AL QAEDA'S QUAGMIRE

New York Post ^ | 10/29/07 | Opinion

[Obadiah]

For evidence of how quickly the tide of war can turn, look no further than Osama bin Laden's latest epistle to his al Qaeda underlings in Iraq. The theme of the audiotape, broadcast on al-Jazeera TV last week, is purportedly the need to avoid "division" in the prosecution of jihad. The not-so-subtle message: You guys are screwing up - big time. From his bloody-handed perspective, he's right to be worried. Both American and civilian casualties in Iraq are on track to drop drastically for the second straight month - a direct result of the sharp rise in Iraqi cooperation with U.S. forces that has resulted from Gen. David Petraeus' so-called surge strategy. "Among the things which sadden the Muslims and delight the unbelievers," bin Laden admits, "is the hindering of some combat operations against the enemy" due to, among other things, "treachery." What's spurring the "treachery?"

[Obadiah]

Bin Laden, the Democrats, and the NYTimes are worried.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. Who wants to die for Binny Boy and a bunch of infidel-whipped jihadis? No one.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[bray]

The Surge has Worked and Victory is at Hand, no thanks to the Rats.

Pray for W and Our Victorious Freedom Fighters

[SShultz460]

[yldstrk]

Oh bin you are so awgly and stewpid. Your brain is rotting every second.

[AZLiberty]

Americans should be careful not to take too much comfort from bin Laden's sudden candor. His message, more than anything, is a renewed call to arms - and it just might work.

The current troop surge, after all, appears to be working precisely because American commanders learned from the mistakes of the first three years of the war.

There's no reason to believe that al Qaeda can't adapt just as well.

Even the New York Post wants to hold out hope for Al Qaeda.

Keep at it, General Petraeus. Al Qaeda can't adapt if they're all dead or in captivity.

[Kevmo]

Didn’t have time to read the article, but decided to bump the thread because I loved the Headline. BMFLR.

[petercooper]

bttt

[HereInTheHeartland]

Funny, but sadly almost factual...

[Clintonfatigued]

Iraq War ping

[SandRat]

al Qaeda's Quagmire, Bin Laden, the Democrats, and the NYTimes are worried.

[xzins]

US Grant believed in total victory and unconditional surrender....a defeated enemy.

This enemy must be pursued until their will is broken and they believe they have misunderstood their god’s desires.

[RichInOC]

HOW ARE YOU OSAMA!!
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US.

[Army Air Corps]

Looks like Charles Rangel with a beard.

[Cacique]

btt

[RetiredArmy]

Bin Laden, the Democrats, and the NYTimes are worried.

All the same party too me.

[tcrlaf]

Think Kassarine Pass...

After that debacle, American Forces NEVER advanced enmass without Artillery support again..

[tear gas]

President Bush tricked the terrorists into fighting us in Iraq rather than here in our country. These AQ morons are finally catching on after 4 years.

Do you think the terrorists have learned from this experience? No!! Just watch, our president will trick them again in Iran.

[okie01]

Bin Laden, the Democrats, and the NYTimes are worried.

They have all staked their hopes on an American defeat. Then, they have done everything in their power to bring it about.

Thus, they all deserve to be enjoying developments together -- in some cave in Afghanistan. Or a grave in Tora Bora.

[Stonewall Jackson]

Bin Laden tries to give the Tar Baby a piece of his mind.