by Mark Silva
An audio-taped message attributed to Osama bin Laden airing on the Arab-language satellite TV station Al Jazeera today contends that Presdient Barack Obama has inflamed hatred toward the United States by ordering Pakistan to crack down on militants in the Swat Valley and block Islamic law.
The purported message from the fugitive al Qeada leader claims that U.S. pressure led to a campaign of "killing, fighting, bombing and destruction" that prompted the exodus of a million Muslims from the valley in northwest Pakistan.
The message was broadcast by Al Jazeera Television at almost the same moment that Obama landed in Saudi Arabia at the start of a tour aimed at repairing frayed U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Bin Laden, son of a wealthy Saudi family in the construction business, was evicted from the nation years ago -- before the al Qaeda-run terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Although audiotapes have aired before, the fugitive terrorist has not been seen in a broadcast videotape since 2004.
in the new audiotape, the speaker accuses Obama of ordering Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to "prevent the people of Swat from implementing the Shari'a law by fighting and killing them through bombings and destruction. This has led one million Muslims, elderly people, women and children, to flee their homes and villages and live in tents after they'd been living with dignity in their homes.
""This simply means that Obama and his administration have planted new seeds of hatred and vengeance towards America," the message, translated into English, continues. "The number of these seeds equates that of those who have suffered and been made homeless in the Swat valley and the tribal areas in northern and southern Waziristan as well as those who sympathize with them.
"In this manner,'' the speaker says, "Obama appears to have followed the same path taken by his predecessor, in creating more enmity towards Muslims, and adding on to the fighting enemies, thus paving the way for new long wars. Let the American people prepare to continue harvesting what their White House leaders grow, in the years and decades to come. ''
Wire services contributed to this report.





Comments
No politician, bin Laden included, likes to see his career come to an end, overshadowed by someone new with more appeal to the people.
As Obama has said earlier, people judge their leaders on what they build, not what they tear down.
Posted by: Tom J | June 3, 2009 10:37 AM
The purported message from the fugitive al Qeada leader claims that U.S. pressure led to a campaign of "killing, fighting, bombing and destruction" that prompted the exodus of a million Muslims from the valley in northwest Pakistan. ~ M.S.
Killing, Fighting, Bombing, Destruction = U.S.A.
That is in accordance with the view of bin Laden and not really much different from many on the Left edge of the democrat party, whose patriotism we never question. I have at least understood that to be the case on any number of occassions.
But happened with the very novel idea of capturing Mr. Laden. Mustapha Mond promised that he would do that very thing. Did Mustapha lose track of Mr. Laden? Mustapha knew where he was throughout the better part of 2008. He was somewhere along a "130 mile corridor" in mountainous Afghanistan, and Mustapha, unlike the Prince of Darkness, was going to barrel in there and get him. What happened with that? democrats, what is the story? Mime me n, 'cos I missed it. Is Mustapha on this or is he not? Is it a matter of priorities? Chrysler and GM first, then Mr. Laden? Just What Is The Story / New Story???
Posted by: Django - N Exile In/Around the 30th Parallel | June 3, 2009 11:09 AM
I thought that Bush and Cheney caught this guy years ago and brought him to justice. I mean, wasn't that the original reason we were given to invade Iraq?
Posted by: BC | June 3, 2009 12:06 PM
"Infidel dogs!
My body may have been beamed up to Allah, but you still have the privilege of at least listening to my invective!
Swine!
Soon I will do voice overs for Disney, for the new feature
Oh! Oh! Osama!
Meanwhile, to support my cause, keep the petrodollars flowing. Hire my brothers' construction company for some of your pathetic "shovel ready" projects!
Indeed! I will show you kafirs some shovels--shovels throwing dirt in your faces as we bury you alive!
You won't be able to see me in person, but just think of me as the Cheshire Cat of Terror!"
Posted by: Milton Friedman | June 3, 2009 12:25 PM
Django, addled one, read the article. Pakistan, at the urging of the Obama Administration, has launched a major offensive in the tribal regions where your great Hero George W. Bush allowed AQ to set up new safe havens. The offensive is what has Bin Ladin rather upset at the moment. Put the pipe down for a bit and maybe it will become clearer for you.
Posted by: Michael | June 3, 2009 12:55 PM
Mikey - I would've sworn the Annointed one and all his minions promised us last November that he was pulling all the troops out. Of course, this is the same guy that cried when the Republicans dared to mention his middle name. Remember him telling everyone that his daddy was not a Muslim; he was an atheist. And now all of a sudden, Daddy Obama is suddenly remembered by BO as a Muslim when it's convenient for the latter to try to impress the Saudis whose butts he's licking.
Posted by: Whatchou Talkinbout | June 3, 2009 2:27 PM
Mikey - I would've sworn the Annointed one and all his minions promised us last November that he was pulling all the troops out. Of course, this is the same guy that cried when the Republicans dared to mention his middle name. Remember him telling everyone that his daddy was not a Muslim; he was an atheist. And now all of a sudden, Daddy Obama is suddenly remembered by BO as a Muslim when it's convenient for the latter to try to impress the Saudis whose butts he's licking.
Posted by: Whatchou Talkinbout | June 3, 2009 2:32 PM
Hummmm, we are all shaking in the Lehigh Valley....
Bin Laden is a criminal and the sooner we catch him, the sooner we can try him for crimes against humanity....
Posted by: Lehigh Valley | June 3, 2009 3:40 PM
Posted by: Whatchou Talkinbout | June 3, 2009 2:27 PM
Well that just proves that you have no idea what you are talking about. Obama never pledged to pull out all the troops from Afghanistan. In fact, he pledged to increase our efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan to root out Al Qaeda. Don't blame Obama or his minions for your lack of knowledge or comprehension.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/07/obama_afghanist.html
Don't you right wingers ever get tired of parading your stupidity in public?.
Posted by: Michael | June 3, 2009 4:01 PM
Bin Laden doesn't have his facts straight, actually in the Muslim world, the USA's stock has gone up since Obama took office.
The only place where Obama has inflamed hatred is among the right-wing extremists in this country. Don't believe me? Just tune in to Hannity or Limbaugh for a few minutes and you'll hear pure hate speech.
Posted by: jfcjazz@aol.com | June 3, 2009 4:50 PM
What is the difference betwean a terrist and and a tyranny government? Here in america it is brcoming a tyranney government. Who do you think is running the gov nment in washington? A tyranny president. State sovereighty is coming to put a stop to this tyranny gov.
Posted by: Robert | June 3, 2009 5:02 PM
What is the difference between a terrioust and a tyranny government? There is your answer. America has a problem with this.
Posted by: Robert Davis (WY) | June 3, 2009 5:07 PM
BC,
I thought Bill Clinton caught this guy years ago while he was walking free instead of hiding in a cave.
Posted by: Terry | June 3, 2009 7:35 PM
The factual English translation of the OBL tape:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBWY87dKp1A
Posted by: BreakRoomLive | June 3, 2009 10:26 PM
That's funny. Always thought shooting game in the open field is harder then shooting fish in a barrel. I forget, was Saddam found roaming around free or in a cave? No, task is too great when you elect a real cowboy.
Posted by: fish | June 3, 2009 11:13 PM
I thought Bill Clinton caught this guy years ago while he was walking free instead of hiding in a cave.
Posted by: Terry | June 3, 2009 7:35 PM
Naw, George W Bush personally captured him at Tora Bora, didn't he? He smoked him out and then captured him dead or alive after following him tio the gates of hell?
Posted by: Michael | June 3, 2009 11:42 PM
Django, addled one, read the article......
Posted by: Michael | June 3, 2009 12:55 PM
Well, Michael, as it turns out, I did read the article. The 1st paragraph of my post was taken directly from the article. You of course, recognize "Killing", "Fighting", "Bombing", "Destruction", all those mean and nasty things that Prince of Darkness so enjoyed doing. We were told, at that time, that "that" only created more terrorists. It does get hard trying to keep up with "The Story".
Here's another little quote, taken directly from the article:
"Obama appears to have followed the same path taken by his predecessor, in creating more enmity towards Muslims, and adding on to the fighting enemies, thus paving the way for new long wars.
So, it does only create more terrorists, according to "the speaker". Mustapha is doing the same thing as Prince, and getting the same result? How can that be?? You know and I know that Mustapha is better than this. Certainly better than Prince.
Mustapha has to be held to a much higher standard. Mustapha talks to the animals and Mustapha talks to the Terrorists. Mustapha can say "cease and desist" and the lion and the lamb shall lie down in the green pasture and there shall be peace in the valley. Over the hill. Into the dale. Hickory Dickery Dock, Somebody ran up the clock. This is The Story that was being told as summer '08 faded like sunshine into my lair and the green leaves of summer turned to gold. I, Django, addled one, is simply asking ~ What happened to The Story?
And if Mustapha had no intention of capturing Mr. Laden, why did he claim that he would, to and beyond the point of embarassment. It is only a "130 mile corridor". 13,273.3 square miles, for those patriots on the Left that may be a little math- challenged. What happened to That Story?
We would never question your patriotism, Leftist lunatic democrats, but we do question your consistency. What is "The Story" today?
Posted by: Django - N Exile In/Around the 30th Parallel | June 4, 2009 12:23 AM
Django, my addled friend, now you are saying Obama is doing too much to get Bin Ladin? A moment ago it was that he's doing nothing. Make up your mind, will you, it's awful hard tyo keep up with your ever changing attempt at argument.
Really, dude, what ever you're taking is rotting your brain.
Posted by: Michael | June 4, 2009 9:29 AM
Michael,
Do allow me to be clear. Mustapha Mond criticized Prince Of Darkness at every opportunity for not capturing bin Laden.
- Now that Mustapha is empowered to do what P.O.D failed to do, what is Mustapha's Schedule , what is Mustapha's Plan, for capturing bin Laden?
- Is this something that maybe we need to just forget about?
"Hope" that was simple enough. The second part is a simple "Yes" or "No".
For whatever the real reason would really be, Mustapha has pursued essentially the same military policies as P.O.D. Jimmy Carter would have surrendered by now. I am thrilled that Mustapha has not adopted a Carteresque kind of policy of appeasement, it is more than anyone had a right to expect. "Hope" that was clear enough.
P.O.D. always said that this would be a long and difficult undertaking, couldn't speak for the Left but I understand that. According to the story on the Left these days, Mustapha is not only winning, but he is also making new friends like never before. That would be really impressive but that is not what Al Jazeera is saying. In Al Jezeera's World, nothing has changed. That is, "we are only making new Terrorists". The democrats ran this story line for awhile but have abandoned it now. Your Al Jazeera media friends apparently have not. "Hope" that was clear enough.
I have no doubt that being a democrat is a daily challenge of changing stories, altered perceptions, and distorted reality. I know that I couldn't do it, just not imaginative enough, but then those inconsistencies are not mine to defend. Allow me to suggest that You read the article.
Do the Leftists make cherry koolade? I would like to propose that flavor offering. We all should be able to imagine that perception.
Posted by: Django - N Exile In/Around the 30th Parallel | June 4, 2009 2:30 PM
I thought Bill Clinton caught this guy years ago while he was walking free instead of hiding in a cave.
Posted by: Terry | June 3, 2009 7:35 PM
Terrie, you are such an ass as usual. If Bill Clinton wasnt busy defending his private life from the witch hunting republicans then perhaps we would have caught Bin Laden! We will never know. And how come you dont mention Bush for not ''Getting Him'' as promised?? Typical republican hypocracy!! Reagan and Bush 1 created Mr Ladens extremism in the first place!! They trained him for gods sake! They supplied him with the weapons he ultimately used against us!! You republicans crack me up man! Such hyposcrites with limited memories! It is your incompetance and misdirection that led to 911 and continued until the day you were all run out of the government on election day 08! God help us that you're wrong with your 'People vote in cycles' theory because I'm banking on it that it will never happen again in my lifetime!
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | June 4, 2009 6:36 PM
Django, let me help your short term memory disorder. As the article above establishes, Obama is working with the Pakistanis to eliminate the safe haven areas in Pakistan. The Pakistanis have just launched a major offensive in that effort. Remember that? That's the plan. The plan is moving ahead. It's going to be a long process, but it's been started. Obama has ALWAYS been clear that we face a long and hard task in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and that we can't just ignore it, as your Blessed Prince did to chase ghosts in Iraq. We understand that we need to go after those who attacked us, who were already our enemies, rather than creating new problems instead. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the central front in the war on terror, and it always have been. Our story hasn't changed at all. It remains consistant, unlike that attacks by you right wingers. Now, if you're not going to share whatever powerful stuff it is you're on, I guess I'm going to go have a drink.
Posted by: Michael | June 4, 2009 6:43 PM
Michael,
Clinton is one that passed up opportunity after opportunity to capture bin laden.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/10/terror/main635038.shtml
Math is hard for Scottie,
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
If Bill Clinton hadn't been a serial sexual harasser, he never would have had that problem now and he could have been doing his job. Also, if he didn't feel that he could defend himself against these allocations AND perform his job as President, he could have resigned and turn the job over to Algore.
As far as Bush not capturing/killing bin laden, I think Michael was handling that side of the arguement.
Reagan and Bush41 created the resistance that help defeat the Soviet Union that invaded Afghanistan (remember the country the Soviets invaded while carter was in office?). The much larger enemy of this country during the 1980's.
As far as 9-11, if Clinton had acted after the first WTC bombings, the Khobar Twoers, African Embassy bombings and the USS Cole, 9-11 never would have happened. Instead he punted.
People will vote in cycles, 2010 is the time the American people will stand-up and refuse to be fooled again by a slick talking statist.
Stick with teabagging
Posted by: Terry | June 4, 2009 8:38 PM
An audio-taped message attributed to Osama bin Laden airing on the Arab-language satellite TV station Al Jazeera today contends that Presdient Barack Obama has inflamed hatred toward the United States by ordering Pakistan to crack down on militants in the Swat Valley and block Islamic law. ~ Mark Silva
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Michael,
The above paragraph is the very first paragraph in this article, written by Mr. Silva. I think that we can safely say that he is a member in good standing of the Mustapha Mond Fan Club. This ENTIRE ARTICLE is about Mustapha inflaming hatred among Muslims, those folks who adhere to the Religion of Peace. Of the SIX paragraphs in this article, SIX paragraphs are about Mustapha Mond inflaming hatred among Muslims, those folks who adhere to the Religion of Peace.
I, addled one, etc. etc. Django am pleased, thrilled, estastic, that Mustapha is still making some attempt to prosecute the war effort. Not questioning that. HOWEVER, Al Jazeera says that Mustapha is only creating "more Terrorists". That is the SAME charge that you leftists made every day against Prince. Mustapha is doing the same thing or an extension of the same thing, and that is how Al Jazeera sees it. I, Django, never did, but the Left sure the hell did.
Is Mustapha or Is Mustapha Not creating "more Terrorists"?
THAT, Michael is the Inconsistency in the Leftist argument that stands out here, or should, for anyone not main-lining the koolade.
U keep inquiring about my choice of beverages. I'm not much of a drinker. I drink whatever the Pretty Latinas drink, unless it is one of those ladies thing. One Miller Lite or one 6 oz. glass of Scotch and I'm done. Otherwise, I'm fine with cherry coke, straight up, no chaser. I drink No One's koolade. Thanks for asking.
And now I must leave your surreal World. It has been most enlightening. At this point in the evening, I shall meld with a Martin or a Stratocaster or a pretty Latina, triage with all three if at all possible. There will surely be episodic Global Warming. U can still feel free to read, parse, extrapolate, or whatever, u feel obligated to do with Mr. Silva's article entitled: "Osama bin Laden - Obama imflames hate". Have a nice night.
Posted by: Django - N Exile In/Around the 30th Parallel | June 4, 2009 9:59 PM
Ahjhh, I see my mistake., Djjango. I didn't realize the erteem that you held Mr. Bin Ladin in. I didn't understand that you assume that everything that Osama Bin Ladin says as being truthful and factual.Silva and Al Jazeera are merely quoting Bin Ladin, who's words appraent impress you so. I personally don't think there is any connection between what that man says and reality. I see his pronouncements as propaganda. I don't personally think that US policy should be based on Bin Ladin's commands on an audio tape to stop go after him. Apparently you do.
No, I don't think that the actions in Swat are creating more terrorists. As opposed to Iraq, swat is an action by the local government (with US support) against already existing terroriststs. Unlike Iraq, where an outside force destabilized a country where there was not an active terrorist problem,creating the conditions for terrorists to florish, and then mismanaging the fight against the new terrorists that emerged.
Apparently you desire the US, and Pakistan to never, ever fight any terrorists anywhere since that upsets Mr. Bin Ladin, who you believe to be a honest, truthful and legitimate observer of US policy.
Posted by: Michael | June 5, 2009 7:43 AM
Terrie, if the republicans weren't so facinated and bent on bringing CLinton down he would have been able to do a lot more. So what if he is a sex addict, what business is that of yours? You people on the right seem to think that sex is not a private matter and that it is your business. You also believe only gay people engage in sodomy!!
Yes I remember quite well the resistance Reagan and Bush created and that still does not negate the fact that our own government is responsible for creating Al Quada and Osama Bun Laden! Your point is moot. As far as 911, well from what I remember you republicans were in control, ignored the warnings, and let it happen. Your old argument that its Clintons sole fault is tired and false.
As for this cycle voting you keep predicting. Well time will tell. and when you lose more seatrs in 10, and 12, what will your excuse be then? Give it up loser. And by the way like Ive said before, if your you obsessed with my teabagging, perhaps you should try it yourself or is your wifey poo too prudish and traditional to do it? I feel sorry foryou if that is the case!
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | June 5, 2009 8:03 AM
Math Challenged Scottie,
When his sexual addiction enters into the workforce against an unwilling party (unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employee), then it becomes a crime. If you have no problme with sexual harassment, that's probably because you don't have daughters or a female wife.
How sodomy got into this discussion, I have no idea - plans for the weekend?
By your logic (?), if a terroist attack wouyld have occurred on Jnauary 20, 2009 at 1:00 est, BO would have been responsible? The fact is, Clinton had eight years of bin Laden in the open and did nothing despite attack after attack on the U.S.
http://denver.craigslist.org/pol/1190790125.html
If you blame Reagan and Bush41 for the creation of the resistance in Afghanistan which beget bin Laden, then I guess we need to blame Carter for not taking action against the Soviets for their invasion of Afghanistan and if you want to get stupid (in your case more stupid) then let's go back and blame Truman for not taking on the Soviets after the Germans were crushed.
Fact his, Clinton had 8 years in which Islamic Terrorists, led by bin Laden were attacking the US and he did nothing. My mistake - he bombed Iraq.
As far as teabagging, no thanks. I don't bat from that side of the plate. Besides, I thought one's sexual inclinations were genetically hardwired and not something that is a choice?
Posted by: Terry | June 5, 2009 8:12 PM
Scotty,
If Bill Clinton hadn't been a serial sexual harasser, he never would have had a lawsuit brought against him. He had a bad pattern behavior.
Not sure what sodomy has to do with Clinton?
If Carter had done something with the Soviets after they invaded Afghanistan (other than boycott the olympics), maybe Reagan/Bush wouldn't ahve had to create an Afghanistan resistance. Reagan/Bush took care of the Soviets - something that 8 presidents before them could not do. If Clinton had done something during his 8 years, not just the last two where he was defending his libido, 9-11 perhaps never would have happened.
As far as teabagging, I don't swing from that side of the plate.
Posted by: Terry | June 6, 2009 10:40 PM
Terrie, looks whos calling who stupid. Obviously you have no idea what teabagging is! Your sex life must be a real bore!
Clinton having sexual relations with a willing intern is nobody's business!! You republicans were just bent on bringing him down at no cost! Unfortunately it was at the tax payers cost. And by the way more Americans at that time thought your actions were obsured, a waste of time and money and most importantly none of your business!!!
Ad for AlQueda and Bin Laden, it is a fact that Reagan and Bush policies led to their bent obsession to destroy us! That is the fact. And yes Carter is responsible for doing nothing prior. Clinton WAS NOT warned of an attack as Bush was regarding 911. FACT. Bush ignored these warnings FACT. If Obama is warned of an attack and one happens then yes he would be responsible you big MORON!
Oh and by the way Mr Prude, my wife and I enjoy teabagging quite often ass the missionary position is reserved for prudes like you! !
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | June 8, 2009 7:09 AM
Scottie,
I'm glad you and the "wife" have fun in the sack.
The impeachment trial of President Clinton on perjury and obstruction of justice charges was based on statements he made during the depositions for the Paula Jones lawsuit. His relationship with Lewinsky was establishing a pattern of misbehavior.
"In late 1997, Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled Jones was "entitled to information regarding any individuals with whom President Clinton had sexual relations or proposed to or sought to have sexual relations and who were, during the relevant time frame, state or federal employees."
Clinton gave his deposition in March, 1998. He had five years prior to this to handle the Islamic terrorists situation that Reagan/Bush supposedly had left behind unresolved in Afghanistan. I believe the first WTC bombing was Billy Bob's wake-up call - he hit the snooze button. He kept hitting the snooze button.
If you believe Billy Bob was preoccupied with his defense in the Paula Jones case, how to explain acting like commander-in-chief during December, 1998. This was at the same time the impeachemnt hearings were starting. Seems like he could multi-task when he needed to?
Wasn't it BO that said a president should have to multi-task when McCain wanted to cancel a debate as Congress and the President were debating the bank bailout?
As far as the warning for 9-11 - please provide the warning and the solution you would have done. Were the targets known? How about the date? How about the means of the attack?
Posted by: Terry | June 8, 2009 8:20 PM
Oh Terrie, head so far down the sand hole you can see China too!!
Senior administration officials briefed Bush in the weeks leading up to 911which included several warnings of the possibility that Osama bin Laden would attempt to hijack a U.S.-based airliner. It is well documented that The Bush administration was warned, did nothing and well, voila!!
As for Clintons sexcapades, again, nobody cares, never did never will. Nothing was ever said of these woman who had sex with a married man of course. They made their decisions and then cryed. Waa Waa. Nothing short of extreme 15 minutes of fame syndrome! Not to mention the right wing nuts who pressured these woman into submission to start the most rediculous impeachment hearings in history. Oh and as I recall the Senate did not vote to impeach. Nuff said.
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | June 9, 2009 7:16 AM
Math Challenged Scottie,
Guess better to have one's head in the sand then in one's own orifice?
According to "Senior administration officials" when were these palnes supposed to be hijacked? Name these "senior administration officials". How was the gov't supposed to stop these hijackers? What would you solution to the problem be?
As for Billy Bob - you are all hung up on the sex. What did Billy Bob do as a response to the first WTC bombings? Khobar Towers? These were terrorist attacks on us before Billy Bob had to multi-task? How was he able to concentrate on his impeachment and at the same time be commander-in-chief for December, 1998 bombing of Iraq? What was that bombing about again?
You leave a lot of questions unanswered as usual as you concentrate or you and "wife's" sex life.
Posted by: Terry | June 9, 2009 8:20 PM