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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Yeah, the political call to dispatch him on the spot was a no-brainer. Not for any politician who wanted a chance at re-election.
The real heart - the hard work and amazing bravery in this story - is that exhibited since 9/11 by the intelligence community, military (including first and foremost that incredible team of young Americans that landed and administered ultimate justice) and all of those unknowns who did their part and kept their mouths shut!
Now America doesn't have to pay the blood and treasure involved in capturing/securing, transporting, imprisoning, prosecuting and maintaining that thug medically for the rest of his miserable days, all the while Al-Qaida exploits every minute of it!
I have heard a couple of reports that the firefight didn't last that all that long, but that the most of the time on the ground was spent scrubbing the residence. It looks like a tornado went through it in those pictures!
May 1, 2011 is a day we need to celebrate forever as a small token of remembrance of what all those wonderful Americans did! My Flag is flying!  |
Actually, I respectfully disagree. The current administration changed strategy with respect to how much information the Pakastani government was receiving. The previous administration would alert the Pakistani government every single time they had intelligence of Osama's whereabouts prior to attacking, and then Osama would somehow get tipped off and escape.
There is no mention of a joint operation with the Pakistani government, indicating that Obama gave the go for the operation without informing our Pakistani allies. This is a
change in strategy from the Obama administration that the Bush administration failed to do for 8 years. Please, do not say that this was a "no brainer," as it is very clear that this was not an easy task and the entire CIA intelligence community and military is at the mercy of the Commander and Chief. I mean,
even George W. Bush and Dick Cheney are crediting the current administration's resolve and strategy...I don't understand why the same sentiments in the elite level are not rebound in the masses.
I am not taking away the heart, and dedication of our intelligence community and soliders. I just think that it is important to realize that our intelligence community is led by one leader...they followed orders and triumphed.