ABCNews holds Terror warning tape...

[u2sarajevo]

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX WED OCT 27, 2004 12:42:01 ET XXXXX

ABCNEWS HOLDS TERROR WARNING TAPE

**Exclusive**

In the last week before the election, ABCNEWS is holding on a videotaped message from a purported al Qaeda terrorist warning of a new attack on America, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

The terrorist claims on tape the next attack will dwarf 9/11. "The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead. Further claims: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda.

ABCNEWS strongly denies holding the tape back from broadcast over political concerns during the last days of the election.

The CIA is analyzing the tape, a top federal source tells the DRUDGE REPORT.

ABCNEWS obtained the tape from a source in Waziristan, Pakistan over the weekend, sources tells DRUDGE.

"We have been working 24 hours a day trying to authenticate [the tape]," a senior ABCNEWS source said Wednesday morning.

The terrorist's face is concealed by a head dress, and he speaks in an American accent, making it difficult to identify the individual. A top goverment source tells DRUDGE, US intelligence officials believe that man may be Adam Gadhan - aka Adam Pearlman, a southern California native who was highlighted by the FBI in May as an individual most likely to be involved in or have knowledge of the next al Qaeda attacks.

According to the FBI, Gadahn, 25, attended al-Qaida training camps and served as an al-Qaida translator.

The disturbing tape runs an hour -- the man simply identifies himself as 'Assam the American.'

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[mavsman]

He might as well 've said that "a top government source" told him that the clowns that are hiding under your bed will eat you on Nov 3rd. It might be true, but without any proof, it just smells like a story you'd tell around the campfire with the help of a flashlight.

[u2sarajevo]

Originally posted by: mavsman
He might as well 've said that "a top government source" told him that the clowns that are hiding under your bed will eat you on Nov 3rd. It might be true, but without any proof, it just smells like a story you'd tell around the campfire with the help of a flashlight.

I agree. I just hope it doesn't sway voters intentions going into the polls. I have faith that the voting public is smarter than that. But you never know.

[Drbio]

Drudge is reporting only a headline that the CIA and FBI have authenticated the tape.


Stay tuned.

[Dooby]

This may sound stupid, but I told my wife we were not going to any malls this weekend. I told her that we wouldn't go to a mall the weekend before the election a month ago. I merely reiterated that last night.

[Drbio]

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 28, 2004 10:44:01 ET XXXXX

CIA, FBI AUTHENTICATE NEW QAEDA TERROR TAPE; ABCNEWS EXECUTIVES CONSIDER POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AIRING

**Exclusive**

The CIA and FBI late Wednesday authenticated a disturbing new al Qaeda videotape which warns the next terror attack will dwarf 9/11.

"The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead, a man claims on the video.

Further claims on the video: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda.

ABCNEWS obtained the tape from a source in Waziristan, Pakistan over the weekend. The network has withheld airing it, initially citing concerns over its authenticity.

One senior federal official alleged ABCNEWS is now holding back from broadcasting any portion of the video out of fear it will be seen as a political move by the network during election week.

One ABC source, who demanded anonymity, said Thursday morning, the network was struggling to find a correct journalistic "balance."

"This is not something you just throw out there while people are voting," the ABC source explained.

A second ABC source told DRUDGE Thursday morning: "ABCNEWS has shared this tape with both the CIA and the FBI as part of our reporting process. ABC News is committed to accurate, credible and complete journalism and is applying the same scrutiny to this tape that we apply to all raw information. ABCNEWS continues to report this story aggressively."

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The terrorist's face is concealed by a headdress, and he speaks in an American accent, making it difficult to identify the individual.

The tape appears to be from al-Qaeda's media liaison organization. It has a banner crediting the Sahab Production Committee. The speaker refers to Bin Ladin and Zawahiri as "our leaders" and praises the 11 September attacks.

Intelligence officials believe:

Videotape message likely produced in late summer '04 due to references to current events such as the 9/11 Commission.

Individual is college educated, either American born or raised in the U.S.

The U.S. is actively seeking to identify the individual. Adam Gadhan - aka Adam Pearlman of Southern California - remains the chief candidate but another still unknown individual may be possible.

Pearlman was highlighted by the FBI in May as an individual most likely to be involved in or have knowledge of the next al Qaeda attacks.

US intelligence officials say the danger is that if this individual is an American citizen, he will be immersed in the culture and customs and have the ability to travel in America freely and unnoticed.

Developing...

[Drbio]

Dooby- that is prudent....not wierd.




The bottom line on ABC News comes down to the fact that they perceive the release of this tape as a potential bump for Bush and they don't want to do that. Had it been perceived as a potential plus for Kerry we would already be seeing it aired ad naseum. If this thing airs the way drudge is making it sound then the public will want a commander in chief with balls. That is clearly George W. Bush and not Kerry.

[Drbio]

Back to what dooby said.....is a concerted and synchronized multicity attack on shopping malls out of the question? Hell no. Mall security in your average mall is a freaking joke. If they could put together 25-50 bombers, or shooters, or whatever, synchronize the attack so we would know it was al queda, and put fear into the general public, they achieve their goal. That is not too far fetched unfortunately.

[MavKikiNYC]

Ironic that the places most likely to be the target of the next attack are actually probable Kerry strongholds.

[u2sarajevo]

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 28, 2004 17:02:35 ET XXXXX

TERROR TAPE WARN OF BUSH, CHENEY CONSEQUENCE; ABC WITHHELD PORTIONS FROM CIA

**Exclusive**

ABCNEWS withheld portions of an alarming new al Qaeda videotape which warns the next terror attack will dwarf 9/11 from the CIA when they submitted the video for analysis, a top federal source tells the DRUDGE REPORT.

The CIA and FBI late Wednesday authenticated the tape, federal sources tell DRUDGE. ABCNEWS has been informed of the government's standing.

"What took place on September 11 was but the opening salvo of the global war on America and that our Lord willing, the magnitude and ferocity of what is coming your way will make you forget all about September 11," the man, whose face is covered by a headdress, warns in the video. "After decades of American tyranny, now it's your turn to die."

ABCNEWS submitted portions of the video threat to the FBI and CIA on Monday for analysis, top government sources tell DRUDGE, after obtaining the tape from a source in Pakistan.

A top goverment source said from Washington that ABC withheld the final 15 minutes of the tape from the CIA -- the portion of the tape where the man warns of retribution for Americans electing Bush and Cheney.

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"You are guilty, guilty, guilty. You're as guilty as Bush and Cheney. You're as guilty as Rumsfeld and Ashcroft and Powell...," the man states.

He goes on to warn of an upcoming horror: "The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead.

"People of America, that was the verdict now for the sentencing: as participants and partners in the crimes of the regime, you too shall pay the price for the blood that has been spilled."

One ABC source, who demanded anonymity, said Thursday morning, the network was struggling to find a correct journalistic "balance" before airing any story on the video.

"This is not something you just throw out there while people are voting," the ABC source explained.

[Dooby]

ABC will show clips of the tape tonight on the evening news.

[Dooby]

Originally posted by: Drbio
Back to what dooby said.....is a concerted and synchronized multicity attack on shopping malls out of the question? Hell no. Mall security in your average mall is a freaking joke. If they could put together 25-50 bombers, or shooters, or whatever, synchronize the attack so we would know it was al queda, and put fear into the general public, they achieve their goal. That is not too far fetched unfortunately.

I mentioned this before, but the terrorist attack in the most recent Tom Clancy novel "Teeth of the Tiger" involved a synchronized attack by 4 teams of militants with uzi's in shopping malls around america.

[vinnieponte]

nothing will happen, it's more of that republican sway to get you to vote for dubya cause he is the only one who will save americans, right [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

[Drbio]

Do you ever contribute?

[mavsman55]

Yup vinnie. Exactly. If the terrorists want Bush out of office, we should listen to them right? After all, they are terrorists, and we trust them wholeheartedly.

COME ON.

[Phil Helmuth]

Vinnie, I play poker for a living, and even I can see that you are a complete and utter (it pains me, but... edited by a Dallas-Mavs.com moderator).

[capitalcity]

Kazzam the American.....ooohh I'm really scared now.

I was more afraid when the "terrorists" spoke arabic.

[Max Power]

Originally posted by: Dooby

I mentioned this before, but the terrorist attack in the most recent Tom Clancy novel "Teeth of the Tiger" involved a synchronized attack by 4 teams of militants with uzi's in shopping malls around america.

Sunday would be really bad. The malls are usually packed with Trick or Treaters.

[sike]

Kazzam the American

I would have never guessed that Shaq was a terrorist mole.

[Drbio]

Originally posted by: Phil Helmuth
Vinnie, I play poker for a living, and even I can see that you are a complete and utter (it pains me, but... edited by a Dallas-Mavs.com moderator).

This made me laugh. Whoever editted that had me rolling.....[img]i/expressions/anim_laugh.gif[/img]

[Epitome22]

Apparantly Terrorist boy is a white american from california. He looks like he toke up regularly and listens to Iron Maiden on a regular basis.