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That's what his "cave buddy" says too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CqpEacxdS0&feature=dir

Bin Laden’s threat uncovers Jihadist message for Europe By Walid Phares In an audiotape posted on Internet, Osama Bin Laden threatened Europe with punishment because of its “negligence in spite of the opportunity presented to take the necessary measures” to stop the republishing of the Danish cartoons. It also menaced the Vatican with retribution for an alleged role in incitement "against religion." This al Qaeda warning would have been normal in Salafi Jihad logic. This radical movement obviously considers the drawings as an ultimate insult to Muslims and would unleash extreme violence in retaliation. Actually one would have expected al Qaeda to strike back “for the cartoons offense” long time ago. In fact, this particular audio is intriguing precisely because it is too “political,” read too sophisticated. Bin Laden’s school of Jihadism would have smitten first, explained later. So why is this message more peculiar than previous ones? What can we read into it? In short, I see in it the imprints of Jihadi "politicians” and strategists in international relations and deeply immersed in the diplomatic games across the Mediterranean. Even though it is indeed the voice of al Qaeda’s master but nevertheless one can see increasingly the impact of political operatives on the movement’s public statements. Here is why: Read More » A raw al Qaeda reaction to the “infidel cartoons” would have been a strike back into the heart of the enemy with simple harshness and highly ideological brutality. But the audio tape has other points to make than just about the drawings. The message is heavily targeting Europe, while using the “cartoon Jihad” as a motive. Bin Laden, and the war room behind him are concerned about the rise of tough national leaders on the continent: Sarcozy, Merkel, Brown and a possible reemergence of Berlusconi's Party. In many spots in Europe, citizens are rejecting the Jihadi intimidations and becoming vocal about it. France is going to Chad, Germany has ships in the Eastern Mediterranean and Spain is arresting more Salafists. But the traditional apologists towards the Islamist agenda in Europe, remains strong. Al Qaeda wants to use the apologists against the “resistance.” What better than threatening to strike at Europe’s peace if its liberal values are not altered? In essence this is Bin Laden’s message: Change your laws on liberties and freedom of expression or else. “If there is no check on the freedom of your words then let your hearts be open to the freedom of our hearts.” But a thorough investigation of the origination of this argument leads not to al Qaeda’s traditional rhetoric -the group isn’t very concerned with the change of laws in infidel lands- but to demands that have been made by “long-range” Jihadists on European Governments. A simple check of archives shows that it wasn't Bin laden or Zawahiri who have asked Europe to enact laws against “insult to religion” but more “mainstream” Islamist forces and intellectuals. Among them the Muslim Brotherhoods, the Union of Islamic Clerics (also influenced by the Brotherhoods and headed by Sheikh Yusuf al Qardawi the spiritual mentor of al Jazeera), a number of European based academics and the bulk of Wahabi radical clerics. This revealing reality if anything shows one of the two trends: Either al Qaeda is using the argumentation of political Islamists to provoke a mass clash against Europe or is it that the “political Jihadists” are now able to influence the war discourse of al Qaeda. In both cases, it deserves a closer analysis. Bin laden’s tape curiously repeats statements by commentators on al Jazeera who accuses Europe of being the “associate” of Washington in a “War on Islam.” It also accuses the “continent” of being hypocrite by refusing to compromise on its “liberal” legal system while it makes “exceptions” when it comes to “exempt American soldiers” from its own laws: An argument simply too complicated to al Qaeda but often advanced by Islamist cadres on al Jazeera and online. But the audio message nevertheless produces a classical series of threats a la Bin Laden by promising revenge to be “seen.” It also goes on to indict the Pope for “inspiring” this “crusade” and doesn’t miss a chance to incriminate the “apostate” Saudi monarch for not defending Islam. The tape covers many other issues such as the vital necessity of "Jihad" in Gaza an Iraq. With such a mixture of rhetoric, how to read the letter? I would recommend looking at a changing context in the Ben Ladenist messaging. Few months ago, he sent out a piece with heavy Trotskyist overtones, using US domestic references: The impact of “American” speech writers was evident. In this audio message one can see the fingerprints of international (perhaps European) Jihadists who seem to be frustrated by demands they made but not met by the “renegade” European Governments. In the end, the message to the continent is clear: Either you follow our advice and change your laws and accommodate our ideological agenda or else, al Qaeda is unleashed on the continent. The voice of these shadow “advisors” -or at least their arguments- have made their way to the heart of al Qaeda’s messaging machine. From here on, it is up to the Europeans to decipher this enigmatic statement. They have an opportunity to breach a very powerful code which could answer loads of unresolved questions on the continent. And last but not least, al Jazeera's "rapid response" to the last two tapes came in a show titled Ma wara's al khabar (Beyond the News). The anchor, interpreting the message said Al Qaeda "is perhaps now an idea," hence very difficult to defeat by counter terrorism measures. A powerful assertion as European security services are bracing for potential strikes -in response to this tape but also in retaliation to a Dutch documentary -assumable to be critical of the Koran- to be released soon. The al Jazeera assessment about al Qaeda is relevant as it projects the movement as invincible physically. More interesting, it coins Bin Laden's threat as serious as it touches an issue of ijmaa bayna al muslimeen, "consensus among Muslims." In other words, while the tape asserted so, it was al Jazeera that claimed that "the cartoons issue has created an Ijmaa-consensus among adherents." The confusion between what Bin Laden said "it should be" and what the Qatari-funded channel said "it is" is somewhat worrisome. For the millions of viewers, including many in Europe, the line is blurred. Then came al Jazeera's "experts in Islamist movements." Mr Yasir al Zaatra from Jordan said al Qaeda per se doesn't have to send militants to Europe because "local groups could offer to wage operations on European soil." Pushing the comment farther Zaatra added that "most likely, some groups may have already offered Bin Laden to perpetrate attacks. He asserted that there are existing cells that would carry out these attacks and Bin Laden would take credit. And to reinforce the credibility of the threat, Zaatra referred (strangely) to a statement by Michael Sheuer a former CIA officer who was in charge of the Bin Laden unit. Quoting Sheuer, the al Jazeera analyst said "Bin Laden's threats are always executed." Following him, another "expert on Jihadist groups," Dr Diya' al Zayyat said the tape is a clear menace by whom he called (for the first time) the "general guide of the Salafi Movement worldwide. He added that Bin Laden would claim responsibility of a potential action "depending on the type of operation and the publicity that would follow." Both commentators agreed that a revenge action will take place and that European based Jihadists will carry it out. Al Jazeera's anchor taking it to the apex called the Bin laden's speech a "Jihadi road map." What I saw in the al Qaeda message(s) and the al Jazeera debate was clear: The Salafist movement worldwide was "talking" to the Europeans and the Euro-Jihadis. It was threatening Governments to retreat from the confrontation on the one hand and unleashing the pools of indoctrinated Jihadis across the continent to "engage" in violence. The near future will tell us if the trigger will be successful or not. ******* Dr Walid Phares is a visiting scholar at the European Foundation for Democracy and the Director of the Future Terrorism Project at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He is the author of the recently released book, The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future Jihad

Wife out of town huh?

Like I care!!!!

That does not scare Sunny!

Of course, I was just remiss in stating it. Silly!!! You of all people should know better happy now?

I am making homemade pizzas. Made the dough myself: 4 cups semolina flour 1 1/4 tsp yeast 1/8 tsp sugar 2tbl sea salt 1/2cup water at 105F 1/2 cup room temp water 3tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil Combine the 105F water and yeast, let sit for 5 min, then stir. add the sugar to the yeast/water combo and put it in a warm spot (dishwasher after the dishes were just done w/heated dry) Careful not too hot! Then remove the water/yeast after 15 min and stir in olive oil. Add the room temp water. Then combine 4 cups flour into the stand mixer bowl Using the paddle run mixer at lowest speed. Add Salt. Slowly add water/yeast/sugar/olive oil mixture to the flour mixture. When the flour mixture begins to form large flakes, remove paddle and use dough hook. Run mixer slowly until the dough pulls away from the sides, and then two more minutes. Remove dough ball and knead on a floured surace 4 min. Let dough rise in a lightly oiled bowl (olive oil) covered with a clean cloth, 1hr. Preheat oven to 350F Using a black iron skillet, brush inside with olive oil. Roll out dough large enough for the pan size, or form by hand. Brush surface of crust with olive oil, lightly smear minced fresh garlic onto the crust. Ladle on some crushed tomato, sprinkle on basil, and oregano. Place cheese on pizza, (mozzarella, (optional:provolone, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano) Add your choice of: Minced sun dried tomato, thinly sliced sweet pepper (any color), italian sausage that has been lightly browned, spinach, or whatever you like. Bake in oven 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and has a few brownish spots. EAT LIKE SOMEONE IS COMING AFTER YOU!!! I also used Italian Sausage that I made from a deer I shot myself. Rainbo helped me process it. He is my hunting partner

How does your tail taste?, and does it leave fur in your mouth?

You know how to gradually spread her component molecules into the surrounding atmosphere? Yep I will bang her so hard that when she orgasms she will explode! It is what we heterosexuals refer to as "taking one for the team"

That is one device I would poke around in!

I think I know how to defuse her!

Thank jeebus he was bending his boyfriend over a garbage can!!!

Shocking news, oh the horror!

No, they stated beforehand that their earlier decleration of intent was purely symbolic and we still got three pages of being saying they should either get the shit kicked out of them or be shot. Besides, what if they had more closely followed their earlier decleration - your own post said that if any of them simply walked towards a recruiter with a cage you'd be happy if they were shot. Now, I don't know about you, but I have a high enough opinion of my country's servicemen and their training that I think they could handle such a situation without having to kill anyone. Read this statement carefully, it is the very same statement you just attempted to quote: Please point out where anything you just said is true I will give you another hint, that was not even the same group of protesters, nor was that information you are attempting to link even from that groups website. Apparently you categorize any protest group to be the same as the original group that I included in my post. RIF Do you intentionally mistate things in an attempt to prove your point?

No, good thing the hippies knew better than to do what they claimed they would do. They turned up with a cage that they said they were going to try and put recruiters in. That's exactly what they said they were going to do. No they did not RIF They did not show up at the recruiters office, they showed up at another location entirely. They were not even the same group of protesters. Geez you would think people could comprehend a few details

Wow, great deflection. I know McCain is a lousy politician. I admire and thank him for his service to our country, especially during a time of war. I thank his family for their service to our country for possibly 200years or more. But why deflect the story away from Obama?

Obama's church supports HAMAS... Nice huh? Check the LA times, they broke the story some time ago.

A response to an email to Alan Gura. I was not the one who emailed him, but I thought I would share this with you.

He will be seen picking his ass while simultuaneously pointing towards the White House Tour entrance. He is helpful like that.

Shush you, don't interupt them when they are busy being self-loathing whites. I wonder where they get all this deep rooted guilt from? Done something really bad, and feel the need to repent?

When we hear angry white Republican Evangelicals railing against America (in terms of allowing rights to homos) & saying it caused 9/11 & Hurricane Katrina, some of the Republicans are all for it. Take republican out of your statement and you have it nailed. Politics are a sideshow compared to hatred and religous intolerance.

Very true, and an astute observation. I thought I would enjoy these responses, and I have. They have been quite enlightening, to say the least.

That may be what the article metioned(location), but I never said it was the blacks who rioted, or that it was the blacks who would riot. Actually the riots started in the rush street area, and progressed westward into the ghettos. I gave proper credit to the author of that study, and it is clearly stated.

You are the one who just brought race into this.