Is Osama Bin Laden dead?

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   prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

   I received this twitter news - News media rumor & speculation is that Osama bin Laden is dead!

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      tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I sure as f**k hope so ! Apparently they have the body

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      DTR0005posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yes - though we haven't seen the long-form death certificate.

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   lrohnerposted 13 years ago

   Turn on the television. Obama's getting ready to speak.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You saw that video too, huh.

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         lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Huh? I was watching Celebrity Apprentice and Trump was about to fire someone when the frickin White House busted in with the news. Damn Obama!

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            Mikeydoesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Obama doing his part to 1 up Trump.

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               lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               

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               Bgduke84posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Read my article on hubpages about that.

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                  Paragliderposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  No

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               proudlibposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               somewhere else, you said that Bin Laden was killed over a week ago.  Someone gave you bad info.  '"With Obama having authorized the operation, Panetta gave the order at midday Sunday for the joint special operations-military team that carried out the assault to raid the compound, the officials said." - MSN.com

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            There is a video on YouTube(and no I am not going to go looking for it ) that shows Obama and Osama bin Laden are the same person. It showed how they look so much alike, including facial structure.
            
            I was only joking with you.

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            

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            Stevennix2001posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            You were pissed by that too?  As was i.  I mean they could've waited for like 15 minutes to let us see the ending of "Celebrity Apprentice", but instead they had to show news coverage of reporters telling us what OBama was about to say rather than just cutting directly to O'Bama the instant he is ready to make his speech.

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   rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

   NYT , CNN announced it! Obama will be on in a few minutes.

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      tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Rebekah !

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         rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Hey Tony! WOW! Can u believe it!!
         
         [my sons are in south cali this weekend.]

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   prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

   Ok I will watch the news!

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   lrohnerposted 13 years ago

   Yeah, but now I don't know whether Star or Nene got the boot! Obama couldn't have just sent out an email like the rest of the free world?

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      tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I thought Napalitano was supposed to tweet us about this !

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         uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         The question now is how much credit Obama will take.  Do you think he will claim to have given the direct command or allow the competence of US special forces to shine?
         
         I thought Bush was concealing Bin Laden's death for years.  He couldn't survive because he was on dialysis, blah, blah, blah.... We know the ritual chats of the crazy left.

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Classy

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            lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I'm pretty sure he just took credit for the whole thing. But of course...

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               quotationsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               As Commander in Chief he is entitled to take credit for the successes of the military, just as he would be responsible for any screw up by his subordinates.

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                  lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

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            BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Deader than a rusted door nail he is, and as they say in New York and Chicago, he sleeps now with the fishes.
            
            The question will be how can this creep have been hiding, possibly for five years, within walking distance of the Pakistani equivalent to West Point.
            
            And yes Obama gets the credit as the Commander and Chief and deserves it for taking the steps and making the right decisions to fulfill his campaign promise and threat to go where ever Obama was found to kill or capture him.
            
            Like Obama or not, credit due where credit is deserved.

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               uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Obama promised to bring Bin Laden to trial that morphed into kill or capture when he finally had to put on the big boy pants and realize he was C-in-C of adults men and women willing to fight, kill and die for this country.
               
               The assets employed to get Bin Laden had been in place for a decade.  Some of the intelligence used to get OBL came from Gitmo detainees.  Obama has been cutting assets and dollars needed in the war since his time in Congress when he consistently opposed every Bush tried.
               
               He deserves credit for not getting in the way.

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                  PrettyPantherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Actually, you have your facts wrong.  Obama said the U.S. would kill bin Laden during a presidential debate, before he was elected president.  He made it a priority and did what he promised.  I know, it's really hard to swallow.  Competence matters.
                  
                  "We will kill bin Laden. We will crush al Qaeda. That has to be our biggest national security priority," Obama said during the presidential debate on October 7.
                  
                  http://articles.cnn.com/2008-11-12/poli … M:POLITICS
                  
                  Contrast that with George W. Bush, from a March 13, 2002, press conference:
                  
                  Q: But don't you believe that the threat that bin Laden posed won't truly be eliminated until he is found either dead or alive?
                  
                  BUSH: Well, as I say, we haven't heard much from him. And I wouldn't necessarily say he's at the center of any command structure. And, again, I don't know where he is. I -- I'll repeat what I said. I truly am not that concerned about him.
                  
                  Bush had different priorities, only 6 months after 9/11.  You can try to convince people that the altered reality that exists in your brain is real, but too many people remember. We know the difference between a man and a boy, and Obama is not a boy.
                  
                  Your disrespect, at this moment in time, is appalling.

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         Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         She just announced we're at threat level mauve.

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            tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Ron that was funny !!!!

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   tony0724posted 13 years ago

   Now let's get the f**k out of Afghanistan !

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      proudlibposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Amen

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   Peter Owenposted 13 years ago

   Obama is about to speak right now

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   Lemont Bigsbyposted 13 years ago

   Yeah theres a photo floating around the internet. I wont post links to it but the photo seems like him.

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   laneandersposted 13 years ago

   Obama will announce that Osama is dead.  10 years later he finally got what he deserved.  Infidel.

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    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    The newspaper headlines will be huge tomorrow.

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    Peter Owenposted 13 years ago

    Something I never understand. They got him a week ago, waited for DNA testing to confirm and will now announce. What did they match the DNA against? Dont they need some specimen taken from Bin Laden at some point in the past?

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Peter, that wouldn't be difficult considering he is related to someone in Saudi Arabia.

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          secularist10posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Or more precisely, related to about 5,000 someones in Saudi Arabia, lol.

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Well, yeah, there is that. But, one would do.

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       laneandersposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       They got it from some of his relatives.

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       BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       They got him Saturday night - Washington time and announced it Sunday night. They did NOT claim DNA  until Monday morning.  On site they used facial scan analysis and finger print.
       
       DNA was easy as they had samples of the family DNA given by the family years ago.

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    secularist10posted 13 years ago

    And all this time I thought Barack HUSSEIN Obama was a secret Marxist Muslim agent trying to kill grandma and undermine the American way. Silly me!
    
    Did I mention his middle name was HUSSEIN?

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    Mikeydoesposted 13 years ago

    We got Osama Bin Laden a week ago. We almost got Qaddafi last night.. Man that would have been a KILLER week.

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Lady Gaga would have been the trifecta

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          DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Love it!

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          tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Come on Ron ! No one can wear a meatsuit like her.

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    quotationsposted 13 years ago

    All the major news outlets are reporting that Bin Laden is dead. On FoxNEws.com the conservatives are doing mental acrobatics to not have to give President Obama any credit. It's hilarious.
    
    I am anxiously awaiting the President's address. If the news reports are wrong, and the President's announcement is about something completely different there will be a lot of embarrassed reporters in a few minutes.

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Donald Trump will find a way to take credit for this...

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Absolutely.
          He's had his crack(head) team -- the same ones who turned Hawaii upside down -- on this for weeks now.
          Can't you just hear Trump roaring to bin Laden: You're SOOOOOO Fired!

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             quotationsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Maybe instead of sending his operatives to find a birth certificate (Pro Tip - check with the hall of records) Trump should have sent his operatives to find Bin Laden. I can see Trump kicking himself now.

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          Hugh Williamsonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          The Donald demands to see Bin Laden's death certificate.

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       BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       O'Reilly will give Obama credit but Hannity, forget it, he's probably in denial.
       
       Obama gets the credit, like him or not, it's his watch and he would have caught the crap if they had failed so he gets the cred for the success. Fair is fair. The real question is. How could this creep have been living, for as long as 5 years within walking distance from the Pakistani equivalent of West Point.
       
       And what genius to have buried Usama at sea. No martyr shrine for this creep. Sleep with the fishes Usama.

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    I, for one, will not believe it until the WH posts the official death certificate!

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    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    ha, I wonder who will be the first Republican asking for a long form birth certificate.

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    Mikeydoesposted 13 years ago

    We sent our boys in there to kill him! There was a gun fight. We prevailed with no casualties!

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       BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yay Navy Seals

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          uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          The United States Navy, a Global Force for Good.
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvlkdyTstlI&NR=1

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    secularist10posted 13 years ago

    Obama just won the election, folks.

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       lrohnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       No kidding. Timing certainly is everything, isn't it.

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       sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah he did

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          logic,commonsenseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thats what they said about the first bush after he kick saddam out of Kuwait.
          It's a long time to election time.
          Still, it's a great day for civilized peoples!

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    tony0724posted 13 years ago

    Can we just all be Americans for one night ? This should be a moment of celebration ! Drop the party crap for a few.

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       PrettyPantherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Completely agree.  This has been a long time coming; let's just take a moment as Americans, whatever that moment means to you.

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          uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Waiting for the Obamabots to gloat, oops waiting is over.  It has already started.  How is Bin Laden alive any way weren't we told he had died of renal failure and Bush was just using Bin Laden to expand the war?
          
          You heard they found him in Dick Chaney's basement.

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       uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       It is a time for caution.  Bin Laden was far less relevant than anyone thinks.  He was less relevant to the events of 9/11 than people think.  The operation capability of Al Qaeda will barely be effected.
       
       Besides, didn't the crap start up on Sept. 13th right after the whole singing on the capital steps?

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       True dat!!
       
       Everybody sing...
       
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADwRrQxH … re=related

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          tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          OMG ! That was classic ! I did not even know that existed. Good call.

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       proudlibposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wish I had read this before I posted a sarcastic remark on another forum.  You are right.  Let's try to be one nation.

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    skye2dayposted 13 years ago

    The President took all the credit. Go Figure. I Hope this gives much needed closure for the many families that have suffered and lost a love. God Bless them. Pray for our nation!
    Peace and love. In GOD we trust.

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       Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       The president most certainly did NOT take all the credit. Read the transcript.
       But, as commander-in-chief, he did give the order.
       So I guess it would be accurate to give him some credit.
       
       And yes, he also didn't leave God out of his remarks.
       "God bless you. And God bless the United States of America."
       God was guiding our soldiers. But they are the ones who deserve the credit for this, don't you agree?

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          kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          MOM, the P threads???????
          
          keep it rough, fast and smart like I know you can
          
          

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          BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Obama also said - one nation UNDER GOD.

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    PrettyPantherposted 13 years ago

    Excerpt from President Obama's remarks, giving credit where credit is due: 

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    Stevennix2001posted 13 years ago

    I know I said this same exact statement on another thread regarding this same topic, but I'll post it again here:
    
    
    Although I think for the short term this is a great victory, as it can finally put the minds of those effected by 9/11 to rest knowing that the man responsible has been brought to some form of justice.  However, I think the bigger question that I have, and I think everyone else should be asking as well, what does this mean long term wise?  does this mean that the war on terror is over?  If so, are we going to start pulling troops out of Afghanistan and Pakistan now?  I know we can't for Iraq for obvious reasons, but what about the other two places I just mentioned?  What's going to happen now?  Now, those are the questions I really want to know, as I think the events that the O'Bama administrations makes after this bit of news will have even bigger impact on this country.

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    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    Power politics and dynamics is not going to end with the death of Bin Laden. It will just shift, we are facing huge probs in different magnitudes today!

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    skye2dayposted 13 years ago

    You are correct. Yes the President did give credit to a job very well done. I suppose because he was so firm on I did this, I did that, I did give orders, I I I it got to me a little bit. As if I am perfect or judge, I am not!! GOD is in charge and Praise Him for the orders and the men that did get binladen.  Pray for our Nation and our leaders, Amen! I do pray for the President that He is led by divine light. I am very grateful He acknowledged the Lord God!! Blessings to you.

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       Singing from the Taliban hymnal.

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Render to God that which is God's.
          Render to Obama that which is rightly his.

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             Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Allah be praised

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                BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Alhamdullilah

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    Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

    I didn't read all the posts so if someone already said this,forgive me; but why did they already "bury" him at sea?
    I would have thought that the government would keep his remains intact in a morgue to keep as proof.

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       prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I don't know much about Islamic tradition but I presume seeing a dead "body" will evoke so much emotion.

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       I am DB Cooperposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       For one, they didn't want to provoke people who might become enemies of the United States. Two, they didn't want there to be a specific spot where people would know where to find his body, as there would be a possibility of his supporters enshrining him like people did at the spot where Saddam Hussein is buried. Three, no country would have accepted the body, and bringing it back to the United States would have been seen as disrespectful to many of his victims and their families.

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       BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       The attack was broadcast live on c-span no need for land burial and they have his dna match BEFORE they buried him.
       
       But the real reason, said to be, no nation would take the body.

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          uncorrectedvisionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I bet Iran would have loved to make a shrine to the greatest single murderer of infidels since the 15th century.

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    PrettyPantherposted 13 years ago

    I just want to say one thing.  Most people don't realize what our intelligence people go through, year after year, to help defend us from threats we have no clue about.  They do it without public recognition, often away from their families for months, even years, in places and situations that are incredibly dangerous.
    
    This is a great victory for them.

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       rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       They are extraordinarily skilled and trained. A huge victory for the entire team involved.
       I read this article earlier. http://nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/t … n-20110502
       
       While the government was about to shut down, Obama was behind closed doors in high security meetings with the biggest, most dangerous manhunt about to come to a close. He obviously had many important issues on his plate.

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          PrettyPantherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you for sharing the article.  Many important issues, and at least one ridiculous one.  Imagine how he must have felt having to address the birth certificate issue while all this was going on.  No wonder he could barely contain his amusement.

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             BaliMermaidposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             look at his (Obama's ) smile at the White House press corps dinner when a joke was told about Usama living in the Hindu Kush. He did not give away a thing.

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    Cable TVposted 13 years ago

    Well, I am glad to see the American people come together in happiness and pride for this country. Obama didn't start this messy war in the middle east, but he will hopefully finish it and this is a good sign. Nonetheless, i hope the women and children directly involved with that mad man (Bin Laden that is) will find freedom and relief now that he is gone.

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