OBL drops his latest single, ctd.

Update: If your browser supports Flash, you should see an embedded copy of the bin Laden message below. You can also download a copy in MPG format. (We left the RealPlayer version up, too, if that's what you prefer.)

I don't have time to listen to his diatribe 'til later, so more thoughts this afternoon.

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OBL drops his latest single

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