Here's an interesting piece, asserting that Osama's millions are not as many as often believed, and that he is not financing global terror. So...who is? I can name a few people off the top of my head, and I'll wager you can, too. Also, there are donations, which probably come from zakat payments made all over the world. From AP, with thanks to Ali Dashti:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Recent investigations into al-Qaida, including by the Sept. 11 commission, have substantially altered the commonly held view that Osama bin Laden's inheritance and massive fortune are being used to finance his international terror operations.While bin Laden isn't poor, he's not worth the $300 million once believed. Nor is he thought to be directly financing his terror group with his personal wealth or a network of businesses in Sudan, where he operated from 1991 to 1996.
"There has been a revision of collective thinking," said Kenneth Katzman, a Congressional Research Service expert who has studied terror groups. "The new thinking is that bin Laden's fortune didn't really enter into al-Qaida that much, or wasn't the driving force in al-Qaida."
The report from the Sept. 11 commission concluded that al-Qaida has many financing avenues and could easily find new sources, particularly given the attack's price tag of just $400,000 to $500,000 over two years.
While the report said the government has been unable to determine the source of the attack's financing, the commission said it appears al-Qaida's financial support doesn't come from bin Laden personally.
"The CIA now estimates that it costs al-Qaida about $30 million per year to sustain its activities before 9/11 and that this money was raised almost entirely through donations," the report said.
*waits for KeithJoy or Cyrus to show up, claiming it is Bush's Saudi buddies/sinister forces in the White House*
Gary,
Keith Joys probably still revelling in the glory of meeting his idol Michael"fat-twat"Moore at the NY "peace" protest yesterday. I bet theres cum on the snapshots.
If you wanna catch him though he'll probably be bragging or trying to sell MM's autograph for $3.50 on Talk Left (one of my favourite sites to tear apart).
Talking of Michael Moore, couldn't he have funded the 9/11 attacks?He hates America right?
That would explain his reason for making the(excuse for a...)"film", maybe he accidentally left his bank details with al qaeda and they drained his account.
Shortly after the Iranian earthquake, Clive Calver of World Relief gave the sermon at our church in Boston. He gave the sermon to the 3 Sunday services. By the end of that day, World Relief had collected $20K for the suffering Iranians.
Has anyone been to a mosque? Do they "pass the collection plate"? Considering the ideology of Jihad and killing unbelievers, and conservative (terrorist) vs. moderate (semi-apostate) Muslim, one can't help but wonder, do these people have any idea where the money goes? Do they care? After all if they cannot -- or, will not, condemn Bin Laden (is he not part of the Islamic Caliphate agenda?), its absolute madness contributing $ to Islamic charities. Madness in the Madrassas.
RIKKI
Many a true word spoken in jest! How do we know
'Mullah Moore' ISN'T helping to fund America's enemies?? He seems to hate his own country so much[why is he still living in U.S] and George Bush in particular that if he can harm them in any way,he will do so. Actually M M would make an ideal Muslim Cleric being so paunchy and piglike[no offense to pigs intended] and ranting on about
the West. About time someone had a peek in his bank accounts to see who is supporting this American Hating Slob.
Morgane,
True to say that MM is the yankee equivalent of Mucktarda al saddo yes (armed with a king-size hotdog rather than a gun)?