[Excellence]

http://www.criticalthreats.org/yemen/christmas-day-attack-manifestation-aqap-shift-targeting-america

Lots of good background info here.

[MamaDearest]

Thanks for that link Excellence!

[Velveeta]

Great article, thank you - with a powerful conclusion:

The Christmas Day attempt is proof of AQAP’s desire and ability to strike America and American interests. The recent U.S. and Yemeni strikes on AQAP strongholds and leadership may have weakened the group, but its recent statements suggest that it is still operational and under strong leadership. AQAP reiterated its desire to strike the U.S. in its statement claiming responsibility for Abdulmutallab’s attempt: “From here, we say to the American people: since you support your leaders and you stand behind them in killing our women and our children, rejoice for what will do you harm. We have come to you with slaughter and we have prepared for you men who love death as you love life. With permission from Allah, we will come to you from where you do not expect. As you kill, you will be killed. Tomorrow is near.”[40] AQAP has made its intentions very clear: it is no longer satisfied with attacking Saudi and Yemeni targets; it has every intention to kill Americans.

http://www.criticalthreats.org/yemen/christmas-day-attack-manifestation-aqap-shift-targeting-america

[WestCoastGal]

Thanks - there is also a good map of Yemen in case we decide to retaliate which I doubt with 0 at the helm

http://www.criticalthreats.org/yemen/yemen-conflict-map