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1 posted on 02/28/2004 7:17:27 AM PST by Luis Gonzalez
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To: Luis Gonzalez
"The radio quoted its reporter as saying bin Laden had been in custody for a period of time, but a U.S. announcement of the capture was being withheld by President Bush until closer to the November election."

This has Terry McAuliffe written all over it.

2 posted on 02/28/2004 7:18:38 AM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Unless the world is made safe for Democracy, Democracy won't be safe in the world.)
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1087281/posts?page=29#29
3 posted on 02/28/2004 7:20:36 AM PST by ASA Vet ("Anyone who signed up after 11/28/97 is a newbie")
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To: Luis Gonzalez
These are not strong denials. Hope rises.
6 posted on 02/28/2004 7:29:41 AM PST by Thebaddog (Woof this!)
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Actually, the "captured in time for the election" is not a bad story when you consider it's other aspects. It would also mean that OBL has been our honored guest at a government owned and operated facility in a garden spot like Diego Garcia, Gitmo and so on.

During his delightful stay, he would have been served by a professional staff of, oh, CIA folks who have tended his every need. His health issues would have been monitored by US doctors and he would have been given the very latest in mediacl attention including, probably, some new experimental drugs. Six months of cozy chats without interference from his Saudi masters might have been informative.

Election surprise or not, the dem crap weasels are going to whine no matter when we get him. And, if we don't have him on election eve, you know they'll whine about that.

8 posted on 02/28/2004 7:35:14 AM PST by Tacis
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"I don't have any reason to think it's true,"

No reason to "think" it's true if he "knows" it's true.

"Things are going well, and we believe we will eventually catch all the leaders of al-Qaida, but I know nothing of that report,"

This one knows nothing "personally" of the report but perhaps knows something about what "others" have said about the report.

"We have neither arrested Osama nor we have any information about him,"

"We" don't but "they" do.

I don't know that these statements are parsed, but they certainly could be.
10 posted on 02/28/2004 8:48:45 AM PST by jonboy
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I wonder if Osama would be considered such a martyr if we gave him a sex-change operation, and insisted that's the way we found him!
11 posted on 02/28/2004 9:16:02 AM PST by Solamente
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Luis, this is sure to drive the DU'ers and the DNC off on a feeding frenzy.
13 posted on 02/28/2004 10:04:16 AM PST by ClintonBeGone (John Kerry is the Democrat's Bob Dole)
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Considering the track record of govts, this denial is almost proof postive we do have him.
14 posted on 02/28/2004 10:18:45 AM PST by swarthyguy (You have to remember that if you grow thorns, you will not harvest roses - Ayman Al-Zawahiri)
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To: Luis Gonzalez; ASA Vet; ErnBatavia; Thebaddog; Tacis; theFIRMbss; jonboy; Solamente; ...
I agree, it's a DNC dirty trick, a la the "October Surprise" lie from those lying liars who lie. The "October Surprise" backfired, however, because no one gave it any credence. Any credibility that it may have begun with fell apart rather quickly; the whole fake story appears as gospel on the paranoid websites around the world.

And if we do give credence to this new Iranian claim, we'll also have to give credence to this:
Iranian News Agency Alleges Presidential Candidate John Kerry Sends Email Message
According to an article published in the Tehran Times, the office of U.S. Senator and leading Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry sent an email message to the Mehr News Agency. The following is the article as it appeared in English : [1]

"The office of Senator John Kerry, the frontrunner in the Democratic presidential primary in the U.S., sent the Mehr News Agency an email saying that Kerry will try to repair the damage done by the incumbent president if he wins the election. The text of the e-mail follows:

"'As Americans who have lived and worked extensively overseas, we have personally witnessed the high regard with which people around the world have historically viewed the United States. Sadly, we are also painfully aware of how the actions and the attitudes demonstrated by the U.S. government over the past three years have threatened the goodwill earned by presidents of both parties over many decades and put many of our international relationships at risk.

"'It is in the urgent interests of the people of the United States to restore our country's credibility in the eyes of the world. America needs the kind of leadership that will repair alliances with countries on every continent that have been so damaged in the past few years, as well as build new friendships and overcome tensions with others.

"'We are convinced that John Kerry is the candidate best qualified to meet this challenge. Senator Kerry has the diplomatic skill and temperament as well as a lifetime of accomplishments in [the] field of international affairs. He believes that collaboration with other countries is crucial to efforts to win the war on terror and make America safer.

"'An understanding of global affairs is essential in these times, and central to this campaign. Kerry has the experience and the understanding necessary to successfully restore the United States to its position of respect within the community of nations. He has the judgment and vision necessary to assure that the United States fulfills a leadership role in meeting the challenges we face throughout the world.

"'The current Administration's policies of unilateralism and rejection of important international initiatives, from the Kyoto Accords to the Biological Weapons Convention, have alienated much of the world and squandered remarkable reserves of support after 9/11. This climate of hostility affects us all, but most especially impacts those who reside overseas. Disappointment with current U.S. leadership is widespread, extending not just to the corridors of power and politics, but to the man and woman on the street as well.

"'We believe John Kerry is the Democrat who can go toe-to-toe against the current Administration on national security and defense issues. We also remain convinced that John Kerry has the best chance of beating the incumbent in November, and putting America on a new course that will lead to a safer, more secure, and more stable world.'"

15 posted on 02/28/2004 12:44:30 PM PST by SunkenCiv (*** The left isn't cognitively closed, because it isn't cognitive in the first place! ***)
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Denied he was captured a long time ago? Have they denied he was captured recently?
19 posted on 02/28/2004 1:13:29 PM PST by mewzilla
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Osama Bin Dead a long time now. IMO.
28 posted on 02/28/2004 2:29:01 PM PST by savedbygrace
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