Posted on 12/27/2007 11:33:34 AM PST by Anti-Bubba182
Who killed Benazir Bhutto? In a country riven by deep political differences and beset by constant violent threats from Islamist terrorists, including Al Qaeda, it is a question more easily asked than answered.
American officials are exploring whether the immediate claim of responsibility by an Al Qaeda leader in Afghanistan posted on an Italian Web site is credible. A reporter from the Web site spoke to the commander of Al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, who said, "We terminated the most precious American asset which vowed to defeat [the] mujahideen."
The report went on to say that the decision to assassinate Bhutto was taken in October by Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al Zawahri, who was imprisoned for his part in the plot which assassinated President Anwar Sadat of Egypt in 1981.
Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attempt by a suicide bomber on Bhutto's life in Karachi on October 18, when 136 were killed and at least 450 injured. After that assassination attempt she received a letter from someone claiming to be close to Mr. bin Laden, who threatened she would be slaughtered "like a goat.".........."
(Excerpt) Read more at nysun.com ...
I think you missed it. Here’s a slide show that includes photos of Bush’s remarks concerning the assassination.
The Amish?
That’s a chilling thought. Where’s the terror alert?
They already are on some other boards. They see the possible AQ connection as more "politics of fear" from the Bush administration.
Times Square?
...when after all it was you and me.
The latest news I could find on Bush’s response:<<<<<<<
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/27/asia/policy.php
That is a great picture of Michael Moore eating a microphone.
I don’t believe Musharaff is that stupid, to be honest.
Nothing to be gained from it.
Whats ironic is if he had kept Bhutto under house arrest, she’d be alive this afternoon....
al-Lumpy did it?
You missed it.
Why would it be a mistake?
Al Qaeda, of all parties involved, can gain the most from a destabilized and chaotic Pakistan. If they can start a civil war in Pakistan, all the better. They might even have a shot at getting their hands on some of the nukes Pakistan has.
Time for the Pentagon to come up with a contingency plan in case the worst case scenario happens where civil unrests lead to a full-blown civil war in Pakistan, and the Pakistani military is no longer able to secure their own nukes.
Didn’t get the video, just stills and no text.
What was the time this hit the Net?
Bush gave a statement from his ranch a little while ago.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN2739615820071227?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews
Aside from his comments, I think Bush has been very busy today.
Bush looks very ashen in those photos. I think that Pakistan is getting very close to joining the Axis of Evil. If AQ takes out Musharraf, they’ll be in.
Don’t know. It’s been up for some time.
It is a mistake if Bhutto’s many supporters turn on them and start dropping dimes.
ISI had her killed...the drug runners in ISI did it. Others with in ISI have confirmed this...
Scott Stanzel, WH spokesman, was very concerned. Implied this may have reverbs, referred to it as ‘the opening hours’.
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