Osama bin Laden is dead

**Valigarmander** · 05-01-2011, 09:50 PM

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It's about time.

I hate to say it though, I don't think this will have much of an effect on terrorism.

User Name · 05-01-2011, 09:59 PM

^No, but it will do wonders for Obama in terms of being re-elected.

Robotazy · 05-01-2011, 10:02 PM

ANd here I was thinking he'd been dead in a cave for 7 years.

Well, I guess that's kind of unimportant, what with killing him in an airstrike and all. :\

**Deku Trii** · 05-01-2011, 10:06 PM

They have his body too. Neat.

ZeldaGirl · 05-01-2011, 10:06 PM

Just came here to post this. Wow.

**Deku Trii** · 05-01-2011, 10:44 PM

Haha, just read someone joke that Bin Laden shouldn't have put his address on PSN.

ZeldaGirl · 05-01-2011, 10:50 PM

^Excellent.

One of my favorite tweets has been: President Obama's television address will interrupt Celebrity Apprentice on the East Coast, no joke.

But, seriously, this is so surreal.

CuccoLady · 05-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Holycrap.

About ****ing time.

**Crazyswordsman** · 05-01-2011, 11:39 PM

^You stole my line.

Nevertheless, this does preclude Osama being brought to justice, which I think would do far more damage to the terrorists than killing him outright. I was hoping he would stand trial in every country where a citizen was killed as a result of an attack by him or one of his associates. And there are a lot of countries on that list. Then I hoped he would be put in Singapore's jails, which have the reputation of being some of the toughest to handle.

I hope this will at least bring solace to the 9/11 victims' families and friends; a friend of mine was killed in the attacks and I remember being the only student in my high school who was seriously upset and depressed that day (everyone else didn't care or salivated at the opportunity to go to war).

But I'm also wondering how a lot of the victims of his attacks WITHIN the Middle East are taking this; terrorists kill thousands in low profile attacks within their own countries. -CSM

ZeldaGirl · 05-01-2011, 11:47 PM

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Nevertheless, this does preclude Osama being brought to justice, which I think would do far more damage to the terrorists than killing him outright. I was hoping he would stand trial in every country where a citizen was killed as a result of an attack by him or one of his associates. And there are a lot of countries on that list. Then I hoped he would be put in Singapore's jails, which have the reputation of being some of the toughest to handle.

That thought crossed my mind. However, the troops had orders to try to retrieve and/or kill. Given what I'm hearing about the delicate nature of the operation, I'm inclined to believe what happened was a necessity.

**Crazyswordsman** · 05-01-2011, 11:53 PM

^He probably was killed by an explosion that was directed at something else. I'm just saying I want to make an example of Osama, bring him to justice, and put him in prison for the rest of his life because, in his mind, being executed would make him a martyr. I want to make him feel that he did a lot of terrible things. -CSM

Kil'jaeden · 05-01-2011, 11:53 PM

After 10 years, the oath is redeemed. His head will be sent to Washington D.C. and his followers will follow behind the chariot in chains.

The Missing Link · 05-02-2011, 12:47 AM

Not an airstrike. Covert ops. CIA stuff. Very surreal.

I have to say... I'm actually surprised at myself for having very mixed reactions to this.

Is it good that someone who preached hatred and espoused murder can no longer do so? Absolutely yes. Is it good to go and celebrate his death with cheering and rampant patriotism? I honestly can't comfortably say yes to that.

ZeldaGirl · 05-02-2011, 12:50 AM

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^He probably was killed by an explosion that was directed at something else. I'm just saying I want to make an example of Osama, bring him to justice, and put him in prison for the rest of his life because, in his mind, being executed would make him a martyr. I want to make him feel that he did a lot of terrible things. -CSM

Like TML said, not airstrike. Special operation, he was reportedly killed by gunfire.

I agree with you, TML. I'm uncomfortable with the 'celebrations'. It's one thing to feel relieved or that justice has been served (if you feel that way). But the cheering does give me a weird feeling.

Fairlight Excalibur · 05-02-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

^He probably was killed by an explosion that was directed at something else.

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Originally Posted by CNN

A congressional source familiar with the operation confirmed that bin Laden was shot in the head.

Also, during the course of reading this article, I somehow got 'Osama' and 'Obama' backwards in my mind and was really freaked out for a few seconds.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 05-02-2011, 01:38 AM

I won't lie, people cheering and celebrating bring to mind all the hatred expressed by many US citizens when some folks in the Middle East were filmed doing the same thing. People can quibble over the reason, like that changes things (civilians versus a genocidal dictator), but at the heart of it, the reason is the same: an ideal that you believe in has been fulfilled. *shrug*

***CaptHayfever*** · 05-02-2011, 01:39 AM

The exact words I heard in the news reports were "fire fight". He got shot.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Zaden · 05-02-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds

I won't lie, people cheering and celebrating bring to mind all the hatred expressed by many US citizens when some folks in the Middle East were filmed doing the same thing. People can quibble over the reason, like that changes things (civilians versus a genocidal dictator), but at the heart of it, the reason is the same: an ideal that you believe in has been fulfilled. *shrug*

Clarify. people in the Middle East were cheering and celebrating what?

ZeldaGirl · 05-02-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds

I won't lie, people cheering and celebrating bring to mind all the hatred expressed by many US citizens when some folks in the Middle East were filmed doing the same thing. People can quibble over the reason, like that changes things (civilians versus a genocidal dictator), but at the heart of it, the reason is the same: an ideal that you believe in has been fulfilled. *shrug*

Exactly. The waving of flags and cheering is just a little too similar...Which is ironic coming from a predominately Christian nation:

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Originally Posted by Proverbs 24:17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

I appreciate those holding a candlelight vigil, particularly at Ground Zero. But to be dancing around and trying to get on TV?? Eh...

**Cravdraa** · 05-02-2011, 03:16 AM

Actually, all that celebrating in the streets filmed in middle eastern countries that aired after 911 was completely unrelated. Most of it was filmed durring a holiday.
It was propaganda designed to piss people off and support the pro-war sentiments at the time. It was revealed as such sortly there after, but for some reason most of the news channels didn't report on it and the whole thing just sorta vanished in the following weeks.

I suppose the world is a better place without Osama.
Somehow it doesn't feel right to celebrate somebody's death though...

05-01-2011, 09:50 PM	#1
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Osama bin Laden is dead CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News It's about time. I hate to say it though, I don't think this will have much of an effect on terrorism.

05-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#2
User Name Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gotham City Gender: Posts: 7,209 Thanks: 701 Thanked 536 Times in 367 Posts	^No, but it will do wonders for Obama in terms of being re-elected.

05-01-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	ANd here I was thinking he'd been dead in a cave for 7 years. Well, I guess that's kind of unimportant, what with killing him in an airstrike and all. :\

05-01-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	They have his body too. Neat.

05-01-2011, 10:06 PM	#5
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	Just came here to post this. Wow.

05-01-2011, 10:44 PM	#6
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	Haha, just read someone joke that Bin Laden shouldn't have put his address on PSN.

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ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^Excellent. One of my favorite tweets has been: President Obama's television address will interrupt Celebrity Apprentice on the East Coast, no joke. But, seriously, this is so surreal.

05-01-2011, 10:57 PM	#8
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	Holycrap. About ****ing time.

05-01-2011, 11:39 PM	#9
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^You stole my line. Nevertheless, this does preclude Osama being brought to justice, which I think would do far more damage to the terrorists than killing him outright. I was hoping he would stand trial in every country where a citizen was killed as a result of an attack by him or one of his associates. And there are a lot of countries on that list. Then I hoped he would be put in Singapore's jails, which have the reputation of being some of the toughest to handle. I hope this will at least bring solace to the 9/11 victims' families and friends; a friend of mine was killed in the attacks and I remember being the only student in my high school who was seriously upset and depressed that day (everyone else didn't care or salivated at the opportunity to go to war). But I'm also wondering how a lot of the victims of his attacks WITHIN the Middle East are taking this; terrorists kill thousands in low profile attacks within their own countries. -CSM

05-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#11
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^He probably was killed by an explosion that was directed at something else. I'm just saying I want to make an example of Osama, bring him to justice, and put him in prison for the rest of his life because, in his mind, being executed would make him a martyr. I want to make him feel that he did a lot of terrible things. -CSM

05-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#12
Kil'jaeden Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: in your mind Gender: Posts: 2,132 Thanks: 21 Thanked 146 Times in 99 Posts	After 10 years, the oath is redeemed. His head will be sent to Washington D.C. and his followers will follow behind the chariot in chains.

05-02-2011, 12:47 AM	#13
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 17,128 Thanks: 405 Thanked 606 Times in 368 Posts	Not an airstrike. Covert ops. CIA stuff. Very surreal. I have to say... I'm actually surprised at myself for having very mixed reactions to this. Is it good that someone who preached hatred and espoused murder can no longer do so? Absolutely yes. Is it good to go and celebrate his death with cheering and rampant patriotism? I honestly can't comfortably say yes to that.

05-02-2011, 01:38 AM	#16
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	I won't lie, people cheering and celebrating bring to mind all the hatred expressed by many US citizens when some folks in the Middle East were filmed doing the same thing. People can quibble over the reason, like that changes things (civilians versus a genocidal dictator), but at the heart of it, the reason is the same: an ideal that you believe in has been fulfilled. shrug

05-02-2011, 01:39 AM	#17
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	The exact words I heard in the news reports were "fire fight". He got shot. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

05-02-2011, 03:16 AM	#20
Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,470 Thanks: 171 Thanked 661 Times in 403 Posts	Actually, all that celebrating in the streets filmed in middle eastern countries that aired after 911 was completely unrelated. Most of it was filmed durring a holiday. It was propaganda designed to piss people off and support the pro-war sentiments at the time. It was revealed as such sortly there after, but for some reason most of the news channels didn't report on it and the whole thing just sorta vanished in the following weeks. I suppose the world is a better place without Osama. Somehow it doesn't feel right to celebrate somebody's death though...