Threat Matrix: November 2008

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[nwctwx]

Expanding Afghan War Awaits New President

An expanded U.S. military involvement awaits a new U.S. president in Afghanistan where the unfinished business of September 11 has flared over the past three years into a major insurgency.

A raft of assessments and reviews now underway in Washington point to a fundamental rethinking of the Afghan war.

But whoever is elected Tuesday will face choices on the size of the military buildup, how to strengthen the central government, how far to go in dealing with insurgent sanctuaries across the border, how to help stabilize Pakistan, and whether and how to reconcile with the Taliban, analysts say. Read More

	Gates: Afghan Conflict Must Not Be Seen as 'America's War'
	Al-Qaeda Propaganda Chief Killed
	Terrorists try to Infiltrate UK's Top Labs

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[WestCoastGal]

He’s got more lives than a cat. Hopefully, they are almost run out now.

[KylaStarr]

Check your mail.

If we can post that link, go ahead. I’ve just lost track of who we can and can not.

[Velveeta]

Yeah, Goat Boy is still with us. He was silent for a long time. Was hoping he took the dirt nap, but that’ll have to be at a later date, I guess.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

I ditto Vel’s comments, Cindy. You have admirably carried the water for a long while...your contributions here on TM will be very much missed.

I know we will see you around.

Wishing you the best as always.

Hugs and Prayers!

[Velveeta]

36 dead as bomb blasts back in Iraq

BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber struck yesterday in a crowd that had gathered where an explosion moments earlier damaged a bus full of schoolgirls, with both blasts killing at least 38 people and wounding 71 others, officials said.
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/world/10327537.asp?scr=1

[Velveeta]

Pakistan militants hijack trucks

Militants in north-west Pakistan have hijacked 12 trucks carrying supplies for Western forces in Afghanistan, a government official has said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7720757.stm

[Godzilla]

Thx for the link. Reads more analysis trying to get into OBLs mind.

[Velveeta]

“Secret Order” to Target al Qaeda Not So Secret
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/secret_order_to_target_al_qaed.asp

[Velveeta]

Captured battle plan shows strength and training of Taleban forces
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5126950.ece

[Velveeta]

Happy 233rd Birthday, Marines
http://www.marines.com/

[Velveeta]

Lebanon: Cozying Up to Russia?
http://georgiandaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8200&Itemid=132

[Velveeta]

Closing arguments in terrorism financing case present different pictures of Holy Land Foundation
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/111108dnmetholyland.19c5ef44c.html

[Velveeta]

Homeland Security Department Preps For Transition
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96827904

[Velveeta]

Thanks to a special freeper for the ping.

Please do check out the photos at the link!

Gay anarchist ‘action’ hits church (pics)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129679/posts

[lahargis]

Yes Cindy, you have done a wonderful job here.

Thanks and two thumbs up....

[Godzilla]

placemark

[Rushmore Rocks]

I want to wish a most sincere Thank You to all our TM veterans and their families. Your service and sacrifice is appreciated more than you know.

And a personal thanks to my two favorite veterans; my Dad (WWII) and my husband (Viet Nam).

[Velveeta]

[Rushmore Rocks]

Thanks and Bump.

[Velveeta]

Report: Iran Test-Fires New Missile Near Iraq Border
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,450144,00.html