quade 4 #51 May 2, 2011 Quote Gotta love Fox News. Headline of OBL dead, and underneath a picture and a quote from former President Bush about how it was a great victory for America. No mention of the current sitting president Fox News can't give Obama credit for anything. It's not in their philosophy. But yeah, they're "Fair and Balanced." Right.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #52 May 2, 2011 Quote Bin Laden is Dead Ya, life will be so much different now...I'm glad we can finally move on.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #53 May 2, 2011 I hope he gets into heaven. There will be 343 firemen waiting for his sorry chicken shit ass... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #54 May 2, 2011 It is unfortunate that the person who actually took the shot will never be known to the public, because of how much of a target they will become. I tip my beer in your general direction tonight. WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #55 May 2, 2011 Quote Quote Gotta love Fox News. Headline of OBL dead, and underneath a picture and a quote from former President Bush about how it was a great victory for America. No mention of the current sitting president Fox News can't give Obama credit for anything. It's not in their philosophy. But yeah, they're "Fair and Balanced." Right. sorry guys - I'm looking now, and underneath Bin Laden, I see Obama on the left, Bush in the middle, and 9/11 first responders on the right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #56 May 2, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Gotta love Fox News. Headline of OBL dead, and underneath a picture and a quote from former President Bush about how it was a great victory for America. No mention of the current sitting president Fox News can't give Obama credit for anything. It's not in their philosophy. But yeah, they're "Fair and Balanced." Right. sorry guys - I'm looking now, and underneath Bin Laden, I see Obama on the left, Bush in the middle, and 9/11 first responders on the right. Well, it's about time. I'm sure we'll get a minute by minute analysis by Stewart tomorrow.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #57 May 2, 2011 QuoteIt is unfortunate that the person who actually took the shot will never be known to the public, because of how much of a target they will become. I tip my beer in your general direction tonight. WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup. I would love to buy all of those guys a beer or three. Think of the pressure they were under. Not just to get him, but to do it the right way with no screw ups. Damn. And a shout out to Obama for having the staff to keep this hushed for a month and the balls to order it done. If it failed he would be doomed as president like Carter was after the botched rescue attempt in Iran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #58 May 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteCan you say four more years? Well, more like 5.5, but yeah. The election is his to lose. Nobody can take it away from him now. That's exactly what people said about George HW Bush after Desert Storm. If you wanted to time this sort of thing purely for the election, it's early, as was the conclusion to Desert Storm (the one that left Saddam in power for 12 more years). But right now the GOP is trying to winnow its field of candidates to meaningful opponents. This event is devastating to Trump, who already had a really shitty week between the Birther fun and the press dinner last night. He's busy on TV firing two bit celebrities. Obama finished the job that Bush deserted in order to get Hussein. Who looks more presidential? All of the GOP contenders that work at the state level (governors) just got marginalized. And the DC guys that have been (properly, imo) trying to frame the election around the deficit/economy will be ignored for a month or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #59 May 2, 2011 QuoteIt is unfortunate that the person who actually took the shot will never be known to the public, because of how much of a target they will become. I tip my beer in your general direction tonight. WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's possible one of his own fighters took him out rather than have him captured. This could have been a standing order for years. We may never know for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #60 May 2, 2011 QuoteAnd a shout out to Obama for having the staff to keep this hushed for a month and the balls to order it done. Now, think about how cool he's been in the last week about the birther issue and at the correspondents' dinner last night. All that time knowing this operation was about to take place. THAT is one cool mother f'er.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #61 May 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteIt is unfortunate that the person who actually took the shot will never be known to the public, because of how much of a target they will become. I tip my beer in your general direction tonight. WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's possible one of his own fighters took him out rather than have him captured. This could have been a standing order for years. We may never know for sure. Mmmm, that's not the story I'm hearing. I'm hearing he had the option to surrender, but he resisted.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #62 May 2, 2011 Bin Laden was shot dead, along with a man believed to be one of his adult sons. His most trusted courier also was killed, as was the courier's brother and a woman that one of the men tried to use as a human shield, senior administration officials said. The U.S. team took custody of bin Laden's body and confirmed his identity, Obama said. I love the fact that one of those shitbags tried to use the woman as a shield, and one of our guys just mowed both of em down. That woman was in the wrong place at the wrong time, that is for sure!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #63 May 2, 2011 Sadly, I'm sure there is going to be some kind of retaliation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #64 May 2, 2011 AQ is fighting us and the rest of the world every day. They're trying their best to retaliate every day. This won't change that. But maybe we can keep going after their bankrolling leaders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #65 May 2, 2011 I have been flipping around the news channels, and they now seem to have dropped the story in favor of infomercials on weight loss and hair removal. Clearly these are far more important issues. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #66 May 2, 2011 I love your comments thus far in this thread. Three posts about how this won't help Obama get re-elected, one suggesting it may have been bin Laden's own guys that killed him, and one warning of retaliation. Would it hurt that much to just say "nice job everyone"? This was a nice accomplishment for all involved, I wish it hadn't taken so long, but I'm glad it's done. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #67 May 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteHelicopter insertion of a SEAL Team. This is what I have heard as well I can't authenticate the pic below... That's the photo I keep seeing from my friends over there as well. Can't say it's the real deal, but considering the people I've seen it posted from, I'm saying there's a good chance it's the real deal.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #68 May 2, 2011 QuoteI love the fact that one of those shitbags tried to use the woman as a shield, and one of our guys just mowed both of em down. That woman was in the wrong place at the wrong time, that is for sure!!! CNN story from an official Pentagon press briefing that has a few more details here. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/bin.laden.raid/ To me it's amazing how stupid they (the OBL people) were by constructing a facility like that. How long did they think that would go un-noticed?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #69 May 2, 2011 Quote Was he swooping? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #70 May 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteHelicopter insertion of a SEAL Team. This is what I have heard as well I can't authenticate the pic below... Mod if it is not allowed, please remove it. Looks photoshopped. Why if they had the body did they dump it out at sea before confirming to the world that they got the right man like they did with Al Zawahiri? Personally I won't believe it until I see some real proof. I hope they did get the right man. Even if they did get UBL it will change nothing except make some people feel a bit happier.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnmatrix 21 #71 May 2, 2011 I thought this was an interesting comment - what could this mean? http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/02/press-briefing-senior-administration-officials-killing-osama-bin-laden QuoteQ Yes, hey, how are you doing? My question would be, what was the type of the helicopter that failed? And what was the nature of that mechanical failure? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Can’t go into details at this time. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: We didn’t say it was mechanical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickfrey 0 #72 May 2, 2011 So does this mean I can keep my shoes and belt in airport security. And that I wont be getting groped by TSA agents anymore? If not what good is this victory really? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #73 May 2, 2011 Use your imagination: Pilot error Bird strike FOD SAM Small arms ground fire Fuel contamination Ran out of fuel Who knows...When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #74 May 2, 2011 QuoteSo does this mean I can keep my shoes and belt in airport security. And that I wont be getting groped by TSA agents anymore? If not what good is this victory really? What victory? If the news is correct Bin Laden is dead, so what? He was a spent force (if ever he was a force in the first place). The danger of Al Queda is not its structure but its poisoned philosophy which by definition can can not be beaten by bullets and bombs. Unfortunately today changes nothing except the POTUS popularity ratings.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #75 May 2, 2011 Quote Quote So does this mean I can keep my shoes and belt in airport security. And that I wont be getting groped by TSA agents anymore? If not what good is this victory really? What victory? If the news is correct Bin Laden is dead, so what? He was a spent force (if ever he was a force in the first place). The danger of Al Queda is not its structure but its poisoned philosophy which by definition can can not be beaten by bullets and bombs. Unfortunately today changes nothing except the POTUS popularity ratings. True dat. Smirking politicians ALWAYS piss me off. It's all a video game to them. Why on Earth his popularity should change based upon the actions of others, I'll never know (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
