Australian accused of plot to bomb embassies

Sydney Morning Herald ^ | November 19 2002

[CanadianFella]

Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago

Nuff said.

[July 4th]

Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago

Yup, no surprise. When I saw he had a non-muslim name, I immediately skimmed the article for his religion. Sure enough...there it was.

[dennisw]

Are you a crazy wacko with murderous tendencies? Islam wants you!!!

[Travis McGee]

Muslim convert terrorist ping.

[Dog Gone]

Well, the good thing is that if al-Qaida is down to using guys who are 49 years old, we must be making progress.

[dead]

Well, the good thing is that if al-Qaida is down to using guys who are 49 years old, we must be making progress.

They're looking for people who don't fit the usual profile, so we'll have to profile everybody.

The English-born, middle aged, white (I assume) and previously Christian, Jack Roche, is exactly what they need.

It's not good news that Al Qaeda found and trained him.

[Dog Gone]

So, that explains why they're frisking up grandma at the airport.

[bobi]

Is Muhamed Ali the typical suspect?

Oh then it must be Mike Tyson. He is the violent type and
a converter to Islam. (talk about a bad career move)

[dead]

Is Muhamed Ali the typical suspect?

No, he's a famous guy that everybody knows. He's not a suspect.

Oh then it must be Mike Tyson.

Yes, he's a famous guy that everybody knows. He is a suspect.

(Famous people make poor test cases in either case.)

[concerned about politics]

But English-born Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago,

Go figure. More of that religion of peace, right?
They don't do it for no Allah. They do it because they like to hate. They like to kill.

[concerned about politics]

Become a Muslim and kill for fun. Call I-die-4alla and get your free bomb making kit today. (Personal hostage taking lessons not included. Please call for brochure)

[Demidog]

He sure does talk alot for a guy alleged to have such nefarious intents.

[Lion's Cub]

fyi- this guy looks fairly well up the food chain...

[AFPhys]

But English-born Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago, recently admitted attending meetings in Australia with Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged spiritual head of outlawed terror group Jemaah Islamiah.

He also told Australian newspapers he was trained to use explosives in Afghanistan two years ago. [I'll bet that training wasn't for mining applications.]

Say it ain't so, Jack! I have it on good authority that this is a "RELIGION OF PEACE"... but maybe I'm living in the Twilight Zone this week... I could've sworn I heard Pelosi say she was a "conservative Catholic" too...

[FreedomPoster]

>>But English-born Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago, recently admitted attending meetings in Australia with Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged spiritual head of outlawed terror group Jemaah Islamiah.

Keyword bump.

[eleni121]

Actually I was looking for either Muslim or some extreme left wing affiliation.

[knighthawk]

Islam means peace, but after 10 years he still didn't got that part.

[null and void]

But English-born Mr Roche, a convert to Islam 10 years ago,

Why am I not surprised???

[Fred Mertz]

He also told Australian newspapers he was trained to use explosives in Afghanistan two years ago.

This guy fits the lily white mold, and I don't mean by his skin pigment.