9/11 Coincidence TheoryA critical examination of the official story surrounding the foundational event for the “New American Century”.

First, there are a few things First, there are a few things you need to ask yourself:you need to ask yourself:

Am I so loyal to a political Am I so loyal to a political party that it will affect my party that it will affect my likelihood of acknowledging likelihood of acknowledging the factual information in the factual information in this presentation?this presentation?

If I am a Democrat:If I am a Democrat: Will I be willing to accept any Will I be willing to accept any

information that points to information that points to Republicans as criminals at face Republicans as criminals at face value without examining its value without examining its validity? validity?

Will I be willing to follow the Will I be willing to follow the information to its conclusions, information to its conclusions, even if it points to people that I even if it points to people that I previously respected and agreed previously respected and agreed with, as being criminally negligent with, as being criminally negligent or complicit? or complicit?

If I am a Republican:If I am a Republican:

Do I value Constitutional Do I value Constitutional and conservative principles and conservative principles higher than party loyalty? higher than party loyalty?

Do I automatically assume Do I automatically assume that anyone who would that anyone who would criticize the Bush criticize the Bush administration must be a administration must be a left-wing liberal? left-wing liberal?

FACT: There are many types of FACT: There are many types of people who dispute or people who dispute or disbelieve the official account disbelieve the official account of 9/11, including:of 9/11, including:- Conservative Constitutionalists, or Conservative Constitutionalists, or

“Patriots”“Patriots”- Democrats, liberals and Democrats, liberals and

“Progressives”. “Progressives”. - Political ModeratesPolitical Moderates- People who were, previously, People who were, previously,

completely uninvolved and completely uninvolved and undecided politically. undecided politically.

- Many credible and qualified public Many credible and qualified public figures and experts, including… figures and experts, including…

Rep. Curt Weldon R, PA – Vice Chairman of the Rep. Curt Weldon R, PA – Vice Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, House House Homeland Security Committee, House Armed Services Committee said, referring to the Armed Services Committee said, referring to the 9/11 Commission:9/11 Commission:

"There's something very "There's something very sinister going on here that sinister going on here that really troubles me,"really troubles me," Weldon Weldon told FOX News, blasting the told FOX News, blasting the Sept. 11 commission for not Sept. 11 commission for not taking the claims more taking the claims more seriously. He said some panel seriously. He said some panel members were trying to smear members were trying to smear Shaffer and Able Danger.  Shaffer and Able Danger.  "What's the Sept. 11 "What's the Sept. 11 commission got to hide?“ commission got to hide?“ [[Fox News Article 8/28/05]

Former Senator Max Cleland, (GA) Former Senator Max Cleland, (GA) 1996-2002, 1996-2002, Former Administrator of the Former Administrator of the U.S. Veterans Administration, Captain: U.S. U.S. Veterans Administration, Captain: U.S. Army (Vietnam),Army (Vietnam), former member of the 9/11 former member of the 9/11 Commission:Commission:

"If this decision stands [to "If this decision stands [to limit access to White limit access to White House documents], I, as a House documents], I, as a member of the member of the commission, cannot look commission, cannot look any American in the eye, any American in the eye, especially family members especially family members of victims, and say the of victims, and say the commission had full commission had full access. access. This investigation This investigation is now compromisedis now compromised."."

Edward L. Peck: Deputy Edward L. Peck: Deputy Director of the White Director of the White House Task Force on House Task Force on Terrorism under Ronald Terrorism under Ronald

Reagan.Reagan. We want truthful answers to We want truthful answers to questions. …  questions. …  As Americans of As Americans of conscience, we ask for four conscience, we ask for four things:things:

An immediate investigation by An immediate investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer Spitzer

Immediate investigation in Immediate investigation in Congressional Hearings. Congressional Hearings.

Media attention to scrutinize Media attention to scrutinize and investigate the evidence. and investigate the evidence.

The formation of a truly The formation of a truly independent citizens-based independent citizens-based inquiry.”inquiry.” [signatory, petition [signatory, petition for reinvestigation]for reinvestigation]

DR. Paul Craig Roberts, PhD – DR. Paul Craig Roberts, PhD – Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury under Ronald Treasury under Ronald

Reagan;Reagan; "We know that it is strictly "We know that it is strictly

impossible for any building, much impossible for any building, much less steel columned buildings, to less steel columned buildings, to "pancake" at free fall speed. "pancake" at free fall speed. Therefore, Therefore, it is a non-it is a non-controversial fact that the controversial fact that the official explanation of the official explanation of the collapse of the WTC buildings collapse of the WTC buildings is false." is false."

"There are not many editors "There are not many editors eager for writers to explore the eager for writers to explore the glaring defects of the 9/11 glaring defects of the 9/11 Commission Report.Commission Report. One would One would think that if the report could stand think that if the report could stand analysis, there would not be a taboo analysis, there would not be a taboo against calling attention to the against calling attention to the inadequacy of its explanations." inadequacy of its explanations." [essays, Counterpunch][essays, Counterpunch]

Catherine Austin Fitts – Assistant Catherine Austin Fitts – Assistant Secretary of Housing under George Secretary of Housing under George H.W. Bush. Former Managing Director H.W. Bush. Former Managing Director of Dillon, Read & Co;of Dillon, Read & Co;

"The official story could "The official story could not possibly have not possibly have happened... It’s not happened... It’s not possible. It’s not possible. It’s not operationally feasible... operationally feasible... The Commission was a The Commission was a whitewash."whitewash." (also a signatory to (also a signatory to petition for petition for reinvestigation)reinvestigation)

Daniel Ellsberg, PhD:Daniel Ellsberg, PhD: Former State Former State Department envoy to Viet Nam, former U.S. Marine Corps Department envoy to Viet Nam, former U.S. Marine Corps officer. Former military analyst for the Rand Corporation.  officer. Former military analyst for the Rand Corporation.  Most well known for leaking the Pentagon Papers to the Most well known for leaking the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times in 1971New York Times in 1971 "There is no question in my "There is no question in my

mind, that there is enough mind, that there is enough evidence to justify a very evidence to justify a very comprehensive and hard comprehensive and hard hitting investigation of the hitting investigation of the kind we have not seen. With kind we have not seen. With subpoenas, general subpoenas, general questioning of people, questioning of people, releasing a lot of documents. releasing a lot of documents. There’s no question that There’s no question that very serious questions have very serious questions have been raised about how been raised about how much they knew before much they knew before hand and how much hand and how much involvement there may have involvement there may have been."been." [Radio interview, 7-14- [Radio interview, 7-14-06]06]

Philip J. Berg, Esquire – Philip J. Berg, Esquire – Former Deputy Attorney Former Deputy Attorney General, State of General, State of

Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania. "The official story of "The official story of

what actually took what actually took place on 9-11 is a place on 9-11 is a lie." lie." [AFP 10/29/04][AFP 10/29/04]

(also signatory to (also signatory to petition calling for petition calling for reinvestigation)reinvestigation)

William Christison:William Christison: 28-year CIA 28-year CIA analyst, director of the CIA's Office analyst, director of the CIA's Office of Regional and Political Analysisof Regional and Political Analysis

““After spending the better part of the After spending the better part of the last five years treating these last five years treating these [alternative 9/11]theories with utmost [alternative 9/11]theories with utmost skepticism, I have devoted serious time skepticism, I have devoted serious time to actually studying them in recent to actually studying them in recent months, and have also carefully months, and have also carefully watched several videos that are watched several videos that are available on the subject. I have come to available on the subject. I have come to believe that significant parts of the 9/11 believe that significant parts of the 9/11 theories are true, and that therefore theories are true, and that therefore significant parts of the ‘official story’ put significant parts of the ‘official story’ put out by the U.S. government and the out by the U.S. government and the 9/11 Commission are false. ”9/11 Commission are false. ”““I now think there is persuasive I now think there is persuasive evidence that the events of evidence that the events of September did not unfold as the September did not unfold as the Bush administration and the 9/11 Bush administration and the 9/11 Commission would have us believe. Commission would have us believe. ““

Col. Robert Bowman, PhD, U.S. Air Force (ret)Col. Robert Bowman, PhD, U.S. Air Force (ret) – – Director of Advanced Space Programs Director of Advanced Space Programs Development under Presidents Ford and Development under Presidents Ford and Carter.  U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with Carter.  U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with over 100 combat missions. (PhD in over 100 combat missions. (PhD in Aeronautics and Nuclear Engineering, Cal Aeronautics and Nuclear Engineering, Cal Tech)Tech) "A lot of these pieces of information, "A lot of these pieces of information,

taken together, prove that taken together, prove that the the official story, the official official story, the official conspiracy theory of 9/11 is a conspiracy theory of 9/11 is a bunch of hogwash.  It’s bunch of hogwash.  It’s impossible. …impossible. …I think the very kindest thing that we I think the very kindest thing that we can say about George W. Bush and all can say about George W. Bush and all the people in the U.S. Government the people in the U.S. Government that have been involved in this that have been involved in this massive cover-up, is that massive cover-up, is that they were they were aware of impending attacks and aware of impending attacks and let them happen…that is high let them happen…that is high treason and conspiracy to commit treason and conspiracy to commit murder."murder."

After looking at this After looking at this information, people almost information, people almost all come away with:all come away with:

An awareness of the grave threat to the An awareness of the grave threat to the Constitution and the American way of lifeConstitution and the American way of life

An understanding of the way that our An understanding of the way that our media has been manipulative and media has been manipulative and complicit in the cover-up of this complicit in the cover-up of this informationinformation

A renewed commitment hold our elected A renewed commitment hold our elected officials accountable to the law and basic officials accountable to the law and basic moral principles and, most importantly…moral principles and, most importantly…

A strong desire DO A strong desire DO SOMETHING!SOMETHING!

Before we get started, Before we get started, there are a few things there are a few things that we need to get out that we need to get out of the way:of the way:

First, let’s talk about First, let’s talk about “Conspiracy Theory”“Conspiracy Theory”

According to Webster’s Online According to Webster’s Online dictionary “Conspiracy” is:dictionary “Conspiracy” is:

11. A secret agreement between two or . A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act.more people to perform an unlawful act.

22. A plot to carry out some harmful or . A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot).illegal act (especially a political plot).

33. A group of conspirators banded . A group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose.illegal purpose.

““Conspiracy Theory” then, would be a Conspiracy Theory” then, would be a hypothesis or explanation of observed facts hypothesis or explanation of observed facts or events which relies on Conspiracy as the or events which relies on Conspiracy as the explanation. explanation.

Although it is a perfectly legitimate logical Although it is a perfectly legitimate logical exercise when observing coordinated events, exercise when observing coordinated events, the term “Conspiracy Theory” has been the term “Conspiracy Theory” has been stigmatized in popular culture and therefore stigmatized in popular culture and therefore has a sensationalist effect when used. has a sensationalist effect when used.

Those who refer to people who question the Those who refer to people who question the official story of events as “conspiracy official story of events as “conspiracy theorists” use this terminology for its theorists” use this terminology for its sensational effect, to stigmatize and sensational effect, to stigmatize and discredit the individual and avoid logically discredit the individual and avoid logically addressing the facts. addressing the facts.

““Conspiracy Theory”Conspiracy Theory”

Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Theory vs. Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory

When faced with observations of facts When faced with observations of facts or events that appear to be or events that appear to be coordinated, there are two coordinated, there are two approaches to explain them:approaches to explain them:

Conspiracy TheoryConspiracy Theory The idea that the apparent parallels of The idea that the apparent parallels of

chance are a result of coordination. chance are a result of coordination. Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory

The idea that the apparent parallels are a The idea that the apparent parallels are a result of pure chance. result of pure chance.

Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Theory vs. Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory

The problem with Coincidence theory as The problem with Coincidence theory as that because it relies on chance, that because it relies on chance, it it becomes less likely to be correspond becomes less likely to be correspond with reality each time it is employed with reality each time it is employed to explain corresponding eventsto explain corresponding events. .

In certain situations, conspiracy theory In certain situations, conspiracy theory is obviously the more logical choice, is obviously the more logical choice, given the probabilities. For example…given the probabilities. For example…

Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Theory vs. Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory

The official explanation of 9/11 is The official explanation of 9/11 is a Conspiracy Theory, by definitiona Conspiracy Theory, by definition. .

It begins with the presumption that a It begins with the presumption that a conspiracy, or a group of 2 or more conspiracy, or a group of 2 or more individuals must have been individuals must have been responsible. responsible.

This is perfectly logical, since it would This is perfectly logical, since it would be preposterous to assume that the be preposterous to assume that the impacts at all 3 buildings within the impacts at all 3 buildings within the space of 2 hours, was a coincidence. space of 2 hours, was a coincidence.

Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Theory vs. Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory

Unfortunately, the official story, after Unfortunately, the official story, after using conspiracy theory to explain the using conspiracy theory to explain the coordination of the hijackings themselves, coordination of the hijackings themselves, relies heavily on “Coincidence relies heavily on “Coincidence Theory” to explain a host of other Theory” to explain a host of other observed facts regarding 9/11.observed facts regarding 9/11.

Keep in mind that coincidence can be Keep in mind that coincidence can be perfectly plausible to explain isolated perfectly plausible to explain isolated events, but when you continue to rely on events, but when you continue to rely on it to explain more and more observations it to explain more and more observations of a particular event or series of events, of a particular event or series of events, its plausibility goes down because of the its plausibility goes down because of the laws of probability. laws of probability.

How the official story How the official story usesuses

Coincidence TheoryCoincidence Theory The official story, as embodied by the The official story, as embodied by the

9/11 Commission report uses 9/11 Commission report uses “coincidence theory” in 2 primary “coincidence theory” in 2 primary ways:ways:1. By specifically attributing certain observations, 1. By specifically attributing certain observations,

which were integral to the success of the which were integral to the success of the attacks to “coincidence” or to coincidental and attacks to “coincidence” or to coincidental and unfortunate incompetence. unfortunate incompetence.

2. Or, as is far more common, by simply not 2. Or, as is far more common, by simply not addressing certain observations of fact and addressing certain observations of fact and thereby implying that they are the result of thereby implying that they are the result of chance occurrence and are therefore not chance occurrence and are therefore not relevant or worthy of scrutiny or explanation.relevant or worthy of scrutiny or explanation.

The sudden, global and symmetrical The sudden, global and symmetrical collapsescollapses of 3 steel high-rise buildings at the of 3 steel high-rise buildings at the World Trade Center due to localized, World Trade Center due to localized, asymmetrical damage and fires. asymmetrical damage and fires. No steel frame high-rise building has EVER No steel frame high-rise building has EVER

experienced global collapse due to structural experienced global collapse due to structural weakening from fire, either before or since 9/11. weakening from fire, either before or since 9/11.

The multiple military air defense drillsThe multiple military air defense drills simulating hijacking of planes and building simulating hijacking of planes and building impacts which facilitated the 9/11 attacks both impacts which facilitated the 9/11 attacks both by confusing and diverting air defenses. by confusing and diverting air defenses.

Areas of 9/11 fact in which Areas of 9/11 fact in which Coincidence Theory is Coincidence Theory is relied upon by the official relied upon by the official explanation:explanation:

Areas of 9/11 fact Areas of 9/11 fact where Coincidence where Coincidence Theory is relied upon Theory is relied upon by the official by the official explanation:explanation: The multiple intelligence ‘failures’ which The multiple intelligence ‘failures’ which facilitated the attacks, and specific prior facilitated the attacks, and specific prior knowledgeknowledge regarding the attacks. regarding the attacks.

The history and nature of the individuals The history and nature of the individuals designated as “Al Qaeda” and their connections designated as “Al Qaeda” and their connections to the CIA, MI6 and Pakinstan’s ISI as well as to the CIA, MI6 and Pakinstan’s ISI as well as the strategic use of these “operatives” by the strategic use of these “operatives” by Western intelligence agencies in several Western intelligence agencies in several global conflicts as recently as Bosnia. global conflicts as recently as Bosnia.

Areas of 9/11 fact where Areas of 9/11 fact where Coincidence Theory is relied upon Coincidence Theory is relied upon by the official explanation:by the official explanation:

The statements of motive prior to The statements of motive prior to 9/119/11 by individuals and policy groups, by individuals and policy groups, many of whom are now the key many of whom are now the key architects of U.S. Foreign and architects of U.S. Foreign and domestic policy. domestic policy.

The widespread political The widespread political opportunismopportunism surrounding 9/11, and surrounding 9/11, and efforts to implement long-standing efforts to implement long-standing foreign and domestic policies based foreign and domestic policies based on 9/11 and the threat of Islamic on 9/11 and the threat of Islamic Terrorism. Terrorism.

Areas of 9/11 fact where Areas of 9/11 fact where Coincidence Theory is relied Coincidence Theory is relied upon by the official upon by the official explanation:explanation: In each of these cases alone, In each of these cases alone, coincidence would be an improbable coincidence would be an improbable explanation. explanation. When considered in When considered in totality, it is so astronomically totality, it is so astronomically unlikely as to be practically unlikely as to be practically impossible.impossible.

We will examine some of these in detail, We will examine some of these in detail, but by no means exhaustively. Do your but by no means exhaustively. Do your own research!own research!

Second, let’s talk Second, let’s talk about theabout the

burden of proof: burden of proof: The burden of proof regarding September The burden of proof regarding September 1111thth, 2001 is on the shoulders of those who , 2001 is on the shoulders of those who have given us an account of events, just as in have given us an account of events, just as in a criminal trial. a criminal trial.

The Bush Administration and the Justice The Bush Administration and the Justice Department gave us an explanation of the Department gave us an explanation of the events, that Bin Laden and 19 fanatical events, that Bin Laden and 19 fanatical Muslims were independently responsible. Muslims were independently responsible.

They then asked us to completely change all They then asked us to completely change all of our domestic and foreign policy based on of our domestic and foreign policy based on this explanation. this explanation.

Have our public officials Have our public officials met this burden?met this burden?

Have they even Have they even attempted to?attempted to? Consider the following Consider the following statement:statement:

““The FBI has no hard evidence The FBI has no hard evidence connecting Usama Bin Laden to connecting Usama Bin Laden to the 9/11 attacks.”the 9/11 attacks.”

This statement was made by Rex Tomb, Chief of Investigative Publicity for the FBI, when asked why Bin Laden is not wanted in connection with 9/11. (Ed Haas, 6-5-2006)

What does this mean?What does this mean? The Bush Administration and agencies The Bush Administration and agencies

under its control were so busy acting on under its control were so busy acting on their explanation of the events of their explanation of the events of September 11September 11thth, that they could not be , that they could not be bothered to substantiate it. bothered to substantiate it.

The Democrats were either fine with The Democrats were either fine with this, or they were so afraid of appearing this, or they were so afraid of appearing “unpatriotic” that they did not demand “unpatriotic” that they did not demand evidence before authorizing wars based evidence before authorizing wars based on this explanation. on this explanation.

There are only 2 There are only 2 possibilities here, possibilities here, and either one and either one should make you should make you angry:angry: Either you are not important enough Either you are not important enough

or intelligent enough for these or intelligent enough for these officials, who we elect to serve us, to officials, who we elect to serve us, to take the time to you show evidence…take the time to you show evidence…

OR THEY ARE HIDING OR THEY ARE HIDING SOMETHING!SOMETHING!

1. Why do I believe that Osama Bin Laden and 19 Islamic radicals were independently responsible for 9/11?

2. Have I been shown evidence for this assertion?

3. Is my belief in this assertion a result of a logical, empirical process?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself, and keep in mind during this presentation:

Why should I doubt the Why should I doubt the official explanation of official explanation of 9/11?9/11?

5 Primary reasons5 Primary reasons:: The official story is in direct conflict with The official story is in direct conflict with

many of the observed facts.many of the observed facts. The official story relies heavily on The official story relies heavily on

coincidence in explaining multiple facts, coincidence in explaining multiple facts, making it inherently dubiousmaking it inherently dubious

Certain aspects of the official story have Certain aspects of the official story have been revised multiple times since been revised multiple times since 9/11/01.9/11/01.

The official story does not explain, or The official story does not explain, or attempt to explain, many of the observed attempt to explain, many of the observed facts and events.facts and events.

The official story, or the 9/11 commission The official story, or the 9/11 commission report, was formulated by those without report, was formulated by those without either the incentive or disposition to be either the incentive or disposition to be objective, honest or exhaustive. objective, honest or exhaustive.

Areas of observed facts that the “official Areas of observed facts that the “official narrative” is in direct conflict with, or fails to narrative” is in direct conflict with, or fails to explain: explain:

1. 1. The Destruction of the The Destruction of the World World Trade Center:Trade Center:

So what So what isis the official the official explanation of the Collapses explanation of the Collapses

of WTC 1, 2 and 7?of WTC 1, 2 and 7? There have actually been There have actually been at least 4 accountsat least 4 accounts for the collapses of the for the collapses of the twin towers that have been at one point or for certain purposes twin towers that have been at one point or for certain purposes considered the official explanation including: considered the official explanation including:

The initial FEMA reportThe initial FEMA report The Silverstein/Wiedlinger report The Silverstein/Wiedlinger report

(undertaken to support Larry Silverstein’s Insurance claim)(undertaken to support Larry Silverstein’s Insurance claim) The findings of the 9/11 CommissionThe findings of the 9/11 Commission

(origin of the ‘pancake’ effect, no mention of building 7) (origin of the ‘pancake’ effect, no mention of building 7) The most recent 2005 NIST reportThe most recent 2005 NIST report

(slightly different from 2004 hypothesis, abandoned (slightly different from 2004 hypothesis, abandoned ‘pancake’ effect)‘pancake’ effect)

These theories are all mutually exclusive, giving substantially different These theories are all mutually exclusive, giving substantially different explanations for the collapses. explanations for the collapses.

Many people discussing the collapses of the buildings, on both sides of Many people discussing the collapses of the buildings, on both sides of the debate, are still caught up in discussions based on these earlier the debate, are still caught up in discussions based on these earlier reports, creating a great deal of misunderstanding. reports, creating a great deal of misunderstanding.

We will deal only with the most recent, and most widely accepted We will deal only with the most recent, and most widely accepted hypothesis, which is the one issued by the National Institute of hypothesis, which is the one issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in 2005 report. Standards and Technology in 2005 report.

What the NIST explanation What the NIST explanation says:says:

““[NIST’s] hypothesis is that the towers collapsed [NIST’s] hypothesis is that the towers collapsed ultimately due to the fires they suffered: As the ultimately due to the fires they suffered: As the fires burned, the buildings’ steel core columns fires burned, the buildings’ steel core columns buckled and shortened. This shifted more load to buckled and shortened. This shifted more load to the buildings’ perimeter columns, which were the buildings’ perimeter columns, which were already affected by the heat of the fires, and already affected by the heat of the fires, and caused them to give way under the increased caused them to give way under the increased stress.”stress.”

It is important to note that NIST’s theory is It is important to note that NIST’s theory is “essentially a fire theory”, relying on the “essentially a fire theory”, relying on the combination of fire and increased stress from the combination of fire and increased stress from the weight of the floors above the impact zones (12 weight of the floors above the impact zones (12 and 28 floors respectively) to initiate collapse.and 28 floors respectively) to initiate collapse.

What the NIST What the NIST report does NOT report does NOT

do:do: The NIST report does NOT claim that jet fuel melted The NIST report does NOT claim that jet fuel melted steel, but only that the fires weakened the steel enough steel, but only that the fires weakened the steel enough to initiate collapse in under the stress from 12 and 28 to initiate collapse in under the stress from 12 and 28 floors. floors.

NIST makes no mention of molten metal found at the NIST makes no mention of molten metal found at the collapse site in the weeks and months after 9/11, collapse site in the weeks and months after 9/11, described in numerous reports.described in numerous reports.

The NIST report only attempts to explain the events The NIST report only attempts to explain the events which lead to “collapse initiation”. They offer no which lead to “collapse initiation”. They offer no explanation as to why the collapses were global. [explanation as to why the collapses were global. [National Institute of Standards and Technology, 9/2005, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 9/2005, pp. 82  pp. 82  ]]

The NIST report does not attempt to explain the The NIST report does not attempt to explain the collapse of Building 7, but made only some “preliminary collapse of Building 7, but made only some “preliminary findings”. findings”.

In 1975 history performed for In 1975 history performed for us an experiment that was us an experiment that was DIRECTLY relevant to NIST’s DIRECTLY relevant to NIST’s

hypothesis in several ways.hypothesis in several ways. On February 13, 1975, the WTC On February 13, 1975, the WTC North Tower was beset by a fireNorth Tower was beset by a fire, , which "burned at temperatures in which "burned at temperatures in excess of 700°C (1,292°F) for over excess of 700°C (1,292°F) for over three hours and spread over some 65 three hours and spread over some 65 percent of the 11th floor, including the percent of the 11th floor, including the core, caused no serious structural core, caused no serious structural damage to the steel structure. In damage to the steel structure. In particular, no trusses needed to be particular, no trusses needed to be replaced" (NY Times, 2-15-75) replaced" (NY Times, 2-15-75)

How is this 1975 fire How is this 1975 fire relevant to 9/11?relevant to 9/11?

The The main factorsmain factors to which NIST attributes to which NIST attributes “collapse initiation” were present in this incident, “collapse initiation” were present in this incident, which did not result in even a partial collapse or which did not result in even a partial collapse or even damage to the steel that would require even damage to the steel that would require replacement:replacement: Fires of 1,275 farenheit, which would be comparable to the Fires of 1,275 farenheit, which would be comparable to the

most favorable estimates of temperature to the official most favorable estimates of temperature to the official story, and which are well in excess of the temperatures story, and which are well in excess of the temperatures which NIST found evidence for and also well in excess of which NIST found evidence for and also well in excess of the likely temperatures according to Kevin Ryan’s the likely temperatures according to Kevin Ryan’s thermodynamic calculations (which estimated a maximum thermodynamic calculations (which estimated a maximum of 600°F):of 600°F):

NIST’s own studies “found no evidence that any of the core NIST’s own studies “found no evidence that any of the core columns had reached temperatures of even 482°F (250°C)”columns had reached temperatures of even 482°F (250°C)”

A whopping 99 floors of weightA whopping 99 floors of weight above the affected area, above the affected area, as opposed to 12 and 28 on 9/11. as opposed to 12 and 28 on 9/11.

What does this mean What does this mean about NIST’s about NIST’s hypothesis?hypothesis? Since NIST’s hypothesis relies primarily on the Since NIST’s hypothesis relies primarily on the

combination of weakening of the steel due to combination of weakening of the steel due to fire (not the impact of the aircraft), and the fire (not the impact of the aircraft), and the weight of 12 and 28 floors, then a similar weight of 12 and 28 floors, then a similar collapse should have been observed in 1975 collapse should have been observed in 1975 under the weight of 99 floors and fires that under the weight of 99 floors and fires that burned for twice as long, or three times as long burned for twice as long, or three times as long (depending on the tower). (depending on the tower).

Even if the damage to the outer structure from Even if the damage to the outer structure from the impacts makes the key difference in the impacts makes the key difference in initiating collapse, the “shortening” of the steel initiating collapse, the “shortening” of the steel core that NIST attributes to fires alone should core that NIST attributes to fires alone should still have been observed in the 1975 fire. still have been observed in the 1975 fire.

What about Building 7?What about Building 7? At approximately 5:30 PM on the At approximately 5:30 PM on the

afternoon of 9/11/01 WTC 7, a afternoon of 9/11/01 WTC 7, a 47-story high-rise steel building 47-story high-rise steel building collapsedcollapsed

It was never hit by a plane, It was never hit by a plane, though it had localized fire and though it had localized fire and damage at the bottom of the damage at the bottom of the south side of the building. south side of the building.

Also, building 7 had an Also, building 7 had an asymmetrical support structure asymmetrical support structure further decreasing the further decreasing the possibility of a symmetrical possibility of a symmetrical collapse from structural damage. collapse from structural damage.

It collapsed in a perfect, It collapsed in a perfect, symmetrical fashion at near free-symmetrical fashion at near free-fall speed into its own footprint. fall speed into its own footprint.

What explanation of What explanation of building 7’s collapse have building 7’s collapse have

we been given?we been given? The 9/11 Commission completely The 9/11 Commission completely

disregarded the collapse of building 7disregarded the collapse of building 7 The NIST report, while it made some The NIST report, while it made some

initial speculations, has not initial speculations, has not attempted to explain this collapse. attempted to explain this collapse.

Consider the following statement Consider the following statement from the head of the NIST from the head of the NIST Investigation, Dr. Shyam Sunder to Investigation, Dr. Shyam Sunder to the New Yorker magazine on March the New Yorker magazine on March 20, 200620, 2006

What about Building 7?What about Building 7? ““...truthfully, I don’t really ...truthfully, I don’t really

know. We’ve had trouble getting know. We’ve had trouble getting a handle on building No. 7”a handle on building No. 7”

I would submit that they are having trouble I would submit that they are having trouble “getting a handle on it” because they are “getting a handle on it” because they are restricted to the hypotheses that are consistent restricted to the hypotheses that are consistent with the official storywith the official story

If you substitute the hypothesis of controlled If you substitute the hypothesis of controlled demotion, there is no difficulty in getting a demotion, there is no difficulty in getting a handle on it, because all of the data is handle on it, because all of the data is consistent. consistent.

Is there a hypothesis that Is there a hypothesis that DOES account for the DOES account for the

observed facts?observed facts? All 3 World Trade Center building collapses All 3 World Trade Center building collapses exhibited 11 tell-tale characteristics that would have exhibited 11 tell-tale characteristics that would have been expected if, and only if, these were examples of been expected if, and only if, these were examples of controlled demolitioncontrolled demolition. .

Since these characteristics had only been observed Since these characteristics had only been observed previously in cases of controlled demolition, then the most previously in cases of controlled demolition, then the most logical hypothesis to begin with would have been logical hypothesis to begin with would have been controlled demolition. controlled demolition.

Several of the live television reports on 9/11 reflected this Several of the live television reports on 9/11 reflected this logical assumption:logical assumption:

None of the official explanations, to date, has even None of the official explanations, to date, has even attempted to explain most of these characteristics. attempted to explain most of these characteristics.

These 11 characteristics and descriptions are quoted from Dr. David Ray Griffin in his essay These 11 characteristics and descriptions are quoted from Dr. David Ray Griffin in his essay “The Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account Cannot Be True”. “The Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account Cannot Be True”.

Further information on Controlled Further information on Controlled DemoltionDemoltion

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Characteristics of Characteristics of Controlled DemolitionControlled Demolition

1. Sudden Onset1. Sudden Onset2. Symmetrical Collapse (straight 2. Symmetrical Collapse (straight

down)down)3. Near Free-Fall Speed3. Near Free-Fall Speed4. Total Collapse (not partial or 4. Total Collapse (not partial or

localized)localized)5. Sliced Steel5. Sliced Steel6. Pulverization of Concrete6. Pulverization of Concrete7. Pyroclastic Dust Clouds7. Pyroclastic Dust Clouds8. Horizontal Ejections8. Horizontal Ejections9. Demolition Rings9. Demolition Rings10. Eyewitness testimony of 10. Eyewitness testimony of

ExplosionsExplosions11. Molten Metal11. Molten Metal

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Areas of observed facts that the “official Areas of observed facts that the “official narrative” is in direct conflict with, or narrative” is in direct conflict with, or fails to explain:fails to explain:

2: 9/11 Air Defenses: Drills, Confusion and Contradiction

Where were the Air Where were the Air Defenses?Defenses? Major problems with the response of our Air Major problems with the response of our Air

Defenses on September 11Defenses on September 11thth, 2001, 20011.1. Standing protocols that would have prevented the Standing protocols that would have prevented the

attacks were not followed.attacks were not followed.2.2. At least 6 separate drills or “wargame” scenarios At least 6 separate drills or “wargame” scenarios

were being run on the morning of 9/11/01. These were being run on the morning of 9/11/01. These drills included the insertion of fake radar “inputs” drills included the insertion of fake radar “inputs” and had the effect of confusing and distracting first and had the effect of confusing and distracting first responders, as well as diverting available aircraft responders, as well as diverting available aircraft away from the area. away from the area.

3.3. The Pentagon has changed their account several The Pentagon has changed their account several times, and was suspected by the 9/11 Commission times, and was suspected by the 9/11 Commission of falsifying and withholding information, even to of falsifying and withholding information, even to the extent that the Commission considered criminal the extent that the Commission considered criminal charges. charges.

4.4. What were “the orders” spoken of by secretary of What were “the orders” spoken of by secretary of Transporation Norman Minetta?Transporation Norman Minetta?

Intercept ProtocolsIntercept ProtocolsRemember that “intercept” does not necessarily mean Remember that “intercept” does not necessarily mean “shoot down”. Intercept protocols involve a series of “shoot down”. Intercept protocols involve a series of graduated response steps, and a “shoot-down” is the graduated response steps, and a “shoot-down” is the last resort. last resort.

It is standard operating procedure (SOP) to It is standard operating procedure (SOP) to scramble jet fighters for any one of the scramble jet fighters for any one of the following situations: following situations:

1.1. An aircraft goes off course An aircraft goes off course

2.2. Radio contact with it is lost. Radio contact with it is lost.

3.3. The transponder is turned off.The transponder is turned off.On 9/11 the 4 hijacked aircraft met not just On 9/11 the 4 hijacked aircraft met not just one, but all 3 of these criteria!one, but all 3 of these criteria!

Intercept ProtocolsIntercept Protocols Between September 2000 and June 2001, Between September 2000 and June 2001,

interceptors were scrambled 67 times. In interceptors were scrambled 67 times. In the year 2000 jets were scrambled 129 the year 2000 jets were scrambled 129 times. times.

The air defense network had, on September The air defense network had, on September 11th, predictable and effective procedures 11th, predictable and effective procedures for dealing with just such an attack. Yet it for dealing with just such an attack. Yet it failed to respond in a timely manner until failed to respond in a timely manner until after the attack was over, more than an after the attack was over, more than an hour and a half after it had started. hour and a half after it had started.

Why were these protocols not followed to Why were these protocols not followed to prevent the attacks?prevent the attacks?

Why were the attacks Why were the attacks not prevented by air not prevented by air

defenses?defenses? Confusion from at least 6 Confusion from at least 6

separate drills or “wargames” separate drills or “wargames” being run at the time of the being run at the time of the attacks, which simulated attacks, which simulated hijackings and planes hijackings and planes impacting buildings.impacting buildings.

Possible stand-down ordersPossible stand-down orders

War game drills on 9/11/01War game drills on 9/11/01CIA / National Reconnaissance Office exercise:CIA / National Reconnaissance Office exercise: Simulation of a plane crash into the NRO headquarters (near Simulation of a plane crash into the NRO headquarters (near Dulles Airport, Virginia) – Not a "terrorism" exercise, resulted in Dulles Airport, Virginia) – Not a "terrorism" exercise, resulted in the evacuation of most NRO employees just as the "real" 9/11 the evacuation of most NRO employees just as the "real" 9/11 was taking place. was taking place. Effects:Effects: Made it more difficult for the Made it more difficult for the nation's spy satellites to be used to track the hijacked planes. nation's spy satellites to be used to track the hijacked planes. [[AP, 10/21/02]AP, 10/21/02]

Vigilant Guardian:Vigilant Guardian: Simulated very closely the hijackings of Simulated very closely the hijackings of 9/11. 9/11. Effects:Effects: Top NORAD personnel were confused, not sure if the Top NORAD personnel were confused, not sure if the 9/11 hijackings were “real-world or exercise” 9/11 hijackings were “real-world or exercise” [Aviation Week & Space [Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 3, 2002Technology, June 3, 2002

Northern Vigilance:Northern Vigilance: Planned months in advance, Planned months in advance, involved deploying fighter jets to locations in Alaska and involved deploying fighter jets to locations in Alaska and northern Canada. northern Canada. Effects:Effects: Ensured that there would be fewer Ensured that there would be fewer fighter planes available to protect the East Coast on 9/11. fighter planes available to protect the East Coast on 9/11. Confusion from simulated information fed into radar screens. Confusion from simulated information fed into radar screens. [Toronto Star, December 9, 2001 ][Toronto Star, December 9, 2001 ]

Other drills on 9/11/01 which have been Other drills on 9/11/01 which have been referenced and reported on, but few, if any, referenced and reported on, but few, if any, operational details have been made available:operational details have been made available: Vigilant WarriorVigilant Warrior [Richard Clark, "Against All [Richard Clark, "Against All

Enemies“ 2004]Enemies“ 2004]

Northern GuardianNorthern Guardian [Toronto Star, December 9, [Toronto Star, December 9, 2001]2001]

Tripod II: Tripod II: Bio-Warfare exercise scheduled for 9/12/01. Bio-Warfare exercise scheduled for 9/12/01. Effects:Effects: FEMA was deployed to the NYC area on 9/10/01 FEMA was deployed to the NYC area on 9/10/01 according to FEMA spokesman Tom Kenny. according to FEMA spokesman Tom Kenny. [Dan Rather [Dan Rather interview, 9/12/01][Giuliani 9/11 Commission, May 2004]interview, 9/12/01][Giuliani 9/11 Commission, May 2004]

War game drills on 9/11/01War game drills on 9/11/01

Possible Stand-Down orders?Possible Stand-Down orders? On May 23, 2003 Secretary of Transportation On May 23, 2003 Secretary of Transportation

Norman Minetta testified before the 9/11 Norman Minetta testified before the 9/11 Commission. During his testimony he stated that Commission. During his testimony he stated that he arrived at the Presidential Emergency he arrived at the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) underneath the East Operations Center (PEOC) underneath the East Wing of the White House at about 9:20 a.m (when Wing of the White House at about 9:20 a.m (when flight 77 would have been heading towards the flight 77 would have been heading towards the Pentagon). Pentagon).

Vice President Richard Cheney and other staff Vice President Richard Cheney and other staff were already present in the center, with Mr. were already present in the center, with Mr. Cheney clearly in command. Minetta described a Cheney clearly in command. Minetta described a conversation that took place between Mr. Cheney conversation that took place between Mr. Cheney and an unnamed "young man” regarding orders and an unnamed "young man” regarding orders that had been given before Minetta’s arrival that had been given before Minetta’s arrival stating: stating:

"There was a young man who had come "There was a young man who had come in and said to the vice president, "The in and said to the vice president, "The plane is 50 miles out. The plane is 30 plane is 50 miles out. The plane is 30 miles out." And when it got down to, miles out." And when it got down to, "The plane is 10 miles out, "the young "The plane is 10 miles out, "the young man also said to the vice president, "Do man also said to the vice president, "Do the orders still stand?" And the vice the orders still stand?" And the vice president turned and whipped his neck president turned and whipped his neck around and said, "Of course the orders around and said, "Of course the orders still stand. Have you heard anything to still stand. Have you heard anything to the contrary?"the contrary?"

Was this a stand-down order?

If not, why was flight 77 not intercepted?

Despite the fact that this testimony directly contradicted VP Cheney’s testimony about his location at the time, the 9/11 Commission did not investigate further. Minetta’s testimony was ommitted from the final report despite being aired live on CSPAN and widely available on the internet.

Other lingering questions Other lingering questions about the Air Defensesabout the Air Defenses

Why was a new Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Why was a new Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction given in June 2001 requiring Staff Instruction given in June 2001 requiring the intercept orders be issued by Secretary of the intercept orders be issued by Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld personally?Defense Rumsfeld personally? [CJCSI3610, June [CJCSI3610, June 1, 2001] 1, 2001]

This directive superceded earlier directive This directive superceded earlier directive [2/18/1997] and “stripped commanders in the field [2/18/1997] and “stripped commanders in the field of all authority to act” with regard to intercept of of all authority to act” with regard to intercept of hijacked aircraft. hijacked aircraft.

Why were the fighter planes that reached Why were the fighter planes that reached Washington seven minutes after the crash of Washington seven minutes after the crash of flight 93 told by the Mission Commander, flight 93 told by the Mission Commander, "negative clearance to shoot the aircraft""negative clearance to shoot the aircraft" over the Nation's Capitolover the Nation's Capitol.. [Friday, July 31, 2004 at [Friday, July 31, 2004 at Congressional hearings on "The 9/11 Commission Report“]Congressional hearings on "The 9/11 Commission Report“]

Falsification and ContradictionsFalsification and Contradictions Some staff members and commissioners of the Some staff members and commissioners of the

Sept. 11 panel concluded that the Pentagon's initial Sept. 11 panel concluded that the Pentagon's initial story of how it reacted to the 2001 terrorist attacks story of how it reacted to the 2001 terrorist attacks may have been part of a deliberate effort to may have been part of a deliberate effort to mislead the commission and the public rather. mislead the commission and the public rather.

Suspicion of wrongdoing ran so deep that the 10-Suspicion of wrongdoing ran so deep that the 10-member commission, in a secret meeting at the member commission, in a secret meeting at the end of its tenure in summer 2004, debated end of its tenure in summer 2004, debated referring the matter to the Justice Department for referring the matter to the Justice Department for criminal investigation. [Washington Post, 8/2/2006]criminal investigation. [Washington Post, 8/2/2006]

Thomas H. Kean, head of the 9/11 Commission Thomas H. Kean, head of the 9/11 Commission said: said: "We to this day don't know why NORAD "We to this day don't know why NORAD told us what they told us. It was just so far told us what they told us. It was just so far from the truth. . . . It's one of those loose from the truth. . . . It's one of those loose ends that never got tied”ends that never got tied”

Falsification and Falsification and ContradictionsContradictions Sen. Dayton (D-MN) Pointed out in congressional Sen. Dayton (D-MN) Pointed out in congressional

hearings on 7/31/04 that hearings on 7/31/04 that if the timeline of air if the timeline of air defense response as promoted in the 9/11 defense response as promoted in the 9/11 Commission report is correct, then the Commission report is correct, then the timeline presented repeatedly by NORAD timeline presented repeatedly by NORAD during the previous two years was during the previous two years was completely wrongcompletely wrong.. Yet now no one at NORAD is Yet now no one at NORAD is willing to comment on their own timeline! willing to comment on their own timeline!

Senator Dayton said: “This is just Senator Dayton said: “This is just unbelievable unbelievable negligencenegligence. It doesn't matter if we spend $550 . It doesn't matter if we spend $550 billion annually on our national defense… if billion annually on our national defense… if people don't pick up the phone to call one people don't pick up the phone to call one another. And another. And this was not an occasional this was not an occasional human or failure. This is NOTHING BUT human or failure. This is NOTHING BUT human error and failurehuman error and failure to follow established to follow established procedures and to use common sense.”procedures and to use common sense.”

……their [NORAD’s] Commission testimony 20 their [NORAD’s] Commission testimony 20 months later covered up those truths. months later covered up those truths. They lied They lied to the American people, they lied to to the American people, they lied to Congress and they lied to your 9/11 Congress and they lied to your 9/11 Commission to create a false impressionCommission to create a false impression of of competence, communication, coordination and competence, communication, coordination and protection of the American people. protection of the American people.

Areas of observed facts that the “official Areas of observed facts that the “official narrative” is in direct conflict with, or narrative” is in direct conflict with, or fails to explain:fails to explain:3. The creation, foreknowledge and facilitation of “Al Qaeda”

What is “Al Qaeda”?What is “Al Qaeda”?Shortly before his untimely Shortly before his untimely death, former British Foreign death, former British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook told the Secretary Robin Cook told the House of Commons that:House of Commons that:

"Al Qaeda" is not really a "Al Qaeda" is not really a terrorist group but a terrorist group but a database of international database of international Mujiheddin and arms Mujiheddin and arms smugglers used by the CIA smugglers used by the CIA and Saudis to funnel and Saudis to funnel guerrillas, arms, and guerrillas, arms, and money into Soviet-money into Soviet-occupied Afghanistan.”occupied Afghanistan.” [[Pierre-Henri Bunel November 20, 2005 Pierre-Henri Bunel November 20, 2005 Wayne Madsen Report and World Affairs, Wayne Madsen Report and World Affairs, Delhi] Delhi]

History of “Al Qaeda” or “the History of “Al Qaeda” or “the

Database”Database” Operation Cyclone: 1986-1992Operation Cyclone: 1986-1992 The CIA and MI6 (British Intelligence) recruit and The CIA and MI6 (British Intelligence) recruit and

train more than 100,000 militants to Help Fight train more than 100,000 militants to Help Fight Afghan “jihad” against the Soviet Union. Afghan “jihad” against the Soviet Union.

In the late 1980s, Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir In the late 1980s, Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, feeling the mujahedeen network has grown Bhutto, feeling the mujahedeen network has grown too strong, tells President George H. W. Bush, too strong, tells President George H. W. Bush, “You “You are creating a Frankenstein.”are creating a Frankenstein.” However, the However, the warning goes unheeded. warning goes unheeded.

Thousands of mujahedeen fighters return to their Thousands of mujahedeen fighters return to their home countries after the war is over and engage in home countries after the war is over and engage in multiple acts of violence. multiple acts of violence. One Western diplomat One Western diplomat notes these thousands would never have notes these thousands would never have been trained or united without US help, and been trained or united without US help, and says, “The consequences for all of us are says, “The consequences for all of us are astronomical.”astronomical.” [ [Atlantic Monthly, 5/1996Atlantic Monthly, 5/1996] ]

History of “Al Qaeda” or “the History of “Al Qaeda” or “the Database”Database”1992-1995: The Pentagon Uses Al Qaeda 1992-1995: The Pentagon Uses Al Qaeda

and Bin Laden to fight against the Serbs and Bin Laden to fight against the Serbs in Bosniain Bosnia

The Pentagon helps bring thousands of The Pentagon helps bring thousands of mujaheddin and other Islamic militants from mujaheddin and other Islamic militants from Central Asia into Europe to fight alongside the Central Asia into Europe to fight alongside the Bosnian Muslims against the Serbs. [Bosnian Muslims against the Serbs. [Spectator, 9/6/2003Spectator, 9/6/2003; ; WiebesWiebes, 2003, 2003]]

Bin Laden plays a key organizing role.Bin Laden plays a key organizing role. [ [Los Angeles Los Angeles Times, 10/7/2001Times, 10/7/2001] As a result, the ] As a result, the Balkans become a “safe haven” and “staging Balkans become a “safe haven” and “staging area” for Islamist terrorism. [area” for Islamist terrorism. [Washington Post, 11/30/1995Washington Post, 11/30/1995; ; Los Angeles Times, 10/7/2001Los Angeles Times, 10/7/2001] ]

History of “Al Qaeda” or “the History of “Al Qaeda” or “the Database”Database” CIA and MI-6 were running an Al Qaeda CIA and MI-6 were running an Al Qaeda

training camp until as late as 1995 training camp until as late as 1995 The training at Darunta, mainly The training at Darunta, mainly involved the involved the

manufacture and the use of the explosives by manufacture and the use of the explosives by terroriststerrorists. [French DGSE report, dated January 9, . [French DGSE report, dated January 9, 2001, Wayne Madsen Report 5-25-06] 2001, Wayne Madsen Report 5-25-06]

According to this same DGSE report, According to this same DGSE report, the Darunta Al the Darunta Al Qaeda training camp passed from control of the CIA Qaeda training camp passed from control of the CIA to Bin Laden in 1995. to Bin Laden in 1995.

The classified documents that Bill Clinton’s National The classified documents that Bill Clinton’s National Security Adviser Sandy Berger was charged with Security Adviser Sandy Berger was charged with removing from the National Archives involved an removing from the National Archives involved an alleged bombing plot by Ahmed Ressem, an Al Qaeda alleged bombing plot by Ahmed Ressem, an Al Qaeda operative who trained at Darunta. operative who trained at Darunta.

What was Sandy Berger covering up by stealing and What was Sandy Berger covering up by stealing and destroying these documents? destroying these documents?

Okay, so these CIA assets Okay, so these CIA assets called Al Qaeda turned called Al Qaeda turned against us, right?against us, right?

A blatant example of media A blatant example of media distortion is the so-called distortion is the so-called "blowback" thesis: "blowback" thesis: "intelligence assets" are said "intelligence assets" are said to "have gone against their to "have gone against their sponsors";sponsors"; "what we've "what we've created blows back in our created blows back in our face."face."

The "blowback" thesis is a The "blowback" thesis is a fabrication. The evidence fabrication. The evidence amply confirms that the CIA amply confirms that the CIA never severed its ties to the never severed its ties to the "Islamic Militant Network". "Islamic Militant Network".

Since the end of the Cold War, Since the end of the Cold War, these covert intelligence links these covert intelligence links have not only been have not only been maintained, they have in maintained, they have in become increasingly become increasingly sophisticated. sophisticated.

Michel Michel Chossudovsky: Chossudovsky: Economics Economics professor, professor, consultant to consultant to devoloping devoloping countries, countries, Committee on Committee on economic and economic and monetary reform, monetary reform, researcher and researcher and author on author on Yugoslavia wars, Yugoslavia wars, author of author of “America’s War on “America’s War on Terrorism”. Terrorism”. [globalresearch.ca [globalresearch.ca 10-9-2001] 10-9-2001]

What is the ISI?What is the ISI? Inter-Services IntelligenceInter-Services Intelligence or or ISIISI is the largest and is the largest and

most powerful of the three main branches of the most powerful of the three main branches of the intelligence agencies of Pakistan. intelligence agencies of Pakistan.

During the Soviet-Afghan war of the 1980s the CIA During the Soviet-Afghan war of the 1980s the CIA enhanced the covert-action capabilities of the ISI. A enhanced the covert-action capabilities of the ISI. A number of officers from the ISI's Covert Action Division number of officers from the ISI's Covert Action Division received training in the US and many covert action received training in the US and many covert action experts of the CIA were attached to the ISI to guide it in experts of the CIA were attached to the ISI to guide it in its operations against the Soviet troops by using the its operations against the Soviet troops by using the Afghan Mujahideen, Islamic fundamentalists of Pakistan Afghan Mujahideen, Islamic fundamentalists of Pakistan and Arab volunteers. and Arab volunteers.

The ISI actively collaborates with the CIA. It continues The ISI actively collaborates with the CIA. It continues to perform the role of a ‘go-between' in numerous to perform the role of a ‘go-between' in numerous intelligence operations on behalf of the CIA. The ISI intelligence operations on behalf of the CIA. The ISI directly supports and finances a number of terrorist directly supports and finances a number of terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda.organizations, including Al Qaeda. [ [Michel Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research CA 10-9-2001]Chossudovsky, Global Research CA 10-9-2001]

What is the relationship What is the relationship betweenbetween

Al Qaeda and the ISI? Al Qaeda and the ISI? In the mid 1980’s the Pakistani ISI starts a special cell of In the mid 1980’s the Pakistani ISI starts a special cell of agents who use profits from heroin production for covert agents who use profits from heroin production for covert actions “at the insistence of the CIA.”actions “at the insistence of the CIA.”

““This cell promotes the cultivation of opium, the This cell promotes the cultivation of opium, the extraction of heroin in Pakistani and Afghan territories extraction of heroin in Pakistani and Afghan territories under mujahedeen control. After the withdrawal of the under mujahedeen control. After the withdrawal of the Soviet troops, the ISI’s heroin cell started using its Soviet troops, the ISI’s heroin cell started using its network of refineries and smugglers for smuggling heroin network of refineries and smugglers for smuggling heroin to the Western countries and using the money as a to the Western countries and using the money as a supplement to its legitimate economy. But for these supplement to its legitimate economy. But for these heroin dollars, Pakistan’s legitimate economy must have heroin dollars, Pakistan’s legitimate economy must have collapsed many years ago.” [Financial Times, 8/10/2001 collapsed many years ago.” [Financial Times, 8/10/2001

The ISI grows so powerful on this money, that The ISI grows so powerful on this money, that “even by the shadowy standards of spy agencies, “even by the shadowy standards of spy agencies, the ISI is notorious. It is commonly branded ‘a the ISI is notorious. It is commonly branded ‘a state within the state,’ or Pakistan’s ‘invisible state within the state,’ or Pakistan’s ‘invisible government.’” [Time, 5/6/2002] government.’” [Time, 5/6/2002]

CIA and ISI ties to “Al CIA and ISI ties to “Al Qaeda”Qaeda” Selig Harrison, a long-time regional expert working at the Selig Harrison, a long-time regional expert working at the

Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, says, Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, says, “the CIA still has close links with the ISI.”“the CIA still has close links with the ISI.” Harrison is said Harrison is said to have “extensive contact with the CIA and political to have “extensive contact with the CIA and political leaders in South Asia.” leaders in South Asia.” He also claims that the US worked He also claims that the US worked with the ISI to create the Taliban.with the ISI to create the Taliban. [Times of India, 3/7/2001] [Times of India, 3/7/2001]

Operation DiamondbackOperation Diamondback, a sting operation uncovering an , a sting operation uncovering an attempt to buy weapons illegally for the Taliban, bin Laden, attempt to buy weapons illegally for the Taliban, bin Laden, and others, ends with a number of arrests. An Egyptian and others, ends with a number of arrests. An Egyptian named Diaa Mohsen and a Pakistani named Mohammed named Diaa Mohsen and a Pakistani named Mohammed Malik are arrested and accused of attempting to buy Malik are arrested and accused of attempting to buy Stinger missiles, nuclear weapon components, and other Stinger missiles, nuclear weapon components, and other sophisticated military weaponry for the Pakistani ISI. sophisticated military weaponry for the Pakistani ISI. [South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 8/23/2001; Washington Post, [South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 8/23/2001; Washington Post, 8/2/2002] 8/2/2002] Malik appears to have had links to important Malik appears to have had links to important Pakistani officials, and Mohsen claims a connection to a Pakistani officials, and Mohsen claims a connection to a man “who is very connected to the Taliban” and funded by man “who is very connected to the Taliban” and funded by bin Laden bin Laden

CIA and ISI ties to “Al CIA and ISI ties to “Al Qaeda”Qaeda”

Osama Bin Laden was treated Osama Bin Laden was treated at and American Hospital in at and American Hospital in Dubai from July 4-14, 2001, Dubai from July 4-14, 2001, accompanied by his personal accompanied by his personal physician, Ayman el Zawahiri, physician, Ayman el Zawahiri, and other local dignitaries. and other local dignitaries.

During his stay, he was visited During his stay, he was visited by a local CIA official.by a local CIA official.

This CIA operative was called This CIA operative was called back to the CIA's McLean, Va., back to the CIA's McLean, Va., headquarters July 15 headquarters July 15 [Elizabeth Bryant: Le Figaro, [Elizabeth Bryant: Le Figaro, UPI] UPI]

To Summarize…To Summarize… ““Al Qaeda” is nothing more than a Al Qaeda” is nothing more than a

network of mujihadeen terrorists that network of mujihadeen terrorists that were trained, funded and utilized over the were trained, funded and utilized over the past 30 years by the CIA, ISI and British past 30 years by the CIA, ISI and British MI-6. MI-6.

This funding and cooperation with Al This funding and cooperation with Al Qaeda is documented to have continued Qaeda is documented to have continued long after the end of the Afghan-Soviet long after the end of the Afghan-Soviet conflict to as recently as July 2001, 3 conflict to as recently as July 2001, 3 months before the 9/11 attacks. months before the 9/11 attacks.

What does this mean?What does this mean? All of this documentation of All of this documentation of

cooperation between the CIA, Al Qaeda cooperation between the CIA, Al Qaeda and the ISI should directly affect how and the ISI should directly affect how we interpret the information that we we interpret the information that we are about to go over, which will cover:are about to go over, which will cover: The funding of the September 11The funding of the September 11thth attacks attacks The ACTIVE obstruction of investigations The ACTIVE obstruction of investigations

into Al Qaeda operatives prior to into Al Qaeda operatives prior to September 11September 11thth

The facilitation of the alleged hijackersThe facilitation of the alleged hijackers

Financial TiesFinancial Ties Shortly before 9/11 the then-head of the ISI, General Shortly before 9/11 the then-head of the ISI, General

Mahmood Ahmed wired $100,000 to the lead hijacker, Mahmood Ahmed wired $100,000 to the lead hijacker, Mohammed Atta. This was confirmed by the FBI Mohammed Atta. This was confirmed by the FBI investigation and Indian intelligence officials tracing the investigation and Indian intelligence officials tracing the financial ties of the hijackers. financial ties of the hijackers. [Wall Street Journal 10/10/01, Times [Wall Street Journal 10/10/01, Times of India, 8-15-02]of India, 8-15-02]

In the week leading up to 9/11 Ahmed was in the US and In the week leading up to 9/11 Ahmed was in the US and met with the Pentagon, National Security Council, CIA met with the Pentagon, National Security Council, CIA director Tenet, "unspecified" White House officials.director Tenet, "unspecified" White House officials.

On the morning of 9/11, Ahmed was at  a breakfast On the morning of 9/11, Ahmed was at  a breakfast meeting on Capitol Hill hosted by Senator Bob Graham meeting on Capitol Hill hosted by Senator Bob Graham and Rep. Porter Goss, the chairmen of the Senate and and Rep. Porter Goss, the chairmen of the Senate and House Intelligence committees. House Intelligence committees. [Chussudovsky, 6-20-01][Chussudovsky, 6-20-01]

Despite all of this information, the 9/11 Commission Despite all of this information, the 9/11 Commission report had the audacity to claim: report had the audacity to claim: “we have seen no “we have seen no evidence that any foreign government – or foreign evidence that any foreign government – or foreign government official – supplied any funding” government official – supplied any funding” [9/11 [9/11 Commission report pg. 172]. Commission report pg. 172].

Given what we have already established about the Given what we have already established about the ISI’s nature as a traditional funding intermediary ISI’s nature as a traditional funding intermediary between the CIA and mujihadeen terrorists, between the CIA and mujihadeen terrorists, this this evidence raises serious questions not only about evidence raises serious questions not only about Pakistan’s involvement but the involvement of the Pakistan’s involvement but the involvement of the CIACIA. It certainly deserved to be addressed by the . It certainly deserved to be addressed by the 9/11 Commission!9/11 Commission!

Facilitating the 9/11 attacksFacilitating the 9/11 attacksWhite House Obstruction of Bin Laden White House Obstruction of Bin Laden

investigationinvestigation In July 2001, FBI counterterrorism expert John In July 2001, FBI counterterrorism expert John

O’Neill says, O’Neill says, “The main obstacles to “The main obstacles to investigate Islamic terrorism were US oil investigate Islamic terrorism were US oil corporate interestscorporate interests and the role played by and the role played by Saudi Arabia in it.” He adds, “All the answers, Saudi Arabia in it.” He adds, “All the answers, everything needed to dismantle Osama bin everything needed to dismantle Osama bin Laden’s organization, can be found in Saudi Laden’s organization, can be found in Saudi Arabia.” Arabia.”

On August 22, 2001 John O’Neill resigned from On August 22, 2001 John O’Neill resigned from the FBI because of repeated obstruction of his the FBI because of repeated obstruction of his investigations into al-Qaeda. [investigations into al-Qaeda. [New Yorker, 1/14/2002New Yorker, 1/14/2002]]

On August 23, 2001 O’Neill began his new job as On August 23, 2001 O’Neill began his new job as head of security for the World Trade Center, and head of security for the World Trade Center, and was later killed in the 9/11 attacks. was later killed in the 9/11 attacks.

O’Neill speculated about the reasons for which his O’Neill speculated about the reasons for which his investigations were obstructed, but hindsight and investigations were obstructed, but hindsight and evidence that has come to light give us a better evidence that has come to light give us a better perspective on this obstruction. Could the CIA perspective on this obstruction. Could the CIA and White House have been protecting their and White House have been protecting their operatives? operatives?

Facilitating the 9/11 attacksFacilitating the 9/11 attacks9/11 Hijackers trained at the Pensacola 9/11 Hijackers trained at the Pensacola

Naval Air Station?Naval Air Station? As many as four of 19 suspected hijackers As many as four of 19 suspected hijackers

participated during the 1990s in the base's flight participated during the 1990s in the base's flight training program for foreign military trainees, training program for foreign military trainees, according to reports in The Washington Post and according to reports in The Washington Post and Newsweek magazine. [Pensacola News Journal, Newsweek magazine. [Pensacola News Journal, 9-17-01]9-17-01]

The students are instructed in everything from The students are instructed in everything from warfare specialty training to air navigation warfare specialty training to air navigation meteorology and land/water survival, according meteorology and land/water survival, according to the Pentagon. Local military officials refused to the Pentagon. Local military officials refused to comment on the media reports. They referred to comment on the media reports. They referred calls on the subject to the FBI, which also refused calls on the subject to the FBI, which also refused comment. [Pensacola News Journal, 9-17-01]comment. [Pensacola News Journal, 9-17-01]

Facilitating the 9/11 attacksFacilitating the 9/11 attacksHead US Consular Official was told to Issue Visas to Head US Consular Official was told to Issue Visas to

mujihadeen terrorists. mujihadeen terrorists. Michael Springmann, head US consular official in Jeddah, Saudi Michael Springmann, head US consular official in Jeddah, Saudi

Arabia, claims that during this period he is “repeatedly told to Arabia, claims that during this period he is “repeatedly told to issue visas to unqualified applicants.” He turns them down, issue visas to unqualified applicants.” He turns them down, but is repeatedly overruled by superiors. Springmann loudly but is repeatedly overruled by superiors. Springmann loudly complains to numerous government offices, but no action is complains to numerous government offices, but no action is taken. taken. He is fired and his files on these applicants are He is fired and his files on these applicants are destroyed. destroyed.

Springmann said: Springmann said: ""What I was doing was giving visas to What I was doing was giving visas to terroriststerrorists - recruited by the CIA and Osama bin Laden - recruited by the CIA and Osama bin Laden to come back to the United States for training to be to come back to the United States for training to be used in the war in Afghanistan against the then used in the war in Afghanistan against the then Soviets."Soviets." , the Jeddah consulate was run by the CIA and , the Jeddah consulate was run by the CIA and staffed almost entirely by intelligence agents. staffed almost entirely by intelligence agents. This visa This visa system may have continued at least through 9/11, and system may have continued at least through 9/11, and 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers received their visas through 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers received their visas through JeddahJeddah, possibly as part of this program, possibly as part of this program. [. [BBC, 11/6/2001BBC, 11/6/2001; ; Associated Press, 7/17/2002Associated Press, 7/17/2002; Fox News, 7/18/2002] ; Fox News, 7/18/2002]

Facilitating the 9/11 Facilitating the 9/11 attacksattacks

2 Al Qaeda hijackers tracked by CIA 2 Al Qaeda hijackers tracked by CIA and allowed to enter the US prior to and allowed to enter the US prior to 9/11.9/11.

In January of 2000, the CIA tracked two of the In January of 2000, the CIA tracked two of the alleged hijackers of flight 77 to a secret Al Qaeda alleged hijackers of flight 77 to a secret Al Qaeda summit in Malaysia, then looked on as they re-summit in Malaysia, then looked on as they re-entered America. entered America.

Alhazmi and Almihdhar then lived openly in the Alhazmi and Almihdhar then lived openly in the United States, using their real names, obtaining United States, using their real names, obtaining driver’s licenses, opening bank accounts and driver’s licenses, opening bank accounts and enrolling in flight schools—until the morning of enrolling in flight schools—until the morning of September 11. [Newsweek Isikoff and Klaiman]September 11. [Newsweek Isikoff and Klaiman]

Motive, disposition and Motive, disposition and Opportunism before and after Opportunism before and after 9/11.9/11.

The information we have seen to this point The information we have seen to this point destroys the official theory and its explanations destroys the official theory and its explanations (or lack thereof) based on coincidence and (or lack thereof) based on coincidence and incompetence. incompetence.

Since it is impossible to explain the events of Since it is impossible to explain the events of 9/11/01 without relying on a conspiracy theory of 9/11/01 without relying on a conspiracy theory of some sort, we must now ask ourselves two some sort, we must now ask ourselves two questions:questions:

1.1. What sort of conspiracy was capable of causing What sort of conspiracy was capable of causing these attacks, given the preceding these attacks, given the preceding information? information?

2.2. Who had the motive and disposition to do so? Who had the motive and disposition to do so? 3.3. Who has obstructed efforts to investigate 9/11? Who has obstructed efforts to investigate 9/11?

Disposition for false-flag attacks and terrorismDisposition for false-flag attacks and terrorismHistory shows indisputably that both governments in general, as well as the History shows indisputably that both governments in general, as well as the United States government specifically have engaged in “false-flag” attacks for United States government specifically have engaged in “false-flag” attacks for war provocation or to shape public sentiment. war provocation or to shape public sentiment.

The Sinking of the Maine (Spanish American War, intiating act)The Sinking of the Maine (Spanish American War, intiating act) The Sinking of the Lucitania (WWI, initiating act)The Sinking of the Lucitania (WWI, initiating act) The Reichstag Fire (enabled Hitler’s rise to power)The Reichstag Fire (enabled Hitler’s rise to power) Pearl harbor (WWII Pearl harbor (WWII Operation Ajax (CIA staged terrorism in Iran, blamed on Mosadeq) Operation Ajax (CIA staged terrorism in Iran, blamed on Mosadeq) Operation Gladio (NATO terrorism against civilians in Europe, blamed Operation Gladio (NATO terrorism against civilians in Europe, blamed

on communist militants)on communist militants) Operation Northwoods (operational strategy to create a pretext for war Operation Northwoods (operational strategy to create a pretext for war

with cuba, invonlved hijacking planes and attack U.S. citizens)with cuba, invonlved hijacking planes and attack U.S. citizens) The already-discussed use of the Al Qaeda mujihadeen network to The already-discussed use of the Al Qaeda mujihadeen network to

create crisis and pretext for intervention.create crisis and pretext for intervention. Seattle WTO protests (a small group of black-masked ‘anarchists’ were Seattle WTO protests (a small group of black-masked ‘anarchists’ were

used to create violence and unrest as a pretext for a sweeping crack used to create violence and unrest as a pretext for a sweeping crack down on all protestors. down on all protestors.

Disposition for false-flag attacks and terrorismDisposition for false-flag attacks and terrorism

““The CIA is a state-The CIA is a state-sponsored terrorist sponsored terrorist association. association. They don’t They don’t look at people as human look at people as human beings, they are nothing beings, they are nothing but pieces on a chess but pieces on a chess board.”board.”

Verne Lyon, former CIA from the Verne Lyon, former CIA from the Documentary “Secrets of the CIA” Documentary “Secrets of the CIA” (available at Google video)(available at Google video)

Motive: Who Benefits?Motive: Who Benefits? The The “Project for a New American Century”“Project for a New American Century”

is a foreign policy think tank founded in is a foreign policy think tank founded in 1997 whose goal is to promote American 1997 whose goal is to promote American global leadership and military dominance. global leadership and military dominance. [www.newamericancentury.org][www.newamericancentury.org]

Among the Project’s members are many Among the Project’s members are many current and former Bush II Administration current and former Bush II Administration officials, and other key figures including:officials, and other key figures including:

Dick CheneyDick Cheney Donald RumsfeldDonald Rumsfeld Paul WolfowitzPaul Wolfowitz ““Scooter” LibbyScooter” Libby Jeb BushJeb Bush William KristolWilliam Kristol Elliot AbramsElliot Abrams

Motive, in their own wordsMotive, in their own words In September of 2000, PNAC In September of 2000, PNAC

published a report titled: published a report titled: “Rebuilding America’s “Rebuilding America’s Defenses: Strategy, Forces and Defenses: Strategy, Forces and Resources for a New Century.”Resources for a New Century.”

This report calls for America to This report calls for America to assume its role as the world’s assume its role as the world’s lone superpower, and a lone superpower, and a transformation of America’s transformation of America’s military into a dominant military into a dominant worldwide force. worldwide force.

On page 51, the report states:On page 51, the report states:““the process of transformation …is likely to be a long one, absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event – like a new Pearl Harbor.”

Motive by advocates of Motive by advocates of globalizationglobalization

In their 2005 report “Building In their 2005 report “Building a North American a North American Community” the Community” the Council on Council on Foreign RelationsForeign Relations calls for a calls for a common currency and common currency and common security border common security border between the USA, Canada between the USA, Canada and Mexico. and Mexico.

This report This report invokes the invokes the events of September 11events of September 11thth at least 8 separate timesat least 8 separate times in justification for these steps in justification for these steps towards political globalization towards political globalization which would undermine US which would undermine US national sovereignty and the national sovereignty and the rule of Constitutional law. rule of Constitutional law.

Statements of motive by advocates of Statements of motive by advocates of globalizationglobalization

"There is a chance "There is a chance for the President of for the President of the United States the United States to use this disaster to use this disaster to carry out what to carry out what his father [talked his father [talked about] and that is about] and that is a New World a New World Order.“Order.“

Former Senator and Former Senator and CFR member Gary CFR member Gary Hart. 9/12/2001, the Hart. 9/12/2001, the day after the attacks. day after the attacks.

Motive by advocates of globalizationMotive by advocates of globalization

"Today Americans would be "Today Americans would be outraged if U.N. troops outraged if U.N. troops entered Los Angeles to entered Los Angeles to restore order; tomorrow they restore order; tomorrow they will be grateful. will be grateful. This is This is especially true if they especially true if they were told there was an were told there was an outside threat from outside threat from beyond, whether real or beyond, whether real or promulgated, that promulgated, that threatened our very threatened our very existenceexistence.. When presented When presented with this scenario, with this scenario, individual individual rights will be willingly rights will be willingly relinquished for the relinquished for the guarantee of their well guarantee of their well being granted to them by being granted to them by their world government."their world government."

Henry Kissinger, Evian, France, May 21, 1992 Bilderburg meeting.

Propping up the “Official Myth”Propping up the “Official Myth” The Bush Administration resisted The Bush Administration resisted

a formal investigation into the a formal investigation into the 9/11 attacks, but eventually 9/11 attacks, but eventually relented under pressure from relented under pressure from the victim’s families. the victim’s families.

The director of research for the The director of research for the 9/11 Commission was a Bush 9/11 Commission was a Bush Administration insider named Administration insider named Philip Zelikow who was later Philip Zelikow who was later revealed to have been the revealed to have been the primary author of the Bush primary author of the Bush preemptive war doctrine. preemptive war doctrine.

Professor Zelikow's area of Professor Zelikow's area of academic expertise is in academic expertise is in the the creation and maintenance of, creation and maintenance of, in his words, “public myths” in his words, “public myths” or “public presumptions,”or “public presumptions,”

Propping up the “Official Myth”Propping up the “Official Myth” In his academic work and elsewhere he In his academic work and elsewhere he

has taken a special interest in what he has taken a special interest in what he has called has called “‘searing’ or ‘molding’ “‘searing’ or ‘molding’ events [that] take on ‘transcendent’ events [that] take on ‘transcendent’ importanceimportance [biography page, wikipedia] [biography page, wikipedia]

In the November-December 1998 issue of In the November-December 1998 issue of Foreign Affairs (the publication of the Foreign Affairs (the publication of the CFR) CFR) he co-authored an article entitled he co-authored an article entitled “Catastrophic Terrorism,” “Catastrophic Terrorism,”

In this article Zelikow speculated that if In this article Zelikow speculated that if the 1993 bombing of the World Trade the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center had succeeded, Center had succeeded, “Such an act of “Such an act of catastrophic terrorism would be a catastrophic terrorism would be a watershed event in American history.watershed event in American history. It could …undermine America’s It could …undermine America’s fundamental sense of security. fundamental sense of security. Like Like Pearl Harbor, the event would divide Pearl Harbor, the event would divide our past and future into a before and our past and future into a before and after.after. The United States might respond The United States might respond with draconian measures scaling back with draconian measures scaling back civil liberties, allowing wider surveillance civil liberties, allowing wider surveillance of citizens, detention of suspects and use of citizens, detention of suspects and use of deadly force.of deadly force.

What Does this Mean?What Does this Mean? Organizations and individuals of significant Organizations and individuals of significant

influence in the Bush Administration stood to influence in the Bush Administration stood to benefit from the 9/11 attacks. Those stated benefits benefit from the 9/11 attacks. Those stated benefits have been realized in the wake of 9/11.have been realized in the wake of 9/11.

After caving to pressure from the victims’ families, After caving to pressure from the victims’ families, the Bush Administration conceded to an the Bush Administration conceded to an investigation and then placed, in a position of key investigation and then placed, in a position of key influence as director of all research, an insider. influence as director of all research, an insider.

This Administration insider, rather than being an This Administration insider, rather than being an expert in criminal investigation, was possibly the expert in criminal investigation, was possibly the most qualified individual in the world to fashion a most qualified individual in the world to fashion a re-orienting “National Myth” around the events of re-orienting “National Myth” around the events of 9/11 that would serve as a foundational, 9/11 that would serve as a foundational, transcendent event for the war on terror and the transcendent event for the war on terror and the new American Empirenew American Empire

I think we’re starting to get I think we’re starting to get a picture now of what is a picture now of what is going on!going on!

What Can Be Done?What Can Be Done? Much has been done, and many Americans are Much has been done, and many Americans are

becoming aware of this information. YOU ARE becoming aware of this information. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and this is NOT a fringe-minority of NOT ALONE, and this is NOT a fringe-minority of Americans:Americans: According to an October 14According to an October 14thth New York New York

Times/CBS News poll, 81% of Americans Times/CBS News poll, 81% of Americans distrust the official account, with 53% saying distrust the official account, with 53% saying that the administration is “Hiding Something” that the administration is “Hiding Something” and 28% saying that they are “Mostly lying”and 28% saying that they are “Mostly lying”

Only 16% of respondents said that they Only 16% of respondents said that they believe the Bush Administration is “telling the believe the Bush Administration is “telling the truth” about 9/11truth” about 9/11

Why has this happened?Why has this happened? This dramatic shift in public opinion This dramatic shift in public opinion

has happened despite a complete has happened despite a complete refusal by the mainstream media to refusal by the mainstream media to address the problems with the 9/11 address the problems with the 9/11 commission report, and alternative commission report, and alternative explanations seriouslyexplanations seriously

This shift has happened due to grass-This shift has happened due to grass-roots efforts of people who have roots efforts of people who have become aware of this and become become aware of this and become active in spreading the truth. active in spreading the truth.

Summary: Healing America’s WoundSummary: Healing America’s WoundFirst we must accept responsibility for our mistake First we must accept responsibility for our mistake as American citizens:as American citizens: Instead of reacting with historical perspective, and Instead of reacting with historical perspective, and vigorously investigating all of the relevant facts, we failed vigorously investigating all of the relevant facts, we failed our posterity and allowed our reason and judgment to be our posterity and allowed our reason and judgment to be corrupted by a horrific event.  corrupted by a horrific event.  We looked for, We looked for, accepted and acted upon answers that were given to accepted and acted upon answers that were given to usus while the shock and awe psychological effect was still while the shock and awe psychological effect was still fresh, and long before such claims could possibly have been fresh, and long before such claims could possibly have been validated. We gave in to fear. validated. We gave in to fear. Our public officials were so ready with their answers and Our public officials were so ready with their answers and solutions, encouraging us to act on these irrational solutions, encouraging us to act on these irrational impulses. Irrational because they were based, as admitted, impulses. Irrational because they were based, as admitted, on no hard evidence or any empirical process to which the on no hard evidence or any empirical process to which the American public was given access.   American public was given access.   For this, history may never forgive us.  5 years after this For this, history may never forgive us.  5 years after this tragic event we must acknowledge that it is the seminal, tragic event we must acknowledge that it is the seminal, foundational event which has justified the hostility to and foundational event which has justified the hostility to and erosion of our Constitutional Republic and the principles erosion of our Constitutional Republic and the principles which it embodies.which it embodies.    

An Objective, comprehensive investigation An Objective, comprehensive investigation with the full force of law is needed:with the full force of law is needed:We need to act immediately to reverse this course, We need to act immediately to reverse this course, and heal the open, infected wound upon our and heal the open, infected wound upon our nation that is the September 11th attacks - nation that is the September 11th attacks - a a wound which does not heal because of the wound which does not heal because of the actions and rhetoric of those whose agenda actions and rhetoric of those whose agenda and aspirations constantly benefit from its and aspirations constantly benefit from its reopening.reopening.   Unless we act now to heal this would through a Unless we act now to heal this would through a relentless pursuit of truth, a commitment to bring to relentless pursuit of truth, a commitment to bring to justice those truly responsible, and most justice those truly responsible, and most importantly importantly a COMPLETE REJECTION OF FEARa COMPLETE REJECTION OF FEAR as as a basis for political action, we will have to face our a basis for political action, we will have to face our children and grandchildren and admit that we failed children and grandchildren and admit that we failed them as the trustees of their liberty and prosperity them as the trustees of their liberty and prosperity which the Constitution was designed to secure to which the Constitution was designed to secure to them.  them. 

Summary: Healing America’s Summary: Healing America’s WoundWound

Some things that we all can do:Some things that we all can do: Speak to our friends, families and neighbors Speak to our friends, families and neighbors

and even complete strangers. It is worth and even complete strangers. It is worth leaving our comfort zone to save our leaving our comfort zone to save our Constitutional Republic!Constitutional Republic!

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Some things that we all can do:Some things that we all can do: There is a growing number of candidates from There is a growing number of candidates from

all over the political spectrum who support a all over the political spectrum who support a new investigation into 9/11. Support these new investigation into 9/11. Support these candidates! candidates! [list available at www.911truth.org][list available at www.911truth.org]

Vote for and promote Candidates who support Vote for and promote Candidates who support the Constitution, government accountability and the Constitution, government accountability and the rule of law, regardless of party. the rule of law, regardless of party.

Write letters to the Editor of you local Write letters to the Editor of you local newspaper exposing the truth and in support of newspaper exposing the truth and in support of a new 9/11 investigation.a new 9/11 investigation.

Send links to relevant research, news articles Send links to relevant research, news articles and videos to your whole email list. and videos to your whole email list.

And, most importantly…And, most importantly…

RISE ABOVE THE FEAR!RISE ABOVE THE FEAR!

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