Monday, November 23, 2015

State Dept issues worldwide "setback" alert

President Obama's State Department has issued a world wide travel terror alert. Of course Dear Leader calls terrorism attacks "setbacks." The warning expires on February 24.

What's with the expiration date? Will al Qaeda, the Islamic State, or Boko Haram move on to other pursuits as winter ends?

Here's part of that alert:
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da'esh), al-Qa'ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. This Travel Alert expires on February 24, 2016.

Authorities believe the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of ISIL/Da'esh return from Syria and Iraq. Additionally, there is a continuing threat from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis. Extremists have targeted large sporting events, theatres, open markets, and aviation services. In the past year, there have been multiple attacks in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Mali. ISIL/Da'esh has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a Russian airliner in Egypt.
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It goes on, but State seems to be implying that it's best to stay home.

Oh, I wasn't aware that the alternative name for ISIS, Daesh, had an apostrophe in it until now. Or did the State Department add it to make it look more Middle Eastern and exotic?

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