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More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C4_explosive |
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Just because they didn't agree with our policy on Iraq doesn't mean they don't give a crap about terrorism.:rolleyes: Get a clue people. |
I live 5-6 blocks from where the bomb went off in Oklahoma City in '95. I heard the bomb, knew plenty of people that were hurt or killed. My father was in the county court house and had the windows shatter in upon them. We all assumed Islamic terrorists then as well. I think that it's jumping to conclusions to say that whoever did this wanted to make a statement about Britain's attack on fundamentalist followers of Islam.
Give the British authorities the time to conduct an investigation before assuming you know more than they do. |
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Well the stiff upper-lip is still in full force... shades of the Blitz almost.
Watching the CBC coverage of the event a reporter that was actually woken by the explosions occuring a couple of buildings down the street... the images of Brits calmly evactuating, while business continued as usual in the background was interesting to say the least... The most striking segment was when the reporter walked up some businessmen having some pints by Kings Cross watching the emergency workers down the street - they were asked what they think... their reply was (I'm paraphrasing because I have'nt found a transcript yet): "Why should we let it bother us? It may be an inconvience <laughter> but we won't let it get to us. After all we grew up during the 80s when terror bombings were common, so what's new about this? In fact if this is the worst they can do then maybe Cheney's actually right <laughter>. Besides we have a tradition to live up to, you know the stiff upper-lip and all. Finally if my grandmother was tough enough to survive the Blitz, then we can deal with this." |
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Besides Spain hasn't withdrawn from the War on Terror (despite Fox's claims :rolleyes: ) - they withdrew from Iraq yes, but not Afghanistan... in fact they doubled their troop commitment to Afhganistan before withdrawing from Iraq. |
Kings Cross Station,
that was the tube that I used daily to make hook ups with other lines:( Scarry to think about it!:eek: |
The guy who used to produce the 11 PM News that I directed in Detroit is now Executive Producer of CNBC, Europe -- based in London. We had dinner when we were there a few weeks ago.
At least one of the blasts was within a few blocks of their bureau. I sent him an email and got one back saying he was taking a short break, but was out on the street covering the story. He lives close to Kings Cross, but thankfully walks to work. |
Following this bombing in London, I have to say that the cycnic in me is now waiting for the other shoe to drop as they say...
Of the six "Crusader Nations" (United States of America, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and Great Britain) named by Osama Bin Laden only Canada hasn't seen reprisals against civlian targets or been the target of a terror attack from Al Queda (or its affiliates). |
NBC was showing video clips from a jihad-related website glorifying the attacks. They claimed it was payback for the crusades, which has to be the stupidest thing I have ever heard. They didnt claim it was for US Military presence in Saudi Arabia, they didnt claim it was from the invasion of Iraq or Afghanastan. They claimed it was because of the crusades. I've known some bitches who could hold a grudge, but 1,000 years is some insane isht.
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