Trying to “find himself”?

A Georgia Tech student born in Pakistan has been in federal custody for nearly a month, apparently because authorities suspect a videotape he made of a building may have been related to terrorism, his family said.

Syed Haris Ahmed, a 21-year-old mechanical engineering major who had become increasingly religious in his Islamic faith, was arrested by the FBI March 23 and has been held since, his family said.

Isn’t that how these stories usually begin?  Little Johnny finds interest in the Koran, next thing you know… splodeydope.

Ahmed’s family denied that he could be involved in anything related to terrorism. He came to the United States with his family in 1997, is an American citizen and lived with his family near Dawsonville before moving to an off-campus apartment near Georgia Tech.

“Not our little Syed.  He’d never do such a thing!” I mean, Moslems are peaceful afterall…

Ahmed’s younger sister, Samia Ahmed, 18, said her brother told her that authorities found a video on the Internet and apparently traced it to him. “He said, ‘I made a video but didn’t distribute it to anyone,’ “ she said.

“He said [it was] a building, not an important building,’ added his mother, Faiqa Ahmed. Neither woman knew the location of the building or when the tape was made.

Samia Ahmed said her brother perhaps had made the video while he was out of state on a trip with some friends. She did not know where or with whom.

Agents confiscated computer hard drives and data CDs from the family home, the family said.

Awww, come on… We all like to watch videos of “unimportant” buildings on the web for entertainment purposes.  It’s out of our deep appreciation for architecture.

Ahmed’s sister and mother spoke Wednesday from a couch at the family’s large home near Dawsonville, where they have lived for five years. They described Syed Ahmed as a likable but reserved young man who was trying to find himself.

Looks like he found himself… Found himself working to promote jihad.

Samia Ahmed said her brother’s interest in Islam had been growing. “He’s religious and liked the simple life,” she said. “He wants us to abide by the rules. He isn’t against anyone; he just doesn’t want us to lose our faith.”

Lately, he was getting more interested in Islamic studies and was trying to teach himself Arabic so he could read the Koran.

“He was trying to learn everything,” she said. “He’s still very innocent in his mind. He’s still a child.”

At least he didn’t come from a broken home like poor Zacharias Moussaoui.  Lord knows 21 year old Moslems are just lost souls and are harmless to everyone.

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MrHappy said:

Larry,
I know you are out there lurking. Can’t stand the thought that someone might mention your name and you wouldn’t be there to read it huh?

Well I want to dedicate this song to you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmH4-kKwbkg

La la la la
la la la la
la la la la looser.

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Pat R. said:

2 things:  The news (FNC) is finally giving the names of the victims, and

Further background on the Jihadist murderer:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6521758/Fort-Hood-shooting-Texas-army-killer-linked-to-September-11-terrorists.html

Note where we find this.  In the foreign press.

in 'paint by numbers'.
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SondraK, Lympian Slayer said:

Hog, had a similar experience about 10 years ago at a garage sale. Real nice set up for $40. JR said no and I have been kicking myself in the ass ever since.

Like I EVER listen to him!

in 'what JR said'.
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Buzz Bannister - (Private Guy) said:

Given what Cousin Joe said and this little bit ...my son has to go for training before a second deployment to Afghanistan.  He leaves for training to a point here in the US a couple thousand miles away.  American Airlines bumped him to first class the whole way...so if you don;t think anybody gives a rat’s fucking ass...somebody...thought it was important enough for Parker to get there first class.

...you would love my son, he put himself through Ohio State working full time on a hog farm.
Anyway, if you buy a ticket here in the next few days or weeks remember that first class deal.

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Bob1 said:

How do these seditionists even get security clearances to visit the building?

Easy.  Just get appointed.  Access comes with the job.  Background checks are waived.

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logdog"complacencyphobe"smith said:

I was trying to figure out what kinda connection OJ had with this.  Doh, bust!!

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MrHappy said:

Too bad you couldn’t use this one Doug

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhyCL-ELRxg

in 'today's wimmin in the news'.
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Hog Whitman - Bizarre Czar said:

I really dropped the ball last year when my uncle mentioned that he was selling all of his reloading equipment. Sixty years worth. And he’s a master machinist too, so I’m sure it was all perfect. Probably every size known to man too.

I must have been brain-dead that day. I mean, more than usual. When I came to my senses and called him a few weeks later it was all gone.

in 'what JR said'.
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Melissa, bloodthirsty in Texas said:

hahahahaaa Mitch, I do believe that another KisPer (mech?) turned me onto them.
Friends helping friends stay well armed ;)

in 'what JR said'.
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MitchM said:

No problem. Actually, MiT turned me on to ammoman, free shipping.

in 'what JR said'.
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Buzz Bannister - (Private Guy) said:

*fuck*...not I gotta urge to put this to music.

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Gus (RWE & certified Infidel) said:

Cousin Joe’s screed is better than anything I’ve seen in the MSM!  Thanks Cuz!!

in 'paint by numbers'.
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Alan The Nevada Outback bacon czar said:

Barney Frank said he only smoked----Oh nevermind

in 'today's wimmin in the news'.
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Melissa, bloodthirsty in Texas said:

Cousin Joe, it would have been nice.
Of course, President Bush, unlike the current (p)resident, was not an attention whore.

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SondraK, Lympian Slayer said:

That’s today, that’s right.

Yea, that would have been perfect.

I suspect he didn’t want to detract from it.

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leishman said:

With headlights like that, she could attend a rally at midnight.

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Pat R. said:

The count is not accurate—don’t forget that asshat that threw a grenade into a tent early on in the war.

in 'paint by numbers'.
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leishman said:

My favorite part is Putin in stare-down mode next to Teh Won holding his little fluff-dog. Weak-horse, etc.

in 'KisP Daily Zen'.
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Pat R. said:

“This bill is a fitting memorial to Senator Kennedy”—Anna Eshoo (D-CA)

I find myself agreeing with her, one POS to memorialize another.

in 'what JR said'.
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Hog Whitman - Bizarre Czar said:

thanks Mitch

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