Al Qaeda Sends a Message to Democrats

December 22, 2006 2:28 PM

Brian Ross and Hoda Osman Report:

New_tape_nr_1Al Qaeda has sent a message to leaders of the Democratic party that credit for the defeat of congressional Republicans belongs to the terrorists.

In a portion of the tape from al Qaeda No. 2 man, Ayman al Zawahri, made available only today, Zawahri says he has two messages for American Democrats.

"The first is that you aren't the ones who won the midterm elections, nor are the Republicans the ones who lost. Rather, the Mujahideen -- the Muslim Ummah's vanguard in Afghanistan and Iraq -- are the ones who won, and the American forces and their Crusader allies are the ones who lost," Zawahri said, according to a full transcript obtained by ABC News.

Zawahri calls on the Democrats to negotiate with him and Osama bin Laden, not others in the Islamic world who Zawahri says cannot help.

"And if you don't refrain from the foolish American policy of backing Israel, occupying the lands of Islam and stealing the treasures of the Muslims, then await the same fate," he said.

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That's exactly what I have said.

Every nation that has been attacked by Al Qaeda has then elected a pro-terorist government.

Spain. Italy.

And now the USA.

Posted by: Monty Goolsby | Dec 22, 2006 2:56:19 PM

Is anyone shocked? I'll bet you a dollar that the Dems are right now trying to figure how to sit down and talk with al Zawahri and OBL. Nice job libs!

Posted by: James Clifford | Dec 22, 2006 2:56:56 PM

this message could have well been penned by algore zowie

Posted by: meshuga mikey | Dec 22, 2006 2:57:06 PM

Many Americans have wondered for a long time when the press and the democrats would realize the enemy reads the papers and views American television broadcast. Now that we have proof, can the media stop their Traitorous activities.

Posted by: CJ West | Dec 22, 2006 2:57:12 PM

If this doesn't send a message that scares the Democrats into recognizing that discussions only serve the interest of our enemies, what will?

Posted by: jim | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:11 PM

I always said the democrats were the party of the weak. The terroists truly believe that as well. Hopefully it wont be my daughter or me thats killed in the next terroist attact.

Posted by: Richard | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:14 PM

So what's new about this?

Posted by: Communications21 | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:25 PM

Well, when they are right...they're right. The Dems are in a no-win situation with their victory.

Posted by: David Brehan | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:39 PM

And to think, the bumper sticker "Annoy the terrorists, vote Republican" was actually correct! Real swell job there US voters, real swell.

Posted by: Rife | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:57 PM

And expect Bill Nelson and Nancy Pelosi to be on the first plane over there.....

Posted by: Nick | Dec 22, 2006 2:58:59 PM

Well, that just about says it all.

Posted by: Todd | Dec 22, 2006 2:59:00 PM

To all thoes who voted for the Democratic party..Thanks for nothing.

Posted by: Greg Rollins | Dec 22, 2006 3:00:51 PM

Should make the Dems real happy to have al Qaeda confirm they are on the same side.

Posted by: Paul Veazey | Dec 22, 2006 3:01:25 PM

Anyone really surprised?

Posted by: David | Dec 22, 2006 3:02:50 PM

Thank you Democrats, now its going to hit the fan.

Posted by: Mike | Dec 22, 2006 3:03:59 PM

They want to negotiate with the Democrats now? I'm surprised, I thought they had been doing that for a few years.

Posted by: SEP | Dec 22, 2006 3:04:03 PM

Democrats are the party that represent Al-Qaeda - So he's wrong. they both actually won.

Posted by: Don Ho | Dec 22, 2006 3:04:45 PM

We should not negociate with terrorists.

Those Congressman who do should be run out of office.

VOTER

Posted by: Michael | Dec 22, 2006 3:04:46 PM

The Democrats are with the terrorists.

Posted by: Joe | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:03 PM

Maybe Hillary's presidential campagin slogan should be, "If we can't beat them, join them."

Posted by: Patrick | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:06 PM

Not surprised in the least, no.

Posted by: Teri | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:23 PM

Well Dems, it's your time to shine. Let the negotiatons begin.

Posted by: Jenkins | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:24 PM

Surprised he didn't send a "thank you" note to the Dems for doing everything they could to lose the war against the terrorists

Posted by: Patrick | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:29 PM

Makes you want to vote democratic, doesn't it?

Just think, the main stream media, democrats and Al Quaeda all teamed up to control this past election cycle.

Posted by: Robert Anderson | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:36 PM

happy Brian?

Posted by: biasbias | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:41 PM

I bet some Democrats will write letters thanking Al Qaeda, with words of encouragement telling them to keep up the good work. That I WOULD NOT be surprised at...pathetic

Posted by: Kevin | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:47 PM

The sad fact is that some Democrats will actually be inclined to negotiate with these barbarians since they don't yey realize that the West is in a battle with these people for survival of civilization.

Posted by: Brian | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:51 PM

Why is this news? Anyone with half a brain knows that a democratic victory is a huge victory for the terrorists.
Americans will get what they deserve for siding with the democrats and al-Queada in the november elections.

Posted by: Jim | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:51 PM

Well Dems, it's your time to shine. Let the negotiatons begin.

Posted by: Jenkins | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:54 PM

So those of us who said a vote for the Democrats was a vote for the terrorists weren't so nuts after all.

I won't hold my breath waiting for liberals to apologize or accept that they were naive.

Posted by: Smarty | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:54 PM

What an endorsement !

Posted by: Grego | Dec 22, 2006 3:06:57 PM

treason, schmeason. As long as we're in charge.

/Democrats

Posted by: BH | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:00 PM

We told you so.

Posted by: Marc | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:03 PM

Silly terrorists. You haven't won a thing, Bush is still in charge for two more years, US policy towards terrorists hasn't changed. What exactly have you won?

Posted by: Brian S | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:17 PM

Oh darn. Now I am REALLY scared.................................................................NOT!

Posted by: Jim | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:17 PM

What a team.

Posted by: Mark | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:21 PM

Shocked! I am SHOCKED that the terrorists feel they have a better chance with Democrats than Republicans! Unheard of! Where would they get such an idea?

Wait a sec, I just laughed diet pepsi out my nose....

Posted by: paul | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:35 PM

They are somewhat right, but they
couldn't have done it without the help of the NY Times, CNN, John Murtha, Nancy Pelosi, ABC, CBS, NBC, et.al.

A change in US tactics was what was needed, not unrelenting demonization and criticism without substantive solutins being offered.

Posted by: Ted | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:39 PM

RUSH WAS RIGHT!

Posted by: Jon | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:39 PM

I can't help but laugh - I am sure the liberal Democrats will jump on the opportunity to work out a deal with Al Qaeda for an exit strategy

Posted by: Rich | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:41 PM

Makes you want to vote democratic, doesn't it?

Just think, the main stream media, democrats and Al Quaeda all teamed up to control this past election cycle.

Posted by: Robert | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:45 PM

It's big of them to share credit with the Democrats, but I suspect the Democrats want to take all the credit themselves.

Posted by: Edwin | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:46 PM

Wow... chilling.
No, not surprised, the terrorists have quoted the Democrats talking points verbatim..

Posted by: patrice | Dec 22, 2006 3:07:51 PM

I am all for sending Kerry into Afghanistan or Pakistan to negotiate.

Posted by: Tony | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:01 PM

They're serious and the Democratic leadership have their heads in the sand. Congratulations.

Posted by: Jim | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:09 PM

I think they failed to give enough credit to their willing accomplices, the mainstream media.

Posted by: Will | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:22 PM

terrorists have absentee ballots????

Posted by: Mike | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:32 PM

Well, I have every confidence that Pelosi and Reid will fall over each other trying to be the first to have a photo op with these hoods. Neither has any sense of loyalty to fellow Americans. In fact, I wouldn't even call Pelosi and Reid Americans. In my opinion, they are both spineless, yellow traitors and will leave the US worse off than we are already.

Posted by: Philip | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:39 PM

Does this attitude suprise anybody?

Posted by: Sharon | Dec 22, 2006 3:08:48 PM

The Democrats worked hard to undermine our President, our troops, and our country for the last 4 years. Consider this the terrorist's thank-you note to the Democrats. Congrats to the Democrats on their new-found allies - Al Qaeda.

Posted by: dannitt100 | Dec 22, 2006 3:13:55 PM

Wow, al qaeda are savy enough to influence american politics. Their so full of arrogence it makes me sick. The Democrats better come up with a hard stance response instead of appeasement or the average american might start believing the whole "Al Qaeda votes Democrat" line.....

Posted by: Matthew | Dec 22, 2006 3:14:10 PM

I will enjoy watching Democrats trying to prove the al Qaeda assertion false. If anyone asks them to, which I doubt.

Posted by: Kevin from Minneapolis | Dec 22, 2006 3:14:11 PM

I'd vote for Rumsfeld!

Posted by: Zawahri | Dec 22, 2006 3:15:31 PM

I wouldn't put Reid in the same camp as Pelosi, even though they're both Democrats.

Posted by: Mohr Mun | Dec 22, 2006 3:17:19 PM

I don't know anymore. It seems as if the Democrats could care less about the security of this country and the Repulicans are too afraid to stand up and squash this Al Queda menace once and for all. I hope Israel throws a severe beating on Iran, et al, before a nuke shows up and says a nasty hello to New York or D.C.

Posted by: Mike | Dec 22, 2006 3:17:52 PM

I smell appeasement...The question now is: Who will boldly take a step backward and proudly become our 21st century Neville Chamberlain?

Posted by: Dave | Dec 22, 2006 3:17:55 PM

This confirms again that terrorists, the media and the Democrats have been trying to undermine the US and the Bush administration in different ways. But all three groups get encouragement from one another.

Posted by: Herveyman | Dec 22, 2006 3:18:07 PM

Anyone who really thinks that this absurd message condemns the Democrats as being on the side of terrorists is an idiot.
The Republicans lost the midterms because of their own shortcomings.

Posted by: Brian | Dec 22, 2006 3:18:33 PM

Bush is the one who has failed to kill Osama Bin Laden or this #2 Al Qaeda clown for the past five years. Dems obviously are not going to negotiate with them. They never have said they would. Instead, new Dem leaders in Congress will demand accountability from the Bush administration's bumbling ways so that Osama, et al can be hunted down and killed once and for all.

Posted by: tomdelayisafelon | Dec 22, 2006 3:20:22 PM

I am all for sending Kerry into Afghanistan or Pakistan, period.

Just think how many medals, i mean ribbons, he could earn there!

Posted by: Thom Harton | Dec 22, 2006 3:22:38 PM

The democrats in bed with the terrorists, what a shock!

Posted by: Travis Roste | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:05 PM

I bet this is not even covered in the primetime news tonight. Rather, stories on our troops being away for Christmas, sectarian violence and inflation news will be the top stories.

Posted by: Ron | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:18 PM

Yes, they forgot to thank the main stream media for their daily persuit and unrelenting media war on the GOP and the White House. I think at Pelosi's party (starring some real big lefty guests), Osama should make an appearance. It would bring down the house with applause and cheers.

Posted by: Billy | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:21 PM

I guess that does it. It looks like it will be the Clinton/Zawahiri '08 ticket with "fat Jack" Murtha as SecDef.

Posted by: Andrew Kern | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:22 PM

I so look forward to your comments when the shrub gets impeached next year...maybe you'll support him so much you'll smuggle some pork rinds into Leavenworth for him?

Posted by: D | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:32 PM

This proves that the Democrats are in league with terrorist? Spare me, the conservatives are not all good and liberals all bad. How bad do things have to become before people will accept that the conservative religious agenda has been wrong? Blind followers....

Posted by: Elizabeth | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:40 PM

If the terrorist lay down their weapn the war is over. If we lay down our weapns there is a mass slaughter

Posted by: rICK | Dec 22, 2006 3:23:56 PM

The people posting on here assuming this 'announcement' is real have another thing coming. This is a pathetic propaganda attempt initiated by the same fools who got us into the quagmire in Iraq. We're 500 billion dollars into that mess right now, with nothing to show for it other than 600,000 dead Iraqis. And you wonder why some in the Middle East might be upset? The neo-conservatives have to go NOW.

Posted by: Eric | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:08 PM

Gee... this sure is convenient PR timing, now that our generals are openly standing up to Bush's insanity.
Hmmm...

Don't. Belive. The. Hype.

This is how they got us into Iraq--playing to the emotions of fools all too willing to be played. They'll never catch Bin Laden because his "messages" are too useful to their Haliburton agenda.

Posted by: Edwin | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:16 PM

Maybbe Pelosi should consider creating a new AQ representative seat on the House Intelligence Comittee, being that she owes AQ large for helping her and her minions get elected......look to see Michael Moore appointed to some high-ranking position somewhere in the Pelosi political meatgrinder......watch out AMERICA, not that the Dems are in charge, there are dark days ahead......

Posted by: PATRIOT | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:27 PM

Good job you liberal idiots!

Posted by: John | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:31 PM

Al Franken...Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda....Al Franken

Al Zarwahi....Al Sharpton

Posted by: Paul | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:35 PM

The real enemy of the US starts with the New york times and the 3 major tv networks that find fault with every thing that has to do with our country God help us in the future the only WW2 vet thing worse than war is surrendering because the media takes the other side no matter who it is.

Posted by: William Buchanan | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:45 PM

Democrats don’t want negotiations they want to give the terrorist a big hug. That will solve everything.

Posted by: Adam | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:46 PM

Wrong, Dem leaders will demand hearing after hearing on "accountability" so they can get soundbites for the next presidential election.

Al Queda recognizes the democratic party. They arent about doing the right thing, just getting their power back.

If the democrats were so concerned with accountability as far as Osama goes, they ought to check into the 8 years of slick willie.

Posted by: Reality Man | Dec 22, 2006 3:24:49 PM

So who will the Dems vote for in '08?

HILLARY-BIN LADEN
or
OBAMA-ZAWAHRI

Hmmmmmm?

Posted by: Anthony | Dec 22, 2006 3:25:06 PM

This should just be a reminder to all Americans. Political parties have nothing to do with terrorism.

Who wins never in November should be the American people and I think that the politicians have forgotten that.
I pray that Congress wises up and deals the Al Qaeda the blow they fear most. No matter who is in control in America, we will stand against them until they stop.

Posted by: Tim | Dec 22, 2006 3:25:11 PM

If the Dems were smart they would completely reject this Al Qaeda propaganda in a public forum for everyone to see. It won’t happen, of course – but it would be a good move.

Posted by: Monica | Dec 22, 2006 3:25:18 PM

Hey Brian... one question for you... "DO you want the U.S. to when the war on Islamic Terrorist?"

You Libs are all the same. I'll pray for ya brother.

Posted by: Darryl | Dec 22, 2006 3:25:26 PM

LOL what is so sad is that liberals just don't get that history repeats itself.. Chamberlain anyone?

Posted by: Unreal | Dec 22, 2006 3:25:48 PM

Democrats Win, Terrorists Win, America loses. I think our country has taken a fall off the stupid tree and hit every branch on the way down this election. We will pay for this.

Posted by: Jon | Dec 22, 2006 3:26:15 PM

When you have a press that willingly supports your enemies, statements like the one from this terrorist will abound.

Posted by: Doug | Dec 22, 2006 3:26:17 PM

I like how tom...'s history only recalls the last 5 years. History must be easy for you.

Recall that Clinton and all the Democrap's dropped the ball many years before. And are fully responsible for the tragedy in this country.

Posted by: Ron | Dec 22, 2006 3:26:19 PM

Do people who say the Battle for Iraq is not part of the War vs Islamic Fascism really think that if we weren't fighting in Baghdad we wouldn't be fighting them somewhere else?
Had Saddam not been removed, what would he be doing to protect himself from Iran's nuclear program?

Posted by: lenny | Dec 22, 2006 3:26:29 PM

10 out of 10 terrorists agree- Anybody but Republicans

Posted by: David | Dec 22, 2006 3:26:41 PM

What a joke. Republican policy is the best recruting tool Al Qaeda has and if they say stupid things like that then morons like Rush can use it to get republicans back in power. The longer this conflict lasts the more powerful Al Qaeda becomes. Bush policy makes the moderates extreme.

Posted by: JEFF | Dec 22, 2006 3:27:02 PM

The democrats are terrorist appeasers. This letter just backs up the fact.

Posted by: Jeff D | Dec 22, 2006 3:27:15 PM

Who wants to bet this never makes the nightly news?

Posted by: Ron | Dec 22, 2006 3:27:50 PM

Al Qaeda must feel very comfortable talking to the Dems. And why not. Listening to the Libs, they must feel they are on the same team.

Posted by: Dwight | Dec 22, 2006 3:27:59 PM

No surprise here. I've always felt that the terrorists were happy to have a Democrat in office rather than a Republican. What message does THAT send to you America? Hey, Clinton was their good friend.

Posted by: Jim Herring | Dec 22, 2006 3:28:33 PM

Did anyone see the CNN report of Bin Laden taking down the campaign signs from around his cave?

Posted by: Marty | Dec 22, 2006 3:28:35 PM

I love the credit given in the responses to Al Qaeda...but I'm not really surprised. This country's leaders have made a habit of acting under the guise that if a man living in a cave with a turban says it it must be true. It was only a matter of time before the people act the same way.

Posted by: David | Dec 22, 2006 3:28:35 PM

Ever heard of reverse psychology? Thanks to the republicans, terrorist recruitment in the middle east has been skyrocketing, particularly in Iraq. Because of Bush's mishandling of the war, Iraq is like a giant playground for terrorists.
The terrorists aren't stupid. They know if they can convince Americans to vote against the Dems by "supporting" them, then they'll benefit in the end when the Republicans get in office and screw things up even worse for America.

Posted by: Joe | Dec 22, 2006 3:29:23 PM

Are you people serious??? You honestly beleive Democrats are in partnership with terrorist? That kind of thinking is exactly what got what got your precious NeoCons canned. Redicules :(

Posted by: Scott | Dec 22, 2006 3:29:28 PM

Actually, isn't it more correct to say that the military and other intelligence agencies have failed to capture UBL and the others? Bush directs the policy but they have leeway on the ground to do what is necessary to capture or kill the terrorists. Focusing on one person, like UBL, is pointless, however. You have to fight the whole radical Muslim ideology. The Democrats are afraid to take on the greater enemy and will retreat and press for talks (though unlikely with al Qaeda). The only problem is, the other side is not willing to settle anything through talks. They will not rest until we are all dead.

Posted by: Fred | Dec 22, 2006 3:29:44 PM

When you have a press that willingly supports your enemies, statements like the one from this terrorist will abound.

Posted by: Doug | Dec 22, 2006 3:29:49 PM

How can people be so blind as to not see how the Dems hve an agenda and it's not to protect the American people but rather to cut and run. The Dems are nothing more than pawns of the drive media and their liberial idoits.

Posted by: Tim | Dec 22, 2006 3:29:55 PM

Hillery and the Dems take campaing money from Ayman al Zawahri