When the enemy senses weakness, they attack

[Sunshine]

But an American was killed; does it matter that it wasn't an Ambassador?

Well, does it matter? You keep emphasizing the word "ambassador"...why?

Because Murdering an Ambassador is an Act of War. An Ambassador is a Direct Representative of The United States of America.

Murdering a US Citizen, anywhere in the World, is a crime but it is not an Act of War.

It would be like the difference between some Country impounding a US Flagged Freighter for suspected smuggling and doing the same thing to a US Flagged War Ship.

Not a smooth move.

That you don't get that tells us volumes

That really is not correct. Our government announced years ago that they could not ensure the safety of Americans who leave her shores. When I have been abroad, I have made it a point to bear that in mind.

Also, most people think the embassy in a foreign country is the actual territory of the US, but that is not true unless there is a treaty to that effect. However, citizens take refuge there because the host country has to have permission to enter the embassy. Therefore, a US citizen can find safety while a diplomatic solution is worked out.

 

[boilermaker55]

When the enemy finds a weakness they attack....
Remember 9/11 and who was the Prez!! Don't forget that now boys.

They smell obabbles fear...


US to temporarily shut down embassies around the world Sunday amid security concerns | Fox News

 

[clevergirl]

deltex

Never happened under bush...

On Aug. 6, 2001, George W. Bush received a presidential daily briefing and was handed the "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S." memo. The then-president replied, "All right. You've covered your ass, now."

Bush never killed any al Qaeda - unless they just happened to be the way of all the civilians and Americans he killed. Later, he said he didn't care where bin Laden was but when the rest of us were reeling from 9/11, Bush was busy SNEAKING BIN LADEN'S FAMILY SAFELY OUT OF THE UNITED STATES.

What a fucking asswipe you are as you sit so arrogantly behind your computer screen.

09:00 AM ET
Dead, captured and wanted

[Update September 30, 2011] With the reports of the death of American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, take a look back at some of the dead, captured and remaining most wanted terrorists from the last 10 years.

[Original post] Ten years after the devastating attacks on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recently said the U.S is "within reach of strategically defeating al-Qaeda." His comments came following the successful joint U.S. intelligence and military operation in May that led to the death of number one terrorist Osama Bin Laden, and the intensified effort over the past several years to wipe out senior al Qaeda operatives through drone missile strikes. "I do believe that if we continue this effort that we can really cripple al-Qaeda as a threat to this country," maintained Panetta.

Although there have been some impressive gains in wiping out the terrorist leadership through both capture and killing, there are still a significant number of names on the most wanted list.

CNN spoke with a number of intelligence agencies to come up with a list of the dirty dozens: the 12 most significant terrorists who are now dead, have been captured and those who are still being hunted. The lists are obviously subjective–there are many more candidates–but these are some of the top combatants in the war on terror.

DEAD

1. Osama Bin Laden:

Founder and leader of al Qaeda, responsible for the 9/11 attacks against the US as well as numerous other mass casualty attacks. He was killed by US Navy Seals during a raid on his compound in Abbottabad,Pakistan in May 2011



2. Muhammad Atef

Founding member and military chief of al Qaeda. He was killed by a US airstrike during early fighting in Afghanistan in November 2001



3. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

A militant jihadist who opposed US presence in the Middle East and had a profound hatred for Israel. He formed his own terrorist group, Tawhid wal-Jihad. In 2004, he pledged alliance to al Qaeda and changed the name of his group to al Qaeda in Iraq. He was responsible for hundreds of attacks in Iraq. US bombs killed Zarqawi in Iraq in June 2006.

4. Abu Layth al-Libi

Senior al Qaeda military commander who planned attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan including a 2007 bombing of the Bagram Air Base during a visit by then Vice President Richard Cheney. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in March 2008

5. Atiyah Abd al-Rahman

Until his recent death, he was the number 2 to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and was a key facilitator with al Qaeda affiliates. Materials seized in the Bin Laden compound showed Rahman was in frequent contact with Bin Laden. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in August 2011



6. Abu Hamza Rabia

Third ranking member of al Qaeda who replaced Muhammad Atef after his death. He served as an operational planner for attacks against the US and was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in November 2005

7. Abu Ayyub al Masri

Replaced Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as leader of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) and the insurgency in Iraq. He was killed in a joint US/Iraq operation in April 2010

8. Sayeed al-Masri (also known as Abu Shaykh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid)

Number 3 in al Qaeda hierarchy, commander of operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and chief financial officer. He was killed in drone strike in Pakistan in May 2010

9. Mohammad Hasan Khalil al-Hakim

Senior operational manager, deputy chief of external operations, head of propaganda for al Qaeda. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in October 2008

10. Abu Khabab al-Masri (also known as Midhat Mursi)

Al Qaeda's chief bomb maker and chemical weapons expert. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in July 2008

11. Abu Obeidah al Masri

Senior al Qaeda operative who was implicated in the 2006 Trans-Atlantic plot to bomb commercial airliners after take off from London. He died of natural causes in December 2007

12. Anwar al-Awlaki

[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



Third ranking member of al Qaeda, operational planner and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2003, and is held at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba



2. Abu Faraj al-Libi

Replaced KSM after his capture, directed operations against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan, planned 2003 assassination attempt against then Pakistani President Pervez Musharref. He was captured in May 2005 and is held at GITMO

3. Ramzi Bin al-Shibh

Involved in planning of 9/11 attacks, associated with some of the 9/11 hijackers, believed to have been targeted to be the 20th hijacker but was unable to get into the US. He was captured in September 2002 and is held at GITMO



4. Abu Zubaydah

Initially believed to be a high ranking al Qaeda leader, but the US later concluded he held a much lesser position. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2002 and is held at GITMO.



5. Umar Patek

Connected to the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing which killed more than 200 people including 7 Americans. He was captured by Pakistani forces in January 2011 and sent to Indonesia



6. Younis al-Mauretani

A key planner for al Qaeda who is believed to have had direct contact with Osama Bin Laden and was involved in planning attacks in Europe. He was captured by Pakistani forces in September 2011 and is held by the Pakistanis.

7. Hambali (also Riduan Isamuddin)

Operations Chief for the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiya (JI), often described as Bin Laden's leader in Southeast Asia, believed to be connected to a number of deadly bombing attacks in Indonsia. He was captured in a joint US/Thai operation in Thailand in August 2003 and is held at GITMO

8. al Rahim al Nashiri

Head of al Qaeda operations in the Persian Gulf, believed to be the mastermind of the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000 which killed 17 US sailors. He was captured in November 2002 and is held at GITMO

9. Ali al Aziz Ali

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's nephew and chief deputy who helped train some of the 9/11 hijackers. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

10. Walid bin Attash

Former Bin Laden body guard, assisted 9/11 hijackers, helped with preparations for the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in East Africa and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

11. Mustafa Ahman al Hawsawi

Worked with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on numerous al Qaeda plots including providing assistance to 9/11 hijackers. He was captured with KSM in March 2003 in Pakistan and is held in GITMO

12. Abdul Ghani Baradar

A founder of Afghan Taliban, deputy to leader Mullah Omar, directed the insurgency against US and coalition forces from Pakistan. He was captured by Pakistani and American intelligence forces in February 2010 and is held by the Pakistanis
MOST WANTED:

1. Ayman al-Zawahiri

A physician, long time deputy to Osama Bin Laden who recently was named leader of al Qaeda following Bin Laden's death. He has been seen and heard in numerous al Qaeda videos and audio tapes on the web. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, was indicted in the U.S. for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



2. Saif al-Adel

A member of the senior leadership of al Qaeda who is believed to be in Iran. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and was indicted by the U.S. in connection with the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



3. Anas al-Liby

A computer expert for al Qaeda who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, and has been indicted for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.


4. Ibrahim al-Asiri
=

[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



5. Adnan el Shukrijumah

A senior leader of al Qaeda's external operations program who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and has been indicted by the U.S. in the 2009 plot to attack the New York City subway system as well as targets in the United Kingdom.



6. Hakimullah Mehsud

A leader of the Pakistan Taliban with close ties to al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban. He claimed responsibility for the 2009 bombing a the Khost Forward Operating Base which killed 7 CIA employees. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list.

7. Abu Yahy al-Libi

Islamic scholar, high ranking member of al Qaeda, seen as the public face of al Qaeda, appearing frequently in internet videos



8. Adam Gadahn

American propagandist for al Qaeda who is frequently seen on al Qaeda website videos. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List and has been indicted for treason and material support for al Qaeda.



9. Mullah Mohammad Omar

Leader of the Afghanistan Taliban who allowed Osama Bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven in Afghanistan when the Taliban controlled the country prior to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S.



10. Nasser Al Wahishi

Leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), former private secretary to Osama Bin Laden. He has vowed to avenge Bin Laden's death.

11. Sirajuddin Haqqani

Senior leader of the Haqqani network in Afghanistan which maintains close ties to al Qaeda and who is believed to have planned an assassination attempt against Afghani President Hamid Karzai



12. Wali Ur Rehman

Senior member of Pakistani Taliban who has participated in cross border attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan


Post by: CNN's Pam Benson
Filed under: 9/11 • Al Qaeda • Intelligence


Dead, captured and wanted ? CNN Security Clearance - CNN.com Blogs

 

[Luddly Neddite]

That opens some new areas of debate. What is the definition of terrorism? Are there not degree's and level's of terrorism? Is a terrorist attack on civilian targets meant to terrorize the civilian poplulation the same as an attack on a military target that kills innocents the same? Does the intent of the attack make a difference? Is a specific attack meant to kill and maim the innocent the same as a military attack that causes collateral casaulties?
I respect the argument that collateral damage is never acceptable. Attacks should almost never be made with the knowledge that their will be acceptable collateral damage. Every situation is different, but like I said, I respect the opinion that some have that our Drone attacks are acts of terror.

How do you think you'd feel if another country's military was flying un-manned drones over your neighborhood, knowing that at any time, 24/7, night or day, your next breath could be your last? Everytime you hear a drone overhead, you run for cover. Or you try to calm your crying children down. Or even to sleep at night. Any population with those things flying overhead, is in a constant state of terror.

It was Obama who wanted to use drones on US soil. If I ever hear one, I will know it is his.

Bull shit.

There should be no armed drones over the U.S. under any president, Obama says.

Obama's Domestic Drone Standard Is Now Tighter Than Rand Paul's - Garance Franke-Ruta - The Atlantic

 

[Luddly Neddite]

deltex

Never happened under bush...

On Aug. 6, 2001, George W. Bush received a presidential daily briefing and was handed the "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S." memo. The then-president replied, "All right. You've covered your ass, now."

Bush never killed any al Qaeda - unless they just happened to be the way of all the civilians and Americans he killed. Later, he said he didn't care where bin Laden was but when the rest of us were reeling from 9/11, Bush was busy SNEAKING BIN LADEN'S FAMILY SAFELY OUT OF THE UNITED STATES.

What a fucking asswipe you are as you sit so arrogantly behind your computer screen.

09:00 AM ET
Dead, captured and wanted

[Update September 30, 2011] With the reports of the death of American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, take a look back at some of the dead, captured and remaining most wanted terrorists from the last 10 years.

[Original post] Ten years after the devastating attacks on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recently said the U.S is "within reach of strategically defeating al-Qaeda." His comments came following the successful joint U.S. intelligence and military operation in May that led to the death of number one terrorist Osama Bin Laden, and the intensified effort over the past several years to wipe out senior al Qaeda operatives through drone missile strikes. "I do believe that if we continue this effort that we can really cripple al-Qaeda as a threat to this country," maintained Panetta.

Although there have been some impressive gains in wiping out the terrorist leadership through both capture and killing, there are still a significant number of names on the most wanted list.

CNN spoke with a number of intelligence agencies to come up with a list of the dirty dozens: the 12 most significant terrorists who are now dead, have been captured and those who are still being hunted. The lists are obviously subjective–there are many more candidates–but these are some of the top combatants in the war on terror.

DEAD

1. Osama Bin Laden:

Founder and leader of al Qaeda, responsible for the 9/11 attacks against the US as well as numerous other mass casualty attacks. He was killed by US Navy Seals during a raid on his compound in Abbottabad,Pakistan in May 2011



2. Muhammad Atef

Founding member and military chief of al Qaeda. He was killed by a US airstrike during early fighting in Afghanistan in November 2001



3. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

A militant jihadist who opposed US presence in the Middle East and had a profound hatred for Israel. He formed his own terrorist group, Tawhid wal-Jihad. In 2004, he pledged alliance to al Qaeda and changed the name of his group to al Qaeda in Iraq. He was responsible for hundreds of attacks in Iraq. US bombs killed Zarqawi in Iraq in June 2006.

4. Abu Layth al-Libi

Senior al Qaeda military commander who planned attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan including a 2007 bombing of the Bagram Air Base during a visit by then Vice President Richard Cheney. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in March 2008

5. Atiyah Abd al-Rahman

Until his recent death, he was the number 2 to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and was a key facilitator with al Qaeda affiliates. Materials seized in the Bin Laden compound showed Rahman was in frequent contact with Bin Laden. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in August 2011



6. Abu Hamza Rabia

Third ranking member of al Qaeda who replaced Muhammad Atef after his death. He served as an operational planner for attacks against the US and was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in November 2005

7. Abu Ayyub al Masri

Replaced Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as leader of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) and the insurgency in Iraq. He was killed in a joint US/Iraq operation in April 2010

8. Sayeed al-Masri (also known as Abu Shaykh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid)

Number 3 in al Qaeda hierarchy, commander of operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and chief financial officer. He was killed in drone strike in Pakistan in May 2010

9. Mohammad Hasan Khalil al-Hakim

Senior operational manager, deputy chief of external operations, head of propaganda for al Qaeda. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in October 2008

10. Abu Khabab al-Masri (also known as Midhat Mursi)

Al Qaeda's chief bomb maker and chemical weapons expert. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in July 2008

11. Abu Obeidah al Masri

Senior al Qaeda operative who was implicated in the 2006 Trans-Atlantic plot to bomb commercial airliners after take off from London. He died of natural causes in December 2007

12. Anwar al-Awlaki

[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



Third ranking member of al Qaeda, operational planner and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2003, and is held at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba



2. Abu Faraj al-Libi

Replaced KSM after his capture, directed operations against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan, planned 2003 assassination attempt against then Pakistani President Pervez Musharref. He was captured in May 2005 and is held at GITMO

3. Ramzi Bin al-Shibh

Involved in planning of 9/11 attacks, associated with some of the 9/11 hijackers, believed to have been targeted to be the 20th hijacker but was unable to get into the US. He was captured in September 2002 and is held at GITMO



4. Abu Zubaydah

Initially believed to be a high ranking al Qaeda leader, but the US later concluded he held a much lesser position. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2002 and is held at GITMO.



5. Umar Patek

Connected to the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing which killed more than 200 people including 7 Americans. He was captured by Pakistani forces in January 2011 and sent to Indonesia



6. Younis al-Mauretani

A key planner for al Qaeda who is believed to have had direct contact with Osama Bin Laden and was involved in planning attacks in Europe. He was captured by Pakistani forces in September 2011 and is held by the Pakistanis.

7. Hambali (also Riduan Isamuddin)

Operations Chief for the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiya (JI), often described as Bin Laden's leader in Southeast Asia, believed to be connected to a number of deadly bombing attacks in Indonsia. He was captured in a joint US/Thai operation in Thailand in August 2003 and is held at GITMO

8. al Rahim al Nashiri

Head of al Qaeda operations in the Persian Gulf, believed to be the mastermind of the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000 which killed 17 US sailors. He was captured in November 2002 and is held at GITMO

9. Ali al Aziz Ali

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's nephew and chief deputy who helped train some of the 9/11 hijackers. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

10. Walid bin Attash

Former Bin Laden body guard, assisted 9/11 hijackers, helped with preparations for the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in East Africa and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

11. Mustafa Ahman al Hawsawi

Worked with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on numerous al Qaeda plots including providing assistance to 9/11 hijackers. He was captured with KSM in March 2003 in Pakistan and is held in GITMO

12. Abdul Ghani Baradar

A founder of Afghan Taliban, deputy to leader Mullah Omar, directed the insurgency against US and coalition forces from Pakistan. He was captured by Pakistani and American intelligence forces in February 2010 and is held by the Pakistanis
MOST WANTED:

1. Ayman al-Zawahiri

A physician, long time deputy to Osama Bin Laden who recently was named leader of al Qaeda following Bin Laden's death. He has been seen and heard in numerous al Qaeda videos and audio tapes on the web. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, was indicted in the U.S. for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



2. Saif al-Adel

A member of the senior leadership of al Qaeda who is believed to be in Iran. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and was indicted by the U.S. in connection with the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



3. Anas al-Liby

A computer expert for al Qaeda who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, and has been indicted for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.


4. Ibrahim al-Asiri
=

[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



5. Adnan el Shukrijumah

A senior leader of al Qaeda's external operations program who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and has been indicted by the U.S. in the 2009 plot to attack the New York City subway system as well as targets in the United Kingdom.



6. Hakimullah Mehsud

A leader of the Pakistan Taliban with close ties to al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban. He claimed responsibility for the 2009 bombing a the Khost Forward Operating Base which killed 7 CIA employees. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list.

7. Abu Yahy al-Libi

Islamic scholar, high ranking member of al Qaeda, seen as the public face of al Qaeda, appearing frequently in internet videos



8. Adam Gadahn

American propagandist for al Qaeda who is frequently seen on al Qaeda website videos. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List and has been indicted for treason and material support for al Qaeda.



9. Mullah Mohammad Omar

Leader of the Afghanistan Taliban who allowed Osama Bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven in Afghanistan when the Taliban controlled the country prior to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S.



10. Nasser Al Wahishi

Leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), former private secretary to Osama Bin Laden. He has vowed to avenge Bin Laden's death.

11. Sirajuddin Haqqani

Senior leader of the Haqqani network in Afghanistan which maintains close ties to al Qaeda and who is believed to have planned an assassination attempt against Afghani President Hamid Karzai



12. Wali Ur Rehman

Senior member of Pakistani Taliban who has participated in cross border attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan


Post by: CNN's Pam Benson
Filed under: 9/11 • Al Qaeda • Intelligence


Dead, captured and wanted ? CNN Security Clearance - CNN.com Blogs

Sounds like you're just another disgusting rw traitor on the side of the terrorists.

 

[clevergirl]

deltex

On Aug. 6, 2001, George W. Bush received a presidential daily briefing and was handed the "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S." memo. The then-president replied, "All right. You've covered your ass, now."

Bush never killed any al Qaeda - unless they just happened to be the way of all the civilians and Americans he killed. Later, he said he didn't care where bin Laden was but when the rest of us were reeling from 9/11, Bush was busy SNEAKING BIN LADEN'S FAMILY SAFELY OUT OF THE UNITED STATES.

What a fucking asswipe you are as you sit so arrogantly behind your computer screen.

09:00 AM ET
Dead, captured and wanted

[Update September 30, 2011] With the reports of the death of American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, take a look back at some of the dead, captured and remaining most wanted terrorists from the last 10 years.

[Original post] Ten years after the devastating attacks on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recently said the U.S is "within reach of strategically defeating al-Qaeda." His comments came following the successful joint U.S. intelligence and military operation in May that led to the death of number one terrorist Osama Bin Laden, and the intensified effort over the past several years to wipe out senior al Qaeda operatives through drone missile strikes. "I do believe that if we continue this effort that we can really cripple al-Qaeda as a threat to this country," maintained Panetta.

Although there have been some impressive gains in wiping out the terrorist leadership through both capture and killing, there are still a significant number of names on the most wanted list.

CNN spoke with a number of intelligence agencies to come up with a list of the dirty dozens: the 12 most significant terrorists who are now dead, have been captured and those who are still being hunted. The lists are obviously subjective–there are many more candidates–but these are some of the top combatants in the war on terror.

DEAD

1. Osama Bin Laden:

Founder and leader of al Qaeda, responsible for the 9/11 attacks against the US as well as numerous other mass casualty attacks. He was killed by US Navy Seals during a raid on his compound in Abbottabad,Pakistan in May 2011



2. Muhammad Atef

Founding member and military chief of al Qaeda. He was killed by a US airstrike during early fighting in Afghanistan in November 2001



3. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

A militant jihadist who opposed US presence in the Middle East and had a profound hatred for Israel. He formed his own terrorist group, Tawhid wal-Jihad. In 2004, he pledged alliance to al Qaeda and changed the name of his group to al Qaeda in Iraq. He was responsible for hundreds of attacks in Iraq. US bombs killed Zarqawi in Iraq in June 2006.

4. Abu Layth al-Libi

Senior al Qaeda military commander who planned attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan including a 2007 bombing of the Bagram Air Base during a visit by then Vice President Richard Cheney. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in March 2008

5. Atiyah Abd al-Rahman

Until his recent death, he was the number 2 to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and was a key facilitator with al Qaeda affiliates. Materials seized in the Bin Laden compound showed Rahman was in frequent contact with Bin Laden. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in August 2011



6. Abu Hamza Rabia

Third ranking member of al Qaeda who replaced Muhammad Atef after his death. He served as an operational planner for attacks against the US and was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in November 2005

7. Abu Ayyub al Masri

Replaced Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as leader of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) and the insurgency in Iraq. He was killed in a joint US/Iraq operation in April 2010

8. Sayeed al-Masri (also known as Abu Shaykh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid)

Number 3 in al Qaeda hierarchy, commander of operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and chief financial officer. He was killed in drone strike in Pakistan in May 2010

9. Mohammad Hasan Khalil al-Hakim

Senior operational manager, deputy chief of external operations, head of propaganda for al Qaeda. He was killed by a drone strike in Pakistan in October 2008

10. Abu Khabab al-Masri (also known as Midhat Mursi)

Al Qaeda's chief bomb maker and chemical weapons expert. He was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan in July 2008

11. Abu Obeidah al Masri

Senior al Qaeda operative who was implicated in the 2006 Trans-Atlantic plot to bomb commercial airliners after take off from London. He died of natural causes in December 2007

12. Anwar al-Awlaki

[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



Third ranking member of al Qaeda, operational planner and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2003, and is held at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba



2. Abu Faraj al-Libi

Replaced KSM after his capture, directed operations against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan, planned 2003 assassination attempt against then Pakistani President Pervez Musharref. He was captured in May 2005 and is held at GITMO

3. Ramzi Bin al-Shibh

Involved in planning of 9/11 attacks, associated with some of the 9/11 hijackers, believed to have been targeted to be the 20th hijacker but was unable to get into the US. He was captured in September 2002 and is held at GITMO



4. Abu Zubaydah

Initially believed to be a high ranking al Qaeda leader, but the US later concluded he held a much lesser position. He was captured in Pakistan in March 2002 and is held at GITMO.



5. Umar Patek

Connected to the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing which killed more than 200 people including 7 Americans. He was captured by Pakistani forces in January 2011 and sent to Indonesia



6. Younis al-Mauretani

A key planner for al Qaeda who is believed to have had direct contact with Osama Bin Laden and was involved in planning attacks in Europe. He was captured by Pakistani forces in September 2011 and is held by the Pakistanis.

7. Hambali (also Riduan Isamuddin)

Operations Chief for the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiya (JI), often described as Bin Laden's leader in Southeast Asia, believed to be connected to a number of deadly bombing attacks in Indonsia. He was captured in a joint US/Thai operation in Thailand in August 2003 and is held at GITMO

8. al Rahim al Nashiri

Head of al Qaeda operations in the Persian Gulf, believed to be the mastermind of the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000 which killed 17 US sailors. He was captured in November 2002 and is held at GITMO

9. Ali al Aziz Ali

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's nephew and chief deputy who helped train some of the 9/11 hijackers. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

10. Walid bin Attash

Former Bin Laden body guard, assisted 9/11 hijackers, helped with preparations for the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in East Africa and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. He was captured in April 2003 and is held at GITMO

11. Mustafa Ahman al Hawsawi

Worked with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on numerous al Qaeda plots including providing assistance to 9/11 hijackers. He was captured with KSM in March 2003 in Pakistan and is held in GITMO

12. Abdul Ghani Baradar

A founder of Afghan Taliban, deputy to leader Mullah Omar, directed the insurgency against US and coalition forces from Pakistan. He was captured by Pakistani and American intelligence forces in February 2010 and is held by the Pakistanis
MOST WANTED:

1. Ayman al-Zawahiri

A physician, long time deputy to Osama Bin Laden who recently was named leader of al Qaeda following Bin Laden's death. He has been seen and heard in numerous al Qaeda videos and audio tapes on the web. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, was indicted in the U.S. for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



2. Saif al-Adel

A member of the senior leadership of al Qaeda who is believed to be in Iran. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and was indicted by the U.S. in connection with the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania



3. Anas al-Liby

A computer expert for al Qaeda who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, and has been indicted for his role in the 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.


4. Ibrahim al-Asiri
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[UPDATE September 30, 2011:Officials report al-Awlaki has been killed]

Yemeni American, Muslim cleric who advocated violent jihad against the United States. He was connected to two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the accused Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Milik Hasan and suspected underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. He was considered an operational leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen. A CIA drone strike killed Awlaki in September 2011.



5. Adnan el Shukrijumah

A senior leader of al Qaeda's external operations program who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list and has been indicted by the U.S. in the 2009 plot to attack the New York City subway system as well as targets in the United Kingdom.



6. Hakimullah Mehsud

A leader of the Pakistan Taliban with close ties to al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban. He claimed responsibility for the 2009 bombing a the Khost Forward Operating Base which killed 7 CIA employees. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list.

7. Abu Yahy al-Libi

Islamic scholar, high ranking member of al Qaeda, seen as the public face of al Qaeda, appearing frequently in internet videos



8. Adam Gadahn

American propagandist for al Qaeda who is frequently seen on al Qaeda website videos. He is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List and has been indicted for treason and material support for al Qaeda.



9. Mullah Mohammad Omar

Leader of the Afghanistan Taliban who allowed Osama Bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven in Afghanistan when the Taliban controlled the country prior to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S.



10. Nasser Al Wahishi

Leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), former private secretary to Osama Bin Laden. He has vowed to avenge Bin Laden's death.

11. Sirajuddin Haqqani

Senior leader of the Haqqani network in Afghanistan which maintains close ties to al Qaeda and who is believed to have planned an assassination attempt against Afghani President Hamid Karzai



12. Wali Ur Rehman

Senior member of Pakistani Taliban who has participated in cross border attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan


Post by: CNN's Pam Benson
Filed under: 9/11 • Al Qaeda • Intelligence


Dead, captured and wanted ? CNN Security Clearance - CNN.com Blogs

Sounds like you're just another disgusting rw traitor on the side of the terrorists.

No, just an intelligent American calling you a fucking asshole lying idiot puppet of the left...

But I digress- the post I responded to you with, you know the one above with facts about Bush's ACTUAL record, as opposed to your blathering rants that are devoid of actual facts? Well don't bother to withdraw your idiocy and apologize... Because then I'd have to acknowledge you might actually HAVE some inkling of intelligence.

 

[candycorn]

But an American was killed; does it matter that it wasn't an Ambassador?

Well, does it matter? You keep emphasizing the word "ambassador"...why?

Because Murdering an Ambassador is an Act of War. An Ambassador is a Direct Representative of The United States of America.

Murdering a US Citizen, anywhere in the World, is a crime but it is not an Act of War.

It would be like the difference between some Country impounding a US Flagged Freighter for suspected smuggling and doing the same thing to a US Flagged War Ship.

Not a smooth move.

That you don't get that tells us volumes

So we should declare war on Lybia...that is your "reasoning"?

I tend to think that a President who can't protect his citizens shouldn't be given a pass because that citizen isn't considered important by some dolt on a messageboard.

Then again, I'm a human...not sure about you.

 

[Edgetho]

Well, does it matter? You keep emphasizing the word "ambassador"...why?

Because Murdering an Ambassador is an Act of War. An Ambassador is a Direct Representative of The United States of America.

Murdering a US Citizen, anywhere in the World, is a crime but it is not an Act of War.

It would be like the difference between some Country impounding a US Flagged Freighter for suspected smuggling and doing the same thing to a US Flagged War Ship.

Not a smooth move.

That you don't get that tells us volumes

That really is not correct. Our government announced years ago that they could not ensure the safety of Americans who leave her shores. When I have been abroad, I have made it a point to bear that in mind.

Also, most people think the embassy in a foreign country is the actual territory of the US, but that is not true unless there is a treaty to that effect. However, citizens take refuge there because the host country has to have permission to enter the embassy. Therefore, a US citizen can find safety while a diplomatic solution is worked out.

What?!?!

 

[edthecynic]

They smell obabbles fear...


US to temporarily shut down embassies around the world Sunday amid security concerns | Fox News

They have obama on the run.

Supposedly the Islamic terrorists are located in areas that the Yemen Government has very little control.
What is the Military plan to wipe them out?
Closing all those embassies does nothing but show greater weakness. If an attack never happens, the terrorists still win.

They don't call you wing-nuts High Misinformation Voters for nothing. It is Obama doing the attacking!!!

Drone strike kills six suspected militants in Yemen | Reuters

It was the fifth strike in less than two weeks and follows warnings of potential attacks by militants that pushed Washington to shut missions across the Middle East, and the United States and Britain to evacuate staff from Yemen.

Witnesses and local officials in the province of Shabwa said the drone fired at least six missiles at two vehicles in a remote area some 70 km (50 miles) north of the provincial capital, Ataq. Both vehicles were destroyed.

Residents who rushed to the scene found only charred bodies, they said.

At least 20 suspected militants have been killed since July 28, when a drone strike killed at least four members of Ansar al-Sharia, a local militant group affiliated to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), one of the most active branches of the network founded by Osama bin Laden.

 

[edthecynic]

We should be acting rather than reacting.

Just send a few "Big Uglies" where they are hiding in the uncontrolled area of Yemen. They will get the message.

It's hard to believe someone can be this uninformed, but that is what you get under the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood bubble!

 

[Billo_Really]

Duh...i meant the enemy never sensed fear when W was in charge...the only ones who were fearful were the democrats.

They weren't afraid to hijack 4 of our planes and fly 3 into our buildings.

The guy who threw a shoe at Bush, didn't seem afraid.

Nelson Mandella didn't call Bush an asshole, because he was afraid of what George might do.

 

[Edgetho]

Duh...i meant the enemy never sensed fear when W was in charge...the only ones who were fearful were the democrats.

They weren't afraid to hijack 4 of our planes and fly 3 into our buildings.

The guy who threw a shoe at Bush, didn't seem afraid.

Nelson Mandella didn't call Bush an asshole, because he was afraid of what George might do.

Saddam wasn't afraid of Bush either....

 

[katsung47]

When the enemy senses weakness, they attack - What a joke. It should be:

When the Feds need power and money, they attack with their false flag puppet. After 911,(for war and power - the Patriot Act) Sandy Hook shooting (for gun ban) Boston bombing (to justify local terror that eventually would extends to war on Iran).

This is an extension of Boston bombing plot.

 

[Billo_Really]

Saddam wasn't afraid of Bush either....

No, he was afraid.

That's why he started cooperating with UN officials.

 

[RoadVirus]

Duh...i meant the enemy never sensed fear when W was in charge...the only ones who were fearful were the democrats.

They weren't afraid to hijack 4 of our planes and fly 3 into our buildings.

The guy who threw a shoe at Bush, didn't seem afraid.

Nelson Mandella didn't call Bush an asshole, because he was afraid of what George might do.

Saddam wasn't afraid of Bush either....

And yet, in the end, our troops found him hiding in a hole.

 

[Staidhup]

Bottom line, the threat of terrorism continues uninterrupted, regardless of what the Messiah says. As for Baby Bush, Saddam misjudged his adversary and never considered Bush would actually back up his words with military action, would you if you had buffaloed Papa Bush and Bill Clinton? Moral of the story, don't mess with a strong leader or your going to get your ass whipped! Baby Bush was chastised by the left and media but he wasn't the run of the mill Ivy League educated east coast liberal pansy.