Anti-Semitic Film Cheered with cries of "Allah is Great

Anti-Semitic film cheered with cries of 'Allah is great'

The raucous reception by some members of Germany's 2.5 million-strong Turkish community to "Valley of the Wolves," a movie depicting crazed U.S. troops in Iraq massacring a wedding party and a Jewish doctor removing organs from prisoners, has German politicians worried - so worried, Bavaria's interior minister sent intelligence service agents to theaters showing the film to "gauge" audience reaction and identify potential radicals. Read the latest now on World Net Daily

Technorati tags: Anti-Semitic, Germany, Valley of the Wolves,Iraq, Jewish, U.S. Troops, Bavaria, Radicals, Intelligence Service, journalists, Opinion

Able Danger Update: Several Bloggers held telecon with Congressman Weldon

Hat tip to Mark Tapscott at Tapscott's Copy Desk.

As reported by Mike at Able Danger Blog, he and several Bloggers talked with Congressman Weldon for over 90 minutes on Wedneday evening. I just found out about the Wednesday meeting and felt it to be newsworthy item to mention.

I suggest that you visit Able Danger Blog and the other blogs listed in the brief for more information. The American people should be very interested in this story. It has more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Franciso. Besides Able Danger Blog's host Mike, Curt of Flopping Aces, Vi Adkins, AJ Strata, Rory O'Connor, Dreadpundit Bluto, Pierre Legrand, and Dana of Common Sense Political Thought particiapted in the teleconference.

Apparently they have learned some new details about the China study and several new scoops on the Able Danger storY. AJ Strata covers the new information.

Respectfully,
Bos'un

Technorati tags: Able Danger, al Qaeda, Terrorist,Curt Weldon, National Security Subcommittee , Bomb plot, National Security Whistleblower Protection, Congress, Patriot, Homeland Security

Saudis foil plot to blow up massive oil refinery

It was reported today by Saudi security advisers that they foiled an attack on the world's largest oil processing plant, located in eastern Saudi Arabia.

Apparently, suicide bombers used at least two vehicles tried to storm the Abqaiq oil facility Friday, but fortunately did not make it past the outer gates. It was reported that security guards opened fire upon the attackers, causing their bomb-laden vehicles to explode. How fortunate for the refinery and world oil prices. Oil prices jumpted more than $2 a barrel on the news of the blast.

Officials indicated that two security officers and at least two attackers were killed. There are conflicting reports about the number of wounded.The Saudi oil minister says the explosion did not affect operations at the plant, which handles two-thirds of the Kingdom's oil output. Al-Qaeda took credit for the attack. In the past, bin Laden had urged his followers to attack oil facilities in the Gulf. He has a hard on for the royal family because they have supported United States strategic activities in the Middle East and is the wests largest oil supplier. Al-Qaeda is determined to damage western economic interests.

Sites of interest:

• Saudi Arabia Country Oil Production Analysis Briefs
• Oil-Related Terrorism Threatens Saudi Rulers
• Saudi Refinery Attack Foiled
• Vehicles reportedly packed with explosives, pipeline fire started
• Oil Up Sharply on Saudi Attack

Rumors

Hat tip to Jihad Watch

FBI Probes Convenience Stores and Service Stations
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006 12:42:35

TV 8 News has learned FBI agents and local law enforcement authorities are conducting a larges scale investigation into service stations and businesses owned by or with ties to Middle Easterners in Northeast Louisiana parishes in Tallulah, Delhi, Lake Providence, Monroe and Ruston. Please visit TV 8 News for More information

KNOE-TV8
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-8888
knoetv@bayou.com

Addition news: Breaking News: FBI Raids Middle Eastern Owned Convenience Stores and Service Stations

Technorati tags: Jihad Watch, FBI, Louisiana,money laundering, counterfeiting, domestic terrorist, National Security, police raids, Patriot, Homeland Security

Headlines around the globe

• Hamas featuring animated graphic of Israel being destroyed by nuke...
• Poll of Palestinians: 56.2% support suicide bombing operations against Israeli civilians...
• OHIO: Three Charged in Plan to Attack U.S. Military in Iraq...
• Gitmo Detainees 'Knew London Bombers'...
• Activists Planning to Stage '06 World 'Gay Pride' Celebration in Jerusalem...
• Muslim Leaders Want UN to Outlaw 'Defamation'...
• An Article Concerning the Aftermath of Rakan bin Williams’ Attack on the United States Presented by the Global Islamic Media Front
• Fugitives caught in New Mexico with munition stash
• 210,000 targeted annually due to bias, statistics show

Able Danger Update

http://curtweldon.house.gov

Weldon Contact: John Tomaszewski (202) 225-2011

WELDON CALLS PRESS CONFERENCE IN ADVANCE OF WEDNESDAY’S ABLE DANGER HEARING

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 - U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), vice chairman of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. in the House Radio/TV Gallery in advance of Wednesday’s House Armed Service joint subcommittee hearing on the Able danger - a Department of Defense planning effort prior to 9/11 tasked to identify and target the linkages and relationships of Al-Qaeda worldwide.

Weldon plans to highlight much of his work over the past 9 months on Able Danger, and detail new information on the planning effort, including some of the ongoing investigations within Congress.

Also, following the press conference, Congressman Weldon will appear before the Committee on Government Reform’s National Security Subcommittee hearing on National Security Whistleblower Protection. Weldon will highlight how individuals within the U.S. government who have told the truth, when the truth went against agency leadership, were fired.

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WHAT: Press Conference with U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon on Able Danger
WHERE: House Radio/TV Gallery, The Capitol (H-321)
WHEN: Tuesday, 14 February 2006 at 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: John G. Tomaszewski, (202) 225-2011

Technorati tags: Able Danger, al Qaeda, Terrorist,Curt Weldon, National Security Subcommittee , Bomb plot, National Security Whistleblower Protection, Congress, Patriot, Homeland Security

Rumors around the globe 2/16/2006

Hat tip to Site Institute

• February 14, 2006
  U.S. wants 1985 hijacker from Lebanon UPI
• February 14, 2006
  Judge Blocks Pentagon on Prisoner's Transfer Associated Press
• February 14, 2006
  Philippine official says al-Qaida-linked terror suspects still hiding in the country Associated Press
• February 13, 2006
  Rumsfeld Says N. Africa No Terror Haven Associated Press
• February 13, 2006
  'Al-Qaeda deputy' tried in Yemen BBC
• February 13, 2006
  Terror accused Thomas not guilty plea AAP
• February 12, 2006
  Zawahiri relative killed in US attack, says Musharraf Deutsche Presse-Agentur
• February 12, 2006
  Al-Jaafari Named to Head Iraq's New Gov't Associated Press
• February 11, 2006
  Syrian charged with masterminding bombings Associated Press
• February 11, 2006
  Plotter in attack on U.S. allegedly pulled out Associated Press

Rumors around the globe

Hat tip to Orbusmax: Northwest News - "Around the World in 80K"

• Another Saddam General: WMDs in Syria...
• Saddam on Tape: Terrorists Will Attack D.C...
• NOW: 325,000 names on U.S. terror suspect list: report...
• THEN: 'Able Danger' Identified 9-11 Ringleader 13 times Before 9-11...
• '3rd Intifada On Its Way' - Terror leaders detail 'massive new war' against Israel...
• U.S. and Israelis Are Said to Talk of Hamas Ouster...
• Bomb Plot Arrest Made In Idaho...
• Report: 'Patriot' tried to blow up Alaska oil pipeline; Federal agents think American sought to wreck U.S. economy with al-Qaida...

Technorati tags: Able Danger, al Qaeda, Terrorist,Alaska, Pipeline, Bombplot, , Patriot, Homeland Security,Anti-Semitism

Iranian General Larijani Threatens the Free World

Special Dispatch - Iran
February 9, 2006
No. 1090

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary-General Larijani at Press Conference: "We Recommend That You [the West] Learn a Lesson From History... The Iranian People is Zealous and Brave; Do Not Toy With the National Pride of the Iranians... Your Interests in the Region Will Be Harmed"

To view this Special Dispatch in HTML, visit: Special Dispatch No 1090 Link.

The following are excerpts from a press conference held by Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary-General Ali Larijani. The conference aired on the Iranian News Channel (IRINN) on February 1, 2006.

TO VIEW THIS CLIP, VISIT: MEMRI TV LINK.


Ali Larijani: "Some leaders, like the leader of America, often use the term 'atomic bomb' in their propaganda about Iran. He considers Iran's nuclear technology and research to be synonymous with a bomb. I don't know why Mr. Bush tells such a big lie. It is inappropriate for world leaders to tell such obvious lies.

"All Iran's nuclear activity is subject to the supervision of the IAEA and its inspectors, and no reasonable person would say that it is possible to manufacture nuclear weapons under such inspection. The problem is that some European countries believe that the Iranian people should not have nuclear knowledge. They do not say so in their propaganda, but they tell us this in closed meetings. They say: 'You must not have nuclear know-how and knowledge.' I ask them to say publicly what they say in closed meetings. They should say that they want to classify nations into two groups: One that should have nuclear knowledge and one that should not.

"They want to form a modern world order of masters and subjects. This is the truth. They do not want nuclear knowledge to improve the Iranian people's status. The rest is propaganda. They know that Iran is not pursuing [nuclear] weapons."

[...]

"Sanctions are the kind of thing they fear more than us. As soon as some European countries mentioned sanctions at the meeting in Germany, oil prices began to rise. If they do this, we will not be the only ones to be harmed. They will be harmed more than us. For Iran, there are still ways to deal with this. We do not recommend that they use such methods, but if they do, they should expect a response."

[...]

"We recommend that you learn a lesson from history. Do not repeat what you have done in the past and regretted. The Iranian people is zealous and brave. Do not toy with the national pride of the Iranians, because you will face a firm response. Things will change for you. Your interests in the region will be harmed."

[...]

Saketi, Dubai TV: "We recently heard that a company called Hara is building tunnels, 50 meters deep, for nuclear purposes. Do you have any comment? Thank you."

Ali Larijani: "It seems that in the world of politics, lying is not such a big deal. When Mr. Bush himself tells such big lies, don't be surprised when reports like this are published. We don't need tunnels. We conduct our nuclear research in full view of the IAEA, not in tunnels. But even if we have tunnels, this should not be a problem."

[...]

Barbara Slavin, USA Today: "I'd like to ask you first about the IAEA report that there were 15 pages of documents showing how to turn uranium metal into a weapon. If Iran says that its program is for peaceful purposes, what were you doing in possession of 15 pages of documents, showing how to make a weapon?"

[...]

Ali Larijani: "I think there was a mistake in these figures. It was not 15 pages but a page and a half. If anyone here can make a bomb with a page and a half, I will coat him in gold. How can anyone build a bomb with a page and a half of information?

"I said to Mr. ElBaradei: You yourself know what this page and a half is worth. Others are using this as a pretext. This document is in the hands of the IAEA. It is just a page and a half long. Endless data like this can be found on the Internet."


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Venezuela's Chavez not so veiled threats directed against United States

According to an Associated Press (AP) report filed by Natslie Obiko Pearson at a gathering of anti-globalization activists, "Chavez ends forum with warning to U.S.," Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned that a US led attack on Iran would be "10 times worse than Iraq." The AP wire report quoted Chavez as saying "Down with the U.S. empire." Here is a brief excerpt from this under-reported mainstream media news story that appeared in the The Ledger - Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia:

CARACAS, Venezuela - A gathering of anti-globalization activists ended with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez warning that an American attack on Iran would be "10 times worse than Iraq" and saying: "Down with the U.S. empire!" A series of fiery speeches totaling seven hours by Chavez on Sunday closed the six-day World Social Forum, and he used the event for some of his strongest comments aimed at Washington. "Enough already with the imperialist aggression!" Chavez said, listing countries from Panama to Iraq where the U.S. military has intervened. "Down with the U.S. empire! It must be said, in the entire world: Down with the empire!" Link to complete article: Chavez threatens United States

This is another instance of Chavez promoting his brand of socialism. Why are Chavez' threats being under reported by the mainstream media? The winds of war are blowing, however gently, at the moment. If we blink we may lose, or, at the least suffer severe damage.

The United States must work on ways to become energy independent and also to strengthen our national interests. Apologists and appeasers significantly weaken us and leave us vulnerable to pressures from dictators like Chavez. How can the liberals rebut these threats?

Technorati tags: Hugo Chavez, Iran, Iraq, President Bush, Energy independent , Dictators, Liberal Left, Liberal Media, State of the Union, imperialist aggression, anti-globalization

Saddam Ordered WMD Strike on Israel

Sean Hannity interviewed former deputy of the Iraqi Air Force, General Georges Sada, on Thursday and it was very interesting. According to Sada, he convinced Saddam to abort the mission by telling him that the Iraqi pilots could not complete the mission with the equipment at their disposal, and that the Israelis had radar that could detect them before they reached their target. (Sada contended that Isreal would destroy about 90% of the planes while they were still over Syria and Jordan. And the chemicals would rain down on Syria and Jordan and destroy him with the Arab world. Sada claims that Iraq's chemical weapons were later taken to Syria just prior to the US invasion.

Here are additional excerpts from The Jerusalem Post

- The former deputy of the Iraqi air force, General Georges Sada, revealed on Saturday that that former dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, ordered him during the first Gulf War to bomb Israeli population centers with chemical weapons. The ousted dictator, said Sada in recently published book, Saddam's Secret's, ordered 96 Russian fighter jets to be armed with chemical weapons and sent to bomb Israel. Read the rest of the article for more revelations and details claimed by Sada: Saddam
ordered WMD strike

DISCLAIMER: The different points of views on the General Georges Sada are not supported nor do they reflect the views and beliefs of the Bosun Locker or any entity affiliated with the Bosun Locker. Hannity mentioned it and I am mentioning it too. However, I am not endorsing his book and am receiving nothing for placing it here. Let the buyer be responsible for their own choices.

Saddam's Secrets by General Georges Sada
He was one of Saddam Hussein’s top military advisors, yet a truth-teller in a regime where truth was relative. He was also a devout Christian in an anti-Christian country. For the first time, General Georges Sada shares his amazing journey—and speaks of the military secrets he was asked to keep—secrets only those closest to Saddam would know. But God’s work in General Sada’s life is no secret. From his years of covert military operations, to his dramatic conversations with Saddam and other world leaders, God has enabled Sada to make a difference, even when lives hang in the balance. Integrity Publishers

Iran warns US, Britain of reprisals

We have a real problem developing in Persia. Iran appears to be trying to hold the United States, Great Britian, and the rest of the free world hostage and the leftists, apologists, appeasers, and Dhimmis are playing their fiddles as Nero did when Roma burned. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Chief, Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi, has warned the United States and Britian that it will attack with missiles, if it is attacked. And, they have the Shahab-3 missiles to deliver Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Here are some intimate details about the Shahab-3 that you will not find in the mainstream media (MSM)

The Iranian Shahab-3/Zelzal-3 [alternatively designated Zelzal (Earthquake)] missile is said to be a derivative of the 1,000-1,300 kilometer range North Korean Nodong-1.

It is interesting to note that the Nodong missile was developed by North Korea with Iranian financial assistance.

The Shahab-3 missile can have a 500kg-650kg warhead. The range is believed to be 1550km-1620km (based on performance data of the No-dong B). More specifically it is believed that with a warhead mass of 760kg the missile will fly 1560km and with a warhead mass of 1158kg the missile will fly 1350km. Although not verified this data would seem to indicate that they are working on the Shahab-4 with a 2000km+ range and would be a derivative of the Taepo-dong 1. In late July 2005 Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said the Shihab-3 contained a range of 1,930 kilometers, a major increase from the previous version of the missile, which had a range of 1,300 kilometers. He said the Shihab-3 developed and tested in 2004 significantly increased the range of the missile. Shamkhani was quoted by Radio Farda as saying that the liquid-fuel Shihab could also be fitted with a nuclear warhead. Technical information regarding the Shahab-3 was obtained through Global Security.Org

Iran warns US, Britain of reprisals as reported by the ASSOCIATED PRESS:

TEHRAN, Iran Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Saturday warned the United States and Britain that Iran would respond with its missiles if attacked, a clear threat to Israel, which lies within easy range of such a launch. See the Jerusalem Post article for specific details: Safavi Warns United States and Britian

The Shahab-3 is a direct threat to our military forces in the Middle East, Isreal, and also a direct threat to developing countries of the region.

Computer Down-Time

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Joel Stein VERSUS the USA Military

Joel Stein, an editorial writer for the Lost Angeles Times, has hit a new low. I will put him up against anyone in our Military, including the ladies. He wouldn't stand a chance.

Let him hide behind the protection of the US Military that is keeping him alive while he spreads this dribble. On the other hand, I'm tired of giving these traitors a pass. I think he ought to be shot for treason.

So you think I'm wrong? Read up on Washington, Lincoln, Teddy, and Roosevelt. FDR had 8 Germans, 1 was a citizen, shot within 8 days of capture, trial, and death. They were caught on this land planning to do harm to this country.

Where did those liberals go?

Radio Blogger has the transcript of an interview between radio giant Hugh Hewitt and this ignorant man earlier today. There is also an audio soundtrack for your pleasure, if you can stand it. Hat tip to Radio Blogger.

Major K. is one who would like to take him over and show him Iraq real personal. I can guarantee he is not the only one! Editors and Publishers also has an article on this article.

Cowardice suits the Left well. After all, to be brave one must learn how to face reality...

No Truce with al-Qaida or Osama bin Laden Possible, Cheney Says

This article was obtained from International Information Programs, USINFO.STATE.GOV (USINFO) Please visit USINFO from updated State Department Information.

Vice President Cheney criticizes Iran, expresses support for pro-democracy efforts

Washington -- The Bush administration rejected an alleged truce offering from Osama bin Laden after the Arab television network al-Jazeera broadcast an audiotape January 19 purportedly made by the al-Qaida leader.

“We do not negotiate with terrorists,” said Vice President Cheney in an appearance on Fox television the same day.

“Not only have they struck here in the United States, but we’ve had attacks all over the world in places like Madrid, in Casablanca, and Istanbul, and Bali, and Jakarta. This is not an organization that sits down and signs a truce. I think you have to destroy them.”

Because this is the first time bin Laden has been heard from in more than a year, Cheney said it would be important to determine not only when the tape was made, but if it is “something pieced together from the past.”

The tape contains threats of further violence against the United States. The vice president said that he believes problems with al-Qaida would continue even without bin Laden.

“We see ample evidence of continued plotting against the United States,” he said. “We continue to work aggressively against the organization – I think with considerable success. But I think we have to assume that the threat is going to continue for a considerable period of time.”

Cheney said the counterterrorism actions taken by the Bush administration have prevented terrorist incidents in the United States since September 11, 2001, attacks in New York and Washington.

“You cannot, obviously, make any promises that it won’t happen again in the future. … But the fact of the matter is, we’ve done some very good work at interrupting the activities of the enemy, of disrupting proposed plots, of capturing and killing al-Qaida,” he said.

Nonetheless, Cheney said, it is important for people everywhere to maintain their guards and not become complacent about the risk from terrorists.

In a January 19 interview with CNBC television, the vice president said the United States continues to use diplomatic means to halt Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and expressed concern about “outrageous” statements made by Iran’s current president, Mahmud Ahmadi-Nejad, calling for the destruction of Israel. He criticized the current political system in Iran, under which Ahmadi-Nejad was elected, as one in which no one can run for national office without the permission of unelected senior clerics who also have been “staunch supporters” of terrorist groups like Hezbollah.

“One of the more hopeful things about the situation in Iran,” Cheney said, “is that you’ve got a whole, younger generation that is very interested in the West and … finds the current theocracy that governs Iran distasteful, would like to see a change in their own government.” The United States and other nations are supportive of movement toward true democracy in Iran, he said.
The present Iranian government, he said, needs to change its policies if it wants “be treated by the international community as a full member of the world community.”

For additional information on U.S. policy, see Response to Terrorism.

Technorati tags: Cheney, terrorism, Iran,Martyrdom, international community, Israel, Mosque, Islamic Jihad, al-Qaida, al-Jazeera,Islam, Osama bin Laden, counterterrorism

Al-Qaeda threats target Alaskan pipeline

Obtained from Canada.com Network

Al-Qaeda targets Alaskan pipeline; Muslims urged to launch attack from Mexico and Canada

by Matthew Ramsey, The Province
Published: Friday, January 20, 2006

B.C.'s energy sector is on heightened alert after an al-Qaeda-affiliated Internet blog message called on Canadian and U.S. jihadists to attack an Alaskan oil pipeline.

The 12-page posting targets the Trans-Alaska Pipeline specifically and energy infrastructure in California and Mexico in general. It was discovered and translated from Arabic Dec. 30 by the Washington-based SITE Institute. Please go to the following link for the complete story: Al-Qaeda Targets

Techorati tags: Al-Qaeda, War, Peace, SITE Institute, Pipeline, Canada, Trans-Alaska, and infrastructure.

MEMI Special Dispatch No. 1074

January 20, 2006 - Special Dispatch No. 1074

Bin Laden in New Audiocassette: Makes a Promise in Advance to Accept and Uphold A Long-Term Truce [if America Offers it To Him] & At the Same Time Threatens New Attacks in the U.S.

On January 19, 2006, Al-Jazeera TV broadcast excerpts from a new audiocassette by Osama bin Laden, in which the Al-Qaeda leader threatens further attacks on the U.S., "immediately with the completion of the preparations.”

At the same time, bin Laden makes a plea to accept and uphold a long term truce under fair conditions [if America offers it to him], which will provide security and stability to both sides and will make it possible to rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. "We are a nation forbidden by Allah to betray and lie," promises bin Laden.

Contrary to mistranslations in the media, from Al-Jazeera for example, [1] bin Laden did not offer a truce, but made a plea to genuinely uphold one if America offers it to him.

Tomorrow, the subtitled clip will be available on http://www.memritv.org/ .

The following are excerpts from bin Laden's statements on the audiocassette:

"My letter to you refers to the war in Iraq and in Afghanistan, and how to bring about its end. I did not intend to talk with you about this subject because for us, it's a closed matter. Only iron can defeat iron. Our situation, Allah be praised, is improving, while your situation is the opposite, but what brought me to speak are the repeated words of deceit by your president Bush, in his interpretation of the results of public opinion polls amongst you, which showed that the overwhelming majority of your public seeks to withdraw the forces from Iraq - but [Bush] opposed this and said that withdrawing the forces will convey the wrong message to the adversaries, and that it is preferable that we fight them on their soil rather than they fight us on our soil.

"I have an answer to these words of deceit, as follows: The war in Iraq is combusting without cessation, and the [military] operations in Afghanistan are in constant escalation in our favor, Allah be praised, and the Pentagon's numbers indicate an ongoing rise in the number of your killed and wounded, in addition to the huge material damage."

[...]

"... I say that the poll results please those of you who are wise, and that Bush's rejection of the results is a mistake, and that reality shows that the war against America and its allies has not remained limited to Iraq, as Bush claims, but rather Iraq has become a source of attraction and recruitment of qualified forces. On the other hand, the mujahidoun have, with Allah's help, succeeded time after time in breaking through all security measures taken by all the oppressing coalition countries.

Evidence of this is the explosions you have witnessed in the capitals of the most important European countries that are members of this hostile coalition. Any delay in similar operations in America does not stem from lack of ability to break through your security measures. The operations are in the stages of preparation, and you will yet see them, in the heart of your homes, immediately with the completion of the preparations, with Allah's help."

[...]

"Based on the above, it can be clearly seen that Bush's words are false, but what he refrained from saying - and this is the essence of the poll results, which favor troop withdrawal - is that it is better that we do not fight the Muslims on their soil, and they will not fight us on our soil.

"We have no objection to accepting a long-term cease fire under fair conditions which we will uphold. We are a nation forbidden by Allah to betray and lie. Both sides will benefit from such a cease fire, from security and stability, and we will build Iraq and Afghanistan which have been destroyed in the war. There is nothing wrong with this solution, except that it will prevent the flow of hundreds of billions [dollars] to influential individuals and to the merchants of war in America who supported Bush's election with billions of dollars."

[1] http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/593298A0-3C1A-4EB4-B29D-EA1A9678D922.htm

Techorati tags: Al-Qaeda, War, Peace, SITE Institute, Bin Laden, Al-Jazeera, Afghanistan, Iraq, MEMRI, and Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).

The Thai Insurgency: Two Years On

In Thailand there are 247 villages under the control of insurgences. While the government is touting 190 arrests, not convictions, this does not even equal 1 insurgent per village. If we had a crime rate that low, I do believe we would celebrate the LACK of crime, not the capture of the criminals. That is not to equate terrorists with criminals, but the facts are stubborn things.

US terrorism expert Zachary Abuza has told The Australian that the Muslim insurgency [Jemaah Islamiah-linked terrorists in southern Thailand] could spread from the hinterland to beach resorts, such as Phuket, frequented by Western tourists. ...

"We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners," the DFAT website warns. But the threats have been more specific, with past intelligence acknowledging that the areas of Phuket, Pattong Pattaya, Bangkok and the island of Samui could be targeted. ...

In the past 10 days, 19 people - five of them policemen - have been killed in attacks in southern Thailand.

While a raid by militants two years ago on a weapons depot in Narathiwat province is generally regarded as the start of the Muslim insurgency, Dr Abuza said the violence had been spreading, albeit slowly, for several years.

Dr Abuza has warned that there are insurgent leaders who want to take terrorism to the next level, and they could be helped by JI or whatever form al-Qa'ida might take, by attacking places such as Bangkok or Phuket.

Neil Fergus, the chief executive of Intelligence Risks, and terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna all contributed this article by Natalie O'Brien of The Australian. The article is dated January 11, 2006.

In the meantime, there has been reports of more explosions in Thailand, however I was unable to source any information on that. However the Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr. Thaksin Shinawtra has put together a plan within the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology which will seek to inspect the usage of roaming mobile phones.

There is mention of a terrorist attack that had used 'sim' cards from Malaysia to detonate a bomb. While the PM does not believe there is available enough power in the relay stations in neighboring countries to transmit such a call, he has asked the ICT Ministry to investigate the issue.

Air Chief Marshal Khongsak Wanthana (คงศักดิ์ วันทนา), the interior minister, said the call was made in an overlapping area between Thailand's and Malaysia's border, and both countries would find ways to prevent such calls.

Credits due to Thais News.

It would appear other countries want to save their own hides, so to speak. When death is crouching at their door It is a pretty good motivator. Do you think maybe now they will understand why the United States does what it needs to in order to protect her citizens? Well, it was just a thought.

At Counter Terrorism, Zachary Abuza has written a very detailed and serious article on this situation. (Yes, he is the man who was interviewed at the beginning of this article.) He sees this from a perspective that only people without voices hold. He believes this is a type of religious war, but not in the same way as many may ponder.

Many of the people who are being murdered by this group are Muslim. It is a war within Islam.

According to The Nation, “Ninth Police Region records show that more than half of the non-security personnel assassinated over the two years are Muslims. In Pattani, Muslim casualties number 330 against 141 Buddhists; in Yala it is 222 to 99; and in Narathiwat the figures are 1,406 to 237.”

Very simply the militants are ideologically and religiously motivated; they are trying to impose a very austere and intolerant form of Islam on their society and they countenance no opposition to this. They are going after not just collaborators, or individuals who receive a government salary, but also Muslim clerics who perform funeral rites for murtad – or apostates; or teachers who work in schools that have mixed curriculums. [continue reading]

It is very sensible and leaves one thinking, "What if they make it over here? What if they are here already here? Am I prepared to defend my country, my neighbor, myself?"

These are just a few questions you should answer very seriously, you have not already. Remember, other Muslims have the greatest risk to their lives by other Muslims. We must help those who are innocent.

Hat tip to Zachary Abuza at Counter Terrorism.

War on Terror Update Part 2

Will Counterterrorism Experts Ignore New Evidence of Saddam's Terrorist Ties? Andrew Cochran does a fabulous job bringing forth this information that should be on the front pages of all rags...er...major newspapers. If you are interested in the connection between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda, this is a must read.

Steven Emerson: Al Qaeda & the Taliban "Resurrect" Themselves. Andrew Cochran writes an article about Steve's program this morning. al Qaeda is even moving into the Gaza Strip. I could have told them that years ago. It is a must read with many links.

Dr. Ely Karmon: "Who Bombed Northern Israel?" Evan Kohlmann has provided an article by Dr. Ely Karmon which goes into detail about the growth and spread of al Qaeda. I hope the people wake up soon and realize we are at war, whether we choose it or not.

Saudi Arabia contributing to the expansion of terrorism. Olivier Guitta has written another piece that does not much explaining, but certainly more attention.

War on Terror Update

Our First Anniversary - Thanks to Contributing Experts & Readers - Some Perspectives. First of all, I would like to wish Counter Terrorism's site (and Andrew Cochran who wrote this particular article) a very warm Happy Blogiversery! I appreciate all the very diligent, thorough, and difficult work they do for the betterment of the public understanding.

I am going to share with you some of the articles they have been working on as of late. Damra Departs, Sooner Than Later It Would Appear… Bill West deals with a man who not only lied on his naturalized citizenship application papers, but he is/was also the Imam of the one of the largest mosques in Ohio near Cleveland. He also had ties to the first bombing of the WTC. It is a good read filled with information you will not find outside a few sites.

More Africa Connections in the New World Mayhem. Douglas Farah explains what I have been stating for many years now. If we ignore this area of the world, we do so at our peril. Read this article to find out why.

Political Uncertainty in the Wake of Ariel Sharon's Stroke. I cannot find the words to express my sadness, except please pray for Israel and PM Sharon. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross has written a fine article. One which will make you think.

Here is one near and dear to my heart. Immigration and National Security - Looking Back and Looking Ahead. Bill West has done a wonderful job researching this article. If this is one of your issues, this is a must read. You may not know as much as you think you do!

Belgium, hotbed for Islamist terrorism. Olivier Guitta has some chilling facts that were uncovered. The woman that went to Iraq to perform a suicide attack was one of several wives connected to jailed Islamists. If you want to know what the person who escaped prison in Holland for the murder of Van Gogh, read this article.

Well, to be fair, I must report the mistakes with successes. Report Released on FBI's Handling of Brandon Mayfield Case & Fingerprint Errors. It is a very interesting read by Andrew Cochran. I believe I need to know more than a lay person to completely discern this one. lol.

There are four more articles that are must reads, and I am going to post them in the next article. They carry that much weight. Please look for them when I get them ready. Thank you.