Posted on 05/07/2012 1:26:58 PM PDT by Perdogg
The CIA thwarted an ambitious plot by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner using a bomb with a sophisticated new design around the one-year anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden, The Associated Press has learned.
(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...
“The FBI is examining the latest bomb to see whether it could have passed through airport security and brought down an airplane, officials said. They said the device did not contain metal, meaning it probably could have passed through an airport metal detector. “
What a coincidence. That was the plot of ACT OF VALOR.
The terrorists wore suicide vests made with ceramic ball bearings to avoid metal detectors.
It’s not immediately clear what happened to the alleged bomber.
That’s because they detonated the bomb while he was wearing it I hope.
why say anything at all? It has come to the point in time that I do not believe ANYTHING anymore from this MSM or this White House.
If true kudos!
It could be because the whole story is BS.
At first I thought Bill Clinton had tried to take another tax write-off for a charitable donation of his underwear again.
We should investigate whether the CIA was racially profiling. I suspect so....
We should investigate whether the CIA was racially profiling. I suspect so....
We should investigate whether the CIA was racially profiling. I suspect so....
I thought the war on terror was over.
Maybe the threat of implanted Plastic explosive bombs that came out a week or two back, were in regards to this so called incident?
Agree. More election year BS.
Here's the answer.
The FBI is examining the latest bomb to see whether it could have passed through airport security and brought down an airplane, officials said. They said the device did not contain metal, meaning it probably could have passed through an airport metal detector. But it was not clear whether new body scanners used in many airports would have detected it.
Next article: "Study finds full body scanners effective in finding recent bomb, pat-downs failed."
At which point they will be able to demand that everyone consent to use them or not fly. (You can make a study suggest anything.) They will take advantage of every possible opportunity to advance their agenda.
I think the title should read,”Obama saves America again!”
If only Allah’s little helpers would apply the same effort to something that benifit would mankind.
“AQ to consult w Victoria Secrets in new counter-intel effort.”
Damn those four year old Caucasian girls/nuns/wheelchair bound elderly. They will destroy us.../s
If only Allah’s little helpers would apply the same effort to something that would benifit mankind.
I smell mushroom soil.
Well, explosive clothing for Muslims does tend to do that.
Got a joke in the mail the other day about a Muslim king asking an ambassador why in star trek there are Russians, Blacks, Chinese and English, but no Muslims. The ambassador leaned over and said that's because the story is set in the future...
Obama orcastrated the fiction of the killing bin Laden and the consequences were almost the destruction of an airliner and the murder of thousands of innocent
Kudos to the CIA.
That’s quite a handy tool they have there, Al-Qaeda.
>>”The ambassador leaned over and said that’s because the story is set in the future...”<<
Excellent punch line
well, just...damn
looks like we’re all going to have start flying commando
Could be, but Fox is finally "breaking" the story...
I’ve had bigger bombs in my underwear.
Good thing we released all those Taliban prisoners so we could have peace. (sarc.)
I guess we know how they found this guy now. Thanks for the info.
SANAA, Yemen — An airstrike Sunday killed a top Al-Qaeda leader on the FBI’s most wanted list for his role in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole warship, Yemeni officials said. The airstrike resembled earlier US drone attacks, but the US did not immediately confirm it.
Fahd al-Quso was hit by a missile as he stepped out of his vehicle, along with another Al-Qaeda operative in the southern Shabwa province, Yemeni military officials said. They were speaking on condition of anonymity in accordance with military regulations.
The airstrike came as the US and Yemen cooperate in a battle against Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen.
I heard about this on the radio and their story said “President Obama was informed about the plot in April and directed the CIA to take whatever steps necessary to prevent it. “
I thought, “Really? What amazing, bold leadership.”
It would’ve been worn by an Islamist jihadist, therefore the screening process would do nothing to keep the terrorist from boarding the plane.
BHO
1. Was this a composite bomber?
2. Did he look like Obama's son?
Michael Moore’s underwear are a threat to national security and life.
Your post is truly a keeper...awesome!
Now will they start profiling?
Time to remove Washington from Mount Rushmore. Make room for Hussein.
“Really? What amazing, bold leadership.”
His ability to see through the complexities of situations like this is... stunning!/s
My first thought was to wait and see if Al Qaeda whines and moans to see if it was legitimate. Then my 2nd thought was I wouldn't put it past this admin to bribe Al Qaeda to cover for them with a wink/wink that Obama will be able to do more to work with them after the election if they just go along with the phoney plot.
Meat Gazer in Chief foils Al-Queda plot... all by himself,again.
He’s like Rambo and Socrates in one awesome package. A legend in the making.
Fruit of the Boom ping!
But, he had a drafted letter ready in case the mission failed. /s
Re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2880872/posts
( official: Obama drafted letter to blame military in case Bin Laden mission failed)
“The official noted that the bomb “was never near a plane” and “never posed a risk.” The plot was disrupted well before it threatened Americans or U.S. allies, the official added.”
This whole things smells of BS.
Is that payable 'Dead or Alive'?
Meanwhile we need to start spreading the word far and wide via twitter, facebook, etc., that if a terrorist successfully uses an underwear bomb, then he will NEVER be able to enjoy those virgins in Paradise.
just like 10 megatons is a “weapon of mass destruction”, not pipe bombs.
You got to admit, a 10 megaton pipe bomb would be
a weapon of mass destruction, but kinda hard to hide.
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