Osama bin Laden dead (Official)

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

so, the phrase "tyranny of terrorism" is a misnomer? 

It is a metaphor, under which terror itself is the tyrant, not any particular terrorist.  I may be wrong, but I doubt Rumsfeld (the apparent originator of that particular phrase) ever called Osama a tyrant or dictator.

if terrorism is a tyrant, and terrorism is just an extension of a terrorist, then doesn't it follow that the terrorists themselves are projecting their own form of tyranny?  or should I have just used the word "bully"?  (not arguing, just trying to learn some vocab)

It would be more direct, and there was nothing in your previous usage of the term to suggest that you were trying to be metaphorical.  The phrase "tyranny of terrorism" rolls off the tongue, which is likely why others have copied Rumsfeld's turn of phrase.  (The man really should have been a speechwriter rather than a Secretary of Defense.  He does have a flair for words.)

[Lief 🗽]

The first and only time I will ever agree with a Republican committee chairman:

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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/04/breaking-president-obama-will-not-release-bin-laden-photos/

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I was watching Geraldo. Im 15--but I sunk as low as a 5 year old when I burst into my Dads room screaming "We got him"!

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The first and only time I will ever agree with a Republican committee chairman:

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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/04/breaking-president-obama-will-not-release-bin-laden-photos/

Probably a good move, although they'll come out eventually.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

[Sam Spade]

Stupidity knows no ideology.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

Who's KBH?

[Cincinnatus]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

Who's KBH?

Kay Bailey Hutchison? 

[angus]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

No it wasn't!  It was terrible.

Seriously, there are a million good reason not to, but the President's official reason was asinine.

[Cincinnatus]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

No it wasn't!  It was terrible.

Seriously, there are a million good reason not to, but the President's official reason was asinine.

That he consulted with his National Security team and decided it wasn't advisable?  I find that quite the opposite of asinine.  Unfortunately, my party will once again use this issue to criticize the President.  Issues people! Issues!

[Joe Biden 2020]

Obama's logic for not releasing them was sound - and KBH was shockingly reasonable.

No it wasn't!  It was terrible.

Seriously, there are a million good reason not to, but the President's official reason was asinine.

That he consulted with his National Security team and decided it wasn't advisable?  I find that quite the opposite of asinine.  Unfortunately, my party will once again use this issue to criticize the President.  Issues people! Issues!

You're probably right, especially from the fringes, but it should be limited to the more conservative elements of the Republican Party consider that some of the more sensible Republicans (KBH, John McCain, etc) are backing the president's decision not to release the photos.  It's too bad KBH is retiring.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Some comments I keep receiving about this picture from friends I've shown:



1. By far the most popular: Clinton looks terrified, which usually leads into a joke about clearly, Obama would be better answering that 3 A.M. phone call.
2. That dude looks like John Lithgow.
3. Biden looks like he doesn't care.
4. Obama looks intense, slightly nervous, but very confident.
5. Gates looks relatively calm and confident.

It's an interesting picture to analyze, but I think that picture right there shows that when it comes to this kind of stuff, Obama and Gates seem to have it down.

[specific_name]

Why is everyone so eager to argue over minutiae? If McCain had been president right now I seriously doubt there would be major differences in how this whole matter was handled. Liberal internationalists and neoconservatives have often been pretty close on how they do things procedurally.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Some comments I keep receiving about this picture from friends I've shown:



1. By far the most popular: Clinton looks terrified, which usually leads into a joke about clearly, Obama would be better answering that 3 A.M. phone call.
2. That dude looks like John Lithgow.
3. Biden looks like he doesn't care.
4. Obama looks intense, slightly nervous, but very confident.
5. Gates looks relatively calm and confident.

It's an interesting picture to analyze, but I think that picture right there shows that when it comes to this kind of stuff, Obama and Gates seem to have it down.

That's a good photo and a good insight into what happens inside the heart and soul of the administration.  I know one photo doesn't tell us a whole lot, but if it did, I'm glad we have President Obama at the helm rather than Hillary Clinton.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Why is everyone so eager to argue over minutiae? If McCain had been president right now I seriously doubt there would be major differences in how this whole matter was handled. Liberal internationalists and neoconservatives have often been pretty close on how they do things procedurally.

Because that's partisan politics.

[King]

At least the Donald has a new big time "release" conspiracy to drag along.

[Lief 🗽]

I'm just surprised at how small the rooms are. It looks like they're in a closet.

[Boris]

I'm just surprised at how small the rooms are. It looks like they're in a closet.

yeah, the West Wing makes it look a lot sexier than it actually is

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

Some comments I keep receiving about this picture from friends I've shown:



1. By far the most popular: Clinton looks terrified, which usually leads into a joke about clearly, Obama would be better answering that 3 A.M. phone call.
2. That dude looks like John Lithgow.
3. Biden looks like he doesn't care.
4. Obama looks intense, slightly nervous, but very confident.
5. Gates looks relatively calm and confident.

It's an interesting picture to analyze, but I think that picture right there shows that when it comes to this kind of stuff, Obama and Gates seem to have it down.

That's a good photo and a good insight into what happens inside the heart and soul of the administration.  I know one photo doesn't tell us a whole lot, but if it did, I'm glad we have President Obama at the helm rather than Hillary Clinton.

wasnt this photo staged just like the photos of obamas address?

[Badger]

Stupidity knows no ideology.

Praytell, oh Forum Sphinx, to which of several issues in this thread are you referring to? Not to undermine your oracle-like coolness vibe....

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Would someone please tell Ann Coulter to STFU?  It's a shame she Cant Understand Normal Thought

[Cincinnatus]

Would someone please tell Ann Coulter to STFU?  It's a shame she Cant Understand Normal Thought

I think she likes to hear herself talk a little to much.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Would someone please tell Ann Coulter to STFU?  It's a shame she Cant Understand Normal Thought

I think she likes to hear herself talk a little to much.

I don't think she realizes the only fans she has are the kind that rotate and blow cool air. (I know, pitiful).

[Tender Branson]

Austrian newspapers have released pictures of the killed people in the Osama house today.

I don't post them here, but below is the link.

Warning: The link below contains very graphic pictures !

http://www.news.at/articles/1118/13/296069/bin-laden-neue-vorwuerfe-us-soldaten

[Franzl]

Austrian newspapers have released pictures of the killed people in the Osama house today.

I don't post them here, but below is the link.

Warning: The link below contains very graphic pictures !

http://www.news.at/articles/1118/13/296069/bin-laden-neue-vorwuerfe-us-soldaten

"Schwere Vorwürfe gegen US-Soldaten"? My Lord Europe...