October 28, 2004
New Al Qaeda Terror Tape Authenticated by CIA and FBI
I have no idea why this latest piece of information isn't getting more coverage in the blogger world, but I've only seen it on one blog so far (WizBang.com) and referenced on one other blog (MichelleMalkin.com).
The article in question is posted on Matt Drudge's website, The Drudge Report (http://www.drudgereport.com/).
Basically, here's the news in a nutshell. Al Qaeda has released a new terrorist tape warning the United States of another terrorist attack that will "dwarf 9/11," that "the streets of America will run red with blood," and that "America will mourn in silence" because we will not be able to count the sheer number of dead. ABCNews received the tape from a source in Pakistan THIS PAST WEEKEND and HAS BEEN SILENT ABOUT IT. ABCNews staunchly defends its position of not releasing the tape on the grounds that the tape had not been authenticated. Funny, the mainstream media didn't seem to care about the authenticity of other terrorist tapes before releasing them to the general public. Why is ABCNews now all of a sudden concerned that the tape be authentic before letting the American people know what we are facing?
Either way, let's give ABCNews the benefit of the doubt that they really wanted to make sure the tape was credible and legitimate before releasing it. Fine. However, the tape was authenticated late on 27-October-2004 (Wednesday), and THEY STILL WILL NOT RELEASE THE TAPE!! An ABCNews source states that ABCNews will not release the tape until after the election because "this is not something you just throw out there while people are voting." Huh?!?!? Oh, I see. They will not release the tape because they do not want the American people to understand the sheer danger we are in right here in our own country, in our own homes, and in our own workplaces because if we knew of the level of danger we are in right before the election, we might see fit to vote in the candidate who would best protect us. And we all know who that candidate is.
As far as my own personal safety, here is my concern. We are all aware of the terrorist attacks in Spain on 11-March-2004 just three days before their presidential election on 14-March-2004. The terrorists' goal was to have Spain withdraw from the anti-terrorism coalition (headed by the United States). To do this, they would change the course of the election by ousting President Jose Maria Aznar. In President Aznar's place would step Rodriguez Zapatero, candidate of Spain's Socialist Party. Surely, Zapatero would pull Spain's support of the anti-terrorism coalition, which is exactly what happened.
Fast forward to 28-October-2004, and the United States presidential election is a scant five days away. Do you honestly think that Al Qaeda does not want or care to affect the outcome of our election? We have one candidate who is very anti-terrorist and has made it a point to “aggressively” (not aggressive enough, IMO) wage war on terrorism. The other candidate is well-known to be anti-war and has been making claims since his run for the presidency that he will pull our troops out of Iraq. It is easy to extrapolate that he will also turn tail and retreat from the war on terror.
No doubt the Islamic fundamentalists and terrorists see the outcome of this election as pivotal to their continued fanatical survival and growth. It only makes sense that they would try to manipulate our votes in a manner similar to what they did in Spain -- via a terrorist attack on our own soil. However, America has already suffered an attack that killed 3,000 of our own. For another attack to really cause the American people to change and vote the way the Islamists would like us to, the next attack would have to exceed the level, sensationalism and death count of 11-September-2001. There is no doubt in my mind that the terrorists are going to try to pull off another attack prior to, or on the day of, the election.
Even so, have you seen the terror alert level raised or any warnings sent out to the American people? I sure the heck haven't. Why does it seem that I am the only person worried about this? We should be warning everyone to be extra vigilant during these highly-charged times. We should be upping security in all major metropolitan areas, especially in transportation centers such as trains, subways, and highways that are notoriously congested. We should close the freaking border, and I mean NOW! Why, in these dangerous times of turmoil and unrest are we doing absolutely nothing about sealing our border except to have Asa Hutchinson tell border patrol agents that they are not to do anything if they see someone coming across the border illegally? (Yes, based on a few articles I've read, I think that is really happening right now.) H*ll, just a few weeks ago a big story broke that at least 25 Chechan terrorists had illegally crossed our southern border earlier this summer. Gee, do you think they have good intentions? Maybe they are just coming here to find work. Ha. If you believe that one, I have some wonderful ocean front property in Arizona to sell you. I'll even throw in some pristine hunting land located in the middle of Yosemite.
My point is this. I am incredibly concerned (and, to be very honest, scared) of what is going on in this country. We know the Islamofacists want to kill us. We know they hate us. We know they are plotting and planning attacks as we sit in our coffeehouses and drink our lattes or espressos while mindlessly chatting on our cell phones. Why is nobody doing anything about it? Why are the most basic steps of all not being taken to protect this country and its people? Is there nobody left in this country that loves America, her people and what we stand for? Are we just doomed to be killed or taken over by the Islamofacists like a submissive dog rolling over on his back just begging for mercy? I sure as h*ll hope not. I want my country back, and I am sick and tired of being scared for my future and the future of my family. It is this kind of bullsh*t that makes me seriously wonder if bringing children into the world today is a good idea. What kind of world will we leave them? For that matter, what kind of country will they be born into when we are so intent on being politically correct and pandering to minority groups that we have lost all sense of self preservation?
More information about the new terrorist tape is available on the Northeast Intelligence Network website.
Posted by Kasey on October 28, 2004 11:50 AM | Filed Under: Conservative ThinkingThanks for bringing this to my attention. I've been saying for weeks that something like this was going to happen. And I agree that voting in the other guy would not be good for the country. It'd going to be a tense week ahead. And if it doesn't materialize all the better.
We are never going to close the borders until it's too late. Just like closing the barn door after the horse runs off.
Posted by: Bruce on October 28, 2004 04:18 PMUnfortunately, Bruce, it is already too late. The haters-of-America are already here. Enough of them have already snuck through our ludicrous "border" and are plotting and scheming to kill us.
Personally, I am scared to death of an attack. I feel helpless and don't know what to do. In spite of everything we have been hearing in recent months (approximately 6-8 months), Travis remains steadfast in his resolve to not do anything to change his life because of terrorists. He doesn't even think about backup plans which is ironic because as an electrical engineer and a department manager, he must always have backup plans in case something does not work out. I wanted to do something as simple as make sure his pickup truck is filled with fuel in case we need to get out of here tute sweet, and he refused to let me do that. I don't understand his unwillingness to even admit that there is a real possibility that terrorists will hit and that they may hit the area where we live (a large, well-known metropolitan area).
I have wanted to leave where we live for a long time now, but Travis always says that we don't have enough money to leave, and that if we were to leave, what would we do for jobs? I can understand his concern that as a husband it is his responsibility to provide for his family. But he seems to forget that happiness and security is a big part of taking care of your family, and that if those two very important elements are missing, supporting them financially falls to the backburner. That's how I see it, at least.
I want to leave so very badly. But we are married and I made a commitment to him that I would be with him in good times and bad. These are bad times, and I must stand firm to my commitment and promise. I only hope that by staying we both don't wind up dead, or worse, that he is killed but I am left alive to mourn and grieve him.
Posted by: Kasey on October 28, 2004 06:34 PMI understand your feelings. But we can't let them win by scaring us out of our homes to where we think we are safe. I live in a major metro area with and air force base in my back yard. It's one of the top 20 targets in the US. Am I scared? You bet. Am I leaving? No. Mainly for the same reasons as your hubby. Not enough money and what would I do for a job if I did leave. Am I foolish? I hope not.
Posted by: Bruce on October 29, 2004 06:27 AMKasey, I think you may be getting misinformation. Both Fox News and CNN have articles up saying the CIA and FBI could NOT authenticate the tape.
Posted by: Kristi on October 29, 2004 10:04 AMHi Kristi. Those two articles you mentioned made for interesting reads. Hmmm. They make me wonder. I just read another article, a new article just published today, that says "The CIA and FBI have authenticated a new al Qaeda videotape which warns of retribution ..." Also, I keep hearing on the radio and television news of the "authenticated terrorist video tape." So I wonder where the truth really lies.
What I do know is that as of Wednesday morning, the tape was in the hands of the CIA and FBI and that at that time they could not confirm the authenticity of the tape. On late Wednesday night while on my way home from school, the newscaster on the radio said that the tape had finally been authenticated. When I got home, I checked a couple of news websites and found that the newscaster's claim of authentication was corroborated by the news sites.
I honestly wish that the tape was not real and that it was just someone's cruel hoax and a Halloween joke. But I have always been one to be on the cautious side and be prepared. What I have seen to be the case is that in the event of an item that needs to be authenticated, the professionals can usually tell fairly quickly whether or not it is a fake. But in the case of a truly authentic item, they have to go through an exhaustive battery of tests to make sure the item is for real because an item passing three out of six tests cannot be declared authentic, but if an item fails test number three, then it can be declared a fake.
I don't really know what to think about the video's authenticity at this point, but I still hold to my opinion that the Islamic terrorists want to kill us and that they are plotting and scheming even as I type to kill as many Americans at one time as possible. In fact, in order to carry out their goal, they will need to kill many times more Americans than perished on 11-September.
What are your thoughts?
Posted by: Kasey on October 29, 2004 10:50 AMHonestly, I don't worry about it too much. Mainly because there isn't a single thing I can do about it except pray. At that point it's not in my hands at all.
But aside from that, remember, these are homocidal nutcases who are in a war against us. Of course they're going to make horrible sounding threats against us. Can they actually do it? I have my doubts. While I do believe there are actual threats out there and we have to be diligent, I also think they're a bunch of blowhards who want to sound more powerful than they actually are.
I refuse to live in fear because some insane idiot thinks he can take on the whole country.
Posted by: Kristi on October 29, 2004 03:25 PM