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Two white Britons 'killed fighting for Al Qaeda' in U.S. drone attack in Pakistan
2010-12-16
Anyone seen Galloway the last few days?
We should be so lucky!
Two white British men who were fighting alongside Al Qaeda militants in Pakistan have been killed in a drone attack, it was reported last night.
They're the same color as their fellow targets now, charcoal black.
Same powdery texture as well.
The two men are believed to have been 'white converts' to Al Qaeda who changed their British names to Islamic ones after becoming radicalised.
Radicalized then carbonized.
They died five days ago when a Hellfire missile was fired from a remote controlled American drone in the town of Datta Khel.
"Say, Roger, do you hear a buzzing noi----"
If the reports are confirmed, the two men would be the first white British converts to have been killed in the area.
The Mail seems awfully concerned with the former skin color of the deceased traitors.
The militants were aged 48 and 25 and had been using the pseudonyms Abu Bakr and Mansoor Ahmed. It is believed one of the men was originally called Steve.
He is now known as "remains, cremated, 6.5 kilograms."
They were in a vehicle with two other fighters when they were hit by the missile. It is not known whether they were crossing the border into Afghanistan.
They were definitely crossing the border into Hell (which is very close to the NWFP)
Details of their deaths are slowly emerging following the missile strike on the Pakistan and Afghanistan borders.

It was reported that the pair had entered the area last year and had travelled to north Waziristan in the lawless tribal belt bordering Afghanistan to join Al Qaeda.
No triumphal homecoming, Michael Moore interviews, speaking tours or chubby blondes for these two now.
The Americans believe that there are around 2,000 militants in the area. These are the ones that are targeted by drone attacks because they are deemed the most dangerous.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are aware of media reports of the death of two British nationals in Pakistan.
"Now ask us if we give a damn"
'Our High Commission in Pakistan is seeking further information on these reports.' In September another British militant called Abdul Jabber, who was from Birmingham and of Asian descent, died in a drone attack in the same area.

Although not part of official defence strategy, and not acknowledged by the CIA, drone attacks have been stepped up in recent months as the United States attempts to tackle fighters who gather openly in Pakistani villages and compounds. There have been at least 25 such strikes in Pakistan since September, resulting in the deaths of around 50 people.

The tactic has caused controversy, with Afghan leaders claiming they cause indiscriminate civilian casualties.

A senior defence source said: 'There was possibly an attack on two British nationals five days ago. It is not something our military have been [dealing with] as it was out of our operating area, and there was no involvement from our side.

'The Foreign Office is investigating the reports.'

The Pentagon had no comment to make on the reported deaths last night.
Congratulations to all the zappers and targeteers. Well done.
Posted by:Atomic Conspiracy

#13  Please don't read anything into your name being in italics above, Frozen Al -- I must have hit a wrong button again. One of these days years I'm going to attain proficiency, really I will!
Posted by: trailing wife   2010-12-16 21:49  

#12  But looking on the bright side, they did get 72 raisins to last them for all eternity.

I wouldn't think so, FrozenAl, given that they were merely driving through the lovely winter landscape of Datta Khel, Pakistan, at the time, not actively engaged in jihading against the infidels. Not much different than tripping over one's own feet in a drunken stupor and drowning in a nearby ditch. Although no doubt their friends and relations made all sorts of dramatic claims when the few recoverable bits were buried in a common grave.
Posted by: trailing wife   2010-12-16 21:43  

#11  Wonder if they were ever in jail. That seems to be one of the prime places for getting "radicalized".
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2010-12-16 17:24  

#10  "Two white British men who were fighting alongside Al Qaeda militants in Pakistan have been killed."

See, we're not prejudiced....
Posted by: Lonzo Sleper3382   2010-12-16 12:01  

#9  No triumphal homecoming, Michael Moore interviews, speaking tours or chubby blondes

But looking on the bright side, they did get 72 raisins to last them for all eternity.
Posted by: Frozen Al   2010-12-16 11:55  

#8  I get the feeling we're going to find out they were the Brit equivalent of Red Diaper babies.

Of course, it's not impossible that they're former skinheads.

Hell, maybe both.

Two sides of a coin.
Posted by: charger   2010-12-16 11:39  

#7  Suely if these two idiots managed to getinto Al Qaeda training camps surely have CIA/MI6?

Shhh! This kind of action is how we get these guys out! There's no proof left either way! :-)
Posted by: gorb   2010-12-16 11:00  

#6  "Steve and Nigel were good boys and helped grandma carry in the groceries", said the Lutton imam.
Posted by: Muggsy Glink   2010-12-16 10:22  

#5  'E's not pinin'! 'E's passed on! This Jihadi is no more! He has ceased to be! 'E's expired and gone to meet 'is maker! 'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch 'e'd be pushing up the daisies! 'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig! 'E's kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisibile!! THIS IS AN EX-JIHADI!!
Posted by: GolfBravoUSMC   2010-12-16 10:19  

#4  The militants were aged 48 and 25 and had been using the pseudonyms Abu Bakr and Mansoor Ahmed. It is believed one of the men was originally called Steve.

Both were from alcoholic fathers, broken homes, had attended Harvard, held law degrees, and toured in the region as students.
Posted by: Besoeker   2010-12-16 08:59  

#3  Suely if these two idiots managed to getinto Al Qaeda training camps surely have CIA/MI6?
Posted by: Paul   2010-12-16 08:28  

#2  No doubt from the infamous Amish branch of Al Qaeda, often mentioned here at the 'burg when the perps in terrorist attacks haven't been ID'd yet.
Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy   2010-12-16 01:12  

#1  The two men are believed to have been 'white converts' to Al Qaeda

Is it just me, or is the some missing words?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2010-12-16 00:52  

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