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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2011-05-02 08:07 AM

If he is dead I am happy
Why glorify such an evil man
by saying you are sorry
he is dead

Boggles the mind

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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1 posted 2011-05-02 08:19 AM

Ditto! One less hater in the world

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dreamgal
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2 posted 2011-05-02 08:52 AM

I agree with you both.

JerryPat2
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3 posted 2011-05-02 08:55 AM

Thank you Lori and dreamgal, we are probably in the minority here.

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dreamgal
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4 posted 2011-05-02 08:58 AM

I doubt that Jerry

JerryPat2
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5 posted 2011-05-02 11:09 AM

Nobody else is saying anything, dreamgal, and that amounts to the same thing to me.

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dreamgal
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6 posted 2011-05-02 12:33 PM

No Jerry, maybe not here percisely but in the world as a whole its doubtful.

Dreamgal

JerryPat2
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7 posted 2011-05-02 12:43 PM

Those who are silent are the first to be shot.

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dreamgal
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8 posted 2011-05-02 12:49 PM

Jerry,

I think truly what people are feeling is
Of course no one wants another human being to die, were just glad he can no longer hurt anyone. Were glad that that kind of inhumanity is stopped.

JerryPat2
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9 posted 2011-05-02 12:59 PM

I wanted him to die, dreamgal.

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JamesMichael
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10 posted 2011-05-02 07:32 PM

Thank God for Navy Seals...James

JerryPat2
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11 posted 2011-05-02 07:47 PM

I'm not a praying man, but for that I'll say, Amen, James.

~ He is dead and I am proud of that fact. ~

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12 posted 2011-05-02 08:33 PM

I don't know of anyone who has said they are sorry he is dead, with the exception of his followers.

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13 posted 2011-05-02 08:34 PM

Jerry, before I read this, I had read several other comments and commentary. I didn't know what I would find here...and I am truly sorry I didn't come earlier.

Globally, Politically, Personally, I am sorry that words could not have replaced action prior to 9-11-01.

Unitedly, I am very proud of our services and all of the factions that are upholding one and another.

As my husband inferred earlier this evening, he hopes that "all of the SEALS should receive a commendation" and I could not disagree.

I know this sound like an undone waffle...but here I am hoping that his predecessors won't bring more harm for the "cause" of this celebration, if you know what, and how I mean, this sentiment.

I don't believe it's over.

And I will continue to pray for those who set their lives before their government, and ahead of their politics. They are the Brave.

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14 posted 2011-05-02 08:38 PM

P.S. So everyone should now if you didn't before now about me? It's so very difficult to throw a stone. I know, because I've had many leveled at me...and for things I've never done.

I want justice, I also want humanity to rule...

tis a tough world out there, so ignore me as you will.

JerryPat2
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15 posted 2011-05-02 08:57 PM

Of course it isn't over, Sunshine. It is never going to be over until we learn how to fight this war and not play games with our armed service men and women. We try to "play by the rules," when in fact, in war, there are no rules. Unfortunately, it is kill or be killed. I have no illusions about this evil man's death. There will be repercussions tried no doubt, but what are we supposed to do, let the bastard live because we are afraid of what will happen if we take him out? To live in fear is not living. Europe is a prime example of living in fear, and allowing the Muslims to actually affect the way they rule and parts of their laws. If anyone does not believe that there is World War III going on they are going to have a huge shock coming. If everything that has happened since the Twin Towers, and many things even before, doesn't bring them to their senses nothing will. All the "can't we all just get along and be humane to each other" is, unfortunately so much poppycock. It is never going to happen. Mankind can be generous, loving and wonderful people who are prone to stepping back when someone spits in their face, Next time he has to pick himself up off the ground because he's been knocked down. Each time things escalate until, finally, if the man doesn't retaliate in a way the offender can understand it will never stop.

I love you and where you are coming from Sunshine, but these are my thoughts.

~ He is dead and I am proud of that fact. ~

JerryPat2
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16 posted 2011-05-02 09:01 PM

I read what you wrote Owl. My God, do you really believe what you said? There are MANY women who are proud that bastard is dead as I am. You just hardly see them on the poetry sites. They are here too, but they tend to be silent.

~ He is dead and I am proud of that fact. ~

Alison

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17 posted 2011-05-03 12:20 PM

Jerry,

I don't take exception to your poem. I take exception to comments like this.

quote:
Thank you Lori and dreamgal, we are probably in the minority here.

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Nobody else is saying anything, dreamgal, and that amounts to the same thing to me.

and the one about the silent being the first to be shot.  I don't feel a need to spew all my thoughts and opinions on a poetry board.  I have shared my thoughts with my family and friends that I sit down and have coffee with face to face.  Many people don't come on boards like PiP and share political thoughts.

Like Jimmy, I mourn lives lost.  I mourn innocence lost.  I mourn freedoms lost.  I am not sorry that Osama bin Laden is dead, but I won't celebrate his death or give it much thought.  I don't think he is worth my emotions.  Am I blind to world issues?  No.  I don't believe that I am.

Time will tell what the long-term results will come from his death.  I long for the end of the wars that we are part of.  I applaud the Navy Seals who did their job.  I wait to see what the future holds and I pray that we can continue to hold our country together.

Alison

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18 posted 2011-05-03 01:09 AM

Well said, Alison.

dreamgal
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19 posted 2011-05-03 07:19 AM

decided not to post

JerryPat2
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20 posted 2011-05-03 07:29 AM

Allison, I would not have said one word about all of this had not Owl put her apology on.
Still, I have my feeling, and it seems you have yours.

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21 posted 2011-05-03 09:31 AM

Jerry, everyone is entitled to their thoughts.

I'm glad we can appreciate one another in spite of our differences, as there are so many other things to be enjoyed together.

JamesMichael
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22 posted 2011-05-03 07:17 PM

I should have said thank God for Navy SEALS...James

JerryPat2
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23 posted 2011-05-03 07:21 PM

I knew you had capitalized SEALS in your thoughts, James.

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24 posted 2011-05-03 07:30 PM

For Jerry, et al,

The hungriest shark will spit him out.

JerryPat2
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25 posted 2011-05-03 07:31 PM

Yes, Marcia.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance. ~

JerryPat2
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26 posted 2011-05-03 07:32 PM

Yes, Marcia.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance. ~

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