Clark appealed to group suspected of terror link (For Support)

New York Daily News ^ | 1/30/04 | JAMES GORDON MEEK

[kattracks]

WASHINGTON - Retired Gen. Wesley Clark sought the political support of a Muslim group that is under FBI investigation for terror ties, sources told the Daily News.

The Democratic presidential candidate's videotaped message was played Dec. 27 in Chicago for the annual conference of the Muslim American Society and the Islamic Circle of North America - a Queens group being probed by the FBI counterterrorism agents, said two federal law enforcement officials.

Both groups have held conferences featuring speakers accused of terror ties and have published material supporting suicide bombings against Israel.

Clark campaign spokesman Matt Bennett said yesterday they were unaware of the allegations or the FBI probe.

"I wish I could be there with you in person," Clark said in his four-minute video. "I hope I will have your support in the months and years ahead." An audiotape of the Clark speech was provided by terrorism investigator Steven Emerson and first aired on MSNBC.

Two past conference speakers face terror-related indictments and a third is identified in FBI reports as a Hamas terror leader. In March 2002, American Muslim magazine - described as "the voice of [the Muslim American Society]" - interviewed assassinated Hamas leader Abu Bakr's wife, who said she was "willing to give my life and the lives of my children" and advocated "standing beside the families of the martyrs."

Another article explained that "martyr operations are not suicide."

Islamic Circle President Talat Sultan and Muslim American Society spokesman Raeed Tayeh denied their groups have terror ties.

Originally published on January 30, 2004

[Lion in Winter]

Oh, this is RICH!

Wonder if he mentioned his support for bosnians and albanians as a way of earning the muslim's groups support and $$$$$$?

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Wesley Clark = American Traitor!

[mystery-ak]

Who do you think the terrorist want elected in Nov.....certainly not George Bush.

[ohioman]

I have been saying something similar to you for awhile...If I were a terrorist, I sure as hell would vote Democrat.

[mystery-ak]

As far as Im concerned we only have one issue the WOT, without national security, nothing else matters.

[Skywarner]

"As far as Im concerned we only have one issue the WOT, without national security, nothing else matters."

Exactly!!! When will the Dems (well, most of them) get it???

[LongsforReagan]

Well, this explains the support he gets from Clinton.

[ohioman]

To hell with that being bipartisan. Every one of sound minds knows that the demorats are wimps to the 1st degree when it comes to National Security. There is a reason only about 10-12% of the military vote demorat.

[ohioman]

Exactly, the WOT is the most important issue. The only way we lose is with a demoncat President.

[Incorrigible]

This is also the same group that donated to Hillary Clinton during her Senate run. Her staff disguised the donation as being from the Museum American Society. It was latter uncovered but of course, had no effect on her popularity.

[JLAGRAYFOX]

My friend your rabid cursing means nothing to me at all. You can curse and rant until all the cows come home and it will not change the fact that Wesley Clark is a traitor to the USA! First of all, the man is unbalanced, has an ego that won't quit and that is exactly why he was fired! All the wounds, medals and service in the world will not help him. He is a two face traitor to the USA and always will be. The wisdom of the American people, even the members of the Bill Clinton 911 causing Democrat Party, will remove Clark from contention within a week or two! Your great boy is toast and you should face up to it! Wesley Clark is nothing but a tool for the Clintons, and his fifteen minutes of fame are quickly coming to an end. So curse if you must but, Wesley is going back the traitor black hole he came from very shortly! You can bank on it!

[JLAGRAYFOX]

My friend your rabid cursing means nothing to me at all. You can curse and rant until all the cows come home and it will not change the fact that Wesley Clark is a traitor to the USA! First of all, the man is unbalanced, has an ego that won't quit and that is exactly why he was fired! All the wounds, medals and service in the world will not help him. He is a two face traitor to the USA and always will be. The wisdom of the American people, even the members of the Bill Clinton 911 causing Democrat Party, will remove Clark from contention within a week or two! Your great boy is toast and you should face up to it! Wesley Clark is nothing but a tool for the Clintons, and his fifteen minutes of fame are quickly coming to an end. So curse if you must but, Wesley is going back the traitor black hole he came from very shortly! You can bank on it!