Osama dead

[Motocrossx23]

Donald Trump has to be PISSED.

[NYstanger]

@TradersBASE

This came in great timing for an upcoming election, no?
Not to mention…TRUE revenge should be had at the hands of those that lost loved ones…IMO.

I can guarantee this was not a “coincidence” being around election time.
How would you have liked that this TRUE revenge should have taken place?

[TradersBASE]

@Motocrossx23

Donald Trump has to be PISSED.

Trump got punked!!! LOL

[Motocrossx23]

Wolf Blitzer is reporting that Osama was shot and killed during an operation that took place in a mansion owned by Donald Trump.

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@bing

can someone please post links to Obama’s address about this?

NM, found it

[TradersBASE]

@NYstanger

I can guarantee this was not a “coincidence” being around election time.
How would you have liked that this TRUE revenge should have taken place?

Same as I said about Saddam…deep hole dug…they are placed in it…those that lost loved ones at their hands and that want “revenge” can piss, spit and stone them. In Saddams case I felt his own people should have had the option to rage given his era of abuse. Slow, painful death basically.

[bing]

primitive version of obama address… better ones to come i am sure.

https://youtu.be/S6XXhZxW_ow

[cougarspeed]

This is great symbolically for the people of the military. Already talked to a few friends still serving from my old unit and it is crazy he said. I would LOVE to see this serve as “closure” to our “mission” overseas and a stepping stone to the removal of troops in the middle east.

Fighting will deff increase in the near term I would say.

[snowracer101]

I heard the SEAL that killed him, did it with only a thumb tac, a roll of toilet paper and a nail cliper… all while smoking a cig.

MERICA FUCK YEAH!

[Motocrossx23]

His Speech:

@President Obama via The White House

THE PRESIDENT: *Good evening. *Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.
*
It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. *The images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory – hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless September sky; the Twin Towers collapsing to the ground; black smoke billowing up from the Pentagon; the wreckage of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction.
*
And yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world. *The empty seat at the dinner table. *Children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father. *Parents who would never know the feeling of their child’s embrace. *Nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.
*
On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together. *We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. *We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country. *On that day, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family.
*
We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice. *We quickly learned that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by al Qaeda – an organization headed by Osama bin Laden, which had openly declared war on the United States and was committed to killing innocents in our country and around the globe. *And so we went to war against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.
*
Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we’ve made great strides in that effort. *We’ve disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense. *In Afghanistan, we removed the Taliban government, which had given bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven and support. *And around the globe, we worked with our friends and allies to capture or kill scores of al Qaeda terrorists, including several who were a part of the 9/11 plot.
*
Yet Osama bin Laden avoided capture and escaped across the Afghan border into Pakistan. *Meanwhile, al Qaeda continued to operate from along that border and operate through its affiliates across the world.
*
And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as we continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat his network.
*
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. *I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan. *And finally, last week, I determined that we had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice.
*
Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. *A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. *No Americans were harmed. *They took care to avoid civilian casualties. *After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.
*
For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda’s leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies. *The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.
*
Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort. *There’s no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us. *We must –- and we will – remain vigilant at home and abroad.
*
As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not –- and never will be -– at war with Islam. *I’ve made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. *Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. *Indeed, al Qaeda 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.
*
Over the years, I’ve repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where bin Laden was. *That is what we’ve done. *But it’s important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding. *Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.
*
Tonight, I called President 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 Qaeda and its affiliates.
*
The American people did not choose this fight. *It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens. *After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war. *These efforts weigh on me every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who’s been gravely wounded.
*
So Americans understand the costs of war. *Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed. *We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies. *We will be true to the values that make us who we are. And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al Qaeda’s terror: *Justice has been done.
*
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. *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, 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.
*
Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.
*
And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. *I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.
*
The cause of securing our country is not complete. *But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to. *That is the story of our history, whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.
*
Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: *one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
*
Thank you. *May God bless you. *And may God bless the United States of America.

[Coldaccord]

@bing

iono guys, this doesnt strike me as being very important at all in the grand scheme of things. It seems like more of an emotional victory to provide closure to people rather than a signfiicant military milestone.

+another.

@Paulo

On MSNBC they’re talking about how cops and firefighters are driving around with lights and sirens on. That made me feel really good to think of the closure those people are getting today.

&motocross: you’re both right. yes those are factors that we immediately think about and can’t ignore. at the same time, a top policy of any country is the promotion of nationalism, and though it is just a symbolic victory, that symbolic victory is important to the masses and unifies them

good for obama, apparently people are shouting “yes we can” in dc.

also obama said this was amidst broader efforts, so he does address that aspect (shortly, focus on the positive and get that nationalism)

they just said national defense is instructed to heighten immediately but not instructing elevated threat level. bouse

[Motocrossx23]

One thing I must say, and mind you I’m super not religious, but the fact that Obama ended on the “under god, god bless” note…fuck yes.

All those unpatriotic fucks that say that “god” should be taken out of that stuff, stick it in your pipe and smoke it.

[FadetoBlack]

I wish there was an area we can congregate to celebrate in this dead city. My friend lives downtown and she said it’s as quiet as every other Sunday night. I’d go even though I have to get up at 7.

[deebo]

@sedlmeier101

America, FUCK YEAH… Shooting my gun in the air as I type this.

did you do a “desk pop”?
Come on… everyone’s done it.

[ProgRocker]

I was playing Battlefield 2 at the time the news broke. Some guy on the other team started typing in stuff like “Raise your flags, Osama Bin Laden is dead”. At first I thought he was just typing shit in for shits and giggles; or he was one of the conspiracy theorists the believes we killed Osama like 90 years ago before he was even born or some shit. Then other people started typing it in, so I figured there must be some merit to it. I then finished the round and went downstairs to watch the President.

Definitely took a long time, but it was worth it. I don’t care how minute some people think this is, it’s a great day to be American!

<EDIT>
Drawn by Sam Spratt literally minutes after the news broke:

[Motocrossx23]

Ew Obama you’re gonna get that crap all over your awesome jacket!

[08GT500]

It’s been a long time coming. It’s definitely good to see closure to what happened to our country and servicemen and women a decade ago. America needs this morale boost. Hopefully this will “stimulate” US Congress and Senate to get off their collective asses and take care of our country. Idealist, I know.

[rugsr]

That should not be Obamas face burghs soldier that killed him. Obama did nothing n this matter.
He gave them the go ahead…I could do the same just as fast if not faster. He’s no hero. OUR TROOPS ARE!

Channel 2 this mornIng reported that osamas body was buried at see do to Muslim tradition?
Please someOne tell me channel 2 is wrong.

1. since when do we care about the tradition of a terrorist
2. I wanna see this body.

I’m calling BS
but, I hope I’m wrong

BTW anyone realize that his message interrupted the apprentice and trump swung “your fired”
Funny/strategy anyone?

1. since when do we care aboutthe tradition of a terriost

[08GT500]

Good point Rugsr. I hope you are wrong.

[ProgRocker]

In reply to the Osama/Obama drawing from the creator Sam Spratt:

I know I drew Obama, but he’s just the symbol for the real heroes in the US military’s special operations.

Also T-shirts are being made with 100% of all the profits going to military charities.
http://www.redbubble.com/people/samspratt/t-shirts/7117058-obama-gets-osama?always_show=true