Posted on 12/18/2004 8:50:29 PM PST by Jim Robinson
NEW evidence of Osama Bin Laden’s attempts to acquire radioactive material for a “dirty bomb” has been revealed by an aide to the Al-Qaeda leader. In a book to be published shortly, the insider shows that Bin Laden bowed to pressure from hawks within the terror group’s leadership to buy the material through supporters in Chechnya. He had initially been cautious about such a dramatic increase in its armoury.
It is the first time that such a senior Al-Qaeda figure has revealed the internal tensions and debates within the group, and shows it was far less unified than had been thought.
During the American bombardment of Tora Bora in Afghanistan where the leadership had fled in 2001, the book says, Al-Qaeda was hopelessly split and faith in Bin Laden declined. Bin Laden had also fallen out with Mullah Omar, the Taliban leader.
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Atef had been a leading hawk and chief advocate of obtaining weapons of mass destruction. He had wanted radioactive material to be stored on US territory for use in a fast and direct response to any aggression against Afghanistan.
Bin Laden was more cautious, warning his followers that such a plan was “like a genie in a bottle” which could have untold consequences for Al-Qaeda. He was persuaded, however, by hardline supporters who argued that such weapons would give Al-Qaeda a powerful propaganda tool.
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The main criticism was that Bin Laden had substantially underestimated US determination to destroy his organisation. The Al-Qaeda leader had believed that the 9/11 attacks, coming after the East African embassy attacks and the attempted sinking of the USS Cole, would deter America from invading Afghanistan.
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Thank you that is good what you write Be strong America good country!
"The main criticism was that Bin Laden had substantially underestimated US determination to destroy his organisation. The Al-Qaeda leader had believed that the 9/11 attacks, coming after the East African embassy attacks and the attempted sinking of the USS Cole, would deter America from invading Afghanistan."
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This is just more evidence that Clinton's weak response to terrorism encouraged them and they underestimated President Bush.
"The main criticism was that Bin Laden had substantially underestimated US determination to destroy his organisation. The Al-Qaeda leader had believed that the 9/11 attacks, coming after the East African embassy attacks and the attempted sinking of the USS Cole, would deter America from invading Afghanistan." That evil person do not know strong good America persons! I am happy America strong President George W. Bush again that person make America good coutnry strong again that is good! Thank you
Thank God that President Bush had the guts to respond like he did.
Sorry I misread, I thought it was a dirty boob.
The questions now are whether bin Laden obtained the nuclear material and is it here or where is it?
Not to be cavalier, but Abu Walid al-Misri isn't the only one who believes Osama Bin Laden is still seeking a WMD.
It's well established that Bin Laden is seeking or may have obtained nuclear materials.
Wasn't there some recent news about the religious Mullahs "gave permission" to Bin Laden to use nukes against the US?
/admiration off
BTTT
Attention, Osama:
You need to cut down on the Afghan hash.
US Warns Egypt and Israel of Al Qaeda Threat: Chemical or Marine Terror Possible
http://www.debka.com/article.php?aid=951
"At the beginning of December, Washington warned Jerusalem and Cairo of a planned major al Qaeda attack in one of their cities – possibly even with chemical weapons.
In addition, the Americans and the British warned Israel and Egypt to beware of large-scale maritime strikes in the Mediterranean, Gulf of Aqaba, the Red Sea or the Suez Canal. One possible method is the familiar one of suicides aboard speedboats crammed with explosives ramming merchant vessels and oil tankers; but another way could be to hijack vessels and scuttle them in the Suez Canal to block the international waterway.
This stratagem would create international havoc. Even if it failed, marine insurance premiums in these waterways would rise and sea freight rates would shoot up on the routes from China to the West. "
Or it could be done by setting off a dirty bomb...
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