Category Archives: 9/11/01

Six (6) Days to A Decade of Activity Since 9/11/01

Posted on September 5, 2011 by vlg338

The focus of this blog is domestic USA issues, activities, events, and policies.  Thus for the next six days including today will focus on what I think are the most significant items in the last decade. But first focus on … Continue reading →

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RAND Summary of Post 9/11/01 Efforts

Posted on August 18, 2011 by vlg338

The Long Shadow of 9/11: America’s Response to Terrorism Edited by Brian Michael Jenkins, John Godges   Contributors: Brian Michael Jenkins, John Godges, James Dobbins, Arturo Munoz, Seth G. Jones, Frederic Wehrey, Angel Rabasa, Eric V. Larson, Christopher Paul, Kim … Continue reading →

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Was 9/11/01 a domestic catastrophic event? Yes by some standards!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by vlg338

It looks like deceased UBL was closer to the truth on damage assessment direct and indirect from the events of 9/11/01. Many experts use the figure of $80B in direct damages. UBL used the figure of $500b. Of course the … Continue reading →

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Was 9/11/01 A Catastrophic Event? No by my definition.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by vlg338

By my own definition of a domestic  catastrophe 9/11//01 was NOT a catastrophe.   Why? My definition of a domestic catastrophe is an event involving multiple states or a widespread geographic area and/or governmental services are total obliterated or disrupted … Continue reading →

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