So, IÂ’m reading through this thread and making some observations.
I see post after post of people trying to be funny, calling Beck a “nutter” or “moonie” or whatever. Your standard name-calling fare that’s typical here. I guess because it’s easier than rubbing two brain cells together.
I see billc actually trying to make a point or two which are actually in relation to the OP for a change, and they are largely ignored. Again, I suppose attempts to be witty are more important than addressing an actual point related to the supposed topic.
I see the thread further degenerate into a comparison between Back and Jon Stewart and what “news” is really “news”, and what’s not.
What I donÂ’t see, is much of anything in regards to what Beck was referring to in the OP. Instead I see 3 pages of pretty much nothing of any value.
If youÂ’re capable of putting aside your personal feelings about Mr. Beck for a moment, letÂ’s attempt to actually discuss some actual findings in regards to his concerns with this particular Saudi, shall we? Or shall we continue with the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] grade playground antics instead? You decide; however, IÂ’ll give you the opportunity to participate in the former.
Some of those nasty “fact-thingies”:
- A Saudi national, Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi, was initially identified as a “person of interest” in the Boston Marathon bombing.
- He was set to be deported under section 212 3B (Security and related grounds in relation to terrorist activity)
- This designation is not easily applied to an individual nor is it easily removed. Solid evidence is required in support of said designation before tagging someone with it.
- DHS Secretary Napolitano has refused to answer any questions about him, even when confronted by Jeff Duncan [R] who is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee
- Since Napolitano refused, Duncan and the House Homeland Security Committee (who seem to be kept out of the loop on this) have sent her an official letter requesting a classified briefing on the matter.
- Alharbi was allegedly previously flagged on a terrorist watch list as reported by FOX News. However, he still received a student visa
- AlharbiÂ’s student visa specifically shows him attending school in Findlay, Ohio yet his apartment is in Boston, Massachusetts approximately 800 miles away.
- Following the bombing, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud. Shortly after their meeting, the FBI changed AlharbiÂ’s status.
- The day after Kerry’s meeting, President Obama had a “chance” encounter with Minister Saud and Saudi Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir. How fortuitous!
Entertaining the thought that something is indeed rotten in Denmark, why would this Saudi national get the “royal” treatment? Alharbi’s status as a “suspect” was dropped altogether, but he’s still being “deported.”
Some other key points to ponder:
- Several Saudi nationals were allowed to leave the country following 9/11 even though flights were grounded
- The Bush administration blocked the investigation into the Saudi involvement of 9/11 and forced redaction of 28 pages from the 9/11 CommissionÂ’s report in regards to Saudi support for some of the Al-Qaeda hijackers.
- Even though 15 of the 19 hijackers involved in 9/11 were Saudi nationals, Saudi Arabia was just granted “Trusted Traveler” status, a status not granted to some of the US’s most trusted allies.
On what planet does any of that qualify as “common sense” policy?
Still think it’s nonsense? Fine, please provide a logical, well-though out retort. “Fact-thingies” are appreciated and if you can’t tell the difference between them and “fee-wings” please do not bother to reply.
