Posted on 03/16/2006 1:46:07 PM PST by jmc1969
The threat, contained in a letter dated 2002 and newly declassified by the U.S. military, shows the intimidation Arab countries face if they cooperate with the West. The letter came the same year the Emirates turned over to the United States a suspected mastermind of the deadly bombing of the USS Cole.
The UAE has kept making arrests, including the detention and handover to Pakistan in 2004 of a Pakistani suspect who allegedly trained thousands of al-Qaida fighters.
However, the issue of whether the country does enough to fight terrorism was at the center of a dispute in the United States over a Dubai company's plans — since abandoned — to run U.S. ports.
The group that issued the 2002 threat, calling itself "Qaida al-Jihad," or the Qaida (Base) of Holy War, also said in its letter that it had infiltrated the UAE's "security, censorship and monetary agencies, along with other agencies that should not be mentioned."
"You are an easier target than (the Americans); your homeland is exposed to us," the letter said. "There are many vital interests that will hurt you if we decided to harm them, especially since you rely on shameless tourism in your economic income."
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
"especially since you rely on shameless tourism in your economic income"
That is just funny.
Ping to more pre war documents.
UAE threatened by Arabs for their cooperation with the west.
This has the ring of truth to it making it even more clear what an ass Savage has been on the Ports issue. What makes his actions worse is that the driving force behind his show has been to be "not Limbaugh" for years now. Getting to the right of Limbaugh whenever he can is just his strategy for boosting his ratings. The national interest be damned if he thinks the Savage ratings are in play. Pathetic.
This story has what to do with Savage? He is a radio personality with a huge ego, just like the rest of them. He is also a staunch defender of America and American owned companies. Screw Dubai.
Thought you'd be interested in this.
Thank you. I have read the entire article and sent it to myself.
Savage butt-kissing Schumer over his stand on the UAE ports deal is what triggered the deluge of e-mails and phone calls to Congress on the subject. I think even Savage was surprised by his impact.
For the record, I heard the segment and it was compelling radio. I suppose if you are Savage that is all that matters. But media people, even entertainers, should be held to accounts for the consequences of their actions at least in time of war. This is a clear case of the "yelling fire in a crowded theatre" principle. So don't even bother mis-quoting the First Amendment to me.
Excellent article. But I keep getting interrupted from trying to find a way to tell Mr. Peach that I just HAVE to take four different colored pairs of sandals to the beach. LOL
Just make sure the screwing you give is worth the screwing you get.
Why would I possibly mis-quote the First Ammendment? Take a breath.
Inhale ... Exhale ....
Thanks, feel much better now.
Of course you do! In fact, you'll need to buy at least one pair while you're vacationing!
We already got the screwing and are doing the screwing back. What percentage of UAE citizens support Osama?
I'll bet I will, too. And a purse. LOL
And then of course I need my sneaks for walking. And beach sandals. 6 pairs of shoes. That's not so bad for one week, is it? LOL
Why don't you go take a poll? Emirates is ready when you are.
I believe they did take a poll and found out that three quarters of the populations supports him...
Why?
Do you have evidence that suggests this company, the individuals in charge of this company, would have endangered our security?
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