WTF? Homeland Security issued "potential threat" statement at 10:30am ... anyone know

[99th_Monkey]

what may have prompted this?

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Homeland Security issues statement on potential Obama threat
RAW STORY
Published: Tuesday January 20, 2009

HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL OBAMA THREAT -- 1030 AM ET -- Statement from a Department of Homeland Security spokesman:

"The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security (including the USSS) and the intelligence community are coordinating with other law enforcement authorities to investigate and analyze recently received information about a potential threat on Inauguration Day. This information is of limited specificity and uncertain credibility. Authorities at all levels are vigorously pursuing any lead relating to this threat information. The Transition Team has been briefed and is fully integrated into the process.

There is an unprecedented level of security involving more than 58 federal, state and local agencies for this Inauguration, and related events. As we have previously said, Inauguration events could present an attractive target due to the large public gatherings and participation of many dignitaries. Authorities are constantly reviewing security measures in light of this threat information, as we would with any threat information.

We encourage the public attending Inauguration events to go about their normal plans. As always, we remind the public to be both thoughtful and vigilant about their surroundings, and to notify authorities of any suspicious activity. We also remind the public that they can expect very high levels of security at Inauguration events, and we ask for their patience and cooperation."

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Homeland_Security_issues_statement_on_potential_0120.html

[Parche]

1. cheney and his wheelchair

:shrug: :hi:

[bushmeister0]

8. They got that cane out of his hand just in time!

[Phred42]

2. Roves last FU to Obama

[Harry Monroe]

3. Does anyone even pay attention to these anymore??

Just Monkeyboy getting one last one in.

[Harry Monroe]

4. And may I add, its simply DHS covering its ass on this day

In case something actually does happen. A blanket unspecified threat covers it nicely. Don't worry about it and hope you're enjoying this historic day.

Peace out.

[Virginia Dare]

5. Enough of the bullshit fear mongering..

we know there is always a potential for threats at any large important gathering. Thanks for nothing.

[TexasObserver]

6. One last "BOO! REALLY!!"

[Sheets of Easter]

7. One last gasp of a dying political gimmick.

[RedCloud]

9. Mr. Obama, tear down that Homeland Security

Too many wing nuts working there in our most inept department to date.