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As much as I wish all this was all Al-Qaeda propoganda, Bin Laden doesn't appear to work that way.

Frankly, I believe they are completely focused and able to deliver us a significant hit. Unfortunately, I think they can probably obtain anything they want. They have the money, determination, and plenty of folks in the world that hate our guys.

His focus on the recent tape is indeed ominous. Almost pre-excusing his next attack on us.

http://smh.com.au/news/World/New-bin-Laden-tape-promises-attack-on-US/2006/04/23/1145730812349.html

New bin Laden tape promises attack on US
Email Print Normal font Large font April 23, 2006 - 11:14PM

Al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden issued an ominous new statement on AlJazeera television, appearing to justify attacks on civilians in the West.

"I say that this war is the joint responsibility of the people and the governments. While the war continues, the people renew their allegiance to their rulers and politicians and continue to send their sons to our countries to fight us," bin Laden said in an audio tape.

The al-Qaeda chieftain, who last issued a message via the satellite television broadcaster on January 19, said the people of Western countries were equally responsible with their governments for what he called "a Zionist (Jewish) crusaders (Christian) war on Islam".

He further said that the Western cut off of funds to the Palestinian Hamas-led government proved the US and Europe were at war with all Islamic people.

"The blockade which the West is imposing on the government of Hamas proves that there is a Zionist (Jewish) crusaders (Christian) war on Islam," the tape said.

It was the first new message from bin Laden since January 19. That tape was posted in full on a website a month later and included a vow by the terrorist leader never to be captured alive.

"I have sworn to only live free. Even if I find bitter the taste of death, I don't want to die humiliated or deceived," bin Laden said, in the 11 minute, 26 second tape.

In that message, bin Laden offered the United States a long-term truce but also said his al-Qaeda terror network would soon launch a fresh attack on American soil.