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FBI: Two U.S. Residents Help Run al Qaeda
September 07, 2006 12:18 PM
Two men who grew up in the U.S. are now believed to be in the top ranks of al Qaeda, operating out of Pakistan.
U.S. officials say the alleged turncoats, from California and Florida, work closely with al Qaeda's No. 2 leader, Ayman al Zawahiri, in planning attacks on their home country.
FBI officials identify the men Adam Gadahn of Orange County, Calif., and Adnan Shukrijumah of Broward County, Fla.
Gadahn, a one-time heavy metal music fan, has been seen frequently on al Qaeda video tapes, most recently last weekend.
In the most recent tape, Gadahn spoke of Americans as drivers of gas guzzling cars with cell phones and college diplomas.
"I can't forget the day when as I was praying a prescribed prayer with one of the brothers in a shopping center parking lot in suburban America, a man sped by in his sports utility vehicle shouting from his open window, 'Worship Jesus, Your Lord,'" Gadahn said as he invited others to convert to Islam.
The FBI has a $5 million reward for the second American al Qaeda, Shukrijumah, a one-time student at Broward Community College.
Shukrijumah is suspected to have had contacts with 9/ll hijack leader Mohammed Atta before leaving the United States shortly before the attacks.
FBI officials say Shukrijumah traveled to Houston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., to spot potential targets.
Officials say Shukrijumah has been in Pakistan since March 2004 and works with his fellow American, Gadahn, in producing and distributing al Qaeda videos.
In the effort to find Shukrijumah, the U.S. has distributed match books in Pakistan with his picture and details of how to collect the $5 million reward.
Virtually every one of the FBI's 56 field offices are involved in the hunt, according to Stuart McArthur, the assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Miami field office, who heads up the bureau's hunt for Shukrijumah.
"Shukrijumah is a dangerous individual. He's a trained al Qaeda operative. He's received explosives and fire arms training," said McArthur. "He poses a danger to the U.S. in that he spent a considerable amount of time here and is very familiar with our customs."
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what does listening to heavy metal music have to do with anything
Posted by: salvy | Sep 7, 2006 4:43:49 PM
I object to the miniseries you plan to show Sept. 10 and 11 that depicts what "happened" to cause the terrible events on 9/11. Such a "docu-drama" will be beleieved by many to be true, and puts words into the mouths of people who didn't utter them. Is ABC trying to blame people in the Clinton Administration for what happened on 9/11? The blame should be on the terrorists and their extreme ideology.
Posted by: Mary | Sep 7, 2006 4:53:04 PM
All of you people blaming 9/11 on George Bush need to get a clue. If Clinton had done the job when he was president and taken care of these terrorists when he had the chance most of this would not be going on right now. Clinton needed to have guts which he didn't. Heck, he couldn't even control himself let alone take control of protecting the country during his two terms.
Posted by: SAM | Sep 7, 2006 4:53:26 PM
And you want to take OUR guns from US. Instead of reliving 9-11 through a half-ass documentary in which most detail are changed for TV ratings, this is what you should have on the screen for the hour or so this program runs.
"al-Qaeda their out there and their trying to kill you"
Posted by: Frank | Sep 7, 2006 5:10:11 PM
Guys, the real reason all of this is happening is because the world-wide bully, America, has been bullying other countries. Just look at our governments history and you will see just how much we have been irritating the people of the middle east. We have no business being there, forcing them into a way of life that is not of their own personal choosing. Isn't America supposed to stand up AGAINST actions like that? Americans are being hypocrites. We as Americans would not put up with it and would indeed resort to the very same terrorist activities that the people of the middle east are using. Just look at our own history and how our country started. We were terrorists! Finally Brittain gave up and went home. If you want to know basically what Bush and past American politicians have done, imagine this: Bush gathers the American people in a field, around an active bee hive. He then takes out a baseball bat and attacks the hive. He runs, but leaves the American people standing there wondering what just happened. Bush is an idiot, following in the footsteps of many other idiots before him. If America and its allies wants to end the terrorism against them, then walk away from the bee hive and just leave them alone. That is all they want. America was created by people trying to escape religious persecution. So why on earth are the American people trying to force other people of different faiths to join their Christian ranks? Americans have become fat, lazy and overly religious to the point of fanatasism. They forget that here in America, we are promised the freedom from religious persecution. Yet, that is exactly what people get when they live here or visit here. That is what they get when American missionaries travel to other countries. They force people to believe as they do. If they refuse, then America beats them up for their refusal. America is far from innocent here. Get over the American pride and see what we are really doing to other people. Then, and only then will you understand why millions of people around the world hate the Americans. This number increases on a regular basis. Why? Because America is fooling itself and is hurting everyone else. Just like a typical school yard bully.
Posted by: Thorn3 | Sep 7, 2006 5:54:15 PM
OK Sheila, the planning of the WTC attach went on for 5 to 10 years before the event. What about the other 2 Presidents? I think the Clinton administration was asleep at the switch.
Posted by: Ben Marbury | Sep 7, 2006 5:59:14 PM
Those left-wing americans calling Bush stupid, fool, ignorant and the "Bush Haters" are people who have nothing to offer but a twisted belief that the democrats can do a better job than Bush regarding the war on teror. I don't even want to imagine what our country would be like if the democrats were in control during these times.
Posted by: Nick Jumangit | Sep 7, 2006 11:46:45 PM
How many other fantical Muslims are there living in the US!
We should strip these extremists of their US citizenship and send them packing back to Arabia.
Posted by: Very Concerned | Sep 8, 2006 3:50:49 AM
If "Slick Willie" was keeping his focus on USB and not on chasing interns we might not have had 911. Let ABC show it, it is still a free country.
Posted by: James Bond | Sep 8, 2006 3:57:12 AM
I don't think half of these people making comments here have a clue. Movies - They make millions and you would probably be surprised how many pockets are getting lined. Just like Viet Nam - Not even close. Yes we have lost needless lives, but nothing like Viet Nam. You can walk down any street in America and possibly be very close to people that support terrorism. Most of them, like these two, have lived right along side Americans for years. Just because they might be Iraquies, Asian, Chinese, etc. doesn't mean that just they are suspect. Most people worship the almighty dollar and would do about anything for it. Enough - Take a look around, do you really know your neighbor? The way we here in America have always been there for every country and nationality there is with a helping hand, free housing, medical, cash etc., can we really blame anyone but ourselves?
Posted by: Ron | Sep 8, 2006 6:31:50 AM
On the comment about boycotting ABC, good idea; we do not need to be reminded of how people died because some fool doesnt like America. On the comment about being born an American, I agree, Imigrants who are naturalized as Americans have to know so much and prove that they are American before Naturalization, and the sad part, is that they can lose it anytime. I think they naturalized folks are more American, they choose it conciously. Those who choose Al Qaeda, they do so conciously as well. As Americans we respect that choice because we believe in freedom. Sad that our beliefs in freedom is what is being abused. On the comment on Afganistan, perhaps you need to go to the Afgan, we are currently taking applications ARMY, NAVY, MARINES. Put your money where your mouth is. On the comment of World Wide Bully...to maintain our lifestyle, our cost of living, and our freedom, we need to step on a few toes. Diplomacy is good, but sometimes when you sleep with the wrong type, you end up with regrets later..America does wht American has to do. If you want to change that, VOTE, elections are coming up.
Posted by: NAVY_PaprPshr | Sep 8, 2006 8:55:21 AM
Enough is enough! Stop with anti-American rhetoric and focus on the real problem. It is the Islam radicals and terrorists that are the real problem. As a country we should be united in our efforts to rid the world of these people who don't value life and don't have the courage to show themselves. Why is it that these people must hide? The answer is pure and simple, should they truly decide to show themselves they would meet the same fate as the Hitlers, Mussolinis and the Husseins that have gone before them. As for ABC, I am dissapointed in the network for the simple reason that it seems that they are trying to profit from a tragedy and that is always disapointing. I am bi-partisan voter and I'm tired of the infighting that both parties constantly participate in. We need to focus on what it best for the overall good of the country, and not what benefits this or that party. Best to our troops and their families and stay strong America. Never forget 9/11!!!
Posted by: J.Scher | Sep 8, 2006 9:52:38 AM
Isn't it interesting how the pro-Clintonites see anything negative about Clinton as "bashing"? Wasn't he the same President who did NOTHING after the U. S. Cole was hit? And don't try to say that the planning for 9-11 was done only after Bush was elected. Clinton must shoulder much of the blame for intelligence failures.
Posted by: ChiefBill | Sep 8, 2006 9:58:33 AM
There are a lot more al Quaeda sympathizers in these mosques right near us. I have heard so much anti american talk from some of the people going to these mosques that I wonder why those individuals are here at all.
Posted by: John | Sep 8, 2006 10:18:05 AM
This is why our country should use profiling to catch people that do crimes we Americans should throw these people out of our country. If these men are like that so are there families!!!!! Any American that puts another country name in front of America is not truly American..... And if you'll notice those are the ones that want to change America and its heritage. We should do like America did when Japan attacked us round up all desendance from the country's involved in terror and put them in consentration camps. We did people from Japan after Pearl Horbor.
Posted by: Ricky | Sep 8, 2006 10:24:26 AM
You know part of the big problem...is instead to be sending abroad all these bad signals we should be united no matter what. Starting with the politicians and ending with the rest of the people. Is so embarrasing reading and listen all these negagive talks. We as Americans we should stop pointing fingers and have more respect for the people that are defending our contry. Stop blaming George Bush for everything is happeing why you don't wake up and stop nagging about it. With all these blaming to our government you make the enemy stronger. Then in the future don't hope any respect from them what so ever.
Posted by: alva | Sep 8, 2006 11:26:07 AM
Wake up people. Clinton had nothing to do with 911. Clinton had nothing to do with Iraq. Iraq had nothing to do with 911.
All of this stinks and it has the Bush/Cheney stink written all over it. OIL=MONEY=HALIBURTON=BUSH/CHENEY
Posted by: June | Sep 8, 2006 11:58:18 AM
Man, racists americans thrive. Dont watch T.V. EVER unless it is Comedy Central
Posted by: keith misiak | Sep 8, 2006 12:23:51 PM
I ahve few word to say. I am not born and raised in USA. But still I love USA and my country - India.
Lets look at the root cause of the people like the two in question turn agianst their own country and countrymen.
I do not think that greed of money may be involved but the deep rooted hatred about the governmrnt in genral must be the root cause.
FBI and CIA should have some kind of system to filter these kind of individuals.
Posted by: Kishore K. Chokshi | Sep 8, 2006 12:58:21 PM
Is deep rooted hate motovated by the government? I would say not! These men as mean in other countries seek their selfish goals. If it is not money, then fame or spiritual notice. The simple truth is a bad child hood, leads to criminal adult hood in this case. People must put care and compassion for others first, for it is all that separates us from our heathenistic past. As in 9-11 thoughs who stepped up and helped while facing personal lose are the true winners.
Posted by: W. D. Stringfield | Sep 8, 2006 1:51:47 PM
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