But if it was all a hoax, what was the motive? Who was behind it? No clues as of yet. From MSNBC, with thanks to Jjp Mackie:
Late Wednesday, FBI agents showed up at the Hassoun family home in West Jordan, Utah. And Pentagon officials tell NBC News that the Navy has now launched a criminal investigation into Hassoun's disappearance, and the possibility that his kidnapping may be part of an elaborate hoax.Hassoun disappeared from his Marine unit on June 20. He showed up a week later in a hostage-style video, with a sword held over his head and his alleged captors threatening to kill him. Terrorist experts say, however, the group said to have held Hassoun is unknown.
"We don't know whether this group is simply an Internet address. ... We don't know if they were simply fabricated. We have no idea what's going on here," says terrorism expert Steve Emerson.
Someone called in to WABC radio today noting that it was very strange that he was clean shaven--if they were about to behead him, would they have given him a razor?
The penalty for desertion in time of war has not changed; someone who deserts is a deserter. Period. Private Eddie Slovik, and his punishment, come to mind.
Dude turned up in Lebanon and where did all those trucks go at the start of the war was it Lebanon?? and is this guy more than just a Deserter?? I think maybe he is a lot more??
Bunch of explosives stole in Ca.?? on the Fox ticker and MSNBC did a story this morning??
And notice it was the Christians who were doing all the praying for this guy?
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If this turns out to be a hoax and this guy has "engineered" his captivity then he should get nailed - think of the efforts that must be going on behind the scenes to get him " released"
This would really upset a lot of brave US forces ( and Brits etc) that are out there puting their lives on the line.
Just shows once more how they can not be trusted???
Remember when the story first came out how the miltary said he was A-wall Yes they Knew all along??
I think the mulsum who threw the granade in the comand tent is more trouble-ing and where is the stuff that was stolen in Ca.??
The mulsums and chinese are playing with our markets again??
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Catherine:
Do you have a source for the CA stolen explosive story? I haven't seen it.
Which are in the market is being played? Index Options, bond, specific stock...please tell me where to get this info...
Found the story about the stolen explosives: http://www.nbc11.com/news/3501084/detail.html
My son--Fallujah Marine--told me kast week this guy was UA (unauthorized leave) and was not likely a kidnap victim. I do not believe tears were shed from his unit.