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**BEEFCAKE-NMCB1** · 07-18-2007, 07:54 AM

It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt. Col. Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during the Reagan Aministration.

There was Ollie in front of God and country getting the third degree, but what he said was stunning!

He was being drilled by a senator; "Did you not recently spend close to $60,000 for a home security system?"

Ollie replied, "Yes, I did, Sir."

The senator continued, trying to get a laugh out of the audience, "Isn't that just a little excessive?"

"No, sir," continued Ollie.

"No? And why not?" the senator asked.

"Because the lives of my family and I were threatened, sir."

"Threatened? By whom?" the senator questioned.

"By a terrorist, sir" Ollie answered.

"Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you that much?"

"His name is Osama bin Laden, sir" Ollie replied.

At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the attempt. Then the senator continued. Why are you so afraid of this man?" the senator asked.

"Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I know of," Ollie answered.fficeffice" />>>

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"And what do you recommend we do about him?" asked the senator.

"Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his men from the face of the earth."

The senator disagreed with this approach, and that was all that was shown of the clip.>>
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By the way, that senator was Al Gore! >>
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Also: Terrorist pilot Mohammad Atta blew up a bus in ffice:smarttags" />lace w:st="on">Israellace> in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993, lace w:st="on">Israellace> had to agree to release so-called "political prisoners."

However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands. The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all prisoners be released. >>
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Thus Mohammad Atta was freed and eventually thanked the USA by flying an airplane into Tower One of the lace w:st="on">World Trade Centerlace> . This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified. >>
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It was censored in the lace w:st="on">USAlace> from all later reports.
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**Frenchy** · 07-18-2007, 08:10 AM

This story has been debunked!

**BEEFCAKE-NMCB1** · 07-18-2007, 08:13 AM

sorry

cjive134 · 07-18-2007, 12:34 PM

That thing reads like a Soap oprah!! It must be true!! I get sh!t like that from my Dad all the time. not political stuff, but still. I promise you, 99% of the time if you didn't hear about it on the news before reading it in a chain e-mail it probibly isn't true. Just ofr future reference.

justgotback · 07-18-2007, 12:40 PM

There is some truth to this. I need to research it, but years ago I read an article in Time magazine about it. The statements are obsioulsy exaggerated, but there was an exchange between these two that had information about Osama Bin Laden.

sa-xd9shooter · 07-18-2007, 12:55 PM

Here's what Snopes has:

http://www.snopes.com/rumors/north.asp

BTW - what website do we use to verify Snopes?

wombat13 · 07-18-2007, 01:07 PM

Snopes article very interesting. It was Abu Nidal, described by snopes and other sources as the worst terrorist leader of the 70s and 80s, that threatened North's family.

FWIW, Abu Nidal lived in Baghdad for years until his death in 2002. But Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Just keep repeating that.

Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.
Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.

cmcarlile · 07-18-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjive134

That thing reads like a Soap oprah!! It must be true!! I get sh!t like that from my Dad all the time. not political stuff, but still. I promise you, 99% of the time if you didn't hear about it on the news before reading it in a chain e-mail it probibly isn't true. Just ofr future reference.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

07-18-2007, 07:54 AM	#1
BEEFCAKE-NMCB1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 564	[PV] Is this true anyone, can't confirm It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt. Col. Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during the Reagan Aministration. There was Ollie in front of God and country getting the third degree, but what he said was stunning! He was being drilled by a senator; "Did you not recently spend close to $60,000 for a home security system?" Ollie replied, "Yes, I did, Sir." The senator continued, trying to get a laugh out of the audience, "Isn't that just a little excessive?" "No, sir," continued Ollie. "No? And why not?" the senator asked. "Because the lives of my family and I were threatened, sir." "Threatened? By whom?" the senator questioned. "By a terrorist, sir" Ollie answered. "Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you that much?" "His name is Osama bin Laden, sir" Ollie replied. At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the attempt. Then the senator continued. Why are you so afraid of this man?" the senator asked. "Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I know of," Ollie answered.fficeffice" />>> >> >> >> "And what do you recommend we do about him?" asked the senator. "Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his men from the face of the earth." The senator disagreed with this approach, and that was all that was shown of the clip.>> >> >> >> By the way, that senator was Al Gore! >> >> >> >> Also: Terrorist pilot Mohammad Atta blew up a bus in ffice:smarttags" />lace w:st="on">Israellace> in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993, lace w:st="on">Israellace> had to agree to release so-called "political prisoners." However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands. The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all prisoners be released. >> >> Thus Mohammad Atta was freed and eventually thanked the USA by flying an airplane into Tower One of the lace w:st="on">World Trade Centerlace> . This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified. >> >> It was censored in the lace w:st="on">USAlace> from all later reports. >>

07-18-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,158	This story has been debunked! __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

07-18-2007, 12:34 PM	#4
cjive134 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,627	That thing reads like a Soap oprah!! It must be true!! I get sh!t like that from my Dad all the time. not political stuff, but still. I promise you, 99% of the time if you didn't hear about it on the news before reading it in a chain e-mail it probibly isn't true. Just ofr future reference. __________________ "I've got three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?" - homer simpson

07-18-2007, 12:40 PM	#5
justgotback XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,705	There is some truth to this. I need to research it, but years ago I read an article in Time magazine about it. The statements are obsioulsy exaggerated, but there was an exchange between these two that had information about Osama Bin Laden. __________________ Just say NO to Obama! “Just because you have an individual right, does not mean that the state or local government cannot constrain the exercise of that right.” Barack Obama on the 2nd amendment A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 22:3

07-18-2007, 12:55 PM	#6
sa-xd9shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 383	Here's what Snopes has: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/north.asp BTW - what website do we use to verify Snopes? __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Guns kill people just like fish need bicycles.

07-18-2007, 08:13 AM	#3
BEEFCAKE-NMCB1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 564	sorry

07-18-2007, 01:07 PM	#7
wombat13 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,569	Snopes article very interesting. It was Abu Nidal, described by snopes and other sources as the worst terrorist leader of the 70s and 80s, that threatened North's family. FWIW, Abu Nidal lived in Baghdad for years until his death in 2002. But Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Just keep repeating that. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism. Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism.

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