Al Zarqawi "knew what hit him".

[Keli]

Honestly, I'm glad this guy is out of the business of chopping off the heads of innocent victims to advance his political goals but I don't rejoice in his death exactly. Just in the cessation of his horrific, terrorist acts.

If that could have been accomplished by other means then it would have been just as good to me. And I couldn't care less whether he knew it was us taking him out or not.

 

[disneyfan67]

You couldn't even wait until someone posted a dissenting opinion? You had to present the "other side"s feelings yourself?

Or were you just dying to a little more?

BTW, I was glad to hear the news. But it's comments like these that unnecessarily start up more political battling.

I have really no clue what you're talking about. Other side's feelings?? I presented no one's feelings except for my own. I felt sad to see some on the news and on the websites that I visit (including this one) and saw and heard some opinions that were just shocking, to tell the truth. Is it stirrng the pot to write how I felt last night and this morning, about a very bad person finally getting justice he deserved? There comes a time when politics have to put on the back burner and there should be almost a universal sigh of relief when a terrible excuse of a human being like Zarqawi leaves the world, forever. I saw some replies that shocked and saddened me and I didn't understand it.

Like in August of 1945 when Hitler commited suicide, reguardless of where you stand in politics, religion, or your feelings on war in general, it was a good thing that he died. That's the same way I feel about Zarqawi and this feeling had nothing to do with GWB. I was proud for our troops and glad for the world in general. Like I was when Clinton helped remove that murderous thug in Kosovo in the early part of 1999.

 

[eclectics]

I don't think anyone is reacting like this is a football game. But honestly - I am rooting for the USA. I stand behind our military 150% I am pro-victory. Just the same as I would get angry & upset when Zarqawi and his ilk would behead innocents, and vicously murder innocents all the time. We're just proud of our military's great accomplishment and that a murderous monster no longer walks the earth. Nothing wrong with showing pride and happiness that WE got the bad guy.

While I agree with what you say, you shouldn't (not you personally), on the other hand make less of folks that don't happen to wear their patriotism on their sleeve, and while are happy that a murderous monster is gone, also see the rough road ahead and are being realists in their concerns about what lies ahead. That doesn't make them any less American and they shouldn't be someone to feel "sad" over because they are not outwardly rejoicing.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Ahhhhh, the old proverb stands out to be true, "you sow what you reap."

Well, I bet you there wasn't 72 virgins waiting for him, or he would have not wanted to get off the gurney so fast!

 

[AnaheimGirl]

Sadly,there's some in this country that aren't happy that a murderous thug like him is gone. There is a "blame America for everything mentality" and they find no happiness when something good happens, like this thug leaving the planet, forever. I saw some of the replies on another thread and while I knew people like that exsisted, it shocks you just the same. I just don't get that type of mentality and the hate that goes with it. If you can't be happy for your country when something good or postive happens, then you have issues. No matter what some will say, the world is better off without Al Zarqawi killing innocent people.

Hate?? That's an interesting way to describe people who don't rejoice at the loss of a life.

Don't get me wrong, I'm tickled pink that Al Zarqawi has been killed. I wish it had been a slower and more agonizing death for the scum. But I realize that comes from my hatred of the man. I am always impressed by those so peaceful that they cannot rejoice in the death of a human being, no matter how despicable. To me, that's a sign of love, not hate.

BTW, I only skimmed the other thread, so forgive me if I misinterpreted who you are talking about. But I saw no one claim that this killing was not a positive thing.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

Sadly,there's some in this country that aren't happy that a murderous thug like him is gone. There is a "blame America for everything mentality" and they find no happiness when something good happens, like this thug leaving the planet, forever. I saw some of the replies on another thread and while I knew people like that exsisted, it shocks you just the same. I just don't get that type of mentality and the hate that goes with it. If you can't be happy for your country when something good or postive happens, then you have issues. No matter what some will say, the world is better off without Al Zarqawi killing innocent people.

Who?!?!? As a liberal upper west side dem, I know of not one person is not thrilled that this scumbag is gone. I agree with what Bob Slydell said, that instead of waiting for someone to disagree, you simply decided to just throw out a dig at those who disagree with President Bush, I guess in an attempt to mix it up with noone in particular. What takes the cake is that you then claim to hold some sort of political moral highground by stating that you even supported Prez Clinton...

That's the problem with some people...even in situations where 99.9% of the people are happy with a result, some feel a unavoidable urge to point out what's wrong with the .01% in an attempt to, I don't know, feel better about themselves, or stir up debate...who knows?

 

[Honu]

This board scares me sometimes. Sorry, I don't condone murder, even of bad people.

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

You couldn't even wait until someone posted a dissenting opinion? You had to present the "other side"s feelings yourself?

Sorry, I'm a little late.

I'm not happy anyone is dead. I am happy that someone who organizes horrible acts is no longer able to. I'm happy that there won't be a drawn out trial at our expense, I'm happy that we don't have to pay for his upkeep in jail. But I'm not happy anyone is dead. I'm not going to go around saying HOORAY for America! We killed someone! For if I do that then I am no better than the people who are killing us.

Flame me if you want. I really don't care what a bunch of people on the internet who would never say those things to my face say to me online.

 

[flatline]

I'm extremely happy he was coherent and had to face the realization he was dying.

 

[m&m's mom]

Who?!?!? As a liberal upper west side dem, I know of not one person is not thrilled that this scumbag is gone. I agree with what Bob Slydell said, that instead of waiting for someone to disagree, you simply decided to just throw out a dig at those who disagree with President Bush, I guess in an attempt to mix it up with noone in particular. What takes the cake is that you then claim to hold some sort of political moral highground by stating that you even supported Prez Clinton...

That's the problem with some people...even in situations where 99.9% of the people are happy with a result, some feel a unavoidable urge to point out what's wrong with the .01% in an attempt to, I don't know, feel better about themselves, or stir up debate...who knows?

I think that poster was referring to the other thread where there were a couple of people who I viewed as a blow against America and appeared less than thrilled.

I absolutely rejoice in his death but I live in Texas and we take the carrying out the death penalty seriously.

 

[disneyfan67]

Who?!?!? As a liberal upper west side dem, I know of not one person is not thrilled that this scumbag is gone. I agree with what Bob Slydell said, that instead of waiting for someone to disagree, you simply decided to just throw out a dig at those who disagree with President Bush, I guess in an attempt to mix it up with noone in particular. What takes the cake is that you then claim to hold some sort of political moral highground by stating that you even supported Prez Clinton...

That's the problem with some people...even in situations where 99.9% of the people are happy with a result, some feel a unavoidable urge to point out what's wrong with the .01% in an attempt to, I don't know, feel better about themselves, or stir up debate...who knows?

Let me try and clear this up for you. I'm a indepedent conservative who puts my country first and is middle of the road on a fair amount of issues. I think that Zarqawi death is not only a good thing for America and the war, but for the rest of the world in general. Just like in 1999 when that monster Slobodan Milošević was stopped. I knew people at the time who were against that action just because it was Clinton and they hated him. I remember the debates I had with some people on the AOL chat rooms I used to be part of. That's the point I was trying to make. In no way did I turn that into a "support GWB comment". I made sure to stay clear of that issue because my pride and support is for America, the Armed Forces and the great job they are doing. Nothing else, so please don't put words in my mouth.

I know what I saw and heard on several outlets radio,internet, etc,and I just commented on it. Excuse me for thinking it was in poor taste. I even saw a thread on these boards start to go that way. I put my country first when it comes to matters like this, reguardless of who's in charge of the WH. That's the point I was making with Snappy.

 

[jennobrn01]

YESSSSS!!!

Another evil, evil man gone!

 

[sodaseller]

Sadly,there's some in this country that aren't happy that a murderous thug like him is gone. There is a "blame America for everything mentality" and they find no happiness when something good happens, like this thug leaving the planet, forever. I saw some of the replies on another thread and while I knew people like that exsisted, it shocks you just the same. I just don't get that type of mentality and the hate that goes with it. If you can't be happy for your country when something good or postive happens, then you have issues. No matter what some will say, the world is better off without Al Zarqawi killing innocent people.

Flame me all you want (and you know who are) but I was glad to see this victory for America, Iraq, and the world in general. I will never let politics put me in a postion to hate my country when something good happens, no matter who's in charge. I didn't do it when Clinton was in charge and had some victories and I won't do it now. I'm glad that Zarqawi is gone and I'm hoping that OBL is next in line.

Who are these legions of those unhappy about this?
The legions of straw, sharply slain

 

[disneyfan67]

I think that poster was referring to the other thread where there were a couple of people who I viewed as a blow against America and appeared less than thrilled.

I absolutely rejoice in his death but I live in Texas and we take the carrying out the death penalty seriously.

Exactly!

I was refering to that thread and a couple other outlets that I go to. I know what I saw and I felt I had a right to comment on it.

 

[sodaseller]

Thankfully, somone is willing to stand up to the legions of Mexican Zarqawi supporters who invade our nation to promote gay marriage and burn flags!

 

[KarenC]

I'm cautiously optimistic that the death of this larger-than-life terrorist will help the situation in Iraq. I pray that he doesn't become perceived as a martyr and that his death doesn't inspire his followers to kill more people. I fear that the real problems in Iraq are now inter-sect violence separate and apart from al qaeda. There's still a long way to go so it's hard for me to be "happy" with this news. As much as I think the war in Iraq was the wrong thing to do, I'll be very happy if I'm proven wrong and Iraq becomes a model for peace and democracy in the middle east.

 

[DawnCt1]

Let me try and clear this up for you. I'm a indepedent conservative who puts my country first and is middle of the road on a fair amount of issues. I think that Zarqawi death is not only a good thing for America and the war, but for the rest of the world in general. Just like in 1999 when that monster Slobodan Milošević was stopped. I knew people at the time who were against that action just because it was Clinton and they hated him. I remember the debates I had with some people on the AOL chat rooms I used to be part of. That's the point I was trying to make. In no way did I turn that into a "support GWB comment". I made sure to stay clear of that issue because my pride and support is for America, the Armed Forces and the great job they are doing. Nothing else, so please don't put words in my mouth.

I know what I saw and heard on several outlets radio,internet, etc,and I just commented on it. Excuse me for thinking it was in poor taste. I even saw a thread on these boards start to go that way. I put my country first when it comes to matters like this, reguardless of who's in charge of the WH. That's the point I was making with Snappy.

You are not alone. I have heard the comments as well. In fact, Nick Berg's father was rather "out there". I guess we could attribute his comments to psychotic depression.

 

[JennyMominRI]

Good news! Not only did we get the slime ball, but he knew what him. After he was mortally wounded and Iraqi security forces arrived and put him on a stretcher, he was alive and conscious. American soldiers arrived, he recognized them and tried to roll off of the gurney. I hope the last face he saw was an American GI!!!

LIke I said in another thread,a sipmle death by bomb was too good for someone like him.. I'm glad he suffered. I'm not proud that I'm glad, but the fact is,I am. I hope this leads to some stability in Iraq.

 

[rayelias]

This board scares me sometimes. Sorry, I don't condone murder, even of bad people.

I don't condone murder.

But, I consider the definition of murder to be the taking of an INNOCENT life, or to kill unlawfully.

The commandment is NOT "Thou shalt not kill," it's "Thou shalt not MURDER."

Big difference.

I'm glad we KILLED him.

 

[rayelias]

You are not alone. I have heard the comments as well. In fact, Nick Berg's father was rather "out there". I guess we could attribute his comments to psychotic depression.

Be careful, apparently you're not allowed to contradict any left-wing nut jobs political views if they ever lost a family member to anything remotely related to any decision that George Bush made.

Didn't you read the rules?

This goes for Nick Berg, Cindy Sheehan, and anyone who lost a relative on 9/11 who doesn't like GWB.