Al Qaeda may be behind Madrid Spain attacks

[FactsOfLife]

Well it looks like Al Qaeda may be behind the massive train bombings in Madrid Spain. Tapes reveal a possible link to Al Qaeda and not the Basque Separatists that the Spanish government originally attributed the attacks to.


Link to story (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,114124,00.html)

[Vash02]

Yeah i heard about that possibility but i still dont understand why al Qaeda would want to mess up spain.

[taylor492]

Originally posted by Vash02
Yeah i heard about that possibility but i still dont understand why al Qaeda would want to mess up spain.

Because they've been one of our biggest allies in the war in Iraq.

[Thordic]

The most pointed to Basque group in this whole mess is the ETA, and they don't make much sense as they are against random bombings that harm civilians. They mainly target "political" targets.

Al Qaeda makes more sense.

[frenchman309]

No matter who did it it's still sad. Innocent people losing their lives is never an answer.

[1stdeadeye]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. The explosives were Spanish made. They are the same type the ETA uses. They have arrested a bunch of Morroccans.

Maybe ETA didn't plant them, but helped prepare them. However it is fishy that this doesn't bear the suicide aspect of most large Al Queda attacks. Embassy Bombings, 9/11, Truck Bombs in Iraq on UN compound, etc...

[Cryer]

My uncle swears up and down that its al queda simply because the attacks happened 911 days after 9-11... While it is a strange coincidence, I told him I dont think that evidence would hold up in court:rolleyes:

I saw a pic in the newspaper of the rallies the Spanish held afterward. There were like a couple million people with candles marching down this street in madrid:eek:

[FactsOfLife]

Originally posted by Cryer
My uncle swears up and down that its al queda simply because the attacks happened 911 days after 9-11... While it is a strange coincidence, I told him I dont think that evidence would hold up in court:rolleyes:

I saw a pic in the newspaper of the rallies the Spanish held afterward. There were like a couple million people with candles marching down this street in madrid:eek:

What pisses me off is that the Spanish protestors are protesting the US. And their government's backing of us in the war.

Get a clue, you want to protest someone? Protest Al Qaeda you morons...

[Rooster]

"What pisses me off is that the Spanish protestors are protesting the US. And their government's backing of us in the war.

Get a clue, you want to protest someone? Protest Al Qaeda you morons..."

The US won't put bombs in their trains, so its safer to dislike us. But its typical of the childish mind of the liberal. Unfortunately becuase of their retardation, they can not grasp things like placing the blame where it belongs.

[p8ntball1016]

Originally posted by Rooster
"What pisses me off is that the Spanish protestors are protesting the US. And their government's backing of us in the war.

Get a clue, you want to protest someone? Protest Al Qaeda you morons..."

The US won't put bombs in their trains, so its safer to dislike us. But its typical of the childish mind of the liberal. Unfortunately becuase of their retardation, they can not grasp things like placing the blame where it belongs. Rooster, do you even believe the crap that comes out of your mouth?

[Rooster]

That every liberal on this planet is a mental midget? Absolutely. Otherwise, they wouldn't be liberals. Humans with intelligence and common sense aren’t involved in liberalism.

[mcveighr]

Rooster just stop posting, your answer to everthing is to blame liberals, no matter how wrong you are.

[Miscue]

Originally posted by Rooster
That every liberal on this planet is a mental midget? Absolutely. Otherwise, they wouldn't be liberals. Humans with intelligence and common sense aren’t involved in liberalism.

Let's keep it civil, or this thread will be locked.

[Rooster]

"your answer to everthing is to blame liberals, no matter how wrong you are."

Liberalism is the intellectual crime of this period. It's on par with thinking the world is flat and the Earth is the center of the universe. One day people will look back on their kind and laugh.

[mcveighr]

It's on par with thinking the world is flat and the Earth is the center of the universe. One day people will look back on their kind and laugh.

Funny the people that disagreed with those beliefs were considered liberals.

[1stdeadeye]

Here is my problem. The Spanish caved. The Popular Party was ahead in the polls. Attack. Socialist Party wins. What message does this send to the Terrorists? If you want to scare people into running away, attack during an election. This is the same response that emboldened Al Queda to plot 9-11 after we did nothing in response to the embassy bombings.

Let's see what happens with the next major elections in Europe!

[Rooster]

"Funny the people that disagreed with those beliefs were considered liberals."

Not by any stretch of the imagination. Popular misconception, propogated by liberals in search of someone to identify with, other than terrorists and the likes of Pol-pot, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler.

[Mateo]

Its a tragedy along with 9/11. So, the big question now is: How are we supposed to respond? Another operation? A totally radical new approach? Send hippies over there and try to talk to Al Queda?

[FactsOfLife]

Originally posted by Mateo
Its a tragedy along with 9/11. So, the big question now is: How are we supposed to respond? Another operation? A totally radical new approach? Send hippies over there and try to talk to Al Queda?

Nope, kill every SOB terrorist we can lay our hands on.

[Butterfingers]

ya killing terrorists generally weakens the group...

Appeasement usually vindicates thier actions.

IMHO what spain is doing is wrong... They may prevent an immediate threat but it will only embolden terrorists and tell them they are effective.

[Vash02]

Hey, this was just brought to my attention today but did you guys realize the attacks came exatly 911 days after our 9/11.... coincidince?

[Koosh]

Originally posted by FactsOfLife


What pisses me off is that the Spanish protestors are protesting the US. And their government's backing of us in the war.

Get a clue, you want to protest someone? Protest Al Qaeda you morons...

I only saw like a 3 second clip on CNN, but I could have sworn I heard the reporter say something along the lines that they WERE protesting the terrorists... I'm probably wrong... I always am (sigh...)



Originally posted by 1stdeadeye Let's see what happens with the next major elections in Europe!

Isn't there a major election in the US coming up soon? Or would the terrorists leave us alone since it seems that Kerry MIGHT be a little softer then Bush on them? If they attack us now, I think Bush would get reelected pretty easily...

[1stdeadeye]

Originally posted by TheFlamingKoosh
Isn't there a major election in the US coming up soon? Or would the terrorists leave us alone since it seems that Kerry MIGHT be a little softer then Bush on them? If they attack us now, I think Bush would get reelected pretty easily...

I don't think the terrorists are dumb enough to try that move here. After all the US is full of Cowboys:rolleyes: . Our mentality is more of a hit them back hard then run away.

Another attack only helps Bush's chances. Anyway I'd rather see no more attacks then try to prove it either way!

[Rooster]

"If they attack us now, I think Bush would get reelected pretty easily..."

There has always been a great misconception that Americans are frightened by a show of force. It generally just pisses us off. Just ask the residents of Hiroshima, Kabul, Bahgdad, and Berlin. More pain now in exchange for less pain later.

Although in countires largely populated by the weak willed, the ignorant, and the childish, appeasment is a popular option. Less pain now in exchange for more pain later.

[mcveighr]

Not by any stretch of the imagination. Popular misconception, propogated by liberals in search of someone to identify with, other than terrorists and the likes of Pol-pot, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler.

I wouldn't call all of them liberals like you would call someone a liberal today. Try taking a history class or readign a book.

Also you said it was a misconception but you said nothing else, care to back it up for once?



Just ask the residents of Hiroshima, Kabul, Bahgdad, and Berlin. More pain now in exchange for less pain later.

Yeah, because baghdad is loving the United States now aren't they? Oh wait, no.

Hiroshima? Hiroshima?!?! Thats just mind blowing.

[Butterfingers]

Actually yes they are... Gallup did a poll Over 70% of the baghdadians support the US involvement...

[mcveighr]

Link?

[Butterfingers]

Damn shame, foreigners appreciate it more than home grown US citizens...

Its my firm beleif that liberals just pick and choose information they want to belive.

http://www.gallup.com/content/default.asp?ci=9334

the premium membership goes into more detail...

http://www.cpa-iraq.org/audio/20031111_Gallup-how-long-stay.pdf


Seven in 10 (72%) said U.S. and British troops should stay in Iraq for "a longer period of time."

Jeez... we got more support there than we do here!?!?!

I blame bleeding heart liberals... seriously where was thier bleeding heart when sadam decided to kill off the ****es and the kurds...

[1stdeadeye]

Originally posted by mcveighr
Link?

Guess you just got owned!:p

[Rooster]

"Yeah, because baghdad is loving the United States now aren't they? Oh wait, no.

Hiroshima? Hiroshima?!?! Thats just mind blowing."

I ment my country's pain. We sacrifice now and take the loss up front. We do not appease and face a greater loss later. The people I mentioned have felt the effects of attacking the American people, and then recieving swift retribution.