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Subscribe to RSSPresident Obama announced that Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, has been killed in a U.S.-led operation in Pakistan.
To the families of those who lost loved ones on 9/11, Obama said, "Justice has been done."
President Obama said the United States received a tip in August of last year that bin Laden was hiding out in a compound in Pakistan. The U.S. began working that tip, and last week President Obama said he determined there was enough intelligence to "bring him to justice."
"At my direction," Obama said, U.S. special operations forces launched an attack on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, a town about 70 miles north of Islamabad. After a firefight, the U.S. "took custody of his body." NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports that bin Laden was shot at least once in the head.
Former President George W. Bush released the following statement:
"Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda 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."
President Obama said he told CIA Director Leon Panetta when he first became president that killing bin Laden was to be the U.S.'s top priority in the fight against al Qaeda.
The president called the killing of bin Laden the "most significant acheivement" in the fight against al Qaeda, but stressed that it is not the end of that fight.
He also stressed, however, "We must also reaffirm, we are not and never will be at war with Islam. ... His demise should be welcomed by all who welcome peace and human dignity."
The president also noted that cooperation with Pakistan helped lead to bin Laden.
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I voted for our President. I support our President. He has kept his promise to the American public. He deserves our respect. And I thank all our military men and women at home and abroad for the freedom I enjoy daily to post a message such as this. GOD BLESS AMERICA. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. AND GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT!!!
How many ACTUALLY believe that Osama bin Laden was truly buried at sea ???
If so.... Barack Obama also has some swamp land to sell you, as well....
I believe. Because it is the smart thing to do. Give President Obama some credit for this one. We have searched 10 years for this guy. We found him, Obama ordered him taken out.
Anybody that doesn't give him credit is nuts. He is the Commander in Chief when Bin Laden is killed and that's a good thing. He's also the Commander in Chief when Bin Laden had a compound built in Pakistan right outside the Capital. That compound is 3 times bigger than any other building in the area. It was surrounded by 3 story wall. It's not like they pulled him out of a spider hole. As Desi Arnez used to say. "Lucy, you got some splainen to do." Pakistan does not appear to be our friend, and we give them a lot, I repeat, a lot of aid.
How many ACTUALLY believe that Osama bin Laden was truly buried at sea ???
LOL!!! The crazies are checking in. I'm sure we have plenty of photos and DNA evidence that will be made public soon. But for some of the conspiracy theorist among the right wing lunatics --- no proof is enough.
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Are you actually calling our navy seals LIARS boss?????? nothing will ever be good enough for people like you who call themselves americans. Your comments should & will be forgotten quicker than u can type.
If Seals are ordered to lie, they will LIE.
I couldn't help but notice that there has been no comment from Bob+numbers, nojo,noho, nj and a lot of other daily Obama haters posting today. Why, the cat have your tongue?
Sue, they're probably in the same place you were when the Democrats got their butts whipped in November. This isn't about politics. This is a great day for the United States and our Military and intelligence forces. But their are still some serious issues to be dealt with, and a lot of them are in Pakistan. KSM was captured in Pakistan and Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan, yet our forces are in Iraq and Afghanistan. Time to start re-thinking that strategy, don't you think?
This isn't about politics
Only because the current president is a Democrat. Had this been Bush, dittoheads like you would be celebrating and telling us what a great "leader" Bush is. The bottom line is President Obama did what Bush talked about.
charlie: Obama's sucess was on the back of Bush era policy, intelligence and diligence; glory hounds pound their chests at the winning touchdown while the linemen slowly get up after successfully making a key block. I say good job to our troops, the"wicked witch is dead".
Great Job by our last 2 Presidents to pursue and ultimately bring down a majoe factor in the war on terrorism. Great decision by the President, a gutsy but critical one. I am not so much concerned about the #2 man since I am sure he's running and we can catch him. I for one want Al Awalaki, the US born radical. I also would like to see the domestic approach to our muslim community improve. They like other ethiticity belong here and deserve freedom as we have enjoyed
They couldn't bring Bin Laden down, too many of the top 5% were making to much money with contracts and subcontracts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama has accomplished in two years what Bush-Cheney could not accomplish in seven years.
WGN--The information that finally was Usama's demise was gathered five years ago at a place Obama wanted to close down and with tactics Obama ordered to never use again. So Obama gets all the credit? Why do not you read the whole story?
Come on will! Admit it: You don't know what information was involved, or when it was gathered. You are assuming, and everyone knows the old saying about assuming.
Don't give me your right-wing nonsense. Unless you've got one hell of a security clearance, and a need to know at CIA or the White House.....
You don't know jack-sh!t.
Even Lush Rimbaugh praised the President for this operation. If Lard-a$$ can bring himself to do that, surely you can.......
He's only assuming that what he heard on FAUX NEWS was somehow true.
Liberty is relative, just as critical thought should be. Osama bin Laden is a CIA strawman, a name that could be attached to Press releases as US/client lawlessness led to Islamic retaliation towards US domination. The (alleged) murder of Osama bin Laden ("brought to justice" in propaganda terms) is consistant with US policy makers agenda to stimulate further muslim retaliation and lend consent to increased US aggression. Al-Qaida (bin Laden) was accused within a week of the attacks of 9/11/01 by the Bush administration, with no corroboration and allegedly no foreknowledge, realistically this was either coincidence or part of a covert agenda, serving and assisted by, US agencies. The Bush administration, until pressured, ignored families of the victims for any investigation, fearing the flimsy pretence of "unprovoked terrorism" would shatter.
In this context the candidature of Barack Obama also served as a distraction and a public relations "antidote" placed by self-conscious state managers to recondition an alienated, deeply manipulated and justly angry US public; taking into account the fate of New Orleans.
A nation maintaining a murderous and autonomous organisation - the CIA and its ilk , cannot realistically, be described as a democracy, irrespective of President Obama's "wealth and power" reference in his announcement to the nation. I believe the strength for independent thought was one of the targets for the real planners of 9/11, people need to question where an endorsement of a real power-structure will led them.
Hey Trump; Now this is something to be proud about!
Ron-374386...Amen! You are correct when you say this was a drawn out action by the intelligence community and the military. It is sad and pathetic to read these posts with such venomous hatred for conservative/liberal and Democrat/Republican. Neither President Obama nor President Bush would be so sophomoric. If you've paid attention to what they've said, they complemented each other for the work and service they've given to this great country. What a blessing to live in a country where we had a free election and a change of power, that was violence free, and obviously very constructive where the administrations were able to work together to keep our nation safe. That is what needs to be celebrated. Also, I have a feeling G.W.B. probably told B.H.O. to make sure there is no "mission accomplished" banner, because we all know that freedom and liberty are always ongoing missions.
"Also, I have a feeling G.W.B. probably told B.H.O. to make sure there is no "mission accomplished" banner,"
I have a hunch Bush didn't need to tell him. He's smart enough not to make that mistake.
Charlie--You are right. Obama is smart enough not to take full credit for a mission he did not start.
True to an extent. Smart enough to have learned from previous mistakes, but rarely do politicians think before they leap when it comes to opportunities to make themselves look good. We all stand by the guy as long as it is fashionable or makes sense at the time. Hind sight is 20-20. Personally I believe that G.W. and B.H. have been very good C in Cs. They've made the best decisions that they could with the information they were given. If you're not willing to accept that based on the way the person votes, then be sure to have the locks on your closed mind lubricated incase you ever need to open it up in the future.
Charlie--You are right. Obama is smart enough not to take full credit for a mission he did not start.
Yep -- he didn't start it -- but unlike Bush, he didn't just talk about it, he finished it.
For all the haters, President Obama does deserve credit. If it wasn`t 4 our President making catching bin laden a priority this wouldn`t have happen. It was President Obama who added more troops (unlike bush) which drove laden 2 come out of his hiding place. Lets not 4get bush had laden in sight yet would not give the go ahead to capture. Also how quickly we 4get America. Does anyone remember how bush in his last year as Commander & Cheif was giving a press conference & when asked about bin laden he said I don`t care about bin laden. Yes President along with the troops deserve our Thanks!
Didn't obama oppose gitmo and want is shut down??? Case closed!
Yes he did! but, after becoming President is smart enough to go along with the majority of the people and not just his ideals and agenda.
I think this speaks volumes for the case in support of water boarding. With out the name of the courier this day may never have come. Who know how many more people would have died do to this clown.... Thank you President Bush!
W was a good military chief and Obama is a good closer. Now wrap it up and finish the game.
Osama bin Laden is a CIA strawman, a name that could be attached to Press releases as US/client lawlessness led to Islamic retaliation towards US domination. The (alleged) murder of Osama bin Laden ("brought to justice" in propaganda terms) is consistant with US policy makers agenda to stimulate further muslim retaliation and lend consent to increased US aggression. Al-Qaida (bin Laden) was accused within a week of the attacks of 9/11/01 by the Bush administration, with no corroboration and allegedly no fore-knowledge; realistically this was either coincidence or part of a covert agenda, serving and assisted by, US agencies. The Bush administration, until pressured, ignored families of the victims calling for any investigation, fearing the flimsy pretence of "unprovoked terrorism" would shatter.
In this context, the candidature of Barack Obama also served as a distraction and public relations "antidote" - placed by self-conscious state managers to reconcile an alienated, deeply manipulated and justly angry US public, taking into consideration the fate of New Orleans.
A nation maintaining a murderous and autonomous organisation - the CIA and it's ilk, cannot realistically be described as a democracy, irrespective of Obama's "wealth and power" reference during his address to the nation. I believe the strength of independent thought was the target of the real planners of 9/11, and an inconsiderate endorsement of the US real power-structure - the only true threat.
bin laden's death and the current transformation in the mid east will certainly strengthen GW Bush's legacy. It was his declaration that "those that did this will hear from all us" set the path. I can't stand obama and what he represents but my hat is off to him for green lighting this mission. Congrats to our military, bush, and obama!
Seems to me......
Republicans and tea-baggers have been harping about "You can't blame Bush for what's happening now."
Well, Republi-baggers - by the same token "It's ridiculous for you to try to give credit to Bush for this success, which is clearly Barack Obama's accomplishment.
I personally think it's just fine to remind everyone when, and by whom, the mistakes were made that led to the economic mess the country faces. The policies of the federal government from 2001 to 2008 were abominable! The policies of the past two years are sucessfully solving the problems left over from the Bush era. Facts are facts! If you doubt it, check your 401.k to see what it's improved in two years.
If you disagree with lookiing back to identify the causes of the country's problems, then you have no credibility in trying to give credit for this mission to people who have been out of office for over two years.
Strange view
The CIA and Military personnel who did the REAL work in this 10 year operation never thought of the DNC or GOP or never left office....... they did it for America and Americans.
Tom Strange-
We definitely should look back to identify the causes of the country's problems. If you're discussing the financial meltdown and recession. It was not the Bush era where we need to look. The problem began with the Clinton administration where policies reguarding oversight of federally controlled banking institutions and trading institutions were eased or lifted allowing for the short term release of money into the market. This was done to pull the U.S. out of the last recession at the end of the George H.W. Bush administration. Unfortunately, the regulations were never put back in place, and some less scrupulous individuals took advantage and put the mortgage and banking system into a perilous house of cards that finally came undone at the end of the George W. Bush administration. The Bush tax cuts, AKA xterra, were not the sole cause of the problems the country is facing. The end of the Bush administration and these first years of the Obama administration have actually worked to fix the problems and get the economy back in the black.
Tom--Your last name fits you logic--Strange.
Sure mrk.....
Two wars (not even carried in the official federal budget) and tax cuts for rich folks who don't need them (financed by borrowing - mostly to from China to pay for them)
Neither of those things are direct contributors to the country's financial mess.
If you had looked, you would know that bush started with a budget surplus, and ended with trillions in debt.
Deny it all you want! Any person with an IQ bigger than their hat size knows you're wrong.
So Tom the only one to blame is Bush? The two wars still are not in the budget, and the tax cuts Bush put into place were across the board, not only for the wealthy and in fact, if you had looked, increased the tax burden the top 10% wage earners in the U.S. from 40% to 45% of the tax revenues from individual income taxes.
The last two years, we've sunk deeper into debt by borrowing as well with this year being an all-time record. It's still business as usual. If we can get out of Iraq as Obama has promised, continue to implement spending cuts that Bush started, and Obama has agreed to continue. Then we can discuss increasing taxes. Although, using Bin Laden's death as political capital could allow for a very small tax increase across the board, but continuing to Robin Hood the country by taxing the rich and giving to the poor is only to aggrevate an already touchy class struggle in the U.S.
What is it w/ the F.....people
The point is we killed the bastard
Be satisfy and get on with it
Stop the NEGATIVE vibes
amen, One Nation
Proof ......that Gitmo and water-boarding worked . Credit goes to everyone involved since the hunt began in 2001. Way to go CIA,Military and Obama. Great day to be an American
agree, lets stay out of the military's way and let them do their job.
What information derived from waterboarding KSM seven years ago resulted in our locating Usama and his compound in August of 2010?
The name of the courier OBL used for one........he was KSM's protege. Gitmo has done its job well.
That only makes sense if you believe the cover-story that we didn't always know where Osama was at all times since the CIA hired him. The courier didn't provide conclusive evidence of Osama being there, just circumstantial suspicion.
was he burried at sea ... or just shoved out of the chopper after pictures and DNA were taken... mission accomplished... thank you Mr President and our heroic members of the CIA and Seal Teams ... well done
Nice Shot!!!
DaveyJones can have em
did they read him his rights first?
Obama taking credit for this is like a vegetarian taking credit for a fine tasting steak. He knows nothing about the military and only serves to get rid of it.
Well aren't you are a piece of work, (NOT) try to enjoy the moment even tho its killing u & your cohorts to be proud of our prez. & country. Swallow your pride & take the ride. God Bless our troops,Our President, Each Other & the United States of America.
"use your brains" really, you call yourself that?
Maybe you should try it sometime.
"....only serves to get rid of it."
Your hero George W. Bush knows so much more about the military - like how to go AWOL and high-tail it to New Orleans instead of serving his enlistment with honor and class.
How many are waiting in line, to take his place, getting him does nothing, what a crock of Sh-t.
Good job MR. President...... You got my vote in 2012
Libs, Libs Libs.....
Why are some of the libs here trying to make it a political issue? Is Obama doing such a bad job at being president he needs the death of Bin Laden to try and help him?
We should be very proud of our military servicemen and women for everything they have done and continue to do! This shouldn't be so political.
I would like to thank President Obama for continuing the pressure and attacks against the taliban and Islamic extremist. This is truly a great crush to the Taliban but certainly doesn't end anything.
I would also like to thank President Obama for not doing what he campaigned on, in regards to closing Club Gitmo!
"Libs, Libs Libs.....
Why are some of the libs here trying to make it a political issue?"
Give me a break dittohead. Clowns like you have been making this a political issue before the second tower was hit. Had this operation failed, the right wing noise machine would be screeching. President Obama did what dottoheads only talk about.
Charlie....
lol.... Talk about not making it political huh? :)
Clowns like me?! What? Obviously you didn't read my post huh? Yeah that is a dittohead comment huh? Charlie you are one of the libs I was referencing, based on your response! :)
Charlie.... Get a grip and a clue! :)
Charlie....
lol.... Talk about not making it political huh? :)
Hey dottohead -- I read what you said and -- I am making it political. Had this mission failed -- YOU, Limbaugh the junkie, Beck, Palin, Bachmann, Trump, Huckabee --- the entire right wing noise machine would be making it political and screeching about it. Like a typical dittohead -- you get all wound up and hypocritical when your tactics are used against you. Don't give us this " Libs, Libs Libs" garbage, say a few nice things about the President and then pretend your NOT a dittohead. Now --- pull a Palin and go act like some poor victim.
Death, the truely final frontier. he ain't comin back.
The Bin Laden body was buried fast, so that there would be conspiracy theories, up until the 2012 election, this way this will be in the news for ever! much like the Birth Certificate, the BC was buried at sea also! They found the real one in the compound!