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House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Faced

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House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Faced In This Country’

WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee warns that America is dealing with “the highest threat level we have ever faced in this country.” Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the threat is coming from the radicalization of young people and foreign fighters heading to Iraq and Syria to join terror groups.

“They’re very good at communicating through separate avenues where it’s very difficult to track,” Nunes said. “That’s why when you get a young person who is willing to get into these chat rooms, go on the Internet and get radicalized, it’s something we are not only unprepared [for], we are also not used to it in this country.”



Nunes: US Is At ‘Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Faced’ « CBS DC
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

This is the fruit of nearly 7 years of "smart" diplomacy.

A weak president has allowed terror to flourish and in fact ceded a nation to the most violent terrorists in modern history. In Afghanistan he is doing the same, as AQ surrounds cities and Iran pours in more, licking their chops for the last Americans to leave-Obama has let them know its theirs.

China and Russia are emboldened. And "JV" isis continues to grow, striking already in the US, and now subjecting Americans to the greatest threat level we have ever faced from terrorists.

This is what hope and change looks like folks.
 
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Hmm lots of talk about union jack flags on the forum today, but none about this. I wonder why that is.
 
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Most of the radical ISIS extremists in the US are home grown Americans. Losers in life, looking to identify with something to give them a legacy. ISIS is targeting the US because we have plenty of kooks and easy access to weapons. Why should we care if they are leaving to go over there...just don't let them come back and they can enjoy their new homes and leadership. Let them go..if they want to live among savages, at least they are not here. We need to focus on what is happening here...and this is just a warning to make people diligent in their awareness. It will take the Muslim community to step up and help the US fight terrorism...diligence is needed from everyone. Our response to the ME is about the only thing I agree with as far as the POTUS. Those countries are a waste of time and will destroy themselves eventually. The reason that they have not already..is the world keeps throwing them a lifeline.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Hmm lots of talk about union jack flags on the forum today, but none about this. I wonder why that is.

I haven't seen one single discussion about the British flag in these forums.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Faced In This Country

Pearl Harbor so pales in comparison

such a stupid thread thread topic
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Most of the radical ISIS extremists in the US are home grown Americans. Losers in life, looking to identify with something to give them a legacy. ISIS is targeting the US because we have plenty of kooks and easy access to weapons. Why should we care if they are leaving to go over there...just don't let them come back and they can enjoy their new homes and leadership. Let them go..if they want to live among savages, at least they are not here. We need to focus on what is happening here...and this is just a warning to make people diligent in their awareness. It will take the Muslim community to step up and help the US fight terrorism...diligence is needed from everyone. Our response to the ME is about the only thing I agree with as far as the POTUS. Those countries are a waste of time and will destroy themselves eventually. The reason that they have not already..is the world keeps throwing them a lifeline.

They aren't content "over there", they are at war with the US, and our President is bombing them. He isn't even President enough to not fight them-just a lukewarm symbolic attack that assures that ISIS not only remains but continues to fight. Today I read they are minting their own coins and have released more very highly produced execution films. They are attacking us because they are our enemy. If "what happens over there stays over there" was the nature of terrorism it would perhaps be a different situation, its not.
 
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I haven't seen one single discussion about the British flag in these forums.

Meh, confederate flag. Something that has exactly nothing to do with our terror threat level.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Pearl Harbor so pales in comparison

such a stupid thread thread topic

Maybe you can explain this to me. When did the left decide to stop caring about the war on terror?

Perhaps around the time they lost the peace in Iraq?

Pearl harbor, awful as it was-was an attack on a military installation (yes, civilians were killed), by a waring nation.

On a tangential note, despite your beliefs do you understand why the left is seen as soft on terror?
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Maybe you can explain this to me. When did the left decide to stop caring about the war on terror?

Perhaps around the time they lost the peace in Iraq?

Pearl harbor, awful as it was-was an attack on a military installation (yes, civilians were killed), by a waring nation.

On a tangential note, despite your beliefs do you understand why the left is seen as soft on terror?

You're missing the point, which is that when US history contains events such as Pearl Harbor, half of the country choosing to secede and the civil war that resulted from it, and the revolutionary war which would resulted in the creation of our country, it is clearly incorrect to claim that we are at our highest threat level in history.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Hmm lots of talk about union jack flags on the forum today, but none about this. I wonder why that is.

Because it is the exact same stuff we have been hearing since 9-11. Gotta keep that fear primed.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

This is the fruit of nearly 7 years of "smart" diplomacy.

Come no, US Conservative. Surely you're not suggesting that anti-American sentiments from radical Muslims only started the day President Obama was sworn into office?

A weak president has allowed terror to flourish and in fact ceded a nation to the most violent terrorists in modern history. In Afghanistan he is doing the same, as AQ surrounds cities and Iran pours in more, licking their chops for the last Americans to leave-Obama has let them know its theirs.

So, your solution seems to be on par with Senators McCain and Graham...to leave a "permanent" residual force behind in both countries. Why do people still believe that only the American military has the know-how to police the other countries as if they are incapable of ever looking after their own national security. By your condemnation of post-9/11 war actions, are you suggesting that we have demilitarized zones in every country where we declare a war over like in Vietnam?

China and Russia are emboldened. And "JV" ISIS continues to grow, striking already in the US, and now subjecting Americans to the greatest threat level we have ever faced from terrorists.

This is what hope and change looks like folks.
:doh

"Hope and Change" had nothing to do with foreign policy matters.

As to China and Russia becoming more emboldened, both countries just happen to be "smelling themselves" these days as their economies get stronger. In Russia's case, they see smaller nations as places they can exploit. I don't see this as weakness on our President's part. It's not like he can just make China or Russia to stop their aggressive or provocative actions. But just because he can't force their hands doesn't mean he's done nothing to make them think twice about what they're doing.
 
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Because it is the exact same stuff we have been hearing since 9-11. Gotta keep that fear primed.

Not about fear but vigilance. You may not like it but we are fighting a war, I'd hope it does not take another mass murder for you to appreciate that fact.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Come no, US Conservative. Surely you're not suggesting that anti-American sentiments from radical Muslims only started the day President Obama was sworn into office?



So, your solution seems to be on par with Senators McCain and Graham...to leave a "permanent" residual force behind in both countries. Why do people still believe that only the American military has the know-how to police the other countries as if they are incapable of ever looking after their own national security. By your condemnation of post-9/11 war actions, are you suggesting that we have demilitarized zones in every country where we declare a war over like in Vietnam?

:doh

"Hope and Change" had nothing to do with foreign policy matters.

As to China and Russia becoming more emboldened, both countries just happen to be "smelling themselves" these days as their economies get stronger. In Russia's case, they see smaller nations as places they can exploit. I don't see this as weakness on our President's part. It's not like he can just make China or Russia to stop their aggressive or provocative actions. But just because he can't force their hands doesn't mean he's done nothing to make them think twice about what they're doing.

My assertion is that under Obama's foreign policy (whatever that is, let alone a doctrine) terrorism has flourished, and the most radical terror group in modern history now has a defacto state. To say it terror is unique to the chump in chiefs swearing in is a straw man.

When you fight a war, you don't fight it to lose. Obama opposed the surge (which worked) and then ceded Iraq to terrorists, dismissing the threat as it happened in front of the world, leaving us where they are.

Wars are not won by telling your enemy when you are leaving-you fight them until they are won. A residual force to maintain peace, as we have in Germany or Japan is appropriate historically, and militarily. Wars are won by committing to winning them-not by losing them for politics or committing to the only response that will fail-airstrikes. Men must hold the territory. Airstrikes only keep the enemy unified against you. Its a policy of failure.

As you read this, the taliban and AQ are pouring into Afghanistan to do the same thing. Supported by Iran as a proxy to prevent eastward movement of ISIS. So the policy of failure is repeated.

As for Russia and China, the history of geopolitical politics suggests otherwise. This is why history is so important to study.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Meh, confederate flag. Something that has exactly nothing to do with our terror threat level.

I believe "Stars and bars" is the correct nickname.

What terror threat? I know that the FBI is working overtime to quell any possible plans from home grown IS sympathizer terrorist before Independence Day.
They've found what? Two guys that have posted crap on facebook. I don't feel threatened.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

I believe "Stars and bars" is the correct nickname.

What terror threat? I know that the FBI is working overtime to quell any possible plans from home grown IS sympathizer terrorist before Independence Day.
They've found what? Two guys that have posted crap on facebook. I don't feel threatened.

So the committee chair, who has much more info than you probably ever will, says we are at the highest threat level ever, but based on how you feel, its no big deal.

Brilliant
 
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Obama's too busy dreaming up new ways to politicize a mass murder to be concerned with ISIS right now.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Hot damn, we're probably finally ready now for martial law! :shock:
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

So the committee chair, who has much more info than you probably ever will, says we are at the highest threat level ever, but based on how you feel, its no big deal.

Brilliant

Is that level yellow?



How fitting.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Michelle Bachmann was on that committee and she said there was a secret Muslim infiltration at the highest levels of government.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Lefty response to terror thread: Ignore it.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

I'll put big money on the fact the Chair has some lobbyist telling him to say this do more money will be funneled to the Defense Dept or NSA.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Lefty response to terror thread: Ignore it.

Do you take the word of every liberal democrat in office at face value?
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

I'll put big money on the fact the Chair has some lobbyist telling him to say this do more money will be funneled to the Defense Dept or NSA.

Yeah, ISIS is part of the conspiracy no doubt.
 
Re: House Intel Committee Chair: US Is At ‘The Highest Threat Level We Have Ever Face

Yeah, ISIS is part of the conspiracy no doubt.

You think ISIS benefits from increased US defense spending? Why do you say that?
 
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