How come the Chechen/Mexico/Arizona story has no legs?

[truthpusher]

I thought this would be huge by now?

Report: Chechen's entered U.S. via Mexico

Washington, United States, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- A report that 25 Chechen rebels linked to Islamic terrorists entered the United States illegally via Mexico is under investigation, the Washington Times said.

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041013-105641-9191r.htm

[quaoar]

1. Perhaps because it is from the Moonie Washington Times

[htuttle]

2. I guess it's probably because nobody believes it?

Fool me once...

[Lex]

3. Because it's stupid hype by the Moonie Times and Karl Rove.

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Listen, Chechens are trying to break free of being ruled by Russia--that is why there is terrorism between Chechneya and Russia.

WHY would they travel to ARIZONA to do harm when their beef is with Russia?

It makes no sense.

[nostamj]

4. shit doesn't always float?

:shrug:

what would chechens hope to accomplish in AZ?

it has no legs because it has no body, arms or head either.

[truthpusher]

7. Funny!

[bowens43]

5. Because it's bullshit.

The moonie times has zero credibility.

[NYCGirl]

6. Arizona??? That's it! Quick, CANCEL THE DEBATE!!!!!

:evilgrin: :hi:

[riverwalker]

8. NYCgirl: LOVE that pic!!!!

that's Dean?! Get's my heart a flutterin'

[NYCGirl]

12. It's great, isn't it? I wish I could take the credit, but I didn't make it

NT

[RobertSeattle]

9. I like the "Entered Illegally" part.

As if there would be another way.

If the source was AP I'd consider it, but UPI is Looney Moonie.

[shraby]

10. It was already floated back in July

I read it then.

[Supersedeas]

14. "under investigation" is another part to consider

[Bridget Burke]

11. Because there are no Black Helicopters

They're much scarier than Black Backpacks.

[madmom]

13. let's see, first it was school kids,didn't fly,then...

car ferries,didn't fly now terrorist in Arizona, hhhmmm could this be an excuse for no debate? or because shrubs numbers are falling? my guess a little of both.

[MADem]

15. Utter horseshit!

Chechan rebels do not give a fuck about America, they want to push it to Putin. That's why this story has no legs, but it is what happens when people who do not read current events or history try to create disinformation and sell it to people who actually studied when in school.

Unless, of course, these were geographically challenged Chechan rebels. Ah, that's it!!! Surely we aren't the only nation in the world who leaves a child or two behind. Perhaps these evil doers were actually heading to Moscow, but somehow took a wrong turn and kept on going, like a guy who refuses directions even when hopelessly lost.

[incapsulated]

16. Heh

It won't be the first time someone was trying to get to an entirely differnt place and wound up in America!

"Wait a minute... this doesn't look like Moscow! What's with all the cactus and sand?"

:)

[txindy]

17. Because it's nonsense and we're not going to let Jr. back out of debate

He's probably desperate to get out of it tonight, but, no, sorry. We're not biting. Chechen rebels. Sheesh. Can't they do better than that?