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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.

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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: rintense
Didn't the US bomb suspected AQ in Yemen last week?

Yes, and Awlaki, along with a recent Gitmo release, were reported dead. Neat end to story of Fort Hood jihadist...but

Brian Ross reports:

American-born Anwar Awlaki has lived in Yemen since 2002 and is considered a major recruiter for al Qaeda by U.S. authorities. He survived a U.S.-backed air strike earlier this week.

Oh dear, Brian Ross needs to be kicked under the bus...he ruined the fairy-tale.

61 posted on 12/26/2009 1:08:20 PM PST by browardchad ("Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own fact." - Daniel P Moynihan)
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To: SmartInsight

“the father could not understand why his son was allowed to board a flight to the U.S. given his warning. “

The US is governed by a black Muslim who hates the US. Not so hard to understand now, is it.


62 posted on 12/26/2009 1:27:29 PM PST by PA-RIVER
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To: EGPWS

Just guess. His old man the big banker is wearing muzzie clothing in all his photos.


63 posted on 12/26/2009 1:47:35 PM PST by Palladin (Holder and Obama are terrorists.)
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To: Lazamataz

Look for ball searches in an airport near you.


As mother always taught, always wear clean underwear.


64 posted on 12/26/2009 1:49:39 PM PST by Joan Kerrey (The bigger the government = The smaller the people)
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To: lexington minuteman 1775

You are right. Every failure like this one spurs them on to a hundred more attempts.

I would not get on an international flight for all the money in the world.


65 posted on 12/26/2009 1:50:05 PM PST by Palladin (Holder and Obama are terrorists.)
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To: ntmxx

No, no, no! That is too aggressive!

Let the pussy in the White House invite the Nigerian Dick-in-a-Box Bomber meet with that fine young Dutch video director who tackled him for a beer in the WH Garden!

Yeah...that’s the ticket!


66 posted on 12/26/2009 1:53:32 PM PST by Palladin (Holder and Obama are terrorists.)
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To: Palladin

(terrible sentence construction there)

Invite Dick-in-a-Box Bomber to meet up with brave Dutch guy....etc.


67 posted on 12/26/2009 1:58:28 PM PST by Palladin (Holder and Obama are terrorists.)
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To: gandalftb
Come on, everybody. This is all Bull- S&!t. O-hole and the rest of the rats said before the election that terrorism was a all a republican trick. None of this is really happening. Its soooo imaginary and un-important that O-hole is still playing golf.
68 posted on 12/26/2009 2:41:10 PM PST by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: PA-RIVER

Of course we shouldn’t be surprised:

Obama plays golf in Hawaii with friends

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415463/posts


69 posted on 12/26/2009 3:02:59 PM PST by SmartInsight (Dems in power are a clear and present danger to our freedom and the survival of our nation.)
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To: Palladin
The bomber did get wee-weed up.
70 posted on 12/26/2009 3:21:40 PM PST by csvset
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To: goodnesswins

Yeah...he was trying to make SOMETHING blow up big


Yes, but his set was too small.


71 posted on 12/26/2009 6:56:32 PM PST by PaleoBob
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To: rintense

Yes, Obama bombed Yemen....but he also just sent 6 Gitmo detainees back to Yemen this week.


72 posted on 12/26/2009 10:10:35 PM PST by BurbankKarl
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To: Lazamataz

yes, especially if you are a white, 63 year old male...they take my 4 oz. squeezed out,used tube of tooth paste everytime...


73 posted on 12/27/2009 8:26:58 AM PST by choctaw man (Good ole Andrew Jackson, or You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma...)
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To: rovenstinez; NormsRevenge; Grampa Dave; SierraWasp; Marine_Uncle; Fred Nerks; blam; SunkenCiv; ...
Well we do have this report...FR Thread:

Men believed behind airplane plot were freed from Gitmo (in 2007)

74 posted on 12/28/2009 3:14:51 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach ( Support Geert Wilders)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
"Abdulmutallab suffered second-degree burns in his genital area."
His mother probably did not teach him not to play with matches.
75 posted on 12/28/2009 5:47:08 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....)
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