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March 15, 2007

Everything I Really Needed To Know About Transnational Terrorism I Learned From George M. Cohan

According to the transcript (pdf) of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's recent military hearing, he confessed to dozens of terrorist plots. But amid all the tumult, he never forgot what's really important:

George M. Cohan: "I don't care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right."

Posted at March 15, 2007 03:35 PM | TrackBack
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OK; it's a small point but you spelled his name incorrectly too, Jonathan! "Sheikh" vs "Shaikh."

Posted by: None at March 15, 2007 06:14 PM

"T-E-double R-O
R-I-S-T, Terrorist!
Proud of unbeliever blood I'm spilling,
Death to the man who says I'm not out killing..."

Posted by: Kip W at March 15, 2007 06:25 PM

"Sheikh" vs "Shaikh."

No, Mr. KSM gave the thumbs up to both.

Posted by: Jonathan Schwarz at March 15, 2007 06:38 PM

he cares how you spell his name, and after several years of being interrogated without any pesky attorneys present, has confessed. Clearly he's guilty.

Posted by: Jonathan Versen at March 15, 2007 08:57 PM

I'm sure we will find out he was the shooter on the grassy knoll also.

Posted by: Mike Meyer at March 15, 2007 09:15 PM

He also kidnapped the Lindberg baby, murdered JonBenet Ramsey, hid Jimmy Hoffa's body, and shot JR.

And while it was indeed *I* who shot the Sheriff, it was HE who shot the Deputy.

sw

Posted by: scarletwoman at March 15, 2007 10:45 PM