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August 22: Doomsday?
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While no extra safeguards are in place, U.S. law enforcement are not ignoring the possible significance of tomorrow's date, August 22, a date that marks an important historic event on the Islamic calendar.
Internet websites have been full of speculation that it could be a target date for terrorists in commemoration of the return of the 12th imam, a supposed day of reckoning for Shiites.
August 22 was rumored by intelligence experts to be a possible date that the London plotters would blow-up passenger planes headed towards the United States, though it is not known if the suspects were Shiite extremists.
This year, August 22 marks the holy day on the Islamic calendar that is the day of reckoning for Shiites. Some Shiite sects believe that August 22 could correspond to the end of the world. And just today, after much hype, Iran has announced that it will continue to develop its nuclear program. To followers of Iranian President Ahmadinejad, this is a well-timed affront to Israel, the United States and the world. The United Nations had given Iran until the end of the month to respond, but Ahmadinejad had made it clear to all Iranians and the world that he intended to respond on the eve of August 22.
Whether or not this announcement is the end of Ahmadinejad's plans for August 22, one expert says we will have to wait and watch.
"The only thing we can know is that the date was not chosen by accident," said Robert Spencer, Director of Jihadwatch.org and an adjunct fellow at the Free Congress Foundation, a conservative think tank. "It does seem very likely, very probable, that he has something major in mind, whether only a major announcement or a major attack, we will soon see."
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What's the big deal? Doesn't this anniversary come around every year? I can see if it is a once in a thousand year thing but every year is no biggie.
Posted by: John | Aug 21, 2006 2:16:44 PM
I'm glad I have been purchasing a lot of tuna fish.
Posted by: Matt | Aug 21, 2006 2:17:47 PM
What a shame.
Such a beautiful world, filled with so many beautiful people.
So much to learn. So much to see and do.
What a shame that there are those who want to destroy it all.
What a shame we can't all get along.
What a shame, the lack of love for fellow man.
Life is short. The afterlife is here soon enough.
What a shame that life cannot be enjoyed.
What a shame.
Posted by: the diety YOU believe in | Aug 21, 2006 2:18:03 PM
Wow, and I thought it was going to end today when my dad got home and saw what happened to his car.
I will insist that it was islamic fanatics that ransacked his hood with feet size of 11 and a half
Posted by: Mike | Aug 21, 2006 2:18:30 PM
Just like Y2K. Just, you know, religiously charged and everything.
The fact that we're fearing in the first place something like this is defeat enough.
Posted by: Steve | Aug 21, 2006 2:21:30 PM
I would not bet on ANYTHING bad happening on August 22, apart from the usual death and destruction. Carry on, world. Peace is Possible and it starts with each and every one of us.
Posted by: Linda | Aug 21, 2006 2:22:47 PM
The basement is full. Sorry.
Posted by: krid | Aug 21, 2006 2:23:10 PM
5 years ago ,,we had the Chandra Levy scandal..now the Jon Benet Ramsey case is all of sudden red-hot again...more media diversion,while the NWO does their dirty work?
Posted by: NC | Aug 21, 2006 2:23:37 PM
I've got my own personal protection in the form of a Glock! I'm not afraid of any Noe-con or Islamic terroist!
Posted by: Paul Cash | Aug 21, 2006 2:23:57 PM
I will remain cautious, but tomorrow may not be the day. However, if it is won't all the worl feel moronic for not believing and airing on the side of caution.
Drew
Posted by: Drew | Aug 21, 2006 2:24:06 PM
I wonder how brave those who mock the war on terror as "fear mongering" will be when they find themselves at the top of a burning skyscraper and have to jump?
Posted by: craig eliot | Aug 21, 2006 2:24:17 PM
What a sham.
Posted by: Reality Bites | Aug 21, 2006 2:24:51 PM
As soon as Iran has the bomb... Israel is gone and so is half of the mideast... Hold on to your hats... it's going to be a bumpy ride...
Posted by: Trickster | Aug 21, 2006 2:24:59 PM
it really is a shame, but i have a savior and all who oppose Him and His chosen will face Him one day and beg for mercy. Christ is God.
Posted by: joe | Aug 21, 2006 2:25:25 PM
OH MY GOD!...AND I'M OUT OF DUCT TAPE!
Posted by: TONY | Aug 21, 2006 2:26:35 PM
Why am I reading a blog?
Posted by: Kyle | Aug 21, 2006 2:26:43 PM
What a shame people over react to nonsense from loons. The vast majority of 6 billion human beings are living in peace. This war is tiny compared to the slaughters of WWI and WWII or the butchery of the Pol Pots of the world. Democracy is spreading like a wild fire across the globe. Yes there are problems, yes there is still great trajedy. But we have come so far. And the zeolots that currently commit Jihad, run Iran or a N. Korea days are fading fast. They cannot survive in a free world. They cannot stop freedom.
August 22nd?
It will pass like it does every year, and I doubt history will make much note of it.
Posted by: GS | Aug 21, 2006 2:27:08 PM
I love the first comment from "Stu", who probaly thinks all Republicans are neo-nazis or something of the like, would blame the so-called "neo-cons" if something happened instead of those who actually commited the act like Iran, etc.
It's that kind of sick thinking that is going to get millions of us "infidels" killed around the world because we don't worhip at the alter of Islam. Me, I prefer to blame those that actually commit the act.
Posted by: CrazyWorld | Aug 21, 2006 2:27:45 PM
Remember when the world ended and they didnt tell the stupid people, oh... never mind.
Posted by: Icarus | Aug 21, 2006 2:27:59 PM
With world events spinning out of control, people every where need to stop asking where fault lies and look to themselves for positive change needed for the survival of humanity. At the bottom of the fight is global energy resources, as I am led to believe. One answer to avert crisis is-google E85. It's moonshine that can be used to run some cars that are referred to as Flexfuel. This fuel can be made easily by each of us and may save the world. The consumer is driving this war not the leaders, and the consumer can change the outcome, that's you.
Posted by: Vince | Aug 21, 2006 2:28:19 PM
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