Tape Shows Al Qaeda Threatened By Obama: Experts

National Security Network reports on the upshot of the tape in which No. 2 Al Qaeda Ayman al-Zawarhri calls Barack Obama a "house negro":

Experts agree that the release of a new tape by Al Qaeda's second in command Ayman al-Zawahri indicates that Al Qaeda feels threatened and is on its heels after Obama's resounding victory. President-elect Obama's diverse background, along with his pledge to reverse many of the policies and approaches of the Bush administration on issues such as detentions at Guantanamo, torture and the war in Iraq has served to dramatically improve America's image, especially in the Muslim world.

Counter-terrorism expert Richard Clarke explained, "Most of all, by returning to American values the world admires, Obama sets al Qaeda back enormously in the battle of ideas, the ideological struggle which determines whether al Qaeda will continue to have significant support in the Islamic world." Having thrived on the decline in America's world image, the impact of Obama's victory provides a direct challenge to Al Qaeda's negative depiction of the United States. Additionally, Obama's emphasis on shifting US attention from Iraq to Afghanistan represents a direct physical threat to Al Qaeda's leadership. America's improved global image and the new administration's focus on Afghanistan threatens Al Qaeda and has led to what experts see as a confused, racist, and off-kilter response reflective of an organization on the defensive.

Meanwhile, experts tell CNN that Obama is poised to restore America's image in the international community.

Comments

[foxbat]

*BLINK*

The Repubs spent months claiming that Obamawas just empty words, but Al Qaida confirmed in one tape that they believe the words have bite.

BTW, "house n*gro?" Give me a break ... Obama was called worse by members of his own party during the primaries.

[tomjones44]

halfway off topic...

Who would have left the country had McCain won?

[Bitsko]

I have a friend, a well known writer, who did just that when Bush was "reelected­." He moved to London, but was back in New York City within three months. He just loves this crazy country and his crazy fellow citizens too much to live anywhere else. And this is a pretty tough cynical guy. But I have a cousin who got drafted in 1967 and moved to Canada, where is became an auto mechanic and is now a provincial director of the Canadian Audubon Society. So it can be done. Thank the gawds we don't have to now!

[tydicea]

I live in Arizona...­.I was going to sell what I have....at a loss given the current times and go across the border to Mexico.

[barackobama4prez]

I was headed to Canada myself.

[El]

I'd say that's entirely off topic. But be that as it may, my GF and I were definitely outtahere had McCain won. Probably to Buenos Aires, but perhaps Canada or somewhere in Europe.

[rinpochet]

I was headed back to Australia. My family also!

[Kautamiestates]

The Obama win gave America a chance to regain their standing.

What you do with that chance is up to you.....

[AurigaRa]

we can't even get the straight story on HRC - why do we believe this tape is authentic?

Why do we believe AQ gives a crap who the president is? They're fighting us over there.

[mdmpo]

It was on CNN also.

[FrictionSoul]

AQ gives a crap because Bush was the best thing to ever happen to AQ. Bush Sr. actually started funding of AQ, and Bush Jr. merely helped milk the cash cow.

People think Bush was dumb. I never thought of him that way. I always saw him as the de facto leader of AQ because EVERYTHING he did was of great benefit to AQ and great detriment to the US.

[Kenji]

His relationship with Bin laden was certainly Shakespearean, that's for sure.

[gisellestwocents]

How do we know that any of the previous tapes are authentic? What does HRC have to do with this? Did AQ say that they care who the pres is? No they did not. In fact, this guy said that this pres represents the same old U.S. anti-muslim policy and he is obviously attempting to influence muslims not to cooperate with any diplomatic efforts. AQ wants to stay supplied and under cover while they're hanging out in their caves plotting attacks on our troops and on their own young girls.
Weak, pathetic, desperate lunatics..­.

Their days are numbered.

[Grannysue]

The only people that are afraid of Bush are those that live in his country.

[tomjones44]

that's because our government is the only one he has control over.

thank god that's over soon

[XME]

No true, though ironically, the only people that are afraid of Bush are American and our ALLIES. Our enemies, not so much...and sadly, it's the allies that should cheer our leader and our enemies who should be afraid.

[PoorRussianBoy]

Al Qaeda should take a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svDcjqOq-kQ&fmt=6

[shaqfan]

I am the only one kinda freaked out by the picture they picked of Obama to head this article? From this pic i'd feel threatened by him too. LOL

[kylennblack]

I like the picture! He has a steely, intelligent glint in his eyes.

It beats the dead-eyed deer-in-th­e-headligh­ts stare from the Idiot In Chief.

[tomjones44]

? I think it looks like hes about to burst out laughing

[RockySoldier]

the man will do what it takes to destroy those responsible for 9/11. he's not going to twiddle about while in an un-related country while al qaeda re-constitutes its ability to attack us.

osama, this is your worst nightmare: the return of the world to the side of the US and a president that means what he says when he says he will hunt, find, and k1ll you.

welcome to the end, al qaeda. this is the last stop for your train.

[orianna]

No face with the words... we don't know who was speaking, who is second in command, if he is even alive.

[CheshireCat2]

It was rather funny watching different news channels and listening to the pundits saying the same thing, "Where was the Number One Guy (OBL)?"

[ebanks84]

And all Americans should be proud of their new president because he wants us to join harmoniously and give up our hates and miscommunications among each other. His belief, like mine, is "Love Is he Answer" and we''ll be able to do anything we want when we realize that. Americans are the best of people and we will become that before Obama's 8 years are up.

When you can, be nice to somebody and feel good about it!

[ebanks84]

Everybody who is doing wrong to others should all be afraid of Obama. This is a man of goodness who is looking to unite America and the rest of the world if he can get that far along his path. All those who love to keep their people down, who love to discriminate and rule over others, and who love war and atrocities against their fellow man, will either have to give it up and change their ways or will just have to deal with Obama and he knows when and where there should be a fight if one is needed. And he won't go in without a PLAN, you better believe that, Al Qaeda, the computer program.

[ohyes]

Beginning of 2009 we must have an Independent Prosecutor to investigate

and get to the bottom of what happened on 9-11.

Why aren't the two top Al Qaeda masterminds on the FBI most wanted list?

[linny7777]

This is all bulls---! I just don't believe this is real, the tape is fake! 20 Jan 08 the day the fake fear ends. Let's get a grip Americans. This audio is so corny, THE HELL WITH ALQEADA OR WHATEVER!
I want my country back, we cannot live in fear no more. C.I.A. Prove to us that this is real, stop this insanity. BOO! bulls---!

[RockySoldier]

President Obama will be taking the fight right to the bedrooms of those that attacked us on 9/11.

Mr. Zawahiri, the US Army is looking forward to meeting you. See you soon.

[ResidentChimpinExile]

The surrrender monkey in chief will be cutting and running so fast he won't have time to change his depends. Obuma has never done a courageous thing in his life, unless you count throwing his grandmother under the bus brave.

[RockySoldier]

what do you know about courage, buddy? you serve? no? well in the army, most voted for Obama. so you know what you can do with your 'surrender monkey' comment, right?

keep parroting what you hear during your unemployed day hours from limbaugh and hannity. both non-vets. limbaugh had a deferment from vietnam. don't EVER lecture another american on courage when you haven't served yourself.

[StillIRise]

YOU are the Resident Chimp .... remember??

[DCinFrance]

Surrender Monkey. I always believed that the biggest cowards in the world were racists. Rather than have the courage to confront root causes, they take the easy way out and blame things on another because of color, religion..­.no matter.

[AurigaRa]

like I believe ANYTHING the mainstream media feeds us

Cheney probably made the tape.

[CheshireCat2]

Naw, you can't go there. There are too many ways to verify this kind of communication.

IT was a shock to see their approach though.

[KatDawgATL]

This just shows that the REAL "Bad Asses" of the world are not thugs, but gentlemen.
Who with an authoritative whisper can muffle the screeching of the ignorant and unjust.

Shane
Atlanta, GA

[Smurfysax]

See, that's exactly how it should be. When you have authority and are in control, there is no need to raise your voice or make a lot of noise. Just handle your business and move on.

ooowweee, I can't wait for things to change. I might just enlist, or become a community organizer or something. I'm encouraged­....

[christianleft]

Community Organizer????

How are you going to get any real experience? Guess you're not planning to run for POTUS some day!!!

lol