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Armed Children in Iraq Featured in New Propaganda Video

September 24, 2007 2:42 PM

Armedchildren_mnA new propaganda video from the al Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) features small children with AK-47 assault rifles. The narrator of the video refers to these young boys as the "new generation" of mujahedeen.

In one scene, a small child who appears to be around seven- or eight-years-old is holding an AK-47 and reciting what he says are quotes from the prophet Mohammed. Then a group of small children are seen, each holding an AK-47.

Video: 'New Generation' of Mujahedeen

The narrator is heard over the footage saying, "In conclusion we say to Bush, the Muslim ummah [Muslim community] that you have tried with all your strength to wage war against, is an ummah [community] that will never die. And it has, with the blessings of God, allotted for you a new generation of Mujjahideen."

The video, which was posted online, features the al Furqan logo, the media wing of the ISI. The 20-minute video contains clips of IED explosions and various other scenes that are typical of previously released ISI propaganda videos.

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Well, another generation of children ruined.

Posted by: Getalife | Sep 24, 2007 10:26:07 PM

What's the matter with you people - haven't you ever heard of "take your daughter to jihad day"?

Posted by: Mary Ann | Sep 24, 2007 10:41:50 PM

Oh for goodness sakes, terrorism and extremism pre-dates *both* Bush Presidents. In fact, it started in earnest on Carter's watch. Read up on some history before you make such silly blanket statements, that have absolutely no basis in truth.

Bobby Stickers... no-one complained when Bush did what? pray tell?

Posted by: Incognito | Sep 24, 2007 10:53:06 PM

What first comes to my mind is what's going on behind the cameras?
I'd be willing to bet that Mom and Dad and Sis are being held at gunpoint by AQ thugs, threatening to shoot them if junior doesn't comply with their wishes to make this piece of propaganda.
And I'd win that bet, too

Posted by: ToddonCapeCod | Sep 25, 2007 12:50:27 AM

Too bad you folks don't know about the real deal. Kids ARE on the battlefield. These animals send them there. When I served in iraq in 2004, a friend of mine (fellow medic) shot a kid aiming an AK at a fellow soldier... about 11 or 12 years old (the kid was 11-12... the AK was about 25). It ruined him (my friend, that is - the kid died) They sent him home. I've not heard from him since.

Posted by: ProvenPatriot | Sep 25, 2007 1:05:32 AM

AK 47's and Underoos! This is Child Abuse to the nth degree.

Posted by: morley | Sep 25, 2007 2:01:12 AM

Some 7 year old American boy recently gets suspended from school for drawing a picture of a gun in class. On the other side of the planet little Frankie is holding an AK-47 and making a video saying death to America in his madrassa school.

I think nearly every seven year old boy anywhere in the world would love to hold a machine gun. The problem is one culture teaches hate while the other culture is now teaching sensitivity and no losers - everyone is a winner. Don't we all feel better.

Be sure to watch coming soon in a neighborhood near you - Big bang - the clash of cultures.

Posted by: Mike | Sep 25, 2007 2:17:10 AM

I have to agree wholeheartedly with Incognito..... When that group of Iranians took Americans hostage at the U.S. embassy. We should have immidiately sent that guy a telegram.
" Listen you idiot, you've got 24 hours to let those people go... and you know what ? I hope you don't, 'cause I'm gonna go to Iran and kick your butt all over that country. " Presiden Carter.
Too bad He didn't say that though !

Posted by: Mr Sandman | Sep 25, 2007 7:26:01 AM

getalife, I don't think it's an entire generation here; the anti-reconstruction, insurgent elements are probably a smaller group of the 24 million people there that you may think (albeit a large group). And you may be wrong, Sean; kids in Africa have been in combat for decades. They overcome their reluctance to fight when they know they're going to die...

Posted by: Jazz | Sep 25, 2007 9:32:50 AM

How can anyone blame bush for this? Don't you know Al Gore invented the AK-47? Seriously though, their culture is one of death and violence. Islam is not a religion of peace. Learn your history- the first war was fought as a nation was against islamists; that's why Jefferson had a Koran, he was studying the enemy! The real sheep are those who are too blind to see what we are really up against! They have training camps in the U.S. and they want their "perfect day scenario" where they start kicking down doors and invading homes and schools and gunning down as many of us as possible. It sounds crazy, but they really want insurgent warfare here in the states and they'll use whatever means they can because of what they believe- Drs, children, and everyone else they can brainwash. They are patient, smart, and completely dedicated to their "cause." I wish I could say the same of all my fellow Americans, but it seems that many are too busy watching whatever the celebrities are up to, or the latest reality TV show. Thankfully, I know there are still enough of us who will defend this nation till the end- even while the leftists are pointing fingers and ignorantly wearing Che t-shirts and spouting communist propaganda.

Posted by: Chris | Sep 25, 2007 9:42:59 AM

Incogneto, you're probably wrong, though I deeply hope not. Mom and Dad probably want their child to grow up to be a good little martyr. You should search for the Hamas Kindergarten graduation video... it's a "cultural thing."

Posted by: Chris | Sep 25, 2007 9:45:18 AM

Either you believe these photos are fake or you are nuts enough to want our kids to do this in the future after your support of terrorists allows them to take over this country.

I myself would rather live in the good old U.S. of A., even with Bush, than have my kids subjected to this.

Posted by: Ben | Sep 25, 2007 7:50:25 PM

The people who are drawn towards fundamentalism are deprived of very important facets of life - love and free will. They are brainwashed into believing they are owned by a religious law and that they need to run the world by the sword. The Christians behaved the same way during the crusades. Of course we dont see them thesedays commiting acts of terror. The Muslims however, never stopped their version of barbaric conversions. I guess the Christians moved on with time but the Muslims are still in the past.

Posted by: vince | Sep 25, 2007 11:22:37 PM

We truly get what we deserve.

Posted by: Dave | Sep 26, 2007 1:23:04 AM

"That's what a trillion dollars spent on the Iraq war is getting us. A new generation of terrorists."

Wrong! That's what the terrorist want you to think. The terrorist probably learned this tactic from Rosie.

Posted by: Rudy08 | Sep 26, 2007 1:59:50 AM

And we think our public schools are bad! We need to take the hot spots of terror out with air power to depersonalize the necessary killings, since it is now OK to throw military personnel in jail for 'murder' of suspected terrorists.

Posted by: Leslie | Sep 26, 2007 6:45:28 AM

A message to the LEFT...

When your Democratic president finally takes office...do you really think terrorism is going to disappear?

If so, then you nothing about radical Islam.

Ultimately they would like to kill all gays, those who believe in other religions, those who believe in no religion, take aways womens rights, take away your free speech and make you a Muslim.

Posted by: Jason | Sep 26, 2007 10:59:13 AM

vince, Christianity was able to reform b/c Christians believe the bible is divinely inspired... Islam will never be able to reform b/c Muslims believe the koran is dictated word for word from Allah. That is a huge difference, b/c any Muslim who dares to question a single word in the koran is labled a blasphemer against Allah and Islam, and according to Sharia law, he will be killed. So many ppl do not realize that Islam is more than just a religion: it is a political ideology that strives for, and will ALWAYS strive for, Islamic supremacy world-wide. Do you realize that even in 'moderate' countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Jordan that Muslims who dare to try to leave Islam are put to death by the government? Do you realize that by law, in each of the 57 countries in the Organization of Islamic Countries (the OIC) every child that is born is automatically a Muslim? Conversion is not allowed. Muslim women are not allowed to marry a non-Muslim man, according to Sharia law. Educate yourselves, because this is in fact a war of civilizations, and it is going to last many generations to come. We are losing this war, b/c we cannot even name our enemy due to the blinding forces of multiculturalism, political correction, and moral equivalancy. All religions and cultures are NOT equal, and Islam is most definitely not a religion of peace b/c it wants to convert, subjugate, or kill me as a non-Muslim. EDUCATE YOURSELVES NOW.

Posted by: Jennifer | Sep 26, 2007 11:35:52 AM

I agree with Jason: if Democrats are in power, everyone will be mandated to buy a prayer rug and a compass.

Posted by: chykcha | Sep 26, 2007 12:10:19 PM

Jennifer

No one is going to kill you because you are a Christian.

I challenge anyone to find any statements from Muslims with real power to prove that.

Please give web address or other proof such is from jihadis, and the exact statement in Arabic.

Translation added okay, but only if by a source that can be trusted otherwise, I'll seek out a source I can trust on my own.

In a tape the other week bin Laden did suggest that Americans change to Islam, but if that's a veiled threat then it's like one that preachers throw out every week from the pulpit.

Are all preachers, pastors and priests terrorists? No.

Posted by: Bill Lenner | Sep 26, 2007 2:33:20 PM

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