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.
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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.
Ha. The article says his detonator may have been too small. LOL.
there are 72 thankful virgins.
On the “list’ but not on the list ?
Thanks, Muzzie in the WH.
“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.
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?
Look for security to polish up on their ball handling skills. :-)
“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
It happens to all terrorists eventually. That, and premature detonation.
THANK YOU Admin moderator :-)
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
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?
oops..wrong thread..
Wasn’t there a US drone attack in Yemen a week or two ago?
yes....maybe he will have trouble with the 72 virgins when he arrives....
IIRC, The last media message from Usama’s thug said to “act alone”...
So we’ve had a “Shoe Bomber” and now a “Ball Bomber...”
What will the AQ camel jockeys think of next?
Ft. Hood contact: Anwar al Awlaki in Yemen
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