Bin Laden is Dead, nee Gay topic

[Alexia_Ashford]

Pretty much the reactions I was expecting from non-Americans. I think most of us know the possible repercussions, and are prepared and expecting Al Qaeda to want to retaliate in some way. In the big picture, it's just one guy, and we get it...

...but last night, we saw hundreds of thousands of people spontaneously take to the streets at 10:30 at night to celebrate. Widespread joy ALL around the country. I don't remember seeing anything like it in my lifetime. The word is used a lot, but it's extremely applicable -- I felt a sense of 'closure' last night, and still do today.



For years, we wanted this son of a bitch. He's been on the FBI's Most Wanted list since 1999. Killing him doesn't end terrorism or the wars overseas, but the symbolism of the day cannot be overstated. It brought Americans together again, and that's something special.

A lot of these were the reasons I celebrated the Royal Wedding, yet I notice there was a lot of scorn on this forum for that. Millions of Brits taking to the street celebrating, bringing the country together and showing pride for their country, widespread joy across the nation and across the Commonwealth.

What do you mean by "the reaction I was expecting from non-Americans"? A friend of mine lost a family member in the 7/7 bombings so I don't know what that is meant to suggest.

[Darkmoon]

OK guys, let's not go for the random pointless fighting route. Express your opinion in a calm, rational manner not designed to wind other people up please.

[Vector]

Things have gotten back to normal today. Obama's on TV right now awarding posthumous Medals of Honor to Korean War veterans.

Last night was just a special, spontaneous outpouring of emotion that is difficult to describe to people who weren't here. Like I said in my original post, it's not just about Americans. Bin Laden not only hated Americans but the ideals of freedom, justice and love. I'm simply saying that you can't understand what it was like last night if you weren't here, kind of like how I can't understand the joy and jubilation that the English must have felt during the Royal Wedding. I appreciate it, though.

It's another one of those generation-defining moments, a moment where you'll always remember where you were when you heard the news.

[Mr. Spencer]

...kind of like how I can't understand the joy and jubilation that the English must have felt during the Royal Wedding. I appreciate it, though.

Majority of us didn't give a fuck about the Royal Wedding. The lack of care is amazing.

[Bertha]

A lot of these were the reasons I celebrated the Royal Wedding, yet I notice there was a lot of scorn on this forum for that. Millions of Brits taking to the street celebrating, bringing the country together and showing pride for their country, widespread joy across the nation and across the Commonwealth.

What do you mean by "the reaction I was expecting from non-Americans"? A friend of mine lost a family member in the 7/7 bombings so I don't know what that is meant to suggest.

I believe what he means is that some users just have to pop up and say bullshit. Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people, not just Americans. "HEY BRITFAGS! REMEMBER THAT TRAIN THAT BLEW UP AND KILL A BUNCH OF PEOPLE?" Yeah..bin Laden wanted to kill your asses too. It's not simply about revenge. When any one commits a crime, especially something so terrible, everyone affected wants to see that person come to justice, whether it be jail or death. If you're saying you would be happy to just ignore the fact that someone responsible for the death of a loved one should simply got off free you should probably seek attention for whatever mental disorder you have.

Using the whole thought process of "It changes nothing" is very shallow. Yes, it wont bring the dead back. Yes, in a few months they will most likely regroup and try to retaliate. Yes, he will be seen as a martyr. No, this will not solve any of the financial problems caused by drawn out wars. However...for many people around the world, a dangerous man responsible for (let's repeat this all together now) the deaths of thousands of people worldwide is now dead, and the Americans responsible did so with as few casualties as possible.

This was something many people around the world never thought we could accomplish. IF you watched the news, just about everyone they interviewed said they never believed it could be done. Mission accomplished.

Now please, continue on. I'm sure your rebuttals will be a lovely heap of gargabe. Mission accomplished, whether you like it or not.

[Mr. Spencer]

But I wasn't saying anything! D:

[Trent]

You mean "more rationally thinking people" surely?

Tread carefully, will you? Talk about generalizing on an epic scale. You really need to choose your words carefully, Stu.

Repercussions or an aggressive response is rather obvious. Let them have their celebrations for Pete's sake.

[Smiley]

How would you like to be the guy who took the shot?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2HzhDBF5Nw#t=00m42s

[Jill4EverSTARS]

I don't get the arguing LOL this is how I see it

I'm happy Osama is dead! Will it change things? Quite possibly for the worse in terms of the many attacks that will most likely be conducted on our soil. Yes I am happy the county came together but in general I find it disturbing that we only come together through death. The moment has passed and it's back to reality there's still a lot of business to be done to fully destroy al Qaeda this tho was a big first step

[Alexia_Ashford]

I believe what he means is that some users just have to pop up and say bullshit. Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people, not just Americans. "HEY BRITFAGS! REMEMBER THAT TRAIN THAT BLEW UP AND KILL A BUNCH OF PEOPLE?" Yeah..bin Laden wanted to kill your asses too. It's not simply about revenge. When any one commits a crime, especially something so terrible, everyone affected wants to see that person come to justice, whether it be jail or death. If you're saying you would be happy to just ignore the fact that someone responsible for the death of a loved one should simply got off free you should probably seek attention for whatever mental disorder you have.

Using the whole thought process of "It changes nothing" is very shallow. Yes, it wont bring the dead back. Yes, in a few months they will most likely regroup and try to retaliate. Yes, he will be seen as a martyr. No, this will not solve any of the financial problems caused by drawn out wars. However...for many people around the world, a dangerous man responsible for (let's repeat this all together now) the deaths of thousands of people worldwide is now dead, and the Americans responsible did so with as few casualties as possible.

This was something many people around the world never thought we could accomplish. IF you watched the news, just about everyone they interviewed said they never believed it could be done. Mission accomplished.

Now please, continue on. I'm sure your rebuttals will be a lovely heap of gargabe. Mission accomplished, whether you like it or not.

What did any of this rant actually have to do with my post, or was it just the CR29 defence force? Of course he is going to get a response when other countries have suffered losses and he says "The reaction I expected from non-Americans" and doesn't clarify what he's going on about. Thanks for saying I have a "mental disorder" but you seem to have completely invented a post that I've posted and posted a very aggressive, bitchy response to it. So I shall only talk to you when you decide to act like an adult and surgically remove whatever animal seems to have crawled up your ass and died.

[Mr. Spencer]

Hey, I've just found a bag of M&M's!

[Stu]

Aaaw, Betha and Vector together. Kinda cute don't you think?

Tread carefully, will you? Talk about generalizing on an epic scale. You really need to choose your words carefully, Stu.

Of what bullshit. Generalising? Because it was me who singled out "non-Americans" right?

Repercussions or an aggressive response is rather obvious. Let them have their celebrations for Pete's sake.

Them? Are you generalising?

[Alexia_Ashford]

Ok, everyone get back on topic now and stop arguing or I'll lock the topic. And FYI, I've asked Darkmoon to give everyone an infraction for all of the needling/arguing/bitching in this topic, including me.

[Mr. Spencer]

I haven't argued shit.

[Stu]

Ok, everyone get back on topic now and stop arguing or I'll lock the topic. And FYI, I've asked Darkmoon to give everyone an infraction for all of the needling/arguing/bitching in this topic, including me.

Why though? It's not like any lines have been crossed?