Williams begins with a several page cogent statement by bin Laden summarizing why he is against America, and the actions required for him to cease. Reasons include support for Israel, and occupation on Muslim lands, but nothing about Bush's "they don't like freedom." Osama went to Afghanistan, according to Williams, partly because of its potential for funding terrorism via opium sales. Sales to the U.S. would not only provide money for his efforts, but also weaken the U.S. and help convince others that the U.S. is a corrupt society. Money, however, is only an enabler. The much bigger issue involves what Osama has/could do with large amounts of money. According to Williams, a number of Soviet "suitcase bombs" are missing - though various sources disagree on what that number is (30-80 is the most credible figure). Worse yet, a number of them were already smuggled into the U.S. and secreted by the Soviets during the Cold War. What exactly is a "suitcase bomb?" From various sources it is contended that they began weighing 800 lbs, then were reduced to 320 lbs, and in their last version - only 60 lbs. Explosive power ranges from 10-250 tons, to 1-10 kilotons. The Hiroshima bomb was 13 kilotons, and the Oklahoma City bomb was an estimated .2 tons). bin Laden reportedly purchased twenty nuclear suitcases in Grozny in 1996 for $30 million in cash and two tons of heroin, and intends to explode 6-7 simultaneously in the U.S. So why hasn't he done it? Williams (and other sources) state that the suitcases' nuclear triggers would quickly deteriorate to uselessness in about four months. That's the "good news." The "bad news" is that through expertise provided by Dr. Khan (father of Pakistan's bomb), and the resources of Iran's and/or Pakistan's nuclear reactors, the triggers could be replaced. Again the obvious question: "What are we doing in Iraq?"
A must read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Mr. Williams' accout is frightening, well founded, and concise. I saw him on Fox News prior to my order and the interview stopped me in my tracks. Granted the thought of nuclear attack is not a new worry; it is the fodder of screenplays everyday. Yet, Paul Williams defines how this could happen, the technology that is current, the scientists that are willing, and the methodical, plodding efforts of bin Laden. We are at the brink of an atack, and I am truly worried what will be next.
Legend of the Fall
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is the first book to paint a real picture of Osama Bin Laden's ideology in real terms. The letters declaring War against America should have been released to the public and discussed with at least as much vigor as the "Laci Peterson Case" or the idiot rape case in Colorado. Instead, the American Public has been duped by the media moguls and again by the politico's and their pundits into some false sense of safety. It is too bad that we have the attention span of five year olds as is thoroughly demonstrated throughout our social consciousness. Osama Bin Laden doesn't care if you are liberal or conservative, gay or straight, educated or uneducated, rich or poor, or even an athiest but watch out if you are a Christian or a Jew. HE HATES ALL and is DETERMINED to DESTROY ALL that is not Traditional Islam. He despises our weaknesses and the fact that we import these things to Arabian countries. He has used our liberal, must tolerate everything, politically correct society against us... in fact...he literally took it to the BANK. THIS society is bankrolling his Jihad along with Muslim extremist societies around the world. He laughs at the fact that we have no backbone in this country and stand for nothing....except some arbitrary concept called "Freedom" which has been taken far out of context in our society. Everything LIBERAL AMERICA espouses....from the Hollywood elitists to the Michael Moore idiots, is exactly what Bin Laden sites as a reason for his Jihad.....WE DO NOT STAND TOGETHER proud of who we are....we have allowed ourselves to be divided by special interests and this year more than any other....liberal interests that are more concerned with power than with people.....Bin Laden singles out Clinton and his actions with Lewinsky going unpunished and his turning tail in Somalia as examples of our "cowardice." He blames the United States for what the United Nations, France, Germany, and Russia did in scamming the world in the "Oil for Food Program." Yet Kerry wants to buddy up with exactly these people who put each and every one of us in jeopardy. Kerry isn't helping and he won't make us safer or safe. He is divisive and has created a chasm in a self serving attempt to regain the White House. There is no negotiating with Bin Laden and his group......and as best I can tell.....we can't even figure out who his lackey's are here in the United States because they came in during the Clinton years and settled into our society as members indistinguishable from our neighbors. He is ready to do the utmost at all costs to take us out, one by one if necessary, and make us pay!!!!Sadly, we aren't ready for a thing. The American public is interested only in their own petty lives. They no longer vote, but Bin Laden is holding each member of our society accountable because we can, and therefore to him we are all legitimate targets. He takes our freedoms more seriously than we do and in that respect he has a point. We have allowed ourselves to be overtaken
Wake Up America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Paul L. Williams does an excellent job and putting the current War On Terrorism into perspective. Osama's Revenge gives the reader a clear understanding of the threat we face. Mr. Willaims outlines the "Networking" and organization of Terrorists groups over the last few decades. If you think it's only about Al Qaeda, then your sadly mistaken. It's a war of perverse will that encompasses thousands of militants and and criminals that have the same goals... The destruction of Israel, the destruction of the United States (The Great Satan) and the implentation of a world Caliph (Islamic Leader who rules by the Sharia ~ Islamic Law ). Osama Bin Laden in considered a Hero amoungst many Muslim communities across the globe. This book portrays a dark reality that few Americans comprehend. While we sit in our comfortable homes watching the political parties debate the economy and who has the biggest ego, thousands if not millions of "Extremist" are plotting our demise! Something Michael Moore doesn't have to intellect to confront!It's time for us to wake up and deal with the 'Real Threat'. Nuclear proliferation amoungst countries and/or groups that believe that killing infidels is a Holy Duty (Jihad) and a quick ticket to paradise.It's a must read!
Riveting read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The author has done a great job weaving together documented compelling information that gives the reader reason to pause and contemplate what may be the fate of the US regarding nuclear weapons. He gives great insight into how these weapons may very well already be in the hands of al Qaeda cells in our country.Williams doesn't miss a chance to make the reader aware of the gravity of the situation. Al Qaeda's tentacles reach from Las Vegas to Northeastern Pennsylvania. No geographic location is exempt.He quotes sections of the al Qaeda Training Manual which I found frightening albeit fascinating at the same time.While the book cites cold hard facts, it is written in a very readable manner, almost like a novel that was telling a story of which I patiently awaited a conclusion.It was an absorbing read. I finished the book in 2 days.
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