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A Satirical Jab: Osama Is Voting GOP

An anonymous group calling itself RCR Entertainment has produced a funny video that cleverly satirizes Bush & Co.‘s assertions that Al Qaeda wants Democrats to win on Nov. 7.

Posted on Nov 3, 2006 READ MORE  |  5 COMMENTS


Former CIA Bin Laden Hunter Parses the N.I.E.

Michael Scheuer, former head of the Bin Laden desk at the CIA, interprets the National Intelligence Estimate, doing a good job of separating policy from politics.

Posted on Sep 29, 2006 READ MORE  |  1 COMMENT


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Clinton’s Mad, Not Taking It Anymore

Only a day after the secretary of state tried to smear Bill Clinton’s terror-fighting effort, Hillary came to the defense of her husband, and took a swipe at Condi in the process….

Posted on Sep 27, 2006 READ MORE  |  12 COMMENTS


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Tea and Twinkies With Musharraf

Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf stopped by “The Daily Show” on Tuesday for some American delicacies and a candid discussion of the war on terror, including the Bush administration’s strong-arm diplomacy and his contemplation of war with America.

When Jon Stewart asked Musharraf who would win a Pakistani election, George Bush or Osama Bin Laden, the general shot back: “They’ll both lose miserably.”

Posted on Sep 27, 2006 READ MORE  |  19 COMMENTS


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Bill Clinton’s ‘American President’ Moment

Remember the scene toward the end of “The American President” in which Michael Douglas, playing President Andrew Shepherd, delivers a stand-up-and-cheer tongue-lashing of his critics? Watch as Bill Clinton demolishes Fox News’ Chris Wallace in a similar manner.

Posted on Sep 24, 2006 READ MORE  |  80 COMMENTS


Molly Ivins: Osama Hearts Lamont

If you listen to Dick Cheney, Bin Laden & Co. were staying up late to hear the Lamont-Lieberman election returns from Darien, Conn.

Posted on Aug 16, 2006 READ MORE  |  37 COMMENTS


CIA Closes Unit Focused on Capture of Bin Laden

Members of the decade-old unit at the spy agency have been reassigned within the CIA, an indication that, according to some, “reflects a view that Al Qaeda is no longer as hierarchical as it once was” or, according to detractors, “reflect[s] a view within the agency that Mr. bin Laden was no longer the threat he once was.”

Posted on Jul 4, 2006 READ MORE


Zarqawi Buried in Unmarked Location

Iraq’s national security advisor won’t publicly disclose the burial place of the slain terrorist leader.

  • A man claiming to be Bin Laden said in a new tape that “What scares you after the death of Zarqawi is your knowledge that, left alone, Muslims will give Zarqawi a huge funeral, which shows the sympathy of the Muslims with their sons of holy warriors.”
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    Posted on Jun 30, 2006 READ MORE


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    Bin Laden Tapes Spoofed in ‘Family Guy’ Episode

    Just as the U.S. government released outtakes of Zarqawi terrorist propaganda videos, “The Family Guy” TV show similarly lampooned Osama Bin Laden’s “death to the infidels” videos.

    Posted on Jun 19, 2006 READ MORE


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