[SevenMinusOne]

If this new tape comes out with old video then I think it’s only further confirmation that he’s dead and Al-Qaeda is just trying to make everyone think he’s still alive.

Which would be the absolute worst way of going about what you are suggesting - It is the opposite that is likely true - To the true believers, they don't need to prove he is alive (they're other ways - outside of video) - These videos are for the west (and or sleep cells it is worried over).

No, videos using old tapes is to suggest just the opposite of what you suggest (that perhaps he is dead)....And why would AQ want us thinking that???

[tobyhill]

The only reason Zawahiri is putting out dead Bin Laden tapes are to show the world he’s a “prophet” and should be followed even if one can’t physically touch him.

[Ditter]

AQ is send out ‘old tapes’ because that is ALL they have. (May I be the first to say) “He’s dead Jim.”