bin laden is dead

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[Post New]05/02/2011 00:13
Anonymous
This is pathetic. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks against innocent Americans, and the leader of Al Qaeda, is dead, and the first thing you weanies think of is "oh, no, they might retaliate! I'm scared to death!!!!" What, do you propose that we should not have killed that monster?

I'm just glad that there are men and women of character out there in our military who will defend America without fear and celebrate our victories.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:16
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:This is pathetic. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks against innocent Americans, and the leader of Al Qaeda, is dead, and the first thing you weanies think of is "oh, no, they might retaliate! I'm scared to death!!!!" What, do you propose that we should not have killed that monster?

I'm just glad that there are men and women of character out there in our military who will defend America without fear and celebrate our victories.


Chill the hell out. Signed, nervous military spouse (is that better?).
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:17
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I thought the speech was well written. I'm nervous about what tomorrow will bring.


Really? I thought it was not well thought out.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:18
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:This is pathetic. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks against innocent Americans, and the leader of Al Qaeda, is dead, and the first thing you weanies think of is "oh, no, they might retaliate! I'm scared to death!!!!" What, do you propose that we should not have killed that monster?

I'm just glad that there are men and women of character out there in our military who will defend America without fear and celebrate our victories.


Careful how you celebrate there, at least in public. This is a moment for diplomatic behavior in the service of longer-term goals.

Don't be an idiot.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:19
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:This is pathetic. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks against innocent Americans, and the leader of Al Qaeda, is dead, and the first thing you weanies think of is "oh, no, they might retaliate! I'm scared to death!!!!" What, do you propose that we should not have killed that monster?

I'm just glad that there are men and women of character out there in our military who will defend America without fear and celebrate our victories.


This is ridiculous. I don't see post that suggested that he should not have been killed but rather posts have said that there may be a higher risk of terrorist attacks in retaliation. Nothing wrong with that. Besides, it's obvious that's a risk.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:22
Anonymous
They're celebrating outside the WH? It's freakin' past midnight on a Sunday night. They must be thinking the troops will be on their way home.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:22
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought the speech was well written. I'm nervous about what tomorrow will bring.


Really? I thought it was not well thought out.

Other than the "I gave the order..." talk I didn't find anything that was missing. It wasn't overly joyous, but relayed a positive message nonetheless.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:25
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought the speech was well written. I'm nervous about what tomorrow will bring.


Really? I thought it was not well thought out.

Other than the "I gave the order..." talk I didn't find anything that was missing. It wasn't overly joyous, but relayed a positive message nonetheless.


I agree.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:26
Anonymous
Capturing him alive might have been better from a PR point of view. I expect this was Plan A, but circumstances probably necessitated Plan B.

No, the dead-or-alive capture needed to happen. It's just important to remember that this can be the sort of thing that spurs attacks, and, for those inclined to act like victorious football fans tonight, that there's a significant international public relations front in this war. It's just dumb to give potential enemies ammunition.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:30
Anonymous
A woman was apparently killed during the raid because one of the men used her as a human shield. Would love to know which coward that was. Sick.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:32
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is pathetic. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the worst terrorist attacks against innocent Americans, and the leader of Al Qaeda, is dead, and the first thing you weanies think of is "oh, no, they might retaliate! I'm scared to death!!!!" What, do you propose that we should not have killed that monster?

I'm just glad that there are men and women of character out there in our military who will defend America without fear and celebrate our victories.


Careful how you celebrate there, at least in public. This is a moment for diplomatic behavior in the service of longer-term goals.

Don't be an idiot.


Exactly this. The Pakistanis were very likely giving this man haven.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:35
Anonymous
Bringing him in alive would have been a PR nightmare.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:36
Anonymous
I just hope they got his birth certificate.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:38
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I just hope they got his birth certificate.


Long form death certificate.
[Post New]05/02/2011 00:40
Anonymous
Have they indicated whether it was a military or CIA operation?
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