May 28, 2088
Nuclear Jihad Web Threat Called Bogus
Purported Al Qaeda Nuclear Threat Debunked
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(CBS/AP)
"Nuclear Jihad, The Ultimate Terror" is a pretty scary movie title. Especially if that movie is reportedly an Al Qaeda video calling on jihadists worldwide to carry out attacks causing unfathomable disaster against targets in the West. The only problem, it was too good to be true. The tape is not from Al Qaeda, does not call for these attacks and in reality, is some jihadist home movie.
The message and accompanying 39-minute video was posted on a popular jihadi Internet forum on Monday by a new member of al Ekhlaas forum who identified himself as “p2l0a0g8u9e.” The post, which was the member's first post ever to the forum, was quickly picked up by media. On Tuesday, reports said the FBI was warning of a new “al Qaeda” tape that will urge militants to use chemical, biological and nuclear weapons to attack the West. The reports indicated the information was coming from “groups that monitor Islamic militant Web Sites.”
As there were no visible announcements about an upcoming al Qaeda tape, the reports were referring only to the tape produced by the volunteer forum member. The video and message did not carry the logos of al Qaeda’s media wing al Sahab - as is usually the case with official releases by the terror group. As-Sahab puts out over 80 "sanctioned" videos a year.
Today, IntelCenter, a U.S.-based intelligence group, dismissed the video threat. "It is a jihadi supporter video compilation and not from an official group. Supporter videos are made by fans or supporters who may not have ever had any contact with a real terrorist. These videos almost always are comprised of old video footage that is edited together to make a new video. The material in these types of videos do not qualify as an official message from al-Qaeda or any other group. Considering them so would be the equivalent of considering a 10-year-old's homemade fan video of his favorite sports team to be an official team message."
The effort put into producing the video, including use of graphics, music and editing clips by different militant leaders and groups, may have given the wrong impression that it was an official release. Al Ekhlaas’ decision that the production was worthy of a spot at the top section of the page - usually reserved for official and important tapes and statements - may have added to the confusion.
FBI sources say that there is no known credible threat associated with this tape. They say that claims by terror groups of weapons of mass destruction are not new. They say that it is known that Al Qaeda desires a weapon of mass destruction, such as a nuclear device, but that it is highly unlikely that the group has obtained such a weapon.
In response to the message and the media reports, there were several posts on the jihadi forums today about nuclear weapons and attacks against the U.S. One member posted a message entitled “The next strikes in the heart of America. When? When? When? And How?” He explained that this section will be dedicated to “wild imaginations” and “predictions” about the coming strike. Another member asked whether Al Qaeda is capable of attacking the U.S. with nuclear weapons and posted his own analyses about the subject. The legitimacy of using weapons of mass destruction was the subject of another post.
By: Robert Hendin and Hoda Osman
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I don''t believe anything my government says (which is really sad).
Purported Al Qaeda Nuclear Threat Debunked
- Too bad! Amateur future CIA/ Mossad agents'' plan unmasked? Call for law application! Bring in the justice system for fake threat. Prosecution, punishment. And jail some funny little fake-terrosist amateurs!
A nuke in a suitcase was on the series 24." Posted by NonayaBiness
A faster-than-light speed warp drive engine was on the series "Star Trek"
Sounds like some stunt from Lars, "the Belgian Bomber" a.k.a. "terrorislam", or even "Dumbshun".
A nuke in a suitcase was on the series 24.
I would be happy to provide transportation, Mr. Totten.
In your case, since we know it is true, it is ok to tell the truth.
In fact, it is ok to go to Detroit, South Central LA, Harlem, Chicago, or Atlanta, and shout it to the world, if you have the courage of your convictions, which you most likely do not.
dismiss him altogether for he has nothing to contribute but his diatribe of useless pronunciations about Bush, Not that i am a bush Lover by any means but McVet is clearly incapable of an intelligent discussion without resorting to childish behavior.
Re: "Wow, if it''''s now OK to say "Sieg Heil Bush" to end each post(as McVet does), then I guess it''''s equally OK for me to end each of my e-mails with
"I Hate Nig*gers!"
Right?"
Whatever blows your dress up, Mr. Totten. If you view black people as an equal threat as compared to WWII Nazis, that''s your business.
The difference being that your comment is mean spirited, and probably matches your true views pretty closely, so, unlike McVet''s comment, it''s not funny.
By the way- this is a news discussion forum, not your e-mail. It doesn''t even sound like you know where you are here.
Re: "McVet not only admires and loves Nazis(since he uses their phrases in each and every post)"
Posted by michaelt302
I think that is intended as sarcasm, Mr. Totten.
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Re: "Sieg Heil Bush"
Still funny.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suitcase_nuke
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Posted by JesusFace at 07:14 PM : May 28, 2008
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ROFLMAO You are EITHER pulling my chain or YOU are the dumbest bootlicker alive. A Nuke in a Suitcase! ROFLMAO Right! ROFLMAO What grade did you complete in Grade School... you obviously did NOT get to High School! Let me guess, YOU voted for the WORST in our History... TWICE!! RIGHT??? Sieg Heil Bush
Re: "So let the Muslims explode a little, pip-squeak, dirty bomb somewhere, and then light up their sand box with a few thousand megatons of the real deal."
Posted by SistaTee
This appears to be the plan, but you can bet that these "Muslims" will be operating out of Langley, VA.
Posted by PVperson at 04:06 PM :
Empty promises of "hope and change," the democrat way
Nice one, "bobgee_1999"!
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"As-Sahab puts out over 80 "sanctioned" videos a year."
IntelCenter produces and sell these propaganda films under their "As-Sahab" brand.
Just business.
Excuse me?
Posted by JesusFace at 07:14 PM : May 28, 2008
That must be every Neocon''s dream along with bombing Iran and the NWO.
Re: "The nuclear threat is real; just imagine a suitcase filled with an atomic bomb!"
Posted by JesusFace
There is no need to imagine this. The Soviets made several "suitcase" nukes? Your point?
Nobody here is claiming that nuclear weapons are not a menace, but rather just that these al-CIA''da fables from the dead-brained goons at IntelCenter are a transparent joke.
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