Islamist Website Instructs Mujahideen to troll forum boards

[Ron]

http://www.memri.org/bin/opener_latest.cgi?ID=SD150807

March 20, 2007    No.1508

    Islamist Website Instructs Mujahideen in Using Popular U.S. Web Forums to Foster Anti-War Sentiment among Americans

In the past few months, Islamists engaged in "media jihad" have increased their efforts to expose as broad a Western audience as possible to their jihad films, which purport to document the growing success of the mujahideen in Iraq and Afghanistan. As part of this endeavor, they have posted jihad films on popular free video-sharing websites such as YouTube, LiveLeak, and Google Video, hoping that such films will tip public opinion in the West against the war in Iraq and Afghanistan - thus pressuring Western governments to withdraw their troops from these countries.

As part of the campaign to foster anti-war sentiment among Westerners, and more specifically among Americans, a member of the Al-Mohajroon Islamist website with the username Al-Wathiq Billah instructed mujahideen in how to infiltrate popular American forums and to use them to distribute jihad films and spread disinformation about the war.

The following are excerpts: [1]

"Raiding American Forums is Among the Most Important Means of Obtaining Victory in the Fierce Media War& and of Influencing the Views of the Weak-Minded American"

"There is no doubt, my brothers, that raiding American forums is among the most important means of obtaining victory in the fierce media war... and of influencing the views of the weak-minded American who pays his taxes so they will go to the infidel American army. This American is an idiot and does not [even] know where Iraq is... [It is therefore] mandatory for every electronic mujahid [to engage in this raiding]."

"It is better that you raid non-political forums such as music forums and trivia forums... which American people... favor... Define your target[ed forum]... and get to know it well... Post your contribution and do not get into... futile arguments..."

Indicate You Are an American

"Obviously, you have to register yourself using a purely American name... Choose an icon that indicates that you are an American, and place it next to your nickname [in the forum]."

"In my experience, the areas most visited in American forums... [are titled] 'Random Thoughts' and 'What's going on in your mind?'... [The former] takes priority in the American forums, and is highly popular. You should post your contribution there... This should include films of the mujahideen in Iraq, mujahideen publications in English, and images and films of the Americans' crimes, [such as] killing unarmed civilians in Iraq... etc."

"Invent Stories About American Soldiers You Have [Allegedly] Personally Known"

"Obviously, you should post your contribution... as an American... You should correspond with visitors to this forum, [bringing to their attention] the frustrating situation of their troops in Iraq... You should invent stories about American soldiers you have [allegedly] personally known (as classmates... or members in a club who played baseball and tennis with you) who were drafted to Iraq and then committed suicide while in service by hanging or shooting themselves..."

"Also, write using a sad tone, and tell them that you feel sorry for your [female] neighbor or co-worker who became addicted to alcohol or drugs... because her poor fiancé, a former soldier in Iraq, was paralyzed or [because] his legs were amputated... [Use any story] which will break their spirits, oh brave fighter for the sake of God..."

How to Make Americans Feel Frustrated With Their Government

"You should enter into debate or respond only if it is extremely necessary... Your concern should [only] be introducing topics which... will cause [them to feel] frustration and anger towards their government..., which will... render them hostile to Bush... and his Republican Party and make them feel they must vote ton bring the troops back from Iraq as soon as possible."

"Do not... discuss issues pertaining to Arabs or Muslims at all, whether negatively or positively... because this could be a trap for you... In addition, do not ask people to circulate the material [you have posted] in other forums... as these types of requests will expose you..."

[Perd Hapley]

Let the accusations begin!

280plus is clearly an Islamist seminar troller.   

[crt360]

"Obviously, you have to register yourself using a purely American name... Choose an icon that indicates that you are an American, and place it next to your nickname [in the forum]."

fistful?

"You should enter into debate or respond only if it is extremely necessary...

Maybe not. 

[Manedwolf]

If you insult them, do they make a last post of "allahu akbar!" and then delete themselves?

[mtnbkr]

"You should enter into debate or respond only if it is extremely necessary...

Maybe not. 

ROTFLMAO!!!

Chris

[Mannlicher]

saw that earlier on Drudge. 
I have also seen them online already.  Every board I visit now has had an influx of new members just SO concerned about the direction America is going.  Always picking, always so sad that America has become the "Great Satan".
Of course, to be honest, its hard to tell the Muzzy trolls from the DhimmiCrat whack jobs. 

[De Selby]

I chuckle every time I see a MEMRI dispatch.  It's like reading the Hamas dispatches to get an "accurate, unbiased picture of Jewish society and culture." 

FYI-MEMRI was founded by and is run by Israeli intelligence officials.  I'm serious-that's not internet rumor or conspiracy theory.  And it doesn't make every translation false....it just means you should be wary of an agenda when you read it.

[Monkeyleg]

I am John Wayne, own horse ranch in Wyoming. One of my cowboys killed while fighting the glorious Mujahideen in Bagdahd.

Oppose this war, weak-minded Americans.

Yippe kah yeah, ok?

[Perd Hapley]

If you insult them, do they make a last post of "allahu akbar!" and then delete themselves?

 

[The Rabbi]

I chuckle every time I see a MEMRI dispatch.  It's like reading the Hamas dispatches to get an "accurate, unbiased picture of Jewish society and culture." 

FYI-MEMRI was founded by and is run by Israeli intelligence officials.  I'm serious-that's not internet rumor or conspiracy theory.  And it doesn't make every translation false....it just means you should be wary of an agenda when you read it.

I've never heard of such a connection.  But I don't doubt there is one.  OTOH there is such bias in favor of Arabs and especially Palestinians in the media some balance is desirable.

[De Selby]

The Rabbi,

I agree, you need balance.  And I think there should be an outlet for the genuine Israeli side of this conflict-I just think everyone should be clear on who is coming from what side.  If we read Al Jazeera on the Palestinians, it's obvious what their slant is going to be and what sources and biases they will have.  Most people don't know that about MEMRI, so I think it's good to make it known where possible.

Here's a neat article about Col. Yigal Carmon, the founder of MEMRI:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1162378407552&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter

'Facts are bipartisan," says Middle East Media Research Institute founder and president Yigal Carmon, leaning back in the large chair behind the desk of his Jerusalem office, one of many international branches - among them a bureau in Baghdad.

Carmon, 60, is clearly used to having to reiterate this seeming axiom. Since establishing MEMRI in 1998 to "bridge the language gap between the Middle East and the West," Carmon and his material have been received with a combination of angst and ambivalence on the part of the press and politicians who don't like what they're seeing.

And what they're seeing is what Carmon refers to as the "reality" of the Arab-Muslim world.
How Carmon - who served as a colonel in IDF Intelligence from 1968-88; as acting head of the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria and its adviser on Arab affairs from 1977-82; as counterterrorism adviser to prime ministers Yitzhak Shamir and Yitzhak Rabin from 1988-93; and as a delegate to Israeli peace negotiations with Syria in Madrid and Washington in 1991-92 - presents this "reality" is by monitoring Arabic publications, radio and TV broadcasts and religious sermons. These he translates - himself and with the help of a vast and highly trained staff - into many languages and circulates over the Internet. He also presents his findings to the US Congress and European parliaments.

[Bogie]

Remember - vote for anyone but a Republican, so that they may have the peaceful hiatus in which to rebuild, retrain, and rearm to ensure the eradication of all non-believers (generally including their fellow muslims who aren't as radically nutjob in their beliefs).
 

[Phyphor]

If you insult them, do they make a last post of "allahu akbar!" and then delete themselves?

Maybe they DDOS the server...... or just post a pic of an explosion.

OR maybe blow themselves and their computer up... ( Here's hoping)

[Strings]

>I am John Wayne, own horse ranch in Wyoming. One of my cowboys killed while fighting the glorious Mujahideen in Bagdahd.

Oppose this war, weak-minded Americans.

Yippe kah yeah, ok?<

You realize Dick, I'm now picturing you in traditional Arab garb, wielding a jambiya and tulwar...

NOT a picture to engender fear... :neener:

[Monkeyleg]

Y'know, Bill, I think you're right.

I just emailed my old friend Dick Cheney that photo of you in your leather skirt, combat boots, with all your tattoos as well as your ponytail.

He's going to circulate the picture in the Arab countries, with the headline, "is this what you had in mind when you were thinking about 72 virgins?"

(neener)

[Strings]

that kilt is denim, Dick... not leather... :neener:

Besides... I don't think I qualify as a virgin anymore (and I have the referances to prove it). IF you'ld like to argue that point, take it up with Spoon at the next MG shoot...

[Monkeyleg]

Leather, schmeather. We'll just tell the Mujahideen that it's made from pigskin.

[Strings]

Ok... you just made Spoon spew coffee... good job!

 I notice you're leaving the other part alone, too...

[Monkeyleg]

What "other part?"

As for me endangering fear on others, you know very well I don't do that. I'm as gentle as a lamb.

[Monkeyleg]

My mistake. Your term was "engender fear."

I don't "engender" anyone.

As for virginity, I lost mine before you were born. Can't say that it was the right thing to do and, if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't have done it.

There...is that enough "right wing" dogma for you?

Dang Pagans. Always posting pictures of themselves in ridiculous garb, their wives naked, spewing the words of the Anti-Christ, and generally making a nuisance of themselves.

And, Bill, those are just your positives.

[Strings]

are ya sure? I mean, positively? :neener:

 Besides... at least I can serve as a good bad example...

"Look out kids: follow the straight and narrow path, or end up like THAT guy!"

[Perd Hapley]

"Look out kids: follow the straight and narrow path, or end up like THAT guy!"

That's pretty much what keeps me in church.   

[Warren]

You realize Dick, I'm now picturing you in traditional Arab garb, wielding a jambiya and tulwar...

Isn't that a soup or stew?

[StopTheGrays]

If you insult them, do they make a last post of "allahu akbar!" and then delete themselves?

Allahu Akbar?

[Sindawe]

ITS A TRAP!!!