Posted on 02/12/2009 10:30:57 PM PST by nickcarraway
Al-Qaeda is "less capable and effective" than it was a year ago after a series of damaging blows that have killed key leaders in Pakistan's tribal areas, the new US intelligence chief said.
Nevertheless, retired admiral Dennis Blair, the director of national intelligence, said Al-Qaeda was still planning attacks on the West and is believed to view Europe as a "viable launching point."
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While Bush was in office, AQ had to “hide” in Europe(!) to avoid being Predator bait.
Guess they can all come out now, Paki, Afgan, my street, where ever.
“Al-Qaeda is “less capable and effective” than it was a year ago”
That can’t be. The One said al Qaeda is stronger than ever because we went into Iraq...
“Al-Qaeda is “less capable and effective” than it was a year ago.”
“That can’t be. The One said al Qaeda is stronger than ever because we went into Iraq...”
Regardless, make note of this statement and the date.
It might be interesting to graph. (hopefully not)
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