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To: i-node who wrote (388252)	6/3/2008 6:33:13 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574490

David, > They are complex processes that require massive planning. Yeah, I agree. Nothing ever occurs in a vacuum. > I would add that the notion that 9/11 was "luck" is just as absurd -- the attack was literally planned for years (about 4-5, if memory serves). That's not luck. "Luck" implies that it's naturally difficult to carry out any act of terrorism on the homeland, which is an absurd notion. I can point to two idiots with a sniper rifle that kept DC, MD, and VA under siege until they got caught. Or some nutcase who thought sending anthrax through the mail would be funny. If you want to see "luck" in action, try the millenium bomber who was caught at the Canadian border by a sharp-eyed border agent. Tenchusatsu

To: i-node who wrote (388252)	6/3/2008 9:29:22 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574490

These events don't, however, result from good luck. They are complex processes that require massive planning Oh come on.....there is nothing complex about it. Charlton Heston went into Berlin and said tear down your wall.....and a big wave drowned the wall. Oh wait.......it was Ronald Reagan who said that and the wall fell, not drowned. In any case, the wall came down......thanks to ole Ronnie. LMAO! How do you come up with such absurdities? The Soviet Union fell because it was badly mismanaged. Reagan had nothing more or less to do with it than every other president from WW II on. You guys........when you are not paranoid, you're fantazing.