Guantánamo Bay files: Casio wristwatch ‘the sign of al-Qaida’ Casio F-91W, a cheap digital watch sold around the world, was taken as evidence of detainees having bomb-making training James Ball The Guardian,  The Casio F-91W wristwatch, regarded by Guantánamo Bay interrogators as a sign of al-Qaida involvement. It is cheap, basic and widely available around the world. Yet the Casio F-91W digital watch was declared to be “the sign of al-Qaida” and a contributing factor to continued detention of prisoners by the analysts stationed at Guantánamo Bay. Briefing documents used to train staff in assessing the threat level of new detainees advise … Continue reading Casio F-91W – sign of al-Qaida!

Many freed Guantanamo inmates join terrorists, files say Detainees from Yemen and Saudi Arabia are the most problematic, according to classified documents released by WikiLeaks. And with Yemen roiled in political upheaval, some worry that the former inmates will see an opportunity. An image of Said Shihri provided by the SITE Intelligence Group from an undated video on a militant-leaning website. (Associated Press) By Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times Reporting from Washington— Said Shihri, who was captured in Pakistan in late 2001 and became one of the first suspected terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay, was released six years later after he convinced U.S. officials … Continue reading Guantanamo inmates join terrorists

Arachnophobes beware! America faces soaring numbers of its most feared spider (and climate change is to blame) By DAILY MAIL REPORTER They are one of the most feared spiders in North America. And now the brown recluse – or Loxosceles reclusa – spider population is growing, and predicted to expand into the northern states as a result of climate change. Currently the spider, the bite of which in rare cases can kill a child under seven and those with a weakened immune system, is mostly found in the Midwest and southern U.S. On the rise? Researchers are predicting the brown recluse … Continue reading Loxosceles Reclusa Tealibanana

In Muslim community, Lee Baca wins support through conversation, not confrontation Via Loonwatch Sheriff Lee Baca, a Republican,  made LoonWatch’s 2010 list of anti-Loons and is in one of the leaders for 2011. Here he is still doing a tremendous job. In Muslim community, Baca wins support through conversation, not confrontation The L.A. County sheriff, a Republican with a strong reputation as a crime fighter, believes in building trust within minority communities. He reads the Koran and shuns hard-line tactics. By Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times April 19, 2011 Reporting from New York— Three young women, all wearing delicate hijabs, are gathered … Continue reading The Old Style Republican still exists in the US!

Donald Trump Says Something in Koran Teaches a ‘Very Negative Vibe’ Via LOONWATCH Donald Trump is at again. First with Obama’s birth certificate, and now this. Donald Trump Says Something in Koran Teaches a ‘Very Negative Vibe’ In an exclusive interview with The Brody File, Donald Trump expresses concern about the teachings of the Koran saying, “There’s something there that teaches some very negative vibe.” Watch below. The transcription is below as well. I spoke with Trump in New York a few days ago. My full six-minute piece aired across the country on “The 700 Club” this morning. If you missed … Continue reading Trump – The New Tealiban Turd!

Jesus Loves His Enemies…and Then Kills Them All via LOONWATCH This article is part 5 of LoonWatch’s Understanding Jihad Series. Please read my “disclaimer”, which explains my intentions behind writing this article: The Understanding Jihad Series: Is Islam More Likely Than Other Religions to Encourage Violence? Anti-Muslim demagoguery relies on the demonization of the Prophet Muhammad, who is characterized as being especially violent and warlike.  This idea has certainly gained currency in the “Judeo-Christian West”.  When it is pointed out that the Biblical prophets–including Moses, Joshua,Samson, Saul, David, among many others–were far more violent and warlike (and even engaged inreligiously sanctioned genocide), anti-Muslim pro-Christian ideologues will respond … Continue reading The Southern Baptist War Loving JESUS!

Wikileaks: British aid budget funded key aide to al-Qaeda An Afghan politician identified as a key aide to al-Qaeda terrorists was funded by the British aid budget, according to documents released by WikiLeaks. Among the poppies: Mullan Haji Rohullah, an Afghan politician, was paid more than £300,000 to eradicate his crops Photo: REUTERS By Holly Watt Mullan Haji Rohullah, who was subsequently transported to Guantánamo, was paid more than £300,000 of British taxpayers’ money to eradicate his poppy crops. But he instead allegedly supported al-Qaeda and helped terrorists escape allied forces — while continuing to act as a major drugs trafficker. The … Continue reading British funded al-Qaeda?

WikiLeaks: Guantánamo Bay terrorists radicalised in London to attack Western targets At least 35 terrorists incarcerated at Guantánamo Bay were sent to fight against the West after being indoctrinated by extremist preachers in Britain, secret files obtained by The Daily Telegraph disclose. Abu Hamza speaks to his followers outside Finsbury Park Mosque. The preacher is named by US authorities as responsible for recruiting dozens of terrorists Photo: ROB BODMAN By Robert Winnett, Christopher Hope, Steven Swinford and Holly Watt Abu Qatada and Abu Hamza, two preachers who lived off state benefits after claiming asylum, are identified by the American authorities as … Continue reading Gitmo terrorists radicalised in London?

Wikileaks accuses BBC of being part of ‘possible propaganda media network’ for Al Qaeda By DANIEL MARTIN The BBC could be part of a ‘propaganda media network’ for al-Qeada, according  to US files published by Wikileaks. A phone number of someone at the BBC was found in phone books and programmed  into the mobile phones of a number of militants seized by the Americans. The number is believed to be based at Bush House, the headquarters of the BBC  World Service. Leaks: A phone number of someone at the BBC’s Bush House headquarters was found in phone books and programmed into … Continue reading BBC part of Al Qaeda!

BOOKS THE INNER VOICE Gandhi’s real legacy. by Pankaj MishraMAY 2, 2011 Gandhi’s legend too often obscures the audacious radicalism of his ideas. Mohandas Gandhi was the twentieth century’s most famous advocate of nonviolent politics. But was he also its most spectacular political failure? The possibility is usually overshadowed by his immense and immensely elastic appeal. Even Glenn Beck recently claimed to be a follower, and Gandhi’s example has inspired many globally revered figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, and Aung San Suu Kyi. Gandhi, rather than Mark Zuckerberg, may have been the presiding deity … Continue reading Gandhi’s real legacy?