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The Fruit-of-the-Loom Bomber Fails
http://wmbriggs.com/blog/?p=1556 ^ | William M. Briggs

Posted on 12/27/2009 1:27:20 AM PST by mattstat

The guy was caught and nobody was hurt, but it is still too early for the obvious joke of the futility of bombing Detroit.

So, as everybody already knows, on a Northwest Airlines flight to the Motor City, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to set his underwear on fire, hoping for an explosion. No jokes there, either.

The print media has, unlike the Fort Hood shooting, immediately labeled the failed attack terrorism (or man caused disaster, if you’re an Obama supporter). They have also diligently pointed out that Abdulmutallab was a Christian.

Just kidding!

He was actually a Buddhist.

Another joke!

Maybe Abdulmutallab was a Jew? Shintoist? Taoist? Zoroastrianist? Another devotee of Haile Selassie?

Actually, there is no indication in any major media organization of the man’s religion, or lack of it. The Fruit-of-the-Loom Bomber—for that shall be his name evermore—might have been an atheist.

However, even The Freep, the undead paper of the undead city that was targeted, has refused to speculate on this important topic.

But perhaps there are clues?...

(Excerpt) Read more at wmbriggs.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: detroit; northwestairlines; terrorist
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1 posted on 12/27/2009 1:27:20 AM PST by mattstat
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To: mattstat; Salamander; Slings and Arrows; Markos33; JoeProBono
"Another devotee of Haile Selassie? "

He come to dees United States to have BIG FUN at our Merry New Year!

Maboolah! Maboolah! Mahboolah! Ha! Ha!


2 posted on 12/27/2009 1:37:37 AM PST by shibumi (" ..... then we will fight in the shade.")
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To: mattstat
There are reports that he had the explosives secured next to his groin.

Thus allow me to be the first to offer what I imagine will be several ribald remarks:

"Talk about getting your rocks off!" lol

3 posted on 12/27/2009 1:55:45 AM PST by Conservative Vermont Vet ((One of ONLY 37 Conservatives in the People's Republic of Vermont. Socialists and Progressives All))
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To: Conservative Vermont Vet

Good thing the plane and the other passengers were saved.

Too bad he didn’t vaporize his nether parts. Hope somebody gets a chance to finish the job for him sometime....


4 posted on 12/27/2009 2:09:57 AM PST by michigancatholic
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To: mattstat

I have flown that route one time.
In the really good times from 2000 till whenever.
KLM ran a nonstop flight between Memphis and Amsterdam.
It was great, but my last flight on that route had some excitement.
In a few seats behind me, but over in the center section, some little kids were turning around and making faces, I guess, at
some middle eastern guys.
Well, one of the guys took a piece of cardboard and marked on it “Boom Boom”.
Well, that did not go over very well.
When we landed in Memphis, we were told to remain seated... US marshals would be boarding the plane.
About six big and mean looking guys came up the isle from the gate. They had the list and told about 4 guys to get up and go with them.
They were detained until the next day.
Even though the guy thought he was making fun, it is a real no no on an international flight.

Sadly, the Memphis/Amsterdam flight was canceled, and now it is via Detroit, and not on KLM.


5 posted on 12/27/2009 2:16:44 AM PST by AlexW (Now in the Philippines . Happy not to be back in the USA for now.)
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To: mattstat

Hey, Jack! Which way's Mecca?


6 posted on 12/27/2009 2:19:27 AM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: shibumi
How about a bit of Irish Whiskey for ringing in the New Year?


7 posted on 12/27/2009 2:25:33 AM PST by GI Joe Fan (GI Joe represents Real American Heroes, not a bunch of globalist drones.)
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To: mattstat

“Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to set his underwear on fire”

Now we are going to have to go through the screening section naked.

Thanks Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.


8 posted on 12/27/2009 3:30:24 AM PST by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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To: mattstat
whatever he was he is now a peckerless wonder, which must be an agonizing circumstance to find oneself in for someone so hellbent on acquiring eternal sexual privilege with 21 virgins
9 posted on 12/27/2009 3:40:52 AM PST by blueplum
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To: michigancatholic
The “Wienie Roaster Bomber.”
10 posted on 12/27/2009 3:43:53 AM PST by 1776 Reborn
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To: mattstat

It’s ok ,the airlines have solved the problem by not letting anyone leave their seat for an hour before landing.

I suppose they make a last call announcement before the hour comes up.
“Anybody who has to use the toilet better get it done before the “last hour”.

Sounds stupid to me ,but I am sure this will assure the safety of everyone, “Although there is a good chance you might crap yourself”.


11 posted on 12/27/2009 4:18:12 AM PST by Venturer
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To: Conservative Vermont Vet
Boxers, Briefs or Boomers?
Hey is that a bomb in your pants or are you just hot to see me?
Unfortunately the bomb went off prematurely. Seems the fuse was too short!
12 posted on 12/27/2009 5:13:09 AM PST by dblshot
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To: Conservative Vermont Vet

I come to America and all I get is my package burn off. Don’t worry rag head they will graft pig skin to fix it. LOL


13 posted on 12/27/2009 5:19:59 AM PST by 70th Division (I love my country but fear my government!)
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To: dblshot

DEPENDS? ? ! ?


14 posted on 12/27/2009 5:22:19 AM PST by 70th Division (I love my country but fear my government!)
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To: mattstat

I believe the Fruit-of the Loom bomber lost his banana.


15 posted on 12/27/2009 5:44:11 AM PST by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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To: Conservative Vermont Vet

Has anyone heard of specific reports of his injuries? The media was describing them as 3rd degree burns to his lower body. The reports also said he didn’t appear to be in any pain. Is that consistent with 3rd degree burns?


16 posted on 12/27/2009 5:46:50 AM PST by thethirddegree
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To: dblshot

Sounds like premature immolation.


17 posted on 12/27/2009 5:48:28 AM PST by thethirddegree
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To: Venturer

he went to bathroom and emitted the syringe from his rear end. then took the syringe back at his seat and injected to the bad in his underwear.so now u will have to do this mr terrorist 1 1/2 hrs before landing


18 posted on 12/27/2009 5:57:18 AM PST by op2tima (peoplewhovoted for obama are responsiblefor ft hood and nwa/dal)
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To: mattstat

Holy Hanes, Ethyl


19 posted on 12/27/2009 5:58:55 AM PST by Waco (Stay as bootiful as ya are Karvile.)
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To: thethirddegree
Shock, maybe?

I saw a video tape, something along the lines of COPS: Uncensored .

There was a house fire and this guy comes out . He's been burned and his skin just peels off in large sheets.

The camera man tells the guy to have a seat and gets the attention of a cop and a fireman/EMT to try to assist him.

The burn victim wasn't making a sound. No screams, no cries, didn't say a word, but he was walking around as in a trance.

That was about the spookiest thing I'd ever seen.

20 posted on 12/27/2009 6:07:28 AM PST by csvset
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