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With presidential campaigns in full swing and every candidate trying to exploit the Internet for his own nefarious uses, you'd think it would be be no surprise to find political notables in other nations doing the same. However, it's hard not to be at least mildly shocked when learning that terrorist group Al-Qaeda is posting YouTube-style videos online and asking for comments and questions from anyone and everyone.
The video shows Al-Qaeda "number two" Ayman Al-Zawahri gloating about Britain's recent pull-out from southern Iraq. British forces have been trying to show this as a success, handing over control over the region to the Iraqi government and military forces. Al-Zawahri, however, tries to spin this as an indicator of the "deteriorating condition of the Americans," saying "the decision of the British to flee is sufficient (proof of this).
We're not going to get into the debates about military posturing or the state of the war in general, but it is quite interesting to see terrorist organizations looking for feedback and responses of the sort one might give with a YouTube video response. However, since this video isn't actually available on YouTube, nor on any other major video site (and there's obviously no contact information given in the video), it probably won't be much use in getting those questions posed to al-Zawahri. In short, Al Qaeda hasn't gone completely Web 2.0 just yet.
What would you ask?
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsbob-o-linkFeb 26th 2008 11:26AM
I heard you were upset that Rosie O'Donnell left The View. Is that true or just a conspiracy concocted by the US media?
DeborahMar 11th 2008 3:25PM
I have legitimate questions. I have an understanding of world politics and wish to ask
about some issues that may benefit all of us.
Deborah
ElaineMar 12th 2008 12:39AM
what makes Al Qaeda think that their religion should be everyone's faith?, why did they attack the usa?, and why hasnt Bin Laden been captured by the us government? why do they kill innocent people?, why do they have no regards for their own life's?, how could anyone believe if you kill someone you will go to allah?
RON BOMar 12th 2008 9:24AM
How is bins been hide'n doing? We are pleased that he hides like a coward and has no freedom like we do.
dudeMar 20th 2008 2:19PM
I have a question. Why are you terrorists such dorky losers?
dudeMar 20th 2008 2:19PM
Why is Francois so stupid? Why doesn't he believe you masterminded 9/11 Francois thinks you are too stupid to do this because you are Arabs. I think you should teach the people of France a lesson.
rogerMar 20th 2008 6:45PM
Why don't you and osama the assclown strap bombs to yourselves?
Since you think your gonna get 70 virgins..what they didn't tell you is the virgins will be males.
rogerMar 20th 2008 6:48PM
Donald and Francois=Dummies in the highest manner!
NickMar 26th 2008 4:25PM
Why do so many jerks write and say abolutely nothing intelligent or logical? Would they really expect an answer if they would ask insulting and dumb questions?
michael yankoApr 16th 2008 6:29PM
your all cowards,and need to have a car bomb shuved up your ass"s buy the mighty usa!!!!!!
rudy larezApr 16th 2008 8:15PM
When you get some one to blow themselves up , why do you take innocent lives with you? Just sit somewhere in a field and show them you can do it all by yourself like the dumb ass dogs you all seem to be.Your mother should of had an abortion before you were born,or dropped on your head to get some sense.
Paul SparcelloDec 17th 2007 12:47PM
Al-Zawahri: Can you explain why you and your fellow terrorist do not have enough guts to wear a battle uniform yet are more than willing to cower under a burqa when confronted by "Real Soldiers"?
Donald BradshawDec 17th 2007 4:36PM
Al-Qaeda is a Mossad-CIA front for the "so-called" global War on Terror. Many United States (in particular) and British banks are funding both sides of the insurgency in the current genocide of innocent Muslim and Islaamic people of the Middle-East. Read "Wrongly Blamed" by Dr. Kaasem Khaleel who understands the "hidden conspirators" behind these orchestrated terrorists attacks (Bali nightclub, London 7-7, Madrid subway, 9-11, etc.). I would ask Mr. Bin-Laden a question, (1) if he was still alive and not dead from lack of US dialysis care and (2) if he wasn't a former assest of the CIA and connected to the Carlye Group Cabal of international weapons, drugs, and other government supported/financed mafia profiteering.
Bob ChamberlainDec 18th 2007 8:19AM
Could you please give me your address so that I can mail you a present? You have a lot of friends in the U.S. who would like send presents to you. We will have them sent to you via express mail, we just need to know where to send them. If you will just give us your address we will make sure that you receive them in a timely fashion. Give our best to Mr. Bin-Laden and tell him that we also have a gift for him also if he would like to give us his address.
bam bamDec 18th 2007 3:56PM
why do you enjoy killing innocent people, who don't view your ignorance? Why do you feel you are so holy, when your in hiding? Please demonstrate your strength; come out. Wherever you are. Do you feel your god is so strong that he will protect you from your enemies; if you will, then come out you and tell us where your other buddy, bin laden is? Show us how strong your god is..!
FrancoisDec 24th 2007 10:16AM
Hi,
I was curious to know how you reacted when USA accused you of 9/11 eventho its not really you behind it, as many documentaries about that sad day show.
Thnak you.