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NW Bomb Planned by al-Qaeda in Yemen
The Blotter from Brian Ross News ABC ^ | Dec. 26, 2009 | RICHARD ESPOSITO and BRIAN ROSS

Posted on 12/26/2009 12:01:37 PM PST by gandalftb

The plot to blow up a passenger jet was launched by al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen who apparently sewed bomb materials into the suspect's underwear.

The suspect had more than 80 grams of PETN, a compound related to nitro-glycerin. Yesterday's bomb failed because the detonator may have been too small or was not in "proper contact" with the explosive material.

Abdulmutallab made contact via the internet with a radical imam in Yemen who then connected him with al-Qaeda leaders.

The suspect lived with the al-Qaeda leader in Yemen for about a month and was not allowed to leave as he was trained in what to do and how to do it.

Abdulmutallab said he was joined by a Saudi citizen whom he described as an al-Qaeda bomb maker.

The device consisted of a six-inch packet of powder and a syringe with a liquid. Both were sewn into the student's underwear so they would be near his testicles and unlikely to be detected.

Authorities say the combination of the liquid in the syringe with the powder created the flash bomb.

Abdulmutallab suffered second-degree burns in his genital area.

The suspected bomber was traveling on a visa issued by the State Department on June 16, 2008 and valid until June 12, 2010. Officials tell ABC News he was on a U.S. "terror watch list" but not on the "no fly" list, which would have prevented him from boarding the flight.

(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: airlinesecurity; alaulaqi; alawlaki; alqaeda; alqaedayemen; brianross; clownsincharge; dickinaboxbomber; everyoneknew; flight253; globaljihad; islaminside; jihad; muslims; onourradar; terrorism; tm; trainingcamps; yemen
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To: gandalftb

I’m certain “His Royal Highness” has been in contact with AG Holder to make certain one of his friends will represent Mr. Abdulmutallab pro bono when charges are filled.


21 posted on 12/26/2009 12:15:43 PM PST by alaskanfan
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To: Dead Dog
...HA HA! He couldn't find the fuse...

Ha. The article says his detonator may have been too small. LOL.

22 posted on 12/26/2009 12:15:47 PM PST by FReepaholic (If ignorance ain't bliss I don't know what is.)
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To: gandalftb

there are 72 thankful virgins.


23 posted on 12/26/2009 12:16:04 PM PST by JPG (Al Gore, the several million degree man.)
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To: gandalftb

On the “list’ but not on the list ?

Thanks, Muzzie in the WH.


24 posted on 12/26/2009 12:16:11 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Impeachment !)
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To: gandalftb

“Both were sewn into the student’s underwear ...”

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Aw shucks. New MO for airport security is to demand that ALL drop their drawers and have them checked for explosives. Dirty baby diapers will be sent to lab to see if the yellow stinky paste is really what it should be and not something that goes BOOOM in midflight.

And all this because we were stupid enough to allow the immigration of the ROP.


25 posted on 12/26/2009 12:18:25 PM PST by 353FMG (Save the Planet -- Eliminate Socialism)
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To: gandalftb

How do we put someone on a “terror watch list” but not on a “no fly” list????? And issue them a US visa to (obviously) come to the US??? What are we doing, welcoming anyone on a “terror watch list”.

#1. Incompetent govt. employees.

#2. Inside job?


26 posted on 12/26/2009 12:19:24 PM PST by MRadtke (Light a candle or curse the darkness?)
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To: soycd

27 posted on 12/26/2009 12:20:33 PM PST by al baby (Hi Mom sarc ;))
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To: Lazamataz
Look for ball searches in an airport near you.

Look for security to polish up on their ball handling skills. :-)

28 posted on 12/26/2009 12:20:55 PM PST by Invincibly Ignorant
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To: gandalftb
If this clown was on a "terror watch" list, then:
WHY WASN'T HE "WATCHED" (QUESTIONED, SEARCHED) WHEN HE TRIED TO BOARD A FLIGHT INTO THE U.S.???
29 posted on 12/26/2009 12:20:55 PM PST by sargon (I don't like the sound of these "boncentration bamps")
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To: Lazamataz

“Look for ball searches in an airport near you.”

but only for grandma’s in wheelchairs.

yeah...you read that right.

we’re talking about the TSA, after all.

i travel weekly...with some tools.

the TSA will take a solid metal 4” wrench out of my bag and re-run it through the x-ray..........amazing


30 posted on 12/26/2009 12:21:01 PM PST by mreerm
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To: FReepaholic

It happens to all terrorists eventually. That, and premature detonation.


31 posted on 12/26/2009 12:21:07 PM PST by Dead Dog (Hope is Dope)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

THANK YOU Admin moderator :-)


32 posted on 12/26/2009 12:22:15 PM PST by American Dream 246
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To: gandalftb

Talk about dumber than dumb. Explosive powder near his genitals! That must’ve hurt, dude.

Anyhow, where are the whiny liberals who would normally link this terrorist attack to Obama’s bombing in Yemen (if it were GWBush who did the bombing)?

Did Obama get UN approval to attack a sovereign nation? /sarc


33 posted on 12/26/2009 12:22:26 PM PST by AlanGreenSpam (Obama: The First 'American IDOL' President - sponsored by Chicago NeoCom Thugs)
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To: soycd

quite—The only better outcome would be third degree burns in his genital area.-—end quote

How about radiation burns? Like, oh, say, 20 megatons’ worth?


34 posted on 12/26/2009 12:22:48 PM PST by Radagast the Fool ("Mexico-Beirut with tacos!"--Dr. Zoidberg)
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To: American Dream 246

oops..wrong thread..


35 posted on 12/26/2009 12:22:58 PM PST by American Dream 246
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To: gandalftb

Wasn’t there a US drone attack in Yemen a week or two ago?


36 posted on 12/26/2009 12:23:27 PM PST by Dacula (Evil succeeds when good men do nothing. Lets do something.)
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To: soycd

yes....maybe he will have trouble with the 72 virgins when he arrives....


37 posted on 12/26/2009 12:24:06 PM PST by thinking
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To: icwhatudo

IIRC, The last media message from Usama’s thug said to “act alone”...


38 posted on 12/26/2009 12:24:17 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: gandalftb

So we’ve had a “Shoe Bomber” and now a “Ball Bomber...”

What will the AQ camel jockeys think of next?


39 posted on 12/26/2009 12:26:30 PM PST by AlanGreenSpam (Obama: The First 'American IDOL' President - sponsored by Chicago NeoCom Thugs)
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To: icwhatudo

Ft. Hood contact: Anwar al Awlaki in Yemen


40 posted on 12/26/2009 12:27:20 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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