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Bin Laden slams capitalism in new video
Yahoo!/AP ^ | September 8, 2007 | Lee Keath

Posted on 09/08/2007 6:40:30 AM PDT by bamahead

In a new video released ahead of the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden made no overt threats but lectured Americans on the Iraq war and criticized global capitalism, calling its leaders the real terrorists.

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The 30-minute video was obtained by the SITE Institute, a Washington-based group that monitors terrorist messages, and provided to the Associated Press.

American officials said the U.S. government had obtained a copy even though the video had not been posted yet by al-Qaida — and intelligence agencies were studying the video to determine whether it was authentic and to look for clues about bin Laden's health.

In the video, a short excerpt of which was broadcast to the Arab world by Al-Jazeera television, bin Laden attacked capitalism, multinational corporations and globalization.

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Several current and former government officials said they believed an American — 28-year-old Adam Gadahn — may have written at least part of the speech.

Gadahn, who has been charged with treason and supporting terrorism for serving as an al-Qaida propagandist, has appeared in several past al-Qaida-produced videos, lecturing against capitalism and globalization and making insider references to American culture.

"It has Adam Gadahn written all over it," one former senior intelligence official said of bin Laden's tape, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: adamgadahn; binladen; capitalism; liberaltalkingpoints; osamabinladen; sixthanniversary; video
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To: From One - Many
I do too. I look forward to them. He makes our point. I loved the part of the 2 1/2% tax all though he wasn’t very clear on the point. Was he talking about 2 1/2% of our GDP for this tribute or was he talking about an individual dehmi tax?

I like Jefferson’s answer to Muslims the best.

MILLLIONS FOR DEVENCE, NOT ONE CENT IN TRIBUTE.

21 posted on 09/08/2007 7:15:51 AM PDT by BMC1 (ISLAM AND DEMOCRATS ARE THE ARMY OF SATAN. THEY ARE AL-MUFSIDOON (CRIMINALS BOUND FOR HELL.))
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To: MNJohnnie
"You know, you could be right. Good make up artist could make up a similar shaped person to look like Binny."


22 posted on 09/08/2007 7:17:02 AM PDT by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)
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To: bamahead

Why would Osama like capitalism? It’s responsible for most of the material and economic progress the West has made in the last few hundred years.

Better to tend goats and live in relative misery.


23 posted on 09/08/2007 7:17:27 AM PDT by popdonnelly (Our first responsibility is to keep the power of the Presidency out of the hands of the Clintons.)
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To: MNJohnnie
Not parody. TRUTH. Freedom of speech is wonderful until you use it to undermine the country and help the enemy. It then becomes TRAITOROUS.
24 posted on 09/08/2007 7:18:27 AM PDT by BMC1 (ISLAM AND DEMOCRATS ARE THE ARMY OF SATAN. THEY ARE AL-MUFSIDOON (CRIMINALS BOUND FOR HELL.))
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To: Brilliant
or there has been a hidden anti-capitalist agenda from the beginning —which might explain why the Dems have inexplicably sided with the Muslims in the War on Terror. Apparently, they were in on it.

Bingo

And they started by pushing the Politically Correct, anti-Free Speech agenda years ago, to mute our voices. And they are increasing the 'hate speech' laws to further keep us quiet =

It's working worldwide. We are falling in line with the "Do not "offend" us, or we'll cut you off at the knees..." No, wait. It's "We'll cut off your head."

And we, like sheep, apologize at any perceived 'offense' = are we going to Be lambs led to the ....?

There may still be time in the U.S. = if we stop this cr*p about "teaching the pubbies a lesson" and letting the henchmen of the muzzies continue in office.

And how about using the media to deflate the slimy OBL = Why not ask how a coward, who hides like a rat in a cave, should be looked up to as a leader of anything?

Compare him to any leaders back through thousands of years. A "leader" LEADS = he is out in front of his troops = he doesn't hide in caves and send everyone else out in harms way - to blow themselves up as the glorious path to life ever-after with the virgins - etc - Why not lead by example? That's what LEADERS do =

It would be so easy to make OBL a laughing stock - a cowardly, beady eyed rat who keeps his dirty hide safe, cowering in a mountain cave...

But no. The media and the pols give him all the air time and credence as being relative that he wants - he plays the media like a fiddle - and none will ask: "Why is this guy even relevant? This coward that hides in caves = he is hardly a leader."

25 posted on 09/08/2007 7:18:50 AM PDT by maine-iac7 ( "...but you can't fool all of the people all the time." LINCOLN)
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To: Earthdweller

Hey, in addition to the nice dye job, he’s had cosmetic work on his nose, too.


26 posted on 09/08/2007 7:18:57 AM PDT by popdonnelly (Our first responsibility is to keep the power of the Presidency out of the hands of the Clintons.)
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To: popdonnelly

Wait until Chavez flies to his cave to give bin Laden a hug. Then we’ve got him.


27 posted on 09/08/2007 7:20:01 AM PDT by popdonnelly (Our first responsibility is to keep the power of the Presidency out of the hands of the Clintons.)
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To: popdonnelly

Actually he’s a hypocrite. He and his family own the biggest construction company is Saudi Arabia.


28 posted on 09/08/2007 7:20:14 AM PDT by BMC1 (ISLAM AND DEMOCRATS ARE THE ARMY OF SATAN. THEY ARE AL-MUFSIDOON (CRIMINALS BOUND FOR HELL.))
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To: bamahead
In other news, Osama Bin Laden is now in fourth place in the Democrat primary polls in Iowa and New Hampshire. Chris Mathews speculates that either Osama or Barack Obama will have to change names in order to avoid confusion on the ballot.
29 posted on 09/08/2007 7:21:03 AM PDT by Bernard (The Fairness Doctrine should be applied to people who follow the rules to come to America legally)
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To: BenLurkin

He has offered the Democrats amnesty, they can join him in Islam. An offer they can’t refuse.


30 posted on 09/08/2007 7:21:32 AM PDT by ANGGAPO (LayteGulfBeachClub)
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To: Bernard

Maybe we could get UBL to show up for the next democrat debate.

I would watch that one. Interesting idea..


31 posted on 09/08/2007 7:24:45 AM PDT by BMC1 (ISLAM AND DEMOCRATS ARE THE ARMY OF SATAN. THEY ARE AL-MUFSIDOON (CRIMINALS BOUND FOR HELL.))
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To: Thermalseeker
I'm not convinced that the pictures being floated now are UBL, though. If you look closely and compare to known photo's, the brow line is different, the nose is different and the breadth at the shoulder line isn't the same. It's a pretty close match, but I don't think it's UBL.

that was my first impression -= I am a portrait artist, so those small distinctions stand out to my eye.

I wonder at the rush to 'verify' that it's his voice. I'd like to see a more in depth analysis of that.

In light of the fact that the last 'tape' of OBL was shown to be an old one - I am dubious. Why would they needed to put out an old tape, trying to pass it off as current, if the rat were still using air?

32 posted on 09/08/2007 7:26:10 AM PDT by maine-iac7 ( "...but you can't fool all of the people all the time." LINCOLN)
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To: bamahead

“Bin Laden slams capitalism in new video”

He really is a Democrat, isn’t he!?


33 posted on 09/08/2007 7:27:15 AM PDT by VOA
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To: bamahead

Let it be widely known that Adam Gadahn is a secret American operative who has infiltrated Al Qaeda.

Then, grab a fresh bag of pork rinds and watch the fireworks begin.


34 posted on 09/08/2007 7:31:40 AM PDT by Stallone (Free Republic - The largest collection of volunteer Freedom Fighters the world has ever known)
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To: Stallone
Rumor is that Bush and the GOP are producing these videos.

However, I find nothing to be suspicious.


35 posted on 09/08/2007 7:39:08 AM PDT by Stallone (Free Republic - The largest collection of volunteer Freedom Fighters the world has ever known)
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To: Stallone
You are correct......There was a private conversation with Adam Gadahn, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, last week. bin Laden wants into the race to run as a democrat, but needless to say, bin views the situation as sticky. bin Laden knows he has the name recognition, but is worried about being picked up at the swearing in ceremony after elected. Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy all pledged support to bin Laden should he decide to enter the race, and meet their dollar amount price.

I too understand Adam Gadahn is working as a double agent. He allegedly attended the meeting, and gave this scoop from the inside, after the meeting. The democrat's house of cards may be about to tumble.

36 posted on 09/08/2007 7:39:41 AM PDT by From One - Many (Trust the Old Media At Your Own Risk)
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To: bamahead

lol, he slams capitalism, but then says islam is great cuz there are no taxes, only a 2% fee... (Mitt Romney style :) )


37 posted on 09/08/2007 7:40:39 AM PDT by traviskicks (http://www.neoperspectives.com/Ron_Paul_2008.htm)
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To: MNJohnnie
Sounds just like Reid-Murtha-Peloise-Gore and the rest of the Democrat Leadership.

Not quite. At least Osama called for tax cuts.

38 posted on 09/08/2007 7:44:46 AM PDT by Maceman ("If your enemy is angry, irritate him." -- Sun Tzu)
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To: bamahead

AG has been around for years. A real sack ‘o shite.


39 posted on 09/08/2007 7:44:53 AM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace
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To: BMC1

He doesn’t own anything in SA. You need to read up on the subject before saying things like this. He was disowned years ago.


40 posted on 09/08/2007 7:48:11 AM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace
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