Al Qaeda message to Obama: A 'legacy of crimes' awaits you

Cavey · 11-19-2008, 05:24 PM

(CNN) -- A purported message from al Qaeda's deputy leader posted on Islamist Web sites on Wednesday told President-elect Barack Obama that "a heavy legacy of failure and crimes awaits you."

In the video, Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda's No. 2, castigated Obama's foreign policy stances on Afghanistan and Israel and ridiculed the president-elect's worldview. Al-Zawahiri compared Obama unfavorably to the late Malcolm X, an African-American militant who adopted Islam.

Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are believed to be hiding in the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Al-Zawahiri can be heard saying, "In you and in Colin Powell, [Condoleezza] Rice and your likes, the words of Malcolm X (may Allah have mercy on him) concerning 'house Negroes' are confirmed."

"House Negroes" is the English translation of the Arabic term "house slaves."

The posting, which appeared on the Web on Wednesday, includes videos from Malcolm X speeches.
It shows a still image of Malcolm X on a Muslim prayer rug in a mosque; then images of Obama, wearing a Jewish skullcap, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and video of al-Zawahiri. It is entitled, "The departure of Bush and the arrival of Obama."

The audio message is more than 11 minutes long. CNN has not been able to confirm its authenticity.

"You have reached the position of president, and a heavy legacy of failure and crimes awaits you. A failure in Iraq to which you have admitted, and a failure in Afghanistan to which the commanders of your army have admitted," the message said.

The speaker also said Obama's stance of pulling troops from Iraq and sending them to Afghanistan "is a policy which was destined for failure before it was born."

"If you still want to be stubborn about America's failure in Afghanistan, then remember the fate of Bush and Pervez Musharraf, and the fate of the Soviets and British before them," the message said. "And be aware that the dogs of Afghanistan have found the flesh of your soldiers to be delicious, so send thousands after thousands to them."

The message said Obama appears "to be captive to the same criminal American mentality towards the world and towards the Muslims." The speaker cited Muslims' ire toward Obama's support of Israel.

The message said Obama represents the "direct opposite of honorable black Americans" like Malcolm X.

The message also made reference to Obama's Muslim father and his Christian religion.

"You were born to a Muslim father, but you chose to stand in the ranks of the enemies of the Muslims, and pray the prayer of the Jews, although you claim to be Christian, in order to climb the rungs of leadership in America.

"And so you promised to back Israel, and you threatened to strike the tribal regions in Pakistan, and to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan, in order for the crimes of the American crusade in it to continue," the message said.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/19/oba...rss_topstories

**Harpoon** · 11-19-2008, 05:28 PM

He should have just dropped the N bomb..

DemonGeminiX · 11-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Why can't we just detonate a nuclear bomb over the Middle East again?

**Harpoon** · 11-19-2008, 05:41 PM

again?

DemonGeminiX · 11-19-2008, 05:43 PM

"Again": Explain to me again why it's such a bad idea.

lost in melb. · 11-19-2008, 06:01 PM

If the terrorists think they'll have an easioer time under Obama they've got another thing coming.

bishop · 11-19-2008, 06:20 PM

Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are nothing more than cartoon characters these days. Civilians don't take their threats seriously anymore.

TheLancinator · 11-19-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost in melb.

If the terrorists think they'll have an easioer time under Obama they've got another thing coming.

And you base that assumption on....?

Cavey · 11-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joseywales

Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are nothing more than cartoon characters these days. Civilians don't take their threats seriously anymore.

unfortunately, we have seen first hand what happens when their threats are not taken seriously tho.

deepsepia · 11-20-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joseywales

Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are nothing more than cartoon characters these days. Civilians don't take their threats seriously anymore.

I don't think their threats mean much -- they're for domestic propaganda/recruitment purposes.

Their intentions do matter, and they're bad.

chainsoar · 11-20-2008, 12:25 AM

Are we taking these maniacs seriously yet? No? Call me when they're an actual threat.

11-19-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
Cavey Makin Jess say my name Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 2,686 Thanks: 10 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Al Qaeda message to Obama: A 'legacy of crimes' awaits you (CNN) -- A purported message from al Qaeda's deputy leader posted on Islamist Web sites on Wednesday told President-elect Barack Obama that "a heavy legacy of failure and crimes awaits you." In the video, Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda's No. 2, castigated Obama's foreign policy stances on Afghanistan and Israel and ridiculed the president-elect's worldview. Al-Zawahiri compared Obama unfavorably to the late Malcolm X, an African-American militant who adopted Islam. Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are believed to be hiding in the tribal areas of Pakistan. Al-Zawahiri can be heard saying, "In you and in Colin Powell, [Condoleezza] Rice and your likes, the words of Malcolm X (may Allah have mercy on him) concerning 'house Negroes' are confirmed." "House Negroes" is the English translation of the Arabic term "house slaves." The posting, which appeared on the Web on Wednesday, includes videos from Malcolm X speeches. It shows a still image of Malcolm X on a Muslim prayer rug in a mosque; then images of Obama, wearing a Jewish skullcap, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and video of al-Zawahiri. It is entitled, "The departure of Bush and the arrival of Obama." The audio message is more than 11 minutes long. CNN has not been able to confirm its authenticity. "You have reached the position of president, and a heavy legacy of failure and crimes awaits you. A failure in Iraq to which you have admitted, and a failure in Afghanistan to which the commanders of your army have admitted," the message said. The speaker also said Obama's stance of pulling troops from Iraq and sending them to Afghanistan "is a policy which was destined for failure before it was born." "If you still want to be stubborn about America's failure in Afghanistan, then remember the fate of Bush and Pervez Musharraf, and the fate of the Soviets and British before them," the message said. "And be aware that the dogs of Afghanistan have found the flesh of your soldiers to be delicious, so send thousands after thousands to them." The message said Obama appears "to be captive to the same criminal American mentality towards the world and towards the Muslims." The speaker cited Muslims' ire toward Obama's support of Israel. The message said Obama represents the "direct opposite of honorable black Americans" like Malcolm X. The message also made reference to Obama's Muslim father and his Christian religion. "You were born to a Muslim father, but you chose to stand in the ranks of the enemies of the Muslims, and pray the prayer of the Jews, although you claim to be Christian, in order to climb the rungs of leadership in America. "And so you promised to back Israel, and you threatened to strike the tribal regions in Pakistan, and to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan, in order for the crimes of the American crusade in it to continue," the message said. http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/19/oba...rss_topstories __________________ Unless you live under such a huge shelter that you can’t see past the great naïve for the oncoming headlights, Nothing surprises me anymore! - Cavey

11-19-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
Harpoon Sailing the seas of Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down by the river Posts: 36,485 Thanks: 46 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	He should have just dropped the N bomb.. __________________ .

11-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#3
DemonGeminiX Nothing's Sacred Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike Posts: 7,396 Thanks: 56 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Why can't we just detonate a nuclear bomb over the Middle East again? __________________ This one's Legmann's fault.

11-19-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
Harpoon Sailing the seas of Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down by the river Posts: 36,485 Thanks: 46 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	again? __________________ .

11-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#5
DemonGeminiX Nothing's Sacred Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike Posts: 7,396 Thanks: 56 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	"Again": Explain to me again why it's such a bad idea. __________________ This one's Legmann's fault.

11-19-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
lost in melb. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Way Down Under Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If the terrorists think they'll have an easioer time under Obama they've got another thing coming. __________________

11-19-2008, 06:20 PM	#7
bishop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maine USA Posts: 183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden are nothing more than cartoon characters these days. Civilians don't take their threats seriously anymore. __________________

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