I still wouldn't be surprised if a video comes out, but I agree that this guy probably did not personally kill our soldiers. We have heard about 5 different names floated as the new leader of AQ in Iraq, so I think this one is just taking advantage of the situation to try to make a name for himself and make it clear that he is the "real" leader.
My guess is that it means that they're slaughtering their enemies like animals.
Livius, I agree. I think that if it was the so-called new "annointed" leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, he would have used this situation to the fullest - strung it out for awhile -- come out on video - showing his strength and machissmo and had a real "coming out" party.
I am so saddened for the families of these men -- and all our guys who suffer for our freedom.
I read your bio. Fue a collegio en Miami. Tengo mucho amigos de Cuba. I am not Latin, but love languages and am always working on perfecting my Spanish.
I live in California - a very liberal state -- and in the San Francisco Bay Area (outer bay) so I know how you feel. We all have to stick together!