Mona Charen: How Bin Laden Resembled Michael Moore

National Review Online  "Oliver Stone couldn’t have said it better.
"Yes, the late Osama bin Laden was a religious fanatic. But if religious zeal were his only motivation, he might have turned his hatred toward China — a consistent persecutor of Muslims (and others), or India (which some Islamists have attacked — though without justification). But bin Laden’s garrulous videos reveal someone who had drunk deeply from the well of hatred for America that nourishes everyone from Hugo Chávez to Vladimir Putin. It’s a well with springs that originate right here."

On Bin Laden, Muslim Brotherhood Makes Different Statements in English and in Arabic

Sami al-Abasi   "By supporting violence against America’s troops in Muslim lands, the [Muslim Brotherhood] essentially defends the al-Qaeda campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"The text also instructs the United States to stop its intelligence operations in Muslim lands, the key source of information that led to bin Laden’s killing. It furthers support the “legitimate resistance” of Palestinian groups against Israel, and tells the U.S. to do the same.
So while the MB claims to have renounced violence, it has honored bin Laden as a sheikh and called for terrorism against American forces in Muslim lands.

"See the translation of the Muslim Brotherhood’s statement on the next page."

Neal Boortz has Some Random Thoughts on Obama and bin Laden

Nealz Nuze   "So you’re now going to see hear me (or see me) use a phrase I generally try to avoid. That phrase? President Barack Obama. When considering the operation that turned bin Laden into fish food Obama showed himself to be presidential. Maybe it’s early in this particular game, but I can’t think of one single area in this entire scenario where Obama comes in for any legitimate criticism. That may change tomorrow or next week as we learn more ... but for now it’s “job well done, Mr. President.” "....
"Yes … Barack Obama should be praised for making the final call to carry out the mission. He filled the role of Commander in Chief admirably doing what a good CIC does … telling his team to “go get ‘em.”
"But there are still some looming questions and new debates that have stemmed from the news of Osama’s death. Let’s see if we can tackle a few of these … shall we?

Related:
President Obama’s Great Victory in the War Against Terror: Let us Praise Him, and Put it in Perspective    "By supporting violence against America’s troops in Muslim lands, the MB essentially defends the al-Qaeda campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"The text also instructs the United States to stop its intelligence operations in Muslim lands, the key source of information that led to bin Laden’s killing. It furthers support the “legitimate resistance” of Palestinian groups against Israel, and tells the U.S. to do the same.
"So while the MB claims to have renounced violence, it has honored bin Laden as a sheikh and called for terrorism against American forces in Muslim lands."
"See the translation of the Muslim Brotherhood’s statement on the next page."

A moment of silence for Osama Bin Laden...



Crusader Rabbit

..OK, that's long enough..

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Bin Laden's Death and the Implications for Jihadism

STRATFOR  "Because of this sense of fulfilled vengeance, the death of bin Laden will certainly be one of those events that people will remember, like the 9/11 attacks themselves. In spite of the sense of justice and closure the killing of bin Laden brings, however, his death will likely have very little practical impact on the jihadist movement. More important will be the reaction of the Pakistani government to the operation and the impact it has on U.S.-Pakistani relations."


"From one captive to another; welcome to our new home"
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Morning Bell: Winning the Long War on Terror  "The Navy has fewer ships than at any time since 1916. The Air Force inventory is smaller and older than at any time since the service came into being in 1947. The Army has missed several generations of modernization, and many of its soldiers are on their fourth or fifth tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Reserves have been on constant mobilization; many vital programs, such as missile defense, have been cut; and in the past two years, no fewer than 50 modernization programs have been ended."

How perfect that the last person on earth Osama would see would be an American.

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One Unwary Phone Call Led US to Bin Laden Doorstep/ Photos of his compound

ABC News  "When one of Osama bin Laden's most trusted aides picked up the phone last year, he unknowingly led U.S. pursuers to the doorstep of his boss, the world's most wanted terrorist.
"That phone call, recounted Sunday by a U.S. official, ended a years-long search for bin Laden's personal courier, the key break in a worldwide manhunt. The courier, in turn, led U.S. intelligence to a walled compound in northeast Pakistan, where a team of Navy SEALs shot bin Laden to death."

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PICTURES: U.S. Photos of the bin Laden Compound "The Pentagon released photos and an illustration showing the compound where U.S. forces found and killed Osama bin Laden as part of its news briefing."

Picture of the year/ What about evidence of OBL's death?

Blackfive

Burial at sea w/ according to Islamic custom  "I would have preferred his body to lie in state on the National Mall for a few days to allow all Americans to come by and spit on the dirty bastard. The we could have had a national bonfire of reconciliation around his flaming a--. I can only hope that the SEALs who killed him washed his body in accordance w/ Pipehitter Union 69's bodily fluids policies."

Did you think to consider THIS fringe benefit from the raid? INTELLIGENCE! "Radical Islamists are going to want to exact revenge … and they know they need to strike quickly. Why quickly? Because they know that our Navy Seals came out of that bin Laden compound in Pakistan with boatloads of intelligence in the form of documents and computers. Al Qaeda operatives around the world know that they may well have been identified and located through the intelligence gathered during the raid. They are all now targets. In fact, my guess is that there are operations going on around the world right now to take these people out. Perhaps they feel that they need to strike while they’re still able." Neal Boortz

Fake; disregard these.

Evidence exists  "The Obama administration has actual photographs of bin Laden's corpse, but officials are still struggling over what to do with them, says ABC News. The White House is weighing the benefits of releasing the photos to combat skepticism around the world about bin Laden's death versus the gruesome nature of the photos. (There are blood and brains visible in the head wound above his left eye.)"

CBS reports on the evidence  "Two sources tell CBS News that one of the women in the compound at the time of the raid was one of bin Laden's wives, who identified him post-mortem. An intelligence official said he was also identified by members of the raid team. The official also said DNA from several bin Laden family members was used to verify bin Laden's identity.
"A U.S. official told NBC News Monday morning that the Pentagon is in possession of a "very, very" graphic photograph of bin Laden's body - and that there is a debate over whether to release it. There is clearly an appetite for such a picture: A photograph of what was purported to be bin Laden's corpse circulated online Sunday night - though it was later revealed to be a fake. "

Osama bin Laden's last haven was a Pakistani military town

DEBKAfile  "Islamabad may decide to go with the Taliban rather than the United States because of its overriding fear of Indian expansion and interest in using Afghanistan to gain strategic depth by means of a controlling influence in Kabul. To this end, Pakistani leaders may throw their support behind the Taliban rather than the Americans who will eventually leave. This would confront the US-led coalition forces fight' in Afghanistan with an escalated military challenge henceforth."

Nestled among trees and in the shadow of Pakistans mountains,
 Osama bin Ladens hideaway in the town of Abbottabad stands
 empty today after a helicopter raid by U.S. troops that killed the terror chief yesterday.

                    
Osama Bin Laden’s House In Abbottabad "Here's the information we know so far about the compound Osama bin Laden was living in."

 Buzzfeed has Google Maps views "According to reports from inside Pakistan, this is the location of the compound where Osama Bin Laden had been hiding. New York Times Columnist Anand Giridharadas asks “First images of the #BinLaden den emerging. Accurate?” "  Plus this: The Room Where Osama Bin Laden Was Killed  A bit messy.

Animation of the attack from MSNBC

Amanpour Accuses Paul Ryan of 'Reverse Robin Hoodism,' Freeland Urges 'Courage' to Raise Taxes

Media Research Center "Amanpour maintained: “Congressman Ryan is at the center of the storm. It's his plan, of course, that has sparked the outcry. Across the country, the anger is palpable.”
"Instead of adding some light, however, Amanpour fueled the fire by legitimizing left-wing talking points, confronting Ryan: “People who have been studying your numbers very carefully have been saying that the numbers don't add up,” since..."

Victor Davis Hanson: OK, Let’s Decline

“Leading From Behind”  "I remember growing up in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the sheer amount of wealth creation since then staggers the imagination. I recall my parents taking me in 1962 to a dinner at a judge’s “mansion”: it was a 2000 sq. ft. ranch house in north Fresno — with three, repeat three, bathrooms — an unheard of thing at that time — and a 15-foot kidney shaped swimming pool to boot! The sort of elite home that is solidly now middle class."

Bye-bye, bin Laden. Though you weren't Irish-we presume- we'll toast you at your wake

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On Bin Laden’s Death "Though his continued presence damaged President Bush, arguably it damaged al Qaeda more by keeping the organization and its leader in the spotlight.

"The search for bin Laden has sent most of al Qaeda’s skilled troop commanders to hell, Guantanamo, or to scream out their secrets in obscure prisons in obscure countries. Strategic direction over the entire network has not been possible since the fall of Afghanistan.'

Bin Laden now room temperature  "Bin Laden’s elimination vindicates U.S. strategy in the region, started under President George W. Bush, and it will be seen as a major success for the United States, showing the world that America will remain committed to hunting down its enemies as long it takes.
"But while America should take great satisfaction in this tremendous achievement, the United States must remain vigilant against a terrorist threat that is not yet vanquished. Terrorists are trying to attack us both at home and abroad; with 38 terrorist plots foiled since 9/11, these attempts will certainly continue, if not get worse."

 Osama bin Laden killed in U.S. raid, buried at sea  "A U.S. official said bin Laden’s body was quickly transported away from Pakistan and “buried at sea,” in part because the U.S. government did not want an accessible gravesite that could become a shrine to bin Laden’s followers. The official declined to identify which body of water the corpse was taken to, or provide further details on how it was transported or handled.
"The official said the body was buried “in accordance with Islamic tradition,” meaning within 24 hours of bin Laden’s death."

 Muslims' reaction to Osama Bin Laden's death   Harris Zafar's comment :

I hope to see more acceptance, although I don't know if I can expect it. Usama did a LOT to damage the perception of Islam, and people don't really trust Muslims anymore. But groups like al-Qaeda have contributed to that. So as moderate Muslims, we know we have out work cut out for us, which is why we won't stop advocating for a separation of mosque and state, for freedom of religion and speech, and for loyalty to our country. We will still use our Muslims for Peace platform (www.MuslimsForPeace.org) to spread Islam's message."

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But, hey, Obama did give the go-ahead



Amish Milk: The Latest Target of the Obama Regulatory State

Heritage "Milk might do a body good, but if it’s unpasteurized milk sold by an Amish farmer across state lines, it’s a whole other story… or at least according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."....
 "On top of being costly ($1.4 billion in new spending between 2011 and 2015), the necessity of new regulatory powers is questionable. The motivating force behind FDA regulations — and the reason for the crackdown on Rainbow Acre Farms — is a concern over food-borne illness. Katz says that incidents of such illnesses “have actually been declining for more than a decade, in spite of higher consumption of the raw foods that are most often associated with outbreaks of food-borne illness.”"
I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.

FDA Invades Non-Commercial Amish Farm in PA  "The agents – Schafer did most of the talking – said they had a right to be there because “you produce food for human consumption.” Dan asked why they believed that and they said, “Well, you have cows. You cannot be consuming all the milk you produce.” They further stated, “If you get a milk truck in to move all this milk you sell milk to the public, therefore we have jurisdiction.” "
"Dan said, “This is a private farm, I do not sell anything to the public.” "