OBL would a wonderful trophy for W. A sign that he could do something right sfter 8 years.

Conversely, an alive and well OBL is a great tool for partisans to club Bush with. "Not going after the real enemy", etc.

If you're looking for conspiracies, consider the "War on Terror" nomenclature. An excuse for endless gov't expansion if there ever was one, just like the wars on poverty, crime, and drugs.

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"I have been made victorious through terror" ~ the profit mohammed (Bukhari 4:52:220)

The truth hurts, but not as bad as a being beheaded.