NO. 3 TERRORIST ACTUALLY NO. 9, BIN LADEN SAYS

[kliljedahl]

Borowitz from yesterday:

Madman Unveils Organizational Chart in Latest Terror Tape

In a new terror tape broadcast today, al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden dismissed the importance of an al-Qaeda terrorist currently in U.S. custody, claiming that the terrorist, Abu Faraj al-Libbi, was not the No. 3 man in al-Qaeda but was actually only No. 9.

Mr. bin Laden took to the airwaves of the Arabic-language al-Jazeera network to downplay Mr. al-Libbi’s capture, saying that the terrorist had been demoted from No. 3 to No. 9 last autumn and that his role in the international terror group was “largely administrative.”

Using a PowerPoint presentation of al-Qaeda’s organizational chart, the world’s most wanted man offered viewers a rare glimpse into the structure of the highly secretive terror network.

According to the chart, Mr. al-Libbi had no terrorists of any consequence reporting to him and had been given the somewhat nebulous title of “community liaison.”

Link: http://www.borowitzreport.com/archive_rpt.asp?rec=1159&srch=


Keith’s Barbeque Central

[OldLeftieLawyer]

1. My theory about #3

We've caught the "number 3 man in Al Qaeda" three times now, so 3x3 is 9, and that's why the confusion.

Soon, I'm sure we'll catch the "number 2" man for the seventh time, and that will mean we've also taken out the "number 14th" man in the organization.

[hippiechick]

2. He's fucking with George's Terra-Deck ..

Mock the Chimp
Mock the Chimp
Mock the Chimp
Mock the Chimp

I love it. :evilgrin:

[DistressedAmerican]

3. VERY, VERY FUNNY! Great Find! Kick and Nod!

I love Borowitz! Hysterical and on the right (left) side of the fence!

Who the hell knew that terrorists got demotions?

[GiovanniC]

4. "Community Liason"

Too funny.

[ThomWV]

5. What? A Fuggin' Organizational Chart?

You're kidding, right?

Little boxes with guys names in them, and titles too it seems. Little lines of authority and reporting. Dotted lines here and there for god, or Allah, only knows what reason.

You're kidding, right?

[Up2Late]

6. You do know that Andy Borowitz is a Comedy Writer, right?

Here is some of what you get when you google "Andy Borowitz"

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I hate to be a "Wet Blanket", but for those who don't know who Andy Borowitz is, a disclaimer that is a Humor/Satire site should be included to avoid confusion.

[kliljedahl]

7. I know that, that's why I posted it

Keith’s Barbeque Central

[DistressedAmerican]

8. Folks That Are Too Slow To Recognize Satire Deserve To Be Confused!

We are a humorless society on the whole. People should get a sense of humor!

[Up2Late]

9. You'd be surprised how often I hear this sort of thing repeated...

...on Call in shows, and then the Host, having never heard this "fact," doesn't discredit it, which then begins the "echo chamber" effect. I've even seen it happen here too.

[DistressedAmerican]

10. I Just Think We Shouldn't Dumb Down Good Satire To Prevent Confusion.

Satire is and always has been confusing to some. It is a shame that some folks can't read the humor in that is intrinsically there. It has always been and will continue!

Although in general I agree that the echo chamber gets riled by such things.

[DistressedAmerican]

11. Giving This The Official "Yes, People It Is Satire" Kicker!

[dogday]

12. Polls are low, People not supporting Iraq, Time

to pull out Bin Laden folks, get the popcorn...

[Vickers]

13. Number 9 man? You mean, we caught their Secretary of Agriculture?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

That writer is hilarious.

[Gloria]

14. So, where is #6 (Patrick McGoohan) on the Al Qaeda list??

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