World Watch
By

David Morgan /

CNET/ October 23, 2010, 3:55 PM

American-Born al Qaeda Calls for Attacks in U.S.

A 2009 file photo of Adam Gadahn, also known as Azzam al-Amriki, an American who grew up in southern California, converted to Islam and joined al Qaeda.

/ AP Photo/IntelCenter
A U.S.-born spokesman for al Qaeda called for Muslims living in the United States and Europe to carry out attacks there, CBS Radio reports.

In a 48-minute video posted today on militant websites, Adam Gadahn said that it is a duty and an obligation of Muslims to defend Islam.

"It is the duty of everyone who is sincere in his desire to defend Islam and Muslims today, to take the initiative to perform the individual obligation of jihad ... by striking the Zio-Crusader interests," he said, referring to Western and Jewish interests.

Gadahn, who has been hunted by the FBI since 2004, also tried to discredit attempts by moderate Muslim leaders to suppress the "jihadi awakening."

The video was made available by the U.S.-based SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist activity.

Gadahn grew up on a farm in California and converted to Islam before moving to Pakistan in 1998 where he reportedly attended an al-Qaida training camp.

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teejcee44 says:
Maybe this jackass will catch a crotch disease, and suffer a horrible death.
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tireslinger says:
I feel sorry for this idiot's parents. Although they've done nothing, because of this fool, they'll be deemed guilty by association. Where will they be able to go, just to get some peace, in their lives?
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Jstsktnby says:
I say bring it on you pathetic excuse for an American! I'm ready for you and your misquided evil group of worthless losers! But hey, here is an idea...... instead of sending women and children why not grow some, step up and be a man you freaking coward!!!!!!!!!! Proud mother of a United States Marine!
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arthurmedicineeagle says:
"THE PENALTY FOR TREASON THE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD",I would love to have this guy in crosshairs.
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fedup12 says:
What a weak minded jerk.
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wyodutch says:
Let's talk about a REAL terrorist for a moment... John Yoo, Bush's deputy assistant attorney general who authored a number of legal memos arguing for unlimited presidential powers to order torture of captive suspects, and to declare war anytime, any where, and on anyone the President deemed a threat.... Yoo publicly argued there is no law that could prevent the President from ordering the torture of a child of a suspect in custody - including by crushing that child's testicles.... It has now come out Yoo also had a hand in providing legal reasoning for the President to conduct unauthorized wiretaps of U.S. citizens.
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euge005 says:
What were this idiot's parents thinking? They stood by and let their child get brainwashed into this murderous cult? Hoe? They are at least as rssponsible as he is. They were adults and should have known better.
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wyodutch says:
The Minister of Hate has released the latest in their Emmanuel Goldstein Blind Hate and Fear campaign. Posters of the Enemy-of-the-State will be available throughout the Empire. Workers are urged to scribble messages of death, hate, fear and profanity on the posters. The Minister of Hate will select exceptionally good comments for an extra ration of chocolate.... Meanwhile, be on the alert for terrorist and treasonous activities on the part of co-workers, neighbors and family members. Report any unpatriotic comments immediately to the Minister of Waterboarding.
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scubbasteve01 says:
Top 10 Reasons Adam Gadahn Should Be Captured and charged with Treason
10) Adam Gadahn found out America isn't a really good fan.
9) The girls from Pakistan weren't impressed with his BIgfoot body and all ran.
8) Gadahn forgot that America stands for freedom and democracy worldwide and he has no place to hide.
7) '' Hey Gadahn what are you doing in that tent in the middle of the desert with your hand?'
6) '' Hey that dancing pole in the tent? It looks like it's never been used or spent.
You can't get any hot girls to dance and spin around on it and pay the rent?
If you could go to the USO they wouldn't want to know! ''
5) '' There goes the $ 1 million dollar reward for this trader Retard Goat. Who is now
wishing he had escaped in a boat. Forward from military unit LAMDA-LAMB-DA.''
4) '' Yes, he grew up in Sunny California and left the cool air and the palm trees and still
had a tree stuck in his a***.''
3) '' Gadahn. Gadahn! Yeah he wishes he were a man after getting his face kicked in the sand."
2) '' Gadahn! Gadahn! You idiotic man about to get captured with your pitiful little band."

LOSER! America always '' wins'' in the end!

DRUMROLL

Top 10 Reason No. 1
When he is arrested for treason and wants to be given a reason, Gadahn should just look.
" Hey, what are you doing? I'm Adam Gadahn not the Son Of Sam!
Get that bull-dog outta here. What do you think he's going to do?
He won't talk to me. But he might talk to you! ''
You're going to get PUNKED by America punk.

Boy, it would be nice to see a Drone drop down take care of business while I'm eating my mini Blueberry muffins from BK for a Dollar! It's the American way you jerk.
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miami_don says:
Where is the remote control for my drone?
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