Bin Laden dead!!

[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!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Sookie

There is a picture. I just heard it on the news but they aren't sure whether they should release it or not. I want to see it too.

I have the one picture on Google. Just Google for images under his name + dead and you will see it - don't know if it is authentic. When anything happens I google the subject matter under the images subsection and you will get the first posted pictures.

[QuickSilver]

jencar98, when did you get so brilliant?

It's true, he must have known he was going to die and that his death would be a triumph for all those working to bring him to justice.

Also the fact that he died using a woman as a human shield: a death with no honor, that forever marks him as the coward he was.

[roseylovestosho]

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.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Quote by you: Remember, it was our liberal President that gave the order to shoot him.

It was a no-brainer to shoot him. Any politician who wanted to be re-elected would have done it. It's OBL.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Quote by you: Remember, it was our liberal President that gave the order to shoot him.

It was a no-brainer to shoot him. Any politician who wanted to be re-elected would have done it. It's OBL.

I know, that was in response to someone else's comment about our liberal administration and what would have happened if Osama got a trial. In other words, it was insinuated that because Obama is "liberal" then Osama would have gotten off easy. That is why I stated that it was a "liberal" who ordered to kill him. In other words, there shouldn't be a distinction made between liberals or conservatives because ANY President would have shot to kill. That is independent of the strategy employed to capture in kill him. The strategy employed by the Obama administration was different than that of the previous administration. This strategy was successful, the previous strategy was clearly not. That is all I'm saying.

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Disagree. It is better that he was killed. With our Liberal Attorney General and President, it would have been a farce and most likely, it would have taken years for a trial, and then they would debate where to hold it, civil or military, etc....all the while, driving the radicals and Government officials that hide him crazy. He could have been taken out by Clinton, but he was more concerned with the Blue Dress than making a decision. Just becauseh e is dead, does not mean this snake was beheaded. More vigalence is needed, and take it to them.

Yeah That too.
And our country is already going broke, we don't need to waste money putting them through trial. Off with their heads, I say.

[lillymae]

So I just read on MSN that his body was cleansed & buried at sea. So The USA does not have custody of his body anymore.

[yorkietalkjilly]

We could probably debate the strategy-and-why-it-was-taken-and-whether-that-is-why-he-was-found-now ad nauseum but don't think it's probably wise on YT.

Those wonderfully brave Americans who actually did the hard and brave work of intelligence and then dispatching OBL actually took out a mass murderer whose thirst for killing innocent people was limitless and who lived his own life as a frank coward, in stark contrast to their heroic lives. They plot and plan, fly to his lair, land helo's or repel down, engage in a fierce firefight, breach his quarters and just go in after him, not knowing what in the world would happen next, find him, shoot him and others, collect his body, search and take what they need, blow up the dead helo and leave! To me what they did was the hard part.

I wonder if we will ever know their identifies or if they will have to be kept secret for their and their families' safety?

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

I know, that was in response to someone else's comment about our liberal administration and what would have happened if Osama got a trial. In other words, it was insinuated that because Obama is "liberal" then Osama would have gotten off easy. That is why I stated that it was a "liberal" who ordered to kill him. In other words, there shouldn't be a distinction made between liberals or conservatives because ANY President would have shot to kill. That is independent of the strategy employed to capture in kill him. The strategy employed by the Obama administration was different than that of the previous administration. This strategy was successful, the previous strategy was clearly not. That is all I'm saying.

That was me, and I never insinuated he would have got off. Again, if he was captured, he would still be kicking 1-5 years from now. Even this administration would eventually have to do something. Obama and his cabinet did not find OSama, the CIA and the guys wearing the boots on the ground did, as well as finally greasing the right hands. 10 years later and we still talk about trials for those at Gitmo, let alone the ones we let go that are out back in their cells and bomb factories. That is a fact! Even a broken clock is correct 2 times a day. Only one letter seperates Obama and Osama...interesting.

[jmdt]

I was nervous to send my dh on an airplane this morning. He had a scheduled business trip to Maryland. Thank God he landed and everything is ok. He said there was alot of extra security going on at the airport. I am also nervous about retaliation. I didn't personally know anyone who died in the attack on 9/11 but I was brought to tears today just hearing people relive where they were when it happened. Just remembering where I was... my kids were little and in school and they said all of the teachers were crying because some of their loved oned worked there.
They said on the news that some of those Navy Seals could have been around 22-23 years old. That means they were 12-13 when we were attacked. WOW!! So glad that cowerdly bastard is off of this planet.
He will rot is hell. The devil will get him good!
I just hope that as God had his arms around all of us when this creature was shot. I hope he still has them around us for protection from these other monsters!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR MILITARY!!!

:hands :

[bWY39]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

We could probably debate the strategy-and-why-it-was-taken-and-whether-that-is-why-he-was-found-now ad nauseum but don't think it's probably wise on YT.

Those wonderfully brave Americans who actually did the hard and brave work of intelligence and then dispatching OBL actually took out a mass murderer whose thirst for killing innocent people was limitless and who lived his own life as a frank coward, in stark contrast to their heroic lives. They plot and plan, fly to his lair, land helo's or repel down, engage in a fierce firefight, breach his quarters and just go in after him, not knowing what in the world would happen next, find him, shoot him and others, collect his body, search and take what they need, blow up the dead helo and leave! To me what they did was the hard part.

I wonder if we will ever know their identifies or if they will have to be kept secret for their and their families' safety?

I can tell you this as a fact. You will never know the ID of the brave men who did such excellent work it will be secret for years to come as this is the way they work.
Another point I will make is that immediately on return to base they would resume normal duties as if nothing had ever happened.
I am not prepared to say how I know this but it is a fact.

I salute your brave men a job well done proving the fact that....

Who Dares Wins.

[shamrocks]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

That was me, and I never insinuated he would have got off. Again, if he was captured, he would still be kicking 1-5 years from now. Even this administration would eventually have to do something. Obama and his cabinet did not find OSama, the CIA and the guys wearing the boots on the ground did, as well as finally greasing the right hands. 10 years later and we still talk about trials for those at Gitmo, let alone the ones we let go that are out back in their cells and bomb factories. That is a fact! Even a broken clock is correct 2 times a day. Only one letter seperates Obama and Osama...interesting.

I agree with this statement. Even if this happened under Bush's watch I still would have the same feelings. It was the combined effort of all those that came before this administration and the ones now in charge along with all the other countless numbers of unseen faces that were final able to hunt down and dispatch this sick individual.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

jencar98, when did you get so brilliant?

It's true, he must have known he was going to die and that his death would be a triumph for all those working to bring him to justice.

Also the fact that he died using a woman as a human shield: a death with no honor, that forever marks him as the coward he was.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Only one letter seperates Obama and Osama...interesting.

Lol, lots of news stations had "Obama Bin Laden killed" on their screens, haha. I said it once today too. Oops!