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New Al-Qaida in Iraq tape calls for monthlong offensive (Unh Huh)
Associated Press ^ | April 20, 2008 | By OMAR SINAN

Posted on 04/20/2008 3:55:37 PM PDT by DGHoodini

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — A man claiming to be the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq vowed in an audiotape released Saturday to launch a monthlong offensive against U.S. troops.

There was no independent confirmation that the voice belonged to Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, also known as Abu Ayyub al-Masri, but it sounded exactly like the one heard on previous audiotapes.

Al-Muhajir has been the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq since his predecessor Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed in a U.S. airstrike northeast of Baghdad in 2006.

"We call on our beloved ones ... that each unit should present the head of an American as a gift to the charlatan Bush ... in addition to one of the apostate servants and slaves of the awakening (councils) during a one-month period," he said in the tape, posted on an Internet site known for its militant contents.

He made clear that the 30-day period begins from the day of the audiotape's release.

(Excerpt) Read more at ap.google.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: almasri; almuhajir; alqaeda; alqaedainiraq; alqaida; attack; globaljihad; head; internet; iraq; jihadpropaganda; uprising

1 posted on 04/20/2008 3:55:39 PM PDT by DGHoodini
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To: DGHoodini

Obviously a DNC coordinated campaign.


2 posted on 04/20/2008 3:58:28 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: DGHoodini

So that month would be October ... right?


3 posted on 04/20/2008 3:59:04 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: DGHoodini

Well well well.
We have a new head bad guy to kill.


4 posted on 04/20/2008 3:59:25 PM PDT by WorkerbeeCitizen (I get a GrandSon - Down with big brother.)
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To: DGHoodini

Not good. Rattlesnake cornered. They may well take everyone else down with them.


5 posted on 04/20/2008 4:00:48 PM PDT by txhurl
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To: Red_Devil 232

No..a month, starting yesterday.


6 posted on 04/20/2008 4:26:56 PM PDT by DGHoodini (Tin eared zeroes and Hollypukes comin...)
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To: DGHoodini
LOL!!! Those numb sculls have never fared well in any offensive against the USA in Iraq or Afghanistan. They fight like little wet featherless chickens.
7 posted on 04/20/2008 4:41:28 PM PDT by avacado
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To: WorkerbeeCitizen
They do that! The newest guy to show up gets the title of "Head of AQ" the guy who showed up yesterday is so relieved!

Yesterday Guy: "Hey, Achhhemed how long you been here?"

Achhhemed: Two hours, just got off the truck!

Yesterday Guy: Here, take these maps, cellphone and this decoder ring. See Ya! Oh and Allah Be With You!

Achhhemed: Why are you doing this? What does this mean?

Yesterday Guy: You are new leader AQ. Gotta Run!

8 posted on 04/20/2008 4:45:34 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: DGHoodini
Al Qaeda is desperate to regain ground lost during The Surge. They don't look like winners.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

9 posted on 04/20/2008 4:51:21 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Red_Devil 232

At first I thought AQ had something new from the head of AQ in Iraq, other than kill the infidels, we now have “bring my a head of an American” - like thats different.

Oh well, same AQ, different day.

At least they make good targets.


10 posted on 04/20/2008 4:53:30 PM PDT by WorkerbeeCitizen (I get a GrandSon - Down with big brother.)
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To: goldstategop

Sore loser syndrome eh?

I know our guys have taken Mookie down a few notches.


11 posted on 04/20/2008 4:56:17 PM PDT by WorkerbeeCitizen (I get a GrandSon - Down with big brother.)
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To: DGHoodini

Dear Abu Ayyub al-Masri:

How does it feel to have your nuts (if you even have something resembling nuts) in a vice that continues to ever-so-gently squeeze..... Hmmmmm?


12 posted on 04/20/2008 5:04:02 PM PDT by roaddog727 (BS does not get bridges built - the funk you see is the funk you do)
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