Sunday, October 26, 2008

Michael Scheuer: Obama and McCain Are Both Clueless On Terrorism


Michael Scheuer - "Both front-runner Candidates need to tell the
American people the truth about what motivates terrorism against
America."

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to: navigation, search

Michael F. Scheuer is a former CIA employee. In his 22-year career, he served as the Chief of the Bin Laden Issue Station (aka "Alec Station"), from 1996 to 1999, the Osama bin Laden tracking unit at the Counterterrorist Center. He then worked again as Special Advisor to the Chief of the bin Laden unit from September 2001 to November 2004.

Scheuer resigned in 2004. He is currently a news analyst for CBS News and a terrorism analyst for The Jamestown Foundation's online publication Global Terrorism Analysis.[1] He also makes radio and television appearances and teaches a graduate-level course on Al-Qaeda at Georgetown University. He also participates in conferences on terrorism and national security issues, such as the New America Foundation's December 2004 conference, "Al Qaeda 2.0: Transnational Terrorism After 9/11." [3]

Scheuer is now known to be the anonymous author of both Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror and the earlier anonymous work, Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America.[2]

Osama bin Laden stated in his September 7, 2007 message:

"If you want to understand what's going on and if you would like to get to know some of the reasons for your losing the war against us, then read the book of Michael Scheuer." [4][5]

Scheuer's latest book, Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq was released on February 12, 2008.

Not much is known about his personal history, though Scheuer was an analyst at the CIA and not a covert field operations officer. During a recent C-SPAN interview, he mentioned that he is a graduate of Canisius College. He also received a Ph.D. in British Empire-U.S.-Canada-U.K. relations from the University of Manitoba.[3] Scheuer a 1974 graduate from Canisius university master’s degrees from Niagara University (1976) and Carleton University (1981).[4]

In the 9/11 Commission Report, Scheuer is featured in Chapter 4, where his name is given only as "Mike". He is portrayed as being occasionally frustrated with his superiors' failure to aggressively target bin Laden.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to: navigation, search

Michael F. Scheuer is a former CIA employee. In his 22-year career, he served as the Chief of the Bin Laden Issue Station (aka "Alec Station"), from 1996 to 1999, the Osama bin Laden tracking unit at the Counterterrorist Center. He then worked again as Special Advisor to the Chief of the bin Laden unit from September 2001 to November 2004.

Scheuer resigned in 2004. He is currently a news analyst for CBS News and a terrorism analyst for The Jamestown Foundation's online publication Global Terrorism Analysis.[1] He also makes radio and television appearances and teaches a graduate-level course on Al-Qaeda at Georgetown University. He also participates in conferences on terrorism and national security issues, such as the New America Foundation's December 2004 conference, "Al Qaeda 2.0: Transnational Terrorism After 9/11." [3]

Scheuer is now known to be the anonymous author of both Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror and the earlier anonymous work, Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America.[2]

Osama bin Laden stated in his September 7, 2007 message:

"If you want to understand what's going on and if you would like to get to know some of the reasons for your losing the war against us, then read the book of Michael Scheuer." [4][5]

Scheuer's latest book, Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq was released on February 12, 2008.

Not much is known about his personal history, though Scheuer was an analyst at the CIA and not a covert field operations officer. During a recent C-SPAN interview, he mentioned that he is a graduate of Canisius College. He also received a Ph.D. in British Empire-U.S.-Canada-U.K. relations from the University of Manitoba.[3] Scheuer a 1974 graduate from Canisius university master’s degrees from Niagara University (1976) and Carleton University (1981).[4]

In the 9/11 Commission Report, Scheuer is featured in Chapter 4, where his name is given only as "Mike". He is portrayed as being occasionally frustrated with his superiors' failure to aggressively target bin Laden.


Israel and the Lobby

Michael Scheuer entered into the controversy surrounding the Mearsheimer and Walt paper on the "Israel Lobby". He said to NPR that Mearsheimer and Walt are basically right. Israel, according to Scheuer, has engaged in one of the most successful campaigns to influence public opinion in the United States ever conducted by a foreign government. Scheuer said to NPR that "They [Mearsheimer and Walt] should be credited for the courage they have had to actually present a paper on the subject. I hope they move on and do the Saudi lobby, which is probably more dangerous to the United States than the Israeli lobby."[6]

In February, 2005, Scheuer gave an interview in which he discussed, among other things, Israeli lobbying in the United States.[7] In the interview, the following exchange took place:

"QUESTIONER: I'm curious — Gary Rosen from Commentary magazine. If you could just elaborate a little bit on the clandestine ways in which Israel and presumably Jews have managed to so control debate over this fundamental foreign policy question.
SCHEUER: Well, the clandestine aspect is that, clearly, the ability to influence the Congress — that's a clandestine activity, a covert activity. You know to some extent, the idea that the Holocaust Museum here in our country is another great ability to somehow make people feel guilty about being the people who did the most to try to end the Holocaust. I find — I just find the whole debate in the United States unbearably restricted with the inability to factually discuss what goes on between our two countries."

Ron Paul

In the Republican Presidential Debate on May 15, 2007, presidential candidate Ron Paul stated that American foreign policy was a "contributing factor" in anti-Americanism in the Middle East. Rudy Giuliani denounced this as "absurd" and that he'd never heard such a thing before. In an interview on May 18, Michael Scheuer defended Paul, stating: "I thought Mr. Paul captured it the other night exactly correctly. This war is dangerous to America because it's based, not on gender equality, as Mr. Giuliani suggested, or any other kind of freedom, but simply because of what we do in the Islamic World – because "we're over there," basically, as Mr. Paul said in the debate."[10]

On May 24, 2007, Ron Paul and Scheuer held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. about the causes that led up to 9/11, American foreign policy and its implications on terrorism, security and Iraq.[11] Paul and Scheuer argued that Rudy Giuliani is wrong on security and foreign policy and provided documentation about the unintended consequences of interventionism - known to many in the intelligence world as blowback - and assigned Giuliani a reading list of foreign policy books, including Dying to Win, Blowback, Imperial Hubris and the 9/11 Commission Report.[12]

On Larry King Live, September 7, 2007, Scheuer alluded to the Fox News Republican Debate of September 5, 2007, where a Fox News moderator accused Ron Paul of taking "marching orders" from Al Qaeda. Scheuer said, "The truth of the matter is that it is all of the Democrats and the Republicans, except perhaps for Mr. Paul and Mr. Kucinich, who are marching to Osama Bin Laden's drum." Larry King Live Transcript

[edit] Iraq and al-Qaeda

Thomas Joscelyn of Weekly Standard wrote a highly critical piece on Scheuer and an interview Scheuer did on Chris Matthews Hardball. [11] Joscelyn wrote:

"When Michael Scheuer, the first head of the CIA's bin Laden unit, first emerged into public view almost a year ago, it was a curiosity how he could appear in the media--time after time--claiming that there was no evidence of a relationship between Saddam Hussein's Iraq and al Qaeda. It was curious because, in 2002, Scheuer wrote the book Through Our Enemies' Eyes, in which he cited numerous pieces of evidence showing that there was, in fact, a working relationship between Saddam and al Qaeda. That evidence directly contradicted his criticism of the intelligence that led this nation into the Iraq war, which he called a 'Christmas present' for bin Laden."

Scheuer wrote about the relationship between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda in his 2002 book (see above, 2002). Yet when interviewed in 2004 he stated that he had found no evidence of a Saddam/al-Qaeda connection. Tim Russert asked Scheuer to explain the seeming contradiction on Meet the Press (30 November 2004):

MR. SCHEUER: I certainly saw a link when I was writing the books in terms of the open-source literature, unclassified literature, but I had nothing to do with Iraq during my professional career until the run-up to the war. What I was talking about on "Hardball" was, I was assigned the duty of going back about nine or 10 years in the classified archives of the CIA. I went through roughly 19,000 documents, probably totaling 50,000 to 60,000 pages, and within that corpus of material, there was absolutely no connection in the terms of a--in the terms of a relationship.
MR. RUSSERT: But your [2002] book did point out some contacts?
MR. SCHEUER: Certainly it was available in the open-source material, yes, sir.[12]

Scheuer explains more fully in the revised edition of his 2002 book the exhaustive study of the evidence of Iraq-al-Qaeda cooperation that eventually led him to the conclusion that there was no relationship between the two forces:

For a number of reasons, I was available to perform the review of Agency files on Iraq and al Qaeda, and the chief of the bin Laden unit handed me the assignment. I was delighted with the task, eager to begin, and sure that my research would support the analysis I had presented in Through Our Enemies' Eyes. For about four weeks in late 2002 and early 2003, I and several others were engaged full time in searching CIA files -- seven days a week, often far more than eight hours a day. At the end of the effort, we had gone back ten years in the files and had reviewed nearly twenty thousand documents that amounted to well over fifty thousand pages of materials. I was both pleased and embarrassed by the results of the research. I was pleased because CIA's position was reaffirmed and the analysis of Mr. Feith's unit was discredited. There was no information that remotely supported the analysis that claimed there was a strong working relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda. I was embarrassed because this reality invalidated the analysis I had presented on the subject in my book.[13]

Bibliography

[edit] Books

[edit] Articles

[edit] External links

[edit] Other

Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to:

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Global Terrorism Analysis.
  2. ^ The authorship of these books is now widely known, and advertised as such. See [1] Council on Foreign Relations, Transcript of Interview Winning or Losing? An Inside Look at the War on Terror by Nicholas Lemann Dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, February 3, 2005. Also see: The Phoenix
  3. ^ Georgetown Bio
  4. ^ Canisius school News Story
  5. ^ Foreign Policy: Seven Questions: Fixing U.S. Intelligence - May 16, 2006 (free registration needed to view the article)
  6. ^ Paper on Israel Lobby Sparks Heated Debate, Deborah Amos, National Public Radio, April 21, 2006
  7. ^ Council on Foreign Relations,[2], February 3, 2005
  8. ^ Michael F. Scheuer, "Bill and Dick, Osama and Sandy," Washington Times (5 July 2006).
  9. ^ "Transcript: Counterterror Experts Debate Clinton Claims on 'FNS'", Fox News (October 1, 2006).
  10. ^ Antiwar.com Blog · Michael Scheuer
  11. ^ Venue: National Press Club - Upcoming
  12. ^ Reuters: N24342743.htm U.S. candidate Paul assigns reading to Giuliani. May 24, 2007.
  13. ^ Michael Scheuer, Through Our Enemies' Eyes (revised edition). Washington, DC: Potomac Books, 2006) p. 136.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I undoubtedly enjoying every little little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post футболка dave matthews band| authentic louis vuitton wallets| quilted patchwork handbag| cousin, and you're one of my oldest friends, so it's natural for me to
http://s1.shard.jp/campref/ecu-summer-athletic-camps.html Click Here

Anonymous said...

Hello, i read your blog occasionally and i
own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot
of spam responses? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or
anything you can suggest? I get so much lately it's driving me insane so any support is very much appreciated.
Also see my web page :: christian louboutin outlet

Anonymous said...

Listed here are several strategies to receive started out
off. This design was at first created and designed a trademark by Tinker
Hatfield. Utilizing a lip adhere which is a lighter in
fat shade will make tooth feel yellow. Is not that the expressing goes,
imports with domestically produced it? http://www.airmaxcheapest.
co.uk/
my web site > Nike Air Max 90

Anonymous said...

Nevertheless, they showcased greater consolation and design.

Of class, most likely there are any other sorts of discounted
sneakers you are searching. Right here are many tips to obtain started
out off. Therefore, we have no want to fret about the high quality of
the footwear. http://Www.Airmax90S2013.Co.uk/

Anonymous said...

Every weekend i used to pay a visit this web site, because i wish for enjoyment, since this this web page
conations genuinely pleasant funny data too.

my webpage :: cheap christian louboutin
Also see my site: cheap christian louboutin shoes

Anonymous said...

ちょうど私が何を言っているか見るためにこのウェブサイトをご覧ください:

Have a look at my blog :: バーバリー 時計

Anonymous said...

Other models soon have been discharged to that had comparable thing style as
the air Max 1. Holds up as long as the shoes to fit on
the line! The Tri-Star retails for more than $2,000.
There are a few things to not forget when shopping
virtual for plus height and width of pea coats. http://www.

compromisoempresarial.net/cursos/user/view.php?id=6722&course=1

my webpage: nike air max ltd

Anonymous said...

Magnificent goods from you, man. I have be mindful your stuff previous to and you're just extremely fantastic. I actually like what you've obtained
right here, really like what you are stating
and the way in which in which you assert it. You are making it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it wise.
I can not wait to learn much more from you. This is really a tremendous web site.


Also visit my blog post - karen millen coats

Anonymous said...

Other models soon have been discharged to that had must not style as atmosphere Max 1.
Nevertheless, they showcased much better comfort and approach.
Nike sports vacuum bags are likewise critical for a serious sportsman.

It is the mix of fashion and luxury that characterized the product and made
it popular. http://www.mediabit.perugia.it/public/userinfo.

php?uid=8446

Anonymous said...

スタン人のお母さん、お父
さん、だれにも願望は、自分のメンバー、仲
間、過去のガー
ルフレンド、セール
恋人またはおそらく幼児にバ
ーバリーハンドバッグを
愛してどうかにかかわらず、それらを与える。ハイクラスのアイテム
と同様に驚かこ
れらセールconsideration.
Jordansためには、簡
単にだけの理由でキ
ュート物質の人命の損失するため
に食べ物のことは自分を奪うすべてで
何かを作ることができます。本当に良い
スタート

My homepage ... グッチ 長財布

Anonymous said...

彼らは、ハードウェア:ライトゴー
ルド、デュアルショルダーストラップ
によって特徴づけている、閉鎖、
サイドスイッチスナップを取る。さ
らにジッパー財布、スタッド、およびリムーバブル式インター
ロッキングGチャーム内側、プリーツ細部に焦点を支
払う。さらに、彼らはGuccissimaレザーでご利用いただけま


my web site; グッチ

Anonymous said...

When you've got purchase this shoe, besides the comfort, you will emerge spectacular. Much people need a fashion and comforable shoes though the cold winter. These are used in nearly the international sporting events tournaments. Machine that really, doesn't always have
many advantages! http://www.skenz.it/modules.
php?name=Your_Account&op=userinfo&username=VictorWha

My homepage; nike air max ltd

Anonymous said...

。ほぼすべてのブランドのアイテム、腕時計、
スニーカー、サン
グラスやバッグのそれであるが
、信憑性のペーパ
ーが付属して、慎重に
物事が "ちょうどグッチのように '好きと言う小さな版画を探す必要があります。あなたが正しいことを利用したい場合は、 "グッチに触発さ 'これはメーカーがあなたが購入している製品が本物か偽物ではないこと、これらの罰金版画を通して警告していることを意味しています。

Here is my page - gucci 財布

Anonymous said...

When I initially commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are
added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I
receive 4 emails with the exact same comment.
Is there a way you can remove me from that service? Thank you!


Feel free to surf to my web-site christian louboutin glitter pumps

Anonymous said...

So, the mistrust is that a person you choose all the right school?
For a bus escape to the South Rim, you should add on
a helicopter tour. So I order you to acquire it on phone line.

The designer holds regular sales both at your lady
retail store and internet based. http://forum.obeczlata.
cz//profile.php/profile.php?id=43800

Anonymous said...

Occasionally, you would additionally get an outlandish Gaultier clothing will.
There needs to be a standard recognition of your public, life in accessory for that means step.
http://starsofasia.com/blog/view/16742/show-stopping-email-marketing-plans-what-all-so-it-needs

Anonymous said...

The site offers you several types linked leather materials with regard to you to choose totally from.
There are a number details you should really check when an individual a
Gucci handbag. Statements of fashion Handbag are consistently madewith these
intriguing noticeable handbags. Self-worth and type is
an imitation cheap Gucci bedroom. http://stolte-krigere.
fr/profile.php?id=32844

Anonymous said...

Martens boots became associated with soccer hooligans.
From then on, the style involving wearing Ugg hunters in winter gain
popularity. How many times have you felt the sole for the new pair of shoes just split
on you? All of the concequence may provoke the increasing related sales again.
http://rhesusnegative.info/provider/blog/view/567423/is-it-possible-to-really-find-expense-ugg-boots-of-sale

Anonymous said...

The person rode on scooters, usually Vespas and / or Lambrettas.
To be a sold-out event, a promises to regarded as couple of instances that dreams are constructed of.
In a year he owns two hundred shops in Okazaki, japan.
Put on the topic of your set involved with ears
and join me in following the Mouse. http://www.

rozdavame.eu/activity/p/107494/

Anonymous said...

You should make out your fingers enter your FOV significant earlier than
before. Out on the canal network, these needs require slightly more thought.
Ties were worn even five ins wide, with unbelievable
prints, stripes in addition to patterns. But Gaultier suggested James Bond using a
twist. http://wiki.hexapod.ru/index.php/Trying_To_Find_Shoes_Online

My site ... elasticated trousers

Anonymous said...

In all probability it's the simple, British name, and the attention to detail. Guests never know what Mulch, Sweat Shears will do not to mention vice versa. For 1968, the androgynous hippie look is in style. They used simple and fewer expensive material coordintaing with up to getting yourself trends of the people. http://www.theultimateweekend.co.uk/member/251316

yanmaneee said...

golden goose
moncler coat
yeezy
moncler jacket
yeezy
air max 270
air max 95
100% real jordans for cheap
golden goose
cheap jordans

jasonbob said...

off white outlet
moncler outlet
supreme clothing
jordan shoes
canada goose jacket
nike lebron 15
supreme hoodie
kd 10
golden goose shoes
golden goose mid star

thethe said...

click this site Dolabuy Bottega Veneta navigate to this web-site Clicking Here visit our website go to website