What a guy. But the "extremism" he is addressing in this tape, addressed to Iraqi jihadists, is not religious fervor per se, but more temporal loyalties that get in the way of unity among the jihadists.
"Bin Laden Asks Iraq Insurgents to Unite," by Lee Keath for the Associated Press:
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Osama bin Laden called for Iraqi insurgents to unite and avoid divisive "extremism," speaking in an audiotape aired Monday and apparently intended to win over Sunnis opposed to al-Qaida's branch in Iraq.
In the audiotape broadcast on Al-Jazeera television, bin Laden said insurgents should admit "mistakes" and that he even advises himself not to be extreme in his leadership.
The tape appeared to be in response to moves by some Sunni Arab tribes in Iraq that have joined U.S. troops in fighting al-Qaida members, as well as other Sunni insurgent groups that — while still attacking Americans — have formed coalitions opposed to al-Qaida.
"Some of you have been lax in one duty, which is to unite your ranks," bin Laden said in the audiotape. "Beware of division ... Muslims are waiting for you to gather under a single banner to champion righteousness. Be keen to oblige with this duty."
"I advise myself, Muslims in general and brothers in al-Qaida everywhere to avoid extremism among men and groups," he said, saying leaders should not build themselves up as the sole authority, and that instead mujahedeen should follow "what God and his prophet have said."
Bin Laden used the Arabic word "ta'assub," which in traditional Islamic thought means extremism in allegiance or adherence to a group, to a degree that excludes others — apparently advising flexibility to overcome divisions.
There's no "I" in "team":
"Everybody can make a mistake, but the best of them are those who admit their mistakes," he said. "Mistakes have been made during holy wars but mujahedeen have to correct their mistakes."
U.S. counterterrorism authorities were studying the content and authenticity of the audiotape. However, officials often note that no one has faked a bin Laden recording in the past.
Al-Jazeera did not say how it obtained the tape.
"Al-Jazeera did not say how it obtained the tape."
....by special envoy....special delivery...
....Al-Jazeera is just a mouthpiece for radical Islamists....
Actually, this is a very good sign...
Moose you are so on the mark.
they squack the loudest when backed in a corner.
Nothing is too extreme for that son of a pig.
My spelling is awful today. squawk
"Some of you have been lax in one duty, which is to unite your ranks," bin Laden said in the audiotape. "Beware of division ... Muslims are waiting for you to gather under a single banner to champion righteousness. Be keen to oblige with this duty."
--Osama Bin Laden, 23OCT07
"There's still a tendency to see these things in Sunni-Shia terms," Rice said. "But the Middle East is going to have to overcome."
-- United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 18JAN07
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/18/news/rice.php
"I advise myself, Muslims in general and brothers in al-Qaida everywhere to avoid extremism among men and groups," he said, saying leaders should not build themselves up as the sole authority, and that instead mujahedeen should follow "what God and his prophet have said."
I have said it for years: Osama is a Moderate Muslim, as moderate as any.
On a lighter note, Dog (Duane Chapman) the Bounty Hunter said his dream is getting Bin Liner. He should be given the chance, heck he'd probably do better than anyone else whose tried so far.
ISLAMSFORLOSERS,
that's an insult to poor pigs everywhere!
(/sarc)
lol
"Everybody can make a mistake, but the best of them are those who admit their mistakes," he said.
Mistakes according to whom?
Those who have admitted the 'mistake' of Islam and seek another path are not lauded. Instead they find themselves marked for death. Are they not "the best of them"?
"There's still a tendency to see these things in Sunni-Shia terms," Rice said. "But the Middle East is going to have to overcome."
-- United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 18JAN07
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That's right, Condi. We will handle this like Martin Luther King did. Let's all join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome", followed by a round of "Kumbaya".
that's an insult to poor pigs everywhere!
(/sarc)
lol
Posted by: jcom972 at October 23, 2007 10:07 AM
So true. I humbly beg forgiveness. Even a pig would disavow such a creature as Bin Loser.
...a pig has value, provides products, provides food and are actually likeable...
"Everybody can make a mistake, but the best of them are those who admit their mistakes," he said. "Mistakes have been made during holy wars but mujahedeen have to correct their mistakes."
I guess these guys were correcting the mistake...
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/index_files/hina.jpg
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=1.0.1449270797
"Hina (photo), who dressed in western clothes, worked in a pizzeria in the northern town of Sarezzo and lived with her Italian boyfriend was found with her throat slit buried in the garden of her family home, her head facing Mecca in August 2006.
Her father Mohammed confessed to her slaying.
Prosecutors allege he murdered Hina with the aid of other male relatives after they decided Hina had 'dishonoured' the family."
Okay so he "appologizes" for killing "innocent muslims",didn't the spider himself say that Al Qaedas motto is there are no innocent people?
So he appologizes like a good jihadist does in the way that is still a call to arms,only a more united one since he lost favor by "mistakingly" killing innocent brothers and sisters.
The jihad may have slowed (at least the recruitment)but it still marches on,it always has and always will.The recruitment will pick back up again with the right twisting of word and deed.The teachings of Islam makes sure of that.
Fear not people the common bond between all of islam is the hate for infedels and crusaders,see Palistine for the example.
Perhaps a Hudna is on it's way with only more of the last six years to follow.
Sound familiar?Guys, Guys, Guys, Can't we all just get along here?
I think the New York Slimes know best how to distribute News like this. Everybody needs their fair share of scoops.
There's no "I" in "team":
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Of course there's an "I" in "team"--Islam.
Both OBL and Ahmadinijad--oh, and Mullah Omar, according to my favoritely-named terrorist group, The Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat, are angling to head the new Caliphate. Wait, didn't the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat change its name? I wonder if Mullah Omar is still their Caliph? It's so hard to keep track.
This is what this is all about. To head the new Caliphate and usher iin a new "golden age" of Jihad. Oh, and in Ahmadinejad's case, hastening the return of the "Twelth Imam".
What a nightmare. We can only hope that they are so busy fighting each other for the honor that it distracts them from their war on Infidels.
There is no "I" in team but there is "me", one can hope these lunatics will wipe themselves out and really makes me wonder what would happen if there were to more infidels to wage jihad against. But i think I already know that answer.
Proof, if proof were needed, that the surge is working.
Let me paraphrase for OBL:
"Come on guys, lets not get side-tracked by 'extremism', but lets just get back out there and KILL!"
Brace yourselves...any minute now the moderate Muslim majority is going to disavow his warped view of Islam...waiting...ok I'm going to sit down and wait...ok, wake me up when it happens...sleeping...dreaming...
-XRDC