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Canuckistanian

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16. What's even more puzzling is that this is supposedly Al Qaeda in IRAN

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 11:55 AM

Apr 2013

The largely Shi'ite Iran hates the Saudi Al Qaeda movement and have imprisoned many members.

I've heard analyst after analyst on the radio wondering how Al Qaeda can support a worldwide terrorist operation from Iran.

Somebody's trying to mislead us, I think.

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What does Al-Quaida have against Canada? [View all] hedgehog Apr 2013 OP

They hate them for their freedoms? FarCenter Apr 2013 #1

I haven't seen the details - my family takes that train across Upstate New York hedgehog Apr 2013 #3

beer flamingdem Apr 2013 #2

Canada is a civilized, enlightened country, ergo they represent everything AQ hates. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #4

I was wondering that? Now they have some sort of relationship with Iran against Canada? gordianot Apr 2013 #5

They allow women to wear bikinis and shorts. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #6

They wanted America to have another friend in the WOT. LuvNewcastle Apr 2013 #7

It's the northern suburb of the United States? n/t ieoeja Apr 2013 #8

Canadian Bacon... What else ... Geez Ichingcarpenter Apr 2013 #9

Canada has been in Afghanistan as part of NATO since October, 2001, polly7 Apr 2013 #10

i didn't know that. Thank you. hedgehog Apr 2013 #11

They care about education, health care, work towards equality.... NCTraveler Apr 2013 #12

They see it as an easier target, probably Still Sensible Apr 2013 #13

The same thing as everyone else does. hughee99 Apr 2013 #14

You should warn people before linking to a graphic image! hedgehog Apr 2013 #15

What's even more puzzling is that this is supposedly Al Qaeda in IRAN Canuckistanian Apr 2013 #16

I read over the weekend the AQ presence in Iran is in spite of the Iranian government Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #18

American allies Marrah_G Apr 2013 #17