Leading beardy meets his demise

Undesired Walrus · 31st January 2008, 02:25 PM

Dead

Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan.

I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light?

Sir Robin Goodfellow · 31st January 2008, 07:05 PM

How unfortunate. I am truly in mourning. Not.

shadron · 1st February 2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus

Dead

Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan.

I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light?

Reports are that it was done by a missile carried on a Predator drone.

SteveGrenard · 2nd February 2008, 09:33 AM

I thought you were talking about my favorite lizard ... the Bearded Dragon, affectionately known as beardies (aka the wonderful lizard of oz) to their friends

You have insulted this wonderful reptile.

Quote:

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http://www.amazon.com/Bearded-Dragon.../dp/0470165111

WildCat · 2nd February 2008, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus

Dead

Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan.

I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light?

I don't think Obama was talking about an occasional missile strike from a drone. Though the one that was targeted at al Zawahiri (but he wasn't there) a while back caused riots all over Pakistan.

baron · 2nd February 2008, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by SteveGrenard

I thought you were talking about my favorite lizard ... the Bearded Dragon, affectionately known as beardies (aka the wonderful lizard of oz) to their friends

As I recall the bearded lizard shoots blood from its eyes in times of stress. I suspect Mr Abu Laith al-Libi exhibited similar behaviour in his last moments.

WildCat · 2nd February 2008, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by baron

As I recall the bearded lizard shoots blood from its eyes in times of stress. I suspect Mr Abu Laith al-Libi exhibited similar behaviour in his last moments.

That's quite common among Leading Beardies when they are caught in a rapid oxidation event.

SteveGrenard · 2nd February 2008, 04:00 PM

Squirting blood from the corners of the eyes is due to high blood pressure brought on by stress. I have only ever seen it in American (U.,S.) Horned Toads or Horned Lizards which look quite a bit like beardies but don't get nearly as big and are not closely related. Beardies are only found in Australia, Horned Toads in Texas and the American SW and northern Mexico.

31st January 2008, 02:25 PM	#1
Undesired Walrus Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 10,893	Leading beardy meets his demise Dead Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan. I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light?
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2nd February 2008, 09:33 AM	#4
SteveGrenard Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wherever the airline sends my luggage Posts: 5,528	I thought you were talking about my favorite lizard ... the Bearded Dragon, affectionately known as beardies (aka the wonderful lizard of oz) to their friends You have insulted this wonderful reptile. Quote: Amazon.com: Bearded Dragon: Your Happy Healthy Pet: Books: Steve ...Amazon.com: Bearded Dragon: Your Happy Healthy Pet: Books: Steve Grenard ... The Pet Owner's Guide to the Bearded Dragon (Pet Owner's Guide S.) ... http://www.amazon.com/Bearded-Dragon.../dp/0470165111
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2nd February 2008, 03:08 PM	#6
baron Graduate Poster Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hill Posts: 1,910	Originally Posted by SteveGrenard I thought you were talking about my favorite lizard ... the Bearded Dragon, affectionately known as beardies (aka the wonderful lizard of oz) to their friends As I recall the bearded lizard shoots blood from its eyes in times of stress. I suspect Mr Abu Laith al-Libi exhibited similar behaviour in his last moments.
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2nd February 2008, 04:00 PM	#8
SteveGrenard Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wherever the airline sends my luggage Posts: 5,528	Squirting blood from the corners of the eyes is due to high blood pressure brought on by stress. I have only ever seen it in American (U.,S.) Horned Toads or Horned Lizards which look quite a bit like beardies but don't get nearly as big and are not closely related. Beardies are only found in Australia, Horned Toads in Texas and the American SW and northern Mexico.
	__________________ "We are facing a neurosis at the level of an entire civilization” Pierre Rehov Last edited by SteveGrenard; 2nd February 2008 at 04:00 PM.

31st January 2008, 07:05 PM	#2
Sir Robin Goodfellow Master Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Estevan (wear da fox hat) Posts: 2,751	How unfortunate. I am truly in mourning. Not.

1st February 2008, 11:08 AM	#3
shadron Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,719	Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus Dead Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan. I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light? Reports are that it was done by a missile carried on a Predator drone.

2nd February 2008, 10:37 AM	#5
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,111	Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus Dead Abu Laith al-Libi has been killed in Waziristan. I thought the US can't do operations on Pakistani soil? Wasn't that the entire point around everyone gasping at Obama's promise of a major strike if intelligence on Bin Laden came to light? I don't think Obama was talking about an occasional missile strike from a drone. Though the one that was targeted at al Zawahiri (but he wasn't there) a while back caused riots all over Pakistan.

2nd February 2008, 03:37 PM	#7
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,111	Originally Posted by baron As I recall the bearded lizard shoots blood from its eyes in times of stress. I suspect Mr Abu Laith al-Libi exhibited similar behaviour in his last moments. That's quite common among Leading Beardies when they are caught in a rapid oxidation event.