Unlike 9/11 which was out of the blue, in hindsight there was a horrible sense of inevitability about this type of attack.
I think this accounts for the less hysterical/more subdued response.
Really? I suppose you can say that it's been timed to coincide with the start of the G8 summit, but apart from that...? Maybe I need to read the news more .
Really? I suppose you can say that it's been timed to coincide with the start of the G8 summit, but apart from that...? Maybe I need to read the news more .
Well after Madrid, the ongoing shanagans in Iraq, the fact England is the principal ally in the "War on Terror"...an attack in London doesn't really seem that unbelievable. Certainly doesn't have that "OMG WTF" quality 9/11 had.
Well after Madrid, the ongoing shanagans in Iraq, the fact England is the principal ally in the "War on Terror"...an attack in London doesn't really seem that unbelievable. Certainly doesn't have that "OMG WTF" quality 9/11 had.
Agreed. Sorry, I thought you meant that there had been some more recent specific indications, but I now see where you are coming from.
It's not all stiff upper lips and " London can take it". There was panic, confusion, screaming,shock, anger,revulsion.
Alex,
Please accept my appologies if you were offended by my earlier comment . I have deleted it, as I now see that it was inappropriate under the serious circumstances.
First, let me say my prayers are with the families of those killed, with the injured, and with British people. May you find who is responsible and kill them.
The other day at the Olympic Comittee Albert of Monaco tried to undermine Madrid's chance of winning the 2012 slot by underlining the symbolic car bomb ETA announced and exploded near the Olympic Stadium there, as if it were an indication of unpreparedness.
There is a big difference between cold-blooded political assassinations and fundamentalist violence. The latter can and will eventually happen when- and wherever it likes.
My heart goes out to all in London with the news of this terror. It is my prayer that the people of our world can come to a table of peace and learn to love each of our neighbors as ourselves.
May our world come to know peace and may the victoms of these attacks in London and their families be comforted.
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Originally posted by digitaldave
Stiff upper lip old boy!
heh.
It is kinda eerie though.
Unlike 9/11 which was out of the blue, in hindsight there was a horrible sense of inevitability about this type of attack.
I think this accounts for the less hysterical/more subdued response.
Originally posted by Sceptic
heh.
It is kinda eerie though.
Unlike 9/11 which was out of the blue, in hindsight there was a horrible sense of inevitability about this type of attack.
I think this accounts for the less hysterical/more subdued response.
Really? I suppose you can say that it's been timed to coincide with the start of the G8 summit, but apart from that...? Maybe I need to read the news more
Originally posted by digitaldave
Really? I suppose you can say that it's been timed to coincide with the start of the G8 summit, but apart from that...? Maybe I need to read the news more
Well after Madrid, the ongoing shanagans in Iraq, the fact England is the principal ally in the "War on Terror"...an attack in London doesn't really seem that unbelievable. Certainly doesn't have that "OMG WTF" quality 9/11 had.
Originally posted by Sceptic
Well after Madrid, the ongoing shanagans in Iraq, the fact England is the principal ally in the "War on Terror"...an attack in London doesn't really seem that unbelievable. Certainly doesn't have that "OMG WTF" quality 9/11 had.
Agreed. Sorry, I thought you meant that there had been some more recent specific indications, but I now see where you are coming from.
My thoughts go out to all our members in London and anyone else affected by this brutal attack.
Originally posted by Alex London
It's not all stiff upper lips and " London can take it". There was panic, confusion, screaming,shock, anger,revulsion.
Alex,
Please accept my appologies if you were offended by my earlier comment
Dave.
Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...700221_pf.html
First, let me say my prayers are with the families of those killed, with the injured, and with British people. May you find who is responsible and kill them.
Originally posted by Harald
Alive and well.
I was on the fucking tube. Meeting in town in 0900, caught the train from Liverpool Street.
Very freaked out city. But this is not our 9/11. People aren't crying all over town. These fuckers won't cow us. I'll be on the tube tomorrow.
Fuck them.
good to hear that you are ok harald.
How about you, hassan?
Death toll in London blasts at least 40, U.S. sources say, citing British
government as source.
My best to all of you.
moe
For those of you in London, this was as much an attack on the US as it was on you. We consider you guys our brothers and sisters.
Stay strong. Be steadfast and remember our prayers and thoughts are with you.
*Things are getting back to normal -- we will NOT be cowed*
Amazing. I love this city.
Best to all of you.
Wasn't midwinter in London?
There is a big difference between cold-blooded political assassinations and fundamentalist violence. The latter can and will eventually happen when- and wherever it likes.
--B
May our world come to know peace and may the victoms of these attacks in London and their families be comforted.
With sorrow and extended love,
Fellowship
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have lost loved ones.