Well, for starters, anyone who gathers under this symbol.
After that, (ALF),(ELF), Earthfirst!, BlacBloc, assorted other ecoterrorists.....
Just my opinion, of course.
Posted on 02/14/2003 7:48:53 AM PST by Publius Maximus
Exclusive to DEBKAfile
February 14, 2003, 1:45 PM (GMT+02:00)
A bare two days after the latest audio tape attributed to Osama bin Laden was aired, al Qaeda has spoken again, refusing to leave the stage to Washington’s comments and the guesswork surrounding the high terror alert declared in the United States, Britain, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Normally, months go by between al Qaeda statements. Not this time, according to a fresh release that reached DEBKAfile’s counter-terrorism and intelligence sources Thursday, February 13.
The new Al Qaeda message is signed by Abu al Bara’a Al-Qarshy, one of bin Laden’s most trusted lieutenants, who explicitly promises a painful terrorist attack is on the way. He hints that the attack will target Americans in Saudi Arabia or the Arabian Peninsula.
International oil sources fear al Qaeda is planning a radioactive strike for the big Saudi oil terminal at Ras Tanura - or against US troops stationed in the Saudi Kingdom and Gulf emirates – that will further push up world oil prices.
Here is the text of the latest al Qaeda communication, as translated by our experts:
”Praise Allah, our sheikh’s words have reached the general leadership of the Muslims and the Mujahideen throughout the world.”
(Ed. Al-Qaeda instructions have reached all of its cells across the globe, and were understood only by those belonging to the Mujahideen.
”Wait, our friends, salvation is at hand and the painful blow is on its way. It will be a sweeping attack recognizable, with God’s help, to those who believe with all their hearts in jihad and the Mujahideen.”
In answer to the responses made by the White House and US officials to the bin Laden tape, as conveyed on Tuesday, February 11:
”They have lied about our sheikh and the holy warriors -- may God’s curse be upon them. In the name of merciful Allah, a happy holiday, which to me is a double cause for celebration.
First, we have the feast of the sacrifice, and we ask Allah to make us victorious over our enemies in the coming year.
The special cause for celebration was hearing the beautiful voice of sheikh Osama bin Laden. Its beauty and sublimity almost made me forget the contents of the historic speech. Those unfamiliar with our sheikh, Osama bin Laden, will find it hard to decipher his sermon.”
The message then goes on to refer to statements by CIA Director George Tenet referring to possible attacks in Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula.
”I wish to clarify something unrelated to the message but connected with our enemies, the Crusaders in the Black House (Ed. the Americans in the White House) and the Munafiqim. (Ed. Muslims who pretended to support the Prophet Mohammed but in reality opposed him).
”More than one Crusader in the Black House hinted that our sheikh will use weapons of mass destruction in the land of two temples.
(Ed. a reference to Saudi Arabia and its two holy cities, Mecca and Medina. The text also hints that at least one of the planned attacks will be against Americans in Saudi Arabia or the Arabian Peninsula.)
”I swear to God that for al Qaeda’s cells operating in the land of two temples, this concept is as distant as east is to west. Special care will be taken not to harm Muslims – anyone who does will suffer severe punishment to the point of execution.
”Moreover, the land of the two temples is the only place where an individual is forbidden to act without the consent of the supreme leadership. I swear to ensure no mistakes are made, so that each blow against the Crusaders in this holy land will be painful and not spill a drop of Muslim blood.
”The government, despite its paucity of information about al Qaeda cells, knows that al Qaeda can reach any place at any time, regardless of security measures taken in the land of the two temples. But the government is not disseminating this information. Precautions were taken in that part of the world (Saudi Arabia) because it is the land of the two temples and the birthplace and center of Islam.
”The majority of al-Qaeda’s active leadership in the land of two temples – the Mujahideen – need not expand its religious consciousness or make further preparations because it has already been trained to be prepared.
”Praise Allah, the message of the sheikh has reached the general leadership of the Muslims and Mujahideen throughout the world, and those orders will be understood only by those who are part of the Mujahideen.
”And wait, salvation is near and the painful blow is on the way. It will be sweeping, and with God’s help and signs recognized by those who believe in their hearts in jihad and the Mujahideen. And God will proclaim paradise and our sheikh will take the Islamic army to his bosom and its flag shall fly everywhere in the world. We are waiting.
Your brother,
Abu al Bara’a Al-Qarshy
I've been around long enough to vividly recall WWII. Despite the revisionist claims, long after the events, internment was absolutely essential back then, and, for the same reasons, it's imperative now.
Assuming an eventuality like the ones mentioned here, we will need to shock the Arab world into submission. I would love to see our target list.
Iran, Saudi, Syria, Lebanon -- these govts may be the next example case. Pakistan must be treated a little more carefully, perhaps our special ops have their nukes within reach.
Let the 'Arab street' writhe like a headless snake. I still think the endgame for us is to draw the rats out of their holes on our own schedule so we can deal with them sooner instead of later. Make 'em play their cards before they can collect the nuclear aces in the deck. If domestic sleepers pop up, we can root them out with a short term wartime sweep, like we can't do now.
Longer term, the money trail to the terrorists will dry up without the support of these governments.
But more impractical.. Who you gonna inter? 4th generation christians of purely Arab decent? Turks? Blacks (lot of muslims, you know)? White Americans decended from original colonists that practice Islam? Anyone Islamic? Anyone not european? Of course, the most dangerous of all, White Christian Militia types!
So , what standards would you impose for internment and how would you keep them from expanding to any 'enemy of the state' as political fortunes change? Let the Genie out and it's all over for us as a somewhat free nation.
It appears it is unfamiliar to Google as well, can find nothing even though I accepted some of the alternative spellings Google offered, it kept coming up with unrelated or no results.
You people are ridiculous....
People who confuse [Jews] for those with normal belief systems have no clue.
People who confuse [hindus] for those with normal belief systems have no clue. People who confuse [Baptists] for those with normal belief systems have no clue.
People who confuse [Lutherans] for those with normal belief systems have no clue.
People who confuse [Mormons] for those with normal belief systems have no clue.
This would, of course, involve a significant protion of the Black population. I would suggest getting around the second Amendment applying to Blacks first. Or any American Islamic, for that matter. Or any one that might sympathize with these minorities, on moral, legal or constitutional grounds.
Well, for starters, anyone who gathers under this symbol.
After that, (ALF),(ELF), Earthfirst!, BlacBloc, assorted other ecoterrorists.....
Just my opinion, of course.
Dont' forget [Republicans], [Democrats], [Libertarians] (according to who is in power at the time).
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