Terrorism: Politicians and Victims: December 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

We Stand With Israel

Its our family's hope that Israel will win this new battle in the on-going war against Hamas in Palestine. Will they stop short of victory again? Will they continue to make more concessions to the terrorists? Only to have every concession that they have made used against them by Hamas and Hezbolla. Granted most of these concessions were pushed upon the Israelis by President Carter, Clinton and Bush. But also Israel must have know that they needed to make the concessions to show the world that no matter what they did, the terrorists would still kill their people.

Will it be as the Israels Defense Minister stated, "war to the bitter end".It had to happen sooner or later. Common sense dictates that no rational individual can negotiate with murderers. Especially when those terrorists have repeatedly stated over and over how they will not stop till Israel is destroyed. Would our presidents and politicians allow rockets to be fired from Mexico into Texas on a daily basis? I would hope not. With as weak willed as some of our leaders have become it would not surprise me at all though to be honest. Think Harry Reid, Clinton, Pelosi, ets...

But then again I suspect that many of our leaders are jumping for joy that Israel is is taking action against these terrorists. I hope that our leaders will at least give them verbal support. And will Iran let Hezbollah off the leash to attack Israel as well? But more importantly will Israel have the stamina, courage and conviction to stand up against those nations and groups who are already crying out how brutal and barbaric Israels actions are. Yet in reality Israel is only acting in self-defense. Yet unfortunately there will be women and chiildren killed. And why? Because the terrorists will use them for cover as they always do in their attacks. And also the terrorists know that the liberals and Jew haters here in America will use those deaths to beat Israel over the head with. They are already doing it too in the papers, the TV and on the internet. But will the Israeli haters lay the blame on the terrorists. No. And the same with other nations who despise Israel and the democratic values that Israel represents.

And one of those nations is one of American dubious allies President Saleh of Yemen. Saleh was quoted as saying that the Israeli army "must stop its brutal genocide" in Palestine. And this is coming from the man who uses Al-Qaeda to kill his own people who disagree with him, and to advance his own personal agenda. Saleh has also called a Arab summit to discuss Israels recent attacks and how they are depriving the Palestinians of their "human rights".

That was enough to make me howl with laughter! This petty little dictator makes it a habit to throw reporters, and editors into prison on a regular basis. Lets not forget how he has also kept food and water from the segment of people who have rebelled against his tyranny. Yet he is crying foul against Israel. And this is the wacko that both Clinton and Bush supported. One of Saleh's dreams is to have all of the factions in Palestine to unite against Israel. And he has been working hard on that goal to materialize.

And then their is the "What will Obama do?" question. I have to agree with others that is partly why Israel has attacked in the first place. I think they new what he would do. He would probably want Israel to release more terrorists so they could come back and fight them again, and or to give up more land. Maybe the Israelis who have much more experience and practical sense in dealing terrorists know that freeing killers is not conducive to ones own survival. And that by giving up land today will only be more land that your troops have to re-conquer tomorrow. Or land that the terrorists will fire their rockets from, and use to train other terrorists on to kill your citizens from in the future with.

Either way I back Israel for standing up to the real barbarians who want to destroy one of the finest societies that this planet has ever been witness too.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Al-Qaeda Terrorists Rats Out President Saleh of Yemen

Hamza Ali Saleh al Dhayani an Al-Qaeda terrorist's claims that President Saleh of Yemen has repeatedly ordered terror attacks within Yemen. These attacks according to the terrorist are planned with the help of Saleh's Political Security Organization (PLO). Think Gestapo. With this past September attack by Al-Qaeda on the US Embassy being one of those attacks sanctioned by Saleh to garner foreign support from America and other countries in his so called war on terrorism. It would not be the first time that Saleh has used Al-Qaeda to meet his own agenda.

Al-Dhayani is a wanted fugitive for terrorists attacks in Yemen. He gave the interview to Mareb Press after taking several security precautions to aviod being caught. I for one am inclined to believe him for numerous reasons. Its a know fact that Saleh has placed "reformed" Al-Qaeda" members in the PLO, and his government as well.

This only confirms to me what I have already been told by other Yemenis. And Saleh's own behavior in regards to the USS Cole bombers. The 9/11 Commission Report even states that one of the bombers was released from jail after Bin Laden called the government to secure his release before the attack on the Cole. And lets not forget how one of Saleh's government officials gave three of the future bombers of the Cole a written pass to travel freely so as to be able to gather the necessary equipment to carry out the attack. That came out in court, but was hushed up immediately by Saleh's regime. I am still waiting for an answer as to why our government took no action on that issue.

Dhayani also stated that he met some former Guantanamo inmates while doing some time in a Political Prison in Yemen. He claims that conditions are much worse in Yemen prisons than at Gitmo. That the Yemeni PLO uses torture on a routine basis. And I can bet its not no "waterboarding" either. Their torture is the real deal as they say.

The good news about Dhayani ratting Saleh out is that his interview collaborates what many of American and Yemeni citizens, and analysts have know for years. The Dirty Little Secret that Saleh is playing the middle from both ends. And its way past time for our own government to to stop acting like they do not know it. I had FBI agents tell me the same thing off the record of course. Who were just as frustrated as I was that both Clinton and Bush chose to protect Saleh's crooked regime for political purposes.

I would think now that our government would be having serious doubts as to how long they can continue this charade of claiming that President Saleh is one of the "good guys". Historically when a dictatorship is in its last days, that totalitarian state's violent and oppressive behaviors towards its citizens increases as the state loses more power,and control. And anyone watching Yemen from the outside can see where Saleh is becoming more desperate in his attempts at maintaining his power. Our own government should cut its losses with Saleh's regime now to avoid further embarrassment in the world community for supporting a ruthless dictator with the blood of 17 America sailors and Yemeni citizens on his hands.

I can't help but to relate some of the horror stories I have been told by Yemeni's who have escaped from Saleh's regime. How one man was in prison because he openly criticized Saleh, and was tortured. His son was picked up after he left Yemen, and never heard from again. How angry a Yemeni mother was that America tax dollars bought the guns that killed her son. How other Yemenis had loved ones taken away from them by the Saleh's PLO never to return. And yet another individual who was in the General Peoples Congress in Yemen. He disagreed with something that I want go into now, but he was put in prison and tortured. These people including many more called me to express their support for me and my wife's goal to have our government stop the aid to Yemen. Many still live in fear today that Saleh's PLO agents will find them and either hurt them or their families. Liberals please take note: Saleh's regimes is a real dictatorship, not Bush and America. That's what the Yemenis came here for, the freedoms we have and enjoy everyday.

And this last line is for the Pro Saleh People. I will not be dissuaded by your phone calls, and or implied threats. So enjoy your power trip while you can.
Terrorism: Politicians and Victims at 12/05/2008 12:08:00

Another Terrorists Rats Out Saleh

Hamza Ali Saleh al Dhayani an Al-Qaeda terrorist's claims that President Saleh of Yemen has repeatedly ordered terror attacks within Yemen. These attacks according to the terrorist are planned with the help of Saleh's Political Security Organization (PLO). Think Gestapo. With this past September attack by Al-Qaeda on the US Embassy being one of those attacks sanctioned by Saleh to garner foreign support from America and other countries in his so called war on terrorism. It would not be the first time that Saleh has used Al-Qaeda to meet his own agenda.
Al-Dhayani is a wanted fugitive for terrorists attacks in Yemen. He gave the interview to Mareb Press after taking several security precautions to aviod being caught. I for one am inclined to believe him for numerous reasons. Its a know fact that Saleh has placed "reformed" Al-Qaeda" members in the PLO, and his government as well.
This only confirms to me what I have already been told by other Yemenis. And Saleh's own behavior in regards to the USS Cole bombers. The 9/11 Commission Report even states that one of the bombers was released from jail after Bin Laden called the government to secure his release before the attack on the Cole. And lets not forget how one of Saleh's government officials gave three of the future bombers of the Cole a written pass to travel freely so as to be able to gather the necessary equipment to carry out the attack. That came out in court, but was hushed up immediately by Saleh's regime. I am still waiting for an answer as to why our government took no action on that issue.
Dhayani also stated that he met some former Guantanamo inmates while doing some time in a Political Prison in Yemen. He claims that conditions are much worse in Yemen prisons than at Gitmo. That the Yemeni PLO uses torture on a routine basis. And I can bet its not no "waterboarding" either. Their torture is the real deal as they say.
The good news about Dhayani ratting Saleh out is that his interview collaborates what many of American and Yemeni citizens, and analysts have know for years. The Dirty Little Secret that Saleh is playing the middle from both ends. And its way past time for our own government to to stop acting like they do not know it. I had FBI agents tell me the same thing off the record of course. Who were just as frustrated as I was that both Clinton and Bush chose to protect Saleh's crooked regime for political purposes.
I would think now that our government would be having serious doubts as to how long they can continue this charade of claiming that President Saleh is one of the "good guys". Historically when a dictatorship is in its last days, that totalitarian state's violent and oppressive behaviors towards its citizens increases as the state loses more power,and control. And anyone watching Yemen from the outside can see where Saleh is becoming more desperate in his attempts at maintaining his power. Our own government should cut its losses with Saleh's regime now to avoid further embarrassment in the world community for supporting a ruthless dictator with the blood of 17 America sailors and Yemeni citizens on his hands.
I can't help but to relate some of the horror stories I have been told by Yemeni's who have escaped from Saleh's regime. How one man was in prison because he openly criticized Saleh, and was tortured. His son was picked up after he left Yemen, and never heard from again. How angry a Yemeni mother was that America tax dollars bought the guns that killed her son. How other Yemenis had loved ones taken away from them by the Saleh's PLO never to return. And yet another individual who was in the General Peoples Congress in Yemen. He disagreed with something that I want go into now, but he was put in prison and tortured. These people including many more called me to express their support for me and my wife's goal to have our government stop the aid to Yemen. Many still live in fear today that Saleh's PLO agents will find them and either hurt them or their families. Liberals please take note: Saleh's regimes is a real dictatorship, not Bush and America. That's what the Yemenis came here for, the freedoms we have and enjoy everyday.
And this last line is for the Pro Saleh People. I will not be dissuaded by your phone calls, and or implied threats. So enjoy your power trip while you can.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Senator Cornyn of Texas Fighting to Keep Gitmo Open

Republican Senator Cornyn of Texas opposes giving terrorists the same rights as American citizens. Sounds like common sense right? Because it is! And its the right thing to do as well.

But if Obama has his way he plans to close Guantanamo Bay once and for all. Under the Obama plan some terrorists would be freed back to their respective countries like Yemen. Where they would then be free to join Al-Qaeda again. And just as bad, or if not worse Obama wants to have the remaining terrorists tried with constitutional rights, and open trials. And we all know what that means. Most of them would not even make it to court. Their cases would be thrown out on any number of technical legalities.

Of course this is just what the far left liberals want, and what Obama promised them back in the campaign. Obama has already reneged on some of his promises to the liberals who voted for him. I had hoped that closing Guantanamo Bay was just another empty promise that he would not keep. But it looks like he needs a bone to throw to his liberal supporters to keep them happy. And that bone is Guantanamo Prison. And God knows that his liberal supporters are salivating in anticipation of sinking their teeth into that bone.

Its going to take some extremely brave politicians to see to it that our military members have not fought and died in vain to capture these terrorists just so their leaders can turn around and set them free.

So if you are one of the Americans and or any other nationality that has not forgotten all the real victims of terrorism, then drop Senator Cornyn a quick email to tell him and his staff thanks for fighting the good fight!

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Thank-You To Mr. Soufan, Former FBI Agent

I would like to recognize Mr. Ali Soufan former FBI Agent assigned to the Cole investigation for his courage to speak out about what transpired during and after the attack on the USS Cole on 10/12/00 in Yemen. And also for his perseverance for not only justice for the murdered 17 sailors, and the 39wounded, but his quest for the truth in many of the events related to the the attack on the USS Cole. My wife,and myself thank-you so much. And yes I would think that even our murdered son would think highly of your efforts. The dead cannot speak for themselves, we as his parents, and people like Mr. Soufan have too. A quote from Mr. Soufans recent book named The Black Banners. "To this day what keeps me awake at night is the disgraceful way so many in our government treated the memory of the sailors. I cannot understand the lack of support for our investigations. For reasons unknow, both the Democrats, and Republicans in the White House and in senior government positions tried to ignore what happened to the USS Cole." We as parents who tried in vain in many cases to get answers, and action, can verify Mr. Soufans statement. In my opinion the attack of the USS Cole, the subsequent investigation, and the continued support of Saleh's corupt regime were all forgotten to ward off any political embarrassmnet, and public outrage at the time. But our government is still embarrassed by their lack of action after the Cole attack, and close relationship with the dictator Saleh which is evident by the very little news related to the dire straights that Saleh finds himself in now. And that little bit of news is always positive about the brutal dictator. Never the truth. At the time of the Cole attack our leaders thought that it was just another attack by Al-Qaeda that killed only a few Americans, and could be forgotten. But then 9/11 happened just 10 months later, and all hell broke lose in more ways than one. Our own government did everything possible to hide what had transpired just 10 months before 9/11. And the truth became just another casualty to protect political careers. And that is something that all presidents, and politicians understand as the number one piority, regardless of their parties. And then that other little big problem, Dictator Saleh of Yemen our so called trusted ally who is still a major problem, and embarrassment to the current administration as well. Even after 11 years of still protecting him from all the support and aid that he has given to Al-Qaeda. Not too mention how he treats his own people.

Another terrorists bites the big one! Al-Awlaki was the American born cleric who had tried not only to promote terrorism against his fellow citizens, but had made plans to kill Americans too. His killing was and is good news! Of course the ACLU and Liberals everywhere are upset, but whats new? Of more concern is Obama giving praise to the old and brutal dictator Saleh of Yemen for helping with the hit on al-Awlaki. Saleh had just recently returned back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia where he was recovering from wounds recieved in an attack on him last spring. No one is sure who attacked him, and others in his government, but one thing they do agree on is that Saleh has more enemies in Yemen than he does friends. His own people have been demonstrating for over a half of year now in the hopes to get him, his family members, and croonies de-throned. The demonstrations had been peaceful, but that did not stop Saleh from having his troops open fire on them, and killing some on numerous occassions. The Yemeni people are also demanding that Saleh and his family be tried for crimes against the Yemeni people. Saleh, his family, and thugs have all gotten rich off of the Yemeni people and Yemens dwindling resources. But Obama continues to support the old dictator who is slowly losing more and more control of the country everyday. So far the Yemeni people who have been marching for an end to Saleh's regime have been peaceful. With the major exception that Saleh's goons have killed many of them in the streets, and have jailed many more. Saleh has had a bad habit of using terrorism and Al-Qaida to achieve his goals when the need suited him. He has also used the threat of more terrorism to keep Obama's support. Sooner are later the Yemeni people and all the other factions in Yemen will do away with Saleh. Thats a given. And then Obama, or the next president will have to engage in some heavy damage control for deserting the Yemeni people in favor of an old brutal dictator who only has friends because he can pay them in some form or fashion.

Ahmed al-Quso Another Freed Cole Bomber

Al-Quso another of the freed Cole Bombers leads a charmed life to be sure, regrettably. After he helped to murder our son along with 16 other American sailors, and the wounding of 39 more he was later captured. Tried in one of President Saleh's puppet courts he was given a light sentence for the severity of his crime. He was later freed by Bush's trusted ally Saleh along with the other Cole bombers. Bush did nothing but give Saleh more money, and continued to heap praises upon his old friend Saleh for his help in the war on Terror. Since his release al-quso has been one busy tunnel rat, he has made videos in support of Al-Qaeda, been active in more attacks and has risen up in the ranks as well. A real eager beaver when it comes to killing innocent people. There was a rumour last fall that he had been taken out, but al-quso made a video to dispute that claim. And now its being reported that on 7-14-11 another attempt was made to get the psychotic cave dweller with another air strike that was another miss! It appears that since al-quso was found out to have helped the Christmas Day Bomber back in December of 2009that our government has a renewed intrest in this scumbag. They actually added him to the FBI's most wanted list this past December. Our own government lied to us when they told us that he had escaped. We found out later that he had been released like all the other Cole bombers. Just one more lie to add to the pack of ever growing lies from three different administrations. And how many more freed Cole bombers and freed terrorists from Gitmo are planning and waiting to strike American citizens again. Will we ever learn, or will political careers always come before the safety of Americans. Our military will risk their lives to capture these crazed terrorists, then our presidents set them free, then the terrorists return back to killing and the horrible cycle starts all over again. The lunatics are running the asylum.

Jamal al-Badwai

Up Dated 10/13/10 Yemeni Source Reported last Monday Jamal al-badawi is currently on a hunger strike in prison. As much as I would like to believe that news release, I don't. President Saleh of Yemen has lied too many times when it comes to the Cole Bombers. Just ask President Bush, and the FBI. But then again maybe he is. The report also states that he is demanding his release. Saleh had pardoned him after he was given life in prison for the Cole attack. He had also escaped from prison twice. But then Saleh needed him again and let him out. After that no one could confirm if he was in prison or not. I had Yemenis write me to say that he was walking the streets as a free man. Jamal al-Badawi was one of the terrorists who helped to attack the USS Cole on 10/12/00.

03-07-11

Walid Bin Attash has admitted that he helped to plan the attack on the USS Cole. But he is charged with 9/11. Attash also helped in the 1998 American Embassy bombings along with Al-Nashiri who helped in the Cole attack. The 9/11 Commission Report stated that Bin Laden personally intervened with the Yemeni government officials in 1999 to get Attash out of a Yemeni jail. It was not the first time that President Saleh's regime has helped Al-Qaeda. Attash is currently in Gitmo waiting for his trial. We were hoping that our government would have him stand trial for the Cole attack.

Thank-You Senator Cornyn and Staff for Your Swift Response To Obama Canceling Al-Nashiri's Trial.

Thanks to Senator Cornyn, and his staff for helping my wife and my self in our efforts to obtain a trial for the murderers of our son, and his mates. I called Senator Cornyn's office the day I found out about Obama canceling the trials again. Senator Cornyn and his staff were swift and efficient and their response. Its a shame that President Obama could not be just as swift in bringing the terrorists to trial. Sen. Cornyn Urges Administration To Clarify Inconsistencies & Expedite Trial Of Alleged USS Cole MastermindOn Eve Of Bombing’s 10th Anniversary, Senator Hears From Frustrated Father Of Victim WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates requesting clarification following inconsistent statements by the Administration regarding the status of the prosecution of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda terrorist and alleged mastermind behind the USS Cole bombing on October 12, 2000. According to recent reports, the Department of Justice stated last week that no charges are pending or contemplated against al-Nashiri. However, the DoD stated simultaneously that charges are being developed against him. As the 10th anniversary of the USS Cole bombing—which claimed the lives of 17 U.S. Sailors and wounded dozens more—nears, Sen. Cornyn believes it is unacceptable that the trial of al-Nashiri should be further delayed. Mr. Gary Swenchonis, a Texas resident and father of Petty Officer Gary G. Swenchonis, Jr., who was killed in the bombing, recently contacted Sen. Cornyn to express his deep frustration with the delays. He reported the Obama Administration recently notified him that charges against al-Nashiri were being shelved, causing his family further pain and heartache 10 years after the loss of their loved one. The full text of the letter is as follows: The Honorable Robert Gates Secretary of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1000 Dear Secretary Gates: I write today to express my serious concern regarding recent reports that the Obama Administration is making efforts to once again shelve the trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda terrorist and alleged mastermind behind the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole. Further delay of justice is unacceptable. I request that you provide an explanation of the current status of al-Nashiri’s trial. As you know, the bombing of the USS Cole was a heinous terrorist act which claimed the lives of 17 U.S. Sailors and wounded 37 others. Although charges were brought against al-Nashiri in 2008, the Obama Administration chose to withdraw the charges in February 2009. Subsequently, on November 13, 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder announced his decision that the prosecution of al-Nashiri would be pursued before a military commission. According to Attorney General Holder’s remarks, this decision was rendered following not only his personal review, but in consultation with you. However, according to a Washington Post article on August 26, 2010, the Department of Justice (DoJ) recently stated in a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that “no charges are either pending or contemplated with respect to al-Nashiri in the near future.” The same article also indicated that your Department has issued a statement saying, “Prosecutors in the Office of Military Commissions are actively investigating the case against Mr. al-Nashiri and are developing charges against him.” Your Department’s statement appears to directly contradict what was contained in the DoJ’s filing. As Attorney General Holder appropriately acknowledged as he announced his decision to prosecute al-Nashiri by military commission, “For the many Americans who lost friends and relatives…on the USS Cole, nothing can bring those loved ones back. But they deserve the opportunity to see the alleged plotters…held accountable in court, an opportunity that has been too long delayed.” As the 10th anniversary of the USS Cole bombing approaches, it has become no less necessary nor less urgent that al-Nashiri should stand trial for his role in orchestrating this terrorist attack. The families and friends of the Sailors who died or were injured on board the USS Cole deserve no less, and it is unconscionable that this trial should further delayed. To that end, I would appreciate your clarification of the current status of al-Nashiri’s prosecution, as well as your commitment to seeing that al-Nashiri is vigorously prosecuted for his role in this attack. Thank you for your faithful service to our nation, your dedication to our men and women in uniform, and your steadfast commitment to our national defense. Sincerely, JOHN CORNYN United States Senator

02-16-09 Texas Republicans have worte letters to President Obama asking that he not close Guantanamo Bay. And not to bring the terrorists here to America where they could acquire constitutional rights that could and would lead to their release. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Representative Lamar Smith of San Antonio the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee were among those writing to President Obama. Obiviously the left would go bananas if their heros were to be freed. But I really don't think that most sane and rational Americans want to even entertain such a nightmare. Republican Ron Paul did not join the effort. Which does not surprise me at all. Why are you silent Ron Paul?

Bodine

The American Ambassador to Yemen at the time of the attack was Barbara Bodine. Ambassador Bodine took it upon herself to plead to President Clinton to listen to her instead of John O’Neill the head FBI investigator. She could have supported Agent O’Neill in his efforts to have some members of President Saleh family and military investigated like the FBI wanted. But she did not. And then on top of everything she was able to have FBI agent O’Neill barred from returning back to Yemen to resume the investigation. It was reported by fellow agents that soon afterwards the investigation came to a halt. As for Bodine’s atrocious behaviors she was allowed to continue on in her post till Bush gave her a promotion in the American administration which helped to govern Iraq. But even Bush could not protect Bodine from herself. She was soon fired for incompetence and the same behaviors that she had displayed in interfering and hindering the Cole investigation. She now teaches at a liberal college and blames others for her failures in the Cole investigation.

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri one of the Cole bombers had the charges against him dismissed on 02/05/09 by Judge Crawford according to President Obama's order. Al-Nashiri also helped in other terrorists attacks besides the Cole attack. One of his fellow terrorist stated that "he would commit a terrorist act in Mecca inside the Kaa'ba itself." (the holiest site of Islam) So al-nashiri joins his other terrorist friends who have got away with murder. I know he is still in prison, but its official that he beat the system. With a little help from the good judge of course. Will he eventually go free to run amok with his old Cole bomber friends in Yemen again? Who knows in this Brave New America! Its anything goes these days.

Mohammed Hamdi al-Ahdal was Al-Qaeda’s second in command in Yemen until he was captured in 2003. Hamdi revealed under interrogation that unnamed wealthy Saudis and Yemenis were involved with the Al-Qaeda attack on the USS Cole and the French super tanker the Limburg. “The money was coming in installments, in small quantities to avoid detection.” His own words. For both the attacks. And that he was the middle man in the attack on the USS Cole in 2000. The Saudis demanded that he be extradited to Saudi Arabia, but Saleh of Yemen refused to turn him over. The Yemeni authorities also refused to reveal the names of the Saudis and the Yemenis who helped with providing money to Hamdi to be used in the bombing of the Cole. A day before he was to go to court Hamdi along with 14 other terrorists escaped prison. There are conflicting reports as to if he turned himself in when he was told that the government would go easy on him. Some reports state that he was captured again. Either way he did get off extremely easy in the end like all the Cole bombers eventually did. He was not even tried for the Cole attack, but on other charges such as raising money for terrorism. But only received three years with time served. Hamdi also bragged about giving money to the families of terrorists serving time in prison. Hamdi was also placed on the US Treasury List for having his assets frozen. At the time of his capture President Bush exclaimed to the world that it was an enormous win for the war on terror. But no mention was made when Hamdi was not tried for the Cole attack and his subsequent release. President Saleh had managed to protect another one of his terrorist buddies from the justice. And as far any one can tell Hamdi is still a free man and a full time terrorist for Al-Qaeda.

He refers to himself as the President Saleh of Yemen, and claims that he governs a semi-democracy. But make no doubt about it, Saleh is a tyrant. He makes it a habit to throw Yemeni journalists in jail, and any others who dare to question his rule. His Political Security Organization uses torture on dissidents, and some people who spoke out to loudly against him have disappeared. He has used Al-Qaeda on a regular basis to achieve his own goals. Like any good dictator he pits his enemies against each other to stay in power. He has placed members of his family in all the important positions of government. His kingdom is one of the poorest nations on earth, yet him and his family and croonies continue to get rich. While his own people suffer. He has repeatedly promised two American Administrations that he would crack down on Al-Qaeda, and terrorism. He has broken these promises as often as he makes them. Which is a lot. He promised to punish the bombers of the Cole attack. But then pardoned them, and or gave them reduced sentences. Then the rest of them escaped prison. Like most Al-Qaeda terrorist do in Yemen. The Yemeni Courts and prison system is referred to as “a revolving door.” His regime is know as a terrorist haven in more ways than one. He has refused to take action against know people in his regime that support Al-Qaeda. His courts have freed terrorists who have then gone to fight our soldiers in Iraq. He supports Hamas and has not objected to the opening of Jihad Camps in Yemen where terrorists can be trained to fight the Israelis. Gitmo terrorists that have been freed back to him, are released. And this despot receives American taxpayer dollars and is protected by the America government. His regime should never have been removed from the list of Countries that support Terrorism.