To: stockman_scott who wrote (31391 ) 11/12/2003 9:00:54 PM From: Raymond Duray Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 89467 CIA INTRODUCES "RENT-A-TERRORIST" defendsison.be Q: Why did the White House rescue and hide Michael Meiring, the CIA-linked American "terrorist" bomber now wanted in Mindanao? A: The Pentagon wants new bases in Asia, and it is killing civilians to get them. US FAKING TERROR IN PHILIPPINES Meiring case unmasks covert campaign to justify intervention By Craig Hanley, October 10, 2002. Filipino media can't keep up with American spook sightings. Despite official denials, one story from Mindanao will not go away: American blast victim in Davao tagged as terrorist. Jun Bersamin, Radio dzMM, September 27, 2002.abs-cbnnews.com DAVAO CITY - The City Prosecution Office on Friday tagged the American victim of an explosion in his hotel room four months ago as a terrorist. City Prosecutor Raul Bendico said findings from the investigation of the case indicated that Meiring apparently attempted to set up explosives intended to blow up Evergreen Hotel when the accidental explosion went off, mangling his lower limbs. Michael Meiring, 65, of California, was rushed to Davao Medical Mission Hospital on May 16 after the blast inside his room at the hotel located on Ramon Magsaysay Avenue here. Meiring was charged with illegal possession of explosives and reckless imprudence "for failing to practice proper attention and diligence regarding the handling of explosive materials." But he was reportedly whisked away by agents of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and brought to the United States. Continues.......... ********** This is a very well researched series of items with serious implications. Compare to the speculation about the real perps of the recent Riyahd bombings: See: Message 19492849 Message 19492851