So, IĀm reading through this thread and making some observations.
I see post after post of people trying to be funny, calling Beck a ĀnutterĀ or ĀmoonieĀ or whatever. Your standard name-calling fare thatĀs typical here. I guess because itĀs 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 ĀnewsĀ is really ĀnewsĀ, and whatĀs not.
What I donĀt 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 youĀre capable of putting aside your personal feelings about Mr. Beck for a moment, letĀs 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, IĀll give you the opportunity to participate in the former.
Some of those nasty Āfact-thingiesĀ:
- A Saudi national, Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi, was initially identified as a Āperson of interestĀ 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
- AlharbiĀs 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 AlharbiĀs status.
- The day after KerryĀs meeting, President Obama had a ĀchanceĀ 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 ĀroyalĀ treatment? AlharbiĀs status as a ĀsuspectĀ was dropped altogether, but heĀs still being Ādeported.Ā
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 CommissionĀs 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 ĀTrusted TravelerĀ status, a status not granted to some of the USĀs most trusted allies.
On what planet does any of that qualify as Ācommon senseĀ policy?
Still think itĀs nonsense? Fine, please provide a logical, well-though out retort. ĀFact-thingiesĀ are appreciated and if you canĀt tell the difference between them and Āfee-wingsĀ please do not bother to reply.
