why hasn't bin laden been captured when Saddam was captured in so little time,?
970334
That's actually a pretty convincing argument. I've had my doubts to begin with whether or not Bush and Osama are allied, and during which came up with my own synopsis:\n\nOsama's family is in good with the Bush's. This means that they are like play buddies. The deal is, that because of friendship, or opportunity, Bush leaves Osama untouchable. Whether or not they're indeed allied, and more signs point to yes, as long as Osama's in hiding, Bush can continue to use him as an excuse to his "War or Terror".
1141261
We havent heard much because nothing much is happening.  Saddam has no real defense, and he's still yelling about the court not having the autority to try him,  yada yada.  \n\nI hope deh fry da sucka
106906
It probably happens more often, but a lot less often than if the Iraqi Defense Force was there.  For all the issues that has been brought up, Saddam already have everyone beat when he was the dictator.  He killed thousands that opposed him.
303048
Actually, Saddam seized power all by himself, locking up and in some cases executing members of his own party in order to declare himself dictator.  The US did not do that; Saddam did, and the Iraqi people let him.  Get your facts straight.\n\nIraq before Saddam was already a bit of a basket-case.  The regional and sectarian splits that we see today were definitely around back then.  If Saddam had not seized power, somebody else might have.  The government was pretty corrupt, like most in that part of the world.  Iraq had joined other Arab states in attacking Israel, so it is likely that a Saddam-less Iraq would have continued in its hostility to Israel, possibly supporting terrorist groups like its neighbors Iran and Syria.  It is difficult to say how exactly things might have turned out, but there is no good reason to believe that it would be much different.
1074108
To Shug and Ben, you obviously DON'T remember 9/11. Osama bin Laden, a Saudi, attacked the United States on that day. However, instead of going after the person who attacked us, Georgie went after Iraq. Where is Osama? In Tora Bora, protected by the Conserviweenies who're scared of protecting us just because Pakistan is harboring a terrorist. As for Iraq, this is for oil. Where were you?
436011
BECAUSE HIS PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A COLOSSAL FAILURE.  BIN LADEN WALKS FREE, QUAGMIRE IN IRAQ, MASSIVE NATIONAL DEBT OUTING CIA AGENTS, WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING, $3.00 GASOLINE--> PEOPLE ARE SICK OF IT!!
958769
Saddam had nothing whatsoever to do with 9/11. Nothing. And no he was not a good man. But then, how many 'good men' are running countries all over the world anyway. Unfortunately for the people of Iraq, Saddam's actions were a part of the culture. There is NO connection except that the Bush administration used 9/11, AlQuaeda, Osama, and Saddam?? as an excuse to visit havoc upon that country. In addiiton to which, in now uncovered (Freedom of Information) documents, the US had been looking for an excuse to invade, to remove Saddam and take over Iraq's oil reserves since Bush Sr. If the people of the UInited States had read, listened and demanded more, everyone would have been aware of this plan; and that includes our sorry representation in the House and Senate.\nSo Saddam has been sentenced to be hanged. So what.!!There's an appeal process which will likely keep him alive for at least another year. Actually not many people in the US give a rats azz about Saddam anyway.  They are more concerned with our troops and why the heck they are there anyway. Even the troops are beginning to ask questions. Those that is, who haven't been brainwashed.\nThe republicans will win or lose based upon what the voters want. Actually I am not too hopped up on voting anyway. If the Dems win, all I can say is that I hope they win by LARGE margins. If not, the Repubs will do everything in their power to keep the races OPEN ....
1098975
... nobody seems to know... Iraq has very limited links to those that attacked us, but we go there with 5 times more soldiers than are looking for Osama?\n\nEither they don't care about those that attacked us... or they are too stupid to realize that Iraq is not part of the group that attacked us...
909288
It is most likely that Osama Bin Laden is hiding in a village in Northern Pakistan. Since invading Pakistan with United States forces would be considered an act of war it is unlikely that we would go there to get him. He is being protected by the local Islamic War Lords and the area is very remote and very difficult to approach without alerting a listening post along the way. Pervez  Musharraf, the President of Pakistan rules a very fragile government and is unlikely to mount a major military operation to capture Osama Bin Laden since Pakistan in a Muslim State. Osama Bin Laden will probably die of old age while living in the Mountains of Northern Pakistan.
1179634
In my opinion the search for Bin Laden was justifiable after the tower attacks.  But going into Iraq to so called free the country and derstroy the weopons of mass destruction was bullshit.  The only reason we are in Iraq is for the oil.  Our occupation of Iraq should have been over a long time ago.  And increasing the budget to continue where we no longer belong is also bullshit.  Bush is running the country into the ground,  why don't we take care of our own country first before everyone else's.  We have people starving and living in the streets and he takes 8 billion dollars to keep our friends and family fighting his own personal war that his father didn't finish.  It is time for him to go!  We need someone who will take care of his own first.
504082
Because Bush turned his attention to Iraq as it was an easier target.  Plus Osama has the support of a vast network of terrorists willing to do anyhting to keep him hidden.\n\nAnd Bush is a GIANT loser whether he catches him or not.
1170482
yes. you will find out where osama bin laden is hiding on yahoo answers. but the united states and every other freedom loving country cant seem to find him.
763261
Poor old Sadam, since the US went gunho into Iraq more civvies and soldiers have died, Sadam may have been a brute in his own country, but if that was the case, why have the US and Mr.Bush not gone after other leaders where civil rights have been disregarded. Bin Laden is most probably in the US, that's where half his family have massive finance interests, their money was also used to prop up the US economy, ask any of the senate, if they are worth their salt they will tell you the truth.
531744
Osama Bin Ladin would say anything to defend his actions but, we should be weary of him and the American people should be on our guard from people like him. He has a skunk tail as long as Texas.I'll bet anything that if he were to be captured he would demand to be treated fairly as does Sadam Hussein. They forget what they did to the people of America and Iraq.
458879
Yes where is Bin Laden, at Bush's house having cocktails, and barbecue with Cheney, Rumsfeld and all the GOP boys. I am still waiting for WMD's and they don't seem to be coming. This whole thing has been lie after lie. Congress changes this fall, and I hope to see several investigations going on.
95483
Oil most likly. Look we caught saddam but bin laden is still free about 5 years later.
880317
Saddam was supposed to be hanged to death by now.  Unfortunately he has been sentenced to death after 9 months trial and 3 years have passed since he was arrested.\n\nI'm with majority of Iraqis and they are Kurds.  I would love to celebrate as Saddam was a buture who killed many hundreds of thousands of his own people during his regime.