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CIA and FBI have authenticated al Qaeda videotape
http://drudgereport.com/ ^ | 10/28/2004 | Matt Drudge

Posted on 10/28/2004 7:03:38 AM PDT by stopillegalimmigration

Edited on 10/28/2004 8:05:05 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Breaking

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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 28, 2004 10:44:01 ET XXXXX

CIA, FBI AUTHENTICATE NEW QAEDA TERROR TAPE; ABCNEWS EXECUTIVES CONSIDER POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AIRING

**Exclusive**

The CIA and FBI late Wednesday authenticated a disturbing new al Qaeda videotape which warns the next terror attack will dwarf 9/11.

"The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead, a man claims on the video.

Further claims on the video: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda.

ABCNEWS obtained the tape from a source in Waziristan, Pakistan over the weekend. The network has withheld airing it, initially citing concerns over its authenticity.

One senior federal official alleged ABCNEWS is now holding back from broadcasting any portion of the video out of fear it will be seen as a political move by the network during election week.

One ABC source, who demanded anonymity, said Thursday morning, the network was struggling to find a correct journalistic "balance."

"This is not something you just throw out there while people are voting," the ABC source explained.

A second ABC source told DRUDGE: "We continue to report this story aggressively."

MORE

The terrorist's face is concealed by a headdress, and he speaks in an American accent, making it difficult to identify the individual.

The tape appears to be from al-Qaeda's media liaison organization. It has a banner crediting the Sahab Production Committee. The speaker refers to Bin Ladin and Zawahiri as "our leaders" and praises the 11 September attacks.

Intelligence officials believe:

Videotape message likely produced in late summer '04 due to references to current events such as the 9/11 Commission.

Individual is college educated, either American born or raised in the U.S.

The U.S. is actively seeking to identify the individual.  Adam Gadhan - aka Adam Pearlman of Southern California - remains the chief candidate but another still unknown individual may be possible.

US intelligence officials say the danger is that if this individual is an American citizen, he will be immersed in the culture and customs and have the ability to travel in America freely and unnoticed.

Developing...


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To: stopillegalimmigration
This just seems like more b*llsh*t marketing from the ragheads to give the impression that we are not safe and by extension make the President look bad.

Question : How many video taped warnings did Al-Queda give before 9/11?
Answer : None.

If they could pull off something they would and they sure as hell would not be advertising.
201 posted on 10/28/2004 7:55:05 AM PDT by dmartin (Who Dares Wins)
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To: Smogger
Right, it does properly refocus the Terror issue, but note that ABC's hesitation is more complex than simply wanting to do Qerri a favor.

When the embedded MSNBC folks followed their journalistic instincts and started talking facts regarding not seeing IAEA seals or RDX/HMX stores at al-QaQaa, they inconviently forced the NYT to recast its story, and were then viciously jumped on by their sister organization, NBC and other co-conspirators.

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practise to deceive! (Sir Walter Scott)

ABC doesn't want the wrath of their fellow travellers so close to an election. They've completely shown their hypocrisy at freely airing Qerri's charges while withholding national-security-related threat information, even if it were the half-baked work of some other deranged madmen or would show how badly al-Qaeda has been beaten back.

HF

202 posted on 10/28/2004 7:55:29 AM PDT by holden
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To: xkaydet65
As this is now a threat to the United States of America and its people ABC is out of the picture.

You don't think ABC turned the tape over without making a copy, do you?

203 posted on 10/28/2004 7:55:37 AM PDT by Samwise (If you want to understand the differences between the two parties, study the nature of their enemies)
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

It is very possible also that the tape may have specific election day threats to voters on it. What if they claim they're going to bomb polling places or something. That would keep people from the polls and ensure a horrible mess. Could be a very good reason to not air the tape.


205 posted on 10/28/2004 7:56:15 AM PDT by knak
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To: Illinois Rep
3. Clinton near death experience...visions of Hillary...possible proof of existance of hell...developing...
hehehe....
206 posted on 10/28/2004 7:56:19 AM PDT by JesseJane (~On November 2, keep in mind what mattered most on 9-11.~)
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To: DaveMSmith

I hear 60 minutes has a free segment available on Sunday night - play it there.

Heck, they can put the whole show in the can. The terror threat tape reportedly is an hour or more long.

207 posted on 10/28/2004 7:56:28 AM PDT by elli1
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To: dmartin

I agree.

The more you hear from the terrorists..the less likely they will act...

It's the "SILENCE OF THE WOLVES!" that you must worry about.


209 posted on 10/28/2004 7:57:08 AM PDT by Illinois Rep
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To: Schwaeky

absent additional intelligence, there is no reason to raise the terror alert just because some jihadi can use a camcorder and make a tape.


210 posted on 10/28/2004 7:57:42 AM PDT by oceanview
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To: GeoPie

ABC is not CBS or the New York Times. There are flavors of MSM.


211 posted on 10/28/2004 7:57:52 AM PDT by Jack Black
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To: Lizarde
...this is a threat to civilization as we know it and we must not forget that.

Unfortunately, a large percentage of our citizenry has already forgotten that day. We must not let the short-sighted people choose who will lead us for the next four years.
212 posted on 10/28/2004 7:58:08 AM PDT by cwiz24 (Hey Yankees fans---Now who's ya daddy?)
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To: nuconvert

Drudge got a radio show this morning? ;)


213 posted on 10/28/2004 7:58:17 AM PDT by sure_fine (*not one to over kill the thought process*)
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To: jennyjenny

The streets will run with blood? What a nuisance.


214 posted on 10/28/2004 7:58:28 AM PDT by JustaCowgirl (Terrorists will "global test" us right off the planet)
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To: stopillegalimmigration

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ROVE: "No Kim, not yet!"

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ROVE: "Soon Kim, soon! Bra-ha-ha-ha! Bra-ha-ha-ha!"

BUSH (in background): "Hey Rovie! You doing what I told you to? Making it look like it's all your idea? Making them think you are the wizard behind the curtain and all?"

ROVE: "Yes sir! just like always!"

BUSH: "Strategery. I love it!"

215 posted on 10/28/2004 7:58:40 AM PDT by isthisnickcool (Only dummies play poker with George W. Bush.)
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To: Republican Red

It is a great line, and I will use it whenever a troll posts something against GW for the next week or so.


216 posted on 10/28/2004 7:58:46 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (When will ABCNNBCBS & the MSM fishwraps stop Rathering to America? Answer: NEVER!)
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To: kendu

I'm a registed (OK, I was insane at the time) Demoncrat. How many times and in how many precints would you like me to vote (for W!) for you? And,hell, as long as we're illegal, whatcha gonna give me?


217 posted on 10/28/2004 7:59:19 AM PDT by blu (Summer's over...put away your flip-flops! Kerry go home!)
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To: blu


XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 28, 2004 10:44:01 ET XXXXX

CIA, FBI AUTHENTICATE NEW QAEDA TERROR TAPE; ABCNEWS EXECUTIVES CONSIDER POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AIRING

**Exclusive**

The CIA and FBI late Wednesday authenticated a disturbing new al Qaeda videotape which warns the next terror attack will dwarf 9/11.

"The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead, a man claims on the video.

Further claims on the video: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda.

ABCNEWS obtained the tape from a source in Waziristan, Pakistan over the weekend. The network has withheld airing it, initially citing concerns over its authenticity.

One senior federal official alleged ABCNEWS is now holding back from broadcasting any portion of the video out of fear it will be seen as a political move by the network during elec


218 posted on 10/28/2004 8:00:17 AM PDT by gridlock (BARKEEP: Why the long face? HORSE: Ha ha, old joke. BARKEEP: Not you, I was talking to JF'n Kerry!)
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To: kendu
I commute to NYC everyday, if anything happens to me, please vote for W. Thanks

Now might be a good time to use a few vacation days or sick days!

Remember though, if they take out NYC before the election President Bush will win all of New York's electoral votes. < /sarcasm >

219 posted on 10/28/2004 8:00:21 AM PDT by JimRed (VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDED UPON IT...because it may!)
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To: stopillegalimmigration

Air it!

NY Phone: Phone: 212-456-7777
D.C. Bureau phone: 202-222-7777
General e-mail: netaudr@abc.com

ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings:
Phone: 212-456-4040
Fax: 212-456-2795
E-mail: netaudr@abc.com


220 posted on 10/28/2004 8:00:24 AM PDT by rwfromkansas (BYPASS FORCED WEB REGISTRATION! **** http://www.bugmenot.com ****)
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