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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IOW, the government knew and did nothing about it.
This “student” thing seems to be a recurring cover. Explains lack of employment and international travel other than for business or to visit relatives.
Rectal bomber?
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”.”
IMO, there should just be ONE list-—a NO FLY list-period.
Typical bureacratic redundancy to have 2 lists-— STUPID-—STUPID STUPID!!!!!
Dropping the ban on lights being allowed back on airplanes last August is also stupid.
What in hell is going on at TSA?
WHO let that ban drop???
WHY!?????
They also post their entire manual on the internet!!!
Are 2nd graders running the TSA????
I don’t want to every fly again!!!
don’t worry, I’m sure he’s on the no fly list now. :sarc
Just maybe we should start in Saudi Arabia kill this type of human debris out-right, at their places of origination and training then work our way to Pakistan. I can guarantee you that after the third Muslim Fortress and Compound (aka Mosques/Madrasah) leveled they will get the message. And to those that operate on scared, how’s that appeasement and Kowtowing working for ya? Further, Islam like KKK, Nazism or any other hate and military operation should be expelled, literature designated as hate and taught in schools as precepts of hate and intolerance; that should work for the politically corrupt.
Therefore we must have NO boundaries in fighting them.
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ooops LIGHTERS
Our government is masking our real military activities in Yemen because they don't want criticism that we are starting a new theater of war.
The Dummies already are blaming Bush and Cheney saying he has been on the terror list longer than the chosen one has been in charge hence its their fault. They also say the Chaney has planned this so he can go on TV and say “I told you so”.
This is their new chosen tactic, we can't stop it.
If several jihadists did exactly that, sitting next to each other, an aircraft would likely be destroyed.
Hoekstra may be right... lots of dots to connect for blind Obama admin fools.
I shutter to think what it is really going to take to wake up this Country and fight this war like it should be, i.e. to win.
Unfortunately, victory isn't important to this so called POTUS, he said so himself. It seems as though many Americans will have to die before the rest wake up from this PC freaking night mare war and poser, how sad is that?
Just damn..
Shutter = shudder....yeesh
Simple, he is classified as a potential criminal, not as a terrorist. You can imagine what will happen in Detroit federal court when this POS is tried as a criminal in front of a jury consisting of 100% Muslims,who are prevalent in the Detroit area.
Oh, they’ve already announced a new security rule.
Of course, the only person who would have violated the new rule is the brave Dutchman who put the terrorist scumbag in a choke hold.
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