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Just being announced on the TV.
Searched it up on Wikipedia it says he died yesterday.
It's all over Facebook and Yahoo. Some people are wondering if it's really him or if it's an imposter. Anyone's thoughts?
I mean, the U.S. supposedly has his body and Obama is about to speak about it publically... But wow. Such a long battle trying to find him and now he's just... dead?
I honestly don't know how to react to this yet. I'm kind of in shock. I don't know whether I believe it or not.
Saying he was killed earlier, US has his body and has done DNA testing.
Wonder what we had to compare to for that test? :confused:
Well that's interesting. And I'm wondering the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
He's from a large wealthy family. I'm sure they can compare DNA.
Good ridance to bad rubbish.
And apparently one of his sisters died of cancer, in Boston, last year.
Another source of DNA.
If it is true, I hope the world becomes a safer place, though I do not assume anything concrete.
Let's continue our prayers for our troops. Who knows what the reaction will be like from the Taliban??!! As we all know, they are very unpredicatable.:(
it is true we americans have had his body a week they had to do dental dna to confirm.. thank god he is dead
Obama made his speech and he said he died today. Lieing to the US is only going to make everyone VERY angry. This isn't something to make up, especially with all the crap our country has been through the last ten years. I believe it.
Thank God. For all the lives lost since September 11. For all the young men and women (including my brother) who had to go and fight. Unfortunately, it probably won't change much.
USA! USA! USA!
Don't know if the Taliaban will fall apart, but it sure will put a damper on things, imo.
Navy Seals ROCK! God Bless 'em!
Just heard that 2 Bin Laden couriers,an older son and a woman, used as a shield (!!!) were also killed in the operation.
Just saw a comment from a "senior defense official" saying it was SEALS who got him......nice operational security, guys. The USN has just become a bigger target for terrorists.
UBL may be dead, but this could lead to his being portrayed as a martyr to the cause (highly likely), and he evidently hasn't had hands on leadership of AQ in its weakened state for quite some time.
Regardless who pulled the trigger, good work by the intel weenies. About time they got something right. :p
Obama taking credit for Osama's demise, a pre campaign tactic? Interrupting Trumps show whatever it is, and the theatrical, what 45 minute wait? BS grandstanding. Congrats Libs, Obama is your War President.
I heard Monica Lewinski collected the DNA and that Osama,s head shot looks great.
LH is right, BHO would have better off saying, "I ordered what against whom?", rather then trying to take credit. Obama doesnt have the backbone to withstand the potential backlash.
Just got up and saw the news... wow!
Been wondering the same. Some family DNA, I guess...? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
As far as that goes, I'm sure there's already another one in chargen although it's probably a setback for Al Qaida for the time being. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
Are you near a USA base? Are the soldiers clogging the streets near you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
I'm a bit confused to read that his body was already buried at sea. One would have thought that they would keep his body for further tests, or to prove that it's really him...
It's fabulous news. I hope it's true. I am afraid that this will now create a backlash by his followers though.
If it's true, then it's great, but I see a lot of things to make me skeptical.
DNA tests - I was under the impression that it took quite some time to get results - at least it does on everyone else!! :rolleyes:
How are they going to provide pics as proof if he was shot in the head??? Don't know that he would be too recognizable - and of course the general public (they want to know) will never see them.
He's already buried at sea??? What was the rush if he was just killed yesterday? Why the big hurry to get rid of the body???
Too much questionable info to convince me at this point. :eek:
And in the end if he really is dead, I wonder what his goons will plan in retaliation???? The terrorism does not die just because the "leader" dies. There are many more scheming to outdo him!!!
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Originally Posted by pomtzu
The way I understood the news this morning, they have only confirmed his death by facial ID at this point, and the results of the DNA tests are yet to be released. Don't know how long these things usually take...
As for the burial on sea: On German tv, they said that no country would have agreed to have the body within their borders, but I wonder why his remains haven't been brought to the US? Maybe it has something to do with the Muslime law that a body needs to be buried within 24 hours? Maybe this decision was made to show that there's no war against the Islam, only terrorism, as President Obama has said?
I fully agree with you Gayle. I wonder what the reaction will be or if someone worse will now step up to take his place. I too hope it is true though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Queen of Poop
I was just watching a bit of news about it, and they said that burying him at sea would stop those planning some sort of pilgramage to a martyrs gravesite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Sounds to me like a good call.
If it was my decision, I'd have buried him with a pig.
I don't think it makes any difference. They use simply every opportunity that is presented to them already to kill and maim those in the western world.Quote:
Originally Posted by NicoleLJ
I believe this is our way of say that our issue was with Osama and not all the people. This was the right thing to do. To still show respect for the Muslum people.
After all what country would have wanted Hitler buried on their shores.
Blue I am shocked and saddened that you would think this is a campaign ploy.
THIS IS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN DYING OVERSEAS. This is about 9/11. This is about Lockerbie. This is something that Bush tried to do and was not able to. When Saddam was killed it was all over the news.
When our ships were in the Indian Ocean it was all over the news. I know because my son was on one of those ships and I was watching the news and crying, thinking "oh God my Slacker is at war, please let him be safe"
I sat there weeping for all of our children and all our Navy moms.
Every major miltary event has been broadcast as it should be to get the American people informed.
Geez we just watched how much TV on the Royals. That was fun. This is world changing.
And as for them getting us back well again we killed Saddam and Hilter. So maybe you should be greatful for those young men who risked their lives to get the job done. They are heros. Brave, brave, brave, intelligent, well trained men. We should be cheering them. For they have made the world safer for all and we own them and we should be greatful to our President as well.
I very, very, VERY much agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marigold2
Amen Marigold!!!!! I couldn't have said it better. The only thing I worry about, as I'm sure MANY Americans are, is retaliation.
Wow. Just - wow.
Yup, heard something similar on the news now. Spoke to someone this afternoon who has lived several years in a muslime country, and she said burying as muslime at sea was an insult to him because a muslime has to be buried with his head towards Mekka. She also said he didn't deserve any better.Quote:
Originally Posted by wombat2u2004
As far as his burial at sea - I heard two reasons. One was because they didn't want a martyr's graveside for his followers to worship at, and the other was keeping in accordance with Muslim law and burying within 24 hours. Frankly, I don't think the U.S. could care less if this monster had a proper burial in accordance with any religious laws - they just wanted to be rid of him so that he wouldn't be taking up valuable real estate, and people wouldn't be able to weep at his grave. JMO of course.
And retaliation??? - of course - it's just a matter of how, what, where and when - and we already know why. We haven't heard the last of this "man" - as there are others that will carry on for him. :mad:
I am not from USA.. but hereīs my point of view.. (from what Iīve gathered)
I sincerely hope with all my heart it was him.. really.. but Iīm also skeptical..
the burial at sea thing.. sure could be because of respect.. not aaaall his family was like him.. they also didnīt liked the way he was
why Iīm skeptical is how fast everything was out and done with..
bad thing here.. and I hope Iīm wrong.. is that when you cut off a head two more grow up.. just like that mythology monster.. but I really hope this gives the whole world a break.. not only USA is affected by his actions.. I believe it was worldwide...
even though I donīt live or have a say as to your president.. I never liked him.. to me had this something that just gave me bad feelings.. lol.. but anyway.. every president has done bad things.. usually trying to fix what others have left behind.. and not only saying this goes to Bush.. but way way back in the line.. it just keeps adding up..(i your country and in mine too)
one thing that bothered me the most is that he cut pay off the militaries.. Iīve read on sooooo many military wives fb friends.. how they got cut off.. so giving him (Obama) credit for this is soooo out of line IMO.. the FULL credit goes to the corps forces.. whichever it was.. not him.. and they ALL should have their paychecks WITH a raise.. these are the people giving their lives for you (directed to Obama) and your country and the worlds too (because we all get benefited too).. and you cut their pay.. :mad:
so no.. he doesnīt deserves to take credit for that.. and I do kind of see it as a reelection campaign... in the subtle way.. but itīs there..
I just hope everything will be over or at least calm and all the troops can take a break back home to their loved ones..
Interesting article with updates. American forces succeded in spite
help (so called) from Pakistani secret police. This was a months long
effort and Osama was identified & his location verified long before Obama
gave the go ahead to attack & take him out.(kill him) Osama was shot
twice in the face.
Major kudos to our Special Forces.:)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-a...=hp:mainpromo6
While its good that justice has been done swiftly and a major terrorist idol and leader has been taken off the map, the excessive celebration is unnerving to me as are the people who wanted him alive or his head on a pike.
I believe we must be mindful not to let the immoral actions of others cause us, in turn, to commit such misdeeds. This is indeed how molevolence spreads its claws over humanity. For anybody who believes in any sort of judgement day, you'll certainly need a better excuse than "but everybody else was doing it" when you have to explain how you let yourself think of nothing but torture and vengence when you logically know it won't bring back the people this man has killed. Watching the celebrations sickens me as much as watching the acts that Bin Laden himself commited. Its time for people to rise above malevolence or I'll be holding a welcome sign if the end of the world does come.
Re the burial at sea . . . . .
From Politico -
I have also read that President Bush (43) was called by President Obama before the event took place. Both Mr. Cheney and Mr. Rumsfeld have congratulated the President. And wonder of wonders, Mr. Trump did not have an attack of apoplexy. He said -Quote:
Osama Bin Ladens body was buried at sea early Monday morning in an Islamic ceremony performed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, a senior defense official said today.
The religious ceremony, performed by a military officer and translated into Arabic by a native speaker, occurred between 1:10 a.m. and 2 a.m. EDT in the North Arabian Sea, the official told reporters in a background briefing at the Pentagon.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories...#ixzz1LDkXwQg5
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I want to personally congratulate President Obama and the men and women of the Armed Forces for a job well done.
I am so proud to see Americans standing shoulder to shoulder, waving the American flag in celebration of this great victory.
We should spend the next several days not debating party politics, but in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and those currently fighting for our freedom.
God bless America!
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by IRescue452
I hesitated to post in this thread, and I haven't said this on FB. But I think it is sad that a country has to issue an "assassinate" order and carry it out. We are really no different from 2000 years ago. This is not one of the prouder moments in Civilization's development.
Tho I can't say that I'm the least bit sorry that this man is dead (if he really is), I do find it inappropriate to be celebrating and dancing in the streets. It reminds me of the videos I saw on 9/11 - of the bin Laden supporters - dancing and celebrating the terrible events of the day that transpired in the U.S. All I thought of when I saw those actions, was "how barbaric - how cold - how cruel and inhumane - and how can anyone celebrate mass death and destruction"??? Tho bin Laden did not deserve to walk with mankind, I don't feel a public display of joy and jubilation was called for. However, I did notice too, that most of the revelers last night were young people - many barely old enough when 9/11 took place, to know or understand what it was all about. As is typical of so many young people, they are quick to jump on a bandwagon without thinking first, but I suppose it's easy to get caught up "in the moment".
I just hope no fish who may snack on him get sick!!! He's done enough harm. :eek: :love:
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Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces
LOL I had the same thought.:D Don't want to poison the fishies.:)