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Certainly his death means something. Figure heads may not singularly comprise a movement but they give it direction, hope and enthusiasm. This was the de facto figure head of anti-American extremists and while they will initially claim it false, then eventually elevate Bin Laden to martyrdom----those are compromises his death has forced on their movement.
I just hope the bastard's last months were comprised of countless, painful dialysis sessions and his one moment of clarity before his death was that this mortal realm is all there is.
While I understand the pride those are feeling outside the White House, I wish the press would not have spent so much time showing them cheering. I'm sure this will come across to much of the Middle East-----in the same manner the cheering 9/11 Palestinians came across to us. Hopefully Obama is somber and reflective on what was done---and why it's a good thing that a murderer of people, not just Americans---is a global victory.
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sexiest_hero wrote:See Bush. THIS IS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Don't bring that crap into this moment, this is a good moment just revel in it. Osama Bin Laden was killed by an American, we have his body, and we should celebrate. Dance on his grave, bury him upside down, drag him through the streets of New York, it doesn't matter we got him and this is almost as big as when we beat Japan in WW2 if not bigger. I hope that this at least gives some comfort to the families of the 9/11 victims.
sexiest_hero wrote:See Bush. THIS IS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Don't bring that crap into this moment, this is a good moment just revel in it. Osama Bin Laden was killed by an American, we have his body, and we should celebrate. Dance on his grave, bury him upside down, drag him through the streets of New York, it doesn't matter we got him and this is almost as big as when we beat Japan in WW2 if not bigger. I hope that this at least gives some comfort to the families of the 9/11 victims.
I wouldn't really compare those two events...
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It means one more villian that caused us so much confusion and pain and anguish has finally seen justice.
Read as you will into what justice means, but it means some form of resolution for thousands who died and tens of thousands who personally lost loved ones and the millions of people across the United States and other nations who were frustrated for years by a solitary individual.
sexiest_hero wrote:See Bush. THIS IS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Don't bring that crap into this moment, this is a good moment just revel in it. Osama Bin Laden was killed by an American, we have his body, and we should celebrate. Dance on his grave, bury him upside down, drag him through the streets of New York, it doesn't matter we got him and this is almost as big as when we beat Japan in WW2 if not bigger. I hope that this at least gives some comfort to the families of the 9/11 victims.
sexiest_hero wrote:See Bush. THIS IS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Don't bring that crap into this moment, this is a good moment just revel in it. Osama Bin Laden was killed by an American, we have his body, and we should celebrate. Dance on his grave, bury him upside down, drag him through the streets of New York, it doesn't matter we got him and this is almost as big as when we beat Japan in WW2 if not bigger. I hope that this at least gives some comfort to the families of the 9/11 victims.
I wouldn't really compare those two events...
Shuma, if you seriously start this.
You're comparing it to the defeat of an entire naton in world war two. Guess what? We're not leaving afghanistan. It's one dude.
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I was skeptical at first but, wow.
AgeOfEgos wrote: Hopefully Obama is somber and reflective on what was done---and why it's a good thing that a murderer of people, not just Americans---is a global victory.
He seemed to do this well enough in this regard.
Even if(when) he's made into a matyr, this will no doubt have a serious affect on morale for both sides.
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You're comparing it to the defeat of an entire naton in world war two. Guess what? We're not leaving afghanistan. It's one dude.
We didn't leave Japan either for....wait....we technically have never left.
We can draw a parallel between 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden's Death and the Bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Unconditional Surrender of Japan. All four events bridged an emotional and material cost our nation borne to right what was seen as a wrong dealt unfairly to American shores. Each starting event sparked a mobilization of war towards achieving a goal, and each end point meant a moral end to the effort, despite the fact the actual effort did not end.
We pulled off the greatest special forces operation in the history of the US. Hopefully the team and the man who pulled the trigger are thanked copiously, even though history will never know their names.
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Either way, to all Americans, congratulations, but be cautious. Be happy and proud that you finally got the basterd, but be prepared. He was a fighter, which means his death will make him a matyr
NY Times wrote:Osama Bin Laden, considered the mastermind of Al Qaeda and the 9/11 attacks on the United States, is reportedly dead. Major news outlets have made the declaration, and President Barack Obama is expected to address the press, the nation, and the world shortly to confirm the reports.
The New York Times says that one of the officials reporting Bin Laden's death "said that American forces, acting on intelligence, launched a 'targeted assault' that killed Mr. Bin Laden, whose ability to elude capture for so long deeply frustrated the Bush administration." Live reports on CNN indicate that Bin Laden may have been killed, along with some of his family members, while he was inside a large residence near the capital of Pakistan. It is believed that the body is in the hands of U.S. officials, and that DNA has confirmed it is that of Bin Laden.
At about 7 p.m. Los Angeles time, the media began to report that Obama was planning to make an announcement from the East Room of the White House at 7:30 p.m. local time; his address has been delayed, though he is expected to speak shortly. Obama is reportedly making calls to top officials regarding national security and the anticipated declaration of Bin Laden's death.
UPDATE 8:49PM: Obama confirmed that Osama Bin Laden was killed by a U.S. attack, and that the body was taken into possession by U.S. forces. Bin Laden was killed today on a compound in Pakistan, and no Americans were harmed in the attack.
"We must, and we will, remain vigilant at home and abroad," cautions Obama, and gave a reminder that "we are not, and never will be, at war with Islam," pointing out that "Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader, he was a mass murderer of Muslims."
Emphasizing that the U.S. will continue to fight tirelessly against those who attack us and our allies, Obama offered gratitude to the troops who have fought, and in some cases given their lives, to protect the nation. “Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, that we have never forgotten your loss," remarked Obama.
Crowds have gathered outside the White House to sing, cheer, wave flags, and celebrate. Social media has been buzzing with the news, as well as with commentary, national pride, larger political speculation, and a great deal of witticism.
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You're comparing it to the defeat of an entire naton in world war two. Guess what? We're not leaving afghanistan. It's one dude.
We didn't leave Japan either for....wait....we technically have never left.
We can draw a parallel between 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden's Death and the Bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Unconditional Surrender of Japan. All four events bridged an emotional and material cost our nation borne to right what was seen as a wrong dealt unfairly to American shores. Each starting event sparked a mobilization of war towards achieving a goal, and each end point meant a moral end to the effort, despite the fact the actual effort did not end.
And yet those efforts are entirely dissimilar. Osama wasn't even in afghanistan, nor has his killing or capture ever been materially meaningful in that struggle. He was a mass murderer, don't get me wrong. I'm happy he's gone. His killing came ten years too late. He hasn't been relavent for years. It's a score on the scoreboard and is totally meaningless on the field. Comparing this to a major military victory is akin to saying that it's a victory that you crossed the finish line a day after the race ended.
When japan surrendered it meant the military force we were fighting stopped fighting us. Now that Osamas dead tomorrow is just another day.
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As much as i hate to celebrate the death of anyone: I'm glad he's dead. I wish we had been able to capture him, and bring him to trial, but, yeah, I can't seem to bring myself to be too sad about this.
That said, I worry for my friends in Afghanistan. Hopefully, they'll be okay.
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WarOne wrote:
ShumaGorath wrote:
You're comparing it to the defeat of an entire naton in world war two. Guess what? We're not leaving afghanistan. It's one dude.
We didn't leave Japan either for....wait....we technically have never left.
We can draw a parallel between 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden's Death and the Bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Unconditional Surrender of Japan. All four events bridged an emotional and material cost our nation borne to right what was seen as a wrong dealt unfairly to American shores. Each starting event sparked a mobilization of war towards achieving a goal, and each end point meant a moral end to the effort, despite the fact the actual effort did not end.
...Right. Are you gonna drop this silly anology now or keep going?
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