Sunday, March 7, 2010

American-Born Convert to Islam (and Terrorist) Azzam al-Amriki (i.e. Adam Gadahn) Captured

Well-rounded American boy (and former goat-farmer) Adam Gadahn converted to Islam several years ago, and he somehow got the idea that Islam commands him to fight non-Muslims (perhaps he's thinking of verses like Surah 9:29, which explicitly commands Muslims to fight non-Muslims, though it must mean something else, since Islam is peaceful). Recently, he released a new tape calling for American Muslims to follow the example of Major Nidal Malik Hasan and attack American targets. (Apparently, he didn't get Abdullah al-Andalusi's memo saying that Muslims, instead of following the example of Muhammad, will have to renounce U.S. citizenship before waging Jihad against America.)

CAIRO – Al-Qaida's American-born spokesman on Sunday called on Muslims serving in the U.S. armed forces to emulate the Army major charged with killing 13 people in Fort Hood.

In a 25-minute video posted on militant Web sites, Adam Gadahn described Maj. Nidal Hasan as a pioneer who should serve as a role model for other Muslims, especially those serving Western militaries.

"Brother Nidal is the ideal role-model for every repentant Muslim in the armies of the unbelievers and apostate regimes," he said. Read more.

Fortunately, this young terrorist has been captured.

KARACHI, Pakistan - Adam Yahiye Gadahn, a U.S.-born spokesman for al-Qaida, has been captured in Pakistan, government sources said Sunday. . . .

A U.S. court charged Gadahn with treason in 2006, making him the first American to face such a charge in more than 50 years. He could face the death penalty if convicted. He was also charged with two counts of providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Gadahn, 31, grew up on a goat farm in Riverside County, Calif., and converted to Islam at a mosque in nearby Orange County. . . .

Al-Qaida has used Gadahn as its chief English-speaking spokesman, and he has called for the destruction of the West and for strikes against targets in the United States. In one video, he ceremoniously tore up his American passport. In another, he admitted his grandfather was Jewish, ridiculing him for his beliefs and calling for Palestinians to continue fighting Israel. . . .

In the latest video, Gadahn said those planning attacks did not need to use only firearms like Hasan, but could use other weapons. "As the blessed operations of September 11th showed, a little imagination and planning and a limited budget can turn almost anything into a deadly, effective and convenient weapon."

Gadahn said fighters should target mass transportation systems in the West and also wreak havoc "by killing or capturing people in government, industry and the media."

He recommended finding ways to shake "consumer confidence and stifle spending" and noted that even unsuccessful attacks, such as the failed attempt to bomb a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day, can bring major cities to a halt. Read more.

Since Islam is peaceful, we should expect Muslims around the world to be cheering in the streets when they hear that another misrepresenter of Islam has been captured. Indeed, we should expect cheering that will surpass the demonstrations that took place after 9-11.

PREDICTION: No matter how Gadahn is treated in custody, I predict he will complain that he's being tortured.

*****UPDATE***** There appears to be some confusion among reporters as to the identity of the man arrested. Some are reporting that Gadahn was arrested, while others are saying that Abu Yahya Azam (a different American terrorist) was arrested.

6 comments:

Radical Moderate said...

Oh please say it is so, please please please please.

This guy is a nobody but it would just be so great to see him brought to justice.

Radical Moderate said...

All I can say about this guy is he is a American revert Success Story. How many of us can say we went from lowly goat farmer to having a 1 million dollar bounty on your head.

Radical Moderate said...

Oh Guys you have to check this out.

http://www.spike.com/video/adam-gadahns/2860739

Adam has a meltdown, exclusive behind the scenes video its to funny

Eric S. said...

David,

The Pakistani government is now saying that they did not capture Adam Gadahn. Earlier reports were incorrect: U.S.-Born al Qaeda Arrest News Incorrect http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/07/world/main6275953.shtml

Instead they're saying that they caught "a Taliban militant leader who is known as Abu Yahya."

Unknown said...

David, I would like to know, since you are so against killing, are you against the Iraq invasion, and the killing of Palestinians?

Please, a yes or no answer will do fine.

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