Another one bites the dust...

[IndySSD]

Anwar Al Awfaki killed...

Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen - CBS News

Anwar al-Awlaki who was born a US citizen and joined the Extremist Muslims was killed. Apparently this guy is credited within Al Quada as being the mastermind for several attacks on the US.

 

[60Driver]

Beat me to it! Looks like some Pred or Reaper Drivers earned their pay!

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

The world just got slightly better.
No more YouTube rants.
No more radicalization of asshats in the US.

Momentum in clearing up the most wanted room is building.

 

[jmiller676]

 

[Birds Away]

Bravo Zulu to those involved.

 

[Constructionist]

Unfortunately he's now a martyr and all his BS is still on the Internet. I'm thrilled he's burning in hell but unfortunately we have many more to a******s to ventilate before we really make any progress.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Great job! Keep it up boys!

 

[WWIIIDefender]

I don't like this precedence assasinating american citizens without due process is not a good thing.

 

[IndySSD]

I don't like this precedence assasinating american citizens without due process is not a good thing.

If you formally revoke your citizenship are you still entitled to the rights you were born with?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I don't like this precedence assasinating american citizens without due process is not a good thing.

If we are talking about SWAT teams shooting mothers with infants in their arms because the husband is alleged not to have paid a $5 tax, I agree. Or, if Johnny Law slams some random dude walking down the street in Seattle, I agree. Or, if the Sheriff has ordered speeders shot on sight in Wheatfield County, Nebraska.

However, this is a different venue and different rules of engagement.

 

[CarmelHP]

I don't like this precedence assasinating american citizens without due process is not a good thing.

American citizens on foreign shores propagandizing for a foreign enemy assisting them in waging war upon the United States, not a problem blowing them to hell.

 

[bigg cheese]

I don't agree with Ron Paul on many things, but I do here -- he has a right to due process

 

[chraland51]

I do not know if picking off one at a time every few months or so is actually doing anything more than making us think that we are making progress. For those of you that have ever watched a flock of Canada geese flying overhead, you have probably seen that when the apparent leader drops out for some reason, another in the group just takes his place almost immediately. Sure, we may pick off the guys getting all the publicity, but are we really making any true progress?

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I do not know if picking off one at a time every few months or so is actually doing anything more than making us think that we are making progress. For those of you that have ever watched a flock of Canada geese flying overhead, you have probably seen that when the apparent leader drops out for some reason, another in the group just takes his place almost immediately. Sure, we may pick off the guys getting all the publicity, but are we really making any true progress?

I see your point but I contend that while they are a small portion of the whole, and they will be quickly replaced by another "body", these high profile individuals (like this dude and Bin Laden) are moral, emotional and most importantly, spiritual leaders. That kind of "clout" with the followers isn't easily replaced.

 

[jmiller676]

Treason.
trea·son (tr

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n)
n. 1. Violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies.
2. A betrayal of trust or confidence.


treason - definition of treason by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

 

[60Driver]

While IANAL, I do have more than a passing familiarity with various current ROE. Depending on interpretation of the Geneva Conventions (that the Taliban or AQ and Associated movements including AQAP do not adhere to) he was either an "enemy combatant" or "unlawful combatant"

"Enemy combatant’ shall mean an individual who was part of or supporting Taliban or al Qaeda forces, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners. This includes any person who has committed belligerent act or has directly supported hostilities in aid of enemy combat forces"
23 October 2008 US District Court Judge Richard J. Leon

The man provided at a minimum advice and direction to Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and Nidal Hassan who attempted to and successfully killed American non-combatants and combatants. He was a Traitor and a Terrorist, and posed a continued direct threat to our nation and people and others.

Bottom line I would clear those Pred Drivers "Hot" any day of the week in 2 seconds flat, and twice on Sunday, with the ROE to back it up!

Nice shooting gents, buy you a beverage of choice if I ever get the chance!

 

[Expat]

I don't agree with Ron Paul on many things, but I do here -- he has a right to due process

You and the rest of the Paulites really talk that up too about this tragic death. I am sure you will help his poll numbers.

 

[CarmelHP]

I don't agree with Ron Paul on many things, but I do here -- he has a right to due process

He got the process that was due in his situation. He was not in custody, he was not on U.S. soil and he was acting as an agent of a foreign enemy. There was no other process due him.

 

[bigg cheese]

Unless he was an "active shooter," doesn't he get due process?

I do rather resent being called a Paulite -- nothing could be further from the truth. I don't believe he'd do anything unconstitutional, but I won't vote for him -- Ever.

he's got too many conspiracy theories and an uncontrolled imagination.

 

[CarmelHP]

Unless he was an "active shooter," doesn't he get due process?

He got due process. There was no more process due him in this situation. You don't seem able to grasp this fact.