[cyncooper]

And, as you say, if he is too big a coward to show his face, then it makes no difference whether he is dead or alive anyway.

Except, of course, for the fanatical kooks that still are allied with him and who are poised to carry on their Jihad at his direction.

Ignoring it doesn't just make the him go away. Dealing with news like this realistically---and that means admitting he's alive and directing his followers--is the adult and sensible thing to do. Beating your chests does not a thing.

[ZAKJAN]

Do you really think that the Government of the USA and coalitions are ignoring him?

I rather doubt that...

We'll hear "Bingo" before long..

JAN

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Beating your chests does not a thing.

He's dead, Jim.