Michelle Malkin » Terror in the Beltway update: Would-be Pentagon bomber reportedly linked to military target shootings; Update: New arrests in Seattle…Shhhh, don’t say “Muslim;” Update: Pentagon bomb suspect’s “Allahu Akbar!” tapes

Terror in the Beltway update: Would-be Pentagon bomber reportedly linked to military target shootings; Update: New arrests in Seattle…Shhhh, don’t say “Muslim;” Update: Pentagon bomb suspect’s “Allahu Akbar!” tapes

By Michelle Malkin • June 22, 2011 05:25 PM

Last fall, I spotlighted several terrifying shooting incidents at D.C.-area Marine buildings and military installations (see here and here). Shots were fired at the Marine Corps Museum in D.C., the Pentagon, a vacant Marine Corps recruiting station in Chantilly, Va, and a Coast Guard recruiting station in Woodbridge, VA.

The shootings remained unsolved…until now, it seems.

NBC-DC reports that the incidents have been tied to Ethiopian-born Marine reservist Yonathan Melaku, who was arrested last week near the Pentagon. InsideNoVa.com has the scoop:

Law enforcement and military sources say forensic evidence links Marine reservist Yonathan Melaku to last fall’s mysterious shootings at military targets around Northern Virginia, including the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle.

Melaku, 22, sparked a security scare Friday after U.S. Park Police saw him in Arlington National Cemetery after dark. Authorities then found his red 2011 Nissan truck parked in a wooded area near the Pentagon, according to an FBI press release.

Police say Melaku’s behavior after he was confronted by police prompted massive road closures during the Friday morning rush hour as officials investigated the contents of his backpack for what they initially feared might be bomb-making materials. They found no explosives. His Alexandria home also was searched.

Forensic evidence found during the investigation links Melaku to five shootings at military targets last year, sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity told www.insidenova.com.

I’ll ask again: When jihad-bent American Muslims target American soldiers on American soil, why does America yawn?

Flashback: Homegrown hate crimes against our troops

Flashback: The massacre at Fort Hood and Muslim soldiers with attitude

Flashback: Muslim soldiers with attitude

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Update 6/23 New arrests…breaking in Seattle…AP and Fox reporting this afternoon that two have been taken into custody in plot on Seattle military installations…

More as details come in.

Update Shhhh, don’t say Muslim…

The Justice Department says two men have been arrested in a plot to attack a military recruiting station in Seattle with machine guns and grenades.

Seattle resident Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, also known as Joseph Anthony Davis, of Seattle, and Walli Mujahidh, also known as Frederick Domingue Jr. of Los Angeles were arrested Wednesday night.

They were scheduled to make initial court appearances Thursday on terrorism and firearms charges.

Investigators say the two men planned to attack a station in Seattle where military enlistees are processed. The building, on East Marginal Way, also houses a daycare.

They could have been named “Jihad al-Jihadi” and the Left media would still whitewash their root cause out of the story…

Fun fact: There was a homegrown jihadi named Abujihaad. Remember?

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Update 6/23 Back to the Pentagon bomber suspect…I know you will be shocked by revelations of his “Allahu Akbar!” tapes…hat tip Cameron Gray…

A Marine Corps reservist arrested in a security scare near the Pentagon last week was charged Thursday in a series of pre-dawn shootings at military buildings in the Washington area last year.

Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they found bomb-making materials in a backpack carried by 22-year-old Yonathan Melaku as well as inside his home. They also said authorities discovered a video he took of himself firing shots outside one building last fall and repeatedly saying the Arabic words “Allahu Akbar,” which means “God is Great.”

He was detained for trespassing inside Arlington National Cemetery early Friday and was found with a quantity of ammonium nitrate, which is widely used in explosives; a spiral notebook containing references to al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden; a can of black spray paint; two cans of Rust-Oleum; and spent 9 mm shell casings.

In a subsequent search of his Alexandria home, officials said they found in his bedroom closet a typed list titled “Timer” with items an FBI bomb technician said were consistent with the requirements for “a time power unit and firing mechanism of an improvised explosive device.”

“Those items, combined with ammonium nitrate, would in fact make up several significant components required for the manufacture of an IED,” according to the affidavit.

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#1

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:31 pm, letget said:

Oh dear, dear nan says we can’t profile and holder will send his legal team to help this little darling out with defense.
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#2

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:32 pm, Iowa Guy said:

Must be a tea partier.
#3

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:34 pm, Yumpin Yoda said:

Does this not highlight the uselessness of Department of Homeland Security and specifically, the Transportation Security Administration?

Let’s put our time and effort into profiling and watching the move of every jihadist wanna-be instead of having Grandma and Sister Mary whatever getting felt up at the airport.
#4

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:48 pm, Blackstone said:

Let’s not jump to conclusions, now.

(unless you’re jumping to the conclusion that this wasn’t motivated by Islam, or that the authorities acted stupidly, then it’s OK)
#5

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:49 pm, babiesgrandma said:

I’m surprised this was ‘leaked’ on a late Friday afternoon… so no news circulation could pick it up throughout the weekend.
#6

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:49 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

Flashback: Muslim soldiers with attitude

Ali A. Mohamed. Mohamed, a major in the Egyptian army, immigrated to the U.S. in 1986 and joined the U.S. Army while a resident alien. This despite being on a State Department terrorist watch list before securing his visa. An avowed Islamist, he taught classes on Muslim culture to U.S. Special Forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., and obtained classified military documents. He was granted U.S. citizenship over the objections of the CIA.

A former classmate, Jason T. Fogg, recalled that Mohamed was openly critical of the American military. “To be in the U.S. military and have so much hate toward the U.S. was odd. He never referred to America as his country.”

Soon after he was honorably discharged from the Army in 1989, Mohamed hooked up with Osama bin Laden as an escort, trainer, bagman and messenger. Mohamed used his U.S. passport to conduct surveillance at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi; he later pled guilty to conspiring with bin Laden to “attack any Western target in the Middle East” and admitted his role in the 1998 African embassy bombings that killed more than 200 people, including a dozen Americans.

Ain’t multiculturalism grand?
#7

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm, babiesgrandma said:

I meant I’m surprised it WASN’T leaked on a Friday afternoon. sorry.
#8

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm, walterc said:

Those darn Sarah Palin worshipers spreading the hate again.
#9

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:51 pm, ClearlyNow said:

Outrageous. How much longer will we permit it be politically correct for domestic terrorists to target our service men and women?
#10

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:52 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

Where were the lawyers? Aren’t they supposed to protect us from these terrorists?
#11

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:02 pm, Hangfire said:

He was granted U.S. citizenship over the objections of the CIA.

WHO in congress was his patron?

If he was granted citizenship over the CIA’s objections, he must have had friends in high places!
#12

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:03 pm, Yumpin Yoda said:

Hangfire said:
He was granted U.S. citizenship over the objections of the CIA.
WHO in congress was his patron?

If he was granted citizenship over the CIA’s objections, he must have had friends in high places!

Or, it could have been abject stupidity as there’s an awful lot of that around.
#13

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:14 pm, Truesoldier said:

O/T….Hot on the heels of Weinergate, the Dems follow up with Alcee Hastings…

WASHINGTON—A congressional ethics panel is investigating allegations that Florida Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings sexually harassed a member of his staff, according to people familiar with the matter.
#14

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:14 pm, hawkeye54 said:

Ain’t multiculturalism grand?

If it continues unabated it will ~~destroy~~ fundamentaly transform the US.

That’s the grand plan anyway.
#15

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:15 pm, babiesgrandma said:

Pasadena Phil said:
Where were the lawyers? Aren’t they supposed to protect us from these terrorists?

I’m sure a sternly worded letter from the lawyers will suffice…
#16

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:16 pm, rambler said:

Janet was too busy looking for those domestic christian paramilitary types to bother with islamic American haters.
#17

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:27 pm, passingruffian said:

Bill Ayers must be very proud of this courageous young man.
#18

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:32 pm, spaceycakes said:

Janet is too busy making sure our border agents aren’t doing anything to hurt illegals’ feelings.
#19

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:36 pm, Marshall_Will said:

A former classmate, Jason T. Fogg, recalled that Mohamed was openly critical of the American military.

I’m sure it was just the typical G.I kickin’ & moaning. You know, chow sucks, cancelled the movie at the base theater. That kind of thing.
#20

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:37 pm, tre said:

I’ll ask again: When jihad-bent American Muslims target American soldiers on American soil, why does America yawn?

Because they’re too busy reading Sarah Palin’s emails.
#21

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:37 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Hangfire said:
He was granted U.S. citizenship over the objections of the CIA.
WHO in congress was his patron?

Who indeed. You seem to have some exposure in this arena, without naming names, how would this typically work?
#22

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:38 pm, hawkeye54 said:

I’m sure a sternly worded letter from the lawyers will suffice…

to the LEOs that made the arrest, no doubt.

Janet is too busy making sure our border agents aren’t doing anything to hurt illegals’ feelings.

So much so, she’s ordered the agents’ beanbag guns to be replaced with supersoakers for the coming summer months.
#23

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:41 pm, bjc said:

*He just can’t help himself, it’s the Islam in him after all!
*The truth hurts, but political correctness kills; The truth is, is that we are already in a worldwide holy war, and the enemy is fundamental Islam, not any other kind or type as cya’d by politicians; Not recognizing this truth will not make it go away, and when people see the Middle East truly on fire in a few months, with Israel being the epicenter, then we in the west will actually have to deal with it!
#24

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:44 pm, hawkeye54 said:

When jihad-bent American Muslims target American soldiers on American soil, why does America yawn?

Certain entities within government and media want us to be lulled to sleep and remain unconcerned about the latent dangers of our domestic jihadis, and do not want us alert and ready to respond to the coming turmoil brought about, at least in part, by them.

It seems something’s to be gained by not letting a self-made crisis go to waste, and taking political advantage of it. Or at least that is what is intended.

However, the progressives usually don’t plan for the associated unintended consequences.
#25

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Authorities then found his red 2011 Nissan truck parked in a wooded area near the Pentagon,

What does a guy not bright enough to think a “wooded area near the Pentagon” wouldn’t be closely watched, driving a 2011? The Reserves pay better than I remember?
#26

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:52 pm, T-Bone said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:37 pm, Marshall_Will said:
Hangfire said:
He was granted U.S. citizenship over the objections of the CIA.
WHO in congress was his patron?
Who indeed. You seem to have some exposure in this arena, without naming names, how would this typically work?

First, you find some Chinese laundrymen in Chinatown. Then you give money to Hillary and Bill. Then you complete some fraudulent paperwork showing that each of these Chinese workers gave the allowable limit to the candidate of their choice.

In return, depending on how much cash you can bundle, you will receive either, US citizenship for selected individuals, US nuclear secrets, or supercomputer technology.

But wait, don’t order yet. You also get fee entry to the Clinton library for life.

And if you order today, you will also recieve either a good job with a hedge fund or a date night with Monica Lewinsky or Anthony Weiner.
#27

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:04 pm, Hangfire said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:52 pm, T-Bone said:
And if you order today, you will also recieve either a good job with a hedge fund or a date night with Monica Lewinsky or Anthony Weiner.

We’ve all seen recent pics of Weiner. I’d have to see a recent pic of Lewinsky to make up my mind.
#28

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:09 pm, T-Bone said:

Although she will wear a blue dress, you could be blindfolded and still enjoy the stimulus.

In fact, maybe we do need a recent picture to see if the blindfold is a requirement.
#29

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:14 pm, bjc said:

I’d have to see a recent pic of Lewinsky to make up my mind.

Viewer #1:”Hey, is that a sows ear?”
Viewer #2:”Well, it sure ain’t a silk purse!”
#30

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:15 pm, 24Klady said:

“CIA objections”, which is chilling and leaves the door open to so many questions?

So far I’ve not seen a thing on the story, anywhere but here. We’re so busy covering FLOTUS’s trip to Africa, Cassie Anthony’s trial for killing her precious daughter, and AlGore trying (one more time) to be relevant again.

This will either be buried newswise, or glossed over by the media for breaking news about ‘Bambi’s speech tonight.
#31

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:19 pm, Hangfire said:

You seem to have some exposure in this arena, without naming names, how would this typically work?

We were about to dishonorably discharge a young sailor for multiple transgressions, including unauthorized absence and thefts. He had been to CO’s mast 3 times within a year, and treated with kid gloves each time because he was a minority (I know, prove it! I can’t.).

As he was being processed out, a letter was received by the Group commander (a One-Star) recommending that the charges against the young sailor, and the findings, be “closely re-examined.”

The letter was from the Governor of Virginia, the kid’s home state (and, curiously enough, also a minority).

The sailor was then “verbally reprimanded,” given a suspended bust, and sent to a new command in Florida.

The last I heard, he was doing 20 in a Georgia prison, 2nd degree murder, of his fiance.
#32

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:21 pm, Hangfire said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:09 pm, T-Bone said:
Although she will wear a blue dress, you could be blindfolded and still enjoy the stimulus.

Well…..if I was blindfolded, it could be Weiner….
#33

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:23 pm, rocketman said:

**
This Marine Corps Reservest must be loco en la cabeza. One thing Marines do very well is shoot rifles and pistols. Nobody was shot during the D.C. shootings–just windows, etc.
***
And Malaku didn’t have any real explosives or poisons in his “kit” either. And wandering around Arlington Cemetery after dark?
***
Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was nuts also. But he came up with a plan that worked, and was smart enough to shoot and kill. This guy just seems stupid.
***
Must be a Jihadi occupational hazard thang.
***
John Bibb
***
#34

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:27 pm, happyscrapper said:

I’ll say it again…Islam is NOT COMPATIBLE with a free/secular society. The more moolsums we allow in here, the less safe we all are. We need to stop letting them pour in here from their sandbox countries. All they know is 3rd century cultism. They don’t understand freedom and liberty and they certainly don’t understand our history. What can they possibly contribute here besides division and fear?
#35

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:29 pm, hawkeye54 said:

This Marine Corps Reservest must be loco en la cabeza.

The “loco en la cabeza” is certainly a Jihadi trademark.
#36

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:33 pm, hawkeye54 said:

The more moolsums we allow in here, the less safe we all are.

I believe that is the intent.

What can they possibly contribute here besides division and fear?

Oh, terror, death and destruction, leading to the justification for martial law, seizing of private arms, limits on our freedom and the promised fundamental transformation being planned and carried out coming to fruition.
#37

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:35 pm, mattymatt10 said:

HOORAY FOR DIVERSITY!

$10 says he can’t drive, either.
#38

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:36 pm, Hangfire said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:27 pm, happyscrapper said:
What can they possibly contribute here besides division and fear?

Um…..taxi drivers?
#39

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:

ok guys; where is a great, romantic vacation spot for a couple who love nature and seclusion (read: no kids) someplace warm and tropical for a 25th anniversary?
#40

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:47 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Hangfire said:

“closely re-examined.”

Sounds suspiciously like “particular consideration”. Wow, great background. Fills in lots of blanks. I served w/ lots of really great Filipino guys, that were frankly from some very wealthy families.

The kids wanted to be in the Nav like they wanted a hole in the head BUT… dad was a senator after all? And he pulled a lot of strings to get in you IN you ungrateful little..!?

Sure, they were brats and nothing more. Most came up through proper channels and were among the most dedicated guys I’ve known, before or since! But from either end of the spectrum, if they played, they paid.
#41

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:51 pm, Retiredtopo said:

Where did he learn to shoot? Why the same place Lee Harvey Oswald and Charles Starkweather did!
#42

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:55 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

If you want to listen to something hilarious, local jocks John and Ken have besieged Burbank CA assemblyman Mike Gato’s office to deliver food because he complained that he can’t feed his family because they no longer get paid if they fail to pass a budget.

Naturally, Gato’s goons have barricaded the doors and threatened John and Ken. Great stuff.
#43

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:56 pm, bjc said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:

*We went to St. Johns, Virgin Islands for our 25th, but it was in the winter months, low 80′s and a wonderful getaway, all in all.
#44

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:02 pm, happyscrapper said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:
ok guys; where is a great, romantic vacation spot for a couple who love nature and seclusion (read: no kids) someplace warm and tropical for a 25th anniversary?

I’m sure hangfire or AlohaGuy have guest rooms!
#45

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:49 pm, Barred said:

Spacycakes, not sure how far you want to go but Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is great as is Amanyara in Turks & Caicos.
#46

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:58 pm, AlohaGuy said:

I’m sure hangfire or AlohaGuy have guest rooms!

She said romantic…
#47

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:59 pm, Hangfire said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:02 pm, happyscrapper said:
I’m sure hangfire or AlohaGuy have guest rooms!

Actually, I do, but I recommend the Big Island or Maui, or even Kauai.

If you come to Oahu, you’ll be spending half your vacation in traffic.
#48

On June 22nd, 2011 at 9:01 pm, Barred said:

Spacycakes=Spaceycakes, sorry should preview
#49

On June 22nd, 2011 at 9:02 pm, mondamay said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:

ok guys; where is a great, romantic vacation spot for a couple who love nature and seclusion (read: no kids) someplace warm and tropical for a 25th anniversary?

My wife is not a kid person, and we found lots of nice things to do in Hawaii. I only remember her mentioning a kid maybe one time the whole time we were there.

I seem to recall they had some adult-only resorts there as well.

We’re hoping to go back for 5th or 10th, although 5th isn’t looking good since it is only months away and the money isn’t exactly boiling out of our wallets.
#50

On June 22nd, 2011 at 9:07 pm, AlohaGuy said:

Actually Hawaii is a great spot to vacation, and your money stays closer to home before being shipped to China. Kids most places in the summer, but at expensive resorts they are pretty well behaved.

Lanai?

Waikiki – high end?
#51

On June 22nd, 2011 at 9:41 pm, heroyalwhyness said:

#37 mattymatt10 said:

$10 says he can’t drive, either.

CBS News affiliate WUSA-TV in Washington reports that

Melaku served as a motor vehicle operator

with the Marine Reserve.

At the 30 second mark of this Fox News video report [aired Friday last week], it is disclosed that Melaku was upset he couldn’t find work, having expressed difficulty in obtaining the appropriate license (on waiting list) for driving his father’s cab.

However, in the earlier 5pm MyFoxDC video report,Reporter Paul Wagner (Alexandria Section of Fairfax) states @ about the 3:30 mark:

We have noticed them [FBI] going into some of the cars that are parked here. You can’t see them, but just on the other side of that tent there are three vehicles including a taxi cab and the taxi cab is parked inside the garage. Neighbors tell us that they have seen Melaku driving that taxi cab.”
#52

On June 22nd, 2011 at 9:54 pm, Republicanvet said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 8:49 pm, Barred said:

Spacycakes, not sure how far you want to go but Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is great as is Amanyara in Turks & Caicos.

St. Lucia was great, but given the incredible crime rate on tourists, I would suggest St. Johns, Guadalupe, St. Thomas, etc.
#53

On June 22nd, 2011 at 10:05 pm, txvet2 said:

Completely off topic, but Michelle’s website was just removed from my Yahoo homepage.
#54

On June 22nd, 2011 at 10:13 pm, Blackstone said:

I’ll ask again: When jihad-bent American Muslims target American soldiers on American soil, why does America yawn?

Rest assured, they wouldn’t be yawning if it were the soldiers taking shots at American Muslims. Pretty sick, huh?
#55

On June 22nd, 2011 at 10:37 pm, 1ConcernedMom said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:56 pm, bjc said:
On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:
*We went to St. Johns, Virgin Islands for our 25th, but it was in the winter months, low 80′s and a wonderful getaway, all in all.

St. John’s is beautiful! Not sure when you’ll be celebrating, but congratulations on so many years together!
#56

On June 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

The Religion of Pieces strikes again and again our feckless, gutless wonders wimp out. Oh well I am on a mountain at 7K feet-hopefully no moslems here. We are varmint shooting; these wolf/coyote hybrids sort of look like mullahs but one does wish to seem flippant nor insensative.

17hmr: good for critters and jihad johns.
#57

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:46 am, JHSII said:

Nothing to see here, move along, move along… (sigh)
#58

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:10 am, Randy in Richmond said:

Call me old-fashioned but I attempted to confirm Melaku’s religion before using it in a blog post recently. Other than a brief reference on Foxnews.com I have been unable to find any mention of his being a Muslim. Now Michelle also reports this with no link confirming him to be Muslim. Can someone provide a confirmation of the fact that he is a Muslim. Thanks
#59

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:51 am, BB said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:27 pm, happyscrapper said:

I’ll say it again…Islam is NOT COMPATIBLE with a free/secular society.

Never was, never will be.
#60

On June 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 am, stillontheroad said:

When you find yourself in danger,
When you’re threatened by a stranger,
When it looks like you will take a lickin’,
(puk, puk, puk, puk)
There is someone waiting,
Who will hurry up and rescue you,
just Call for Steadman holder!
(puk, ack!)
Fred, if you’re afraid you’ll have to overlook it,
Besides you knew the job was dangerous when you took it
(puk, ack!)
He will drink his super sauce
And throw the bad guys for a loss
And he will bring them in alive and kickin’
(puk, puk, puk, puk)
There is one thing you should learn
When there is no one else to turn to
Call for Steadman Holder!
(puk, puk, puk, puk)
Call for Steadman Holder!
(puk, ack!)
#61

On June 23rd, 2011 at 8:37 am, JP Grimm said:

Most MSM accounts focus on his status as a Marine reservist. What? Being a naturalized American citizen jihadist isn’t newsworthy?
#62

On June 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 am, RedDog said:

akbar!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nappy: Be on the look out for renegade Baptists and other wingnuts. That is all.
#63

On June 23rd, 2011 at 8:40 am, RedDog said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 am, stillontheroad said:

LOL.
#64

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:09 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

NBC-DC reports that the incidents have been tied to Ethiopian-born Marine reservist Yonathan Melaku, who was arrested last week near the Pentagon.

Nappy: See, the system worked! So shut your pieholes!
#65

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 am, Dexter Alarius said:

Authorities found no explosives but found a notebook in which “al-Qaida” and “Taliban Rules” were written. The context is unclear, but authorities do not believe Melaku has ties to any terrorist organizations, the Associated Press reported.

Well, I suspect there’s one tie: Islam.

They have apparently learned NOTHING from the Maj. Hasan case!

God help us. “Diversity” and “Political Correctness” are killing us.
#66

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:19 am, John Deaux said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:
ok guys; where is a great, romantic vacation spot for a couple who love nature and seclusion (read: no kids) someplace warm and tropical for a 25th anniversary?

Depending on how secluded, St Thomas would be the first choice, Turks and Caicos the second.
#67

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:29 am, spaceycakes said:

thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve kinda ruled out the Caribbean & Hawaii though due to the amount of tourists. We looked at Bora Bora, Bali & Fiji. Anyone been to any of those?
#68

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:48 am, happy2behere said:

Spacey, you have excellent taste, so I recommend the Mauna Kea Beach Resort Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii. And/or The Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel next door, which is a bit less expensive, but is an outstanding place. Both have fabulous private beaches and they share one of the most beautiful golf courses in Hawaii. Several top restuarants are located nearby, like Roy’s and Merriman’s. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has few kids. Hapuna Prince has a bit more but the place is so spread out, you don’t notice. I’ve been getting emails lately from Hapuna Prince with some enticing special offers, if you go, get the package with the breakfast. Mahalo.
#69

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:57 am, Ray said:

Wilders found not guilty of inciting hatred

Thank You Jesus

Anti-Islam campaigner and MP Geert Wilders has been found not guilty of charges of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims and non-westerm immigrants by judges in Amsterdam.

The court ruled that some of Wilders’ statements were insulting, shocking and on the edge of legal acceptibility, but that they were made in the broad context of a political and social debate on the multi-cultural society.

Talk of a tsunami of Muslims is ‘blunt and humiliating’ but is ‘not subversive and does not incite to hatred or discrimination’, the court said. And Wilders’ 17- minute video compilation Fitna could lead to feelings of hatred, but Wilders himself had not generated this feeling, the court said.

Victory

In a reaction, Wilders said the verdict was a victory for freedom of speech. ‘You can criticise Islam. I have not been silenced,’ he said.

‘Sometimes I meant to be coarse and denigrating,’ he said. ‘In a political debate you must be able to say what you like.’

However, lawyer Gerard Spong, who was instrumental in getting the case heard, said he was disappointed because he feels Wilders did go too far with some of his statements.

Context

‘The abusive language about Islam and the artificial distinction between Islam and Muslims have one effect: contributing to hatred of Muslims,’ he said. The judge’s ruling that such statements fall within the context of a broad debate are vague, Spong said, and raised the question ‘what is the context?’

Alexander Pechtold, leader of the D66 Liberal party, said the ruling could not be seen as a licence to incite hatred, even for politicians. And Christian Democrat parliamentary party leader Sybrand van Haersma Buma said the CDA is committed to debate on the basis of respect and decency and would continue to criticise Wilders if he is unnecessarily insulting.

Tilburg law professor Theo de Roos told news agency ANP the trial was a test case for prosecution on the basis of inciting hatred. ‘This trial shows you have to go very far before you can be found guilty. Only actual threats are no longer legally admissable,’ he said.

Blunders

The case began on October 4 last year, but collapsed after three weeks when a special legal panel ruled the judges may have shown partiality following a string of legal blunders. New judges were then sworn in and the case was heard again this year.

The anti-racism groups which pressed the prosecution department to take the case to trial are now planning to take their complaint to the EU court of human rights and the UN, according to media reports.
#70

On June 23rd, 2011 at 10:08 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:29 am, spaceycakes said:

What’s wrong with Cuddles And Bubbles at the Cape Of Cod in Massachusetts? I could swing by and say Hey!
#71

On June 23rd, 2011 at 10:38 am, beekers said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:

It may not be tropical, but Door County, WI is really beautiful. I highly recommend the Fish Creek area – there’s cute B&B’s, shops, restaurants, you can hike Peninsula State Park (complete with pretty beaches and a nifty lighthouse open for tours). The fiance and I are talking about going there for our honeymoon (he doesn’t really do flying and it’s only about 3 hours from home). Good luck and congrats!
#72

On June 23rd, 2011 at 11:45 am, RedDog said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 10:38 am, beekers said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said:

It may not be tropical, but Door County, WI is really beautiful. I highly recommend the Fish Creek area…

Egads. Lyme Disease central is it not?
#73

On June 23rd, 2011 at 11:51 am, Rjulio said:

What I want to know is how is it that all these a$$ holes from africa get into this country? Why do we let them in? Damn, it’s so infuriating to think that we do this to ourselves. Who is in charge of this crap?
#74

On June 23rd, 2011 at 11:57 am, Ray said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 9:29 am, spaceycakes said:
thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve kinda ruled out the Caribbean & Hawaii though due to the amount of tourists. We looked at Bora Bora, Bali & Fiji. Anyone been to any of those?

spaceycakes,
Star Clipper Cruises is a great way to see the smaller islands. Much fewer turistos and kids. The crew on the Star Clipper almost outnumbers the passangers. We loved it.

Also, Bali is great, or was great 15 years ago.

Fiji is next on our list.
#75

On June 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

Spaceycakes: try Death Valley-there is no one there in July/August
#76

On June 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm, Ellyk said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Authorities then found his red 2011 Nissan truck parked in a wooded area near the Pentagon,
What does a guy not bright enough to think a “wooded area near the Pentagon” wouldn’t be closely watched?

Well, maybe he just had to go to the bathroom. If he were overheard to be chanting allah akbar 30 or so times – then that could be it for sure. Those other places he shot at, well, they were probably just overcrowded. You know, having to “hold it” while waiting for the loo to free up can cause major issues with your kidneys!
#77

On June 23rd, 2011 at 3:49 pm, FirstSkirt said:

Spaceycakes: Please consider a trip to a great beach in the U.S. Our country could use the money – heh…Congrats on a very successful marriage. I am approaching 30 myself (can’t believe its been that many years.
#78

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Update!

Investigators say the two men planned to attack a station in Seattle where military enlistees are processed. The building, on East Marginal Way, also houses a daycare.

Collateral damage right? Sick b@stards. To be perfectly honest, these clowns are missing their intended target by a country mile. Recruiters have all the -qualified- people they can handle and most “walk-ups” not only haven’t been inducted, most won’t qualify to begin with!

There’s no investment on the part of the military, they’ve taken no oath and the other half mistook it for a coffee house?
#79

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:07 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

Obama Ahkbar! Obama Ahkbar! Obama is going Jihad on Americans! He’s gonna raise your taxes and shove his race card down your throat if you resist.

Obama Ahkbar! Obama Ahkbar!
#80

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:12 pm, John Deaux said:

Seattle resident Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, also known as Joseph Anthony Davis, of Seattle, and Walli Mujahidh, also known as Frederick Domingue Jr. of Los Angeles were arrested Wednesday night.

Weird. I wonder why these guys changed their names?
#81

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:24 pm, NavyGal said:

I’d bet two dollars to a doughnut that if members of a white supremacy group were caught planning an attack on a m0$que that the LSM would be screaming its head off about the ‘home-grown’ terrorists. Were these two in Seattle possibly radicalized in prison? Hmmm.
#82

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:25 pm, hawkeye54 said:

What I want to know is how is it that all these a$$ holes from africa get into this country? Why do we let them in?

They get fast-tracked, with little or no investigation on their background, in courtesy of our State Department, bending over backwards for certain organizations, sponsoring them, often, as refugees and/or asylum seekers from war-torn areas where we are or have been militarily involved: the Balkans, Somalia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, etc. What is the common denominator linking these areas? And why are groups of these transplants often relocated in unsuspecting smaller communities spread across flyover country?

Inquiring minds want to know.
#83

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:27 pm, EUrow said:

http://www.thelocal.de/national/20110621-35787.html

pipe bombs in Spielplatz.

nothing to see here, though.

nor with the Riechstag plane plot.
nor with the incident at the airport.
#84

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm, Major O said:

Investigators say the two men planned to attack a station in Seattle where military enlistees are processed. The building, on East Marginal Way, also houses a daycare.

That’s the MEPS station where I swore my oldest son into the USMC 2 years ago. There are checkpoints in the building, as I recall, but probably not enough for a determined and heavily armed duo like they describe in the article.
#85

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:35 pm, Major O said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm, spaceycakes said: ok guys; where is a great, romantic vacation spot for a couple who love nature and seclusion (read: no kids) someplace warm and tropical for a 25th anniversary?

Nevis.
#86

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm, Marshall_Will said:

ThunderHawkk said:
Obama Ahkbar! Obama Ahkbar! Obama is going Jihad on Americans!

Doesn’t get any better than that. Or as Ellyk suggests, maybe they just had to go to the bathroom really bad? Resident trolls will challenge our ODS as ‘likely’ children would not have even been present at that late hour..?

Not to diminish these Jihadist’s resolve, but basically this is the same level of ‘courage’ required to take a potshot at a road sign. On Hwy 395, 78 miles outside of Tonopah. At night.
#87

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:49 pm, Ray said:

IRS awakes!

A small step in the right direction.

The IRS has stripped the embattled Council on American-Islamic Relations of its tax-exempt status after the nation’s most prominent Muslim group withheld donor records from the government.
#88

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm, Darthnoob said:

Yonathan Melaku

Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif

Walli Mujahidh

Hmmmm if only there was some common thread connecting these men. What could it be?
#89

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:54 pm, SignPainterGuy said:

This morning, in the local Fishwrap of Record (oops, they recently lost their “of Record” status to a smaller county paper) a 6 paragraph story about the “Reservist tied to DC-area shootings” mentions Melaku is a naturalized US citizen from Ethiopia, a marine reservist, a suspect in some car break-ins, but waits till the 5th paragraph to claim he probably has no ties to al-Qaida or any other terrorist org.

They never mention anywhere the word “muslim”, nor “islam”. Fascinating !
#90

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm, Hiraghm said:

On June 22nd, 2011 at 5:49 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

Flashback: Muslim soldiers with attitude

In 9 AD, 3 Roman Legions were wiped out by German barbarians led by Arminius. The fool commanding the Romans was Varus.

Varus’ opponent, Arminius, was handed over to the Romans along with his brother Flavus,[21][22] as tribute by his father and chieftain of the noblest house in the tribe of the Cherusci Segimerus[23] the Conqueror,[24] as result of the attacks of Drusus I in 11–9 BCE, had lived in Rome as a hostage in his youth, where he had received a military education and had even been given the rank of Equestrian.

History repeats. Again.
#91

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:15 pm, Ron said:

Makes you think, is there a profile that fits here? Could it be they’re all … radical Christians? No, no, that’s not it. Maybe they’re radical Jews? No, not that either. What’s left?
#92

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:18 pm, Marsh626 said:

Once again, Michelle brings the truth that the Left tries to hide.
#93

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:20 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Ron said:
Makes you think, is there a profile that fits here?

Like Michelle says: It’s another Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday… and, guess what? I believe she suggested ‘Mormons’ at one point?
#94

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:21 pm, AlohaGuy said:

We looked at Bora Bora, Bali & Fiji. Anyone been to any of those?

Fiji is the most humid place I have ever been.

happy2behere said:

Spacey, you have excellent taste, so I recommend the Mauna Kea Beach Resort Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii. And/or The Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel next door, which is a bit less expensive, but is an outstanding place. Both have fabulous private beaches and they share one of the most beautiful golf courses in Hawaii.

Neither has a private beach. All beaches in Hawaii are public. The Mauna Kea used to be nasty about access to the beach, but if you’re a guest….The beaches they front have been on the “Best Beaches in America” list though.

If you refuse to spend your Federal Reserve notes here where we can package and ship them to China, Australia has secluded beaches with your own personal sharks and salt-water crocs.
#95

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:23 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

Okay, I won’t say “muslim”. Can I say “musselmen”?
#96

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:24 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:21 pm, AlohaGuy said:

Fiji is the most humid place I have ever been.

More humid that New Orleans in July?
#97

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:28 pm, Marshall_Will said:

Ray said:
IRS awakes!

A small step in the right direction.

I would say it’s a rather large step Ray. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we’ll hear more as the story of the Muslim Mafia unfolds.
#98

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:32 pm, AlohaGuy said:

More humid that New Orleans in July?

Haven’t been to New Orleans in July, but it was unbelievable.
#99

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:38 pm, Blackstone said:

On June 23rd, 2011 at 4:49 pm, Ray said:

The IRS has stripped the embattled Council on American-Islamic Relations of its tax-exempt status after the nation’s most prominent Muslim group withheld donor records from the government.

They’re obviously a bunch of racist Tea Partiers.
#100

On June 23rd, 2011 at 5:41 pm, J S Ragman said:

The Justice Department says two men have been arrested in a plot to attack a military recruiting station in Seattle with machine guns and grenades.

You know, I’ll bet this is all just one big misunderstanding. Let’s give these two guys a shave, haircut, and some new clothes, and turn them loose in North Waziristan, after thanking them for their superb cooperation with US authorities. Maybe we can even get our Pakistani allies to play it up big in the papers, so our other friends in the region know how much we appreciate their help.