Ageless Immortal Giant 2 Posted December 6, 2009 Osama bin Laden was the Emmanuel Goldstein of this decade. Whether he is actually alive or not is of no real consequence anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted October 27, 2010 Another stark warning that will doubtless shake up the French. Always assuming there's anyone in that country with the technology to play a C60 cassette. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted April 26, 2011 Abdul Ghani, a man with Osama's mobile number - maybe - is no more. Of course, whether this is genuine news, or just a spin to counteract that massive prison breakout yesterday, is open to debate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,435 Posted May 2, 2011 He's apparently dead, according to CNN and possibly Obama in a upcoming speech here. BBC reporting it on BBCnews24 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted May 2, 2011 He's apparently dead, according to CNN and possibly Obama in a upcoming speech here. It's a truly historic day..wonder what Al Quaadass reactiojn will be-rumours they have a nuclear bomb ready to go off at th is news -we're about to find out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 2, 2011 He's apparently dead, according to CNN and possibly Obama in a upcoming speech here. It's a truly historic day..wonder what Al Quaadass reactiojn will be-rumours they have a nuclear bomb ready to go off at th is news -we're about to find out! Yes, it is being reported in Australia now, too: BIN LADEN DEAD? Updated 14 minutes ago Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 1998 There are media reports that the United States has the body of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. President Barack Obama is schedule to issue a statement at a press conference shortly. Al Jazeera is reporting that Afghan officials have confirmed bin Laden is dead and that US authorities have his body. Other news agencies are reporting that he was killed by a US strike in Afghanistan. Bin Laden is the world's most wanted terrorist and was believed to be responsible for the September 11 terrorist attacks on the US. More soon. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/02/3205331.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted May 2, 2011 Until I get legit confirmation of this, I'm not crossing him off of my signature, yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted May 2, 2011 Why was he not on the DL ? That would of been a great hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted May 2, 2011 Until I get legit confirmation of this, I'm not crossing him off of my signature, yet. Confirmed by Barak Obama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted May 2, 2011 He was killed in Pakistan,not Afghanistan. I think most people knew he was there as a matetr of interest was he ever on the list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted May 2, 2011 Just finished listening to the President's speech. He gave credit to the US Military and also to the counter-terrorists in Pakistan. Apparently, a plan began to come together in August when intelligence reports confirmed Osama's location in Pakistan. Tomorrow Donald Trump will demand to see the death certificate. Sarah Palin will demand to see the body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted May 2, 2011 as a matetr of interest was he ever on the list? He was, in 2002. He was described as 'Arsenal Supporter'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 1 Posted May 2, 2011 According to the president’s official statement, Osama bin Laden was shot and killed during an “targeted assault” by a small team of US operatives on his compound in Abbottabad, a Pakistani city known for being a major tourism hub. US officials believe bin Laden’s adult son and two others were also killed in the assault; no Americans were harmed. The operation was approved last week after several months of intelligence gathering showed a tip received last November was credible. The whereabouts of bin Laden’s number two, Ayman al-Zawahiri, remain unknown at this time. Statement from GW Bush http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/...l#ixzz1LACy9Drj Statement from Bill Clinton http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politi...l#ixzz1LAE90l1G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 2, 2011 So it is confirmed one bunch of war-mongering thugs have killed someone from the other bunch of war-mongering thugs. No doubt now there will be a spate of suicide bombings in reply and so it goes on and on and on. As a few people have already noted, the US has just succeeded in creating a new martyr figure for Islamic extremists to rally around. Congratulations, morons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted May 2, 2011 Well, well! Well done USA. Was very long winded job to finally get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 2, 2011 Very mixed reaction to the news here, as you would expect: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05...31.htm#comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted May 2, 2011 Very mixed reaction to the news here, as you would expect: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05...31.htm#comments Article with a photo of dead Osama, I was going to post it but a weak stomach prevented me from doing so. Also the article says that they also killed one of his sons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted May 2, 2011 Are we sure he didn't just top himself as he, like Blair, wasn't invited to his family friends' big do last Friday? In fact it is a shame they didn't pull it off on Friday, that would have dispersed the media circus and given a bit more viewing choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted May 2, 2011 Eight years to the day that George Bush did his "Mission Accomplished" speech in Iraq, fact fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted May 2, 2011 News reports making it obvious that he was living just down the road from Pakistan's equivalent of Sandhurst or West Point. NOT what the well-informed commentators thought and laugh out loud funny in a hugely ironic way. He's been buried at sea, apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted May 2, 2011 News reports making it obvious that he was living just down the road from Pakistan's equivalent of Sandhurst or West Point. NOT what the well-informed commentators thought and laugh out loud funny in a hugely ironic way. He's been buried at sea, apparently. As should the Pakistan Defence minister... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted May 2, 2011 I wonder if Osama bin Laden was killed after his personal info was leaked in the PlayStation Network security breach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted May 2, 2011 Just been announced Elton John Is Going to perform at Bin Ladens Funeral " Sandals in the Bin" Gonna be a hit!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted May 2, 2011 Just been announced Elton John Is Going to perform at Bin Ladens Funeral " Sandals in the Bin" Gonna be a hit!!! That's an insult to the memory of Mother Teresa. He should at least have taken the trouble to write something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
