Ok. I looked all over the page and saw our last open thread was around
9:09a and well, I think we need an open thread.
In addition, consider this a Friday news dump. We all love these so you know what to do.
And if Kos wants to, he can Delete My Fucking Open Thread/News Dump, Damnit!
Add some filler for the body, throw in a joke or two, and perhaps make a note about how Pakistan, in being such our ally, might have blown
another opportunity.
U.S. intelligence sources tell ABC News they are "dismayed and alarmed" by published reports that nine men arrested last year during a raid on "al Qaeda's winter headquarters" have been released.
The nine men are family members of a local cleric, who is wanted by Pakistan for providing "extensive help and protection" to al Qaeda's No. 2 man, Ayman al Zawahiri, intelligence sources tell ABC News.
...
A U.S. intelligence source said CIA and special forces had the compound under such close surveillance, "We could see their children playing soccer in the courtyard."
According to that source, al Qaeda's operational commander, Abu Faraj al Libbi, was among those staying at the house. He was captured elsewhere in May 2005.
The CIA and the Department of Defense decided not to raid the compound, fearing civilian casualties and harm to U.S.-Pakistani relations.
Hmmm....that sounds so....Path to 9/11...
Anyways, consider this an Open Thread. Spill the beans, drop some Friday newsiness, and discuss current races in your area, what you're doing to help out, plans for the weekend, recipes, whatever you want.