Paul Johnson's Head Found: Kerry's head still missing, presumed up ass

Via Jeff Quinton comes this news:

The head of slain American hostage Paul Johnson Jr., who was kidnapped and decapitated by militants in Saudi Arabia last month, was found by security forces during a raid that targeted the Saudi al-Qaida chief. Two militants were killed, the Interior Ministry said today.

The Saudi Interior Ministry said Johnson's head was found after a search of one of three locations after the raid late Tuesday that hit the home of Saudi al-Qaida leader Saleh Mohammed al-Aoofi. Weapons, including an anti-aircraft SAM-7 missile, chemicals, video cameras and cash were among items seized from the location.

In a statement broadcast on Saudi al-Ekhbariya television, the Interior Ministry said the head was found in a freezer in an apartment.

The body was not found.

Despite fellow political scientist, and now fully employed wonk, James Joyner's optimisms, (he thinks this is a good sign that the Saudi's are cracking down on militants) I remain skeptical. Yes, it is now in their interests to fight al Qaeda, but let's remember that all policy is only as good as it is implemented. Implementation must be carried out by people, and people may not always share the same goals as the state. Al Qaeda sympathizers in various Saudi ministries may not fully cooperate with further crackdowns. So, Paul at Wizbang's emphasis on pretending is fully shared here.

Further, is it just me, or is this very odd? I mean, head in freezer--come on! That seems less al Qaeda and more Ted Bundy.

Expect a fatwa within 24 hours on this. The media will report the fatwa as "condemning the murder" of Paul Johnson. In reality, a close reading of the fatwa will condemn the mutilation of Johnson's body or the "un-Islamic" treatment of the corpse.

Anyone like to make a bet out of this prediction?

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