flyingferret 0 #1 March 6, 2003 There seems to be a rumor circulating right now that the Israelis have captured Bin Laden. I am not encouraging it, simply sharing in the hope that good karma will make it true http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2825653.stm Isreali radio announced it earlier today, that Bush was expected to announce it tonight. There is a link to the Jerusalem Post, but their server is slashdotted http://www.jpost.com/ Me really wonders and hopes.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #2 March 6, 2003 According to my 8 ball, it's answer is "YES Likely". I hope so too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #3 March 6, 2003 So? It's not like al-Qaeda will fall apart without him. It might be good for morale or something, but it'd be more of a symbolic victory anyway. From what I hear, he's about to die anyway from some kidney problem or something - I forget exactly what it was.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #4 March 6, 2003 Symbolic or not, it would likely affect the American economy, which is a big game of follow the leader anyway. That is good enough for me, obviously besides the desire to see justice done.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #5 March 6, 2003 The best thing that GWB could announce is that OBL was found dead after committing suicide when faced with imminent capture based on the information provided by his recently arrested #3 guy who gave him up during “mild” questioning … no martyrdom, just cowardice. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 March 6, 2003 QuoteSo? So??? Wouldn't it be nice to catch the guy suspected of murdering 3000 people? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #7 March 6, 2003 QuoteQuoteSo? So??? Wouldn't it be nice to catch the guy suspected of murdering 3000 people? Chris They already did. That Khalid Shaikh Mohammed guy had more to do in actually pulling it off than OBL did. Or at least that's what they say.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #9 March 6, 2003 That would be very cool. Either way, I will probably be watching tonight to see.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #10 March 6, 2003 If OBL is in custody, a formal trial, a la Adolf Eichmann, would allow him the opportunity to answer a lot of questions in public as well as in private. And he'd likely come off looking like a complete idiot. If we handle it according to our CURRENT laws (say, the way we did with Moussaoui), rather than making up special new ones, then we'll demonstrate that we walk the walk, we don't just talk the talk. As far as I know, there hasn't been a wave of protests about our treatment of Moussaoui, because he's been treated basically the same as other criminals, and allowed to make himself look like an ass. Which he's succeeded at quite admirably, too. Of course, my hope is that there is a LOT of questioning before then. And that we learn a whole lot about how to use family money to finance an international terror campaign in the interests of religious self-aggrandizement. I'd volunteer to help. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #11 March 6, 2003 Given OBL's stated wish to die a martyr, I think it unlikely that he would be captured alive. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #12 March 6, 2003 Oh, absolutely. But since my wishes are likely to have little impact on what happens to OBL, it doesn't cost much to go ahead and say it... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 March 7, 2003 QuoteThere seems to be a rumor circulating right now that the Israelis have captured Bin Laden. WTF?? I haven't heard anything about it, and I couldn't find it in your link. What would Bin Laden be doing in or near Israel? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 March 7, 2003 I don't know, but I'll pay $50 for the chance to swing an axe handle at him once!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skychic68 0 #15 March 7, 2003 Yup!! There will be another lunatic to take his place.Que sera sera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 March 7, 2003 Quote00:20 | Bush to focus on need to disarm Saddam in special press conference By THE JERUSALEM POST INTERNET STAFF White House officials have dispelled rumors that US President George W. Bush will announce the capture of Osama Bin Laden at a press conference he will be giving at 03:00 Israel time from the White House. Bush is expected however to announce progress in the hunt for Bin Laden. White House spokespeople said that President Bush chose to speak at 20:00 Washington time, during prime time TV, in order to explain to the American people the need for the use of force to disarm Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction. The spokespeople added that Bush will not declare war at the press conference, reports Israel Radio. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 March 7, 2003 That sucks.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #18 March 7, 2003 Quote President Bush chose to speak at 20:00 Washington time, during prime time TV, in order to explain to the American people the need for the use of force to disarm Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction. I won't be watching, so someone let me know if he actually says anything real this time. not that i'm getting my hopes up or anything. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #19 March 7, 2003 Watched it from start to finish. No word at all about the rumor. Not even a tittle. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 March 7, 2003 well I meant about Iraq. I pretty much knew the rumor was bullshit when I heard it. Nevermind, I heard him on the radio Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #21 March 7, 2003 Translation of wonderful Ukrainian proverb: The Kossak took the Tatar prisoner But the Tatar holds the Kossak captive jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #22 March 7, 2003 Hey speedracer, that link changed throughout the day. The original test was much different. I dont if they have him or not, or are simply getting close. But even if they do, I would expect them to wait for several weeks to say anything.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #23 March 7, 2003 Quote From what I hear, he's about to die anyway from some kidney problem or something If this is true you know he will be an illegial alien here that will be in line for a transplant. Maybe we could give himthe wrong type, kill him, then be sued for malpractice. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #24 March 7, 2003 Beeb update from ten minutes ago..... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/2828431.stm-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #25 March 7, 2003 $25 million dollar reward..... .... anyone want to go to Pakistan with me?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
