Do you think that we are safe/aware as a Country?

PVT Robert Gresham — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:05:00 -0500

Is our Military getting the proper Intel to ensure the safety of our people, both Military and Civilian, by containing ISIS ? The following link is an interview with Sen. Richard Burr, Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence, with his views. What are yours?

http://video.foxnews.com/v/ [login to see] 001/safe-at-home-sen-richard-burr-talks-terror-threat/?intcmp=hpvid1

Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 30 at 2015 6:25 AM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:25:08 -0500

I think we are as safe aware as the media says we are. The military is likely as aware as congress and the POTUS wants them to be. Military intel probably knows as much as anyone but cannot act on anything unilaterally. I guess we'll wait and see...

Response by BG David Fleming III made Nov 30 at 2015 6:31 AM

BG David Fleming III — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:31:07 -0500

It depends on the size of the world you function in. I travel ample amounts in my world, someday I feel safe and others not so safe. In my house I feel very safe. Any bad guy entering my house should feel not so safe, given the welcome they most likely would receive!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 30 at 2015 7:42 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 07:42:56 -0500

In the word no. Sadly, most people have their heads in the sand. They have no awareness of the world as a global entity. Vigilance is necessary for self protection and to protect our nation.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 7:45 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 07:45:15 -0500

It's difficult to answer the question you've asked. Are we aware? The country is as aware as the powers of influence wants it to be.

Response by Alan K. made Nov 30 at 2015 8:00 AM

Alan K. — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:28 -0500

This is 2 questions actually. As a Country are we safe? Relatively safe I believe and will stay that way if there are no attempts to strip our second amendment (as we all know they are working feverishly to do just that). However the aware part as a Country is not happening" They don't call them "Sheeple" for nothing! I knew as much before the Fox story as I did after and I'm only the Carpenter, he's the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intel....Houston, we have an Intel problem!

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Nov 30 at 2015 8:27 AM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:27:01 -0500

Safe? No. ["There is no security." - Carlos the Jackal]
Aware? A few of us are, some of us vaguely, but most of us are clueless.

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Nov 30 at 2015 9:23 AM

SSG Michael Scott — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:23:28 -0500

When it is all said and done, use the survival skills you have learned. Protect your loved ones, and look out for yourself, stay alert and stay alive.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 12:54 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:54:08 -0500

PVT Robert Gresham, I feel the same way as Sen Richard Burr. ISIS is alive and well. If our POTUS thinks we are safer here at home than other countries, he's smoking those left handed cigarettes. About all the civilians can do is stay vigilant. Watch your surroundings, the people, what they carry, how they look, etc. I don't mean to follow anyone. Just be alert. ISIS are sneaky bastards. They have the time to wait until we become less vigilant, as we did after 9/11. Yesterday at church a new person came in and sat down for the sermon. He was dressed in all black, had hair down to his shoulders, had black combat boots on, had a black head cover, and was wearing black gloves. I don't know what his trip was but, he turned out to be a visitor who joined the church. I was sitting with my wife and I looked over and saw him. I immediately got up and went to an empty seat across from him. He looked like what I would call suspicious. I wasn't sure what I would do if something happened, but I would do something to kill the bastard. I always have a knife. I asked my wife if she saw him. She said saw who. We've got to be more alert than we've ever been. ISIS isn't playing games.

Response by SSG Keith Cashion made Nov 30 at 2015 2:12 PM

SSG Keith Cashion — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:12:21 -0500

I personally think that most people in the US have no clue what is going on around them just in their daily lives much less that as a country. Do this next time you are at Costco, Sams, Walmart or even Starbucks. Walk into one of these or anywhere, drop your keys, cough loud or even sneeze, and see how many actually look you way. Not very many. I do this with my wife all of the time, since Colorado is an Open/Concealed Carry state, I see if she notices people who open carry. This is a big Out-Doorsey State, and some of the folks even like to carry large knives (Pig Stickers as I call them) as well. We walked past a gentleman on his right side and his wife and child that were leaving Costco as we were entering. I asked my what she noticed? Her answer, Notice What? Asked her to turn and look at the family, she did. And asked, What am I looking for? How about the fact that the gentleman was open carrying a Glock and pig sticker. Here answer, Oh, I thought you were talking about the little girl. She is aware.

I tried something this weekend just to see how many would notice. I usually conceal carry, but because the weather was nice, I open carried, and it amazes me how many people do not even notice. Is everyone like this, no, but look at the recent incident that happened here over the Thanksgiving weekend. How does a guy walk into a clinic or anywhere carrying a shotgun and no one notices until he has already gotten off a couple of shots?

I believe that personal safety as a citizen, should be one of those things that people should really think about first. I mean you remember to wear your seatbelt, get your car tuned up, and stuff like that, but do you really know what is going on around you?

The world is becoming a scarier place, but you shouldn't have to live in fear or be afraid to leave your home. OPEN YOUR EYES.

Half nickel of the day.

Response by SPC Mark Beard made Nov 30 at 2015 6:31 PM

SPC Mark Beard — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:31:04 -0500

nope

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Dec 1 at 2015 11:09 PM

TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 23:09:00 -0500

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In the first majority-Muslim U.S. city, residents tense about its future

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Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 2 at 2015 2:08 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:08:49 -0500

If terrorists want to hit us they will. That is the trend.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 2 at 2015 6:07 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:07:55 -0500

Always a Balancing Act. To Gain Safety/Security you have to relinquish Freedom. How much Freedom do you want, How much Safety/Security do you want. I want some but not sure I would want a Police State Guraranteeing my Safety and Security. I hope that Todays Spooks are as Good as I was and Pray that they are even better.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 3:19 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:19:14 -0500

Nope!

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Dec 3 at 2015 4:02 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 04:02:43 -0500

No. In my neck of the wheat fields, occasionally you can find somewhere who has a clue but you are far more likely to find the majority knowledgeable about wealthy housewives in various parts of the country and how the book series " Shades of Gray" ended. Hunting is a very popular sport and and you will hear committed speeches regarding the right to bear arms (and they do) but without "Breaking News" few would know much about what goes on globally.