UK raises terrorist threat to 'severe' and an Al Qeada video comes out

[Malaros]

This happened on the 23rd January. I think (and I am not the only one - see below) that there is a high correlation between the threat of terrorism and things such as votes to go to war or on laws to increase security.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8476238.stm

Another thing which seems to have a high correlation with decisions to go to war or pass security laws is Al Qeada videos and another one has been released - this time from two former prisoners of Guantanamo who said that they will still continue their war on America.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp...R90lC_pXaHeW4Q

My guess is that there is a debate going on somewhere about cracking down on terrorism and these news reports are there to tip the balance. My guess is there may be continuing debate on whether Obama should close Guantanamo bay.

My question is - does anybody know of anything going on with our governments?

I'll leave you with a comment left on the BBC website relating to the above story.

"Interesting how this government has always increased the threat level as we approach events like general elections or votes on going to war." - Colin Craig, Stratford.

[Swanny]

My guess it's so they can bring more body scanners into the rest of UK

[fitzy3400]

The photos of these 2 are almost comical. I am looking at them and saying 'makeup and special effects'. Yea this is obviously some sort of scare porn to try and control us a little more.