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Ohio Muslim says he would have shot Obama, attacked Israeli embassy

Mar 6, 2015 9:14 pm By Robert Spencer

christopher_cornellAn earlier Associated Press story says that he “wanted to be addressed by his Muslim name, Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah, and to have access to a prayer mat and a clock in jail so he could continue his religious practices.” But the headline of this one calls him Christopher Lee Cornell, in keeping with the constant mainstream media practice of minimizing and downplaying the Islamic character of Islamic jihad terrorism.

Note also that in this story he also says that “support of the Islamic State group is widespread. ‘We’re here in Ohio, we’re in every state,’ he said. ‘We’re more organized than you think.'” This is because mainstream analysts are too busy denying that the Islamic State is Islamic to study why it has so much appeal among young Muslims in the West.

“Christopher Lee Cornell, Ohio Terrorism Suspect, Says He Would Have Shot Obama,” by Lisa Cornwall and Mitch Stacy, Associated Press, March 6, 2015:

CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol called a television station from jail and said if he hadn’t been arrested, he would have gone to Washington and put a gun to President Barack Obama’s head.

WXIX-TV in Cincinnati said Christopher Lee Cornell, 20, called the station from the Kentucky jail where he’s being held, confessed to being a supporter of the Islamic State group and said he planned to kill government officials in retaliation for U.S. strikes on the militant organization.

The station aired part of the interview Friday night, hours after Cornell’s attorney argued unsuccessfully in court that it could violate the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Asked by the interviewer what he would have done had he not been arrested in January, Cornell said he would have taken one of his guns, “I would have put it to Obama’s head, I would have pulled the trigger, then I would unleash more bullets on the Senate and House of Representative members, and I would have attacked the Israeli embassy and various other buildings.”

Cornell, who repeatedly identified himself as Muslim, said he wanted to carry out the attack because of “the continued American aggression against our people and the fact that America, specifically President Obama, wants to wage war against Islamic State.”

He said: “They might say I’m a terrorist, but you know we see American troops as terrorists as well, coming to our land, stealing our resources and killing our people, raping our women.”

Cornell, who grew up in the Cincinnati suburbs and still lived with his parents, said support of the Islamic State group is widespread.

“We’re here in Ohio, we’re in every state,” he said. “We’re more organized than you think.”

The federal indictment charges Cornell with two counts that carry possible sentences of up to 20 years each upon conviction: attempted murder of government employees and officials and solicitation to commit a crime of violence. He also faces a firearms-related charge. He has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial in Cincinnati.

Cornell was arrested outside a gun shop near his home on Jan. 14 after the FBI said he bought two M-15 assault weapons and 600 rounds of ammunition. The FBI said in court documents that Cornell planned to “wage jihad” by attacking the Capitol with pipe bombs and shooting government officials and employees.

Cornell’s father said the young man was coerced and misled by “a snitch” trying to better his own legal situation.

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Filed Under: American jihadis, converts to Islam, Featured, Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Jihad in the U.S. Tagged With: Christopher Lee Cornell, Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah


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  1. jihad3tracker says

    Mar 6, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    OFF-TOPIC — BUT REFLECT ON THIS, ABOUT THE SELDOM-MENTIONED CULTURAL EMPTINESS OF ISLAM :

    MUHUMMAD’S LIFE AFTER THE HIJRA SHOWS BY HIS CONDUCT THAT HE WAS DEFENSIVE ON A DAILY BASIS TO THE EXTENT OF BEING TRULY SOCIOPATHIC . . . .

    WE SEE THOSE BLEAK YEARS NOW, 14 CENTURIES GONE, IN ISLAM’S ABSENCE OF HUMAN JOY / COMFORT / ENRICHMENT —- BY PROHIBITING MUSIC, DANCE, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, ETCETERA.

    • tilda says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Interesting comment.

      I looked at the photograph, read the article, and asked myself (again) why the cult appeals to failures.

      Then I read your comment, and thought: man who saw himself as a failure (defensive on a daily basis after hijra), man who wanted to be seen as the greatest of the prophets, man who wanted to be second only to Allah …and the only way he could “convince” others of his innate superiority was with the sword. (Significant anger control issues are apparent.)

      Victory by terror didn’t mean that anyone believed him, it didn’t mean that he was the greatest (he and his Allah were indeed one), but it did mean that those who valued their lives went along with his lies. They fed his fantasy to preserve their lives. (The same dynamic can be seen in North Korea today.)

      Unfortunately, those who fed the fantasy did not understand that it would not end with Mo’s death. They did not understand what a cult is and how it would affect their children and all following generations.

      • angel grimes says

        Mar 7, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        The outcast losers of our society navigate towards this hate filled “religion” esp. in black incarcerated males, who seek to get special privileges. Now African groups are aligning with ISIS/ISIL so we can treat them as one group and target them properly.

  2. William Lucas HarveyJr. says

    Mar 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Appears as though Obama, and his Administration’s , Pro Islam Muslim Pandering, attitude of Protect Muslims at all cost, at whatever cost to America, is not quite working out for him, as he had planned.

    • My Name is Nobody says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 12:24 am

      Guess Obama isn’t doing a very good job communicating to the jihadists that he is their friend. If the president ever does find himself in a situation where he attacked by an Islamic warrior, we can tell him he needs to get off his high horse because the Crusades justified this warrior’s attack on him.

  3. Rob says

    Mar 6, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    If it quacks like a duck..

  4. pumbar says

    Mar 6, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    “Stealing our resources”.

    I never understand this one. What resources are being stolen and where are they?

    • Mirren10 says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Me neither. I can only conjecture it must be oil.

      They can’t get it out of the ground themselves, we have to do it for them, they can’t refine it, we have to do it for them, they can’t sell it, we have to do it for them.

      But by golly, it’s *their’s*, and we shouldn’t get paid for *any* of that !

      Or maybe he’s referring to cheap paki t shirts ? 🙂

    • Richie says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      It is interesting given that just about every country controlled by muslims was originally Christian or Buddhist. iran was Zorastrian, all of Judeah Jewish- Bethlehem Christian. Even funnier are Muslims who claim Spain belongs to them- they tried to invade and conquer, but were driven back.

      The Muslim by nature is a thief, and a liar. Nowhere in the Quran is there anything approaching morality

  5. Not Amazed says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Another unhinged ne’er-do-well finds Mohammed. The scary thing is you see plenty of ne’er-do-wells with that same look all over the country and at certain political rallies.

  6. Gary says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 1:29 am

    O Muslim,

    Is this what they meant by “Missing the Mark”?

    “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
    For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”

    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
    Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
    Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:
    “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
    if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
    In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

    Romans 12:1-21

  7. Nutjob says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 2:59 am

    What does he mean by “our lands”? I thought he was an American. It seems that every land on earth, are Muslim lands, except for Antarctica. I don’t think they have claimed that land….yet. Probably won’t because many radical Muslims believe the earth is still flat, and if u go to the South Pole you’ll fall off the edge or fall off the earth altogether. Also there were definitely no mosques there. As opposed to the Americas, and New Zealand and Australia, they were apparently visited by Arab sea captains back in the day, mosques were built and thrived in these lands, you can tell that by how well the indigenous peoples embraced Islam.
    I know I’m rambling here, but this is an example of how radicals think.

    • FatherJon says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 4:27 am

      As a footnote to history, a few Muslims came to Australia in the last part of the 19th century as camel drivers. They’re called ‘Afghans’ although probably came from India in what is now Pakistan.
      Two of them launched their own jihad during WW1, siding with Turkey alongside the Kaiser who was at war against Britain. They opened fire on a group of picnickers, killing a few before being killed themselves. They were just a screwed-up pair of misfits with a chip on the shoulders, but I shouldn’t be surprised if some of our militant Islamist jihadis here decide to elevate this pair to martyr status!

    • Nelson Abdullah says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Just a guess but as you ask “What does he mean by “our lands”? I thought he was an American” I suspect that when you swear allegiance to Allah when converting to Islam, you voluntarily forfeit your citizenship in whatever country you come from.

    • Sheikh Yabooty says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Some of the other JWers probably could explain this better than I could (certainly Robert), but from what I understand classical Islamic theology divides the entire world into two sections: “Dar Al-Islam” (i.e. “the Lands of Islam”, meaning all countries and territories where Muslims are the majority) and “Dar Al-Harb” (“The Lands of War”, which is everywhere else – places where non-Muslims are the majority). In “Dar Al-Harb”, apparently Muslim violence against non-Muslims is either permissible (in what would be called “defensive Jihad”) or mandatory for all Muslims (“offensive Jihad”, which can occur when led by a caliphate like ISIS).

      The goal, obviously, is to wage Jihad until all of “Dar Al-Harb” becomes part of “Dar Al-Islam” – the entire planet as on big caliphate. What is really interesting is that jihadis like this clown are upset that we have the guts to fight back against them; after all, they seem to be looking for a fight, all the time. What really, really bothers them is that the fight is often conducted in “Dar Al-Islam”, the Muslim-majority territories where life is supposed to be “peacefully governed by Sharia law”. Meanwhile, the “Lands of War”, governed by the Infidel, are generally truly peaceful and prosperous (except when attacked by the jihadis, of course).

      Once again, we find a jihadi who is upset, not really because of what the infidel has done, but rather because the world has refused to conform to his crazy world view…

      • Sheikh Yabooty says

        Mar 7, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        Sorry, small typo – the text in the third paragraph was supposed to read:

        What is really interesting is that jihadis like this clown are not really that upset that we have the guts to fight back against them; after all, they seem to be looking for a fight, all the time. However, what really, really bothers them is that the fight is often conducted in “Dar Al-Islam”..

  8. duh_swami says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 3:48 am

    He’s 20, still lives with his parents…Did he have a job? Does he go to school? Did he ever? Where did he get the money to buy guns and ammo?

    • Lia Wissing says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 4:44 am

      duh-swami, yours are the relevant questions, but nobody, except you, is asking them. I’d add one: how much has America spent to get him to where he is today (housing, health care, education, food & clothes)?

    • nothosaur says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 9:52 am

      That’s interesting. If he’s only 20 and living with his Ps, then how does he “know” so much about the presence of Islamic State in Ohio. His assertions may be only BS to get attention.

      On the other hand, there may be a bunch of these unemployed types flying under the radar, connected on social media if not at a physical meeting place.

      Also, if this guy were a famous ball player or boxer, the AP would never disrespect his name change. It would be considered offensive to refer to him by his old name. Now that he’s a criminal defendant, it’s offensive to call him by his new name.

    • Oliver says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      I am NOT into guns and ammunition, BUT 2 m-15 ASSAULT RIFLES AND 600 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION– HAS TO HAVE COST MORE THEN A FEW DOLLARS.

      AND DADDY SAID THAT SONNY BOY WAS SET UP, SO THE SNITCH COULD GET A LIGHTER SENTENCE. FINE- AND DID THE SNITCH PROVIDE THE MONEY?

      Daddy sounds like an effing jerk, who believes what he wants, damn the facts. Send the entire family to Somalia

  9. FatherJon says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 4:20 am

    Well, I guess if we are now supposed to call Bradley Manning ‘Chelsea’, this guy can call himself ‘Rasul….whatever’ !

  10. DP111 says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 6:18 am

    but you know we see American troops as terrorists as well, coming to our land, stealing our resources and killing our people, raping our women.”

    For a moment I rhought he was alluding to terrorist Muslims in the West, Muslims raping young Infidel girls, Muslim on Benefits stealing our resources, etc

  11. Angemon says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Ohio Muslim says he would have shot Obama, attacked Israeli embassy

    Considering that an Israeli embassy would probably be the last place where one could expect to find Obama and that he’d be killed after each attempt, he could only do one of those…

    The station aired part of the interview Friday night, hours after Cornell’s attorney argued unsuccessfully in court that it could violate the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

    Keyword being fair – I think it’s fairer to judge him knowing his motivation and stance than to judge him without knowing all key facts. He hates America and what America stands for, he declared his loyalty to the islamic state, and that HAS to be taken into consideration.

    He said: “They might say I’m a terrorist, but you know we see American troops as terrorists as well, coming to our land, stealing our resources and killing our people, raping our women.”

    This is bogus. In general, Western troops are THE most humane and civilized in history. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t any rotten apples, but compare, for example, what the Coalition troops did in Iraq with what the islamic state troops are doing to Yazidi and Christians – killing the men, taking women and children as sex slaves, having special markets to sell the loot, etc. This is nothing but a gigantic case of projection – he knows how muslims are commanded to act and projects that on others.

  12. mortimer says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Seditious killer zombie. A traitor. Islam is a mental illness similar to Stockholm syndrome.

  13. Charli Main says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 8:53 am

    “I would have put it to Obama’s head, I would have pulled the trigger, ”

    Killing the Obama goose that has been laying Islam´s golden eggs for nearly a decade. The man that has been handing out billions, to America´s devoted Paki allies. The man that has been taking in hundreds of thousands of ” poor Muslim refugees” into the USA.
    Only a Muslim could be that stupid.

  14. Nelson Abdullah says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 9:07 am

    The local tv station mentioned is FOX19. Their web site has the video.

    Judge rules FOX19 NOW can air Cornell interview
    Posted: Mar 05, 2015 10:52 PM EST Updated: Mar 06, 2015 5:34 PM EST
    Posted by FOX19 Digital Media Staff

    Link to video: http://www.fox19.com/clip/11207902/exclusive-green-township-terror-suspect-christopher-cornell-speaks-to-fox19-now-from-jail

  15. BC says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I do not like to open the insanity defence but this guy is clearly raving. It would have been good if he had attempted to shoot Obama as he would certainly have been shot dead by his security team

  16. BC says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    The media in USA now provides a platform for terrorists to spout their plans, now insane is that?

  17. Oliver says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Question- for his attorney.

    IF by airing (all or a part) of HIS CALL to the station would hurt his chances for a ” fair trial”.

    WAS THIS PIECE OF CRAP FORCED–AT GUNPOINT- TO MAKE THE CALL?

    OR DID HE MAKE IT ON HIS OWN.

    I would bet that he made the call on his own. So, if he is an asshole, and wants to incriminate himself, why should he be stopped?

    I would prefer, however, that get as much information as possible, then feed him a few nitro pills mixed in his goatshit

  18. Jeff says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Islam needs to be redefined as a mental illness, and no longer a religion.

    • More Ham Ed says

      Mar 7, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      You mentioned “mental illness” – is this why so-called islamists and leftist liberals seem to be in so much agreement?

      Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder (paperback)

      http://www.amazon.com/Liberalism-Is-Mental-Disorder-Solutions/dp/1595550437

  19. Linde Barrera says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I think, for whatever it’s worth, that any male from any country who wants to join ISIS meets these criteria: Each is sexually frustrated and unable to express their emotional and physical love to another human; each is mentally unstable; each wants to be a “winner” in society’s eyes but for whatever reason has been a “loser” or “failure”; each sees ISIS as a venue or channel in which to show off their talents and abilities; and each has at least 1 parent in denial as to their declining mental state. None of these should be a rationale, excuse or default for joining, associating or even admiring a demonic and creepy group like ISIS, but all of the above makes sense to me. A really creepy guy called Anjem Chowdary, is quoted as saying that beheadings and crucifixions should be part of every unbeliever’s cleansing. I have to wonder if his profile and life would fit my 5 criteria. Does anyone know any details on Anjem Chowdary’s life? Thank you for letting me vent my rage against all these demonic Islamist parasites.

  20. Gary says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    He looks like Charles Manson

  21. Uncle Vladdi says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    “Christopher Lee,” eh?
    Yeah, he does kinda look like a young Saruman (or Sulieman?)!

    😉

  22. More Ham Ed says

    Mar 7, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    DBOD – Dirty Beards of Deception.

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