Friday, March 17, 2006
The Iraq Papers
The Iraq Papers have already exposed ties between Saddam and al-Qaeda. Now it's clear that the Taliban were cooperating with Iraqi intelligence.
From Document #CMPC-2003-001488:
In the Name of God the Merciful
Presidency of the Republic
Intelligence Apparatus
To the respectful Mr. M.A.M
Subject: Information
Our source in Afghanistan No 11002 (for information about him see attachment 1) provided us with information that that Afghani Consul Ahmad Dahestani (for information about him see attachment 2) told him the following:
1. That Osama Bin Laden and the Taliban in Afghanistan are in contact with Iraq and it that previously a group from Taliban and Osama Bin Laden group visited Iraq.
2. That America has proof that the government of Iraq and Osama Bin Laden group have shown cooperation to hit target within America.
3. That in case it is proven the involvement of Osama Bin Laden group and the Taliban in these destructive operations it is possible that American will conduct strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
4. That the Afghani Consul heard about the subject of Iraq relation with Osama Bin Laden group during his stay in Iran.
5. In light of this we suggest to write to the Commission of the above information.
Please view… Yours… With regards
Signature:……, Initials : A.M.M, 15/9/2001
Foot note: Immediately send to the Chairman of Commission
The document, dated four days after 9/11 and five days before the U.S. government made explicit to the Taliban its belief that bin Laden and al Qaeda were behind the attack, describes a conversation between an Iraqi intelligence source and the Taliban Afghani Consul. The subject: how the U.S. would retaliate against Iraq, since America has proof that the government of Iraq and Osama Bin Laden group have shown cooperation to hit target(sic) within America.
Captain's Quarters adds:
The Taliban went out of its way to warn Saddam that the US would retaliate against Iraq when we got the proof together. That explicitly shows cooperation between the two governments. Moreover, the same people who sheltered and sponsored Osama bin Laden turned immediately to Saddam after the attacks for coordination on their response. They would have had no reason to do so -- except knowing that Osama and Saddam had a working relationship in fostering terrorist attacks against America.
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Power Line
Michelle Malkin
Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO)
Speaking of the Taliban, Dr. Rusty Shackleford has a video and photo essay on the activities of a certain Yale student's colleagues in Waziristan. Perhaps Yale's admissions board would like to scan the information and see if they can find more recruits of the same calibre as Taliban Man. Warning: contains Taliban Lifestyle™ cultural content.
From Document #CMPC-2003-001488:
In the Name of God the Merciful
Presidency of the Republic
Intelligence Apparatus
To the respectful Mr. M.A.M
Subject: Information
Our source in Afghanistan No 11002 (for information about him see attachment 1) provided us with information that that Afghani Consul Ahmad Dahestani (for information about him see attachment 2) told him the following:
1. That Osama Bin Laden and the Taliban in Afghanistan are in contact with Iraq and it that previously a group from Taliban and Osama Bin Laden group visited Iraq.
2. That America has proof that the government of Iraq and Osama Bin Laden group have shown cooperation to hit target within America.
3. That in case it is proven the involvement of Osama Bin Laden group and the Taliban in these destructive operations it is possible that American will conduct strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
4. That the Afghani Consul heard about the subject of Iraq relation with Osama Bin Laden group during his stay in Iran.
5. In light of this we suggest to write to the Commission of the above information.
Please view… Yours… With regards
Signature:……, Initials : A.M.M, 15/9/2001
Foot note: Immediately send to the Chairman of Commission
The document, dated four days after 9/11 and five days before the U.S. government made explicit to the Taliban its belief that bin Laden and al Qaeda were behind the attack, describes a conversation between an Iraqi intelligence source and the Taliban Afghani Consul. The subject: how the U.S. would retaliate against Iraq, since America has proof that the government of Iraq and Osama Bin Laden group have shown cooperation to hit target(sic) within America.
Captain's Quarters adds:
The Taliban went out of its way to warn Saddam that the US would retaliate against Iraq when we got the proof together. That explicitly shows cooperation between the two governments. Moreover, the same people who sheltered and sponsored Osama bin Laden turned immediately to Saddam after the attacks for coordination on their response. They would have had no reason to do so -- except knowing that Osama and Saddam had a working relationship in fostering terrorist attacks against America.
MORE
Power Line
Michelle Malkin
Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO)
Speaking of the Taliban, Dr. Rusty Shackleford has a video and photo essay on the activities of a certain Yale student's colleagues in Waziristan. Perhaps Yale's admissions board would like to scan the information and see if they can find more recruits of the same calibre as Taliban Man. Warning: contains Taliban Lifestyle™ cultural content.
