trippydude's Blog

Well Folks,

Not only do we have to deal with foreign acts of terrorism but local acts as well. Did you know that over 150 bomb threats are received to somewhere in America daily. Domestic terrorism in one form or another takes place in every country in the free world every 30 seconds It begs the question, How can this happen? We have the best and most expensive Homeland Security operation on going, yet it's not without flaws. Thousands of acts are planned and some carried out randomly from church burnings to threats of violence against public officials and that includes our colleges and universities ergo the recent shootings. Is there a way of preventing these, yes it starts with me & you, it's called Operation: WatchTower of Freedom. This operation involves us the American citizen getting involved, working with local Police, Federal & State, by just doing one simple thing being alert, we have a term that comes from being on the battlefield, "Eyes 360", situational awareness of your surroundings.  While you were standing at a light, or on a subway platform, waiting at a bus stop have you ever really focused on that one person, or something that you found odd.  You wouldn't know what to look for unless you were trained or schooled you think? You don't have to be but it does help.  40 million Americans could've stop these acts, merely by putting to use 2 of their 5 senses. When I travel I pay particular attention to where I'm at, whom I'm making contact with. Strangely many take their situation for granted, but being aware of their surroundings isn't on their minds.

     Two Students as an experiment, done so with the knowledge of local authorities, carried a brief case into a subway along with a backpack, one had an empty coke bottle filled with lighter fluid, the other a stink bomb, both were rigged with phony timer's. One boarded a train the other set his briefcase down behind a trash can then walked away, although they never set these items off, as they later stated not one potential eye witness couldn't even remember what they were wearing nor looked like, some denied wanting to get involved. Bad news for us Good for the Terrorists. There's a book out I'm  not sure who wrote it, but it's called "The Self Preservation handbook ". It's a guide in showing you techniques of how to spot and protect yourself against terrorism, and personal attacks. It shows you what types of behavior, change in surroundings, to steer clear of and to be alerted to. Also  you can contact your local office of Homeland Security for other literature on theses topics. For your own safety I'd advise doing this who knows, you just might save your life and those of thousands of others. Just to let you know, Im always watching my back as well as yours.:(!)..trippy