Evolution and Trends in Terrorism Tradecraft

By Rich Terrell, who had the phrase "26 days" next to today's, er, um...cartoon

STRATFOR Report on Terrorism  "This inability to conduct attacks in the West and the frustration it causes, along with the downfall of the transnational al Qaeda core organization, may be causing the remaining jihadist groups to focus more on operations in their local areas -- places where they have the skilled operatives and materiel to conduct successful attacks.

"This means that Western diplomatic missions, hotels and businesses located in these areas will remain vulnerable to attack. With these militant groups in possession of shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles like the SA-7, there is also a lingering concern over the possibility of an attack against a Western aircraft in such areas."  Read more: Evolution and Trends in Terrorism Tradecraft | Stratfor 

Cartoon: Romney's a Flat-earther!

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MUST WATCH: Lara Logan’s explosive speech on the resurgence of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan

The Right Scoop   "This is the explosive speech that Lara Logan gave the other day contradicting the White House spin that the Taliban and Al Qaeda are on their heels and you can watch it below:"

Lara Logan: Radical Islam is Not in Retreat   "It's worth the 20 minutes of your time and completely destroysthree four Obama narratives: 1) Killing bin Laden ended al Qaeda; 2) The Arab Spring has been a good thing; 3) There are "moderate" Taliban who can be our peace partners; 4) The "radicals" are a tiny minority within the Islamic world."

There’s nothing like a liberal that got hit with a clue bat.

Rush Limbaugh: Lara Logan's speech on Afghanistan  Rush quotes from the Chicago Sun Times;   "Logan even called for retribution for the recent terrorist killings of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, and three other officials. The event is a harbinger of our vulnerability, she said. Logan hopes that America will “exact revenge and let the world know that the United States will not be attacked on its own soil. That its ambassadors will not be murdered, and that the United States will not stand by and do nothing about it.”

"In the “good old days,” reporters did not advocate, crusade or call for revenge."

Related to Logan's remarks: Blackfive; TALIBAN MOCKS US WITHDRAWAL FROM A'STAN

Mr. President, Your Helicopter Is Ready!

John W. Lillpop   

With the nation, his presidency, and the American democracy in shambles, is it not time for Barack Hussein Obama to face reality and spare the nation yet another 3.5 months of grief?From out-of -control spending resulting in trillions of dollars added to the deficit,to Marxist programs repulsive to most Americans, to awful unemployment, to programs that promote class and racial warfare, to complete abandonment of border security and immigration law enforcement, and to inept and naïve mismanagement of foreign affairs, Barack Obama has done enough damage to America. Unfortunately, this human wrecking ball with a degree from Harvard and a birth certificate from Kenya has the legal right to seek another four-year term.However, common sense compels one to shout, “Enough is enough!”Barack Obama has lost his mind. He can no longer be trusted with national security or important functions that require mature judgment. He has zero credibility with the public, Congress and the world.Barack Obama needs to leave Washington, D.C. as soon as possible. Waikiki Beach and Chicago are  calling and Barack Obama is urgently needed there. 

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30-Day Notice to Barack Obama: Termination of Employment
...."We would like to report that the past four years have been a pleasure; however, the word honesty precludes us from doing so."Best wishes to Michelle and the girls for the days and years to follow."

This is all great to think about, but my confidence in the intelligence of the American voter has been shaken badly since 2008. TD

People Died, Obama Lied

Legal Insurrection  "Clinton’s State Department, and therefore in all probability the White House, had forewarning of at least a growing danger when “foreign fighters” began flooding over the Egyptian border prior to the attacks.  And, worse than doing nothing, they actually prevented security from being beefed up, though they had been warned that the level was “inappropriately low.” "

Tapper to WH on Benghazi: So, wouldn’t it be President Obama who shot first and aimed later?  "President Obama ran with the media’s spin, positing on 60 Minutes that America doesn’t need a president who would “shoot first and ask questions later,” but given the ensuing fallout (from this-wasn’t-terrorism to this-was-clearly-terrorism, and what with sending out Ambassador Rice to paint a false narrative to the American people and deriding a “disgusting, reprehensible” internet video in front of the United Nations, etcetera)… wasn’t it maybe President Obama and his administration who actually jumped the gun on this whole thing? ABC reporter Jack Tapper put the question to White House press secretary Jay Carney this afternoon:"

Victor Davis Hanson; The Ever-Stranger Case of a Murdered US Ambassador

"The notion of an American ambassador trapped nearly alone for hours before succumbing to smoke inhalation, while helpless under sustained armed assault, cries out for explanation."
...."A final generic observation: When comparing the furor over Guantanamo or Abu Ghraib with the current lack of interest, it almost seems that the media, over the last two administrations, goes ballistic when the US purportedly causes injury to suspected radical Islamists, but becomes comatose when the latter cause injury to us."

Read what's going on in ObamaWorld

Wynn On Obama: "I'll Be Damned If I Want To Have Him Lecture Me" (VIDEO)

The president is trying to put himself between me and my employees. By class warfare, by deprecating and calling a group that makes money 'billionaires and millionaires who don't pay their share.' I gave 120% of my salary and bonus away last year to charities, as I do most years. I can't stand the idea of being demagogued, that is put down by a president who has never created any jobs and who doesn't even understand how the economy works.

...." Wynn on a scrapped business plan: "I'm afraid of the president. I have no idea what goofy idea, what crazy, anti-business program this administration will come up. I have no idea. And I have to tell you Jon that every business guy I know in the country is frightened of Barack Obama and the way he thinks." "

Universal Theme Park Show Toasts Obama, Roasts Romney  "The show, she reports, "tturned into a 40-minute campaign rally for Obama, defaming Romney."

In the show, a black man was dressed up in a suit and sunglasses looking all cool and singing a rap about how he was the first black president. He makes references to gay rights, women's contraception, killing Osama bin Laden, supporting Big Bird and the like. All the while, the crowd was getting pumped up and cheering the entire time. The black man’s “opponent” was a white man talking like a "nerd" and looking all disheveled as he stumbled out saying that he lied in the debate, that he shoves grannies off the cliff. "Oh, I didn't know that women could vote," he even said at one point.

Libya:  Rev Up the Bus -- Someone's Going Under It   "To the extent that someone has to be held responsible for the Benghazi debacle, Obama would love to off-load blame to the Secretary of State.  Given that it's Hillary Clinton, however, who (with her husband) has a distinct constituency Obama needs in 27 days, that's not possible.  Nor is it likely that she'll fall on her sword and resign, thereby going in disgrace and admitting blame." Via Lucianne

As Romney said, Obama just picks the losers … a plant that got $150 million in taxpayer money to make Volt batteries is putting workers on furlough and has yet to produce a single battery. Via Neal Boortz.

American Thinker; How Does a President Quit?    "When there is no more fire in the belly and you are outclassed in every respect by your opponent, what do you do?  How does Obama have his "No más" moment gracefully?  Or did we witness it already when he quit partway through the first debate?
"Does the man who pretended to be president now pretend to be a candidate?"

After Raising Close To $1 Billion, Axelrod Accuses Romney Of “Trying To Buy This Election”…

From NRO; Small Things   "Back in 2008, Obama said that, "if you don’t have a record to run on, then you paint your opponent as someone people should run from. You make a big election about small things.” Now that the election has entered the homestretch, he is employing the very tactics he once denounced."   View the clever video here.

From the Wall Street Journal; Big Bird, Small President  "According to financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011, Sesame Workshop and its nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries had total operating revenue of more than $134 million. They receive about $8 million a year in direct government grants and more indirectly via PBS subsidies. Big Bird and friends also receive corporate and foundation support, and donations amount to about a third of revenue. Distribution fees and royalties comprise another third and licensing." revenue makes up the rest.

Lloyd Marcus; The Black Divider-in-Chief   "Had blacks such as JC Watts or Condoleezza Rice been elected president, I do not believe that we would see a racial line dividing the heart of America. Brother and sister Americans, we deserve much, much better than Barack Hussein Obama. 
"Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American"

Another Story the ObamaMedia Largely Ignores

Neal Boortz   "You’re going to have to go to a recognized conservative newspaper of cable television network to hear about this one.   It’s a voter suppression story the left loves – and if the left loves it, you probably aren’t going to hear about it. Oh … to be sure .. the ObamaMedia will have kittens if someone tries to make sure that people in this country who cast votes are legally entitled to cast those votes … THAT the media will eagerly cite as evidence of voter suppression.  The REAL voter suppression is going on right now on military bases around this country and around the world.  It’s the military vote that’s being suppressed.  It’s a plain, clear and obvious as it can be.  The Obama Administration does not want our men and women in the military to vote --- or to have their votes counted.  Simple as that."
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"Polls show that some 66 percent of active-duty military personnel intend to vote for Romney.  Only about 26 percent say they will vote for Obama.  It gets even more damaging when you look at the reasons for these votes.  No … the military’s support of Romney is not based on issues of national security.  The two top reasons given by these soldiers are the economy and the character of the candidates."

Biden Complains People 'Can Barely Pay To Fill Their Gas Tank' - Back In '08 Debate

CNS News  via Drudge; Quoting the emminently trusted Joe Biden: “I was recently at my local gas station and asked a guy named Joey Danco. I said, ‘Joey, how much did it cost to fill your tank?’ You know what his answer was? He said, ‘I don't know, Joe. I never have enough money to do it.’”

At the time (Oct. 2008), the average cost of a gallon of regular was $3.17 – and only $1.93/gallon when Obama took office in January of 2009 – according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

"Today, AAA estimates that a gallon of regular costs about $3.82 (Oct. 9), while the latest BLS report says it cost $3.71/gallon in August."

CBS/ DC; Opinion: Gas Prices Are The Government and Obama’s Fault via Lucianne; 

A man pumps gas in California

Though most people probably don’t even know who John Hofmeister is, federal politicians know very well who he is and are finding out that he is royally-angered about the current gasoline prices throughout the United States... He has been going public in the recent past via various television and radio interviews in which he is bluntly telling how he warned President Barack Obama... that the current gas prices – Americans are now subjected to – could have been totally avoided if the Obama administration only would have given his experienced-knowledge a chance.

That empty chair just won't go away, will it?

Father of fallen Marine upset by president's letter

Father of fallen Marine upset by president's letter

"Local 2 Investigates examined two other letters sent by Obama to families of soldiers killed in action. The one-page typed condolence letters were identical other than names, ranks and service branches. ...."Different presidents have approached the task in ways that are unique with their personalities and their priorities," University of Houston Professor and Historian Nancy Beck Young said.Young examined the letter written to Tom Logan, which arrived by UPS truck four months after his son's death."I would agree, this is a personal sacrifice and an impersonal condolence," Young said.Young said that it appears Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush, wrote more personal, individualized, sometimes hand-written notes to the families of soldiers.

Obama Honored Fallen SEALs By Sending Their Parents a Form Letter Signed By Electric Pen   "It was signed by an electric pen.  That’s not all.

Karen Vaughn reached out to the parents of the other SEALs killed in that crash.
Their letters were all the same.
Form letters – signed by an electric pen.  

Report: Bush Spent Hundreds of Hours Comforting Families of Fallen Soldiers  "According to The Washington Times, the self-described "comforter in chief" said it's his duty as president to try to help as "best as I humanly can a loved one who is in anguish."

"The Times notes that people familiar with Bush's routine say he has written letters personally to every one of the families of the more than 4,000 troops who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. The task has taken a toll, and Bush has relied on his wife, Laura, for emotional support, he said."

This 2003 Democratic Underground post sees things differently, as they still choose to do today. Naturally the source this post refers to is, wait for it...MSNBC. 

Big Bird gets his feathers ruffled over Obama’s new attack ad   "Barack Obama is using Big Bird in his latest attack ad against Romney, but it looks like the big yellow bird got his feathers a little bit ruffled for being used in such a petty way! According to Breitbart, Sesame Street is revolting and tells Obama to take down the ad!"

Charles Krauthammer, Kirsten Powers rip ‘trivial,’ ‘out of touch’ Obama Big Bird ad
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer said that the Obama campaign’s “Big Bird” commercial is so bad that it will actually hurt President Barack Obama in November. “I hope they run it until the end of time,” Krauthammer said. “This could be the worst ad I’ve ever seen.”
....“It’s a truly terrible ad,” Powers said. “When you watch it, it’s sort of shocking that they’re doing this, and it suggests a campaign that’s completely out of touch with what’s going on right now, not just because it’s trivial and there are serious things going on, but also because it’s just this out of nowhere messaging. What does Wall Street have to do with anything? That’s not what anybody is talking about. You know, and suddenly now, in trying to suggest that Mitt Romney is somehow like Bernie Madoff? I mean, I have a very low bar in terms of my expectations of politicians. But this is, this is especially low.”
I respect and trust Kirsten Powers enormously. She is a liberal, but truly even-handed in her opinions and can be brutally frank when discussing Democrats. She is far superior to the political hack that Alan Colmes is.

The House and Senate races are important too

Diane Sori   "This is of major importance because on the outside chance that Barack HUSSEIN Obama manages to usurp the office of the presidency again, if we control the House and the Senate he is rendered for all intents and purposes...impotent.  And that’s crucial because we now have three Supreme Court Justices that could retire over the next year, and if Obama is re-elected president the Court would then indisputably become under liberal control, and that will signal a very dangerous precedent for us all.

 "Therefore, we cannot turn a blind eye to the House and Senate races because any Supreme Court appointments must be confirmed by Congress, and we need good conservative representatives to uphold strong conservative values and ideals NOT liberals who function with a free for all mentality and will push through whomever Obama wants."

Hat tip to Rick Bulow at Conservative Bloggers on Facebook

Godfather Politics long ago corroborated this critical fact  Thus he main reason that an incredibly stupid act by a Republican candidate can change the course of history.

"The current status of the US Supreme Court is a narrow 5 – 4 conservative slant.  "There are at least two justices that may well be retiring during the next several years.  Having a GOP controlled Senate should insure their replacements with conservative judges by blocking any liberal appointees.  Since the Supreme Court has taken on the role of redefining the US Constitution, and deciding what is and is not constitutional, the makeup of the court is extremely important." 

Lets hope this is a genuine poll and not one skewed to help warn Democrats to get  more serious.