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Threat Matrix: 2010
Freerepublic.com ^ | 12/31/2009 | Freeper TMers

Posted on 12/31/2009 10:06:46 AM PST by Velveeta

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Al Qaeda’s Yemen Connection, America and the Global Islamic Jihad

December 30, 2009 — The attempt to destroy Northwest Airlines flight 253 en route from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day underscores the growing ambition of al Qaeda's Yemen franchise, which has grown from a largely Yemeni agenda to become a player in the global Islamic jihad in the last year. Since merging with the al Qaeda franchise in Saudi Arabia last January and renaming itself Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), it has stepped up operations in Yemen itself, struck into Saudi Arabia, and now operates on the global stage. The weak Yemeni government of President Ali Abdallah Salih, which has never fully controlled the country and now faces a host of growing problems, will need significant American support to defeat AQAP.

Al Qaeda has long been active in Yemen, the original homeland of Osama bin Laden's family, and one of its first major terror attacks was conducted in Aden in 2000, when an al Qaeda cell nearly sank the USS Cole. A year ago, the al Qaeda franchises in Saudi Arabia and Yemen merged after the Saudi branch had been effectively repressed by the Saudi authorities under the leadership of Deputy Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Nayif. The new AQAP showed its claws last August, when it almost assassinated the prince with a suicide bomber who had passed through at least two airports on the way to his attempt on Nayif.

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The attack on the Amsterdam-Detroit flight also shows that al Qaeda remains obsessed with striking the American airline industry, a target it has gone after repeatedly since 1999. If AQAP has now been told by the al Qaeda core leadership to take on the job, we can probably assume that other al Qaeda franchises in North Africa, Iraq, Southeast Asia and elsewhere have also been pressed to attack.

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To: Oorang
Also, I wonder how many branches there are of the Islamic Institute. I see what I can find and post accordingly.

Thanks Oorang. I think there is something much more to the Houston connection than has been told. Here'a couple of older links:

Link from 2007: Storm track infiltration - The Houston Taliban - Jihad in Texas

4 Whyislam and ICNA workers (coined by the media as the “Houston Taliban”) held jihad training camps on Islamic Society of Greater Houston property in Willis Texas north of Houston. The men sought firearms training in the Houston area on at least eight occasions between May 2005 and June 2006. Semi-automatic weapons were used in paramilitary training conducted by an undercover FBI agent. The men were in possession of an Armalite M15A4 rifle, a .308 rifle and a 12-gage shotgun, a Glock pistol and other weapons. The group was photographed and recorded during the paramilitary training exercises.

Link from 2004: Jihad in Houston?

They're scratching their heads in Houston over this one: "A Saudi Arabian national who slashed a Jewish friend's throat after apparently undergoing a religious reawakening has pleaded guilty to murder rather than face trial." This from the Houston Chronicle, with thanks to Mrs. Obelix and Nicolei. Mohammed Ali Alayed, 23, faces up to 60 years in prison for the Aug. 6 attack in which Ariel Sellouk was almost decapitated with a knife.

Jihad camps in the USA?

List at link

41 posted on 12/31/2009 11:22:54 AM PST by MamaDearest
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To: Excellence

Thanks for that link Excellence!


42 posted on 12/31/2009 11:25:42 AM PST by MamaDearest
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To: Excellence

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


43 posted on 12/31/2009 11:30:06 AM PST by Velveeta (Happy, Happy New Year!)
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To: MamaDearest

You’re welcome. Happy New Year!


44 posted on 12/31/2009 11:30:42 AM PST by Excellence (Meet your new mother-in-law, the United States Government)
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To: MestaMachine

Thanks, MestaMachine.

You be safe as well!


45 posted on 12/31/2009 11:32:15 AM PST by Velveeta (Happy, Happy New Year!)
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To: Velveeta
Nothing gets by us. We can always tell if someone is trying to sneak something by us.

You've got that right. Raising teenagers and being one step ahead of them and their plans qualifies us as experts. Getting "the look" when we discovered "undisclosed" things was worth its weight in gold.

46 posted on 12/31/2009 11:32:18 AM PST by MamaDearest
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To: MamaDearest; Velveeta; JustPiper; LucyT

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418409/posts
Flight 253 passenger Kurt Haskell: ‘I was visited by the FBI’

I would bet money the “Indian” man in this article is not Indian, but Pakistani. And I am still putting my thumb firmly on the State Department for having so many islamist moles in embassies around the world that we are safe nowhere and no time.
This whole thing stinks to high, high heaven!


47 posted on 12/31/2009 11:38:53 AM PST by MestaMachine (Your CORE is the path you walk. RINOs don't walk paths, they build roads to nowhere..)
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To: Velveeta

Thank you and all who keep this going.
Happy New year and may God Bless each of you.


48 posted on 12/31/2009 11:45:18 AM PST by NanaDory8
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To: Velveeta

We just hang around and occasionally post something that is (hopefully) relevant.

Thanks yet again for keeping the door open.

(And a VERY Happy New Year.)


49 posted on 12/31/2009 12:04:32 PM PST by Unrepentant VN Vet (Tagline deleted to avoid banishment.)
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To: MamaDearest

Thanks for the ping MamaD - I have to run into town but will read when I get back :)


50 posted on 12/31/2009 12:31:20 PM PST by WestCoastGal
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To: Velveeta

Yay! A new thread.

Happy New Year!!


51 posted on 12/31/2009 12:40:18 PM PST by Palladin (Obama as President? "Totally unacceptable.")
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Molotov Cocktail Found In Downtown Parking Garage (PHILADELPHIA)
Dec 30, 2009

Philadelphia Police are investigating the discovery of a Molotov cocktail along with anti-Israeli books inside a Center City parking garage. The discovery was made at about 2:00 p.m. Wednesday inside a garage located at Callowhill and N. 16th Streets. The garage is in close proximity to the office of the Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices. Police initially responded to a report of a man sleeping next to a suspicious device in the office of the parking garage.

"Before the police arrived, the male left the property. He left behind a Molotov cocktail and literature," Captain Dennis Wilson explained. Investigators said the man left behind anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian books and documentation, along with an Arabic dictionary.

"It looks like a Molotov cocktail, some sort of accelerant in a bottle, sealed top, with a fuse," Captain Wilson said. Captain Wilson said they know exactly who the individual is because he left behind his laptop and his identification. There were no injuries, police said. So far, no arrests have been made. The incident remains under police investigation.

http://cbs3.com/local/Center.City.Molotov.2.1397907.html


52 posted on 12/31/2009 12:41:38 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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Intelligence report says Iran is seeking to smuggle 1,350 tons of uranium from Kazakhstan
Dec 30, 2009

Iran is close to clinching a deal to clandestinely import 1,350 tons of purified uranium ore from Kazakhstan, according to an intelligence report obtained by The Associated Press. Such a deal would be significant because, according to an independent research group, Tehran appears to be running out of the material, which it needs to feed its uranium enrichment program. Diplomats said the assessment was heightening international concern about Tehran's nuclear activities.

The report was drawn up by a member nation of the International Atomic Energy Agency and provided Tuesday to the AP on condition that the country not be identified because of the confidential nature of the information. In Washington, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said, "the transfer of any uranium yellowcake ... to Iran would constitute a clear violation of UNSC sanctions."

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http://www.news1130.com/news/world/article/12317--intelligence-report-says-iran-is-seeking-to-smuggle-1-350-tons-of-uranium-from-kazakhstan

53 posted on 12/31/2009 12:50:33 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: Velveeta
Well aren't I one of the fortunate ones to begin the new year at TM’s step into the new year. Thank you all for your warm welcome....

Links today very interesting indeed, Memri has video (#2322) of Shite Woman dedicating their infants to Jihad....Very large group with children smiling and saying they will carry on Jihad. Indeed culture of death from the cradle to the grave.

Took me a very long time understanding how and why these woman allow themselves to be used as incubators for the future warriors of Islam Jihad. They do not see children as we do by any means.

Examining indoctrinations of Islam helped me to accept why God told the Israelites to destroy the people, woman and children as well. That was a tough one to accept! But when you look closely at Islams movement, and that which this video, among many depict, I can understand better God's wisdom...and if it still disturbs me greatly that woman of Islam do this to their children..how much more is God affected.

Not sure if I can mention God here, hummm.. well I'm sure someone will advise me soon enough.

Happy New Year all, and may we always see thru the deceptions that now plague our nation in this coming year.

54 posted on 12/31/2009 12:57:46 PM PST by caww
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To: WestCoastGal

Today, New Year’s Eve, while everyone’s attention is understandably on family and friends, we learn (thanks to the ever alert Bill Roggio, reporting on the Standard’s blog) that the administration has now released Qais Qazali, Laith’s brother, who is the head of the Iran-backed terror network, in addition to a hundred other terrorists. In violation of the long-standing, commonsense policy against capitulating to kidnappers and terrorists because it just encourages more hostage-taking and murder, the terrorists were released in exchange for a British hostage and the remains of his three contract guards (whom the terrorists had murdered).

So, as the mullahs, America’s incorrigible enemies, struggle to hang on, we’re giving them accommodations and legitimacy. And the messages we send? Terrorize us and we’ll negotiate with you. Kill American troops or kidnap civilians and win valuable concessions — including the release of an army of jihadists, and its leaders, who can now go back to targeting American troops.

http://bit.ly/775Cub


55 posted on 12/31/2009 1:01:07 PM PST by WestCoastGal
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To: Oorang

Thanks for moving that over - it is just astounding to read some of these things


56 posted on 12/31/2009 1:05:34 PM PST by WestCoastGal
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To: Oorang

(he left behind his laptop and his identification.... left behind anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian books and documentation,)

Oh good...lots of info for our guys!

Can’t imagine he’s going to last among his comrades after learning this. He’d been better off getting caught buy our guys! Former Gitmo detainees are living it up in the Bahama’s, nice cottages overlooking the ocean..figure that!


57 posted on 12/31/2009 1:08:28 PM PST by caww
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To: MamaDearest

Thank you for the ping MamaDearest.


58 posted on 12/31/2009 1:13:35 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Velveeta

A blessed New Year to you and your family Velveeta.


59 posted on 12/31/2009 1:14:22 PM PST by Cindy
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To: WestCoastGal

Beyond senseless and deplorable.....

This release simply puts bullits in the backs of our own. Imagine then how the trial for Shiek the Geek will go!


60 posted on 12/31/2009 1:14:33 PM PST by caww
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