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Let's say that within a few months, the terrorist has struck again. This time they hijack a few tankers and blow them up in very busy cities in the busiest part of said city. What do you think would happen to our domestic and foreign policy? Who do you think would be blamed, abroad and at home? Do you think things will get worse or better? Finally, if this new attack bring on Martial Law, would you stay and fight it or get the hell out?

Let's say that within a few months, the terrorist has struck again.

Which terrorist? Michael Stone?

Depends on who the terrorists were and why they were blowing stuff up.

Depends on who the terrorists were and why they were blowing stuff up.

Al-Queida and does it really matter? They hate us no matter what we do.

Martial law would be declared and we'd nuke every country in the Middle East without the military capability to retaliate.

Al-Queida and does it really matter? They hate us no matter what we do.

So your hypothetical situation is that Al-Qaeda blow up a bunch of fuel tankers for some reason. How are we supposed to extrapolate anything from that?

Individual rights would be stripped back, martial law would be declared in the areas where the attacks happened and maybe some other major cities. Muslim's would have their rights repressed, possibly having to wear a symbol identifying themselves, entering their information into a Gov't database, worst scenario being detained into the prison camps we saw with the Japanese during WWII or deportation. Republicans would get a landslide victory next election with a "We Told You So!" platform. The Patriot act would be extended and probably expanded as well.

Yeah, much, much worse.

Martial law would be declared and america goes invade another country

So your hypothetical situation is that Al-Qaeda blow up a bunch of fuel tankers for some reason. How are we supposed to extrapolate anything from that?

They still operate from the original reason for every terrorist attack they do, we violated their holy land by having our troops in Saudi Arabia and that we're corrupted. Comon you've seen the same tapes I have.

Individual rights would be stripped back, martial law would be declared in the areas where the attacks happened and maybe some other major cities. Muslim's would have their rights repressed, possibly having to wear a symbol identifying themselves, entering their information into a Gov't database, worst scenario being detained into the prison camps we saw with the Japanese during WWII or deportation. Republicans would get a landslide victory next election with a "We Told You So!" platform. The Patriot act would be extended and probably expanded as well.

Yeah, much, much worse.

And expect that to create several domestic "terrorist/freedom fighter" groups within the US.

I don't really know if I would take the first boat to Europe, or I would remain behind and see if I could do something.

We blame Iran and Syria, reinstate the draft, engage in a policing action with said states and take the express handbasket to hell.

And expect that to create several domestic "terrorist/freedom fighter" groups within the US.

Or make them stronger or nothing would come of it.

Or make them stronger or nothing would come of it.

Imagine...You're a high-power official who had just came back from a "roundup" session. Out of nowhere there are white suburban teenagers in camo wielding AKs yelling "WOLVERINES!"

Last thing to go through your mind: HOLY SHIT! That movie "Red Dawn" was right!!!!!11!!

*shrugs*

Which terrorist? Michael Stone?

:D

I really want to know who "the terrorist" is, though. Perhaps the OP is unaware of the existence of thousands of terrorist organisations around the world? Or perhaps he believes that all terrorists are one and the same person? Or, more likely, perhaps he believes that all terrorists can be grouped into one category, completely ignoring the varying motives for, and validities of, their actions.

On a lighter note, I think the US, collectively, really needs to get over this terrorist nonsense....it's been what...5 years? And pretty much nothing has happened. Many countries deal with worst 'terrorism' regularly yet don't go around shitting themselves over it.

Imagine...You're a high-power official who had just came back from a "roundup" session. Out of nowhere there are white suburban teenagers in camo wielding AKs yelling "WOLVERINES!"

Last thing to go through your mind: HOLY SHIT! That movie "Red Dawn" was right!!!!!11!!

*shrugs*

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The following statements will almost certainly annoy radicals, thereby igniting flame wars!!! These wars are inevitable but, I can assure you, they were not brought about by ill intent! I was asked what I thought and I simply stated my thoughts/opinions...that is all!!! Thy warning has been issued!!!

Let's say that within a few months, the terrorist has struck again. This time they hijack a few tankers and blow them up in very busy cities in the busiest part of said city. What do you think would happen to our domestic and foreign policy?

Life in America would be even more burdensome and inconvenient! Longer lines at airport security checkpoints, more evasive/invasive cameras, wire taps, & Patriot Acts, etc...!

Who do you think would be blamed, abroad and at home? Do you think things will get worse or better? Finally, if this new attack bring on Martial Law, would you stay and fight it or get the hell out?

The attack will come from abroad; I don't foresee any Tim McVeigh's in the near future! Things will only get worse, not only for the US, but for the rest of the world as well! Martial Law will be declared because we love to fight and kill! Martial Law gives us the ability/right to do just that, without repercussion...The American Dream! There will be no safe haven (well, maybe Australia) so 'getting the hell out' will be pointless but, I'll be fucked if I'm going to fight for a country! My family...absolutely!! This, or any government...NO WAY!!!

Individual rights would be stripped back, martial law would be declared in the areas where the attacks happened and maybe some other major cities. Muslim's would have their rights repressed, possibly having to wear a symbol identifying themselves, entering their information into a Gov't database, worst scenario being detained into the prison camps we saw with the Japanese during WWII or deportation. Republicans would get a landslide victory next election with a "We Told You So!" platform. The Patriot act would be extended and probably expanded as well.

Yeah, much, much worse.

I must agree with Pyotr, especially when it comes to the landslide Republican victory. The American people are too short-sighted to realize that the Dems would have barely been in office around the projected time of these attacks, most assuredly not long enough to enact ANY sweeping changes that might make an attack of this manner easier to accomplish by terrorists.

Were this to come about, methinks my family would emigrate to Canada henceforth. We'd consider Europe, but that would be too expensive to try to move to at this time.

Let's say that within a few months, the terrorist has struck again. This time they hijack a few tankers and blow them up in very busy cities in the busiest part of said city. What do you think would happen to our domestic and foreign policy? Who do you think would be blamed, abroad and at home? Do you think things will get worse or better? Finally, if this new attack bring on Martial Law, would you stay and fight it or get the hell out?

Well, for one thing, I think things with Iran would get even worse.

I think we might get martial law and, in that case, I shall run the hell away. Normally, I'd wait until I'm 18, but having martial law screws me over big time.

Let's say that within a few months, the terrorist has struck again. This time they hijack a few tankers and blow them up in very busy cities in the busiest part of said city. What do you think would happen to our domestic and foreign policy? Who do you think would be blamed, abroad and at home? Do you think things will get worse or better? Finally, if this new attack bring on Martial Law, would you stay and fight it or get the hell out?

within a few months?

the usual crackdown... but if it's learned after the investigation that the terrorists were Islamic Radicals...

I would not be surprised that Isolation Camps are set up and Everyone who professes to being a Muslim or follower of Islam will be isolated.

Homeland security would be given powers that would scare the shit and piss outta you... and the people will support them.

The borders will be closed, anyone sneaking in or out illegally will probably be either shot or arrested and put into a seperate holding facility.

The Dems would have to tread carefully since their whole platform was about the fear fuelled by the Reps. I can see another Republican gaining the White house and all other seats that were not up for grabs being given to the Reps.


now if this attack happened in a year from now... then it would be worse.

if the attack happened a year or two after a Democrat becomes President...

then may God/Allah have mercy on our (American as well as Islamic/Muslim) souls.

Well, I reckon we'd probably learn we had always been allies with eastasia and always at war with eurasia. But that's just a guess.

I doubt martial law would be declared overall. If a WMD went off in a city and killed tens of thousands or more, martial law might be declared for that particular city and only to get things under control but I doubt the US, as a whole, would descend into that level. I do think there would be major chaos and the economy would take a serious beating. Naturally, domestic policies would harshen.

I doubt martial law would be declared overall. If a WMD went off in a city and killed tens of thousands or more, martial law might be declared for that particular city and only to get things under control but I doubt the US, as a whole, would descend into that level. I do think there would be major chaos and the economy would take a serious beating. Naturally, domestic policies would harshen.

I'm actually talking about several major cities within the US.

I doubt martial law would be declared overall. If a WMD went off in a city and killed tens of thousands or more, martial law might be declared for that particular city and only to get things under control but I doubt the US, as a whole, would descend into that level. I do think there would be major chaos and the economy would take a serious beating. Naturally, domestic policies would harshen.

Oh, if a WMD went off instead of those tankers...


Martial Law would be a start, and you can bet the Dems would be supporing that and other measures as well.

Imagine...You're a high-power official who had just came back from a "roundup" session. Out of nowhere there are white suburban teenagers in camo wielding AKs yelling "WOLVERINES!"

Last thing to go through your mind: HOLY SHIT! That movie "Red Dawn" was right!!!!!11!!

*shrugs*

That's me! *goes to the range with my AR-15* :sniper:

then may God/Allah have mercy on our (American as well as Islamic/Muslim) souls.

American and Muslim are not mutually exclusive.

American and Muslim are not mutually exclusive.

True, but do you honestly think that would matter?

True, but do you honestly think that would matter?

The way you worded it implied to me that an "American" can't be "Muslim" and vice verse. I know you probably didn't mean it like that, but that's what it looks like.

Out of nowhere there are white suburban teenagers in camo wielding AKs yelling "WOLVERINES!"

I'm neither suburban (I live in a micropolitan area) nor a teenager, but I do have an AK and I am a Wolverine (a Michigander).

The way you worded it implied to me that an "American" can't be "Muslim" and vice verse. I know you probably didn't mean it like that, but that's what it looks like.I didn't want to say American since the Muslim world will feel it also, and I didn't want to say American Muslim since we're in Iraq and those people feel it now, and I definatly won't say Muslim since Americans would feel it also.

so I said both to include all who would feel it. Granted England and other American Allies would feel it, but they won't get the brunt of it.

Depends on who the terrorists were and why they were blowing stuff up.The terrorists would be from the Middle East and the reason would be US policies there in the last 50 years and especially the last 5 years.

The terrorists would be from the Middle East and the reason would be US policies there in the last 50 years and especially the last 5 years.

Imagine if it had been a disgruntled church going white man from America. Or maybe *gasp* Fred Phelps.

That would be something to see.

Longer lines

:eek: that was the scariest part of 1984 for me big cues!

and I predict lots of Americans running around lynching Muslims and such followed by invading some random country to make the people feel better…

…On the plus side this time round America will be alone hopefully in its little crusade

There would be no martial law, but there would be an invasion of Iran and Republicans would be re-elected.