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2010-11-11 Terror Networks

Osama bin Laden appoints new commander to spearhead war on West

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Posted by tipper 2010-11-11 05:29|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 "His strategy", said Syed Saleem Shahzad, a Pakistani expert on al-Qaeda, "is to stage multiple small terror operations, using the resources of affiliates and allies wherever possible."

All in keeping with current trends.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-11-11 05:54|| 2010-11-11 05:54|| Front Page Top

#2 ...As soon as you sign this double indemnity insurance policy, you can put on your red shirt. You get unlimited minutes on your cell phone and your own neon yellow limousine.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-11-11 07:31|| 2010-11-11 07:31|| Front Page Top

#3 Who was the old commander of spearheading war on the West?

war of attrition intended to persuade Western public opinion that the war against terror is unwinnable

They learned the lessons from Vietnam very well (get public opinion to handcuff your enemy and keep applying 'drip, drip, drip' operations against him.)

Posted by Glenmore 2010-11-11 07:54|| 2010-11-11 07:54|| Front Page Top

#4 I wouldn't call him a new commander. He was considered a #3 and operational in Somalia/Yemen back in the 90's. Once Egyptian special forces, he was one of those fleeing Afghanistan for Iran with OBL's sons and listed as a Most Wanted right after 9-11.

Posted by Lumpy Elmoluck5091 2010-11-11 09:42|| 2010-11-11 09:42|| Front Page Top

#5 Future headline,"Osama's #1 commander dronezapped today" Fluffy bunnies rejoice!

Posted by 49 Pan 2010-11-11 11:52|| 2010-11-11 11:52|| Front Page Top

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