Well, let the freak-out begin. Per MSNBC President Obama has decided not to release pictures of Osama.
The president has decided not to release photographs of Osama bin Laden's body, according to a senior White House official.
I've spent some time over at The Blaze (forgive me Kos, for I have sinned), and I can tell you this will send them into Full Metal Freak-Out mode.
The conspiracy talk is running wild - and the "deather" movement will define the next couple months.
I suggest these folks sign up to personally notify the next of kin of all American soldiers who might be killed as a result of the release of these pictures.
Good on Obama.
Edit:
Per Jed on the Frontpage:
HuffPost's Sam Stein, on Twitter, quotes Obama as telling 60 Minutes: "The risks of release outweigh the benefits. Conspiracy theorists.. will just claim [they] are doctored anyway."
I have been in a couple of flame wars (ahem - discussions) with some Right Wingers about this.
Me: Why do you need to see the pics?
RW: Because Obama is a liar.
Me: Why do you think he's a liar?
RW: Because he faked his birth certificate.
Me: So, don't you think it would be easy for Obama to fake a picture?
RW: Because Obama is a liar.
Edit:
More from MSNBC:
What Obama said...
"The risks of release outweigh the benefits," he said. "Conspiracy theorists around the world will just claim the photos are doctored anyway, and there is a real risk that releasing the photos will only serve to inflame public opinion in the Middle East."
"Imagine how the American people would react if Al Qaida killed one of our troops or military leaders, and put photos of the body on the internet," he continued. "Osama bin Laden is not a trophy - he is dead and let's now focus on continuing the fight until Al Qaida has been eliminated."
Edit (with extra craziness):
Here's a few quotes from The Blaze (Glenn's website)...
Of course they won’t show the pictures of his dead body not until they are finished with him at CAMP WATERBOARD. Anyone who thinks the military is so stupid as to kill someone who is unarmed and know more about the terrorist plots and cells around the world is an idiot. Usama has been captured he has been reported dead and when the NSA finishes with their enhansed questioning he will be dead. But those pictures won’t come out for months.
CatB: While he may.. the last oredeal sort of back fired eventhough the information that the birth certificate is a fake is slowly leaking out.. It still gave the Media an opportunity to pounce and they made the best of it.
Regardless they need to show the damn pictures! Bottom line. No conspiracy no questioning but as an American our Money paid for this operation and it is our to behold! We are not a closed society. We do not have handlers to do what’s best for us.. My goodness this ** me off.
Liar.
You don’t have any pictures.
You don’t have any body.
You don’t have any credibility.
And neither does Beck for carrying the propaganda for you.
Hey Mr. Obama – How about American sensibilities? You are always so kind and thoughtful about the feelings of muslims. Do you care at all about us? I don’t need proof of death. I believe he’s dead. I want to see it with my own eyes. For some reason I don’t trust your word.
I hear you are going to Ground Zero for the first time since you took office. Are you going to gloat about “your” victory? It was an American victory you moron. That is hallowed ground you are about to campaign on. God Almighty what is wrong with this president? Forget the birth certificate nonsense I am wondering if he is even human.
That's just on the first page of comments. That's enough.