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Ayman sez "Convert or die!"
2006-09-03
Al-Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri urged Americans to convert to Islam in a video featuring a converted US national sought by the FBI, who spoke particularly to American soldiers. In the 48-minute video, Zawahiri presented "Azzam the American," and urged the "American people in particular and Westerners in general to listen to the extremely serious words of our brother Azzam the American concerning their fate."

"Our brother Azzam the American is trying to lead his own (people) from obscurity towards the light. Listen to him," insisted Zawahiri, who wore a white tunic and turban.

“Time is running out. Choose the right path before it is too late, before you meet the sad end that thousands have already known...”
In an Arabic translation of a poorly audible English statement, a man previously identified by the FBI as Adam Yahiye Gadahn said: "I call on all Americans and other infidels to embrace Islam." Gadahn, who also recited Koranic verses in fluent Arabic, was also dressed in white tunic and turban. "I call especially on those who have fought for the illusory Crusader plan of (US President George W.) Bush in Afghanistan, Iraq and everywhere else, to convert to Islam," he said. "Time is running out. Choose the right path before it is too late, before you meet the sad end that thousands have (already) known," Gadahn added. "You know very well you will not win the war and that Bush and his gang see you as cannon fodder. You know very well that they do not care about your security and that they are not looking out for your welfare."
Posted by:Fred

#29  Some advice to Assman the American, "Slimfast or die!"
Posted by: tu3031   2006-09-03 23:00  

#28  Ok, that's a better response.

They both said as much, Tony. Colour commentary is optional.
Posted by: Zenster   2006-09-03 20:31  

#27  I converted ... from oil to natural gas. Now this waste of precious Oxygen has apparently converted to hot air. Sheesh.
Posted by: doc   2006-09-03 19:11  

#26  The proper, official response should come from the US President. It would be a clear sign that we as a nation and civilization understand who the enemy is and what makes it tick. Here it is:

"GIVE UP JIHAD, OR DIE!"

It should be broadcast on TV and mailed to all heads of Moslem states. I don't expect GWB to say it any time soon, but Ayman and friends should know this is what Kalle says. No video from me, just one sentence.
Posted by: Kalle (kafir forever)   2006-09-03 19:00  

#25  Â“Time is running out. Choose the right path before it is too late, before you meet the sad end that thousands have already known...”

Hey, that works both ways Ayman ;)
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-09-03 17:37  

#24  Â“Time is running out. Choose the right path before it is too late, before you meet the sad end that thousands have already known...”

Translation: Man, we are getting our royal asses kicked. I have to hide in caves and move constantly. If I so much as raise my head out of my hole, It'll get shot off. If I so much as try to make a phone call, it's traced. We are desperate.
Posted by: mcsegeek1   2006-09-03 17:34  

#23  Zenster (#14), it was my first comment of the day and I was just getting warmed up ;)

On reflection, I much prefer this response;

"Fuck you Ayman, fuck you and the mule you rode in in (yes, in). I'm not a religious guy, but I've seen enough of your 'religion' to realise it's not for me and not for anyone who thinks the human race has got a future free of psycho 'holy men'. I'm not interested in redoing the 7th century, we've been there and done that. Oh, by the way, FOAD."

Ok, that's a better response.
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-09-03 17:28  

#22  I think everyone is missing an opportunity here.
The US should convert to Islam... our own particular sect, call it the Yanqi-porker sect. Since Muslims can kill other Muslims and no one raises a stink about it, it would be very advantageous. We can have our own jihad to wipe out all those other heretic sects.
Posted by: Ebbavinter Clineling5970   2006-09-03 16:37  

#21  "This is the sort of nonsense that preceeds an attack by those animals."

JerseyMike is correct. He's saying this because their prophet used to give infidels one last the chance to convert before attacking. They think that their failure to do this before 9-11 is the reason that America was not cowed and was able to hit back so hard. So now they are dotting the i's and crossing the t's before the next attack. Time for extra vigilence, my American friends.
Posted by: Apostate   2006-09-03 16:05  

#20  ...Just read a fascinating analysis of this tape over at www.counterterrorismblog.org and would like to urge everybody else to read it and then ask yourselves this - is al-Zawahiri 'appointing' Gahdan as the Shiekh for America the same way Zark was for Iraq? And if so, is this al-Zawahiri's way of warning us before the jihad starts in earnest here? I've got a bad feeling about this one - something just doesn't seem like the usual sour-grapes rant.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2006-09-03 15:53  

#19  SOP35/Rat, perhaps it's necessary to return the compliment to Zawa and say, "When we get you, we'll dress your carcass in pigskin." He's obviously thickskin and don't understand nuances.
Posted by: Duh!   2006-09-03 15:38  

#18  Just in time for American elections. And while Some democrats hope this gets the good word (Bush is bad) out, most Democrats are rightfully cringing. Especially if this new Jhad boy's family has a political history back in the States.
Posted by: Ulegum Pholutch2802   2006-09-03 15:07  

#17  No option #3?

No toaster or clock radio?

Fuxk em
Posted by: Captain America   2006-09-03 15:00  

#16  That's the video I was mentioning in another post last week. Cool.

Typical Ayman blather. Azzam the American? Is he related to Shazzam? Or maybe Izzam the Infidel? (that would actually be a good handle)
Posted by: Broadhead6   2006-09-03 13:50  

#15  Well, Zawa. I've thought about it, and I much prefer death. Yours ! Just as expeditiously as possible. It's far past time to coddle you Death Cult looney tunes. Time to put all the lights out before your bowel movement speads and causes further infection.
Posted by: SOP35/Rat   2006-09-03 13:31  

#14  Errr, the answer is a resounding no to either of your options.

Typical British understatement, Tony. I can only suppose that, upon seeing the ocean, you would say, "Rather damp."
Posted by: Zenster   2006-09-03 13:18  

#13  Errr, the answer is a resounding no to either of your options.
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-09-03 13:05  

#12  Everything about Mohammedanism is Darkness and its ideological terminology perverse, inverted and plagiarized. It's anti-life and all that's the natural aspiration of mankind. Only with absolute repression can evil dogmas thrive.

When will the West wake up to the fact that it's not a religion but a Cult concerned with attainment of mundane power and influence? That a religion is a persuasion and as such its anti-apostasy law reveals itself as a non religion pretending as one? Even its own herdish adherents are that ignorant. The infidels of the world must not be.
Posted by: Duh!   2006-09-03 10:03  

#11  So the Rep should make sure this gets broadcast and end with the question - "What's the Donks' plan?"
Posted by: Creans Slung1766   2006-09-03 08:42  

#10  NUTS!
Posted by: ST   2006-09-03 06:59  

#9  Good video but no jumping through flaming hoops? How on earth can these soldiers hope to compete against the jihadis?

BTW, I was particularly impressed by the number of bombs coming out of that plane. Wow!
Posted by: Gladys   2006-09-03 05:50  

#8  Watched that video for the 3rd time DMFD! A fine one.
Posted by: 6   2006-09-03 04:52  

#7  I'll convert, but I want my virgins up front.
Posted by: Mizzou Mafia   2006-09-03 04:51  

#6  I'll convert, but I want my virgins up front.
Posted by: Mizzou Mafia   2006-09-03 04:51  

#5  This is the sort of nonsense that preceeds an attack by those animals.
Posted by: JerseyMike   2006-09-03 02:51  

#4  These guys train hundreds of suicide bombers, and we're the cannon fodder? Oooookay.

Not exactly a Son of Liberty, this Mr. Gadhan, eh?
Posted by: Baba Tutu   2006-09-03 02:23  

#3  Convert this, Zawahiri. Time is most definitely running out, but only for you and your f&cked up death cult!
Posted by: Zenster   2006-09-03 02:09  

#2  Is there anybody out there whom still does NOT understand or comprehend what WAR FOR CONTROL OF THE WORLD. FIGHT OR DIE, and WILL BE GULAGGED ANDOR EXTERMINATED NO MATTER WHAT CONCESSIONS, AGREEMENTS, OR APPEASEMENTS ARE MADE, ......etc means?
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2006-09-03 01:46  

#1  This video should be our nations official answer.
Posted by: DMFD   2006-09-03 01:26  

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