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Threat Matrix: 2010
Freerepublic.com ^ | 12/31/2009 | Freeper TMers

Posted on 12/31/2009 10:06:46 AM PST by Velveeta

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Al Qaeda’s Yemen Connection, America and the Global Islamic Jihad

December 30, 2009 — The attempt to destroy Northwest Airlines flight 253 en route from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day underscores the growing ambition of al Qaeda's Yemen franchise, which has grown from a largely Yemeni agenda to become a player in the global Islamic jihad in the last year. Since merging with the al Qaeda franchise in Saudi Arabia last January and renaming itself Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), it has stepped up operations in Yemen itself, struck into Saudi Arabia, and now operates on the global stage. The weak Yemeni government of President Ali Abdallah Salih, which has never fully controlled the country and now faces a host of growing problems, will need significant American support to defeat AQAP.

Al Qaeda has long been active in Yemen, the original homeland of Osama bin Laden's family, and one of its first major terror attacks was conducted in Aden in 2000, when an al Qaeda cell nearly sank the USS Cole. A year ago, the al Qaeda franchises in Saudi Arabia and Yemen merged after the Saudi branch had been effectively repressed by the Saudi authorities under the leadership of Deputy Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Nayif. The new AQAP showed its claws last August, when it almost assassinated the prince with a suicide bomber who had passed through at least two airports on the way to his attempt on Nayif.

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The attack on the Amsterdam-Detroit flight also shows that al Qaeda remains obsessed with striking the American airline industry, a target it has gone after repeatedly since 1999. If AQAP has now been told by the al Qaeda core leadership to take on the job, we can probably assume that other al Qaeda franchises in North Africa, Iraq, Southeast Asia and elsewhere have also been pressed to attack.

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To: MamaDearest; Rushmore Rocks; All
When the flight crew checked, they found a wall panel that had been tampered with.

Update: No Arrests Made After Suspicious Incident At Cherry Capitol Airport

1,421 posted on 01/17/2010 2:28:29 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: JustPiper

Yep, they’re a nest of evilness!!

Be Ever Vigilant!


1,422 posted on 01/17/2010 2:49:11 PM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: JustPiper

I can’t help but wonder.......are we over-reacting or under-reacting to these incidents?

Personally, I would far rather be safe than sorry....or too late.

Thanks for the ping.


1,423 posted on 01/17/2010 2:50:26 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks (Dollar a Day Member..............Free Republic is not Free!)
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Welcome RR. I agree better to overreact to these situations, then to give it no play like MSM or their president


1,424 posted on 01/17/2010 5:22:56 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: SoldierDad; ExSoldier; Baynative; BobMcCartyWrites; Jet Jaguar; Seadog Bytes; Sergeant Tim; ...

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Welcome to Professional Soldiers

1,425 posted on 01/17/2010 5:43:13 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: MestaMachine

Mesta get your mail


1,426 posted on 01/17/2010 10:18:22 PM PST by caww
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To: JustPiper

Where is mesta???


1,427 posted on 01/17/2010 10:19:49 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

sleeping?


1,428 posted on 01/17/2010 11:03:52 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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11:36 PM
KABUL (AP) Blast has been heard in heart of Afghan capital, clash reported in center of city.

12:13 AM
KABUL (AP) Statement on Taliban Web site says militants entered Kabul to target government buildings.

12:37 AM
KABUL (AP) Taliban spokesman tells AP that 20 armed militants entered Kabul targeting govt ministries.

1:16 AM
(CNN) Explosions and gunfire shake Kabul early Monday, with the Taliban saying it is conducting an operation.


1,429 posted on 01/17/2010 11:25:41 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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Steve

The UN Partners with Terror by Steve Emerson

1,430 posted on 01/17/2010 11:44:12 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: JustPiper; All

Taliban Assault on Kabul

January 18, 2010

A major Taliban attack began on Kabul Jan. 18. The fighting is being reported by both American and Taliban sources. According to one American source, reports of an imminent attack began circulating Jan. 17. Heavy fighting is being reported at multiple locations, apparently focused around the Serena Hotel. The hotel, which is frequented by foreign journalists and government officials, has been attacked in the past. According to the Taliban, 20 suicide bombers are taking part in the attack. They claim the Presidential Palace, Ministries of Justice, Finance, Mines and Industry are among the targets. There reports of casualties, but numbers and locations are unclear.

The attack is still in progress, with Taliban forces reportedly fighting Afghan security forces. Explosions, gunfire and rocket fire have been reported along with the suicide bombers. It is unclear as to whether this assault will prove larger than attacks carried out last February.

Early reports in a situation like this tend to be inaccurate, and it will be a while before we get a clear sense of what has happened. However, it is clear that this is a major assault.


1,431 posted on 01/18/2010 6:25:50 AM PST by WestCoastGal
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To: JustPiper

Al Qaida threatens new strikes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2431177/posts


1,432 posted on 01/18/2010 7:43:01 AM PST by rdl6989 (January 20, 2013 The end of an error.)
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To: caww

caww, I had to sign off pretty early last night. Seems my former boss still can’t get it together and cries piteously when the sh!t starts hitting the fan.
Bad stuff. VERY bad stuff. Don’t know how it will affect things, but I think it will not be good. Will update you guys as soon as I can. Right now, very edgy.


1,433 posted on 01/18/2010 8:03:21 AM PST by MestaMachine (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2426869/posts SUPPORT RINO FREE AMERICA)
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To: MestaMachine

Doesn’t sound good Mesta..please keep us posted that you are ok...Have not shared on threads of link mentioned in e-mail....might be better not in some ways but on the other hand on threat matrix might be good idea to inform..what think you?


1,434 posted on 01/18/2010 9:04:08 AM PST by caww
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To: caww

I don’t think they hit FR. I think they hit the site the link was to. Different than an invasion of FR.


1,435 posted on 01/18/2010 9:33:00 AM PST by MestaMachine (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2426869/posts SUPPORT RINO FREE AMERICA)
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To: MestaMachine

Well that makes me far more comfortable...but is it possible they could penetrate FR. and if so, other than heads up to Mods, anything we can do or look for?

This just goes to show be careful sites you visit and link from I still haven’t got the linking downpat..will see.

How’s your situation?


1,436 posted on 01/18/2010 10:08:16 AM PST by caww
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To: WestCoastGal; rdl6989

Thanks for posting these important links! Coco, I missed you


1,437 posted on 01/18/2010 11:52:00 AM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: MestaMachine

Former boss giving you grief?


1,438 posted on 01/18/2010 11:53:41 AM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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To: caww; MestaMachine; All

penetrate FR? What’s going on?

FYI always go to credible sources for links, I use Firefox. I have a nifty addon named WOT of all things, but it rates each site, when I come upon a security that’s not minimally safe (green circle) I book

Install the WOT safe browsing tool on Firefox or Internet Explorer
http://www.mywot.com/

BTW I have much less security issues with Firefox, IE is a breeding ground


1,439 posted on 01/18/2010 12:01:04 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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Officials: 'Credible Intelligence' on Terror Attack Planning Against U.S.

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Reportedly Selects New Leader-The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report

In a major victory for the increasingly embattled freedom of speech, the Texas Supreme Court has just denied a petition by the Islamic Society of Arlington, Texas and six other Texas-based Islamic organizations to review their case against human rights activist (and FrontPage Magazine writer) Joe Kaufman. The case has already gone against the Islamic groups in the initial decision as well as on appeal, but they seem determined to silence Kaufman, and could conceivably try now to take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The suit itself is a manifestation of the global assault on free speech that is picking up steam more quickly than ever now, with conservative voices shouted down and physically threatened on college campuses, and warriors for free speech such as the Dutch politician Geert Wilders facing trial for exercising this fundamental right.

Victory for Free Speech in Texas

1,440 posted on 01/18/2010 12:54:40 PM PST by JustPiper (Purple Army marches on Massachusetts)
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