What happens next?
 

We all know that the terrorism attacks on 9/11 have sort of forced Americans into a panic-mode. It seems as though they will eventually do more damage, judging by their attempt at making bombs from simple things such as sports bottles and drinks. I don't know about you, but when I heard about this, I felt unsafe particularly because the bombs were made from simple, everyday things.

America really cannot determine what will happen or when it will happen or even if something will happen again at all. Hell, they can't even find Osama. So, as an American citizen, do you fear that something will happen for the 5 year 9/11 anniversary? Or do you not even care? or what? I'd like to know your opinions.

Why live in fear over anything? You can "what if" anything. Your chances of dying in an non-terror related incident are much greater than your chances of being on a hijacked plane. You should worry more about dying in a car crash, or drowning in your bathtub. Also, why would any terrorist with half a brain decide to attack on Sept 11th when people are amped on heightening security?

I agree, I don't think you should live your life in fear. I mean, that is what terrorists aim for, to make you afraid. So, in essence, if you are living in fear, they're winning.

BUT, of course there are people who are scared of what might happen or perhaps they're just afraid because they don't know what is to come.

At least this time I'll have a nice view from my apartment in Hoboken.

How can anyone live in fear of death? We all do things within reason to avoid getting seriously injured or killed, but we balance prudence with freedom and convenience. The nature of terrorism is such that the only way to be "completely" safe is to move to the middle of nowhere or hide in a bunker. If you're not going to do that, don't bother worrying because it's not going to make you any less likely to die from a terrorist attack.

They made bombs using complex chemicals. they didn't make a goddamn bomb out of Lemon-Lime Gatorade. They tried to stick it in a inconspicuous bottle. You shouldn't be any more alarmed. These are the same bombs they've been making for years, now they just put them in a different container.

No I don't think anything will happen for the fifth anniversary of 9/11, other than people bitching about 9/11 docudramas.

Honestly, I think this terrorism shit is blown a bit out of proportion. Normally I don't give into conspiracy theories, but something just seems awfully fishy about this whole buisness.

Same here. My new coworker is really into conspiracy theories and listens to the Alex Jones radio show every day for three hours. It's hard to sit there and not have some of the stuff they conjecture start to affect you. The Northwoods documents, the thermite (used in millitary demolitions) that BYU professor found at ground zero (and the fact BYU immediately put him on paid leave afterwards), Haliburton, the fishy shit surrounding the Pentagon attack-- I don't know enough to pick a side but the fact that the conspiracy theory has such impressive evidentiary support is scary. The motive's there, the means, the precedents... damn.

Anyway, if there's going to be a terrorist attack tomorrow - government directed or not - you can bet they'll make a movie about it in a few years.

Anyone with conspiracy ideas about 9/11 should check out this site:
http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/di...mfuaK0.2676355

I can't predict the future. So, I can't say for certain there won't be any attacks tomorrow. However, I feel it's best not to worry, especially considering such an attack won't mean my death.

I don't believe any of those. However I do believe that government had previous knowledge of the attacks. Something of this scale simply can't go undetected. It's been said that the intelligence agencies simply failed to communicate, I somehow believe that it was simply ignored so as to allow an excuse for Bush to invade Iraq.

The Bush Administration has always wanted to get at Iraq, and I don't think that the true reason is just oil, probably something else as well. In any event, we probably won't ever know the true answer. And I hope that I'm wrong with the attacks being allowed.

It's not like a plot to detonate a nuclear device or invade a foreign nation, it was a bunch of Durkistanis hijacking planes and flying them into buildings. Something that requires minimal contact in order to plan and orchestrate. If the conspirators don't need to maintain contacts outside of their small cadres it's not a plot on any sort of "large scale." What was large scale, however, was the effects of their plot, and intent isn't something that the CIA can just pick up on with the radio dishes they use to enter your mind and implant commercials for Camble's Soup.

All of this conspiracy shit is fucking ridiculous, and is being perpetrated by people of intelligence who prefer to defame something they detest (the US government) with statements that they know aren't true.

The people that believe this tripe don't understand that if the 9/11 attacks were a part of a government conspiracy, that Al-Qaeda and the Taliban would have to be co-conspirators, or government constructs. Constructs that exist in order to facilitate American control over regions that, by the fact of their already being there would have already made them puppet governments.

The Twin Towers didn't fall because of thermite blowing out support structures, but because they weren't designed to stand up to the heat of slow-burning jet fuel. Ever heard of a missile carrying an incindeiary device?

hmmm, since its already passed, i didn't and still don't think they will attack on 9/11. Its kinda of a high alert time, well for my family anyway. i think they'll choose a different day completely, like valintines day or something. but if i'm scared, no. i never really was scared, a little freaked but never scared. I've lived a good life, and I'm happy, so if i die, I just hope its quick.

Random spontaneous combustion. If I had a choice on how to go, that would be it.

I understand that terrorism is something that we all must deal and live with. I do not understand why people live in fear of being blown up etc. Live your lives to the fullest, do what you think needs doing, and come what may, you can die a dignified and contributing person.

Ok, dude. That's nice and everything, but don't bump threads with points that have already been made, or implied. Especially threads like this one that've been dead for so long.

I understand the Palace doesn't get as much traffic as it used to, and that this thread may have appeared to be newer than it is, so be sure to pay attention to the dates.