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Raiders knew bin Laden raid was one-shot deal
2011-05-17
The most detailed description I've seen yet.
Posted by:tu3031

#6  Besides, I heard it was a two shot deal.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2011-05-17 18:58  

#5  Read like someone put together all the statements, filled in some blanks, and forgot to pay mick the mouse royalties.

Uncle O does not spike the football. He does uncontested layups and still manages needing stitches.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2011-05-17 14:02  

#4  If nothing else is true in this article, I hope the Geronimo reference is. If so, I'm sure we'll wait for eternity for an apology from all the outraged grievance mongers. That, or let's pile on the grievances for the code names A through F.
Posted by: Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division   2011-05-17 13:47  

#3  What exactly does that mean?

SNL was right; BO wants to keep fist pumping.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2011-05-17 13:24  

#2  A telling statement, and it rings true:

The decision to launch on that particular moonless night in May came largely because too many American officials had been briefed on the plan. U.S. officials feared if it leaked to the press, bin Laden would disappear for another decade.
Posted by: Glenmore   2011-05-17 13:14  

#1  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to describe a classified operation.

What exactly does that mean? It's OK to blow the details of a classified operation as long as you do it anonymously?
Posted by: Matt   2011-05-17 12:30  

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