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Osama Bin Laden is dead

StillBallin75 said:
Tess - I think you may be on to something. The raid was authorized on April 29. Is there anyway DNA confirmation works that fast?
Shhh...we'll be called conspiracy theorists!

DNA testing can be done in a few days. THe delays in criminal cases are usually backlogs, and other logisticals issues, not actual testing time issues.
 
The photo with that story has been debunked as a hoax and has been on the interwebz for a couple of years now, iirc.

So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Anybody got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)
 
So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Anybody got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)

patience is a virtue
 
So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Any got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)

I sincerely hope you aren't going down the conspiracy theory route with this. Do you realize how many people would have to be lying about this in order for it to be some kind of a hoax?
 
So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Any got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)

First of all, it hasn't even been 24 hours. Maybe you should wait before starting the conspiracy theories. Second of all, they at least have a video of the compound where he was killed - no bodies yet though.

BBC News - Inside the compound where Bin Laden was found
 
So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Any got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)
This guy didn't get enough long form the first time.

Don't worry, buddy, it's on the way.
 
I use wiki a lot of the time because it's a good resource (if not a quality academic/scholarly resource). However it doesn't take an expert to realize that we have new info coming out on what happened all the time, so a clearer picture of what happened will emerge at time goes on. Nevertheless:

Death of Osama bin Laden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

President Obama met with his security advisors on March 14, 2011, in the first of five security meetings over six weeks. On April 29, at 8:20 a.m., Obama convened with Thomas Donilon, John O. Brennan, and other security advisers in the Diplomatic Room, where he authorized a raid of the Abbottabad compound. The government of Pakistan was not informed of this decision.[10]

The SEALs stormed the compound at approximately 1 a.m. local time (20:00, May 1 (UTC))[18] and engaged bin Laden and his men in a firefight.[19] The raid lasted about 40 minutes. Three other male adults present at the compound were also reportedly killed in the operation, including an adult son of bin Laden.[20] Osama bin Laden was shot in the head.[21] The helicopter they used to breach the mansion walls suffered a mechanical breakdown and could not fly the soldiers out. The SEALs burned the helicopter to secure intelligence[11] and carried out bin Laden's body on foot.[22]

According to a U.S. official on May 2, bin Laden's body was handled in accordance with Islamic practice and tradition,[29] and was buried at sea soon after death, in accordance with Islamic tradition.[30][31][32]

If this is true, I'm glad that Americans can stay true to their values and afford some dignity to even our mortal enemies. However I could also go the conspiracy theory route and say that if I were the government I would've kept the body 1) to confirm that it was actually him and 2) it just seems a pity that we would kill this mofo and then just dump his body into the sea; I would've kept the body like, just because.
 
Congratulations to the Navy Seals, the intelligence community and President Obama who made this a high priority.
 
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ironically, it was just 8 years ago to the day that president declared "mission accomplished" in iraq, last night president obama showed us how a serious commander in chief is supposed to act.

Congratulations to the navy seals, the intelligence community and president obama who made this a high priority.

must..... Bash.... Bush....
 
Ironically, it was just 8 years ago to the day that President declared "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq, last night President Obama showed us how a serious Commander in Chief is supposed to act.

Seriously? :roll:


Congratulations to the Navy Seals, the intelligence community and President Obama who made this a high priority.


Seriously?
 
Tess - I think you may be on to something. The raid was authorized on April 29. Is there anyway DNA confirmation works that fast?
Your Results: Release, Turn Around, and Time Frame - US Immigration DNA Testing - Mobile DNA Test
Paternity/Maternity DNA Test results are typically available two-business days from the date all of the samples are received at the lab. Sibling DNA Testing or Grandparent DNA Testing is typicall turn around in 3 - 5 business days.​
Depending on how much of that time is waiting in queue for previous samples to be processed, it seems so.
 
So the question still remains. Where are the pictures (or better yet video) of the body ? Wouldn't it have been simple for someone to shoot a 2 minute video of Bin Laden dead, to confirm it ? Anybody got any video ? Got any photos ? Got anything ?

If not ? Why not ? Keeping in mind that a Bin Laden death represents a major political plus for the Obama administration. Also keeping in mind that the only original spokesman of this so far are within the US military ? (of which Obama is Commander in Chief)
Iirc, some people just got in trouble for taking trophy photos in the past couple of months.

I am not surprised that there aren't photos out yet.

If a couple of months go by, then I would find the lack of photo evidence to be significant.
 
must..... Bash.... Bush....

Memory is selective. Nobody took Osama seriously until the 9/11 attacks. Then, many simply discard the other 7 attacks over 7 years that had been facilitated by Osama under Clinton's watch, but had been left unanswered. The FBI and CIA weren't communicating with one another at the end of Clinton's presidency and beginning of Bush's, so valuable intelligence that might have tipped us off to 9/11 wasn't put together in time to do anything (be it capturing Osama or finding the hijackers). Also, because of the intelligence disconnect, not a lot of information was available on Osama's travel, general where-abouts, circle of trusted subordinates, etc. so it would have been near impossible to run an offensive on the guy.

But what the hell, let's blame one guy. It's completely logical, right?
 
MG,

I am "those affected by 9/11". If you watch the media parasites interviewing people in nyc today who like me suffered loss. You'll find any rejoicing shallow compared to the loss we suffered.

7 out of 15 guys were nypd or fdny on my chelsea piers hockey team, gone.

My uncle, gone, his two kids my cousins no father.

Yes bin laden dead is a good thing, but "closure"? Hardley.


And those calling it "justice"? I disagree "vengence" is more appropriate, and i am fine with that.

I have read and seen numerous interviews (so far) with those that lost loved ones on 9/11, and apart from you, they are elated, rejoicing, and some have said they now have closure. Based-on that, I would think that your feelings are unique.
 
Your Results: Release, Turn Around, and Time Frame - US Immigration DNA Testing - Mobile DNA Test
Paternity/Maternity DNA Test results are typically available two-business days from the date all of the samples are received at the lab. Sibling DNA Testing or Grandparent DNA Testing is typicall turn around in 3 - 5 business days.​
Depending on how much of that time is waiting in queue for previous samples to be processed, it seems so.

I would think that this particular DNA sample would immediately displace any others that were in queue ahead of it anyhow.
 
I have read and seen numerous interviews (so far) with those that lost loved ones on 9/11, and apart from you, they are elated, rejoicing, and some have said they now have closure. Based-on that, I would think that your feelings are unique.

But no less significant. Some people are able to find closure in certain actions, others are not. Nothing wrong with that.
 
It's not just a different skin tone, though. The photos have two different resolutions. The top half is sharp and clear and the bottom half is blurry. I don't believe that this is a conspiracy theory of any sort, just a badly photoshopped photo. I saw the site that claimed to have the exclusive on that pic. I also read somewhere that there were no photos taken of Bin Laden's body.

This is incorrect. FNC just reported that the white house is debating on whether to release the photo taken of him to quell any conspiracy theories about his death. So there is at least one photo. They would be NUTS not to photograph this for proof to the world.
 
I have read and seen numerous interviews (so far) with those that lost loved ones on 9/11, and apart from you, they are elated, rejoicing, and some have said they now have closure. Based-on that, I would think that your feelings are unique.

I think it depends on the person. I've seen articles with people who feel closure, but I've also seen some that don't.
 
Just so people know, this operation was YEARS in the making, and the intelligence community was very patient and deliberate in planning this. They, and those SEAL boys deserves a hell of a lot of credit for pulling this off. Again I've said this before but I'm not keen on giving Obama too much credit for this one. He did what he was supposed to do.

I'm not a fan, but he did more than Clinton when Clinton was in his shoes. Clinton had the opportunity and passed many times...Pres. Obama at least took the shot.
 
IMO, the Administration would be NUTS if they announced this without having any ACTUAL proof that Osama is dead.

The last thing they need is Osama making another ****in video and saying "surprise, mother****as! Y'all think you got me, didn't you?? Sike! bwahahahaa"
 
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I have read and seen numerous interviews (so far) with those that lost loved ones on 9/11, and apart from you, they are elated, rejoicing, and some have said they now have closure. Based-on that, I would think that your feelings are unique.



go to iTune radio, tune to 770Wabc, 880cbs, 1010wins, 660 the fan, 710wor, and listen for yourself. Many family members are calling in and stating what I feel.


no they are not unique, Neither is my aunts or my friends who I have been in contact with.


elation, and rejoicing, are far to strong. I am happy that mothervucker is dead, but closure? "rejoicing" "elation"? hardley, these folks are still dead.... America, **** yeah!


But lets put it in perspective.
 
I'm not a fan, but he did more than Clinton when Clinton was in his shoes. Clinton had the opportunity and passed many times...Pres. Obama at least took the shot.

1999 - Not that it would've helped all that much but Bill DID launch a cruise missile.
 
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