Despite reports from Pakistan, al Qaeda’s Afghanistan commander Sheik Mustafa Abu al-Yazid (a.k.a. Sheik Saeed, Abu Saeed al-Masri) was apparently not killed in a strike by Pakistan security forces. The intelligence community had been skeptical of the reports from the beginning.
Not only was Al-Yazid not eulogized, as AQ usually does, his signature was found on a eulogy from Ayman al-Zawahiri for two top commanders, Abu Khabab al-Masri (a.k.a. Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar) and Abu Abdullah al-Shami, who were recently killed. (more…)
The United States and Poland have agreed to terms on a missile defense shield. Under the agreement, the US will upgrade the Polish air defenses and increased military cooperation in return for rights to base the missiles in their country.
The agreement still needs to be finalized as Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski will meet with US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice next week. Then, the Polish Parliament and the US government must also approve of the deal. Democrats in Congress and the possible election of Barack Obama could prove to be a significant obstacle. If things proceed according to schedule, the shield will be online in 2012.
The Polish foreign minister said in a press conference, “only people of ill intent should fear this agreement.” The Russians consider the missile shield to be a threat. (more…)
There are so many forums available on the internet to discuss ideas and focus on the problems facing our society. Now have you ever been a part of a forum that not only discusses problems, but also implements real-life solutions?
The Microphone Marines do exactly that. Our forum is a pleasant atmosphere where members have stimulating discussion on the issues that affect American society without threat of offensive behavior from naughty members. That may be more than enough for you, which is fine with us. That is where most forums and networking sites leave off. But what makes the Microphone Marines special is that once we have an issue of significant importance, we move forward and implement solutions that produce real world results. (more…)
Pakistani television is reporting that senior al-Qaeda leader Mustafa Abu al-Yazidhas been killed in heavy fighting in the Bajaur tribal region. Pakistan has stepped up its attacks on the region bordering Afghanistan which has become a stronghold for al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
Al-Yazid is the top al-Qaeda commander in Afghanistan, and also goes by the names Sheikh Saeed and Abu Saeed al-Masri. It is believed that he was the third-most senior leader in al-Qaeda behind Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri.
These reports are unconfirmed at this time, and it is unknown whether al-Yazid and al-Masri are the same individual.
On Sunday, four armed Mexican soldiers strayed into Arizona and held a US Border Patrol agent at gunpoint. After about four minutes, the Border Patrol agent convinced the Mexicans that they were not where they thought they were. They withdrew back into Mexico.
This may seem like an honest mistake, and it might have been. But this is the most recent incident in a long string of armed incursions by the Mexican military into the United States. According to federal documents released by Judicial Watch, in fiscal year 2007 there were 29 incursions into the United States by Mexican military or law enforcement. In 17 of those incidents, the invaders were armed. (more…)
IED attacks in northern Iraq are down from 6,000 in July of 2007 to 500 in July this year. In fact, 75% of IED attacks are discovered before they detonate. Now insurgents are placing fake roadside bombs just to keep up appearances.
The US military just wrapped up the least deadly month since the beginning of the 5 year war in Iraq. Only 13 US troops were killed, compared to 80 in July of 2007.
Al Qaeda in Iraq’s leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri left Iraq for Afghanistan in June along with 15 other senior leaders. (more…)
Another American has been charged with exporting military secrets to China. In 2005, Noshir Gowadia’s house was raided by FBI. Gowadia was born in India, and was intelligent enough to earn a Ph.D when he was only 15. During the 1960’s he came to the United States for post graduate work, eventually landing at the defense contractor Northrup in 1968. He then earned his citizenship in 1970. While at Northrup, Gowadia worked as a designer for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. (more…)
John McCain nails the media on their infatuation with Obama. You may throw up in your mouth a little, but it is proof of the overwhelming bias all in one location.
I missed this one. In May, the military had an “apology ceremony” after a soldier allegedly used the Qur’an as target practice. Now before I get going, it was definitely a stupid thing to do. I want to make that clear. The soldier says that he didn’t know it was the Qur’an, and that is entirely possible (the art of deception has long been mastered by our enemies, plus they have the assistance of our own media – think Haditha and the Qur’an flushing hoaxes). Whatever the case, he has been sent back to the States.
The Commander of U.S. Forces in Baghdad, Major General Jeffery Hammond, held a conference for an audience of tribal leaders, dignitaries and local security officials. An apology from the soldier was read. Gen. Hammond also offered his own apology. But, in what must have been the high point of the event, a U.S. military official kissed a Qur’an and offered the “humble gift” to the tribal leaders. (more…)
The New York Times has turned down an op-ed written by Republican Presidential candidate John McCain. They are a private organization, and I suppose it is fair to say that they are welcome to publish or turn down whomever they want. His article, Getting Iraq Right, can instead be found at the New York Post.
I felt compelled to expand on a couple points in his article. (more…)
