Bin Laden is dead!

[SPTO]

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Did it mention a helicopter? I saw some random blurb about them losing their helicopter during the fight, not sure if that was true

A helicopter went down (not sure if it was mechanical or shot down) and they burned it to shreds after completing the mission.

[jmood88]

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Did it mention a helicopter? I saw some random blurb about them losing their helicopter during the fight, not sure if that was true

I think I heard something about their helicopter crashing but I'm not sure if it was for this or something else.

[dan_457]

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Did it mention a helicopter? I saw some random blurb about them losing their helicopter during the fight, not sure if that was true

They've said it might've been a mechanical issue.

[PVarck31]

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I thought that was for the Iraq war?

I think you are right. I was thinking it was for the whole thing.

[rspencer86]

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I love this picture so much:

[Marino]

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Did it mention a helicopter? I saw some random blurb about them losing their helicopter during the fight, not sure if that was true

I heard they had 2 helicopters but blew one of them up, "staged it as a plane crash" so that the enemy wouldn't get any intel.

[bostonsports]

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I think I heard something about their helicopter crashing but I'm not sure if it was for this or something else.

I believe it was a pakistan helicopter, at least thats what the guys on cnn said a couple of hours ago

[Whitesox]

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While I tend to agree with your overall point about hyperbole, I think what separates the two is that 9/11 was an unprovoked (unless you count "being American" as provocation) attack directed at not only government/military, but civilians as well. I'm certainly not saying Pearl Harbor was "provoked" but it was aimed at more than simply just attacking America.

And while, yes, it did drag us into the Pacific, America's involvement was something that was wanted for some time before that. Plus, if we are counting resulting action, we all know what 9/11 drug us into and the death toll for Americans has sadly climbed and climbed there as well.

I guess my point is, it serves nothing to try to rank the two and I don't think it's too far out there for someone to feel that 9/11 is the worst. Both were MAJOR American tragedies, and I don't think it's unreasonable for people to view this as the most significant tragedy in America, especially when you consider that it's impact is still felt today.

Anyway, certainly good news tonight. While it's actual impact on terrorism may be little, just the symbolism alone is a victory here.

While we have lost people in the middle east as a result, it is a pittance compared to our losses in the Pacific.

I can understand that these are both major tragedies, but I personally think it's slightly hyperbolic to consider 9/11 the largest tragedy. Only my personal opinion, though, not trying to dwarf the impact of it.

[lilbiggio]

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Im thrilled, not just thrilled incredibly happy.it seems a little wierd that the whole world is celibrating a death, but its deffently something to be excited about.

half the world is asleep right now.. lol people going to wake up like WTF?!!!


This is history in the making.. people not wanting to celebrate a death is on them, but this is huge news and is going to set in motion a lot of world events...

[bostonsports]

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half the world is asleep right now.. lol people going to wake up like WTF?!!!


This is history in the making.. people not wanting to celebrate a death is on them, but this is huge news and is going to set in motion a lot of world events...

I know, sometimes I forget that were not all on the same time zone. Its pritty hyped up right now, but I bet over the next week as more details get released this will be one of the biggest news storys in us history. Im just incredibly thrilled right now.

[mgoblue21]

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Here are some details on the whole thing:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42853221/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

[bostonchipster]

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http://twitter.com/#!/ReallyVirtual

this guy was tweeting during the entire thing without knowing how big it was.

[BlueNGold]

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No joke. You've got one shot at it and your life is on the line. Talk about being clutch.

Clutch slider was up to 100, but ain't no comeback AI for those ****ers.

[Bellsprout]

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[Bellsprout]

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Clutch slider was up to 100, but ain't no comeback AI for those ****ers.

You are on fire tonight, Canadian.