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Title: Al-Qaeda in Iraq names Zarqawi successor [enter the new "boogeyman"]
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Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-06-12-successor_x.htm
Published: Jun 12, 2006
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2006-06-12 10:59:37 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 273
Comments: 18
CAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaeda in Iraq said in a Web statement posted Monday that a militant named Abu Hamza al-Muhajer was the group's new leader. Al-Muhajer succeeds Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who was killed Wednesday by a U.S. airstrike on his hideout northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. The name al-Muhajer, Arabic for "immigrant," suggested he was not Iraqi. "Al-Qaeda in Iraq's council has agreed on Sheik Abu Hamza al-Muhajer to be the successor for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in the leadership of the organization," said a statement signed by the group on an Islamic militant Web forum where it often posts messages. It said al-Muhajer was "a beloved brother with jihadi (holy war) experience and a strong footing in knowledge." The authenticity of the statement could not be independently confirmed.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
American Devil show.
He's also got great people skills and is very punctual.
"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."
The new "Al".
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
So Gen. Caldwell was wrong in his prediction that Abu al-Masri would succeed Zarqawi. By the way, "al Muhajer" means "the traveller," suggesting that the guy hails from some country outside Iraq.
He's also got great people skills and is very punctual. Which is more than you can say for most t'rrsts.
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
By the way, "al Muhajer" means "the traveller," suggesting that the guy hails from some country outside Iraq. Perfect, fits in with the "foreign" insurgents not Iraqi Freedom Fighters.
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
Here's something else or elites don't pay much attention to: outside of the few secular Muslim countries, of which Saddam's Iraq was formerly one, all Islam is thought of as one nation - from Africa through the Pacific. I think it's actually called Dar es Islam - nation of Islam. I know that's some place in Africa too, but I think that's what the whole concept is. It's like what we used to call "Christendom". So this guy may be a "traveller" but that doesn't necessarily make him a "foreigner". He's just one o' da bruddahs.
"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."
A new Islamic fanatic is being born every minute thanks to our evil intrusion.
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
If they would only target their real enemies - not just the tools.
now Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" is running through my head. ;)
Web Site Announces Al-Zarqawi Replacement. Looks like there's some confusion.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/print?id=2066643 Al-Zarqawi, for example, was born Ahmad Fadhil Nazzal al-Khalayleh, but took his pseudonym from Zarqa, his hometown in Jordan. He had a child named Musab, so took the kunya of "Abu Musab."
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
I'll bet they pick the one whose name or nickname is easiest to remember.
Oh, that is a top if not THE top consideration here. "Zar-Ka-Wee" is pretty easy for English speakers to remember and pronounce. The Iranian President, much to the chagrin of the Neowhores- has a name which is not easy on the ears and lips of Enlgish speakers. "Al Maz-Ree" or "Al Moo-Ha-Jer"? If I were a betting man, I would say that "Al Masri" will be the choice. Both are not bad. But Al Masri is a bit easier.
No kidding. You're absolutely correct.
Per the weekly talking points, you'll love the confusion.
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
Here we see Hegalianism at it's best: action, reaction, "solution".
Truthseeker
They have to keep the myth of foreign fighters alive somehow. ROTFLOL!
"To be nobody-but-yourself - in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can ever fight; and never stop fighting." E.E. Cummings
enter the new "boogeyman"
I've already said too much.
#2. To: Brian S (#0)
"a beloved brother with jihadi (holy war) experience and a strong footing in knowledge."
#3. To: Brian S (#0)
Al-Muhajer
#4. To: Brian S (#0)
#5. To: mehitable (#2)
"a beloved brother with jihadi (holy war) experience and a strong footing in knowledge."
#6. To: aristeides, mehitable, MUDDOG (#4)
So Gen. Caldwell was wrong in his prediction that Abu al-Masri would succeed Zarqawi.
#7. To: robin (#6)
#8. To: mehitable (#7)
#9. To: robin (#8)
A new Islamic fanatic is being born every minute thanks to our evil intrusion.
#10. To: robin (#3)
#11. To: Brian S (#0)
The statement said the new leader would be Abu Hafs al-Kurani, "deputy of the holy warriors."
#12. To: aristeides (#11)
"We are not sure 100 percent that al-Zarqawi is dead, and we can't consider this step as a confirmation for his killing," said Haitham al-Hussaini, director of al-Hakim's office.
#13. To: aristeides (#11)
#14. To: Fred Mertz (#13)
#15. To: Burkeman1 (#14)
The Iranian President, much to the chagrin of the Neowhores- has a name which is not easy on the ears and lips of Enlgish speakers.
#16. To: loner (#12)
#17. To: Brian S (#0)
#18. To: aristeides (#4)
By the way, "al Muhajer" means "the traveller," suggesting that the guy hails from some country outside Iraq.
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