OT:Osama Is Dead

[yanks12025]

Great day for Americans, Obama will soon be having a live statement about him being dead, according to CNN.

[Kawika]

My condolences to the family.
Burn in Hell OBL.

[sbfinley]

Sitting here it feels like one of those "Where were you" moments. Very strange, as I never expected it to actually happen.

[Robextend]

I am overcome with joy....incredible feeling.

[3-2-count]

[sbfinley]

Anyone watching Sunday Night Baseball? The Philly crowd went nuts.

[Orioles1954]

From my mission (2002) in Texas

[btkpath]

Could not of happened to a more deserving person!

[Brian Van Horn]

Well, I guess he's hoping for an endless glass of icewater for where he's going.

[PolarBear]

God bless America.

[Piratedogcardshows]

Wow talk about a surreal moment.Thank God he wont be around for the 10 year anniversary.

[LanceRoten]

No question it's great news. Parade his corpse through NYC I say.
But our "friends" Pakistan had likely been harboring the bearded clown forever and a day

[prewarsports]

I hope he did not get to go out on his terms the way Hitler did and that someone was able to take him out in person so for at least a moment he felt a fraction of the pain he caused thousands of others. I also hope that we learn more about the operation and how it all went down.

Despite all the other crap that is going on, America is still the greatest Country in the World!

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by prewarsports

I hope he did not get to go out on his terms the way Hitler did and that someone was able to take him out in person so for at least a moment he felt a fraction of the pain he caused thousands of others. I also hope that we learn more about the operation and how it all went down.

Despite all the other crap that is going on, America is still the greatest Country in the World!

I feel the same way, but I'm just glad to know that it wasn't a drone strike. At least this way (whether he took his own life or not), at least he knew American forces were on hot on his ass.

Congrats Mr. Bush on a successful mission. I only wish This would have happened when I was there back in the beginning. God Bess our Troops. Semper Fi

[RichR]

Justice is done. Now I just pray that the revenge his followers take can be keep under control.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Pup6913

Congrats Mr. Bush on a successful mission.

Uh..., the president under whose command this happened was Barack Obama.
JimB

[calvindog]

Lololololol

[hank_jp]

I'm usually in Manhattan several days a week, and whenever I passed by, or saw, Ground Zero I wished that Osama bin Laden would burn in hell.

It's nice to see that sometimes wishes can come true.

Hank

[calvindog]

Yes, but Hank -- violence is never the answer.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

Well, I guess he's hoping for an endless glass of icewater for where he's going.

+1

Larry

[Bilko G]

This is absolutely amazing and very great news to hear!!!!


Obama is the hero for killing him!!!

[JasonL]

and don't get me wrong as I am happy for the news, as I was there and running for my life 10 years ago, but am I the only one who kinda shudders at the sight of the crowd outside the White House with their fists in the air and celebrating the news? It just kinda looked like that could have been a crowd in any country,...even those anti-American ones we always see plastered all over the news channels...just thought it was a little eerie, seeing that in the US.....

but it IS nice to have something to celebrate!

[barrysloate]

From what I've heard he was fully aware that he was about to be killed. He was using a human shield to protect himself so it sounds like the soldiers and he were face to face. Good riddance!

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by E93

Uh..., the president under whose command this happened was Barack Obama.
JimB

Both presidents deserve partial credit here. I'd say Bush more than Obama, but that's just my opinion. This never would've happened without Mr. Bush. The true credit belongs to our troops though.. I believe the main intel came from the same interrogation methods that were a hot topic during the last election, and being spun as inhumane. It's funny how a candidate/party can talk all the trash he wants about the previous administration and their actions, and then when he gets into office, and is made aware of "all" information, he realizes why things are/were the way they were...

I'm not trying to blast Obama or the Democratic party here. This same type of thing happens election after election from candidates of all parties. It's nothing more than political posturing..

Anyways, let's not argue politics, and just rejoice in a great moment for not only America, but for people of all nations..

[Rob D.]

It will be interesting to see how many T206 Wagners are found when bin Laden's family goes through his attic.

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

It will be interesting to see how many T206 Wagners are found when bin Laden's family goes through his attic.

Latest Over/Under is +3

[53Browns]

The interesting thing would be the look on his face when he realizes on the "other side" that there arent 40 virgins waiting for him.

[Ejm1]

There will be many items from the Osama bin Laden bunker autographed by the troops who killed him and Osama himself, in the upcoming Coaches Corner auction.

[nebboy]

Originally Posted by ejm1

there will be many items from the osama bin laden bunker autographed by the troops who killed him and osama himself, in the upcoming coaches corner auction.

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[novakjr]

Originally Posted by 53Browns

The interesting thing would be the look on his face when he realizes on the "other side" that there arent 40 virgins waiting for him.

According to Family Guy there should be 72.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmN2cVOr5W4

[kcohen]

I thought Obama cared about the environment. He should be prosecuted for polluting the seas.

[thescooper]

If you gave me the trillion dollars it cost and gave me a 10 year window,I would of grabbed up my British special forces mates and we would have done it for that price as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mark evans]

A fitting and well-deserved end.

[lharri3600]

NOW WHAT

[Leon]

Regardless of who was responsible for getting Osama it is a great day for democracy in all the world. No doubt we need to be on heightened alert as the terrorists will want to show they are still alive and well (all except the main one of course). Thanks to those brave Seals who did the dirty work. We should all be very grateful for what they accomplished. As much as I don't want this to be a political thread I will say that it also took some courage for President Obama to direct the attack the way he did. It would have been a bit less risky for him (politically) had he just bombed the whole compound. I congratulate him and President Bush for a job well done. And to all Net54'ers......lets keep this up beat and not make it a totally political thread where we get on each others nerves. So far so good. I am proud of ya'll. regards

[dstraate]

Originally Posted by JasonL

and don't get me wrong as I am happy for the news, as I was there and running for my life 10 years ago, but am I the only one who kinda shudders at the sight of the crowd outside the White House with their fists in the air and celebrating the news? It just kinda looked like that could have been a crowd in any country,...even those anti-American ones we always see plastered all over the news channels...just thought it was a little eerie, seeing that in the US.....

but it IS nice to have something to celebrate!

Agreed entirely. When people took to the streets dancing after 9/11 I thought it was classless and idiotic. For me, the masses at the White House last night had a similar feel.

Don't get me wrong. Bin Laden being dead is a good thing. Certainly justice was served, but I think quiet reverence for his victims would have been a better course.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by dstraate

Agreed entirely. When people took to the streets dancing after 9/11 I thought it was classless and idiotic. For me, the masses at the White House last night had a similar feel.

Don't get me wrong. Bin Laden being dead is a good thing. Certainly justice was served, but I think quiet reverence for his victims would have been a better course.

The difference is, the 3,000 or so people that were killed weren't the #1 terrorist in the world. This should be rightfully celebrated, especially by those that were deeply touched by 9/11.

[Smokey Joe]

Originally Posted by Bilko G

This is absolutely amazing and very great news to hear!!!!


Obama is the hero for killing him!!!

Ummmm, Obama did not kill anyone, the Commandos did and deserve 100% of the credit...

[Rob D.]

I hope they kept digital photos of the body before getting rid of it. You know, just to have a record of it.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

One major question remains and may never be answered now. Did Bin Laden ever receive his REA catalog???

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Cubs1969

One major question remains and may never be answered now. Did Bin Laden ever receive his REA catalog???

Awesome...

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Cubs1969

One major question remains and may never be answered now. Did Bin Laden ever receive his REA catalog???

Good one.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by dstraate

Agreed entirely. When people took to the streets dancing after 9/11 I thought it was classless and idiotic. For me, the masses at the White House last night had a similar feel.

Don't get me wrong. Bin Laden being dead is a good thing. Certainly justice was served, but I think quiet reverence for his victims would have been a better course.

I have no issue with celebrating the death of a mass murderer. I have more of an issue with this serious thread devolving into sophomoric humor, as it appears to have done.

[yanksfan09]

It's a great unifying day for the Country. Hopefully people can put aside differences and share a common relief and sense of pride, even if only breifly.

I'm glad he got to feel the fear during, what I believe was reported to be roughly a 40 minute raid, before he met his end. We got to look him in the eye before he died and personally deiliver a shot instead of with a drone or airstrike. If it's true that he did use a woman as a human shield, what a cowardly way to go out. A fitting end indeed....

I hope this is the event that begins getting some of our troops home.

[dstraate]

Curt probably wanted me to post this here:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...uslim-burial/1

[autograf]

Press conference said earlier the female was Osama's wife. Would not elaborate on how she wound up in front of Osama.......

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Curt Schilling

"I'm p----- because I can't fathom why we would honor the Muslim traditions for a guy who Muslims have been telling us for 10 years doesn't represent the true Muslim faith," said Schilling. "And our government has been telling us the same thing."

"Who were they worried about offending? Radical Muslims? Because any true Muslim has told us for the last 10 years that the radicals like Osama bin Laden don't represent them. It's like calling Adolf Hitler a Christian."

Amen, Curt!

[novakjr]

I don't know if I can really agree with Curt on this one. While Bin Laden may not have been deserving of a Muslim burial, the fact remains that he was still Muslim. A radical Muslim sure, but a Muslim nonetheless. Now as Americans we are taught to respect the religions of any individual regardless of their actions, even if those actions are somehow religiously based. His radical actions should not have been tolerated, and they weren't. He payed with his life for it. The man still deserved a proper muslim burial based on the core of his faith, not his actions. 99% of the people in this country(myself included) would've rather set the guy on fire and pissed it out over and over again until there was nothing left, but that is not our decision to make...We did the right thing giving him a proper Muslim burial. It shows that we as a nation can think and act rationally no matter how much hatred we may have for an individual.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by novakjr

I don't know if I can really agree with Curt on this one. While Bin Laden may not have been deserving of a Muslim burial, the fact remains that he was still Muslim. A radical Muslim sure, but a Muslim nonetheless. Now as Americans we are taught to respect the religions of any individual regardless of their actions, even if those actions are somehow religiously based. His radical actions should not have been tolerated, and they weren't. He payed with his life for it. The man still deserved a proper muslim burial based on the core of his faith, not his actions. 99% of the people in this country(myself included) would've rather set the guy on fire and pissed it out over and over again until there was nothing left, but that is not our decision to make...We did the right thing giving him a proper Muslim burial. It shows that we as a nation can think and act rationally no matter how much hatred we may have for an individual.

Agreed...we are supposed to be better than the terrorists and we do that with our actions. We did not drag Timothy McVeigh through the streets...it's not about offending or trying not to offend..it's about doing the right thing. we killed him...we can't make him any more dead than he already is.