https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/05/03/while-our-professional-military-got-its-man-in-pakistan-its-still-amateur-hour-in-washington/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:08:46 -0400<![CDATA[From all we know of the raid on Osama bin Laden&#8217;s compound in Abbottabad, the SEALs conducted a purely clinical, professional operation made possible by years of patient intelligence gathering. The SEALs got in, identified their target, took him down, secured his remains, and scoured the site for intelligence, coming away with a treasure trove of information on al Qaeda. Reports indicate that they captured a trove of information that will probably prove useful in prosecuting the war and capturing other al Qaeda figures, both those who may have been living nearby and those who may be farther afield. The SEALs suffered no casualties, and apart from the loss of a helicopter, lost nothing beyond the rounds they expended in the firefight. It&#8217;s somewhat trite to say, but this mission showcased the undeniable fact that our military is the best in the world, and its precise yet overwhelming finish on OBL sent a message that will echo around the world: Don&#8217;t mess with the Americans.]]>Tue, 03 May 2011 14:43:01 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/05/03/while-our-professional-military-got-its-man-in-pakistan-its-still-amateur-hour-in-washington-n146873