Will ISIS attack America next?

[57classic]

We’ve dealt with the enemy who wants to die for a cause before – WWII, Germany, and Japan come to mind. And we’ve certainly encountered guerrilla warfare (unfortunately, not always successfully). That’s not to say that ISIS doesn’t present unique challenges. But perhaps they’re not as unique as one might initially think.

There is a big difference between being willing to die for a cause and believing their death achieved in the furtherance of their cause will get them to heaven.

 

[gracepoole]

There is a big difference between being willing to die for a cause and believing their death achieved in the furtherance of their cause will get them to heaven.

Is there? Practically speaking? A suicide bomber’s effects are the same no matter what the motivation.

 

[oldcatholicguy]

I don’t want to misspeak what I think I once read but even World War II ended up turning on the killing of civilians, Dresden, Hiroshima and so on.

They even say, the bombing of civilians in World War II was caused accidentally when a German pilot got his coordinates mixed up and bombed London.

Unfortunately, war may be a very ruthless enterprise to be so concerned with collateral damage iow killing civilians.

I am concerned but this the dilemma, people can say we haven’t won overall, wars or most wars since World War II and since then, civilians have not been targetted, I don’t want to exagerrate this however, obviously, WWII had a lot of military battles, but it’s just something I read once.

What you are referring to is the concept of Total War which wasn’t undertaken by accident.

You are correct, however, about the initial bombing of English civilians by the Germans. That first bombing was due to pilot error.

 

[Path_Finder]

There is a big difference between being willing to die for a cause and believing their death achieved in the furtherance of their cause will get them to heaven.

I do think the motivation for Imperial Japan though may have been that cause, didn’t they see the Emperor as being a bit of a God or something? One would really have to research that.

 

[7_Sorrows]

I am concerned with the holidays approaching. ISIS has already carried out 2 big attacks - the downing of the Russian airliner and now the Paris attacks.
They have proved themselves not to be a JV team.
I pray nothing happens here, but we are as involved over in Syria as France and Russia.
Personally, I thought Putin would have acted by now after the passenger plane was brought down.

 

[eazyduzit]

What worries me is that our southern borders are not well secured which makes it easy to bring in a dirty bomb.

 

[graciew]

Some of the reaction from these attacks from some folks on-line is really starting to bother me. The whole point to terrorism is to get people to be afraid, so the best thing anyone can do is be smart and live out their lives.

Some have basically pointed out that its very hard to stop the lone gunman from doing some kind of damage who is willing to die for his/her cause.

Fair enough, but even if people stayed at home shivering under their beds it still wouldn’t promise 100% safety.

What folks don’t seem to understand is that ISIS basically is operating like a country. They have revenue, they have a media arm and they have an army. It’s this infrastructure and organization that backs up their ideology and gives people the confidence to launch an attack like that, and thus, makes it more likely.

If ISIS lost its footing in Syria and Iraq, their influence would wane considerably. It would be much harder for them to coordinate and plan attacks and it would destroy a lot of momentum for radicals.

I agree with you in general.terms.
This kind of terrorism works as mirage multiplying effect. Since one does not know what to expect ,then they start being everywhere.
Masks . Dehumanize.They can be anyone .
In line with you , those who can work out strategies should. And we have to entrust ourselves to Mary ,be cautious and lead normal lives as best as we can.
And I mean it from my heart. Don t be scared is easy to say and it does take prayer and effort to overcome.

 

[gracepoole]

Since one does not know what to expect ,then they start being everywhere. Masks . They can be anyone .

I’m as freaked at the thought of a US attack as any other American, but… How many times in our collective past have these thoughts been dominant? You don’t have to read Arthur Miller to see that this is a common pattern and one that can have very dangerous consequences. Fear can be very…frightening.

 

[Nigel7]

Does anyone feel that World War 3 is in the midst?

Pope Francis warns of 'piecemeal World War III’

A “piecemeal” World War III may have already begun with the current spate of crimes, massacres and destruction, Pope Francis has warned.

“Even today, after the second failure of another world war, perhaps one can speak of a third war, one fought piecemeal, with crimes, massacres, destruction,” he said.

bbc. com/news/world-europe-29190890

 

[graciew]

I’m as freaked at the thought of a US attack as any other American, but… How many times in our collective past have these thoughts been dominant? You don’t have to read Arthur Miller to see that this is a common pattern and one that can have very dangerous consequences. Fear can be very…frightening.

My dear namesake ,I understand…
I ’ ve been terrified. Masks also bring back memories.
Trust,commend ourselves to Mary. With our hearts.
You do not deserve to live in fear ,none of us do. And it is disabling ,it blocks us.
Yes ,fear is frightening !

 

[Mary_Estelle]

I believe they already have or at least gathering information and determining our weaknesses. Remember that the power grid in Ca. has gone down twice without real adequate explanation. If they could destroy the power grid in North America they would do significant damage. So…everyone should pray very hard and sincerely. Peace.

 

[AFerri48]

I am concerned with the holidays approaching. ISIS has already carried out 2 big attacks - the downing of the Russian airliner and now the Paris attacks.
They have proved themselves not to be a JV team.
I pray nothing happens here, but we are as involved over in Syria as France and Russia.
Personally, I thought Putin would have acted by now after the passenger plane was brought down.

I firmly expect Russia to take action against them before the USA does. What is Obama even doing about this?

 

[7_Sorrows]

I firmly expect Russia to take action against them before the USA does. What is Obama even doing about this?

nothing that I know of.

 

[Darryl1958]

Some of the reaction from these attacks from some folks on-line is really starting to bother me. The whole point to terrorism is to get people to be afraid, so the best thing anyone can do is be smart and live out their lives.

Some have basically pointed out that its very hard to stop the lone gunman from doing some kind of damage who is willing to die for his/her cause.

Fair enough, but even if people stayed at home shivering under their beds it still wouldn’t promise 100% safety.

What folks don’t seem to understand is that ISIS basically is operating like a country. They have revenue, they have a media arm and they have an army. It’s this infrastructure and organization that backs up their ideology and gives people the confidence to launch an attack like that, and thus, makes it more likely.

If ISIS lost its footing in Syria and Iraq, their influence would wane considerably. It would be much harder for them to coordinate and plan attacks and it would destroy a lot of momentum for radicals.

What I have never understood is how ISIS is being left with an infrastructure capable of generating oil and money for them.
Why is not the oil infrastructure the primary targets of air strikes?

 

[Marvin_parv]

Does anyone feel that World War 3 is in the midst?

HELLO AFerri, I`v known for many years now that we are well into this war of religious attrition, confusing too many, childish to many others, unfortunately !

_______________________________________ : )

 

[Beautiful]

Will ISIS attack America next?

Next?

Are you kidding me?

Muslim extremists strike at the hearts and minds of every American with each and every incident of terror or threat of terror around the globe.

That is terrorism my Catholic friends and has been happening and is happening. There is no next. It is now.

The better question would be…How can America realistically fight terror on our own turf? This question must be answered and will be answered soon.

 

[7_Sorrows]

Will ISIS attack America next?

Next?

Are you kidding me?

Muslim extremist strike at the hearts and minds of every American with each and every incident of terror or threat of terror around the globe.

That is terrorism my Catholic friends and has been happening and is happening. There is no next. It is now.

The better question would be…How can America realistically fight terror on our own turf?

of course terrorism strikes our hearts and minds here when we see images on our television sets. questioning whether an attack could happen again on American soil is not silly. we should all be concerned. it is a real possibility.

 

[Beautiful]

of course terrorism strikes our hearts and minds here when we see images on our television sets. questioning whether an attack could happen again on American soil is not silly. we should all be concerned. it is a real possibility.

Why does there need to be a ‘next’ time like 9/11?

We have already been warned to set aside our liberal and democratic ways.

“Your liberal and democratic principles are worth nothing here. You must consider again our reality in the Middle East, because you are welcoming in your countries an ever growing number of Muslims. Also you are in danger. You must take strong and courageous decisions, even at the cost of contradicting your principles.”

“You think all men are equal, but that is not true: Islam does not say that all men are equal. Your values are not their values.”

“If you do not understand this soon enough, you will become the victims of the enemy you have welcomed in your home.”

The evidence is abundantly clear here and around the globe. One simple change needs to be made. It is a simple change in policy.

 

[7_Sorrows]

Why does there need to be a ‘next’ time like 9/11?

We have already been warned to set aside our liberal and democratic ways.

The evidence is abundantly clear here and around the globe. One simple change needs to be made. It is a simple change in policy.

I agree with this Iraqi Bishop. He is wise and we should listen. Unfortunately, there is too much political correctness in our country or people would rather bury their heads in the sand.
We have not recovered from the attacks of 9/11 completely I don’t think. Our world leaders seem lost and confused about how to face terrorism. It has been around for so long and it is getting worse, not better.

 

[Julianna]

Why does there need to be a ‘next’ time like 9/11?

We have already been warned to set aside our liberal and democratic ways.

You got that right. Pay attention to what is going on around you. Contact your elected representatives and let them know …now is the time to close the borders. Sorry it had to be this way…but the US needs to clean up its back yard and protect it.

The evidence is abundantly clear here and around the globe. One simple change needs to be made. It is a simple change in policy.

This.