You know your marriage is going downhill WHEN

[J&N* 68]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/2/us-osama-used-wife-human-shield/

U.S.: Osama used wife as human shield

Osama bin Laden used one of his wives as a human shield during the firefight with U.S. forces at the compound in Pakistan where he was killed, the White House’s counterterrorism chief said Monday.

The woman died along with bin Laden, one of his sons and two other men in a daring U.S. raid that John Brennan described as one of the “gutsiest calls” by a president in recent memory.

Mr. Brennan, President Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser, said officials monitored the 40-minute operation in real time but wouldn’t say if they were watching video of the event.

“The minutes passed like days,” he said, describing the raid as “probably one of the most anxiety-filled periods” in the lives of Mr. Obama and his national security team.

The Sunday operation took out the world’s biggest terrorist target, who was hiding in a fortified compound in Pakistan, setting off celebrations across the country as Americans cheered the death of the man who orchestrated the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Addressing the nation late Sunday night, Mr. Obama called the news “a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.”

In a briefing with reporters Monday at the White House, Mr. Brennan said one of bin Laden’s wives was used as a human shield to protect the al Qaeda founder. Both were killed in a shootout, and bin Laden was later buried at sea.

“Here is bin Laden, who has been calling for these attacks, living in this million-dollar-plus compound, living in an area that is far removed from the front, hiding behind women who were put in front of him as a shield,” he told reporters. “I think it really just speaks to just how false his narrative has been over the years.”

Mr. Brennan said U.S. forces were prepared to take bin Laden alive if he did not pose a “threat” but killed him when he resisted capture.

As for the burial of the terrorist leader at sea, Mr. Brennan wouldn’t offer many details but insisted it was done in accordance with Islamic law. He said officials had discussed ahead of time what they would do with bin Laden’s body if he were killed in the operation and burial at sea was determined to be the best way to ensure he was buried within 24 hours, as Islamic law requires.

The administration is still in the process of deciding whether to release additional proof, such as photos of the corpse, to convince skeptics that bin Laden is in fact dead, Mr. Brennan said.

“We are going to continue to look at the information that we have and make sure that we are able to share what we can, because we want to make sure that not only the American people but the world understand exactly what happened,” he said.

Mr. Brennan likened the death of bin Laden to “decapitating the head of the snake” that is al Qaeda and said officials hope to capitalize on the achievement by exploiting fractures among bin Laden’s successors wtihin the infamous terrorist network. Still, he stressed that the fight against terrorism continues.

“It may be a mortally wounded tiger that still has some life in it,” he said.

The decision to act on the intelligence was not without risk, Mr. Brennan said, given that even as officials were certain that the high-value-target living within the compound was indeed bin Laden, it couldn’t be confirmed until he was killed or captured.

U.S. officials are “pursuing all leads” to determine what kind of benefactors and support system that bin Laden had in Pakistan and whether any members of the troubled country’s government were complicit in keeping his whereabouts under wraps, Mr. Brennan said. He refused to speculate at this point but said it’s suspicious that bin Laden was found outside of a major city.

“I think people are raising a number of questions - understandably so,” he said.

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah I heard that on the news yesterday.. what a jacka$$!!

[J&N* 68]

I KNOW. He definitely isn't a holy warrior and no martyr!

[Ironman140 45]

May he ROT in hell... But look at the bright side the fish need to eat also and its was Eco friendly

[J&N* 68]

I feel bad for that poor fish!!

[DoneWaiting 15]

Although I am happy to hear Osama is dead, I personally would like to see tangible/visual proof from my government. I don’t want to think this is just a political agenda from the democrats due to the upcoming elections. I don’t want to be pessimistic, but with all the technology our government and military have we don’t have one picture that shows/proofs he is actually dead? I think our country deserves more than just a DNA test. But I will try to dwell in the hope his life has come to an end

[J&N* 68]

Oh they did say they have pictures, it's just not released yet.

[canadian_wife 1,831]

Appaerntly the human shield story is bogus

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/54162.html

Officials also retreated from claims that one of bin Ladens wives was killed in the raid and that bin Laden was using her as a human shield before she was shot by U.S. forces.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/54162.html#ixzz1LIjICXJV

Also

WHITE HOUSE RELEASES BIN LADEN DEATH PHOTO

Tue May 03 2011 10:22:50 ET

President Obama has decided to release at least one photo showing Osama Bin Laden's death.

The images, being described as 'graphic', are bound to stir emotions in the east and the west, and will likely become the most viewed photographs in modern history.

One image shows a bullet wound to his head above his left eye.

http://drudgereport.com/flash3b.htm

Edited May 3, 2011 by canadian_wife

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

You get married at the top of a ski jump.

[Ironman140 45]

I feel bad for that poor fish!!

True but then again after tasting that rotten scum the sharks will lose all desire for human flush . Thus he may save a few lives after all.. Always have to look for the silver lining

[DoneWaiting 15]

Several things are inconsistent but I will dwell in the hope this situation is not just a political agenda.Yet, I have not seen an official picture released directly by the USGovernment. Until then many US Citizen remain skeptical.

Edited May 3, 2011 by DoneWaiting

[The Dude 206]

Although I am happy to hear Osama is dead, I personally would like to see tangible/visual proof from my government. I don’t want to think this is just a political agenda from the democrats due to the upcoming elections. I don’t want to be pessimistic, but with all the technology our government and military have we don’t have one picture that shows/proofs he is actually dead? I think our country deserves more than just a DNA test. But I will try to dwell in the hope his life has come to an end

Several things are inconsistent but I will dwell in the hope this situation is not just a political agenda.Yet, I have not seen an official picture released directly by the USGovernment. Until then many US Citizen remain skeptical.

[Nagishkaw 510]

[The Dude 206]

Aww Nagi, so nice of you to be so passive aggressive.

[Richie Rich 70]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/2/us-osama-used-wife-human-shield/

U.S.: Osama used wife as human shield

Osama bin Laden used one of his wives as a human shield during the firefight with U.S. forces at the compound in Pakistan where he was killed, the White House’s counterterrorism chief said Monday.

The woman died along with bin Laden, one of his sons and two other men in a daring U.S. raid that John Brennan described as one of the “gutsiest calls” by a president in recent memory.

Mr. Brennan, President Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser, said officials monitored the 40-minute operation in real time but wouldn’t say if they were watching video of the event.

“The minutes passed like days,” he said, describing the raid as “probably one of the most anxiety-filled periods” in the lives of Mr. Obama and his national security team.

The Sunday operation took out the world’s biggest terrorist target, who was hiding in a fortified compound in Pakistan, setting off celebrations across the country as Americans cheered the death of the man who orchestrated the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Addressing the nation late Sunday night, Mr. Obama called the news “a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.”

In a briefing with reporters Monday at the White House, Mr. Brennan said one of bin Laden’s wives was used as a human shield to protect the al Qaeda founder. Both were killed in a shootout, and bin Laden was later buried at sea.

“Here is bin Laden, who has been calling for these attacks, living in this million-dollar-plus compound, living in an area that is far removed from the front, hiding behind women who were put in front of him as a shield,” he told reporters. “I think it really just speaks to just how false his narrative has been over the years.”

Mr. Brennan said U.S. forces were prepared to take bin Laden alive if he did not pose a “threat” but killed him when he resisted capture.

As for the burial of the terrorist leader at sea, Mr. Brennan wouldn’t offer many details but insisted it was done in accordance with Islamic law. He said officials had discussed ahead of time what they would do with bin Laden’s body if he were killed in the operation and burial at sea was determined to be the best way to ensure he was buried within 24 hours, as Islamic law requires.

The administration is still in the process of deciding whether to release additional proof, such as photos of the corpse, to convince skeptics that bin Laden is in fact dead, Mr. Brennan said.

“We are going to continue to look at the information that we have and make sure that we are able to share what we can, because we want to make sure that not only the American people but the world understand exactly what happened,” he said.

Mr. Brennan likened the death of bin Laden to “decapitating the head of the snake” that is al Qaeda and said officials hope to capitalize on the achievement by exploiting fractures among bin Laden’s successors wtihin the infamous terrorist network. Still, he stressed that the fight against terrorism continues.

“It may be a mortally wounded tiger that still has some life in it,” he said.

The decision to act on the intelligence was not without risk, Mr. Brennan said, given that even as officials were certain that the high-value-target living within the compound was indeed bin Laden, it couldn’t be confirmed until he was killed or captured.

U.S. officials are “pursuing all leads” to determine what kind of benefactors and support system that bin Laden had in Pakistan and whether any members of the troubled country’s government were complicit in keeping his whereabouts under wraps, Mr. Brennan said. He refused to speculate at this point but said it’s suspicious that bin Laden was found outside of a major city.

“I think people are raising a number of questions - understandably so,” he said.

UPDATE-- (1) OBL did NOT use his wife as a shield . (2) OBL was unarmed when he was shot . (3 ) No shots were fired from those inside the house (apparently unarmed ) .