Where's Osama? (CNN Int'l)

[Roland99]

http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/04/26/schuster.column/

Musharraf told the BBC that Pakistani forces had come close to bin Laden: "There was a time when the dragnet had closed, and we thought we knew roughly the area where he possibly could be," he said. "That was, I think, some time back ... maybe about eight to 10 months back."

The Pakistani government launched a military campaign in the previously autonomous border area of South Waziristan during the last two years. There were numerous clashes, 48 by the government's count, between the military and what it called al Qaeda militants.

The result? More than 250 government troops were killed, according to a Pakistani official. But that campaign is over, and the troops are largely gone from the border area.

<...>

This time, the U.S. government has launched a media campaign in Pakistan, using radio, TV and print ads that call on Pakistanis to give up bin Laden and other leading al Qaeda figures, in exchange for millions of dollars of rewards ($25 million for bin Laden).

So far, there haven't been any takers.

No takers? You don't say??? Hmm...could it be because this administration has no clue as to the mentality, mindset, culture, etc. of the Middle East and SW Asia?


Naaaaahhhh

[ixion]

1. we knew roughly the area where he possibly could be

that sounds like a quote crafted by Rummy himself. :evilgrin:

[Pacifist Patriot]

3. Doesn't it though.

The possible WMD which are potentially in the likely area of....

[renaissanceguy]

23. Just like we knew where the WMD were.

All lies. And people keep buying it.


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[Pacifist Patriot]

2. Oh I don't know.

Don't sell yourself so short. I think you might be on to something. ;)

[AlCzervik]

4. Langley virginia?

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. Who has time for Osama with all the other distractions

chimp has invented lately? Proffered a bogus "can't win" nominee - bolton, Pushing "sure to be rejected" judicial appointments, Pushing for "sure to lose" Social Security idea.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

6. Bushco doesn't want Osama caught... They need the boogy man

to keep the American people scared and climbing into bed with moms and pops Neocon.

[Mr Rabble]

15. "caught" is a funny way of describing it

Reassigned is more like it. "Tim Osman" bin Laden will simply move on to his next mission, with full support from our government.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

18. Too fucking sad (close to the truth) to be funny.

*sigh*

These fuckers are playing America like a violin.

[ozymandius]

7. Which Osama?

Do they want fat Osama or skinny Osama? In each video he scarcely seems to be the same guy.

[UpInArms]

8. history flashback

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010917-3.html

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 17, 2001

excerpt:

But we're going to smoke them out. And we're adjusting our thinking to the new type of enemy. These are terrorists who have no borders. And, by the way, it's important for the world to understand that we know in America that more than just Americans suffered loss of life in the World Trade Center. People from all kinds of nationalities lost -- that's why the world is rallying to our call to defeat terrorism.

Many world leaders understand that that could have easily -- that the attack could have as easily happened on their land. And they also understand that this enemy knows no border. But they know what I know, that when we start putting the heat on those who house them, they will get them running. And once we get them running we have got a good chance of getting them. And that's exactly what our intent is.

The focus right now is on Osama bin Laden, no question about it. He's the prime suspect, and his organization. But there are other terrorists in the world. There are people who hate freedom. This is a fight for freedom. This is a fight to say to the freedom-loving people of the world: we will not allow ourselves to be terrorized by somebody who thinks they can hit and hide in some cave somewhere.

It's going to require a new thought process. And I'm proud to report our military, led by the Secretary of Defense, understands that; understands it's a new type of war, it's going to take a long time to win this war. The American people are going to have to be more patient than ever with the efforts of -- our combined efforts, not just ourselves, but the efforts of our allies, to get them running and find them and to hunt them down.

But as the Vice President said, you know, Osama bin Laden is just one person. He is representative of networks of people who absolutely have made their cause to defeat the freedoms that we take -- that we understand. And we will not allow them to do so.

Q Do you want bin Laden dead?

THE PRESIDENT: I want justice. There's an old poster out west, as I recall, that said, "Wanted: Dead or Alive."

...more...

and

http://www.rediff.com/us/2001/dec/29ny.htm

Bush again vows to capture Osama 'dead or alive'

President George W Bush on Friday vowed to capture Osama bin Laden 'dead or alive' and said the United States will keep the terror suspect on the run.

Bush, speaking at a news conference at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, said if bin Laden has fled to Pakistan, the US can count on the support of President Pervez Musharraf.

"We believe he (Musharraf) will help us, if in fact he (bin Laden) happens to be in Pakistan," said Bush.

"Who knows where he is. But one thing is for certain: He is on the losing side of a rout," he said.

He said, "The US is on the hunt and he knows that we are on the hunt. And I like our position better than his."

...more...

[jpak]

12. Well he WAS a Tora Bora - but Rummy outsourced the encirclement

and he got away...

[Gregorian]

9. Same place the 9/11 commission is.

In Bush's closet. (Lincoln bedroom, I think...)

[sabra]

10. This should be asked every single day!

[Roland99]

11. Good idea....just put it in my sig

[Roland99]

13. Osama Bin Laden Video Project Hits Production Snag

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/04/26/120011.php


:rofl:

[Dangerman]

14. Where's Osama?

Probably having some champagne and caviar in some god-forsaken hole.

[Blaq Dem]

16. He might be in Crawford, Texas living on Bush's ranch.

[Disturbed]

17. The Twilight Zone

Remember the debate where J, Kerry said that GW had stated that he no longer cared about finding Osama bin Laden? Bush replied that was false. Then the next day a video emerged where Bush said this very thing. Bush lied straight out about this yet around 49 Million Amerikans don't hold this liar accountable for anything.

[Roland99]

19. He was hiding under Prince Abdullah's robe

[brettdale]

20. Bin laden will never be caught

Bin laden will always be free, no one has a clue to where he is, he will never be caught. Bushy doesnt want him caught, he has way too much on the Bush family.

Can you imgaine if we had of spent the 165 billion on getting him instead of saddam. The family members of the 9/11 victims would be sleeping easier.

[renaissanceguy]

24. 49% of America would sleep easier

if an international terrorist weren't in the white house.


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[deadparrot]

21. Aw. That's cute.

They actually think our government gives a flying fuck where that PoS coward is.

Hee. Ignorance is bliss.

[0rganism]

22. He'll be around with his next hit single whenever bush needs him

Osama bin Laden is the gift that keeps on giving to bush.