Osama Bin Laden dead

[Stras]

Originally Posted by andwerise

You all see this? NBC reporting that they buried him at sea in accordance with Islamic traditions?

So much weird information

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42852700..._central_asia/

If this is true... then his Grave cannot turn into a shrine like Elvis'

[LSUinNL]

Seems kind of weird.

When we got Zarqawi they put up a whole slide show and explained damn near the whole OP. I can't remember exactly how long before a buriel but I'm pretty sure we kept the body for over a week.

Now with OBL they throw him out to sea in a day?

[Surgicalcric]

Originally Posted by MTN Medic

Treat his body with respect. I am sure the professionals who killed him treated his body with equal parts of disdain and respect. We are better than them and it is time to show it.

We should send his body to Saudi Arabia well taken care of (minus a couple dozen holes) as a two part message:

1) We are better than you and always will be

2) Don't fuck with the U.S.A!

Well said brother...well said.

[CW1287]

Thank you to all the QPs, and Soldiers who made this happen! Great day fo the miltary, on to the next target.

[Pete]

I find it interesting.

For years his videos and voice tapes were getting worse and worse. That was one reason many thought he was dead and the tapes spliced together.

So he's been living in a compound outside Islamabad for the last 5ish years - with servants, family and Pakistan Intelligence Agents?

1. He couldn't put out a quality tape and had nothing to say the last three months?

2. The next question is "When did the US find out his location? How long have we known?"

But congrates to the troops involved.

[GhostRSA]

2. The next question is "When did the US find out his location? How long have we known?"

Apparently the US found out his location in August last year (2010) but only had enough evidence to be "certain" of his whereabouts three weeks ago. Conspiracy Theorists are going to have a field day with this one...

Well Done to all Men and Women involved
GhostRSA

[PedOncoDoc]

I'm a little late to the party. Thank you to all involved in the GWOT over the past 10 years, and job well done to those involved in preparation and execution of this mission.

One MAJOR scumbag down....sadly the job ain't over yet. Hopefully some more people desperately in need of killing will be flushed out by the news.

[Viking]

Job well done to all involved assaulters, air crews, intel, and all the support guys behind the scenes that made this happen.

I think the death photo circulated earlier is a fake. It looks fake and there's a link on msnbc about it being a faked photoshopped pic from one of his old ones. We'll eventually see the real thing.

So many Americans are thinking, "yay we got him, the wars over". As we all know that statement is nowhere even close. This is just getting started.

[Druid5]

Originally Posted by Stras

If this is true... then his Grave cannot turn into a shrine like Elvis'

He sleeps with the fishes.

As much as I'm glad he's dead, as are a lot of people over here, it doesn't change much, if anything. Figurehead or not, it's nothing but a PR victory. There are still many more just like him to deal with.

[Richard]

Where we go and what we do - our language and our behavior - advertises who we are.

The world is inarguably better off without the likes of an OBL - but there are many others standing patiently in the line of psychotic oppressors patiently awaiting their chance to bring the same levels of misery OBL sought to bring us all.

De oppresso liber.

And so it goes...

Richard

U.S. Kills bin Laden in Intelligence-driven Operation
American Forces Press Service (DOD)

An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address from the White House late last night.

“Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan,” Obama said. “A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.

“No Americans were harmed,” he continued. “They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.”

Obama noted that bin Laden had been al-Qaida’s leader and symbol for more than 20 years and continued to plot attacks against the United States and its allies.

“The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al-Qaida, yet his death does not mark the end of our effort,” Obama said. “There is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must, and we will, remain vigilant at home and abroad.”

The president revealed that shortly after taking office in January 2009, he ordered CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to make bin Laden’s death or capture the top priority of the U.S. war against the al-Qaida terrorist organization.

“Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground,” he said. The president said he met repeatedly with his national security team as information developed indicating bin Laden was at a compound in Pakistan, and that last week he determined enough information was available and authorized the operation.

The president emphasized that the war against al-Qaida is not a war against Islam.

“Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader,” he said. “He was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al-Qaida has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.”

Counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped in finding bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding, the president said.

“Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people. Tonight, I called [Pakistani] President [Asif Ali] Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations, and going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al-Qaida and its affiliates.”

The president praised those who worked to find bin Laden and those who carried out the operation that killed him.

“Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome,” he said. “The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.

“We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation,” he continued, “for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.”

Former President George W. Bush released a statement after he received a call from Obama:

"Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden the leader of the al Qaida network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to this mission. They have our everlasting gratitude. This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done."

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=63764

[LarryW]

The world is inarguably better off without the likes of an OBL - but there are many others standing patiently in the line of psychotic oppressors patiently awaiting their chance to bring the same levels of misery OBL sought to bring us all.

De oppresso liber.

And so it goes...

Richard

Yes, sir, there're are more aching for the opportunity to rot in hell next to OBL. JSOC will be assured of a job for a good while yet. I say, give them all a raise and better Scotch.

Before they buried OBL at sea, "in keeping with Muslim tradition" of course, I suspect you heard over the 1MC "Now, dump all trash clear of the fantail." then "Now, blow pump all sanitary tanks to sea."

[Richard]

Before they buried OBL at sea, "in keeping with Muslim tradition" of course, I suspect you heard over the 1MC "Now, dump all trash clear of the fantail." then "Now, blow pump all sanitary tanks to sea."

Personally, I hope the burial at sea was recorded and those were not the behaviors exhibited.

Richard

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Richard

Personally, I hope the burial at sea was recorded and those were not the behaviors exhibited.

Richard

Why? The vile bastard, if he was truly killed, belongs in a pile of shit.

[albeham]

I am waiting for more chatter on this.

Reports say SEALS, some say we found him Friday and the ONE gave the green light Sunday.

News is a watery mess, but like most, time will tell.

Where are the photos?


My hat off and salute to the ones on the ground that made it happen. good hunting...


AL

[greenberetTFS]

Originally Posted by Snaquebite

Yea...Obama did it...he killed Bin Laden...It was all his doing. THE ONE is responsible for this....YAY YAY YAY...YOU KNOW THAT"S WHAT WILL PLAY OUT IN HIS ANNOUNCEMENT AN THE MSM....FUCK HIM..CONGRATULATIONS TO THE US MILITARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I concur.........

Big Teddy