The bearded man was sitting on his knees on the carpet floor. A thick brown blanket wrapped his body. The black skullcaps covered his head. He looked like a decrepit old man. While holding the remote control, he didn't move his gaze from the screen size of 14 inch TV on wooden table in front of him.
Dunno, what was occurring in his minds while he sat and watched the Al Jazeera television station about him last year. He could only stared as a figure of himself appeared more fresh, handsome and dignified.
The video footage was obtained by an elite U.S. troops when they raided into a house in Abottabad. By the Obama administration, the video was released to public, yesterday.
Pentagon Releases Videos of Osama bin Laden
Osama Bin Laden videos
► http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13323849 ◄
Based on the U.S. intelligence info, bin Laden spent 5 years living like a prisoner in his home. Also believed that he spent the time up for hours in front of computer screens to learn a variety of information obtained by his trusted couriers, Abu Ahmed Al Kuwaiti from the outside world.
Osama (at the time) was very different from the man who was called as the number one terrorist in the world by U.S.. Not to appear manly, Osama didn't reveal his splendor in Abbotabad. Even in different video recordings he deliberately painted his beard with black and trained his speech before he delivered the full message of criticism in front of camera.
Later, when his men were estimated to reach thousands of people, in Abbotabad he only has Al Kuwaiti and his brother (who was known by neighbors with name Arshad Khan) and one which relied on by Osama bin Laden, named Tariq Khan. His steps confined to the two rooms and the house yard.
From the interview results of Pakistan and U.S. intelligence agencies with the his neighbors, he was described as a portrait of An Isolated Man. He never did work out of house or to feed the cows and buffalo in the south of house as it was commonly done by Al Kuwaiti and his brother.
His son named Omar Bin Laden (in the email messages in 2009) said that his father did not like to linger in the room for months, because he was a man who loved the outdoors. "But if I am asked what is required by him to survive, in my opinion is the food and water. He will live on in the room and busies himself with his mind." Omar bin Laden said.
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Adriaan Zef : My favorite thing is to hug you when we watch TV together. Please dont be too often come home very late, hon. I'm a bit awkward when heating our dinner alone.
Cisca Zarmansyah : BB, I just know that in order to end a phrase we don't have to type a point, but can be a question mark. Hooray!
Almira Izzati Exclusive: Osama bin Laden's Nose and Left Ear :: http://www.sott.net/articles/show/228230-Exclusive-Osama-bin-Laden-s-Nose-Shoulders-and-Left-Ear ..... who is he?
Valentino Vie: Hooray!
Lakshmi Lavanya : Alamaaak, ....this picture so reminds me of the past. I miss my grandpa who had died 10 years ago...
Jan Pepijn Servaas : There could be no mistaking the voice as it crackled over the airwaves. "The time is now," it said, exhorting its followers to stand firm. "Arm your women and your children against the infidel!" Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1382011/Bin-Ladens-great-escape-How-worlds-wanted-man-fools-elite-troops-whod-trapped-mountain-lair.html
When we discussed your last video, Kashmir and I were thrilled to spell it : TORA BORA! We agreed it was nice to be heard and spoken. :D)
Fairuz Azalia : Almira, I just want to add your comment on our earlier discussions in "Still Dirty Thirty" video, it's about Omar Bin Laden and Zaina (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1293527/Im-carrying-Bin-Ladens-surrogate-grandchild--babys-parents-split-up.html) and his reaction to his father's death (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385714/Osama-Bin-Ladens-son-Omar-slams-Al-Qaeda-leaders-death-criminal-sue-US.html).
Almira Izzati : Thank you, Fairuz.
● This is the statement from the family of Osama bin Laden :: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/world/asia/binladen-statement.html ,
● Bin Laden Sons Say U.S. Broke International Law:: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/world/asia/11binladen.html?_r=1
● But the US Attorney General Eric Holder has said that the raid on Osama Bin Laden's hideout, in which the al-Qaeda leader was killed, was "not an assassination". :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13370919
● And the Members of Congress see bin Laden photos : http://edition.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/05/11/congress.bin.laden.photos/index.html
Cisca Zarmansyah: Although the U.S. troops had shot and killed OBL, but Obama has not been satisfied. A number of questions about OBL's presence still unanswered. Obama suspected that OBL had the people support in Pakistan government. His reason is, has been proven that OBL could live in peace for many years in Abbotabad, a city which also becomes the location of several military facilities in Pakistan. CIA suspicions directed to ISI.
Obama on bin Laden: The full "60 Minutes" interview - 60 Minutes Overtime - CBS News
www.cbsnews.com : http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20060530-10391709.html?tag=watchnow
A riveting 30 minutes with President Barack Obama as he describes the weekend that made history Read more by Overtime Staff on CBS News' 60 Minutes Overtime.
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Cisca Zarmansyah : When I was posting this topic, I was typing with --- still --- the restrictions up to 420 characters. It really made me feel some of my purposes (which may have not been exposed or have been revealed but still need more explanation, or to my forever unspoken minds. Let it be!) have been shackled by a rigid syntax. Never mind! I kept thinking while listening to this interview (34:48 in 60) and simultaneously listened to a song from my neighbor's radio. Dunno who was the creator, but a few lines of the lyrics made me smile alone. Here was the song lyric, "If I die young today, no need to cry for a beggar! I'm like an animal that have no friends, go alone here and there while bringing the state elementary school diploma. If I die young today, I don't care! Because I believe, that the body will disappear but the soul will live. For God's sake, the death is not a threat!" eheheehe.... it's very funny! 
Lakshmi Lavanya: 
C, you should get married and think about your children, your husband and have a happy family. Cheers...
Adriaan Zef Hon, I never thought to have more than one wife, but only one. It's you. Having a beloved partner like you has been enough to make my life so colorful and full of stories. I hope his three wives and eight children could make an adequate explanation for further investigation.
Jan Pepijn Servaas He's still got a place in the hearts of Afghanistan. Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai still likes him.
Cisca Zarmansyah : Two important things after his death are about the Al Qaeda leadership and the prospect of international terrorism movement. Do not forget that his death also leaves a big problem for his followers, especially the funding problem. Over the last two decades, the majority of financing for Al Qaeda came from his personal wealth. Another extra comes from the heroin trade and donations, but the amount is not as big as his contribution.
Fairuz Azalia : C, I agree with your writing. After his death, the revenge of Al Qaeda to U.S. will be even greater. Despite its dwindling financial resources, but it's possible if the attack with the same target will occur sporadically.
Lakshmi Lavanya:
C, you should get married and think about your children, your husband and have a happy family. Cheers...Adriaan Zef Hon, I never thought to have more than one wife, but only one. It's you. Having a beloved partner like you has been enough to make my life so colorful and full of stories. I hope his three wives and eight children could make an adequate explanation for further investigation.
Jan Pepijn Servaas He's still got a place in the hearts of Afghanistan. Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai still likes him.
Cisca Zarmansyah : Two important things after his death are about the Al Qaeda leadership and the prospect of international terrorism movement. Do not forget that his death also leaves a big problem for his followers, especially the funding problem. Over the last two decades, the majority of financing for Al Qaeda came from his personal wealth. Another extra comes from the heroin trade and donations, but the amount is not as big as his contribution.
Fairuz Azalia : C, I agree with your writing. After his death, the revenge of Al Qaeda to U.S. will be even greater. Despite its dwindling financial resources, but it's possible if the attack with the same target will occur sporadically.
It's been too quiet for me to sing alone or listen to others to sing, maybe they are alone, too. But never mind, absolutely not. Let it be.
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Lakshmi Lavanya: good choice, C! nice. Listen to the Beatles song is more relaxed than Obama interview ... wew ..!
Adriaan Zef : Never let you go!
Jan Pepijn Servaas : Things are looking rosy in your mind, schatje
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