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Bin Laden: Armed Rebellion Against Musharraf 'Obligatory'

September 20, 2007 9:27 AM

Binladenarmed_mnIn a tape posted on an al Qaeda Web site this morning, Osama bin Laden says Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's "loyalty, submissiveness and aid" to America "makes armed rebellion against him and removing him obligatory."

"He is a traitor to Islam and Muslims," bin Laden says in an audio statement posted over what appears to be previously seen video of the al Qaeda leader.

"We have been extremely late in carrying it out," bin Laden says, referring to rebellion against Musharraf, "so we should make up for lost time."

Watch an Excerpt of Bin Laden's Message.

The comments were addressed to the "people of Pakistan," but al Qaeda simultaneously released transcripts in English and Arabic as well as Pashtun.

Musharraf has been under growing pressure from the United States to crack down on safe havens inside Pakistan that U.S. intelligence officials say have allowed al Qaeda to re-establish training camps.

There have been at least five assassination attempts aimed at Musharraf in the last few years, which he blamed on al Qaeda-connected groups.      

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This is like out of a comic book. Next we'll be told the silver surfer is out there.

Posted by: chicagopoetry10 | Sep 20, 2007 10:54:52 AM

Do not live in Fear.

Live with intelligence and a heart filled with Peace.

Osama bin Laden is a traitor to the Islam community, for it is not written in true Islamic religion to kill anyone. You can interpret any book for one’s selfish agenda. He does not live with the intention of the best interest of his people. He does not live with humility, peace in his heart.

I believe these small groups of terrorists are lost individuals. They follow a leader that prefers to destroy than communicate. Women of the world are getting tired of losing their sons, husbands, brothers, uncles, friends and neighbors all because men of the world do not know how to communicate well enough to live in neighboring countries. If you truly want to make a difference in this world before you leave this world, then I recommend PEACE by communication. Try something different and embrace PEACE. Stop killing your own people.

Posted by: sue from texas | Sep 20, 2007 10:55:25 AM

There he is. Osama Bin Laden. Hard to believe there are so many people who agree with him and demand the defeat of the US in the fight against terror. Some how the argument goes that fighting terrorism creates terrorists, but letting them win doesn't encourage terrorists. Sure, it's stupid, but that's what we are told. Surrender is the best way to defeat terrorists?

Posted by: TexBork | Sep 20, 2007 11:03:34 AM

Why have we not killed Bin Laden Yet? That irritates me. Find him and kill him.

Posted by: Jack | Sep 20, 2007 11:13:03 AM

Thank You for all your hard work Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. I know it has been difficult and dangerous for you. Your continuing fight against alqueda is imperative and necessary. Now its more urgent than ever. Step up and getir done. ty

Posted by: No2demosandlibs | Sep 20, 2007 11:17:07 AM

GMA reported a small amount on Bin Laden, this morning & a whole lot on OJ, Brad, and Britney. Yesterday Glenn Beck was on & was asked about Sally Field. He ran a special last week about new terrorist plots & GMA asked about Sally Field? GMA needs to rethink priorities. Leave reporting celebrity gossip to E, MTV, or VH1!

Posted by: MJH | Sep 20, 2007 11:22:25 AM

We are so driven on finding Whitey Bulger from Boston,Why can't we find Bin Laden..We can send men and women to the moon,but we can't find Bin Laden,We can put a defunct president into the white house,but we can't locate Bin Laden??? What is wrong with this world??

Posted by: Craig Goedecke | Sep 20, 2007 11:43:40 AM

If there is a major revolt attempt by the Islamists, that may just be a good thing. The Musharrif military would stand a good chance of crushing a large scale rebellion, and killing a very very large number of militants. One thing that the Mooshie government needs to do, though, and this is crucial, is to provide the people of Pakistan civil justice and services, well funded public schools (very important), and health services. Lack of these elements (the current situation in most of the country) is what creates an environment condusive to radicalization.

Posted by: Jazz | Sep 20, 2007 12:19:41 PM

I have witnessed thousands of horrific acts by the Islamist's. There is yet to be established an act that cannot be performed.

Posted by: RD | Sep 20, 2007 12:21:53 PM

As much as Bin laden has been pushing out his hate propaganda lately I am surprized the MoveOn Organization has not solicited him to be their spokesperson from afar. I don't think many Democrats will complain. Yet I guess the most you can do sleeping in someone elses cave is to spew out hate propaganda to all the idiots that want to believe it.

Posted by: Funny Guy | Sep 20, 2007 12:43:13 PM

It's interesting that bin Laden is now fighting a war against Democracy. When Bush's central theme is to spread freedom and democracy to Iraq. I thought we were godless infidels. Now we're just nasty capitialists.

Posted by: thomson777 | Sep 20, 2007 12:46:46 PM

Pakistan keeps OBL alive so that they can get more money from USA. Bush keeps OBL alive so that he can keep his claim of Iraq and keep scaring American People. Everything happens with a good reason. A mighty military force of more than 150000 soldiers can't squash a small terrorist group because their commander in chief doesn't want to.

Posted by: Xiaer | Sep 20, 2007 12:54:54 PM

The war against terrorism is much more complicated than worrying about bin laden. I say it is better to ignore him entirely - make him totally irrelevant. Eventually, he wil be captured and /or killed. But in the meantime, why are we giving him so much media exposure. We are just fueling the Islamic Extremist proaganda.

Posted by: don | Sep 20, 2007 1:00:23 PM

He may be a sick person who hijacked a religion, but he's ALSO one of the few people with enough guts to condemn american global plunder.

Posted by: elfranche | Sep 20, 2007 1:01:20 PM

Why do we keep fueling the extremist Islamic groups by continuing to give bin laden media exposure. I say it is best to ignore him completely - make him totally irrelevant. Eventually, he will be found and/or killed.

Posted by: don | Sep 20, 2007 1:04:15 PM

Awesome...bring it!

Posted by: Elliot | Sep 20, 2007 1:23:08 PM

Remember, Islam is a religion of peace.

And, the War on Terror is just a bumper sticker slogan...

Posted by: jim jones | Sep 20, 2007 1:55:29 PM

Now will Musharrif go get the snake? Don't kill it though. We'll, ahem, think of something.

Posted by: drummer941 | Sep 20, 2007 1:57:58 PM

Don,
Wake up...millions of people have publicly voiced opposition to American "Imperialism"...don't even think of justifying anything about OBL on those grounds.

Posted by: Ken | Sep 20, 2007 3:23:09 PM

Could be a good thing

Posted by: Jazz | Sep 20, 2007 3:47:18 PM

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