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It is funny, when people issue a warning its a "Scare Tatic" but when they don't warn and something happens how dare them they are putting American's life's in danger.
It is a shame that some people read into this stuff too much and that this person is a "fear monger" because they feel that this transition may open the door for attack and feels that the public should be warned.

Also, remember that the 9-11 plans didn't start in the Bush administration.

why does thi admin always have to use the fear card? I know we have to protect AMerica but come on.....this type of language from our learders needs to stop

I hope things will be fine, but it's time to get scare we have a lot of work today. This country is at it's worth economically. We need to stay together so we can accomplish the most.

I am not worried about terrorism. If they strike, it will probably be NYC or Boston or DC or LA. And if the folks there aren't concerned about it, why should I be?

As we endeavor to become more personally responsible for our lives, which is what Pres. Elect Obama has encouraged us to do, we should also PRAY for our country and our President. We are all still in this together. I vote that we all give ourselves no more than 24 hours to get over whatever adjustments we have to wrap our minds around, especially for those who had their vote going to the losing party, and get moving in a positive and meaningful direction where our counrty is concerned. In addition, let us be vigilant and cooperative with him and the policies set forth by this administration. He means well. Let us not add to his burden, but help to lift it.

I'm more worried about what will happen to those of us who don't worship Obama, read the hate directed at her by Obama supporters on the thread that talks about her 2012 bid. These are the people who talk about hope and change and condemn hate. Read their posts, I say god help America, if this is their idea of hope and change. They hypocricy f their words is just astounding! How do the hate filled words of Obama supporters unite the country. It shows what the man is really about, just read the hundreds of posts here on CNN, this man can inspire one thing...hate!

The fact that I hear so many people use the word "worship," and Obama in the same sentence is scary!

What a pleasure it will be do lay you off along witht he other fear, war and hate mongers int he Bush administration....

Perhaps you might be vulnerable to some accountability for your missteps in office??

This guy should not even be Secretary of Homeland Security. Anyone with dual citizenship should not be able to hold high Government Office with Top Security Clearance.

This just lets us know that the Republicans just won't stop with the FEAR, and the LIES and CHEATING. If McShame was the winner they wouldn't say a word. Now we are going to find out all of the DIRTY things that Bush/Chaney/chertoff and the others have done and are doing and the lengths that they will go to hide from America and our New President of These United States of America. I know one thing, President Obama had Better Sweep the White House for BUGS AND I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT THE CRAWLING ONES OR FLYING ONES EITHER!

Well, we now have a C-I-C who says he will talk to our deadly
enemies and work things out.

OK I can forsee the following scenario.

The CIA flys our New Prez to a mountain on the border with Pakistan.

He is escorted into a deep cave in the mountain and the moderator says to him.

Obama meet Osama.

McCain would have known what to do, Obama will simply hide under the desk until help arrives!

I am sick to death of people saying "See, Bush has done a good job. We haven't been attacked since 9/11."

To them, I would say: Look it up, how many years went by between the first and second World Trade Center attacks.

Case closed.

It's fun to see Republicans in fear right now. I guess they don't like the taste of their own medicine

More fear mongering.

Fortunately, it is ALWAYS people of color who open doors as oppose to those who have sought to close them. Whether Independent, Democrat or Republican, the time for a mental/emotional shift is now. If you are not for change then, you are against the wave of harmony that must come to our shores. It is imperative that we do this now. Oppresive and Antiquated thinking cannot exist any longer.

Lastly, the beautiful landscape of America has seen a texture woven together by people of various cultures and nationalities. This is America! Start treating it and its people with respect. This divisive, contemptuous behavior to divide cannot continue to exist. Just STOP your negative banter and fight for unity! The time is now!

Patrick writes (November 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET), "I hope everyone can and will give Bush credit for not letting there be another attack on the United States after 9/11." If Bush and Cheney had been doing there jobs and LISTENING to the INTEL coming across there desks, there never should have been a 9/11. Bush 43 and company are responsible for more American deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan (not to mention the untold number of Iraqi and Afghani deaths) than perished on 9/11. Good riddance.

I have read many of the replies here to this article and it saddens me to know how angry some can be. I knew that the right wing media dishes up plenty of hate but I didn't realize how many relished in its taste.
Do the famous words like "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" and "ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country" mean anything? We, you and I are the new America!!

Let go of the old partisan politics people, give this opportunity of change to a young energetic intelligent man. I know it is hard to believe that peace, prosperity, responsibility, accountability, transparency and security will come through our government. I ask this question how can it happen without that belief?
President elect Obama is not a my way or the highway president he is a our way is the highway kind of leader.

Time to believe!!! Obama all the way!!!

How can you elect someone who does not salute the flag and wants to change the national anthem. That is a slap in the face to every man and woman who have fought to keep this country free.
This country is now going to be a safe haven for terrorits because our new President elect is friends with the people who fund these criminals.
There is a reason he is going to be staying out of sight for the next couple of days...

Fortunately, it is ALWAYS people of color who open doors as oppose to those who have sought to close them. Whether Independent, Democrat or Republican, the time for a mental/emotional shift is now. If you are not for change then, you are against the wave of harmony that must come to our shores. It is imperative that we do this now. Oppresive and Antiquated thinking cannot exist any longer.

Lastly, the beautiful landscape of America has seen a texture woven together by people of various cultures and nationalities. This is America! Start treating it and its people with respect. This divisive, contemptuous behavior to divide cannot continue to exist. Just STOP you negative banter and fight for unity! The time is now!

This win for Barack Obama, Democrats and the rest of Americans and the World is absolutely brilliant. I sat last night at my home in Yorkshire in England glued to the television watching the brilliant coverage of the 2008 election. It is a dream come true, especially after waiting eight long years and 2 disappointments. Obama is a brilliant man. People like him only come once every century and he has done something really amazing for black people and the Left and Centre in general. He has his work cut out but I think things will really improve these next few years. The economy will get sorted and so too will global warming and we will win the war on terror. So here is to the next four years!!!

Jeff and Carole......more fear and smear-mongering. You are pathetic examples of Americans, clinging to your rightwing bitterness. From your posts it is evident that you couldn't think your way out of a paper bag. Thank God America finally rejected you and your ilk yesterday. And by all means, I'm rejecting you today. Slither back under your rock before something falls you.

While diligence is needed at all times,I think the paranoia over an
imminent attack can be put to rest.Just because of the election yesterday,there is no reason to think that anything untoward is about to take place.The government doesn't even change hands until the new year.And as much as Bush keeping the country safe since 9/11,
hey,there only had to be one to set the agenda rolling.Think about it.

why you guys dont shut up and leave mr.obama alone.he is going to do a good job and further more he was elected not selected so just shut up plz and get with the programme.

P.S. When I ran way, way back for president in the 6th grade, I was told by the principal and teachers that I had the best campaign speech, but I lost to a student that promished "soft drinks in the drinking fountain, and no homework". Sound like anybody elected president? By the way, we still had plain water and much homework.

Kathy said, "We have no national security with Obama in charge. He's probably plotting with the ones who financed his campaign already. Hope you all like what you asked for"

HAHA. The current guy in office made sure that we don't have national security. I bet you really liked what you asked for in Bush too....LMAO

So you disgruntled McPains in the butt are so dedicated to putting Country First that you're willing to sabotage America to save face? Hmmm…guess we should stay away from Oklahoma City, just in case you Palin "patriots" decide to show your contempt of our "terrorist" president by committing terrorism. This isn't a football game. You can take off your foam fingers and perhaps try to contribute to America, instead of your constipated, distorted Trinity Network version of it.

Gary,
Please go see someone about your anger...and please stop calling me a moron...I have had enough of your capital lettered posts..now that the election is over and you are still full of hate, disappear for a while and get some help~you really needs it!!!! Good luck!

So, how much money is he asking for...

Right wing republicans:

Your GOD clearly wanted Obama to win. If your GOD didn't want Obama to win, it would never have happened... right? Since everything W. did was ordained by your GOD (because W. spent so much time asking your GOD what to do), don't you think that if your GOD liked what he saw he would have given McCain the presidency?

Clearly even your GOD thinks the last eight years were a mistake.

But what do I know, I'm an Atheist.

Wow, the hicks, rednecks and racist have finally learned to type and access the internet and now are attacking Obama from every side.

I wonder if you were so critical when it was under YOUR boss that this country suffered through 9/11. If he wasn't at fault does Obama get an 8 month grace period where to blame Bush for anything that happens to the country. Boy, no wonder Palin had alot of followers and hate spreading supporters.

By the way, for those who say that Obama will be attacked because he won't kick but like Bush, let me tell you something: I've been to Iraq twice and with the exception of the homegrow hatred we put down I've yet to see an Al Quaida terrorist. They are probably plotting against us somewhere nice and cozy while our Armed Forces are knee deep in the Bush-Cheney fiasco.

If someone attacked us now you know what would happen, we'd probably invade Venezuela since they are the next oil producing country on out list. I'm sure Bush would somehow try and link Hugo Chavez with Osama Bin Ladden.

Carole: So – my only question to Obama and his know-it-all supporters – how can Obama change our Country when he cannot even change the minds of 47% of Americans about his ability to lead?

Are you a republican? Bush was 48% to 48% when he beat Al Gore. Gore won the popular vote. How did you expect Bush to lead the country when he lost the ACTUAL VOTE of our american people? How can McCain change our country when he LOST and couldn't change the mind of 52% of people.

Too bad Bush wasn't concerned about transition vulnerability in 2000. Maybe they could have stopped 9/11 from happening.

OH THATS RIGHT I DIDNT GET POSTED BECAUSE I DIDNT SAY

GOO OBAMA/BIDEN............THANKS CNN

Screw off, Chertoff. You fear-mongering idiot. Your type of 'control the country by fear' politics are over.

I hope everyone can and will give Bush credit for not letting there be another attack on the United States after 9/11. Its easy to feel safe now but in the days, weeks, and months after 9/11 everyone predicted more attacks. It was his strong response that has kept this from happening. We can debate Iraq but let there be no debate that the war in Afghanistan and on terror in general were right, justified, and successful. I hope Obama will not go on defense in the war on terror for all our sakes.

You better fear what may happen! The people we are currently being protected from are not just trying to play mind games, they want the U.S. gone. They are extemely dangerous, has 9/11 been forgotten already? Did we not learn our lesson from Vietnam, when our own people treated our soldiers like peices of dirt? That's right, I forgot, Liberals don't care about anyone but themselves. They want everything given to them. And that is exactly what the great Obama has promised you. You will get your hand-outs, but is it worth paying for with your own jobs. Will it be worth it watching your neighborhood mom and pop shops closing down??? Oh thats right, you can still use Bush as your scapegoat. And you will, guaranteed.

Enough with the vulnerability crap. Anything could happen at any time. Stop making it seem like transitioning to a Democratic adminstration from a Republican administration is going to lead to us being attacked. Would you be saying this if John McCain were elected. Me thinks not.

To all those who have posted there comments. Please keep in mind the one thing that allows you to post comments in this manner. It is because brave men and woman decided to serve a cause greater themselves to preserve what matters the most and what others view as an obsticle to achieve and hate the very thing as we the United of America stands for...FREEDOM!!!! Remember as you all sleep tonight you never wake up to sounds of war and that their are brave souls who are doing just that at this very moment. Remember them and the ones that have fallen and never give up the hope and ideal of Freedom because whomever our nation's leader was, is, or is going to be. This is the one thing that must motivate us all to achieve greatness and true FREEDOM!!!

When will the rest of the election poll numbers be updated on the CNN election map website? More than 60% of the states listed don't have 100% of their numbers. The states that do have 100% currently have McCain winning the race.....???
Please update your map.
thx

Carole, you are a hypocrit. Look back at the last two elections and you'll see that your boy Bush was elected by way thinner margins, and had NO mandate And Bush CERTAINLY didn't have the brains to run his own campaign...he was manipulated by his neo-puppeteers, and you rightwing goons loved it! And if there ever was a president that took no responsibility, or as you say "hey that is no my job", it SURE was Mr. Bush. And now, so soon after this historic election, you have the unmitigated gall to falsely call Obama out for bad personality traits that you yourself have already elected to office TWICE!!!! You batter go hide under your rock, before something falls on you!

again, more scare tactics!!! I thought that the world was supposed to be more safe now according to Bush...so why should we be worried...unless there is something that Bush and Co. are not telling us (which we should be used to by now) Aren't we all tired of living in fear? I know I am...but we just elected the best two who will keep us from harm and not scare us out of our witts everyday like Bush and Co.

I dont think that there will be many more terrorist attacks, and I believe that Homeland Security should go back to being the FBI as opposed to its current entity.

We have less to fear with Obama being president, because its not our people the wackos out there are mad at, its is our leaders arrogance. Unless Obama turns out to be like Bush on the other side of the isle, there is more of a chance for peace.

I just hope he isnt a whimp like Clinton was.

We have no national security with Obama in charge. He's probably plotting with the ones who financed his campaign already. Hope you all like what you asked for.

The question is why he decided to make such an announcement the day after the election.

Hello Mr. DHS Chief, You are are still in charge of the homeland security, right? So, keep us safe until the new guy takes over your job. And as for the training, I am pretty sure that the President Obama have already thought off that.

Obama said he has foreign policy experience to deal with nations. He made a lot of promises, so he has to deliver, and quickly. There has to be reality to rhetoric.

the only terror attacks in this country in the last 8 years came from Bush and his henchmen.... My guess is they'll be busy packing up for the ranch in Paraguay.

Hey Casey, you say that Obama can't change the minds of 47% of the voter?

How about the past 2 elections when the idiot that you voted for LOST the popular vote. I think the fact that the guy that has the majority in the popular vote won should be a breath of fresh air for the institution of democracy.

terrosists know we don;'t have Bush anymore to protect us..He knows what Buish response would be,to kick butt..no ones what Obamas response will be..will they test it right after administration?

Biden warned America first!

And American money and media did buy a president, and Russia did present the stealth president elect with his first test!

Hillary blew her best chance!

But look to the future! POTUS is not a permanent job!

Sarah Palin 2012 and /or 2016! She is an authentic reformer and will be well prepared to be POTUS in either 4 or 8 years!

Well, one of the biggest threats to America is on its way to Alaska as we speak. Hopefully it will stay there and keep its criminal Senator right next to her.

I agree with AJ. I may not be thrilled with Bush, but Dems are hypocrites too and cant even get the right to life correct for an innocent baby.

Ride high on the hog now Obama, our day to overwhelmingly despise you is just around the corner.

Dems make up for 8 years of Bush by voting for an inexperienced, naive, arrogant, closet-racist and then say they hope to "unite" the country. If you wanted to "unite" you should have nominated and elected someone more moderate; more division than ever is coming to this nation.

No leadership, No experience, No hope, NObama!

Mister Katrina (chertoff) has no clothes (just like the king!)
so he should sit down and leave quietly...

Obama's mother and grandmother both died of cancer so don't be too quick to talk about health!

What's that Rick Perry (Gov. of Texas) said ? "See you later mo fo !"

Maybe Chertoff can go scare some people at the retirement home.

Exactly what Biden had already told us.This is a very real concern and the best person will be in office to handle the situation. 80 % of the world feels safer already knowing it is Obama that will be handling any crisis. It is time for talking and democracy,and Obama is the right person for the job !

Leslie Sanchez for Homeland Secretary, that way border control will be effective.

Dear America,

I understand that McCain and Palin supporters are sore loser. This will be a day for them to vent. So let them vent on, and when they're through, we can talk.

Senator McCain gave an excellent speech last night and I think his supporters should follow his lead.

We were warned by Biden!

American money and media did buy a president, and Russia did present the stealth president elect with his first test!

And Hillary blew her best chance!

But look to the future! POTUS is not a permanent job!

Sarah Palin 2012 and /or 2016! She is an authentic reformer and will be well prepared to be POTUS in either 4 or 8 years!

I don't understand why everybody here is trying to politicize this article.

(VP-elect) Biden said pretty much the EXACT same thing as Chertoff a few weeks ago. And nobody accused him of being a fear-mongerer.

The election's over, the left won. That doesn't mean there aren't threats out there. And it doesn't mean that preparing for those threats is trying to undercut the next administration.

Im sure that the threat of an atach upon the US is still present. I think that the new president, because he is smart, will realize that terrorism is fought with police/intelligence type activities, not 500 pound bombs.
As for those who are still ranting about socialism I hope that you will practice some 'critical analysis' of the material you have been reading, recognize that your society is already riddled with important 'social democratic' policies and structures, and remember that the US ellects a President not a dictator. The only scarey thing about pres-elect Obama is the fear that some of you have of him.

Go on ! Give us the fear card again and again. You have lost, lost, lost. We can take of ourselves, thank you.

I have never seen a bunch of cry babies as those speaking out for the Republican party these days. They condemn this man Obama who has not even had a chance to try and save their hides. I am glad Chertoff is on his way out. This administration can't leave too soon in my book. The corruption and malfeasance of the Bush administration will take years to clean up. Those who speak up defending Bushes administration, sit down, shut up, you had your turn, now respect the man who won the office and give him a chance. After the damage Bush has done, you’re going to need it.

Please stop making national security about political parties!

I have faught in both theatres and have gazed in the black souless eyes of al queda fighters and have even tried to talk with them (doesn't work).

Fact #1: They want to go back to the time of the prophet and recreate the world as such. This means no liberties for anyone.... they view technology as evil (unless of course it is a weapon that can kill one of us)

Fact #2: Diplomacy will not work, they have been brain washed since thier inception. Imagine talking to the most racist person in America and multiply that by 10. That is how far you will get through talking.

Fact #3: This war, even though it is not a traditional linear fight, will be long and continue during Obama's 8 years and after.

Can both liberals and righties unite on one thing? Please stand against islamic terrorism. It is not a joke or "fear tactic" it is real.

"So – my only question to Obama and his know-it-all supporters – how can Obama change our Country when he cannot even change the minds of 47% of Americans about his ability to lead?"

I noticed a lot of people claiming everyone should support President Bush are now days saying the exact opposite. President-elect Obama is a centrist, it's horrible to think 46% of the country is so inflexible they can not ever change. This is a wonderful day for America, I'm sorry some of you can't support your country.

Dear Carol,

The only thing Barack has to hop to is planning a HUGE inauguration. He's not president yet, so you hop to it.

Obama/Biden 08

No surprises here.

Obama is a wise man and will do the right thing. He is serious and will be serious. Don't whine – work on the problem – I'm sure that will be his philosophy.

Obama won by a landslide and there is a reason for that!

Carol,

You sound like a spoiled brat. The change has already started or haven't you noticed. He ran one of the greatest campaigns in this country's history, and he's going to do greater things. Chill.

We're not afraid, Mr. Chertoff. You'll be replaced and Joe Lieberman can sit with the Republicans.

My thing is, why does America operate on fear? Everytime we do something good, it seems as if it is always overshadowed by something bad. Obama will do something in this country that hasn't been done before. He will bring true change. Now if McCain/Palin, that would be a totally different thing.

He's just doing his job. Give the guy a break.

How would a republican respond to this statement if it came from a Democrat? "Why don't you just give the terrorist the blueprints to the next attack Chertoff! You don't say that out loud!"

I never trusted this man–he's still got fear mongering on his agenda

Oh please, he just wants to keep his job. Maybe the DHS needs new blood.

AMERICANS AND THE WORLD WILL BEGIN TO WORSHIP OBAMA MORE AND MORE YOU WATCH!!!!!!!

THIS WILL CONTINUE FOR 42 MONTHS AFTER HE TAKES POWER IN JANUARY.

Well, I could just say that Chertoff is stating the obvious. Or I could be rather snide and wonder aloud if he's trying to inject a little job security. But in the interest of the prevailing atmosphere, I don't think I'll do that.

So for the last 8 years we have had the goverment snooping into the emails, phone calls, bank accounts of citizens, searching us at airports, telling us that we are all going to die if a Democrat is elected to ANY position, and we are still not safe.? We have had a President who considers himself exempt from laws in the name of national security, and his own people are saying that we are vulnerable? Why does that not surprise me.
And Carole, a landslide is defined as winning over 60% if the electoral college vote, and/or 55% of the popular vote

congratulation all my fello folks who blogged for Obama since the begining. God Bless you all.
We saw what others didnot see at first.

I blogged from Canada as soon as I come back home I glue to my computer blogging.

It has paid off. This will be my last blog on cnn political ticker.

I thank everyone for fighting hard for our guy. I hope now the hate will be joy, as I expect unity among you. All the best Americans, I have helped blogged your new president. God protect him and his family. Amen.

Peter Prince
Toronto Canada.

Here's what I have to say:

McCain, whether you right-wingers want to admit it or not, does have several health problems. Fact of the matter is, he might not make it through his first term, were he to be elected. That would mean Palin would run the country. *shudders* Do you people REALLY want to do that?! Why would you elect the McCain/Palin ticket in the FIRST place?! Wasn't eight years of Bush ENOUGH?!? Plus, Palin is an idiot. She has NO experience, NO plan, and, honestly, can the woman even form a complete, coherent sentence? She provided laughable answers to serious topics. That does not speak well of a VP candidate. But, she didn't have much of a chance to begin with. I think Palin's IQ is the same as her dress size: 16. Hasta la vista, Palin. In case you can't find it, the door is over there. Keep a real good eye on Russia for us, and make sure you let us know how it's going running your own little corner of the world. Don't forget your two sticks: Hockey stick and lipstick.

Peace out

AND THE FEAR MONGERING CONTINUES.......................Shouldn't we always be vigilant?? Isn't that part of the job description of our security agencies?

Stop calling Fire in the crowded move theater.....enough is enough!!! Time for a new Homeland Security Director!!!!!!!!

Do you hear that? It's the faint sounds of the fear-mongers trying to scare us one more time. I guess Chertoff didn't realize the election was *yesterday* and not today, and that the country already decided they were sick of the fear and intimidation from the current administration and their minions.

First I couldn't wait for Nov 4 to get here, now I can't wait until Jan 20...

Yes.We.Did!

What's the big deal? Doesn't Obama get a mulligan when it comes to a terrorist attack on our soil just like the Cheney/Bush Administration did?

Don't know about everyone else ,but for me it seemed like the sun shined a litte brighter today than it has in 8 years.

HE SHOWED HE CAN DO THE TALK ,NOW LETS SEE IF HE CAN DO THE WALK. YOU STINKEN HATERS BETTER COME TOGETHER OR THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY UNITY . YOU YOUNG HATEFULL MORONS NEED TO HAVE RESPECT FOR ALL OTHERS. OBAMA DIDN'T RUN FOR PRESIDENT TO HAVE HATERS FOLLOW HIM.YOU HEARD WHAT HE SAID ABOUT MCCAIN. NO OTHER MAN COULD HAVE DEALT THE TORTURE AND LIFE HE WENT THROUGH ,AND STAND UP AND STILL BE A LEADER AND REAL AMERICAN HERO. MCCAIN ONLY CARED ABOUT HIS COUNTRY FIRST. YOU YOUNG HATERS WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT BEING A REAL AMERICAN IS.YOU ALL HAD NOTHING BUT DISRESPECT TO MCCAIN AND PALIN THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE. YOU GOT YOUR PRESIDENT NOW LETS SEE WHAT HE REALLY DOES FOR THIS COUNTRY. LIKE OBAMA SAID,IT TAKES EVERYONE TOGETHER. SO DONT DISRESPECT BUSH EITHER. HE KEPT US SAFE FOR EIGHT YRS. OF ATTACKS. HE NEEDS SOME CREDIT TOO,AND HE WAS ONE MAN. HE DIDN'T HAVE ALL THESE SUPPORTERS LIKE OBAMA DOES, SO DONT ABUSE IT FOR OBAMA. HE CAN BE IMPEACHED IF THINGS GET WORST. SO NOW ITS TIME TO GROW UP YOU HATEFULL MORONS AND UNITE

To Joe, you still don't get it. It's a new day and yes, your guy lost. But if it will help you get over it, I can line you up with some property just across the street from GWB's ranch in Crawford and the two of you can cry in your beer together. All while watching news reports about what a truly great President we now have.

Isn't Chertoff the Homeland SECURITY secretary? Isn't it his job to be prepared for attack ALL THE TIME?

He's going for fearmongering, but the only thing I'm afraid of is that apparently the guy in charge of homeland security is only really concerned about doing his job during election season.

CAREFUL WITH THE TERRORISTS AT HOME, LIKE THE "WHITE SUPREMACY GROUPS, THE SONS OF HITLER OR SOME LIKE THAT ETC."

Alll the things that Obama accused Bush and McCain of he is now going to fix – right? I mean Bush and McCain are the cause of all the problems in our Country – right.

Well I mean, he has been saying he is going to "change" things for two years that I know of – right. Never did say just what he was going to change though – I am still wondering just who Obama is. I am afraid he is about to tell us – and real soon too. Reality can be very sobering.

So – my only question to Obama and his know-it-all supporters – how can Obama change our Country when he cannot even change the minds of 47% of Americans about his ability to lead?

God, I wish I could be a fly on the wall when Obama's first serious decision needs to be made – or better yet I wish SNL could be there -would make for some fun fodder for sure.

Newsflash folks - the campaign is over. They'll be time to discuss President Elect Obama's proposals as they come up. Debating hypotheticals is a good campaign exercise, but it's a waste of energy at this point.

It's time to remove the "Big Brothers" running the Homeland Security and roll back their Orwellian policies. The "Homeland Security Act" was a ruse to take away the freedom and liberty of all Americans.

Yes we can! and will reform the repressive acts of this last administration.

He said the there was the possibility of an attack before the election and it never happened. Now he back again warning of still another possible attack during the transition. It is kind of strange that the Bush Administration are warning President-Elect Obama of this, while the transition of power in 2000 the Clinton Administration warned of possible attack on the US to the Bush Aministration and guess what they did not pay attention because they were too busy figuring out how to go after Saddam Hussien. Now here we are still no Osama Bin Ladin?

@Nobama – you are correct. Democrats are always full of hate. We always hear what is wrong with the country and never what is right. This is how they instill fear in ordinary folks. McCain ran on hope like Obama did but he always told us how great the country is and how it is humbling to those that serve her. Obama preached hope while his wife – oh God she is our new First Lady? Good God. I wonder if the White House will have leopard print carpet now? Maybe in the Oval Office Bathroom next to Lewinski's spittoon

They couldn't even handle Katrina, I don't think they need to make comments about the readiness of President Obama and his staff!

Today is the beginning of a NEW DAY for America, 8 is the number for new beginnings, Put off OlD stuFF & begin to move into the NEW. God bless you & may God Bless & HEAL America!!!!!!!!

Good by skelator don't let the door hit you on the way out. The fear is now behind us. The light at the end of the tunnel is not your train it's hope.

Don't give the terrorists a timeframe!

(Where have I heard that before?)

"Thanks!" – said the terrorists. Why not mention what times or days are most vulnerable too while you're at it.

...they build their world on great confusion to force on us the devil's illusion...

The first thing Obama needs to do is hire some of his thug friends like Ayers and Rezko to be his "bouncers" at the White House.
He WILL be the worst President ever elected to office. He hasn't accomplished a single thing while in State or US Senate, and he won't do anything as President.

anonymous, you mean the idiots who voted for Bush twice are actually smarter and more well informed than those great Americans who voted for Obama this time? I can't make you come out of your delusional fantasy world, anonymous, so the rest of the country will take care of itself without your help. Have fun living in your cabin in the woods, anonymous. America has just redeemed itself with the world, and we're moving forward. Obama has won the presidency, there's nothing left for us to do to persuade you, anonymous, so get with the program or get left behind.

oh my, how some people can get ? Nasty as ever, stupid, not reasonable, narrow minded....
Obama had excitement, now the work, the sobering comes in place. This the world of adults -sober up, work. I hope he will do well, so we prevail and get better, but it will be very hard. And yes, there are terrorists, dictators, there is danger. These are not fear tactics, these are realities we all have to face.
the excitement cannot last forever. People get food on table by working, get roof above the head by working, not playing or partying.
those who thought that this hype party will last forever were wrong, it does not work that way.
Those who worked long years have the experience, the knowing what can happen. Like mother knows what can hurt the baby.

Well, that would be convenient, now wouldn't it? Then Bush could declare martial law and suspend his outing of office. :p

Good Lord! Give it up!!!! The campaign is done, your guy lost. Stop with the fear-mongering.

Of course there are risks, but, last I checked, GWB is the President until the instant at noon on January 20, 2009, that Obama takes the oath of office. Presumably GWB and his team (including you, Michael) remain on the job and vigilant to all threats. That's what you knuckleheads are there for!

Obama and team will be working on the transition. Sure, you will need to meet with your replacements at times, but I have a funny feeling that isn't going to be all that time-consuming or distracting.

STOP...

THE REST OF THE WORLD WANTED OBAMA FOR ONE SIMPLE REASON........... LOGIC........ HE IS LOGICAL, NOT QUICK TO REACT, EDUCATED AND REASONABLE......THEY REALIZE THAT OUR DAYS OF BEING BULLIES ARE OVER..HE WILL BEGIN HEALING WHAT 8 YERAS OF REPUBLICAN CONTROL CREATED!

YES WE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA – Gore won the popular vote by 543,895. GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. Popular vote is irrelevant when we have electoral anyway.

Hey Nobama....

Guess what OBAMA WON!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Now shut up already!

Obama did not win by any landslide – 47% of the people did not vote for him. That being said – Obama also did not run a flawles campaign – the left wing media put him in – he ran no campaign by himself whatsoever. Now, he will need more than ever smart and experience people to surround him. Obama is going to be one of those Presidents who is going to say – hey that is no my job – I can see it already. Well, I am waiting for his "big deal" change that is all I can say. Hop to it Obama.

This is for Carole: You are absolutely qualified for Palins LAP DOG! See if you can get her to run adain in 2012!!

Umm – Okay – so – most of you think just because Barack Obama was elected President that all the terrorist threats and/or attacks will just disappear .... just be gone ..... poof ..... never happened or could happen ??? – because Obama is President ...... I'm pretty sure now more than ever your safety is ...... umm..... poof... – gone .....!!! I hope the HECK someone is seeing to your safety – because it won't be OBAMA. My "Fellow Americans" be afraid ... be really afraid!

Abby -
I live in CT and when Lieberman is up for re-election, he's toast!

Also Carole –
Get over yourself. It's a new day and you are a loser.

Yeah, yeah, the sky is falling, the sky is falling, and we'll let you know when it's officially time to panic.

This is getting old,Chertoff. In fact, it got old a long time ago. What's the point? A desperate attempt to keep Obama and the Dems from scrapping your police-state PATRIOT Act, FISA, and all the other keep-your-thumb-on-the-citizens crap your boss has saddled us with for the last eight years?

Get rid of this fearmonger!

It is hilarious how all of you Obamabots think world peace and prosperity for all is at hand now. You guys are so clueless it's scary. There is a world out there that is dangerous, Bush didn't make the world hate us. Do you remember Somalia? The terrorist threat during the Clinton administration? Of course you don't. It was all Bush's fault and Obama is going to come in and save the world.

So simple minded.

Dictator in Chief – who has had the majority in congress lately. So now we will have a Socialist in Chief with an agreeable house and senate. Now we can kill babies moments from birth and call that progressive, now we can tax those companies that provide us with products only to wonder why they are raising the prices, now we can retire only to find out that our 401Ks are going to be taxed a much higher capital gain. All in the name of change. Now that is real progress.

Ok, correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Biden say this exact same thing and then when he said it, the GOPs trounced all over his statement???

So when Bidden mentions that we might be tested he is attacked by the Right but when Chertoff mentions we might be attacked It's ok? Interesting

We can leave iraq and afghanistan now that the world loves us. Im not a gambling man but I would bet the next attack is soon and viscous .

Chertoff – Job well done. Keep up the hard work and just to point out, it isn't The Secretary of Homeland Security's job to hunt down and track Bin Laden. That's more on the intelligence side/department of defense side of the house. Homeland Security consists of the Coast Guard, ICE, TSA, BP, FEMA, etc.

Whatever happened to the threat level color codes. Are we on level yellow?
Anyways, change is finally here!!!

Michael is really trying to sound important...... Lol.. This is too funny. Advise from the public buddy!!!!! Go home and get some rest Old man.

Mr. Chertoff, you and the Repubs are still in charge until the transition officially takes place. Should something occur, it will still be on your watch, just as the first 9-11 attack occurred on Republican watch.

Yes, we will all stay alert, but you do your part and we will do ours.

Look everyone, Tannim is a homeland security expert. Obama should hire him.

You people are as ignorant as they come, this man has his finger on the pulse of what is going on internationally and you dare to question his warnings, Bush did the same thing, he did not heed the warnings of the Clinton Administration and they brushed it off as came to light during the 911 hearings and we got caught asleep. You people are simply ignorant, you will not understand until one of your own is affected. idiots.

When will the Department of The Thought Police be formed, and who will head that one up? Also when when the tatoo shops be forced to to do the mark of Obama?

P.S. I hope Ohio's coal industry does goes bankrupt. You get what you ask for.

He wanted to get his name in the news one more time. See ya, Chertoff.

@ CAROLE.......OBAMA DID.......WIN..........BY ..........A ........LANDLSLIDE!

WHEN BUSH 'WON' IN 2000, AL GORE HAD WON THE POPULAR VOTE BY MILLIONS MORE!

PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA HAS 349 ELECTORAL VOTES AND THE POPULAR VOTE BY A MARGIN OF ......OVER 6 POINTS!

PLEASE GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT.

Yes, watch our country VERY carefully!

We want our country united & strong again!!

Good thing Skeletor is fired soon. He's still stuck on the politics of fear.

Fact is, an attack during the transition period is not likely. Afterward, though, it could happen, to test the new administration. Considering that one hasn't happened since 9/11 through more dumb luck than anything else , it's not a question of "if" but "when". I hope the answer is "never".

How many of the people that were in the Twin Towers on 9/11 would also have taken the threat of a terrorist attack with the same careless attitude? This may seem trite, but nothing happens until it happens, and then eveyone will be wondering how we let it happen.

Bush pissed the planet off so no kidding were not safe! Sooner Bush and clones are gone the better.

Most think the "terror thing" is over with. No one realizes the effort it took under GWB to thwart another attack. Now that the election party is over, it would be good to stay on our toes and stay vigilant. When the rest of the world parties with us, it may NOT be a good sign. Let's stay vigilant America!!

Go away you skeleton!

Mr Chertoff, is this paranoia based on anything in particular, or are you just seting us up for martial law?

Dear Michael Chertoff
The faster you disappear from the scene the better.....but don't forget to do your job in the next few months.....I mean that is your job isn't it, to protect from natural and political harm.

Sincerely,
Ike, Rita and Katrina

They said that there is a Judas Iscariot in every organization/ Circle. Liberman is that.... for sure!!!
Anyway, to talk about the subject at hand. There will be no threat to Homeland Security if Michael does his Job... He should be replaced anyway. What is he doing there?

The Chickens will come home to roost!

How's the hunt for Bin Laden going Mr. Chertoff? Republicans are quite eager to dump their mess on Obama/Biden, I'm sure Bush would move to Texas now if he could. Also, thanks but no thanks to your tabletop instruction course, you guys already proved you had no clue during Katrina or 9/11. I think Obama should talk to the Brits on what they do with terrorist and do that times 10. The English had trains and buses bombed, by athat fternoon all suspects were face down on national tv in their underwear, obviously they know how to handle this sort of thing. I wouldn't trust Bush's political appointees to plan a picnic.

WHAT YOU DON'T REALIZE . . . PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA, BRINGS DIPLOMACY AND PEACE. THE WORLD, VIEWS AMERICA IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT NOW. AMERICA HAS MADE A CHOICE FOR INTELLIGENCE, THIS TIME!

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TAKE AMERICA IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION. AMERICA SHOULD HAVE NO MORE FEAR. THE WORLD HAS CONFIDENT IN THE DIPLOMACY OF PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA.

YES WE DID!

This is just precious! The political appointee Chertoff finally admitting that he can't do the job Bush selected him for.

And I agree with JP - we have to realize that 9-11's fuse was lit back in the Reagan Bush years. Thanks for reminding us. But we also have to remember that Bush Jr. stuffed the white house terorism office under 2 extra layers of bureaucrasy when he came to the white house, and then he admitted that al Queda wasn't even on his radar before 9-11. Its one thing to be blindsided, but its quite another to foolishly do all you can to guarantee you'll be blindsided. Thank God the neo-morons will be gone soon.

Obama did not win by any landslide – 47% of the people did not vote for him. That being said – Obama also did not run a flawles campaign – the left wing media put him in – he ran no campaign by himself whatsoever. Now, he will need more than ever smart and experience people to surround him. Obama is going to be one of those Presidents who is going to say – hey that is no my job – I can see it already. Well, I am waiting for his "big deal" change that is all I can say. Hop to it Obama.

republicans cannot seem to let go of fear. The world weighed in and they are ecstatic for President elect Obama. The world leaders said thay want peace and prosperity which they believe Obama would provide. So stop the tactic of fear or not the republicans will continue to lose elections.

The only other option is not to have had a new election and to have kept Bush as Dictator-in-Chief. Maybe Chertoff would have preferred that...?

The greatest danger to the American People has not come from other Countries, but our own is doing to us!

They're the ones putting us in harms way, with their hateful and controlling ways!

Thank God Obama won because if McCain had won we would be headed for several more war.

I'm tired of all the fighting is the all this country enjoy doing. Can't we take a breather from the hate, lies, and fear tatics please.

What I dont understand is all the comments somehow blaming Obama for the lack of security, or a terrorist threat, or a job loss.

HELLO! He hasnt even been President-ELECT for 24 hours. And for those that seemed to have forgotten...all of these issues were right here 4 years ago, a year ago, a month ago, and would still be here if MCCain won! Things wont change overnight, its ignorant to think that they will!

Go OBAMA/BIDEN!

Bush's record on keeping this country safe from another terrorist attack since 9/11 is flawless. I hope Obama and the democrats are able to do the same.

A Pres. Obama would be well-advised to take advantage of the wisdom of someone like John McCain.

Call me careless, but they have been warning us since September 12, 2001 of another attack from everything ranging from the World Series to affecting the election, and frankly I do not believe that another attack will happen any time soon. Continue to warn us, or me anyway, of eminent terrorist attack, and I will continue to believe less and less of it

Some of you seriously need to take a leap off the fear wagon, take a deep post-campaign breath, and take a walk along the river of objectivity.

The only reason you are "scared" or think Obama is the end of the world is because campaign propaganda told you to think that way and you bought it.

I don't fear any of the four candidates because I read their actual proposed policies, studied their records and mad an objective choice without listening to the rhetoric. I challenge all of you who are addicted to these blogs to become an independent and try it and you will be enlightened and set free.

My conclusion was that all four were good candidates and considering the situation we are in right now in our country, the obvious choice won.

You bring up some valid issues AJ.

Hey PUMAs – how you doin'?

So I guess that the Homeland Security "Treat Level" should have been increased? Ooops, it has remained constant since 2006. Well, no matter, as long as the press release was prepared and issued.

I believe Chertoff. I agree that the Bush administration has often used 'scare tactics' when it wasn't necessary, but this is not one of those times. Right now, the country is very high on itself. Lots of positive feedback from other countries. It would be just like Al Qaeda to try to pop that balloon. Chertoff is right.

Ya know for decades we have had transitions in the Presidency and this "vulnerability" is not a new concept. It's just that it sold so well on the American public during the past 8 years, but that dog don't hunt. Chertoff can join Bush in Texas for some backyard bar-be-que and look for threats behind trees and shrubs.

What do you mean 'during the transition'? With this no talent yutz in office, he's gonna pull troops out of Iraq, listen to Barney 'Fannie Mae' Frank and slash the defense budget by at least 25%, take money that should be spent on defending the country and give to slacks who are either sitting on their butts having babies to collect govt. checks or waiting by the phone for that call from Diddy with the rap record contract, and put this country in danger. Transition period? No sir, more like from second one he takes the oath to whenever people get smart and boot his no talent inexperienced butt out of office.

Yeah America, that's right, you voted and now we'll pay the price. Nice job!

Hey Abul, the time of cheap shots and lame comments are over. Wake up, its a new day.

Bravo LIP.

Stop with the scare tactics!!! You even look like the grim reaper!!!

Obama will nuke somebody and put W to shame!

What ever I'm so tired of them trying to put fear in the heart of the American people. The Bible tell us perfect love cast out fear! The reason American Leaders are so fearful is because they know how much dirt they have done to others.

This is going to be the smoothes transition ever!!!

Only bullies need to be afraid! What in the world have this administration done to other countries to be so fearful!!!!

Abul, Lieberman is an elected official...No one can kick him out. They can take away his chairmanships of some committees but he’ll still be a senator.

Even on their way out the door they are still peddling fear!
Good work Cherty, put some ideas into their heads. Now thats what I call real intelligence. Just do your job and then go away.

When President Elect, Obama starts the elimination process, Mr. Chertoff and the entire Homeland Security Dept. needs to be released.
Being part of the Bush "Scare Tactic", there's always better Means!
Namely, Cause and Affect.

We all Expect this President Obama be very careful as well boost up his security!

Boo, more scare tactics!

OK, when terrorists attack this country after 20 Jan 09, you media types are going to rightfully and fully place the blame at "Senator Government's" feet, right?

You know, just like you did with 9/11, a bomb whose fuse was lit YEARS earlier under a different administration.

I hope Obama puts someone smart in that position. It would be a great job for someone like John McCain or Colin Powell.

Apparently fear-mongering is an essential spoke of the DHS's anti-terrorism security strategy...

Oh crap – we're not worried – the idiots voted in NOBAMA, the messiah, he'll watch out for us, sit down with the leaders of rogue nations, without preconditions I might add, and we'll all be saved by the next coming.....

This will probably be my last blog on this site.
I am white, male and Republican and I have a new President and his name is President Barrack Obama and I am extremely proud of this person and the struggle he represents.
It is time all of us puts this election behind us and it is time that all of us stand behind our new President and focus on the future and what it means.
Enough hatred people.
Remember that this is American and we are a nation of diversity and diversity means people and politics and religions. Let it go now and support our country and it's representatives.

what is the over and under on the first attack?? grab your wallet and hug your family.............they are both in jeopardy

Then I guess Chertoff will be a busy man until January 20th, won't he?

Seriously, it looks like it will take more than 1 day for some people to learn fear doesn't sell anymore. That's OK, if Obama had lost I'd probably be a little cranky today too. They'll get it....eventually.

chertoff is still using the old game plan.....he needs to go away.

This is no surpirse...it should be expected.

I think we need to worry about atrocities from within more than we do atrocities from outside the US. We now live in a nation that says it is okay to kill a baby and elect a convicted felon to the US senate but it is not okay for two people who love each other to get married or for people who are willing to take in an unwanted child and love it and give it a nurturing home. Great values America. I should be proud to be an American right now but can feel nothing but shame.

So, we're vulnerable during the election. We're vulnerable during the transition. We're vulnerable when the country is doing well. We're vulnerable when things are not going so well. We're probably vulnerable on Christmas because we're all fat and sleepy.

So, since we are ALWAYS vulnerable, why not just say that?

Well Michael, it's YOUR job to take care of homeland security, so get cracking son!

First thing obama need to do is to kick Liberman out!!!