Posted on 09/15/2008 5:40:41 AM PDT by Ooh-Ah
A Muslim terrorist leader based in Lebanon has threatened to send suicide bombers to kill former Beatle and international music icon Paul McCartney when he performs in Israel later this month.
McCartney will perform in Tel Aviv as part of ongoing celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Israel's modern rebirth.
In remarks carried by British tabloid Sunday Express, Sheikh Omar Bakri said that makes McCartney the enemy of all Muslims.
Bakri, a Syrian national who once resided in London, warned McCartney that if he will be targeted if he comes to Israel.
"Paul McCartney is the enemy of every Muslim. We have what we call 'sacrifice' operatives who will not stand by while he joins in a celebration of [Israeli] oppression. If he values his life Mr. McCartney must not come to Israel. He will not be safe there. The sacrifice operatives will be waiting for him."
McCartney was reportedly shocked by the threat, but defiantly refused to cancel his Tel Aviv appearance. McCartney said that several anti-Israel political groups had also asked him to not visit the Jewish state.
Imagine there’s no islam - it’s easy if you try...
An interesting turn of events. He’s a big lib, I believe, but maybe not a coward. Good for him.
susie
eh,..George,..Imagine!
“sacrifice operatives”
I know this is a serious threat but this phrase made me laugh.
Why? Is he planning to show his ankles on stage?
Isn’t it time for Yoko Ono to do a concert in Israel??
"Paul McCartney is the enemy of every Muslim. "
Huh?
I mean, what?!?!
Paul McCartney? Get a grip, people.
I was thinking the same thing.
The bombing starts in 5 minutes. :-)
What did he do, draw a picture of Mohammed with a bomb for a turbin?
GOOD!! I knew when I named my first born after him, 39 years ago, that it was for a good reason. I just didn't know what the reason was at the time.
Please don't beat me up...I was still in the throes of Beatlemania and didn't know he was a lib.
Oh man, if they were to kill McCartney, the libs would be in a pickle. One that could conceivably cause their heads to collectively explode.
On the one had, we’ve got a “freedom fighter” trying to take down the oppressive Zionist regime in Israel. and on the other we’ve got a cultural icon who embodies the (never realized)utopia of the 60’s who has been killed by the a fore mentioned radical.
You just gotta love those Muslims... their way to object to something is, “we’re gonna kill ya.” A religeon of peace and brotherhood.
I think they’re angry he never kept Heather Mills in a burkha.
McCartney should just be taken to one of the new British [Sharia] courts for the Islam-equivalent of Libel.
Well, the name “Paul” existed LOONG before the Beatles, so you have plausible deniability, unless of course, your kid’s first name is “McCartney,” then I can’t help you. :)
Heck, 39 years ago most of us loved him. He was, after all, the cute Beatle!
susie
They would blame Bush.
susie
If the muzzies manage to kill or maim some folks at a McCartney concert it would really put the multi-cultis in a tizzy in Britain. It would be fun to watch.
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