Al zarqawi a pentagon psyop

[StoptheMadness1]

"U.S Home audience" targeted for psyop in war on terror. You've seen him on your TV set spouting anti-US retoric touting his machine guns. Boo! are you afraid yet?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/09/AR2006040900890_pf.html

Military Plays Up Role of Zarqawi
Jordanian Painted As Foreign Threat To Iraq's Stability

By Thomas E. Ricks
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, April 10, 2006; A01

The U.S. military is conducting a propaganda campaign to magnify the role of the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, according to internal military documents and officers familiar with the program. The effort has raised his profile in a way that some military intelligence officials believe may have overstated his importance and helped the Bush administration tie the war to the organization responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The documents state that the U.S. campaign aims to turn Iraqis against Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian, by playing on their perceived dislike of foreigners. U.S. authorities claim some success with that effort, noting that some tribal Iraqi insurgents have attacked Zarqawi loyalists.

For the past two years, U.S. military leaders have been using Iraqi media and other outlets in Baghdad to publicize Zarqawi's role in the insurgency. The documents explicitly list the "U.S. Home Audience" as one of the targets of a broader propaganda campaign.

Some senior intelligence officers believe Zarqawi's role may have been overemphasized by the propaganda campaign, which has included leaflets, radio and television broadcasts, Internet postings and at least one leak to an American journalist. Although Zarqawi and other foreign insurgents in Iraq have conducted deadly bombing attacks, they remain "a very small part of the actual numbers," Col. Derek Harvey, who served as a military intelligence officer in Iraq and then was one of the top officers handling Iraq intelligence issues on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told an Army meeting at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., last summer.

In a transcript of the meeting, Harvey said, "Our own focus on Zarqawi has enlarged his caricature, if you will -- made him more important than he really is, in some ways."

"The long-term threat is not Zarqawi or religious extremists, but these former regime types and their friends," said Harvey, who did not return phone calls seeking comment on his remarks.

There has been a running argument among specialists in Iraq about how much significance to assign to Zarqawi, who spent seven years in prison in Jordan for attempting to overthrow the government there. After his release he spent time in Pakistan and Afghanistan before moving his base of operations to Iraq. He has been sentenced to death in absentia for planning the 2002 assassination of U.S. diplomat Lawrence Foley in Jordan. U.S. authorities have said he is responsible for dozens of deaths in Iraq and have placed a $25 million bounty on his head.

So, do you like being targeted for a psyop? It's not even secret anymore, they just openly admit it as the band plays on and more zarqawi tapes come foreward. Oh, but its goooood isn't it? its "targeted against the enemy" right?

Meanwhile the house has passed a horrifying piece of legislation which "would permit security forces at the National Security Agency and the CIA to make warrantless arrests outside the gates of their top-secret campuses." (Link)

I feel so safe knowing this, don't you?

Oh, and don't forget that Bush is set to approve another Dubai deal "which a Dubai-owned company would take control of nine plants in the United States that manufacture parts for American military vehicles and aircraft..." (Link)

I'm just anti-American aren't I... questioning the government... I mean, look at this information, why would anyone question them? They have shown us their trustworthiness so many times.

 

[dilloduck]

"U.S Home audience" targeted for psyop in war on terror. You've seen him on your TV set spouting anti-US retoric touting his machine guns. Boo! are you afraid yet?



So, do you like being targeted for a psyop? It's not even secret anymore, they just openly admit it as the band plays on and more zarqawi tapes come foreward. Oh, but its goooood isn't it? its "targeted against the enemy" right?

Meanwhile the house has passed a horrifying piece of legislation which "would permit security forces at the National Security Agency and the CIA to make warrantless arrests outside the gates of their top-secret campuses." (Link)

I feel so safe knowing this, don't you?

Oh, and don't forget that Bush is set to approve another Dubai deal "which a Dubai-owned company would take control of nine plants in the United States that manufacture parts for American military vehicles and aircraft..." (Link)

I'm just anti-American aren't I... questioning the government... I mean, look at this information, why would anyone question them? They have shown us their trustworthiness so many times.

do you plan to take any action on this new information you have "uncovered" ?

 

[USMCDevilDog]

Ok, now I don't know what to say, but, is this shit for real? Maybe I'm being too gullable or something, but if it is, I've never heard of this and it's kinda scary...

Please tell me that stuff ain't true.

 

[Dr Grump]

do you plan to take any action on this new information you have "uncovered" ?

Such as?

 

[StoptheMadness1]

I'm sorry, USMCDevilDog, I sincerely wish that I could say that it wasn't for real, but it sadly is. I cannot honestly say that it's not real. I know it's extremely painful to have that kind of revelation, I went through the same thing a few years ago. I'll be praying for you.

There are alot of things I wish weren't happening. I feel like we are living in a twighlite zone episode sometimes. There are alot of people that are pretty much out of the loop on certain issues, and at no fault of their own. The mainstream fails to focus attention on stories that are gigantic in proportion, and in turn the American population cannot formulate an accurate picture of the world around them, and are open for abuse and deception.

If you want more just ask, but i'll let this sink in first...

As far as taking action, spread the word on these issues and others like them to as many people as you know. Make a website, make flyers, whatever. The more people know the better. The next step would be to write representatives, but this tactic has failed many, many times. Take to the streets, yell at the top of your lungs from the rooftops?

And another thing, do not be afraid to speak out, as many people I know are. It seems that people are afraid of being branded with undesireable labels, and some may in fact be afraid of consequences from the government. Have courage.

 

[dilloduck]

I'm sorry, USMCDevilDog, I sincerely wish that I could say that it wasn't for real, but it sadly is. I cannot honestly say that it's not real.

There are alot of things I wish weren't happening. I feel like we are living in a twighlite zone episode sometimes. There are alot of people that are pretty much out of the loop on certain issues, and at no fault of their own. The mainstream fails to focus attention on stories that are gigantic in proportion, and in turn the American population cannot formulate an accurate picture of the world around them, and are open for abuse and deception.

If you want more just ask, but i'll let this sink in first...

As far as taking action, spread the word on these issues and others like them to as many people as you know. Make a website, make flyers, whatever. The more people know the better. The next step would be to write representatives, but this tactic has failed many, many times. Take to the streets, yell at the top of your lungs from the rooftops?

And another thing, do not be afraid to speak out, as many people I know are. It seems that people are afraid of being branded with undesireable labels, and some may in fact be afraid of consequences from the government. Have courage.

Well--there's always 'come up with a better idea' but that's not the point here is it? Half the country is supposed to trash the other half of the country so thier trash can run the sinking ship for awhile and give some of the profit to thier buddies.

 

[USMCDevilDog]

I'm sorry, USMCDevilDog, I sincerely wish that I could say that it wasn't for real, but it sadly is. I cannot honestly say that it's not real. I know it's extremely painful to have that kind of revelation, I went through the same thing a few years ago. I'll be praying for you.

There are alot of things I wish weren't happening. I feel like we are living in a twighlite zone episode sometimes. There are alot of people that are pretty much out of the loop on certain issues, and at no fault of their own. The mainstream fails to focus attention on stories that are gigantic in proportion, and in turn the American population cannot formulate an accurate picture of the world around them, and are open for abuse and deception.

If you want more just ask, but i'll let this sink in first...

As far as taking action, spread the word on these issues and others like them to as many people as you know. Make a website, make flyers, whatever. The more people know the better. The next step would be to write representatives, but this tactic has failed many, many times. Take to the streets, yell at the top of your lungs from the rooftops?

And another thing, do not be afraid to speak out, as many people I know are. It seems that people are afraid of being branded with undesireable labels, and some may in fact be afraid of consequences from the government. Have courage.

Ok, it's nice of you and all but damn, it's not that dramatic. Just tell me if it's true or not, I'm not having a revelation lol. You don't gotta pray for me. Just wondering if this shit is for real, and I know you already say it is, I'm asking the rest of the board too. Thanks for the "support" though I guess? LoL

 

[Annie]

Ok, it's nice of you and all but damn, it's not that dramatic. Just tell me if it's true or not, I'm not having a revelation lol. You don't gotta pray for me. Just wondering if this shit is for real, and I know you already say it is, I'm asking the rest of the board too. Thanks for the "support" though I guess? LoL

With something like this, I always try to check out the writer, kind of puts it all in perspective. In this case, there are 5 pages on Google. I read and like the Jawa Report, here's one post from awhile back:

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/169462.php

April 09, 2006
MSM Steps Up Propaganda Campaign Against US Military

How else to explain the grossly offensive way that Washington Post writer Thomas E. Ricks chose to phrase his "exposé" disclosing that [gasp] the American military would like Iraqis to think badly of brutal terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi? [emphasis added to excerpt below]

The U.S. military is conducting a propaganda campaign to magnify the role of the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, according to internal military documents and officers familiar with the program. The effort has raised his profile in a way that some military intelligence officials believe may have overstated his importance and helped the Bush administration tie the war to the organization responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The idea that publicizing the undisputed terrorist acts of Zarqawi in an effort to cut off any support he has among the Iraqi populace is somehow nefarious is ridiculous. This is the man who sawed off Nick Berg's head.

Ricks is likewise outraged that the US "home audience" is part of the "propaganda operation". Horrors! Everyone knows that only mainstream journalists are allowed to target American citizens with propaganda. Actually, Ricks' outrage seems to be jealousy that a New York Times reporter, Dexter Filkins, was given a scoop that Ricks missed out on. Since it wasn't given to Ricks it's not a "tip", it's a "leak".

In his zeal to damage the Bush administration, reporter Ricks has betrayed his profession, as well as his country.

 

[Gunny]

"U.S Home audience" targeted for psyop in war on terror. You've seen him on your TV set spouting anti-US retoric touting his machine guns. Boo! are you afraid yet?



So, do you like being targeted for a psyop? It's not even secret anymore, they just openly admit it as the band plays on and more zarqawi tapes come foreward. Oh, but its goooood isn't it? its "targeted against the enemy" right?

Meanwhile the house has passed a horrifying piece of legislation which "would permit security forces at the National Security Agency and the CIA to make warrantless arrests outside the gates of their top-secret campuses." (Link)

I feel so safe knowing this, don't you?

Oh, and don't forget that Bush is set to approve another Dubai deal "which a Dubai-owned company would take control of nine plants in the United States that manufacture parts for American military vehicles and aircraft..." (Link)

I'm just anti-American aren't I... questioning the government... I mean, look at this information, why would anyone question them? They have shown us their trustworthiness so many times.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

 

[StoptheMadness1]

Update: Zarqawi allowed to escape

http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/us-allowed-zarqawi-to-escape/2006/04/30/1146335608444.html

US 'allowed Zarqawi to escape'

The United States deliberately passed up repeated opportunities to kill the head of al-Qaeda in Iraq, Jordanian-born terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, before the March 2003 US-led invasion of that country.

The claim, by former US spy Mike Scheuer, was made in an interview to be shown on ABC TV's Four Corners tonight.

Zarqawi is often described as a lieutenant of Osama bin Laden, whose supporters masterminded the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington.

Mr Scheuer was a CIA agent for 22 years - six of them as head of the agency's Osama bin Laden unit - until he resigned in 2004.

He told Four Corners that during 2002, the Bush Administration received detailed intelligence about Zarqawi's training camp in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Mr Scheuer claims that a July 2002 plan to destroy the camp lapsed because "it was more important not to give the Europeans the impression we were gunslingers".

"Mr Bush had Zarqawi in his sights almost every day for a year before the invasion of Iraq and he didn't shoot because they were wining and dining the French in an effort to get them to assist us in the invasion of Iraq," he told Four Corners.

Related: Please, pretty please let our boogey man stay free!!

Let Bin Laden stay free, says CIA man

Oh, and by the way, remember the London bombings?

Well, the "mastermind" behind them was working for british intelligence. (Video)

I'm sure its a coincidence that he was working for the MI6 when the bombings happened.

 

[Annie]

Update: Zarqawi allowed to escape



Related: Please, pretty please let our boogey man stay free!!

Let Bin Laden stay free, says CIA man

Oh, and by the way, remember the London bombings?

Well, the "mastermind" behind them was working for british intelligence. (Video)

I'm sure its a coincidence that he was working for the MI6 when the bombings happened.

I think the 'spy's' criticism is much more on the mark than yours. Trying to appease another country(ies) will nearly always be the wrong choice. The insistance on getting 'allies' on board made for a damned if you do, damned if your don't.

 

[StoptheMadness1]

Turkish intelligence: Al-Qaeda, a Secret Service Operation?

The Zaman paper, one of the largest in Turkey has this to say,

http://www.zaman.com/?bl=national&alt=&trh=20050815&hn=22982

A fire in a house near the docks in the southern Turkish city of Antalya has revealed that al-Qaeda was preparing an attack to target Israeli cruise ships. The security operations that followed this fortuitous incident made Turkish security the focus of security agencies all around the world.

Countries facing the al-Qaeda threat are awaiting the intelligence Turkish security is to provide. Amid the smoke from the fortuitous fire emerged the possibility that al-Qaeda may not be, strictly speaking, an organization but an element of an intelligence agency operation. Turkish intelligence specialists agree that there is no such organization as al-Qaeda. Rather, Al-Qaeda is the name of a secret service operation. The concept “fighting terror” is the background of the “low-intensity-warfare” conducted in the mono-polar world order. The subject of this strategy of tension is named as “al-Qaeda.”