There is an article on Yahoo today about CEO David Siegel, (the owner of Westgate Resorts), stating that he will probably have to lay off many workers and possibly even shut down his company if Obama is reelected and taxes raised.
For those who aren't familiar with the story you can read it here.
The article brings up the true point that David Siegel is NOT the best person to speak on managing money well or not overspending simply based on his history and extravagance. However, he is 100% right with his prediction. A company cannot survive being taxed to death and the email he sent is excellent! Although I don't agree with the part of his email that seems slightly whiny over how he eats, breathes, and dreams about the company, The average person is not going to feel bad for him. I can see why he felt it necessary to include it, to show his dedication and heart in the company but that's a sacrifice he makes to be where he is at and I'm sure the perks outweigh the benefits or he wouldn't be doing it. No one would. In spite of that portion, his email was dead on.
I'm happy to see this article! This is one of many companies in danger! Thousands of many who will lose their jobs. It's not just about free health care and making the rich pay a bigger share - you can't tax the rich to death and you can't expect the economy to NOT be affected. If businesses can't survive, workers can't survive, families can't survive. Think about the America you're leaving for your children.
I'm tired of so many people being mindless sheep to the slaughter when it comes to choosing leaders. WE GET TO CHOOSE OUR LEADERS. Do not take it lightly, many people do not have that option!
Personally, I do not like Romney but I like him better than Obama. I am wise enough to have researched what Obama believes and does and plans to do and who he accepts money from to the point that I know he is not the right man to lead our country.
I wish that everyone would make an educated voting decision based on what is best for the country as a whole. Based on what is best for the businesses of the country and the future generations. Perhaps I'm being too idealistic but I truly believe people can make a difference. Every vote counts and we can fix the economy.
Do not base your vote on one or two things, but educate yourself on both candidates and make the best decision for our country.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Chardon, Ohio - School Shooting
What happened at Chardon School is a tragedy. It's absolutely awful and it bothers me when people call the shooter a victim, it's insulting to the families of those with children in the hospital fighting to live. I'm not saying that bullying is ever OK, please don't misunderstand me. I know that kids can be cruel and it's wrong. At one point or another I think every child has been picked on, myself included. You're not going to be friends with everyone and not everyone is going to like you - just like there will be people that you don't like. That doesn't justify mistreating anyone, to any degree. It's not right and we need to fix it, but the truth is there are lots of kids who are picked on every day who would never dream of killing someone because of it. This wasn't a feud, the shooter didn't go in the school and confront a bully he's had issues with or repeatedly been abused by, he walked in and shot recklessly at groups of innocent students. This was premeditated, he bragged about it online and he wanted people to fear him. He wanted attention and to be remembered. What these shooters don't think about is the aftermath. They don't think about it because they don't care. Until they are sitting in cell at 17 and it hits them that they will probably never live outside of a cell again.
I heard a spokesman for the family of the shooter this morning on the radio state that he was "remorseful". Yes, I'm sure he is.
His actions speaks volumes to what damage he wanted to inflict. What is the progression from being picked on to wanting to be a murderer?
Another interesting thing about this student is that he has good grades, he wasn't struggling there, in fact he was known as a smart kid. He was also "Gothic", which by interpretation is usually someone who wants to be seen as different, and separate. On December 20th he wrote this chilling post on Facebook:
"Now! Feel death, not just mocking you. Not just stalking you but inside of you. Wriggle and writhe.Feel smaller beneath my might. Seizure in the Pestilence that is my scythe. Die, all of you,"
I find this very disturbing!
He lived with his grandparents who, I'm assuming but can't say for sure, were not aware of this posting, so where were his friends who saw this? The spokesman this morning also made a statement that there was no way this could have been predicted. I beg to differ.
There has got to be more courage in young people today, why didn't they inform the school? A counselor? Their own parent who could have contacted the grandparents and let them know or warned someone of how potentially dangerous this young man was BEFORE he acted on his threat.
A posting like this is not normal. It shocks me that no one was alarmed enough by it to do something. Whether it be reaching out to him, to his grandparents, to a school official, to the local police, ANYONE.
I hope that schools and students everywhere will learn from this and past shootings and realize that putting metal detectors in the entrances and sending a grief counselor in AFTER an incident are not enough. There needs to be communication and awareness before something tragic happens and before more lives are lost and ruined.
I hope you will keep the students and families of those hurt in this incident in your thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what they are going through. I cannot begin to understand all that is happening but I hope that this does not become a familiar headline. There has to be some prevention steps taken.
A Hero in the Midst of Terror: http://thestir.cafemom.com/in_the_news/133622/chardon_high_school_shooting_already
The Daily Record's article on the media being to blame (GREAT article!!):
WOIA News Report:
**Update: Current status is that three have passed away and one is home with her family now, there is only one remaining student in the hospital.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Health Care Reform Act's 3.8% Tax - Know Your Facts
"The PPACA creates a new Code Section 1411, which will generally impose a 3.8 percent tax on the lesser of "net investment income" or the excess of modified adjusted gross income over a "threshold amount" (generally, $250,000 for taxpayers filing a joint return, $125,000 for married taxpayers filing a separate return and $200,000 in all other cases). Net investment income generally means the excess of (i) interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, income from passive activities, income from trading financial instruments and commodities, and gain from the disposition of certain non-business property, over (ii) allowable deductions properly allocable to such income. In determining the amount of net investment income, special rules apply with respect to dispositions of equity interests in certain partnerships and S corporations, and to distributions from certain qualified plans. This additional tax applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012"
A lot of people have been talking, emailing, and warning each other about this part of the health care reform bill that passed seemingly, unnoticed. Today, I was "informed" via email that this was a "ploy to steal billions from unsuspecting homeowners". It is commonly explained as a sales tax but that is not correct, the best way to describe it would be a tax on profit. Basically, if you sell your home for a profit of more than $250,000.00 you will be required to pay a tax of 3.8%. The amount is $500,000.00 for couples selling a home. In reality, only a small percentage of Americans will be affected by this. The question then is, do you think it is right to be penalized for making a high profit.
Personally, I know that this tax will never apply to me however, I am able to look past myself and do believe that it is wrong. Based on the idea that no one should have to owe the government for making a large profit on their $400,000.00 home. However, this is not a perfect world and America is in a financial crisis. I do believe that compromises have to be made for sure and yes, certainly it is easy to say that those in the upper class should pay more than anyone else simply because, they can. Last time I checked though, they already do. So how far are we as a people willing to let that go? This was not something that was "snuck in", the America people have not had the "wool pulled over their eyes" by President Obama, this was open to the public and could have been discovered and researched by all. The problem is, no one thinks of that. No one cares until they are unhappy with something that effects them and then they decide to depict and study things. If even then, most of the time people never research things on their own, they simply hear about it from one of their friends and react how they are told based on the half-facts they were given. I'm sure we have all been guilty of that at one time or another, myself included.
I believe the majority of America needs to wake up and stop complaining about things after the fact. Actually research a candidate, bill, or issue for yourself before forming an opinion or making a decision, or God forbid, voting.
These are confusing times and we can't make decisions based on what we have been taught or what sounds good on the surface.
Learn about the Health Care Reform Bill:
http://www.healthreform.gov/index1.html
http://www.healthcare.gov/
Read the President's budget for the 2012 fiscal year:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/
"Top 10 Pros and Cons" of the Health Care Reform Bill:
http://healthcarereform.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003725
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:
http://ppaca.com/
Quote taken from the "Boulder Real Estate Blog" (http://www.boulder-buzz.com/health-care-bill-and-real-estate-tax/). Sources include Eons.com, (http://www.eons.com/groups/topic/2208705-REal-Estate-Sales-Tax?page=1), CNNMoney.com, (http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/22/news/economy/medicare_tax_increase/index.htm), sorry FOX fans... and, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&tkr=IP:US&sid=a70ouHuhCn5Y).
A lot of people have been talking, emailing, and warning each other about this part of the health care reform bill that passed seemingly, unnoticed. Today, I was "informed" via email that this was a "ploy to steal billions from unsuspecting homeowners". It is commonly explained as a sales tax but that is not correct, the best way to describe it would be a tax on profit. Basically, if you sell your home for a profit of more than $250,000.00 you will be required to pay a tax of 3.8%. The amount is $500,000.00 for couples selling a home. In reality, only a small percentage of Americans will be affected by this. The question then is, do you think it is right to be penalized for making a high profit.
Personally, I know that this tax will never apply to me however, I am able to look past myself and do believe that it is wrong. Based on the idea that no one should have to owe the government for making a large profit on their $400,000.00 home. However, this is not a perfect world and America is in a financial crisis. I do believe that compromises have to be made for sure and yes, certainly it is easy to say that those in the upper class should pay more than anyone else simply because, they can. Last time I checked though, they already do. So how far are we as a people willing to let that go? This was not something that was "snuck in", the America people have not had the "wool pulled over their eyes" by President Obama, this was open to the public and could have been discovered and researched by all. The problem is, no one thinks of that. No one cares until they are unhappy with something that effects them and then they decide to depict and study things. If even then, most of the time people never research things on their own, they simply hear about it from one of their friends and react how they are told based on the half-facts they were given. I'm sure we have all been guilty of that at one time or another, myself included.
I believe the majority of America needs to wake up and stop complaining about things after the fact. Actually research a candidate, bill, or issue for yourself before forming an opinion or making a decision, or God forbid, voting.
These are confusing times and we can't make decisions based on what we have been taught or what sounds good on the surface.
Learn about the Health Care Reform Bill:
http://www.healthreform.gov/index1.html
http://www.healthcare.gov/
Read the President's budget for the 2012 fiscal year:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/
"Top 10 Pros and Cons" of the Health Care Reform Bill:
http://healthcarereform.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003725
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:
http://ppaca.com/
Quote taken from the "Boulder Real Estate Blog" (http://www.boulder-buzz.com/health-care-bill-and-real-estate-tax/). Sources include Eons.com, (http://www.eons.com/groups/topic/2208705-REal-Estate-Sales-Tax?page=1), CNNMoney.com, (http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/22/news/economy/medicare_tax_increase/index.htm), sorry FOX fans... and, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&tkr=IP:US&sid=a70ouHuhCn5Y).
Friday, August 12, 2011
Sentencing of Anthony Sowell
Cuyahoga County Judge Dick Ambrose upheld the jury's recommendation today and sentenced convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell to death. Per the article on newsnet5.com by Jen Steer, (http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/crime/bodies_found/Judge-upholds-jurys-recommendation-sentences-Cleveland-serial-killer-Anthony-Sowell-to-death), "Sowell sat with his eyes closed during Friday's proceedings and refused to sign a form that says he is a registered Tier III sex offender." The article also mentions how Sowell was playing video games while the police were dragging the bodies from his house. The level of lack of remorse from this man is actually not surprising given the day we live in. He did however, offer an apology in hopes of avoiding the death penalty. an apology that wisely the judge did not take into consideration.
Judge Ambrose scheduled the execution date on the three-year anniversary of when the bodies were found.
The link below is to the video of Judge Ambrose sentencing Sowell:
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/crime/bodie
Judge Ambrose scheduled the execution date on the three-year anniversary of when the bodies were found.
The link below is to the video of Judge Ambrose sentencing Sowell:
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/crime/bodie
Monday, May 02, 2011
The Announcement of the Death of Osama Bin Laden
May 2nd, 2011
Last night reports broke out and President Obama confirmed they were true when he announced to the nation that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. It's been a time of celebrating for Americans from the moment the news broke out. A team of Navy Seals are to thank for their bravery and skills in the attack as well as a HUGE THANK YOU to all our service men and women who have been fighting in this war against terror! Finally the man responsible for orchestrating the 9/11 attacks has received justice.
I am thankful for the closure that this brings to so many Americans and survivors of that day but esp. for the families of those that lost their lives!!
Rejoicing after a decade: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden
Closure. Finally, something that many Americans had given up on.
Here are a few of the thoughts I've had or heard today.
1.) Why would they "bury the body at sea"?
We all know that had it been reversed, they would be parading the body thru the streets for weeks. Personally, I think that is revolting however, we should at least be able to see videos of the body being carried out or brought at least to our soil to be burned or disposed of. Per radio reports this morning the reasoning comes from the Muslim tradition of burying their dead at sea. CBSNEW€S posted this today, "Pentagon officials said Monday that bin Laden's body was be handled in accordance with Muslim traditions, which include strict rules on burial taking place within 24 hours after death." (See that article here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/02/501364/main20058795.shtml ) To this my reaction is w/out hesitation, WHY? Why would we worry about HIM and HIS religious traditions when we have THOUSANDS of people who have been waiting OVER A DECADE for this moment?
I agree with this question that this is the wrong thing to do and does give rise to suspicion over whether or not he truly is dead.
http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AtyAE0QU02ESV26fhu1CQ5ibvZx4;_ylu=X3oDMTN0dnVqNGhmBGEDMTEwNTAxIG5ld3MgYmluIGxhZGVuIHhvBGNjb2RlAwRjcG9zAzEEZwNpZC04Nzk5MARpbnRsA3VzBGl0YwMwBHBrZ3YDNjAEcG9zAzYEc2VjA3RkLXhvBHNsawNyZWwtdGl0bGUEdGVzdAMzNTEEd29lAzEyNzc2NzEx/SIG=122oma21u/EXP=1304424456/**http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden_burial
Per reports, they did take DNA from the body to dispel any rumors but really, that's not going to work. People want to SEE proof.
2.) Why haven't they released the photos?
Naturally you would think if there are photos, they would be shown. Also on the news radio broadcasts this morning, is the fact that no decision has been reached as to whether or not the photos will be released to the public. I am not one that thinks the public always needs to know everything, but this, needs to be shared.
3.) This does not mean that this is the end.
Obviously. Bin Laden has not even been leading al-Qaida for years and terrorism will continue to be a national threat. The United States has issued a Travel Warning to all American Citizens abroad but let's not be ignorant to the fact that terrorists are not just "abroad" they are in our borders and can attack any time that they choose. This goes for more than just America, al-Qaida groups can be found around the globe.You can not help but wonder what the retaliation to Bin Laden's death will be.
http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AjBFh3cGqv1Ak3ZJUMOUTGCbvZx4;_ylu=X3oDMTNvaDA2dWViBGEDMTEwNTAxIG5ld3MgYmluIGxhZGVuIHhvBGNjb2RlAwRjcG9zAzEEZwNpZC04Nzk5MARpbnRsA3VzBGl0YwMwBHBrZ3YDOTkEcG9zAzMEc2VjA3RkLXhvBHNsawNtb3JlBHRlc3QDMzUxBHdvZQMxMjc3NjcwNA--/SIG=152c63t7h/EXP=1304447002/**http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110502/ts_yblog_thelookout/could-bin-ladens-death-could-increase-risk-of-domestic-terrorism-attacks
According to NBC last night, within the next 60 days the first group of American soldiers is anticipated to be pulled out and brought home due to this.
4.) It's not really his body, they used "facial reconstruction" to make us think that the it was Bin Laden living there.
This came straight from a conspiracy theorist's mouth!! lol I don't even know what to say to that other than, that would be why we took DNA from the body to test and also I'd like to say, that would be insane.
5.) Why if he was in a house 8x's the size of all other houses in the city, with a huge thick brick wall and barbed wire across the top, did we just think to look for him there now?
Apparently the house was built in 2005, but Bin Laden did not move in until 2008. Enter U.S. surveillance...oh about.... 6 months ago. I agree, this is odd. I would also think that we would have our eyes on movement in Pakistan while looking for him however, you have to remember that Pakistan was not willing to help at all. With that hindrance also is the fact that we did not just go in and take over the city lol I'm not sure what people think goes on, but not that. Just to show how unwilling Pakistan and it's people were to help, I should mention that there was a 25 million dollar bounty on Osama Bin Laden's head that was being offered. I know if it were American's and there was a possibility that a wanted terrorist, a murderer of hundreds of men, women, and children was at large in our country AND there was a huge bounty on his head, DOG wouldn't even get the call before there would be hundreds of people searching the hills and mountains. At least, I would hope so. A reporter for FOX News stated that the Pakistan government was not informed of the U.S. plan to attack. There's a reason for that. Fox also reported that since 9/11 the U.S. has given about 2 billion dollars a year to Pakistan. That's slightly more than that 25 million dollar bounty... Our relationship with Pakistan has changed a lot in recent years. As much as I hate to take from Wikipedia..I'm going to. Simply because they put it simply and quickly:
"Prior to the September 11 attacks in 2001, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were key supporters of the Taliban in Afghanistan, as part of their "strategic depth" objective vis-a-vis India, Iran, Russia and to try to bring stability to Afghanistan after years of civil war following the Soviet withdrawal.
After 9/11, Pakistan, led by General Pervez Musharraf, reversed course under pressure from the United States and joined the "War on Terror" as a U.S. ally. Having failed to convince the Taliban to hand over bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda, Pakistan provided the U.S. a number of military airports and bases for its attack on Afghanistan, along with other logistical support. Since 2001, Pakistan has arrested over five hundred Al-Qaeda members and handed them over to the United States; senior U.S. officers have been lavish in their praise of Pakistani efforts in public while expressing their concern that not enough was being done in private. However, General Musharraf was strongly supported by the Bush administration – a common theme throughout Pakistan's relations with the U.S. has been U.S. support of military dictators to the detriment of democracy in Pakistan.
In return for their support, Pakistan had sanctions lifted and has received about $10 billion in U.S. aid since 2001, primarily military. In June 2004, President George W. Bush designated Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally,[1] making it eligible, among other things, to purchase advanced American military technology.
Pakistan has lost thousands of lives since joining the U.S. war on terror in the form of both soldiers and civilians, and is currently going through a critical period. Suicide bombs are now commonplace in Pakistan, whereas they were unheard of prior to 9/11. The Taliban have been resurgent in recent years in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have been created internally in Pakistan, as they have been forced to flee their homes as a result of fighting between Pakistani forces and the Taliban in the regions bordering Afghanistan and further in Swat. In addition, the economy is in an extremely fragile position.
A key campaign argument of U.S. President Barack Obama's was that the U.S. had made the mistake of "putting all our eggs in one basket" in the form of General Musharraf. Musharraf was eventually forced out of office under the threat of impeachment, after years of political protests by lawyers, civilians and other political parties in Pakistan. With President Obama coming into office, the U.S. is expected to triple non-military aid to Pakistan to $1.5 billion per year over 10 years, and to tie military aid to progress in the fight against militants. The purpose of the aid is to help strengthen the relatively new democratic government led by President Zardari and to help strengthen civil institutions and the general economy in Pakistan, and to put in place an aid program that is broader in scope than just supporting Pakistan's military."
Regardless of what people may say or think, the death of Bin Laden does not mean we will stop funding them. There are still more terrorists out there and al-queida members that they can help apprehend.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/world-alert-u-kills-osama-bin-laden-210350782.html
A couple of interesting things about the attack that killed Bin Laden according to NBC? One cowardly terrorist member used a woman as a human shield during the gunfire and All hard drives on the computers in the house? They were taken out and smashed to pieces.
Today's THV, How the attack happened: http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/155734/288/How-the-attack-on-Osama-bin-Laden-happened
Really I was not surprised to hear where he was "hiding". You have to think of his mentality. He is such a proud, narcissist of a human being there is no way that he would be living in a hole or in a bunker in the ground. This is one of the most evil, self-entitled men of history - It's only natural that he would be living in a huge house near the "West Point of Pakistan" surrounded by his most loyal followers.
So what were your first thoughts when you heard the news? Did you watch it or were you sleeping and have to hear about it the next day??
Do you believe it? Or are you unsure?
I would love to hear everyone's reactions!
Last night reports broke out and President Obama confirmed they were true when he announced to the nation that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. It's been a time of celebrating for Americans from the moment the news broke out. A team of Navy Seals are to thank for their bravery and skills in the attack as well as a HUGE THANK YOU to all our service men and women who have been fighting in this war against terror! Finally the man responsible for orchestrating the 9/11 attacks has received justice.
I am thankful for the closure that this brings to so many Americans and survivors of that day but esp. for the families of those that lost their lives!!
Rejoicing after a decade: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden
Closure. Finally, something that many Americans had given up on.
Here are a few of the thoughts I've had or heard today.
1.) Why would they "bury the body at sea"?
We all know that had it been reversed, they would be parading the body thru the streets for weeks. Personally, I think that is revolting however, we should at least be able to see videos of the body being carried out or brought at least to our soil to be burned or disposed of. Per radio reports this morning the reasoning comes from the Muslim tradition of burying their dead at sea. CBSNEW€S posted this today, "Pentagon officials said Monday that bin Laden's body was be handled in accordance with Muslim traditions, which include strict rules on burial taking place within 24 hours after death." (See that article here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/02/501364/main20058795.shtml ) To this my reaction is w/out hesitation, WHY? Why would we worry about HIM and HIS religious traditions when we have THOUSANDS of people who have been waiting OVER A DECADE for this moment?
I agree with this question that this is the wrong thing to do and does give rise to suspicion over whether or not he truly is dead.
http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AtyAE0QU02ESV26fhu1CQ5ibvZx4;_ylu=X3oDMTN0dnVqNGhmBGEDMTEwNTAxIG5ld3MgYmluIGxhZGVuIHhvBGNjb2RlAwRjcG9zAzEEZwNpZC04Nzk5MARpbnRsA3VzBGl0YwMwBHBrZ3YDNjAEcG9zAzYEc2VjA3RkLXhvBHNsawNyZWwtdGl0bGUEdGVzdAMzNTEEd29lAzEyNzc2NzEx/SIG=122oma21u/EXP=1304424456/**http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden_burial
Per reports, they did take DNA from the body to dispel any rumors but really, that's not going to work. People want to SEE proof.
2.) Why haven't they released the photos?
Naturally you would think if there are photos, they would be shown. Also on the news radio broadcasts this morning, is the fact that no decision has been reached as to whether or not the photos will be released to the public. I am not one that thinks the public always needs to know everything, but this, needs to be shared.
3.) This does not mean that this is the end.
Obviously. Bin Laden has not even been leading al-Qaida for years and terrorism will continue to be a national threat. The United States has issued a Travel Warning to all American Citizens abroad but let's not be ignorant to the fact that terrorists are not just "abroad" they are in our borders and can attack any time that they choose. This goes for more than just America, al-Qaida groups can be found around the globe.You can not help but wonder what the retaliation to Bin Laden's death will be.
http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AjBFh3cGqv1Ak3ZJUMOUTGCbvZx4;_ylu=X3oDMTNvaDA2dWViBGEDMTEwNTAxIG5ld3MgYmluIGxhZGVuIHhvBGNjb2RlAwRjcG9zAzEEZwNpZC04Nzk5MARpbnRsA3VzBGl0YwMwBHBrZ3YDOTkEcG9zAzMEc2VjA3RkLXhvBHNsawNtb3JlBHRlc3QDMzUxBHdvZQMxMjc3NjcwNA--/SIG=152c63t7h/EXP=1304447002/**http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110502/ts_yblog_thelookout/could-bin-ladens-death-could-increase-risk-of-domestic-terrorism-attacks
According to NBC last night, within the next 60 days the first group of American soldiers is anticipated to be pulled out and brought home due to this.
4.) It's not really his body, they used "facial reconstruction" to make us think that the it was Bin Laden living there.
This came straight from a conspiracy theorist's mouth!! lol I don't even know what to say to that other than, that would be why we took DNA from the body to test and also I'd like to say, that would be insane.
5.) Why if he was in a house 8x's the size of all other houses in the city, with a huge thick brick wall and barbed wire across the top, did we just think to look for him there now?
Apparently the house was built in 2005, but Bin Laden did not move in until 2008. Enter U.S. surveillance...oh about.... 6 months ago. I agree, this is odd. I would also think that we would have our eyes on movement in Pakistan while looking for him however, you have to remember that Pakistan was not willing to help at all. With that hindrance also is the fact that we did not just go in and take over the city lol I'm not sure what people think goes on, but not that. Just to show how unwilling Pakistan and it's people were to help, I should mention that there was a 25 million dollar bounty on Osama Bin Laden's head that was being offered. I know if it were American's and there was a possibility that a wanted terrorist, a murderer of hundreds of men, women, and children was at large in our country AND there was a huge bounty on his head, DOG wouldn't even get the call before there would be hundreds of people searching the hills and mountains. At least, I would hope so. A reporter for FOX News stated that the Pakistan government was not informed of the U.S. plan to attack. There's a reason for that. Fox also reported that since 9/11 the U.S. has given about 2 billion dollars a year to Pakistan. That's slightly more than that 25 million dollar bounty... Our relationship with Pakistan has changed a lot in recent years. As much as I hate to take from Wikipedia..I'm going to. Simply because they put it simply and quickly:
"Prior to the September 11 attacks in 2001, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were key supporters of the Taliban in Afghanistan, as part of their "strategic depth" objective vis-a-vis India, Iran, Russia and to try to bring stability to Afghanistan after years of civil war following the Soviet withdrawal.
After 9/11, Pakistan, led by General Pervez Musharraf, reversed course under pressure from the United States and joined the "War on Terror" as a U.S. ally. Having failed to convince the Taliban to hand over bin Laden and other members of Al Qaeda, Pakistan provided the U.S. a number of military airports and bases for its attack on Afghanistan, along with other logistical support. Since 2001, Pakistan has arrested over five hundred Al-Qaeda members and handed them over to the United States; senior U.S. officers have been lavish in their praise of Pakistani efforts in public while expressing their concern that not enough was being done in private. However, General Musharraf was strongly supported by the Bush administration – a common theme throughout Pakistan's relations with the U.S. has been U.S. support of military dictators to the detriment of democracy in Pakistan.
In return for their support, Pakistan had sanctions lifted and has received about $10 billion in U.S. aid since 2001, primarily military. In June 2004, President George W. Bush designated Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally,[1] making it eligible, among other things, to purchase advanced American military technology.
Pakistan has lost thousands of lives since joining the U.S. war on terror in the form of both soldiers and civilians, and is currently going through a critical period. Suicide bombs are now commonplace in Pakistan, whereas they were unheard of prior to 9/11. The Taliban have been resurgent in recent years in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have been created internally in Pakistan, as they have been forced to flee their homes as a result of fighting between Pakistani forces and the Taliban in the regions bordering Afghanistan and further in Swat. In addition, the economy is in an extremely fragile position.
A key campaign argument of U.S. President Barack Obama's was that the U.S. had made the mistake of "putting all our eggs in one basket" in the form of General Musharraf. Musharraf was eventually forced out of office under the threat of impeachment, after years of political protests by lawyers, civilians and other political parties in Pakistan. With President Obama coming into office, the U.S. is expected to triple non-military aid to Pakistan to $1.5 billion per year over 10 years, and to tie military aid to progress in the fight against militants. The purpose of the aid is to help strengthen the relatively new democratic government led by President Zardari and to help strengthen civil institutions and the general economy in Pakistan, and to put in place an aid program that is broader in scope than just supporting Pakistan's military."
Regardless of what people may say or think, the death of Bin Laden does not mean we will stop funding them. There are still more terrorists out there and al-queida members that they can help apprehend.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/world-alert-u-kills-osama-bin-laden-210350782.html
A couple of interesting things about the attack that killed Bin Laden according to NBC? One cowardly terrorist member used a woman as a human shield during the gunfire and All hard drives on the computers in the house? They were taken out and smashed to pieces.
Today's THV, How the attack happened: http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/155734/288/How-the-attack-on-Osama-bin-Laden-happened
Really I was not surprised to hear where he was "hiding". You have to think of his mentality. He is such a proud, narcissist of a human being there is no way that he would be living in a hole or in a bunker in the ground. This is one of the most evil, self-entitled men of history - It's only natural that he would be living in a huge house near the "West Point of Pakistan" surrounded by his most loyal followers.
So what were your first thoughts when you heard the news? Did you watch it or were you sleeping and have to hear about it the next day??
Do you believe it? Or are you unsure?
I would love to hear everyone's reactions!
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