It's great that we finally nabbed Osama Bin Laden. It's a shame that it took 10 years and two presidential administrations. It's interesting that some Republicans are already fretting about the boost that this may give President Obama's re-election chances, but on that issue, I'm not overly concerned that it's going to be an issue. We didn't get Bin Laden because of Obama's strategy succeeding where Bush's failed. And if we have $6 gas next November, who will even remember that Bin Laden was killed on Obama's watch?
But I digress.
I'm more interested in what this means for the future security of America, and where we go next in our struggle to defend our way of life against terrorists. Now that even Superman has abandoned the "American Way," what's next?
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I think the next 30 days will be interesting in regards to whether or not Al Qaeda has the ability to hit back. If they want to remain relevant, I would think that a big attack is a necessity.
That being said, terrorism is definitely a mythical hydra. There are a ton of heads and we have to remain vigilant to fight them all. However, the current instability in middle eastern governments may benefit our own security. I am intrigued by what we see happen in the remaining months of 2011.
Last night was a great night for this country. People from both sides of the aisle were able to mutually celebrate the accomplishment of a goal that has been almost 10 years in the making.
That said, I worry, like Mr. Bees at the probability of a terrorist response. Though the United States is prepared, there is legitimate concern of terrorists seeking new ways to get revenge for the death of Bin Laden, whether it be through railways (which are less secure) or technology. I hope for all our sake that the government is prepared for the backlash.
Obama's timing could not have been better and it certainly is another large feather in his cap come 2012.
Until Next Time,
A Concerned Colonial
I guess Ellen must be sleeping through all of this. Crickets over at her blog.
Hey, CC, I beg to differ. If gas is hovering around $6.00 a gallon what went down last night in Pakistan won't be at issue. We are FAR from out of the dangers of Islamic terrorism. In the end voters will be voting on how it affects each one's ability to live and to pay bills at the end of a month.
Wow, the peaceniks over at Ellen's finally woke up and are decriying the inhumane treatment of simply blowing away the guy who murdered 3,000 people.
http://ellenofthetenth.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-blog-osama-bin-laden.html
Wow, the peaceniks over at Ellen's finally woke up and are decriying the inhumane treatment of simply blowing away the guy who murdered 3,000 people.
http://ellenofthetenth.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-blog-osama-bin-laden.html
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