<$BlogRSDUrl$>

Sunday, July 25, 2004

Clarke Lied! Iraq, Al Qaeda, and Operational Relationships 
Qando's got the goods.

Clarke is still flogging the "Iraq had no operational relationship with Al Qaeda" horse. But that argument is absurd, given Clarke's own track record.

According to the 9/11 commission report, Clarke himself...

...Argued that a large Iraqi presence at the VX nerve gas manufacturing facility in Khartoum was "probably a direct result of the Iraq-Al Qaeda agreement." (Page 128)

...Warned that if the US provoked Bin Ladin into moving to Iraq, then the Al Qaeda network "would be at Saddam's service," and it would be "virtually impossible" to find him.' (p. 134)


So how is it that a chemical weapons development sharing agreement with Al Qaeda (a cassus belli in and of itself) doesn't qualify as an "operational relationship?"

Because they weren't planning and plotting the same attacks?

Why would they need to?

Why would Saddam Hussein want to give up that kind of plausible denial, when he could--in exchange for an agreement from Al Qaeda to stop targeting his regime (The agreement is on page 61 of the report, although it's not at all clear what Saddam promised them in return),simply agree to leak WMD technology for Al Qaeda to use against his enemies in the House of Saud and in the West.

What a deal!

If you're waiting for Al Qaeda and Hussein to actually be complicit in specific terrorist acts, then you're setting up a hopeless standard. In fact, you're pretty damn naive. You probably think that Jefferson Davis personally led Pickett's Charge. You also probably think that Joseph Goebbels personally belt-fed a machine gun at Babi Yar. Folks, executives don't wield power like that.

Well, maybe Allawi does.

More:

Since Clarke says that 1.) Saddam wanted Bin Ladin in Baghdad, and 2.) if Bin Ladin arrived in Baghdad, taking asylum, then Bin Ladin's network would be at Saddam's service, then Saddam is in fact offering real estate to Bin Ladin. He's offering more than logistical support--he's offering to shield Bin Ladin through force of arms.

How, in God's name, is that not an "operational relationship?"

More: According to the 9/11 report, Bin Ladin personally helped Ansar Al Islam consolidate and reorganize after being defeated by the Kurds. There are indications that Saddam and Ansar al Islam cooperated in operations against the Kurds. Iraq, at least, "tolerated" Ansar Al Islam's presence. (page 61)

How, in God's name, is that not an "operational relationship?"

Watch for this idea, "operational relationship" to be defined downward out of all usefulness.


Splash, out

Jason














Comments:
Your message on consolidation is great! I have a site on consolidate consolidation debt loan
Your readers might find interesting. You can check it out at: http://www.apexconsolidation.com
 
One good resource for zip code software and many more free software alternatives is Software4YourSuccess.com
Yes it is my site and I would love for you to drop by for a second. From there you will have free access to several of my products such as The Marketing Toolbar (which is goldmine of information on how to do things quickly and on the cheap, thus saving you time and money).
Also for webmasters I have created Webmaster Wizards, which will help you with almost every aspect of putting code on your site from things such as legal and privacy disclaimers to popunders. I have so much content and free software there I could fill up this whole blog, so check it out Thanks, Sincerely Rob Rudd
 
Hi there,
 
Hi there. Kinda busy, but looking for information on bonds. Nice blog, good info. Maybe visit my site if you're looking for bonds related material bonds. Thanks
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
www.TheOnlinePromoters.com has everything a webmaster needs to succeed online
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
www.TheOnlinePromoters.com has everything a webmaster needs to succeed online
 
www.TheOnlinePromoters.com has everything a webmaster needs to succeed online
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Blogger,

I saw your post
regarding website promotion .

You are welcome to place a link to
your blog or website on our high
traffic website for free. See:

http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards


We have a specific category for website promotion .
Your listing will be indexed in the search
engines under website promotion . It will
also be a permanent link.

Thank you,

John,

http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
If you struggle with bad credit, credit card debt, or are facing bankruptcy, our bankruptcy/dect counselling resources can help you understand your finances better and help you improve your financial standing. If your site is of simmilar interest contact me and link sites.
Debt Resources Services.
 
Great post...Have you seen Source Code Gold Mine? ( http://sourcecodegoldmine.com/v1/go/154/ )? It was released today. 10 brand new products with source code and all rights. I've never seen a package like this. 10 New Products! and lots more. Let me know what you think.
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Ever since I was a little boy, I had a thing for starting my own business. It is funny, as you get older, so do your hobbies. I started with a lemonade stand and new I have an Internet home business.

Thanks for the info.

home business
 
Blogger,

I took a look at your post
regarding affiliate programs .

You are invited to place a link to
your blog on our website for free. See:

http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards


We get over 18,000 visitors per day.
Many are looking for affiliate programs
related products and services.

We have a specific category for affiliate programs .
Your listing will be spidered by the search
engines under affiliate programs . Our pages
are made to be search engine friendly.
We hope you take a moment to take
advantage of this free advertising.

Cheers,

John

http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
 
I have been following a site now for almost 2 years and I have found it to be both reliable and profitable. They post daily and their stock trades have been beating
the indexes easily.

Take a look at Wallstreetwinnersonline.com

RickJ
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Hi, I'm just a retiree from Utah cruising around the net and looking for interesting
blogs. Came across your blog and thought I 'd say hello. You've done some nice
work here. Blog on!

Regards,
Ruth Ann


debt consolidation financing
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
As I was surfing for copy credit free report yearly, I found you. Good stuff here. Surfing for copy credit free report yearly sites, actually. Take care.
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
The ultimate internet marketing website is www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
 
www.palhits.com Get sponsored sign ups and generate hits to your chosen website with this internet marketing site.
 
Oh well not everyone needs to agree. But I do!.Need to finish my paper on debt consolidation service uk.Thanks for your effort,debt consolidation service uk.
 
Your blog is great, You may be interested in living better refinance property http://thehomemortgageguide.com New Information revealed! refinance property
 
A fantastic blog. Keep it up. Here's the secrets a lot of people are searching for; Los Angeles mortgage http://thehomemortgageguide.com New Information revealed! Los Angeles mortgage
 
Blogger,

Regarding this post. Are you interested in some
free advertising for your blog on register with search engine ?
You are welcome place your link on our site for free.
See register with search engine or http://www.quickregister.net. We have a specific
category for register with search engine . Good luck.

John

Get 10,000 free opt in leads right now.
 
How come everyone doesn't agree to that.Ok now back to looking up free debt consolidation service.Very tired,free debt consolidation service.
 
Hello. I was blog surfing and your blog caught my eye. I have a cool site that may interest you. If your not interested, then I am sorry for bothering you. Go to free money.
 
Hello! This is a great blog. I just got back home from shopping with the wife and the kids and decided to log on and do some web surfing.(needed a break if you know what I mean) I came across your blog and really enjoyed it. Not many people keep their blogs up to date and most of the blogs I do fine are not even relevant to the blog topic. I bookmarked your blog for future reference.
Anyways keep up the great work and if you don�t mind I will forward your blog off to a few of my buddies. Thanks a bunch!consolidation debt graduate loan student
 
Good comments. But, I do not agree with most of them. People sure have a lot of time on their hands.
 
I have just found your blog and had an interesting read. If you like come and visit mine sometime buy visitors
 
Some tremendous information found on this blog. Keep up the good work.

I have a site that you are welcome to visit at http://www.small-business-web-design.ssr.be it is about web design company
 
HolyGiftStore.com Hundreds of Catholic Books and Gifts at discount prices at our store. Rosaries, scapulars, crosses, jewelry, medals, Bibles, prayer books, missals and more.


CLICK HERE FOR A FREE
QUOTE.

 
Post a Comment

This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?

Site Meter

Prev | List | Random | Next
Powered by RingSurf!

Prev | List | Random | Next
Powered by RingSurf!