Just heard that Osama Bin Laden was killed. Which is good news for the whole world. I can't help thinking he is never going to cross over I bet he stays earth bound. Yikes don't want him at the house.

You are right- I think he will remain earthbound out of fear of going to hell. As relieved as I am, I fear some sort of retaliation and my "spidey-sense" is already tingling. I knew he was still alive and in Pakistan, but I'm still kind of in shock.

Yeah, Im glad he is dead also, but I do fear some BIG kind of retaliation from his death. Im sure and I dont know where it's come from, but a few weeks ago, I remember hearing that if anything happened to this low life, something bad would take place afterwards.

Why cant the world just be happy with what it has got and be happy and enjoy life to the full. Stop creating weapons, and killing the planet with what ever is sent up in to the sky.

Yeah I agree....Humans are a strange breed we can be oh so good and oh so very bad. No wonder the aliens are keeping their eyes on us. I know if the people of Earth were my neighbors and discovered how to go into space I would be very concerned.

Unfortunately I am sure there is somebody that is going to step into Osama's shoes, and Yes there probably will be a retaliation..its just so awful to think about..I pray that there won't be.

Someone already has stepped into his shoes Winky his second in command an Egyptian The Doctor, he is just as bad. Now known as the worlds most wanted.

Exactly. There is nothing gained actually by this death, and I was wondering when it was announced on TV, what is the purpose of this? Apparently it happened several days ago, but perhaps due to the Royal Wedding, the announcement was postponed.

Is this just another political or military ploy to instigate more war?

There is a gain from his death its one less sadistic evil man on the face of the earth. The purpose of announcing it is because it is huge news, he has caused so much pain to so many peoples lives, and he finally has been stopped. I am sure the victims families from 9/11 are relieved that after all this time this scum is gone. It wont bring their families back but I would imagine there is a bit of closure knowing he has finally been dealt with. They didn't announce it until they confirmed his DNA I guess,I highly doubt they would postpone because of the wedding. This is huge news and long overdue thank god he is done with his reign of terror.

I am going to take command of this thread for a moment to tell the ENTIRE complete odyssey of my knowledge of 911 and it's origin. Some of you guys from the old forum will probably be tired of my talking about this, but this feels like the right place and time to tell it once more. It started in late August 2001. I was watching the national (and world) news and a story came on about the latest round of negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. At that time at least, these meetings were basically taken for granted by the public. One of the sides walked out of the meeting right in the middle. It was at that point my Spidey Sense went into overdrive and I knew with near certainty that there was going to be a large terrorist strike in either Jerusalem or New York. It was stronger than my usual intuition. Many days later I had a strange dream. I had many during those two weeks that I could not remember. I had one last dream in the wee hours of the morning on 9-11. I went to work feeling... well, basically scared for no good reason. I had that feeling that "something was in the air". I nearly told my boss that I wanted to go home, but didn't know how to tell her why. I couldn't just say I was scared for no reason. Later that morning, a woman came up to me and asked me with a curious expression on her face, if I had heard about the plane hitting the Trade Center. I told her no and just assumed it was just a small commuter plane. Then suddenly, surely no more than 60 seconds later, EVERYBODY at work knew about it, and I knew the truth. IT HAPPENED THAT FAST. We had three radios tuned to coverage, including Howard Stern, whose studio had been something like 15 blocks from the Trade Center. I knew life would never be the same. I tried to show my resolve by going to the gym. I wasn't about to let my life change. The gym was unusually dark, and quiet, and somber. There were fewer people there. The mall I passed on the way there was closed due to safety concerns. Everywhere was a feeling of fear. NO planes flew overhead. You know, it's a weird trick that memory plays. You know you never know how much you think about something until one day you stop thinking about it. EVERYDAY I think about 9-11, and on those few days that I didn't, I thought about how I didn't at the end of the day. Yesterday was one of those days. And today I was at the gym once more and Bin Laden was dead. ***One VERY interesting footnote to all this is a story my mom told me only today. She told me that 9-11 was NOT the first time she heard the term "Al Queda". She told me that nearly 40 years ago on an old AM radio station here in St. Louis there was show that had a woman caller who used to constantly call into the show and warn of Al-Queda. She didn't understand the word's meaning or significance then. I suppose she does now.

WOW Tyco amazing post I am lost for words, I am worried for my family now especially hubby who is working tomorrow in Fleet Street in the centre of London. Gosh you have me thinking.

I have seen video interviews of 1980s White House staff (I think it was Oliver North) warning of Al Queda and the leaders and that they would play a major role in terrorizing events that would change the way the world's countries worked, and control aspects of society because of the fear that would result from Al Queda activities. That was long before anyone else besides a few journalists took any note of such comments. This may be one of the things your radio commentator heard and noted, too, Tyco.

I personally am convinced Al Queda was not the cause of 9-1-1. I think there is much cover up and collusion that has gone on to try to convince people that was the case. I don't need to convince anyone else of my conclusions, because what is the use? There is nothing I can do about it. But I have been changed. And when I hear such announcements as I did about the "death of Osama" my senses tingle and I wonder what that is all about. It has a purpose other than to just make an announcement.

Perhaps it is to incite more Pakistani war activity, as one of the very first sentences I heard was that country was heavily involved in the operations to "achieve the killing."

I don't get into politics, normally. I just wondered what other people felt and thought when they heard this announcement, if it was made at this time and this way to manipulate the occurrence of some other major event. Seems most believe there will "naturally" be a retaliatory strike or reaction. Wondering what else could have been done? Arrest and attempt at conviction? Where was that going to happen? And neither side gets anything out of that kind of resolution. Countries have tied their whole financial stability on the machinations of war-making, and they would fall apart if peace happened, so they "can't have that!"

Stepping off my soap box. Appreciate the opportunity to share my opinion with you my friends. Not to sway your thinking. Just to be able to air my view is so refreshing. I have no one to talk to about such things.

I also wish there was another word used instead of the inflammatory "killed" in these headlines.

Just read this quote that summed up my feelings on the headlines:

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

- Martin Luther King

I just found that quote too, Allswell, and was thinking of posting it. It's very fitting.

I felt almost nothing when I heard he'd been killed. I was kind of surprised by that. There was a little relief, I think for the families, that they might get some closure. And like we could all, as a whole, let out a sigh of relief that he's gone and being dealt with elsewhere and on another level.

And then I wondered, why now? Because they do seem to like to hold out gems like that for special occassions, like when they need a boost in the polls or a distraction from another issue.

I'd better stop here, or I'll be getting up on my soap-box... just wanted to let you know you aren't alone in your cynicism.

Well our Prime minster has now put out a warning to the British people, I worry for my hubby and son that work in london, today Hubby is in Fleet Street the heart of tabloids/newspapers.

Just seen this.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20110502/tts-uk-obama-binladen-cameron-ca02f96.html

Mr PoD said that it's rumoured that he may not actually be dead, but it is in fact a look alike, even done skin grfts for his fingerprints etc.

Will we ever know the truth???????

Will always get these theory's Pod look at Elvis and Michael Jackson they even said the same about Hitler...you never know truth.

I want to know more about this 'The Doctor'.

I didn't relish in the dealth announcement. I also fear the reaction of the Al Queda zealots. these people have no respect for life of any kind.

I also try not to dwell on politics. I think it distracts & depresses me.

I know, BlackMau. I guess I am jaded, wondering what could be the purpose of the phrasing of such announcements, other than to stir up sentiment for more war, or scare people into accepting more tightened reigns against freedom "in the name of protection against possible terrorism."

I have stopped listening. Every person I hear on TV saying what a shot in the arm this good news is, it just makes me more suspicious and sad.

Yes, I just recently heard again that Hitler lived a long life after his supposed suicide. It is unfortunate that there is no source of news that is trustworthy these days. Walter Cronkite, we truly miss you here in the states.

Saw this coming years ago-> http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-ladens-anti-us-strategy-exploit-minority/story?id=13547780