Osama Bin Laden killed by US troops in Pakistan

There are several discrepancies with this story. There was no death photo (those initially released were blatant forgeries, along with the footage of him watching satellite TV at his compound), no physical evidence was released for the public to examine, the body was dumped deep in the Indian Ocean, the government changed its story of the raid various times, even coming up with laughable bin Laden cover stories, and the seals who carried out the operation died in a mysterious helicopter crash over Afghanistan a few short months later. Several experts conceded that bin Laden died several years earlier from advanced kidney disease, which required modern treatments three to four times a week, something which I doubt he had access to during his supposed time in the Afghan/Pakistani hinterlands. But nevertheless we got this made-for-TV spectacle trotted out by an administration looking to shore up their national security bonafides ahead of an election year, while also justifying great... Read more

Glad that freedom destroyer is dead.

I think I would rather have seen him captured and brought to trial, but it's not like I shed tears for the bastard. It would have been nice if people weren't immediatley (and continually) jumping to give or take credit, but I guess that's too much to ask. What we should all really remember is that it was the Navy SEALS that got the job done.

It was 10 years ago today that this Asshole led an Attack on American soil. An Attack that killed 3,000 people. This led to America declaring War on several Sovereign nations. Which led to more blood shed. And now he's dead. And so are the estimated 300,000 people that have died in the Terror attacks and the wars. Half of them civilians. He is Responsible for their deaths too, in a roundabout way. I don't revel in his death. Call me childish, but I'm not happy when any human being loses his life. Even if that Human being was the Embodiment of all that is Evil in this world. He was made that way, and the scary thing is, many others are currently being Made that way. This is far from over. But I will not dwell on a potentially bleak Future, especially when I have no Control over events at Home or abroad. I will continue to live my Life as I have lived it for the past 31 years; Focusing on the big and little things that make it good. I urge others to do the same. For today though, I ... Read more

I think that it is good to kill Bin Laden, but it won't stop terrorist, maybe just slow them down a little.

What is this like the 3rd time? Now when everyone forgets in about 12 years when elections pop back up there will be another Osama that has been captured. What a joke...

Too little too late. Not many people are even convinced he wasn't dead already,is actually dead,etc. Even if they did "get" him, I don't think it's going to make any difference as far as the problem of terrorism goes.You can't kill an idea or philosophy by killing one of its adherants.

10 years after 9/11, get job USA. Now you can go back to sleep now America.

Al qaeda, the once fearsome group of terrorist are having a tough time carrying out even simple acts of terror. Their last plan uncovered was to derail a train. With that in mind, I’m not sure a change in leadership was the best idea, but Obama thought otherwise. It was cool to see video of a washed up terror leader watching himself on his Dish Network. I would pay to see that "oh shit" look on his face when he heard the knock on the door.

Sure as hell beats the wedding! On a serious note, Osama Bin Laden was just one man. Even though he was an icon for the ongoing jihad against America and its allies, he wasn't the magical killswitch that's going to put an end to global terrorism. Some people seem to think that we've severed the snake's head, but al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are more like a Hydra. You cut off a head, and two more take its place. In all honesty, there is a small doubt deep inside that makes me wonder if this whole event is real or just another blatant lie. For all we know, OBL really did die a decade ago from renal failure and they might be releasing the "news" of his untimely passing as a morale booster. It's very uncertain with some of these people. Edit: Obama has stated he won't release the death picture of Bin Laden. Let's analyze this more carefully. 1. Obama claims he doesn't want Bin Laden projected as a "trophy", yet that's what he's been portrayed as for the past decade, bo... Read more

The action looks significant right now. Sadly not much in a positive way. It was vengeance and might cause vengeance which is likely to cause vengeance etc. pp. Not that this is the only thing in it to worry about. Else, as a German, I am annoyed by the reaction of Mrs. Merkel: "Ich freue mich darüber, dass es gelungen ist, Bin Laden zu töten." - "I am glad (it may even be "I rejoice") that killing Bin Laden could be accomplished." Arrrgh! Killing is nothing to be glad about, no matter what circumstances. There may be people who cannot well be censored for saying the above. She does definitely not belong to them. Leaders of nations must watch their words in public.

This counts as a significant event as it will revamp the declining confidence of Americans on the ability of being the international police. But who are we kidding here, Americans losing confidence? Pfft, like that ever happens.

Well, it only took ten years to find and kill a 7ft giant. Overall, it's a good thing that Bin Laden is dead for all the pain and suffering he caused. However, with the constant US troop presence in Afghanistan, I don't think this will be too much of a factor, but a pretty good footnote.

He was a symbol, yay now we... I mean they - have to find another one. That'll take 10 minutes.

This is a large event and will give Obama a huge boost in popularity. After the euphoria evaporates, the reflection will come.Imagine if a unit of Mexican special forces took out a leading Mexican drug dealer in Tucson without informing the United States government. Reaction?

I'm on the fence with this one as there are too many holes in this story. How did this man escape being noticed for ten years and then kapoof he suddenly appears and he's now dead?!! Doesn't quite add up. What made me question this even further is that he was living next to a Military base or an Academy in Pakistan. How on earth did the most wanted man in the world get away with that and in such an obvious place? Another hole in this story was the world's slow response to helping Pakistan during the floods? Why so slow? Scared Bin Laden's cover would have been blown? What angered me when I was listening to radio stations in the US was that people saw this as a joy for celebration. There's nothing to celebrate as this act is surely to come with serious repercussions. The buck simply doesn't stop at killing Bin Laden as there are thousands more Al Qa'ida terrorists around the world as we speak. Don't believe me take a look at what happened in Spain, Bali, Morocco, Turkey, Engl... Read more

On the ups: Sense of justice for those who lost someone on 9/11. Morale boost when we don't have much to be enthusiastic about. Proves that US Special Forces is way better than pussy drone strikes. On the downs: Suspicious timing that seems to be more about political gain. Possible reprisals by terror cells and other sympathizers. Americans acting like assholes in celebration. Call my reaction mixed, I guess.

Muthafucka at the top of the world's shitlist long enough...

Yes we are without a man that masterminded allot of horrid acts; but his clan or clans are still at large! I’m very happy that it has happened and that this ‘hide and seek' game is over!! Praise does need to be given to the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, the President and his administration for actually looking for him, finding him and acting on the find! I believe the push came about a year ago, so I must ask one question; How come it only took roughly a year Mr. Bush? Putting that aside, I was also pleased to hear that a line of Politian’s were thanking the Armed Forces and recognizing that the President acted over this matter and finished this saga!

Contrary to the predictable spin being put forth by the Obama lemmings in the mainstream media and here on RIA, this resulted from an intel mission begun four years ago-obviously before his lordship was in office. That said, I will give Obama credit for the decision to go with a precise surgical strike, as he reportedly overruled those who wanted drones and airstrikes. As to the significance, this is more important to perception and morale than it is to any real bearing on this (seemingly endless) war in which the US is engaged. For now, intelligent people can be glad Osama is gone and sit by while the Obama sycophants wave their palm palms.

Although the world would truly be a better place if he was really at the bottom of the ocean, along with his diaper, this is simply an act of revenge. Bloodthirsty revenge. Sort of a lynch-mob mentality. As far as it changing anything, don't count on it.

At least we can have some closure that Osama Bin Laden will never be able to hurt anyone again.

This is what this war has been about all along. It's been a long, hard ten years. Hats off to our military and President Obama. Security is going to have to be tighter than ever before, because I do not believe that Al-Quaida is about to let anything rest. It's only going to get worse.

This is very significant and it came as a huge shock to me as I was convinced that he had died 7 or 8 years ago. Although his blood can not bring back the 3000+ people that he killed, I am glad that some people can feel they have closure if that is what they needed. I will not be joining anyone dancing in the streets over his death, and I think that war in the Middle East is very far from over. But I guess we can feel a smidgen safer knowing that there is one less mass murderer in the world. Even if dozens more do take his place.

It's hard to describe how I felt about it when I heard about this last night. I thought that it would never happen, or if it did, I'd be celebrating. But I'm not. All I can do is think about how many people he is responsible for killing, all of those lives and families he destroyed, and I can say I'm glad that he's gone. But it's a grim satisfaction. Apparently, I'm not sick enough to rejoice in someone's death after all. Maybe I should be glad of that: It would make me just as bad as those people who partied in the streets after hearing about how our people died on September 11th. I guess 'm glad that this separates me from them. It bothers me that bin Laden can never fully pay for the wrongs that he's done; not only for those that died on September 11th, but the soldiers that lost their lives or were maimed in the war, and their families. I even feel some sadness for the poor misguided people who he had carry out his plans so that they can be "martyrs". If bin Laden felt... Read more

After almost 10 years as the most wanted man in the world Bin Laden was located and killed in a firefight in a hideout in Pakistan. Jubilation errupts around the United States. Concerns are expressed about the potential for reprisals. America will enjoy a moment of catharsis, the radical terrorist movement will be bloodied and possibly bowed, but perhaps not. The region stretching from Kazakhstan to Algeria is likely to continue to be volatile for years to come. Powers that stick their hand into the fire will continue to get burned.

I wouldn't be so assured about the death of UBL, though some lead evidence of how an attack occured in a high paced timeline. I'm trying now to estimate the time the team arrived, and the time of his immediate burial. On the other hand, UBL was reported hiding in a burrow bunker, meanwhile at athe same time, claimings emerged that, this guy had been residing in a mansion suit. Without any prove, or any physical pictorial evidence at that immediate scene, I say this is another way for Obama getting his rates pike up in the preliminary period of an election. If Osama bin Laden has been really killed, then this is the most awaited moment for US president to shine with pride. Perhaps this will end all the US random accusations around the world, as soon as the country got it's worst enemy. Do I fear any posthumus attack? I do feel it half-truth. From now onward, let the US messing around the world, accusing everybody end, as soon as this fugitive is dead. Are there some pre-imminent attacks... Read more

Major event that will have repercussions and future ripples in the global pond. Bin Laden's organization will have to strike back - or they will be seen as illegitimate. (I hate to say this. . .) But I don't buy the nonsense of "they're ten guys ready to take his place. . ." Bah. Leaders with a degree of skill are not easy to come by. Not all are replaceable. The organization will retaliate, and the West has to hope that such actions lead to more clues and opportunities to destroy the threat. Domestically, this is a home-run for the Obama administration. Despite all kooky conspiracy theorists, despite the GOP's complete reluctance to give the president credit for anything - early reports are that after months of intelligence-gathering, the president pulled the trigger on a gutsy decision that could've backfired in a real serious manner. That's leadership. 2012 is over. Tim Pawlenty is going to debate Obama on security? Mitt Romney is going to tell America that his Mass. hea... Read more