Al-Qaida speaks. Is anyone still listening?

Lance George, Memphis, Tn — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:09:05 GMT

There are those protecting us that are listening for sure despite the public's apathy. Also, more dangerously, there are those with a radical Islam bent that are listening too.

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Travis Simons — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:22:52 GMT

Yes we are listening ,however too much media brings the politics of fear. We should always be aware and on task as far as terror is concerned.
Starting a war of aggresion in the wrong country did grave harm to the US. We are now in a more precarious position in the world. Taking the place of Isreal as the front of anger from the Muslim world. We will need to change our whole
foriegn policy structure to ensure security while becoming better global citizens.

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Ross, Miami — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:24:37 GMT

Just because the media isn't carrying stories doesn't mean we're not doing anything

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Bill — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:26:11 GMT

God save us if Barack Hussien Obama is elected. MSNBC Olberman, big Barack fan, was appalled at the showing of the Anniversary video tape of 9-11-01. Sorry Mr. Olberman, we are at war with terrorist and they will hit us again. Maybe you should watch the video again, and never forget, as much as we all would like to forget it, we should not.

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Irvine, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:26:49 GMT

Thats just great. Are we a country that needs another attack to start listening again?

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Dave Las Vegas, Nevada — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:35:24 GMT

This is just another example of eight years of ineptness. How half or near half the population can even consider the republican party for another term is beyond me. Regardless who is running for the nomination, the republicans should not be given another chance. They have had their chance.

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Steve Real — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:36:55 GMT

This is agood time to ramp up security world wide.

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Eric, Troy, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:42:27 GMT

The media is too busy promoting the anti war agenda of Obama to lend any creedance to the fact we are at war with anyone, even though they can't debunk 9-11 legitimately.

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J. Galt — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:42:40 GMT

This report is right-- Americans cannot become complacent-- but the danger we face now is of a different nature.

In October, 2004 Osama Bin Laden publicly declared his next goal was to bankrupt the United States of America. Now, almost four years later, the Bush administration has brought us to the very brink of our own destruction.

Our federal debt is nearly $10 trillion, and we have nearly $100 trillion of liabilities we are not able to pay for (city, state, county debt, Social Security, medicare, etc.). As a nation, we are insolvent.

Our wars in Afganistan and Iraq are draining us financially, weakening our military, and making us more vulnerable as a country. We are indebted to countries who could be considered our enemies. And yet we do nothing about it except dig a deeper hole for ourselves, and for future generations.

Demand fiscal responsibility in Washington, bring our men and women home from foreign wars, and let's get this great nation back to where it needs to be.

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Margo Ungricht, Lehi, Utah — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:45:43 GMT

Is the al-Qaida leadership really talking to the US population? Surely this group, which is diligent in its efforts to understand its enemy, would understand very well our collective ADHD, and use that knowledge to their advantage. I am concerned that our own government, with its track record of shutting the barn door after the horse gets out, is the one not listening. They are ignoring the "chatter" and the talk. If there is another attack, it will be a result of our country's leadership's lack of ability to determine the best course of rectitude...vigilance.

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stephen powers,asheboro,n.c. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:48:04 GMT

Terrorist are like a virus-they can be dormit and when they get there frist chance they will come alive.Never forget Terorist,for they will attack when they can.

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Paula, California — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:54:37 GMT

I dont think you (journalists) have the right to speak on behalf of the American people anymore. You who sing the praises of the Presidential candiate who wont even say the words, "terrorist" "holy war" "extremely dangerous". Even worse, these very REAL and EXTREME dangers were not even discussed on any level at the DNC!! We are at war and we are in danger by people who do not want to democratically work things out with us. I am an American and I look for news and listen for the news that is coming out of the Middle East, daily. Typically, I have to go to www.bbc.com most of the time to find out what is really going on, because here in America our reporters just discuss the elusive democratic catch phrase "change", which still has nothing tangible to go alongside it. When the US press stops reporting their tired agenda,then maybe the American people (who have been lulled to sleep with your biased reporting) will have a chance to prepare and respond for the war that has been waged upon us.

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Mike Glaubrecht Boynton Beach FL — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:57:00 GMT

Its unfortunate that the media only knows how to criticize, point fingers and look for who to blame. I see where our government gets it from.
I would think it would take a lot less time, energy and money to fix the problem. We all know what needs to be done, but are to worried about being politically correct. and so now cause the way out current leaders handled the situation and manage to have the whole world on our side and BLEW it! Our young men and women serving our county are getting killed for nothing, either bring them home or let them do what they are trained for and rout those mountains and remove all these scumbags once and for all!

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Rich C, Minneapolis, Mn — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:57:26 GMT

Sorry, not worried.
I know that probably offends you media types, but I'm confident the right people are paying attention to whats happening. Thats not the same thing as being complacent. And, really, these guys are always running their mouths, haven't you figured that out yet?

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jdoe@msnbc.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:00:08 GMT

You know as a Viet Nam Vet and as a child I remember hearing no one will ever attack the U.S.A. we are the strongest country in the world and I remember telling friends that assuming is the worst thing that we as Americans could do just because we are the strongest does not mean that we cannot be brought down. We as Americans should always be on Guard. As we all know that when you drop your guard is when you are the most likely to be knocked down. It is time to wake up America or else get taken down from another blindside by the Terrorist. We are not invincable. We can fall just as easy as falling a gaint Red Oak. John Doe, Summerville, Ga.

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Angelo Freddi, Woodburn, Oregon. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:05:49 GMT

Remember before 9-11 we didn't pay any atention to al-Qaida and look what happen. For the most part of Americans didn't even know who they they were.
The said this and that and made a lot of noise, but realey didn't do anything we could think of.

Well, they may be making a lot of noise now and most of us are tired of hereing the same old stuff, but this gust may be what they may entend for us to do. Then when they think we are tired of they will hit us again wile we are asleep at the wheel again.
I would like to here that they are whipped out once and for all. But I think that is wishfull thinking sorry to say.

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david-blackmon@msn.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:07:35 GMT

I am reading a book about the crusades, " Five Centuries of Holy War ". It seems to me that Al-Qaida might be very up on this material.
I believe this also to be very good reading material for the U.S..

Some of this parallels what is happening today.

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Dave, Kihei HI — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:08:36 GMT

Al-Who?

I think a lot more people pay attention than you give them credit for. Of course, these articles have to be written in order for us to notice. What are we supposed to do, log onto terrorist websites everyday to read what they're up to?

There are probably a lot more Americans who would like updates about the state of terrorism in the world than there are people who care what color underwear Fergie peed today.

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Greg Hudnall, Russellville, AR — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:09:40 GMT

Crusaders? Holy War? Jihad? Good Lord! These al-Qaida clowns and their ideology are straight from the DARK AGES. No wonder we've stopped paying any attention. When they speak in terms relative to at least the 19th century (21st is pushing it), maybe then we'll be able to listen?

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David Conley, Orange County, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:11:34 GMT

We should ignore the swill of al-Qaida. Whether the civilian population is listening or not will not cause the idiots to attack American soil. You can be sure that intelligence officials are paying attention. We civilians do not and should not give these idiots our attention. They have not attacked again because of the diligence of our government, which of course includes the military. Be a part of the land of the free, and the home of the BRAVE. Do not cower thinking that if you do not listen, they will punish you. Stand up and act like men and women of this great nation.

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Meeee — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:11:53 GMT

Guess they ran out of rocks... Too busy with the camels too......

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O-Bliterated, Fayetteville, AR — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:11:56 GMT

I am concerned that the playground bullys (Al-Q) will react to the media snub.
Ever since it was reported by the Washington Post that Hammas and Al-Q have been voted out of most of the Muslim Worlds ruling bodies, Al-Q and Hammas have been trying to win their way back in to the hearts and minds of the average terrorist cell.....
I fear that Obillary will loose touch and grip trying to please their constituents.

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Peter Olsson MD,keene, nh — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:12:18 GMT

I sincerely hope that Barack Obama and John McCain have read p 422 of The 9/11 Commission Report!! Peter Olsson author of THE CULT OF OSAMA

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Concerned American, Washington, DC — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:12:18 GMT

I perceive an unfortunate sense of complacency in the US. This is no time to let down our guard. We must remain ever watchful, observant and focused. For there are those in this world that will stop at nothing to murder us and our families and destroy our way of life. While grim, these are the facts and we must stand up and face them.

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." - Thomas Jefferson

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Mike, Austin, TX — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:19:23 GMT

If 9-11 or terrorism is mentioned during a political campaign it is said that the speaker is 'fear-mongering'. Complacency may be part of it, but a large part may also be the scorn shown for not abiding the politco of popularity and mob rule. Maybe that should be a story.

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bmrn50@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:21:25 GMT

Yes, I believe John McCain is listening...
Unlike Obama that thinks our economical issues are more important. If we dont start paying attention AGAIN to Al-Qaida hatred, we might not have a country to worry about our economics.
The War on Terrorism is our country's biggest challenge. Bridget, NY

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mike, MD — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:21:33 GMT

The american news media does not want to air threats by terrorist organizations as it lends importance to the Republican ticket and undermines the image of the Democratic candidate.
No suprise MSNBC and CNN do not want americans thinking about terrorism as we head into November.

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Katie Costanzo, Omaha, NE — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:22:38 GMT

Since when does NBC care about terrorism? It's FEAR MONGERING, remember?

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Time Nelson, Los Angeles — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:30:46 GMT

The reason that terrorism is not getting more coverage is that it helps Republican candidates. The media is biased towards the left, and any coverage of terrorism decreases the possibility of Obama being President.
I notice that FoxNews gives more coverage towards terrorism than other news organizations, such as Msnbc, CNN, ABC, etc.
This is just another case of how the media filters information getting to American people. Kind of sad really. They majored in journalism in college so they can now determine whats important for us to hear. It's kind of self-righteous in a way.

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Tom Klaber — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:40:09 GMT

People seem to take the absence of an attack since 2001 as absence of intent. It is my great fear that the length of time since the last major attack on the US indicates the opposite. I think Al-qaida is determined to outdo their last move with something bigger and more devastating,and the operational difficulties are holding things up a little bit. These people operate on their own timetable, and when they are ready, it will happen again. That our attention has drifted elswhere is icing on the cake for them.

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Dan, White Lake, MI — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:43:32 GMT

I agree, I don't give a damn what he says. I just want him dead!

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Tiffanie, Boca Raton, Fl — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:44:20 GMT

It seems that time does indeed heal wounds. So well, in fact that even the scars of this tragedy have been forgotten by the media. I believe that someone wants all stories about al-Qaida out of the media, as not to remind the nation of the single-most important failure of the past 7 years: Failing "catch" the terrorists that are responsible for these actions. Thank you for running your story. It seems that there is one journalist that cares.

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Chris Andersen, Woodstock, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:45:09 GMT

Its not the public's job to be vigilant. It is the job of our (very expensive) intelligence and security organizations to be our watchdogs and keep us safe. This is their mission and they are paid well to do it. Public frenzy does nothing. It is my hope that more can be accomplished diplomatically once the incumbent retard leaves office to create understanding and a enlightened foreign policy.

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Jiangyang, Tokyo Japan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:51:07 GMT

Life in the Cosmos is fulfilled with love and hatred.You forget love then you only have hatred.
That's all I thought.

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Jen Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:04:10 GMT

so very true, Americans have completly forgot abot 9/11 and it is so incredibly sad, we must not forget what happened, as soon as we forget they will strike again, we need to watch out for our fellow americans and stand up for eachother, they want a weak country and a weak people and we cannot give this to them!

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Larrymz — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:11:45 GMT

I see little sense in the general public wringing it's hands in fear about what might happen. The government is aware of the threat and hopefully does all in it's power to thwart future attacks. Not sure what the author thinks John Q. Public should be doing.

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Joshua, Dallas, TX — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:19:13 GMT

Well, duh, this is like America! We care more about who is on the cover of US weekly, or who won at the MTV awards. We haven't defeated terrorism, our mission was not accomplished... one day it will happen again and everyone will wonder how, with all of our homeland security and the color coded terror alert, did this happen? We fell asleep again.

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jk — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:21:02 GMT

The purpose of terrorist organizations is to spread terror through their messages. Ignoring them is the best defense, as their threats are often meaningless boasts about figments of their imagination.

They aren't giving away anything that would help us fight them anyway...

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Josh Q.. Bloomington, IN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:21:35 GMT

We must, as Americans, walk the fine line of not living in fear and being cautious. I believe that we are doing a good job of this. Some would have us believe that the threat of terrorism is more than it already is just to achieve political means, this is the problem of complacency. The American public is tired of being scared.

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Derrick — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:24:39 GMT

I can't believe I'm just hearing about this. I got home from work at about 6:00pm, after listening to the news all day on the radio, and turning on the news at home. How many people don't know about this, and the way the US media hides it??

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John Toradze Davis, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:31:32 GMT

Yes, that is how it works. As long as the incidents are relatively small, (and even 9-11 was) the public won't be serious about them. Sooner or later though, they will pull off something that kills millions and perhaps takes out an entire city or two.

But the key to fighting this war is fighting their ideology, acknowledging, and publicly discussing how it is just orthodox Islam, exactly as Brigitte Gabriel does. The ideology of Koran, H'adith and sharia require world domination and state that Muslims are the superior people. Mohamed said that Arabs are the superior race. Until we confront and root out the dogma, this will not end. There are threads of Islam that are reformist, but they are not the majority.

Ideology and economics drives terrorism. Always has. The last century saw the rise and fall of Communism. The empire of Islam only broke 100 years ago after more than 1000 years. We have to stop fooling ourselves, liberal and conservative alike.

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Vincent — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:37:19 GMT

Nobody in America cares because we trust our government under the watchful eye of President Bush. He has created a safer homeland.

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Jim Kane, Lowell, Ma. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:48:22 GMT

I agree stay alert. But the media doesn’t have to give them air time and help spread they tails. As long as the right agents are paying attention and the NSA is doing their job. We should be able to go on as normal as we possible.

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Rob — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:51:31 GMT

I think this is great. Why should a murderer get a platform for their twisted views? If someone wants to investigate these videos behind the scenes, by all means do it. But let's stop giving these lunatics free PR by airing their propaganda every time they have something to say? They use our own media against us...this is the best way to take away one of their weapons. It has absolutely nothing to do with assuming we're safe.

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Scott R — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:05:39 GMT

It stands to reason that so close to elections that there would be yet another series of "terror" warnings. Yes the significance of that happening around 9-11 can not and should not be overlooked, but at the same time we as Americans have to look at the idea that it may just be something as simple as a terrrorist organization trying to control US Elections by putting fear into it voting populace. The whole Idea is to tople the US, by any means necessary. That means if toppling a couple buildings and crashing a handfull of passneger jets doesnt work, they could always bankrupt us by keeping us involved in a neverending war with troops numbering into the hundred thousands against a smaller force of a couple thousand terrorists.

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dc, Utah — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:23:09 GMT

Those sworn to protect America listen. The problem is that too many of those being protected believe that America itself is the cause of the hatred of terrorists... and others are willing to surrender their freedom and the freedom of others simply to avoid conflict. Then, of course, are the politicians... who blame the President or Karl Rove or Dick Cheney...

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Michael Mueller, Clifton, NJ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:26:41 GMT

Unfortunately, there is an air of complacency with regard to terrorism, unless of course, Republicans are using the threat to scare dim-witted US citizens into voting for their John McCain. I'm tired of hearing that President Bush has done a wonderful job of keeping us safe. Indeed, Ben Venzke hit the nail on the head. Al Qaeda is a ruthless yet patient group. They toy with our fears, use threats to manipulate policy, and then when everyone starts to relax, they act. The result is psychological terrorism as well as the evil physical act. They want us to live in fear. I'm sure there is rejoicing in their ranks watching our economy falter, our good people suffer, and our country become divided because of the misguided debacle that is the Bush/Cheney Iraq war initiative.

I can only pray that Sen. Barack Obama will be elected and help restore our standing as a leader and willing partner in the global community, while protecting our citizens and national interests with wisdom, diplomacy, and yes, an iron fist when absolutely necessary.

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John, Townsend,MT — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:39:02 GMT

Thank You President Bush for remaining faithful to your duty of protecting us (US) even though most of us are ungrateful to you. Thank You that my family and I can go to bed tonight without being afraid. Thank You Mr President.

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Kevin. Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:42:53 GMT

It is the goal of terrorists to trick us into changing our society in ways that rational people would not accept. For example, the patriot act. It is our responability to go on with our lives and not worry about when and where the next attack WILL happen. The only way to truely defeat terror IS to ignore its message.

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Robert Scacci — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:51:14 GMT

Americans and the entire civilized world need to be mindful of Al-Qaida. What they need most is a safe haven and friendly government where their operatives can obtain passports, where they can operate their training bases with relative impunity, where they can plug into the internet and transfer money to their operatives and send coded messages.The only reason Al-Qaida has not had any major attacks since 9/11 is that they are holed up in an inaccessible and remote area where none of the above exist. This is the danger of leaving Irag before the Iraqi goverment can secure its borders and interior. Al-Qaida would move in and gain these vital abilities.

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Eric Williams, New York, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:14:38 GMT

Hard to believe it is seven years since that day. September 11th, 2001. I am a reporter working at a small-ish Left Wing Radio station, that happens to be on Wall Street. I was at the scene of the Trade Center buildings that day. Suddenly, the terror I felt in the pit of my belly in places like Guatemala, Panama and El Salvador, where I've covered stories of war and civil unrest, hit me like a ton of bricks. Yes, I do believe in what the writer asserts.... That is, many people here in the USA have become too lax of late, when it comes to these broadcasts, and postings, by the terrorist group. I am not an FBI guy so, what should we believe? Are we "winning" the war against O.B. Laden and company? What of the next RED Alert, should it come? Plus, many people, especially in New York City, are constantly bombarded with warnings of, "something terrible is about to happen. And we cannot tell you what it is, or even when, but, be vigilant." Or, "if you see something, say something." How do we Americans balance what the media and elected officials tell us, against living in a constant state of fear? And for me, I one who subscribes to the notion that a people, ANY people, who are constantly frightened are the easiest to control. I, like many of my friends and family hope that the good guys are winning. To live in a constant state of fear, like a lot of Americans do (especially in places NOT high on the list of targets) means, willy-nilly, that the terrorists are the ultimate winners in this game of cat and mouse. What gets me? Dr. Ayman al-Zazahiri and O.B. Laden can make more videos than Michael Jackson and, the FBI or CIA cannot find these guys? Something is wrong with that picture.

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Elvin Drood, Washington, DC — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:14:51 GMT

This is exactly what should happen with the public attention concerning these terrorists. The terror only works if it makes people afraid. The experts and security personal can watch and react, but it's better to keep them out of minds eye where the public is concerned. I am not saying ignoring them will make them go away, but there is no need to let them hold us hostage. Not like they say anything new or interesting, just the same old garbage.

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John Doe, Chicago — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:16:27 GMT

It's time to step up on our message to all Muslim countries. Al Qaeda not only demonizes America and the West, but now also brands as traitors the governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. It is time for Muslims around the world to understand that Al Qaeda thinks they they have a monopoly on "truth" and that they think everyone (Muslim and non-Muslim) who do not agree with them, or do not agree to give them absolute power, deserves death.

It is time for the entire world to reject them, and do what they can to capture them.

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Christopher Wright, Dayton, Ohio — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:22:00 GMT

uh, maybe the Dept. Homeland Security, FBI, and CIA could pay attention to that stuff, and the U.S. public could take a break?
Vigilance is one thing, but should every kooky threat get jammed down my throat? Maybe just to ensure the GOP stays in office? Am I supposed to be out chasing these guys? I don't get it.

You'd think there would be some merit to these threats NOT being publicized. The idea is NOT to humor these people, NOT to give them a worldwide forum. How many times did the Unabomber try to get his silly thing published before someone finally did it?

Was the US gov. consumed with shark-week and the Levy disappearance too? What was THEIR excuse?

Finally - NEWSFLASH - try to actually FIND SOME NEWS on cable TV during August/September (or ever, anymore) - nobody can be bothered to report any of it. Sure, it's all on the website, but you guys can't pay some dunce to read it. It's more important to run LOCKUP: CORKOZONE 14 times in a row. Geez, you even took away the TICKER during the conventions for cryin' out loud. I can't even READ the news on TV while I'm NOT paying attention to the SAME 4 people commenting on the same THREE stories all day.

Oh, and yeah, sorry for my 7 year attention span... I noticed my grandparents haven't been keeping close watch over our Pacific naval interests lately too.
Huh? What, you mean those terrorists are still out there? There are still bombs going off in Baghdad? WEIRD, because I have to DIG TO FIND THAT INFO.

So yeah - sue us - the American people - for not paying closer attention.
Somehow I had this weird idea that the government would run the country and the news organizations would report the news. Instead, we're all on our own. Thank God for the interweb, or I'd have to join a cult or survivalist group or something.

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brian, sitka alaska — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:07:17 GMT

It is sad to say that this is true, we are becoming complacent. This is a kick in the face to all who died on 9/11. Hopfully in this upcoming election we elect someone who will keep this in mind instead of rolling over belly up.

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Faries McDaniel, Austin, Tx — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:36:30 GMT

The God who made all of us loves all of us and calls us to love one another. Let us pray that we may open our minds and hearts to each other. Let us give up hating others who are different from us. May all of us be blessed by God and seek to be obedient to God.

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margaret heekin, parlin nj — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:16:45 GMT

We better be listening. The events of 9-11 which changed my life happened because the "right people" weren't listening and poo poohed the concept that a large scale attack could take place on U.S. soil. Do not underestimate the power of hatred. We are talking about civilizations that have been around for thousands of years and warring for much of that history. Think about it: The 9-11 murderers sat in caves for five years and plotted this disaster. They trained, found funding, located weaknesses in our system, obtained the needed supplies and conspirators and carried it out with military precision. They made some timing mistakes( which saved numerous lives) and vastly underestimated American courage and ingenuity however,this nation should never again be on the defensive. We need to do whatever is in order to secure our borders, close these loopholes in security and begin treating foreigners the same way other nations treat aliens. Prove you are a benefit to this nation or we don't want you. Prove you have a right to be here legally or back you go. These monsters have one objective and that is to destroy western civilization, install sharia law and enslave us all. We better be listening.

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Richard Rohde, Horn Lake, MS — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:24:11 GMT

You hear that America, the Democrats are calling you dim witted if you are a Republican or concerned about terrorism (read Michail Muellers comment). If it doesn't have a hate Bush message, the elite Dem liberals don't dismiss it.

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concerned mom, Centennial, Colorado — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:37:14 GMT

How is it that you people are thanking president Bush for keeping you safe? Did 9-11 not happen under his watch? Do you really think we are safer having most of our military across the ocean? Do you really think he has done a good job bankrupting our country on a war that hasnt even targeted the al-qaida? We are on our way to becoming a completely monetarily poor country with weakened military and no money to build our national security back up not to mention the loss of soldiers lives......

Please Americans, let's look at the whole picture...our country will only be as strong as our weakest members.....ie.."middle class"
lets look out for every last person in our own country and actually Unite to have a strong nation internally and externally. I also dont think it would hurt to have a likeable president to foreign countries....bullies are never liked and may become a target. perhaps if the al-qaida likes our leader, we are at less risk.....

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Fred Starkey, Springfield, Oregon — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:44:05 GMT

Excellent Article: Thanks for informing and updating.

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Dave, New Jersey — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:17:41 GMT

Al Qaida "The Database" was created by our CIA. FACT.

Why did all 9/11 attackers received their Visa's from one Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This US Consulate was under CIA control for Years, read Springman's testimony. Why has there never been a public trial of any 9/11 criminal.

If we are really in a war on Terror, why haven't we invaded Saudi Arabia, why haven't we invaded Pakistan. Both Political Parties Rely on a mythical Boogieman, to keep society bound together by a common enemy. This is the foundation of Neo-Conservative Reality, nothing is more important, NOT EVEN THE TRUTH, Mythology, is VITAL, Read Leo Strauss, the Guru of Neo-Con Theology.
In the eighties is was the exagerated threat of the Soviet Union, Today it is some invisible guy in a turban. There are terrorists planning the next attack, but do we really know who or what they represent, and without an honest investigation into 9/11 the public will be mentally enslaved by the powers of propaganda.

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J Fitzpatrtick, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:31:04 GMT

Wake up people, we are involved in WW III. If you have any doubt about are enemy and their goals read--Raymond Ibrahim's book The Al Qaeda Reader. You will then understand. The Islamic Fascists must be stopped, they are dedicated to the destruction of Western political and social beliefs and they will not accept compromise. NN

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Debra, Port Jefferson, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:37:46 GMT

I don't think there is one person in the US who will be able to stop themselves from thinking about terrorism this week of all weeks.

The media should take some responsibility. I could not care less about Palin's daughter being pregnant. Take the time from these salacious, but umimportant stories and spend some time on what people actually care about. Issues.

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Stanley, New Mexico — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:42:44 GMT

I have sat here and listened to all the same talk. Each cell has their mission and it will happen again, it's a matter of where and when. We as American's need to focus on what we are about not what they are about. Our government is organized to watch listen and act. We as citizen need to be aware but not to change our way of life. That's what they want, change our thoughts and our ways, wrong answer, want some come get some. home of the proud and the brave. Media is another way of War.

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Eric Vaughn Sachs, La Quinta, CA. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:09:51 GMT

A; “your boring me,” reaction to Al-Qaida propaganda may serve a purpose in downplaying extremist’s rhetoric, public hysteria, as well as negative Muslim stereotypes. As far as preventing future attacks, media indifference would be no excuse for a failure of law enforcement to creatively track and infiltrate any terrorist organization.

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Dave NJ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:25:52 GMT

I thought we were at war with these animals? It's been 8 years and we are no where? I thought we were the "ALMIGHTY" military nation that had satelitites that could look up a bugs ass and tell you what it ate for dinner(Maybe not a bugs ass but, one that could see vehicle license plates and what not).Also, if we have somewhat of a shred of information on where these peices of crap are training, then why do these place still exsist? Tell all the people in those areas" if you don't want to die, then come through this check point before we destroy this dump". I think that it's the leadership that's not co-ordinating and communicating the way that they should be that's going to get us into trouble. The candidate that just promises to kill Osama And Zawahiri gets my vote. Kill them two and stop the training.

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randynreno@hotmail.xom — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:37:59 GMT

Is there any wonder? While the left railed against tapping phones in America a few years ago, Italy arrested 3 Algerians bound for the U.S. to take out what they figured to be around 10,000 people. This story was covered by every major news agency in the world, on the front page! Except, here in the U.S.! It didn't fit the cries of the left so they didn't feel that you needed to know about it. China, Russia, France, every country in the world except for the place that it was going to happen to. YOU weren't told because they caught them while tapping cell phones! Anyone that bothered to read the testimony of those that lived around the terrorist of 9/11 would know that there was 1 resounding statement. "They were on their cell phones all the time" !Unfortunately, our media has started to lean so far left, that they will stop at nothing to further that cause!

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Jim Cunningham, San Diego, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:46:35 GMT

I know that the threat is real and growing. I tried to convince my wife to move to Baltimore DC area and she completly refused feeling that it was not safe due to the threat of a portable nuclear device and the crazed so-called "Jihad" that has been ensuing since the 80's. Man President Clinton really dropped the ball with the intel that he was given.

McCain 08

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Sharon, Nashville, TN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:09:04 GMT

Are we listening? Yes, when we are made aware that there is a new tape. Do we live in fear? No, sorry jihadists.
But, if we appear to be complacent and uninterested in the latest rantings, they just may decide to get our attention.

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Disturbed Times, Washington, D.C. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:03:36 GMT

Playing the 9/11 videos at a political convention is apalling, and if you think that it was appropriate you are a very misguided person. Using fear to get elected is not a respectable strategy, in fact, it is quite despicable. Every one of us understands the need for security, and you can be assured both candidates running for president do. The difference is one speaks of bettering ourselves and being a responsible country in the world, while the other is digging up old feelings to bombard us with fear. Enough is enough. Stop sucking on the teet of ignorance and start recognizing the truth. Terrorism has been a part of this world for thousands of years and it is not going to go away. It is something we have to live with and defend ourselves from, yes, but should NOT be used as a political tool. I don't have all the answers but I do know when someone is deceiving me just to get the upper hand. END the addiction for oil. STOP the violence in our own culture. SET AN EXAMPLE for the world instead of being the big, ignorant bully who thinks he has it all. Metaphor or not, David brought down Goliath. We are not invincible.

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hal Phoenix AZ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:26:07 GMT

Not seeing these organizations at the forefront of our news everyday world seem to confirm we no longer want to promote their cause ... they love being out front ... they get attention and more followers ...... I am confident those who need to know ... know ... I would agree however we should simply take out the borders where the Al-Qaida is doing their training . and futher push back their timelines.

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Razz P.G. B.C. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:34:20 GMT

I agree with Scott R- It's my feelings and belief that we are very much under attack as we speak. 9/11 led to the "out of the closet" Al-qaida.The Americans, Canadians, Britains and the rest of the free world have spent billions and billions of
$,driving the free world into Bankruptcy, Recession and Depression--I believe that this behaviour of Hit, Retreat, and wait, was and is the basic plan of Al-Qaida.The Media Highway is always open and you can bet Al-Qaida has'nt missed a single moment of it's content. The terrorists have all the time in the world: They have been waiting and preparing for hundreds of years for the closet door to open.We have fallen into the path and plans of those who knew we would and we should be very worried still, this not near over. Complacency is a very usefull weapon. RZ

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Marshall, Baltimore Maryland — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:00:53 GMT

I find this article rather interesting. I think it is great that the media has moved on from fear mongering and giving these troglodytes a podium. The reality is that the right people are indeed listening to all the chatter, and since the media can't prove otherwise because to do so would be to reveal our hand, you instead choose Joe Schmoe to be our litmus test. The American people have to many other concerns that immediately affect our daily lives. We live in a REPUBLIC, which means that we as a society delegate responsibility to selected candidates, trusting that they will be up to the task. How can we as a society function if we are obsessed with what some lunatic in a cave said into a camera. America, our society and its principles, has been the target of ignorants and fanatics for most of our history. Sometimes these zealots have long beards or white hoods, sometimes they wear swastikas or carry a bible. As long as we hold true to the principles set forth in our Constitution so long ago and see to it that our Republic never becomes a Theocracy we will always prevail, and this Great Nation shall not parish from this Earth.

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johnwhite@goldendragon.com — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:05:22 GMT

At this point and time it does not matter if you are Dem. or Rep. Yes terrorism is very much a threat. We all have to pull together as an United Staes if we are to defeat this threat.

John White Kingma Arizona

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William — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:54:17 GMT

Should the general populace truly concern itself with what terrorist cells are doing the world over? Nope. As a country, we barely notice our own presidential elections w/ nearly half the country not even bothering to vote in the 2004 Presidential election. What makes you think we are going to focus on one man speaking on the other side of the world proclaiming his hatred for this country?

After everything is said and done, life will continue as it has since 9-11. We are going to claim better security, a safer country and stronger vigilance but in the end, we will still be hated by most of the Middle East.... Moreover, yes we will still buy our oil from them.

How can you really tackle two wars in the Middle East, Iraq/Afghanistan, when the countries that oppose us have close relationships with the countries that keep us moving?

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Linda, Arlington TX — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:54:31 GMT

What gets me, as I read others comments, are what they say about Obama. People, do you NOT listen. He wants to go after Al-Qaida in the region they are now gaining in strength. They are leaving Iran, hence the VICTORY Bush is claiming in Iran. Repulicans say we went to Iran to fight terrorism, Hey guys, the terrorists went there because we were there. Check the time line. We better pay attention to all the Al-Qaida leaders even if he is saying the same ole thing. I don't think any of their messages (any part of it) should be aired in the US. Never know when a code may be given to set things in motion. 9-11 eve, OH MY GOSH PEOPLE. They need to show that every week, so you Republican idiots can remember what not listening to the "idiol chatter of Al-Qaida can do. By the way Republicans use the word liberal like it's a dirty word. Check old Mr. Webster. It means Not narrow in opinion or judgment. Conserve (one of the meanings anyway)one prepared from a mixture of fruits. I'm Independent, Not easily influenced, showing self-reliance and personal freedom. PERSONAL FREEDOM, NOW THAT SHOUTS AMERICA TO ME. PERSONAL FREEDOM!

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Ex Marine Glen Hallmark UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:08:02 GMT

We better be listening, see what happen last time we ignored little things like messages picked up by the FBI and intel of the CIA. We got our shoved down our throats. Leave the troops and level the Mountains in Afganastan, and you will get the rest of those crazed that love death as per Bin Laden, we love life so let's show the little spoiled we mean business.

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Tom Watson, San Jose, CA. — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:37:38 GMT

Al-Qaida is a group of murdering criminals period, that is all, akin to the Nazi's and Facsist. You damn right I am listening, and have been for years before and after 9-11. I don't listen to our inept, lying, government and ignore the moronic and pathetic US News media. Get educated in the real world (travel). I could care less about the idiot Republicans, Democrats make me want to puke, and do nothing Washington, that has has not minded the store in so long I can't remember when they did. As usual, what pathetic choices this election. This is the end result when corporations run this country and everything else. WAKE UP!!! It was once the United States of America, it is now the Corporate States of America. As horrible and devastating as 9-11 was and still is, it will happen again...we have not learned a damn thing. We are too worried about American Idol and what Angelina Jolie is wearing, be concerned with what happens to our country and economy. Oh, that's right, we sold out to the Chinese and India, and the Middle East. Se'la vie.

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Ron, Royal Oak, MI — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:01:03 GMT

Of course your asking if anyone is still listening your job depends on people listening. I would imagine that our govt is listening to the messages pretty closly (although to no profit to the media giants) and thats all that really matters. This is exactly why this message won't be posted on the blog.

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Hosanna Tree — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:12:22 GMT

Oh please...just because the media hasn't hyped it doesn't mean it isn't getting attention. Why should we show this tape freely through western media thereby allowing Al-Qaida hijack our very lives? I'll keep my self-defense tools loaded and sharpened and let the professional defense system alert me to imminent threat. Otherwise, there are precious few minutes in the day and I refuse to give fear and hate the focus of more of them than is absolutely necessary.

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Billy American — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:25:27 GMT

All i know is that if the US wanted to eliminate Al Qaida they could in a heart beat. This is all just nonsensical complacency of the US Military. THey could easily crush them with a swift blow but then their war on terror would be over.... and nobody to invade or attack and that means the money flow stops.... Just kill them already and this will all be over