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Thursday, January 19, 2006
A Message From Osy
Our favorite bad guy sent Al-Jazeera a new audio tape. (Why no video, Osama? We'd love to see your mug.) The editor of Al-J said that it was dated December (uh... which December?), but would give no other details.
In the audio tape, Osy (Can I call you Osy,Osy?) claims that the only reason AlQ hasn't attacked the US again is because they had to make plans, and not because of our increased security. (The fact that three Algerians were arrested in Italy for planning a massive attack on US stadiums, ships, and railway stations didn't have anything to do with it, either.) Osy also bragged about attacks in "European capitols" (I guess since he couldn't get to the US because of planning). Then he offered the US a truce... of sorts.
The timing of the tape is interesting. There was a report at the beginning of January that Osy achieved ambient temperature in December and was buried in Iran. (He could have recorded the tape before he died... if he died... ) His #2 guy, Ayman al-Zawahri recorded the video message that corresponded to The Haj (a first). Last week, Predator drones targeted al-Zawahri, and took out Osy's favorite recreation officer and poison procurer, Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar (whether or not they put a dent in al-Zawahri is unknown at this time).
It would have made more sense if al-Z had released a tape, just to let us know that he was alive. With the way Osy's been leading the opposition as of late, learning if Osy's right-hand man is still breathing is much more important.
In the audio tape, Osy (Can I call you Osy,Osy?) claims that the only reason AlQ hasn't attacked the US again is because they had to make plans, and not because of our increased security. (The fact that three Algerians were arrested in Italy for planning a massive attack on US stadiums, ships, and railway stations didn't have anything to do with it, either.) Osy also bragged about attacks in "European capitols" (I guess since he couldn't get to the US because of planning). Then he offered the US a truce... of sorts.
"We do not mind offering you a long-term truce with fair conditions that we adhere to," he said. "We are a nation that God has forbidden to lie and cheat. So both sides can enjoy security and stability under this truce so we can build Iraq and Afghanistan, which have been destroyed in this war. There is no shame in this solution, which prevents the wasting of billions of dollars that have gone to those with influence and merchants of war in America."Good luck with that. So... he doesn't want to spend all that money on war when it could be better used for... what? Educating women and girls? Upgrading the Muslim world into the 18th century? (Wouldn't want to shock them too much... we need to get them used to the real world gradually). Declaring peace with Israel?
The timing of the tape is interesting. There was a report at the beginning of January that Osy achieved ambient temperature in December and was buried in Iran. (He could have recorded the tape before he died... if he died... ) His #2 guy, Ayman al-Zawahri recorded the video message that corresponded to The Haj (a first). Last week, Predator drones targeted al-Zawahri, and took out Osy's favorite recreation officer and poison procurer, Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar (whether or not they put a dent in al-Zawahri is unknown at this time).
It would have made more sense if al-Z had released a tape, just to let us know that he was alive. With the way Osy's been leading the opposition as of late, learning if Osy's right-hand man is still breathing is much more important.
