I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

I was not directing my comments to anyone specifically on this message board, I was making my comments in reference to those that other posters had made on the same subject.  I have seen at least 20 comments on Facebook today implying that bin Laden is not dead, and have heard the same statements elsewhere.  Of course, most of these people also adhere to the birther nonsense.  I too wait with bated breath for the Donald's next crazy comedy routine.

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Glad to see you posting. It does us god to hear there are other opinions out there in the media.

Speaking of the media-did everyone hear that Limbaugh congratulted Obama? Showed more class than I thought he had.

I thought Limbaugh was being sarcastic? 

Well dangit!  Sorry to burst your bubble, rosemary!

Enjoyful:  I didn't hear Limbaugh but DP did and he thought he was being serious and actually praising Obama for a change.  Did you really hear it as sarcasm?  If it was that makes me very angry at that immitation of a human being!  Maybe he wants Obama to fail so badly that he can't accept the fact that he pulled off something really important for his country.  How sad!

I don't know, guys. He was being a pundit. But the Pres did what needed to be done and he gave him kudos for that. I don't particularly like him but I think this time he gave the Pres his due for leading.

ok..a very bad man is dead, not a bad thing at all, he's been a dead man walking for 10 years.... but i must admit i was shocked when i woke up and saw the television and watched parties inthe street...it reminded me too much of what happens over there when one of ours is killed...I was a bit sick. I understand relief and vindication on various levels, but this was celebration on a whole 'nother level. It is a case of taking on the worst attributes of others...go light a candle or something for all the folks that have died- on 9-11 and in the past decade-celebrate with jubilation when all the soldiers are home....just my thoughts

Given the description I've heard of the events leading up to Bin Laden's death, that women were being used as human shields, I hope that there is some video record of it somewhere that can be released eventually.  Nothing we could do would speak more powerfully to his followers about how sorry an excuse for a human being he was than seeing him living in relative luxury and hiding behind women while expecting them to live in caves and give their lives for "the cause".

The best decision that Obama has made as President was to allow the experts in the military and intelligence communities do their jobs in this case without him micromanaging the details.  Our men and women in the Armed Forces are the best, and they have shown that once again. 

I hope that even if there is jubilation and gloating in some circles, the media refrains from airing it since that will only provide an excuse for even more outrageous behavior from those who would do harm to our country and its citizens. 

The best decision that Obama has made as President was to allow the experts in the military and intelligence communities do their jobs in this case without him micromanaging the details.

Really, PatMom???  Really???

This has really been a weird day.  I have read the last 4 posts and have no idea what everyone is talking about.  Must be some secret code known only to those on the "inside".  I sure hope tomorrow is a more normal day and we can put this necessary horror behind us.  Have a nice evening ladies.

Okay, let's clear up some details...

1) I might have been the first person here who expressed skepticism about whether Bin Laden had really been captured and killed.  I said last night that the first thing I thought of was the movie "Capricorn One."  That was a bizarre film in which the gov't was getting ready to launch a manned spacecraft to Mars, when someone discovered a fatal flaw in the on-board life support system.  Instead of scrubbing the mission, the agency decided to secretly take the astronauts off the ship and send it to Mars (and back) un-manned.  The astronauts were kept at a secure location where the agency interviewed them and videotaped them doing things as if they were still on the spacecraft.  The public was never told the men were not onboard the spacecraft. (That's enough spoilers for one night.)

I didn't really mean I thought Bin Laden's capture and killing were faked.  It was just a knee-jerk thing, because I'm never 100% trusting of what I hear from my government.  Never, ever.  It doesn't matter who's in office.

2) I don't know why anyone is surprised that people might suspect Bin Laden is still alive.  Heck, there are people who think Elvis is still alive.

3) Skeptical Americans aren't the only ones who want proof of death.  It was made very clear when Saddam Hussein was killed that Muslims would not believe he was dead without proof. So, his body was cleaned up and pictures were taken; and IIRC, people were even allowed to walk past it to see in person that it was him.  I heard the same warnings last night and today that the U.S. better be prepared to prove to Muslims that it really was Bin Laden's body.  So, as has already been noted here, pictures were taken and "DNA evidence" was collected.  What did they do, cut off a body part or just collect a blood sample?   One news person said today that a tube of blood supposedly taken from Bin Laden would not be adequate proof.  Even if it was Bin Laden's blood, that didn't mean he was dead or even in custody.  But, the U.S. gov't hasn't figured out a delicate or appropriate way to release the photos of Bin Laden's body.  More to follow, I am sure.

4) I wasn't planning to address the issue about Rush L.  I actually listened to his radio show today, for about an hour.  I thought I heard him say something complimentary about the capture and killing of Bin Laden.  Not gushing praise of Obama, but a short comment about being glad it had happened -- sort of like a respectful nod to your opponent after a tough match is over.  But, someone called in to Rush's show and criticized the praise as having "aided" Obama's re-election effort... and Rush went off on him.  Rush replayed the tape everyone was referring to as "complimentary", but he was laughing so hard in the background that I finally turned off the radio.

5) I had the same reaction as annettek when I heard people in our cities shouting "USA! USA!" and dancing in the streets in celebration of Bin Laden's death.  Hmmm.... this is exactly the type of thing our detractors do when something bad happens to us.  Do we really want to emulate a behavior we are quick to criticize in others?

6) Finally, although I am glad enemy #1 is no longer with us, I have no doubt his shoes will quickly be filled.  And, I have no doubt the terrorist movement he founded will go on without him -- maybe with renewed strength.  Already the terror alert levels have been raised at strategic locations here.  We had to do it (capture him), but I hope we haven't "awakened a sleeping giant" as the Japanese did by bombing Pearl Harbor.

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Talk about paranoid reactions.  Those nasty, mocking comments directed at me are not appropriate for this forum.

PatMom:  Given your political leanings, it seemed clear to me that you were belittling the President once again.  Some of us happened to disagree with your statement and said so.  Guess what!  That's allowed on this thread.  And what's so paranoid about that?

Cheers to Obama and all who were involved in achieving justice for all of the people that lost their lives in 9/11 and other Al Queda attacks around the world. Can't we all just be happy for the moment and what it represents. Osama is dead...yep..that's a fact! Obama does deserve credit no matter what political side you are on. Can't people just give credit where credit is due?

I can understand the mixed feelings on whether to celebrate the death of another human or not but I think, in this instance. people should have the right to revel in the news of the demise of Osama. He is responsible for so much death and destruction througout the world and I think all the pent up  emotions of the last ten years of  terror,,, he wreaked on America with 9/11... should be allowed to be released. Kudos to the  Americans for waving the flag and chanting USA. Families, friends and co workers of all 9/11 victims have been waiting for this day...let them revel in it...if only for a brief time. They deserve the respect.

Respectfully.

Pollyanna....aka Pickle

As a side note...we had a federal election today in Canada and have secured a majority government with a strong opposition that will ensure an accountability of checks and balances.

All in all...a good day!