tunaplanet 0 #1 April 17, 2004 Rantisi, leader of the Hamas was killed in an attack while he was in his car. Initial reports said it was a car bomb but now CNN is reporting that it appears to be from an air attack, likely a helicopter. It appears Israel is responsible. News and facts still coming in. This is huge news. Retalliation from this will be severe. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #2 April 17, 2004 Rantisi took over when the founder of Hamas was assassinated a month ago. If Israel keeps it up, no one will want the job. The retirement package isnt very good. HOORAY FOR ISRAEL....NICE GOING. Bill Cole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #3 April 17, 2004 QuoteHOORAY FOR ISRAEL....NICE GOING. Ditto!!! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 April 17, 2004 Quote Rantisi took over when the founder of Hamas was assassinated a month ago. If Israel keeps it up, no one will want the job. The retirement package isnt very good. Which is -exactly- why I think EO12333 ought to be repealed.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #5 April 17, 2004 QuoteRantisi, leader of the Hamas was killed in an attack while he was in his car. Initial reports said it was a car bomb but now CNN is reporting that it appears to be from an air attack, likely a helicopter. It appears Israel is responsible. News and facts still coming in. This is huge news. Retalliation from this will be severe. Yeah, I'm all for targeted assassinations. No really, I am. I say withdraw from all but a little bit of the territories, seal the borders and let the palestinians have fun developong their own economy. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #6 April 17, 2004 Gee, Rantisi's body guard didnt do his job very well, did he? Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #7 April 17, 2004 QuoteGee, Rantisi's body guard didnt do his job very well, did he? Bill Cole D-41 They got him too didn't they... well then, how was he supposed to guard against helo-fired missiles anyway. Nonetheless, Israel is probably one of the few situations where I would be described as a hawk... sometimes I think more drastic measures than "targeted" killings should be considered. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #8 April 17, 2004 Actually CNN reported they believe 2 bodyguards died as well. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #9 April 17, 2004 QuoteActually CNN reported they believe 2 bodyguards died as well. The report I heard said bodyguard and his driver, but who knows, and as the saying goes que sera sera Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #10 April 17, 2004 a news report just said there was one bodyguard, and one of Rantisi's sons. They didnt specify the age, but WHY would the jerk have his son with him, when he stated publicly he knew he was a marked man.... thoughtless murderer....even took his son with him Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #11 April 17, 2004 Well regardless of the conflicting early reports...the bastard is dead. Good job! I doubt there is a long line waiting to fill his shoes Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #12 April 17, 2004 Quotea news report just said there was one bodyguard, and one of Rantisi's sons. They didnt specify the age, but WHY would the jerk have his son with him, when he stated publicly he knew he was a marked man.... thoughtless murderer....even took his son with him Bill Cole D-41 But ya know, it's an honor to die like that Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #13 April 17, 2004 QuoteLONDON (Reuters) - Britain has condemned Israel's killing of top Hamas leader Abdel-Aziz al-Rantissi as illegal and counter-productive. "The British government has made it repeatedly clear that so-called 'targeted assassinations' of this kind are unlawful, unjustified and counter-productive," Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in a statement. An Israeli helicopter missile strike killed Rantissi in Gaza City earlier on Saturday. Israel hailed its killing of what it called a "mastermind of terrorism", but Hamas issued an immediate vow of revenge. Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #14 April 17, 2004 "We will all die one day. Nothing will change. If by Apache or by cardiac arrest, I prefer Apache," -Rantisi Guess he got his wish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #15 April 18, 2004 How much can death threats bother you when they come from someone you already knows wants to and has been trying to kill you?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #16 April 18, 2004 You're right. The Palestinians groups vow revenge against the Israelis all the time. Killing this guy isn't going to change that. They're in the same situation, as far as that goes, as they were before. Just short one more shit bag to have to deal with. Way to go Israel! Keep it up. Take em' down. One by one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 April 18, 2004 QuoteOne by one Is it too much to wish for two by two? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #18 April 18, 2004 I'm all for using the MOAB myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #19 April 18, 2004 Amen brother. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w4p2 0 #20 April 18, 2004 And when a high US office holder is targeted by enemy state and offed, is that a targeted assassination or murder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #21 April 18, 2004 QuoteAnd when a high US office holder is targeted by enemy state and offed, is that a targeted assassination or murder? That would be assassination. The difference between assassination and murder is assassination is done for political reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w4p2 0 #22 April 18, 2004 I don't agree. Political murder is a murder, whether done by state, organization or individual. I do not agree with Hamas methods or politics, but I can not help but feel shamed by Israeli actions. Some how I have the feeling, that US civilians will end up paying a bloody price for Israeli "heroism". Israeli militants are tarnishing the reputation of entire jewish race for generations to come. I feel sorry and sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #23 April 18, 2004 It's really not a question of whether you agree with the definition of not. The definition of assassinate per Websters. as·sas·si·nate tr.v. as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing, as·sas·si·nates To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w4p2 0 #24 April 18, 2004 It certainly is a question wheather I agree or not, and I do not agree. I do not give a f..k about Webster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #25 April 18, 2004 QuoteIt certainly is a question wheather I agree or not, and I do not agree. I do not give a f..k about Webster. Hey, if you feel better about going around making up your own definitions, have at it. Perhaps you could publish your own dictionary so we would understand what you are talking about. Naw... I'll stick with Websters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
