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Obama: Al-Qaeda head bin Laden dead
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Published: 02.05.11, 12:01
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61. Obumma's re-election campaign
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (05.02.11)
Maybe Osama bin Laden is dead, maybe not. But anyway, there have been hundreds (or virtually thousands) of new leaders in their holy war against the "infidels" (i.e., us). That is, the impact on the global war against terrorism is exactly zero.
62. #48 Yes, we know this
Gracey ,   Israel   (05.02.11)
There's always another asshole ready to step into the shoes of martyrdom - we won't stamp it out - but those eager to make a name for themselves, will, at sometime, end up on a cold slab in a mortuary – as they've just learned.
63. AN TRIUMPHANT AMATEURISH JERK -
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (05.02.11)
The news bin Laden was killed in an army town in Pakistan will raise more pointed questions of how he managed to evade capture and whether Pakistan's military and intelligence leadership knew of his whereabouts and sheltered him. Critics have long accused elements of Pakistan's security establishment of protecting bin Laden, though Islamabad has always denied this. - HAS UNCOVERED A RAT IN THE ABOVE - ? - THUS - Obama said he ordered the operation after receiving undisclosed intelligence information. Orao.Srbia.
64. We aren't at war with islam?
David ,   Rockingham, Western   (05.02.11)
Then who is the enemy? I pray the next President of the US can call the truth. No wonder this war is complicated. The west did not declare war on Islam, however Islam have declared war on the US / Israel and all other westerners. Whether we like it or not we (Judeo-Christian countries) are at war with Islam.
65. I want proof of his death......
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (05.02.11)
If Obama wants to be believed this time (birth certificate, etc.) - then I want proof that bin Laden is dead. Islamic tradition of burial or whatever, I want proof and this should be the world's outcry. Just like with Saddam Hussein (even though he was alive - we got to see him hang). It is not that I am bloodthirsty - on the contrary, for the world to feel justice was done - we need to see the proof : the body, ID, DNA, etc. and several unbiased witnesses (that have not been bribed).
66. What a Timing - on Yom HaShoah!!!!!
VK ,   Jerusalem   (05.02.11)
67. How Convenient
Devorah   (05.02.11)
He was buried at sea. All traces of evidence gone.
68. Mazal tov! it took 10 years but finally they did it
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69. #65: too late !
Youssef ,   Beirut   (05.02.11)
It was just announced that OBL was "burried at sea". Meaning the body has disappeared... So all what is left for you is to believe the official story. Again.
70. Justice is Served
Yakov ,   elsewhere   (05.02.11)
So that he may never do harm to another human being again. The world is a safer place without him.
71. A tragedy for Al Qaeda and the Islamists
American Sabrah   (05.02.11)
calls for a celebration to those of us who suffered under their oppression and terrorism. I do think it would have been better of OBL were to be captured alive,court marshalled, and executed in public.Those who lost loved ones on 9/11 should be allowed to witness his execution.Murderous turban wearing scumbags should be humiliated as they are being led to their execution. A bullet in the head is too good for them.They ought to feel the pain they've inflicted on their victims before their die. But my hats off to the USA!!
72. Moronic???
charles ,   USA   (05.02.11)
America is the biggest supporter and ally of Israel. Guess you are right, we are morons
73. One lousy picture in full flesh tone
Josh   (05.02.11)
The picture is so bad and the flesh tone does not have blue-gray tints. It looks like blood courses through the fellow pictured. Somethings always seem to spur conspiracies. I want to see the long-form. I don't trust politicians and government spy agencies. Not sold yet that this is legitimate.
74. # 8, 21, 28, & 29 My sentiments Precisely!
Israeli 2   (05.02.11)
75. Two hopes
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (05.02.11)
Killing people is easy, Obama proves it every day in Afghanistan and Libya. The question is whether the American will become wiser. Will Obama take the occasion to stop the American occupation of Afghanistan and stop butchering Afghan children? I hope I am wrong, but I suspect he has become addicted to their blood. Will Obama understand that Bin Laden was a terrorist but also a freedom fighter against the oppression of the Arab masses by the Saudi apartheid regime? I hope I am wrong, but I suspect Obama will fail to take responsibility and keep blaming the Jews.
76. Salma Is Pro Bin Laden...Don't be Fooled!
M. Duvduvani ,   Yokneam, Israel   (05.02.11)
Salma is just like the Pakistanis who tell you how you've done a great thing killing Bin Laden, while in actuality, politically and ideologically really are aligned with the Islamists/Jihadists. The fact that Bin Laden was living in a huge guarded compound in the capital city of Pakistan shows the double game the Jihadists/Islamists play.
77. Well of course the Pakistanis knew who lived there
AVI ,   Israel   (05.02.11)
Who did they think lived there, Britney Spears ?
78. #73
Devorah   (05.02.11)
The photo is an autopsy photo. The markings are stress points. The problem is that the picture was taken in December, 2001.
79. ISI must have known of UBL presence near Islamabad.
Stephen in New York   (05.02.11)
ISI plays a double game. As does the Pakistan government in general.
80. Osama bin Laden is alive and well
wisdom   (05.02.11)
living with Elvis Presley on the movie set where NASA filmed the fake Moon landings. At night time they go out and make crop circles together. Both of them are actually aliens from the planet Xirbutui which is going to crash into earth in the year 2012 .
81. I agree with Sceptic #8
Obama is Osama ,   Israel   (05.02.11)
I sincerely think Obama is Osama. The story sounds so fishy. His body was dumped in the sea??? Come on. What Islamic law says this and where did Obama come from. He is the Manchurin candidate.
82. Where is the proof? Where is the body? Why the haste to rid
Al   (05.02.11)
the body? This would never fly in a court of law. I am asking a simple question...Why was the supposed body gotten rid of in such a hurry? Nothing with Obama is above board. I wouldnt trust him as far as I could throw him. This whole episode stinks. Saddam Husein was tried and executed. Bush did it right..Obama is a faker, a liar and never to be trusted.
83. First Obama presents a forged birth certificate that
Rivkah   (05.02.11)
experts say is a forgery. Now he pulls the Osama corpse out of a freezer and says he just died. Barack Obama the liar. The forged birth certificate does not even have the correct birthday for his supposed father (off by a month and two years) and says his parents were married when Barack Obama, Sr.'s legal wife was in Kenya and he refused to divorce her to marry Ann Dunham. The bastard in the White House must be impeached and thrown out.
84. Buried at sea?
Talula ,   Israel   (05.02.11)
That means sushi is off the menu for the next 1,000 years - EWWWW!
85. THE DEBT IS SETTLED!
Pleased Cameron ,   The pleased country   (05.02.11)
I hear ya, #1! Cannot think of a better note to start the week on!!! The matter was wrapped up in the perfect, correct manner......chased that squealing runt down, and put him on the business end of an American knife. OUTSTANDING!!!! Slipped what was left into a trash bag, and dumped it into the sea for the creatures of the sea to gnaw on. Extra bonus of Americans stretching one of his sons out as well. Sorely tempted to hand out candy from a platter on the streetcorner tomorrow. A DAY OF DUTY & HONOR!
86. The U.S & the Brits were clever
Philippe Delaporte ,   Marseilles France   (05.02.11)
They put the Queen Elizabeth to invite Bin Laden to Willy and Kate wedding , by the time Bin Laden was putting his tie to take the plane to the UK , the US and the Brits sent him a bottle of champagne to his rear end , just that it wasn't champagne , it was a rocket. Bin Laden where he is now is celebrating with his 72 virgins the wedding of William & Kate.
87. Well Done !
Adam Neira ,   Melb, Australia   (05.02.11)
Well done to the CIA, the US Special Forces personnel and their allies who carried out this operation. The true story will never be revealed in full, and those involved will have their identities protected for the rest of their lives. Justice always catches up with people. We all reap what we sow eventually. Many of the young people celebrating in Times Square and outside the White House right now would have been aged eight to eleven years old when September 11 happened. Their reaction is a statement that they, like all of us, do not want to live in a constant state of fear. There will be an upswing in hatred towards certain groups in the coming days, but some people will hate you no matter what you do. President Obama spoke well as usual. There was not a hint of adolescent triumphalism in his speech. I agree with what he said. G-d bless the USA and Western Civilization !
88. Osama is out of business...and Obama ?
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (05.02.11)
He will tragically use the success of the American special commandos for his reelection campain...too bad...
89. It is now time for the same action for the al-Qaeda that
Annie   (05.02.11)
threaten Israel: Hamas.
90. Killed without a trial, UBL becomes a legend
Yossef   (05.02.11)
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