war with any nation harboring terrorists. Unless it's found that Russia had something to do with the attacks, there's no potential nuclear threat. The U.S. and its allies do have the economic and technological base to offer enough military force. The question would be whether there would be enough political support for a potentially bloody war. A problem with the Israeli Model is that it would be invisible to the American public. There wouldn't be 24/7 news coverage over an assasination here, a bombing there, a plane crash over there. There is strong public anger. People want to see a response. More information about who was behind the attacks is needed to figure out the best form of counter-attack. If it turns out that our foes can't be defeated by conventional means, then other options will be necessary. However it's done, those people and organizations behind these attacks must be destroyed. Nothing less will be adequate. "Attacks on U.S.: Redefining the Response" Sean Hackbarth | 9.12.2001 7:22 PM Virginia Postrel offers this very interesting bit of insight:
Sean Hackbarth | 7:04 PM Eric Raymond (of The Cathedral and the Bazaar fame) points out the failure of current anti-terrorist measures and looks to a "policy of a distributed response to a distributed threat." Laws and regulations that limit our liberties are not the answer to prevent future attacks. Improved human intelligence without feel-good restrictions along with swift military retribution are part of a solution. "ESR: Decentralism Against Terrorism -- First Lessons from the 9/11 Attack" Sean Hackbarth | 6:34 PM How about a Die Hard twist to the WTC attacks? There might be over $1 billion in gold burried underneath what's left of the towers. With the series of events looking so much like a movie, would anyone be surprised to discover the gold missing? "Gold Depositories Buried Beneath Trade Center Rubble" Sean Hackbarth | 6:22 PM No request from President Bush for a Declaration of War. I'm hoping it's because officials want to be sure they know who was behind the attacks, rather than a lack of will. "Bush Requests Emergency Funding, Not War Declaration" Sean Hackbarth | 5:08 PM How many lives were saved because passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 challenged the terrorists? Horrible events are the font of heroism. "Passengers' Actions May Have Helped Curb Tragedy" Sean Hackbarth | 5:01 PM What happened to Jish is absolutely unacceptable. Just because someone looks a certain way it doesn't mean they harbor ill will or violent feelings. People must be treated as individuals. Such blatant ignorance is intolerable. Sean Hackbarth | 4:53 PM A NASA satellite saw the smoke trail from ground zero in Lower Manhattan. Sean Hackbarth | 1:22 AM This intro from the San Jose Mercury News:
Structural engineer Darell Lawver said, "The terrorists were very smart. All the hijacked planes were going coast to coast, and they were full of fuel. That was the primary weapon.'' "Fuel-fed Inferno, not Impact, May Have Toppled Towers" Sean Hackbarth | 9.11.2001 11:45 PM Evil's shadow fell upon the United States today. Even now, a cloud of death covers the ruins of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The survivors from the WTC looked like ghosts. Their skin and clothes were covered with grey-white ash. Their mouths gaped open gasping for air. They were moaning spirits with very disturbed souls. Colin Powell said, "A terrible, terrible tragedy has befallen my nation." Newt Gingrich called these attacks a "21th Century Pearl Harbor." It's haunting that the spirit of that 1941 attack comes only a few months after a horrendous movie on it came out. After watching the television clips over and over, all the events still don't feel real. Sure, I saw a real-life plane dive-bomb into a perfectly good building and then I watched two of the world's tallest buildings collapse, but it just doesn't completely register as real for me. Last night, I watched a James Bond movie filled with explosions and typical Hollywood over-the-top antics. Then this morning, my mother yells for me to wake up because airplanes crashed into the WTC and the Pentagon. At first, I didn't believe it. I just laughed it off and asked her if it was the end of the world. Evil people actually hijacking planes and using them as flying wrecking balls is what happens on the silver screen, not in real life. But what happened is very, very real. Thousands of people are probably dead, and millions more fear of what will happen next (while causing gasoline runs as local stations). I refuse to succumb to simple-mindedness and blame foreigners in general and Arab-Americans in particular for these awful acts. Neither a racial nor ethnic group is responsible for the acts of individuals. In the Milwaukee area, Arabian Fest was cancelled for this weekend. I hope people will realize that very, very few Arab-Americans condone suicide bombing. Strong, decisive action is required to maintain the integrity and security of the United States. What happened today was an act of war and must be treated as such. Any action less than a declaration of war by the Congress will be a dissapointment. Of course, there needs to be a thorough investigation to determine who the bastards are who orchestrated these acts. If it does end up being Osama Bin Laden, he should be hunted down and destroyed along with every vestige of his organization. In war there is no place for trials. The United States is at war and must leave every possible military option available. Nations that have helped harbor the terrorists also must pay the price for their uncivilized deeds. America's way of life is at stake. We are the leader of the free world. This threat must be dealt with. Sean Hackbarth | 9.10.2001 2:10 PM The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel deservedly calls her "the most generous Milwaukee philanthropist ever." Jane Pettit helped build the Bradley Center which kept the Bucks from moving; the Pettit National Ice Center which made Milwaukee the place for Olympic speed skaters to train; and the Lynde and Harry Bradley School of Technology & Trade. She gave without fanfare and with a sense of dignity. Although Milwaukee lost a wonderful person today, her gifts will carry on her generous spirit. "Philanthropist Jane Pettit Dies of Lung Cancer" Sean Hackbarth | 9.9.2001 10:50 PM Will America buy cards of ordinary people? I know I won't. PeopleCards.net Sean Hackbarth | |
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