Thursday, July 29, 2004

Timing is Everything

3 weeks ago, I posted an article that talked about an alleged attempt by the Bush administration to pressure Pakistan to have a “showcase” capture of a top Al Qaeda terrorist be announced during the Democratic convention. Today, as requested, Pakistan produced the person allegedly responsible for the embassy bombings in Africa in 1998.

According to reports, he was captured several days ago, but the announcement was held until today, the day of Kerry’s acceptance speech. This is no coincidence, and it was announced in a press conference held long after midnight in Pakistan, so it would break in the late afternoon here.

The link within this paragraph is to “The New Republic”, a very reputable political magazine:
"I urge you to read this article that details an administration attempt to overshadow the upcoming Democratic convention. In it, the author talks with Pakistani officials who say that they have orders from Bush to produce Osama Bin Laden or one of his top deputies before the November election. The date suggested to do this is in late July, specifically the 26th, 27th or 28th of July, which are the first 3 days of the Democratic convention."

- Bob Woods