Archive | December, 2009
Good News: Undibomber Was Denied British Visa
Perhaps Secretary Napolitano could explain how this fits into her “the system worked” narrative. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the individual who attempted to blow up Northwest Airlines flight 253 over Detroit on Christmas Day, was recently denied a visa by the British government. In fact, the denial of entry occurred not long before “the system” let [...]
Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Napolitano’s Got to Go
27. December 2009
The woman is either: Too incompetent to understand “the system” failed miserably, or Lying through her teeth Either way, she shouldn’t be serving as Secretary of Homeland Security. Anyone who believes (or simply says) that an international terrorist managing to smuggle high-explosives aboard a commercial aircraft, his attack only thwarted by a failed detonator and [...]
Max Baucus: Drunk on the Senate Floor?
27. December 2009
Can’t say for sure as of yet, but if he’s not drunk he’s doing his best impersonation. He’s slurring words, repeating seemingly unimportant phrases, and frequently losing his train of thought. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this guy struggling to place his finger on his nose in an episode of COPS.
Napolitano: You Know What Worked? The System
27. December 2009
Clearly. We had an individual known for his extremist ties, an individual on a terrorist watch list, given permission to board an international, U.S.-bound flight wearing explosive underwear. The only reason his terror attack failed was because of a faulty detonator and vigilant passengers. Oh, and his father happened to notify the federal government about [...]
More on the Christmas Airline Attack Plotter
26. December 2009
We’re getting the first pictures of and background information regarding Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian national and apparent al-Qaeda operative who attempted to detonate an explosive aboard Northwest Airlines flight 253 on Christmas Day. Abdulmutallab, who was born on December 22, 1986, is the son of prominent Nigerian banker Dr. Umaru Abdulmutallab. Dr. Abdulmutallab, 70, [...]
Charges Filed Against Christmas Airline Attack Plotter; Details of Incident
26. December 2009
The Charges Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Al Qaeda-linked man who attempted to detonate an explosive aboard Northwest Airlines flight 253 on Christmas Day, has been charged by the Justice Department with two counts of terror-related activity: Willful attempt to destroy an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; and Willfully placing and [...]
Report: Al Qaeda Behind Christmas Airline Plot
26. December 2009
Al Qaeda leaders in Yemen were behind yesterday’s attempt by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to detonate an explosive aboard Northwest Airlines flight 253 yesterday. That according to a report by ABC News. If accurate, that would mean Abdulmutallab wasn’t lying when he claimed he had ties to the notorious terrorist organization. The most disturbing detail from [...]
This is the reform Americans will soon love?
26. December 2009
This is why I laugh whenever we’re treated to the likes of Harry Reid telling us how Americans, apparently too ignorant at the moment to understand what’s best for themselves, will suddenly love the Senate healthcare reform legislation after its passage. Mark Steyn highlights some of the craptastic measures in the bill: We were told [...]
Major Updates on Attempted Terrorist Attack
25. December 2009
Background here. From what we know so far, 23-year-old Nigerian man Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was aboard Northwest Airlines flight 253, which travels from Amsterdam to Detroit. His original departing location was Lagos, Nigeria. He departed his home country on Thursday, before taking flight 253 on Friday. Abdulmutallab, who was traveling on a one-way ticket, attempted [...]
Man Sets Firecrackers Off on Detroit-Bound Int’l Flight
25. December 2009
A few thoughts after the report. Federal officials and police are interviewing a man, believed to be Nigerian, who allegedly was trying to “explode” a powdery substance aboard a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, injuring himself and two other passengers, law enforcement officials said. Northwest Airlines flight 253 landed safely in Detroit at 11:53 a.m. [...]
27. December 2009
0 Comments