Threat Matrix: November 2006

[nwctwx]

The Price of Victory
-Full Story-

The "bombshell" revelation from last April's National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), which was leaked to the New York Times in September, was that the war in Iraq had resulted in more terrorism, not less. As reported by United Press International's Claude Salhani, "Did we really need 16 intelligence agencies to tell us that? Ten minutes of watching the newscast of your choice, from Al-Jazeera to Fox News, would be enough to convince most observers." But the key question is why the war has provoked the global Jihad.

One answer has to be the influence in the Arab world of the America-
hating network Al-Jazeera. The AIM DVD on "Terror Television" shows film footage of captured terrorists saying they came to Iraq to kill Americans because of the words and images on Al-Jazeera.

	Al-Qaeda Doctrine for International Political Warfare
	- 2006 Midterms: Another bin Laden Victory?
	Three Years Ago: Threat Matrix Begins

Thread Forty-Two

Previous | TM Index

TM Terrorism Handbook

TM 'Be on the Lookout'

Godzilla's Summaries

Invaluable Tips

Preparedness

Search: News | Images

Threat Matrix HTML designed by: Ian Livingston

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=iran

RECAP:

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://osint.internet-haganah.com/archives/000603.html

November 06, 2006

South Africa's MTN Starts Iran Cell Phone Operations

Fars News Agency (Internet Version-WWW)
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 T14:29:28Z
Journal Code: 9113 Language: ENGLISH Record Type: FULLTEXT
Document Type: OSC Transcribed Text:

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- South African cell phone operator MTN has started commercial operations in Iran, aiming for a million subscribers by the end of the year, the group said. MTN said in a statement that Irancell, in which it holds a 49% stake, began operations on October 21 by releasing 350,000 SIM cards into the market.

Posted on 06 November 2006 @ 18:28 GMT

[Cindy]

EVENT:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733596/posts

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=iran

===

NOTE: The following text is a quote:

http://osint.internet-haganah.com/archives/000602.html

November 06, 2006

Iran's Deputy Navy Commander Killed in Car Accident

Fars News Agency (Internet Version-WWW)
Saturday, October 21, 2006 T15:14:14Z
Journal Code: 9113 Language: ENGLISH Record Type: FULLTEXT
Document Type: OSC Translated Excerpt:

Tehran, 21 October: The Public Relations Office of the Navy announced that war veteran and deputy commander of the Navy for intelligence affairs; Fariborz Fazel was killed in a car accident while on a mission to the shores of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Fazel started his mission to the south on 25 Mehr (17 October) and was expected to inspect the operation areas and help equip and improve naval stations.

The accident took place at 5:30 (0200 gmt) yesterday morning (20.10.06) on his way back, at kilometre 50 of Minab city.

Posted on 06 November 2006 @ 18:28 GMT

[Cindy]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1099.html

---

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/24/europe/EU_GEN_Czech_Terrorism.php

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://osint.internet-haganah.com/archives/000601.html

November 06, 2006

Czech spy agency says it investigated whether 3 Egyptians plotted attack against airliner

PRAGUE, Czech Republic:

The Czech counterintelligence service investigated whether three Egyptian citizens were planning a terrorist attack against a civilian airliner last year, the agency said Tuesday.

According to the BIS' annual report published on the spy agency's Web site, the three attempted to enter the cockpit during a flight by the Czech state-run airline CSA from the Norwegian capital, Oslo, to Prague in 2005.

A suspicion that the three were testing security measures on Czech planes could not be confirmed or ruled out, the report said.

After landing in Prague, the three were detained and escorted to Egypt, it said. No more details were given.

CSA spokeswoman Daniela Hupakova was not immediately able to comment on the report. She said the airline uses air marshals on some of its flights. 061024 125640

Posted on 06 November 2006 @ 18:28 GMT

[Cindy]

http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=5&id=8752

Updated: November 6th, 2006 09:19 AM PDT
Home > Airline and Airport Security News
"Man Made Threatening Phone Calls to California Airports"
The Associated Press


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A 30-year-old man has admitted he made bomb threats to airports in Long Beach and Orange County last year, triggering massive searches of both facilities.

In a plea agreement filed Thursday in federal court, Jason Morris of Ontario acknowledged he called John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Oct. 25, 2005. He told an airport employee two bombs were on a departing plane, adding "a lot of people will die and it's all in your hands," the government said.

Morris also called Long Beach Airport the same day, claiming a bomb was at the facility and that "a lot of people will die."

No explosives were found, but the search shut the Long Beach Airport for four hours and delayed several morning flights.

Investigators traced the threats to Morris because he used his cell phone to make the calls."

[Cindy]

Adding to post no 279:

JIHAD WATCH.org (TheTimesOnline.co.uk): "'Another black day for the enemies of Islam'" (November 6, 2006)

JIHAD WATCH.org (BBC NEWS): "UK JIHADIST 'PLANNED MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS'" (November 6, 2006)

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): "BRITISH MUSLIM ADMITS TO BOMB BUILDINGS IN WASHINGTON, NYC AND NEWARK" (October 12, 2006)

[Cindy]

http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/entertainment/15945203.htm

Posted on Mon, Nov. 06, 2006

"Snoop Dogg booked on weapon charge"
Associated Press
SANTA ANA, Calif. -


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The Sept. 27 incident occurred as Snoop Dogg prepared to take a flight to San Francisco. At the time of his arrest, he told deputies the baton was a prop for a movie, a spokesman for the sheriff's office has said.

The weapon charge was filed Thursday and an arrest warrant was issued. Snoop Dogg's attorney, Donald Etra, has called the charge "bogus."

Last month, the rapper was arrested at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank for investigation of illegal drug and gun possession. He posted $35,000 bail and was ordered to appear in court Dec. 12."

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=boston

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=ammonia

===
===

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733627/posts

"Massive Ammonia Leak Evacuates Part Of E. Boston"
CBS4BOSTON ^ | 06 NOVEMBER 2006 | CBS4BOSTON

Posted on 11/06/2006 4:32:34 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "(CBS4) EAST BOSTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency is on the scene of a chemical leak in East Boston on Monday. They are assessing an ammonia leak from an 800 pound tank at the Channel Fish Processing Company on East Eagle Street.

Officials say a faulty valve appears to be the cause of the massive leak."

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=turkey

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=pope

http://www.truthusa.com/AllegedInsult.html

---

NOTE: The following text is a quote:

http://off-topic.internet-haganah.com/archives/000599.html

And 2 + 2 = 5

Muslim Cleric: Criticizing Islam threatens peace:

AP - Wed Nov 1 - ANKARA, Turkey - A leading Turkish cleric called criticism of Islam a serious threat to world peace, speaking Wednesday as Turkey prepared for a controversial visit by Pope Benedict XVI later in the month.

Posted on 06 November 2006 @ 18:26 GMT

[SlowBoat407]

Everyone, please keep your eyes open tomorrow. I still think about the fact that on 9/11, one thing stuck out about that day before the bad stuff started happening - the polls were open in New York. It was a primary.

Also, Iraq has seen spikes in violence on their elections days. I just get red flags about it, and even though I'm not in a metropolitan area, I'm going to be a little jumpier than usual tomorrow.

[Cindy]

Note: The following post is a quote:

---

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733635/posts


Idaho state senator's sons arrested, cited in flag damage incident
KIFI Channel 8 ^ | 5 Nov 2006 | unattributed

Posted on 11/06/2006 4:46:14 PM PST by No Longer Free State

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The adult sons of an Idaho state senator are in hot water with authorities in Idaho's capital city after two American flags dedicated to soldiers killed in Iraq were vandalized.

Twenty-four-year-old Michael Burkett was arrested and 22-year-old Thomas Burkett was cited for allegedly damaging flags and flagpoles on the grounds of the Idaho Capitol building this morning.

Police say Michael Burkett also resisted and obstructed officers.

Boise Police say one flag pole had been bent so the flag was lying on the ground, the other had been pulled from the ground.

Their father is Boise Senator Mike Burkett, a Democrat facing Republican Charles Seldon in Tuesday's election.

Senator Burkett says he thinks his sons are innocent, while the boys' mother, Sharon Burkett, says the entire event was a "misunderstanding."

[Cindy]

Thank you SlowBoat407.

It's always good advice to be vigilant.

Our family always votes and we'll be voting tomorrow, too.

[Cindy]

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT: "WORLD WIDE CAUTION" (Click Here.)

OSAC.gov: "OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Global Security News & Reports" (Click Here.)

[MamaDearest]

one thing stuck out about that day before the bad stuff started happening - the polls were open in New York. It was a primary.

Valid point and one worth keeping in mind. We should be cautious EVERY day, but certain factors make some days worth extra caution (just about any nuance can set off jihadis).

[Cindy]

Adding to post no. 291:

FOX NEWS.com: Boise, Idaho - "STATE SENATOR'S SONS ACCUSED OF VANDALIZING MEMORIAL FOR IRAQ WAR CASUALTIES" (November 6, 2006) (Read More...)

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=iraq

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1732071/posts

http://www.moveamericaforward.org

===
===

http://www.moveamericaforward.org/Media/Kristinn_Taylor_Intro.mp3

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733652/posts


"FReeper Kristinn Taylor Reports from Iraq"
Move America Forward ^ | 11/06/2006 | Kristinn Taylor Reporting

Posted on 11/06/2006 5:08:57 PM PST by Impeach98

[MamaDearest]

Their father is Boise Senator Mike Burkett, a Democrat facing Republican Charles Seldon in Tuesday's election.

Family values????????? We've come to expect it from them. A "misunderstanding"? Police say Michael Burkett also resisted and obstructed officers. Supposing the police also "misunderstood" the resistance and obstruction? Tsk tsk - timing is everything. May the Idaho State Senator coming to an "understanding" with his sons about respect for American flags!

[Cindy]

"Family values?????????"


FACT: Not my family values.

[MamaDearest]

“The question is whether or not this store owner had the right to protect himself and to have a weapon,” Birkett said. “He does. He has a (Firearm Owners Identification) card. He's got that right under Illinois law.”

The shop owner should have the right to protect himself, Firearm Owners ID card or not. The idea that without possession of that ID card the outcome could have been different for the store owner is preposterous.

Canada kept list of dissidents to lock up in time of crisis

Snip: The federal government had detailed lists of political activists and subversives it planned to arrest in the aftermath of a nuclear war or other national emergency, keeping such plans on the books until at least the early 1980s, according to records obtained by an Ottawa historian.

Anywhere from 700 to 2,500 people, including babies, would have been held in internment camps, including one in Gatineau Park, before being shipped off to more permanent detention facilities.

Woman blows herself up - slightly injuring Israeli soldier

Snip: According to the army, the woman was acting suspiciously, and the troops ordered her to stop before she got too close. That's when she blew herself up. The militant group Islamic Jihad is claiming responsibility for the attack that killed the woman and reportedly injured several civilians.

Taliban issues renewed threat against Canadians

Snip: "We will pursue our fighting in winter," Qari Mohammad Yousuf Ahmadi said in a telephone interview Monday, shooting down suggestions of a lull in fighting over the winter, when insurgents traditionally hunker down in mountain hideaways. "We will change our tactics according to the situation."

The children's jihad

Snip: Seventy percent of the Palestinians claim that they want peace. They want to live in peace side-by-side with Israel. But they vote in terrorist group Hamas to govern them. And they’re raising an army of children to carry on the jihad through at least another generation.

Pakistan's MMA warns of jihad against USA

Snip: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal warned it would wage a jihad against the United States and the West if their killings of innocent Muslims across the globe did not stop even as thousands rallied against the Bajur killings here on Friday.

[MamaDearest]

FACT: Not my family values.

Not mine either. Questioning where these grown children learned such disrespect for our flag and disrepsect for the citizens who honor it.

I spent part of the day researching candidates for elections tomorrow. I was stunned to see some with the comments "none" and "spiritual" in response to a question about their religion. My sharpie pen marked a big X across the information for those candidates - and I guarantee it was not the kind of X they'd hope for.