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2004-09-24 Iraq

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-09-24 12:40:34 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Attention K-Mart Shoppers: This video report is loaded with contradition. Initially the narrative points out Zarqawi's travel network circa 2002 (while based in Iraq) with ricin attack attempts --in the West--notably London and Paris; then the narrative discusses how Zarqawi may "take his war to the West"

Conspicuously absent from the report (1) that Zarqawi was based in Iraq after leaving Afganistan but before the invasion, and (2) Zarqawi has been operating in the West all along.

Another obvious news report with a taint of propaganda a.k.a. Rather.

Posted by Capt America 2004-09-24 1:51:17 AM|| 2004-09-24 1:51:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Zarqawi is the new boogie man. I can't see his type of cell patiently infiltrating the US.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-09-24 4:27:02 AM|| 2004-09-24 4:27:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 The combined U.S. intel team which assisted in uncovering Saddam should bag the Islamic serial killer, Zarqawi very soon, hopefully prior to this madman butchering any further hostages.

It would be of great benefit to take this murdering serial killer alive and force him to talk all the 'outside' assistance he has been receiving, in addition to other crucial intelligence concerning the jihadic terror network within Iraq.

Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-09-24 9:23:04 AM|| 2004-09-24 9:23:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 If he coulda he woulda. It's hard to believe his capabilities have improved since 9/12 or will improve in the future. He may get lucky once. But that will only spell more sufering for the ME, not the death of the Great Satan.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-09-24 9:53:23 AM|| 2004-09-24 9:53:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 This is not what I would call a surprise. Anyone can carry out terrorist attacks. Murderers kill people every single day without cops being able to prevent these crimes. If Al Qaeda has people on the ground here, as is likely, a terrorist attack is only a matter of time. The problem for them is that another Al Qaeda attack on American soil will have a similar impact on the American psyche as 9/11. (9/11 was a tactical victory for Al Qaeda but a strategic disaster). It will increase popular support for crushing the terrorists wherever we can, including operations like leveling Fallujah and other cities in Iraq that remain rebellious. Where, then, are the terrorists going to induct and train their operatives? They may yet gamble on a positive outcome from an attack in America, but I think it's an even bigger gamble than 9/11, given the extent to which Muslim atrocities have turned the American people against the terrorists.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2004-09-24 10:09:04 AM|| [http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2004-09-24 10:09:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 I blame Bush

Posted by Dan Rather 2004-09-24 10:22:21 AM|| 2004-09-24 10:22:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 ZF, that was the point I was ineptly trying to make to Aris yesterday. 9/11 was huge, spectacular, hit the US/NYC economy hard, but in the end did not terrorize Americans into changing government policy. 3/11 and other A.Q. attacks have been much smaller and not terribly spectacular, although the attack in Spain, at least, effected a change in government with subsequent removal of Spanish and other forces from Iraq. Looking at the stories posted on Rantburg, almost all attempts have been stymied before they got well started. And, there are almost daily reports of operatives at all levels being arrested or killed, fund sources blocked, and equipment stashes confiscated. And finally, as the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq have demonstrated, when Americans get mad, they get even. One almost feels sorry for the poor terrorists -- if only they weren't actively evil!

Posted by trailing wife 2004-09-24 5:07:49 PM|| 2004-09-24 5:07:49 PM|| Front Page Top

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