Archives for the 'al qaeda' Category
Wrong al-Masri
Published on 9 May 2008 at 10:20 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
Bummer. Better luck next time.
Military Use of Cyberspace
Published on 8 May 2008 at 10:40 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, Internet, filthy Crusader pigs.
MEMRI: Islamist Internet forums teach wannabe Muj how to make and use explosives.
Lieberman, via VOA: We shouldn’t let them do that.
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Favorable Indicators
Published on 8 May 2008 at 9:31 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
That old deer-in-the-headlights mugshot probably is a relatively good likeness at this point. Al-Masri, al-Qaeda in Iraq’s Egyptian chief, reportedly nabbed in Mosul. Gateway has his history and a roundup. What it means and more details from Belmont and Roggio.
Sadr City, being emptied out in advance of stepped-up operations. May want to check under the exiting burkhas, make […]
Bin Laden Concerns
Published on 1 May 2008 at 8:33 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, Britain.
Peace ambassador/Frank Zappa look-alike Omar bin Laden has been denied British residency, and his tattooed cougar of a wife is irked about it. Gulf Times:
Smoke = Fire?
Published on 28 Apr 2008 at 11:18 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
Omar of Iraq the Model at Pajamas explores the question: Are al-Sadr and al Qaeda teaming up in Iraq? Also, Omar’s thoughts last week re AQ woes in Iraq.
God bless you, Mr. Brounwater
Published on 24 Apr 2008 at 8:08 pm.
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Filed under anthronerdism, al qaeda, military, law & order, sex, nerds, pervs, moronocy, human organs, punishment, porn, boobs, Neanderthals, BS, Bums, Taliban, incompetence, Jihad, filthy Crusader pigs, Nazis, dummkopf!, opportunity, western civilization, transsexuals, nude, mockery.
Representative Paul Broun, R-Ga, wants to define nudity and ban government employees (specifically, military members) from spending their money on it. His Bill has 16 co-sponsors.
Up in heaven, Kurt Vonnegut laughs.
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Recruiting Trends, Theirs
Published on 17 Apr 2008 at 9:38 am.
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Know your enemy. Small Wars Journal and DoD offer up some recent findings, with an eye to combating enemy recruitment. We’ll start at Small Wars Journal with a study of foreign jihadi recruitment trends by Clint Watts, a former US Army Infantry Officer, FBI Special Agent and Executive Officer of the Combating Terrorism Center at West […]
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Burning Questions
Published on 16 Apr 2008 at 12:41 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, America, Arabs.
If this is true, then why do so many want to drive cabs here?
via Poligazette, Brookings poll finds 83 percent of Arabs take a dim view of the United States, and 70 percent have no confidence in the United States. The answer may be America’s top freedom and democracy rating, despite high Arab approval ratings for […]
The Suite Life of Ali al-Marri
Published on 15 Apr 2008 at 11:40 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, America.
Enemy combatant in the Charleston brig enjoys several cells converted to rooms for his use exercise equipment, a laptop, cable TV, and a 400-volume personal Islamic library. Try flushing that down the toilet. via Chron:
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Memo to McCain
Published on 9 Apr 2008 at 7:54 am.
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Filed under Iraq, Iran, al qaeda.
And the snarking classes. Hamas Iraq accuses al-Qaeda in Iraq of ties to Iran, and gets specific. “The U.S. is our main enemy but a more dangerous enemy is Iran.” MEMRI:
Onward Christian,
Published on 20 Mar 2008 at 8:35 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, Pope.
Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Wiccan, whatever soldiers vs. Islamic terrorism. I have to go with the Vatican on this. OBL is out of line suggesting the Pope is part of a New Crusade. A little more support from Ben XVI for the Global Crusade on Terrorism would be greatly appreciated.
Malkin: Mo Rage at Motoons
Toon Up
Published on 19 Mar 2008 at 10:55 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, Europe.
Bin Laden’s a little behind the Motoon curve, but he does live in a cave in Waziristan. The “intelligent ones” will get tooned if they don’t smarten up. AFP:
About That Report
Published on 14 Mar 2008 at 7:07 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, Saddam, Intel.
Other views re direct operational links and lack thereof:
Hot Air: Yeah, but what about the IIS contacts with Al Qaeda and the conclusion that Saddam was nurturing of global jihad as one of the few tools left in his “coercion” toolbox?
Weekly Standard: Yeah, but what about the “considerable overlap” and “de facto links.” You know, when […]
Fine AQI Whine
Published on 13 Mar 2008 at 11:14 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
MEMRI weighs in with some excerpts from last month’s AQI whinefest:
Shabby Reputation
Published on 9 Mar 2008 at 9:44 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, saudi arabia, money.
Grand Mufti tells Saudis not to give their money to people with “shabby reputations.” Meanwhile, Saudis who have donated to “an organization that is known for its evil” lately have a grace period in which to report themselves. Or else. Arab News:
Blow Me Up Once
Published on 3 Mar 2008 at 7:11 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Pakistan, Taliban.
Shame on you. Blow me up twice … you know the old saying. So al Qaeda and the backward semi-literates of the Taliban have learned nothing from Global Jihad’s miserable experience in Iraq. Gateway has the roundup on the suicide bombing of a tribal meeting to discuss peace that drew thousands in Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier Province. Meanwhile, U.S. counterinsurgency […]
Ralph al-Kramden
Published on 2 Mar 2008 at 8:01 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
Wants to send his wife to the moon. Related, but different, “Does this bomb vest make me look fat?”
The Palestinian Card
Published on 18 Feb 2008 at 11:38 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, Palestinians.
More evidence AQ in Iraq is on the ropes. MEMRI:
Patient Confidentiality Violated
Published on 14 Feb 2008 at 6:32 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
Among other things. Al Qaeda accused of using hospital administrators to recruit . mentally retarded suicide bombers.
The only surprising thing about this is that al Qaeda still has the time and resources to go through such a complex conscription process, but that may be, as the U.S. military suggests, a sign of desperation. They are […]
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“This Has To Happen.”
Published on 12 Feb 2008 at 7:05 am.
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Filed under GWOT, al qaeda.
Julie Sweeney Roth at the Boston Herald:
9/11 Charges
Published on 11 Feb 2008 at 1:00 pm.
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Filed under GWOT, al qaeda.
Murder, war crimes charges for six Guantanamo detainees in military tribunals. About time.
First Iraq, Now the Paks
Published on 10 Feb 2008 at 8:59 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, Pakistan.
If he were an American pol, he’d be on life support. The art’s a joke. The news is real. Poll finds plummeting support for the Taliban, Osama bin Laden.
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Wasteland Desert
Published on 10 Feb 2008 at 10:27 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
I could have told them that. But when Al Qaeda surveys the landscape in Iraq, and doesn’t like what it sees, it’s not talking about the sandy bits. It’s the AQ hearts and minds campaign, which has failed to flower no matter how much blood AQ waters it with.
Belated check in with the long silent Fadhil brothers […]
Kid Vid
Published on 6 Feb 2008 at 9:26 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
It’s kind of like the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, or Hannah Montana, only with black balaclavas, AKs, loyalty unto death to al-Qaeda.
Great, Briton
Published on 3 Feb 2008 at 10:24 am.
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Filed under Iraq, Iran, al qaeda, Europe, Britain, Afghanistan, Canada, Pakistan.
“We shall abandon them in the mountains! We shall abandon them in the cities! We shall run like frightened children! Out of my way, I’m trying to surrender!”
Happy Martyrdom Day!
Published on 1 Feb 2008 at 7:23 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Islam.
Abu Laith al-Libi, enjoying the pleasures of paradise, compliments of your tax dollars!
Grinding Campaign
Published on 29 Jan 2008 at 9:37 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, military.
Predicted to dislodge AQ in Mosul:
Questions
Published on 29 Jan 2008 at 12:04 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Pakistan.
Keith Ryan, Homeland Security attache to the United States Embassy in Islamabad, is dead. Local boy, son of a top Boston Globe sports columnist. Shot in the head. The initial official word is suicide, but that is now in question. Reuters first:
Final Battle
Published on 26 Jan 2008 at 9:43 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, military.
Sounds like famous last words, but that’s what al-Maliki says is shaping up in Ninevah. UK Telegraph:
A First
Published on 25 Jan 2008 at 10:00 am.
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Filed under Iraq, Iran, pols, media, al qaeda.
The long-term strategic agreement with Iraq would be an alarming one, according to this article that offers a critical look at i’s that must be dotted, t’s that must be crossed, but fails to note how alarming the lack of an agreement might be. Boston Globe:
Coalition of the Killing
Published on 24 Jan 2008 at 9:35 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Islam.
Coming apart at the seams. AQ calls for unity vs. Crusader threat in increasingly unpopular Global Jihad on Tourism.
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Not A Real Terrorist
Published on 22 Jan 2008 at 9:25 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, crime, moronocy, punishment.
And they were mean to him, says the judge. So Marcia Cook splits the baby, gives Padilla 17 years instead of the 30-to-life called for by federal sentencing guidelines.
What You Done For Jihad Lately?
Published on 22 Jan 2008 at 8:57 pm.
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Filed under media, al qaeda.
Is the big question for al-Zawahri as frustrated AQ fans post questions.
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Bin Laden Peace Initiative
Published on 18 Jan 2008 at 8:40 am.
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Filed under GWOT, al qaeda, moronocy.
This should be good. I’m starting to like this guy.
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Pak Fort Overrun
Published on 17 Jan 2008 at 8:26 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, military, Pakistan, Taliban.
Khyber Rifles, Fort Apache, take your pick, as Pakistan’s Frontier Constabulary is overrun by Pak Taliban. Wildly conflicting reports on whether they put up a fight or not, though.
Al Qaeda Weighs In
Published on 7 Jan 2008 at 6:57 am.
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Filed under GWOT, al qaeda, Pakistan.
On Waziristan peace talks, offs 8 tribal elders who were talking to Pak security forces.
If not AQ, then Taliban, or someone who shares their goals, not to put to fine a point on it. H/t Reader Steve who suggests these scalps belong to NYT, all the news that’s fit for a jihadi headsup, but I’d […]
Defeat Fast-Moving
Published on 6 Jan 2008 at 12:00 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda.
Abu Haw Haw/Taliban Rose Azzam al-Amriki rips up his U.S. passort dramatically for the camera, warns Bush re ME trip, helpfully explains extent of U.S. defeat:
Annihilation Soon
Published on 21 Dec 2007 at 3:11 pm.
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Filed under GWOT, al qaeda, money.
Head of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan promises, via MEMRI:
“Allah willing, America will soon be annihilated, just like the USSR was annihilated. We are convinced of this.
Questions for No. 2
Published on 21 Dec 2007 at 8:17 am.
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Filed under media, al qaeda.
Yours and mine, at Pajamas.
Interview With No. 2
Published on 19 Dec 2007 at 9:00 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda.
AQ is offering journalists a chance to interview No. 2.
Pop Quiz
Published on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:36 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda, military.
Test your knowledge of current events. Quick, which version more closely matches your understanding of the situation in Iraq:
Just Say No
Published on 8 Dec 2007 at 9:23 am.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
To Jihad. Euro-Muslims vs. al-Jazeera. MEMRI:
Vexed, AQ Ties, Videotape
Published on 8 Dec 2007 at 8:57 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Intel.
Because it is now the policy of the United States that the nation’s wartime intelligence business will be conducted in public, it was wrong of the CIA to deprive al-Jazeera of this B-roll offering. NYT:
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GETOSAMA
Published on 29 Nov 2007 at 11:16 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, moronocy.
NY DMV is concerned vanity plate might be “obscene, lewd, lascivious, derogatory to a particular ethnic group or patently offensive.” Not clear to whom or what ethnic group capturing a murderer might be obscene, lewd, lascivious, derogatory or patently offensive, but I’m looking forward to hearing what the DMV has to say in court.
Tide Ebbing
Published on 29 Nov 2007 at 11:05 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda, Europe.
Osama gives the Euros their marching orders. As usual, the blatherfest is somewhat irony-laden.
AQ in Iran
Published on 10 Nov 2007 at 7:43 pm.
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Filed under Iran, al qaeda, saudi arabia.
Not exactly news. Some interesting detail, if real. I’m trying to think of a reason why it wouldn’t be. MEMRI:
Crusaders Shattered, Byzantines Crushed
Published on 26 Oct 2007 at 4:08 pm.
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Filed under al qaeda.
OK, here’s a long version of the Osama rant from earlier this week, and all I have to say is, that guy needs to get out of the cave. I think the reason al-Jazeera didn’t run the whole thing is they found it too embarrassing. MEMRI:
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Suicide-Bombing the Messenger
Published on 25 Oct 2007 at 10:13 pm.
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Filed under media, al qaeda.
Well, not yet, but it’s only a matter of time. Al-Jazeera slammed by jihadis.
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Infidel Alert!
Published on 25 Oct 2007 at 10:55 am.
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Filed under al qaeda, Afghanistan.
MEMRI: Jihad Commander in Afghanistan Sheikh Al-Ustadh Yasser in New Al-Sahab Video: “The American is an Infidel Fighting the Muslims – Hence, the Muslims Must Fight Him Everywhere.”
Osama Lied
Published on 22 Oct 2007 at 11:34 pm.
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Filed under Iraq, al qaeda.
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