Even if false it is a good rumor to spread! Let the terrorists be paranoid for a while.
There could be more truth to it, than we think.
“Pakistan’s intelligence agency has concluded that Osama bin Laden was “cash strapped” in his final days and that al Qaeda had split into two factions, with the larger one controlled by the group’s No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahri, according to a briefing given by a senior officer in the agency.”
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/06/501364/main20060377.shtml
Split Seen Between bin Laden, Deputy
“Osama bin Laden and the deputy leader of al Qaeda “parted ways” six years ago, a senior Pakistani intelligence official said Thursday. “
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704810504576305542986572646.html
Oh my! Seeds of doubt and discontent within the ranks.
Good point but I think this is more about ego for the Jihadist not wanting to admit that the Great Satin nailed his ass and an all too willing Europe not wanting to admit that American Cowboy-ism once again rules the world. We must have let them get him.
Exactly what I was thinking but I’ve always been a fan of sowing discord among our enemies at home and abroad.
That’s what it is.
LLS