Terrorist attack in London
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Said1 said:
I should hope not. This is garbage info to me anyway. Like they would reveal a laundry list of countries they will hit.
First of all, you spelled absolve wrong...even for the wacky spellings you use down there.
Second of all, I wasn't absolving anybody of anything. I just thought that since you were only interested in superficial discussion that I should explain why your country tends to take the brunt of that superficial discussion.
Reverend Blair said:
Thanks for the spelling lesson, next time I won't rush.
Yes, you were absolving and you were also implying the only reason the US gets the brunt of discussion is because they are louder than others. Maybe we should of been sneakier, seems to work well with the left.
RE: Terrorist attack in L
Yes, because pointing out that their crimes go beneath the public radar fully absolves them. Try again, dude.
Yes, because pointing out that their crimes go beneath the public radar fully absolves them. Try again, dude.
I think not said:
I don't know, Bin Laden did say something about attacking the US pre-911 didn't he? Death to Westerners and Jews wasn't very specific, although I think he said something about America.
Re: RE: Terrorist attack in L
Canada has done their share of economic raping and pilaging, we're all guilty.
Reverend Blair said:
Canada has done their share of economic raping and pilaging, we're all guilty.
NEW YORK (AFP) - A bell presented to New York by the people of London after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack tolled here in memory of the victims of the bombings in the British capital.
The five-foot high bell, housed in the grounds of the tiny St. Paul's Chapel next to Ground Zero, was rung four times, one for each of the bombs that reaped carnage in the London transport system on Thursday, killing at least 50 people.
The bell was presented to the people of New York as a gesture of solidarity on the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
It carries the inscription: "To the greater glory of God and in recognition of the enduring links between the city of London and the city of New York. Forged in adversity."
The bell was rung by the vicar of the chapel, Rev. Anne Mallonee, during a brief ceremony.
Earlier in the day, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a condolence book at the British consulate
"All New Yorkers' prayers are with our friends in Britain," Bloomberg wrote before announcing that flags on all city buildings would fly at half mast until July 12.
The five-foot high bell, housed in the grounds of the tiny St. Paul's Chapel next to Ground Zero, was rung four times, one for each of the bombs that reaped carnage in the London transport system on Thursday, killing at least 50 people.
The bell was presented to the people of New York as a gesture of solidarity on the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
It carries the inscription: "To the greater glory of God and in recognition of the enduring links between the city of London and the city of New York. Forged in adversity."
The bell was rung by the vicar of the chapel, Rev. Anne Mallonee, during a brief ceremony.
Earlier in the day, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a condolence book at the British consulate
"All New Yorkers' prayers are with our friends in Britain," Bloomberg wrote before announcing that flags on all city buildings would fly at half mast until July 12.
Brit Hume Goes On TV & Says He Wants to Profit Off the Terrorist Attack
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/archive/david-sirota/brit-hume-goes-on-tv-sa_3813.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/archive/david-sirota/brit-hume-goes-on-tv-sa_3813.html
- London Calling
Jul 7, 2005
by Jeff Buckley
My heart goes out to the People of London. I can’t imagine the horrors of what has transpired. The thought of having my definition of the world around me ripped to shreds like that or of losing a loved one in such an event brings me to the verge of tears and leaves me severely nauseated to say the very least. I can only feel lucky never to have witnessed such an act firsthand and can only hope that I never will. You have a long road of recovery ahead of you and the scars will always remain, but if anyone can come out on top I know it’s you guys.
With that said…
I would love to be able to agree with the initial “Islamic Militants” assessment of the situation. It fits so well and makes so much sense to the casual observer or frothing neocon. Those people who hate freedom just have to be responsible for the carnage in London. There can’t be any other explanation behind it. It wrenches the mind to venture thoughts of anyone else wreaking such death and destruction upon innocent civilians during something so innocuous as their morning commutes. Nothing to think about, nothing to process, and nothing to digest other than the sweet soothing sounds of an official government explanation. Easy like a Sunday morning, I always say.
Unfortunately, having turned enough stones over and having seen enough of the slimy-creepy-crawly things that lurk beneath them here in my own country, I can’t help but question the timing and motives of such an attack. Why did it happen now and whom does it benefit?
Tony Blair has stated, along with other terrorism experts that this bombing is linked to the beginning of the G8 Summit in Scotland – To cast a cloud over the proceedings. Of the several countries represented at the G8 Summit, only The United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Italy are over in Iraq right now. Why coincide a bombing with an event, only a few hundred miles away that has so many other countries present that are either neutral or opposed to the war? Why risk bringing in further support for the occupying forces from those countries?
The leaders of Russia, France, and Germany have since pledged their support and solidarity in the wake of the bombings. How does this help any “Islamic Militant” cause? Great Britain’s Ministry of Defense had just, days before, announced that they were going to be pulling massive numbers of troops out. Why do something to reverse that course of action? There is no benefit from executing this bombing if you happen to be a terrorist, strategic or otherwise. If you were to look at this act from a “cost/reward” perspective, it would be akin to gambling with the rent or taking your life savings to the dog track. It makes absolutely no sense.
So, exactly who does this benefit?
Well, Bush and Blair are both circling the political “lame duck” drain. Left and right, people are abandoning each of their respective ships. Pressure is beginning to mount from all sides regarding the Downing Street Memos and the Valerie Plame leak, support for the war is at an all time low, and approval ratings have never been more dismal. Nothing short of an extraordinary and catastrophic event could begin to stem or reverse the flow.
What exactly could help to bring people together behind their leaders, garner lost support for the illegal war in Iraq, and help along the hysterical drum beating for the coming attractions in Iran and Syria? What could possibly take the media and everyone else’s attention off of the Downing Street Memos and the Karl Rove CIA leak stories? What could make people look away from such issues as John Bolton, The Supreme Court, and…
BOOM!!!
As I said before, my heart goes out to the victims of this heinous act. You’ve done nothing wrong to deserve this and please don’t take my absence from the bandwagon as my condoning this cowardly act or being any less disgusted by it - I’m just not ready to point the finger of blame at a random group of Arabs just yet. Having witnessed the depths to which my own leaders have sunk to get what they want, I am not willing to be pacified with tales of “Islamic Militants.” Having seen regimes in the past and present manufacture their own disasters and evidence to mobilize and fortify public opinion for their own wars of conquest, I refuse to grant the governments of The United States, Great Britain, or Israel a get out of jail free card on principle this time around. For they are the ones who benefit most from this event, not any particular “Islamic Militant” group and certainly not any of the insurgents in Iraq.
So, when you see the headlines dominated by this story and the mounting evidence of lies, deception, and treason being forever pushed to the backburner, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?” Before you throw your support behind administrations that only have doublespeak, deceit, and death to show for their efforts, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?” And, before you allow yourself to be steamrolled and swept away by the inevitable surge of jingoistic retaliatory euphoria, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?”
If you can honestly answer that question, you just may be surprised by the answer.
http://www.faulkingtruth.com/Articles/Commentary/1039.html
Jul 7, 2005
by Jeff Buckley
My heart goes out to the People of London. I can’t imagine the horrors of what has transpired. The thought of having my definition of the world around me ripped to shreds like that or of losing a loved one in such an event brings me to the verge of tears and leaves me severely nauseated to say the very least. I can only feel lucky never to have witnessed such an act firsthand and can only hope that I never will. You have a long road of recovery ahead of you and the scars will always remain, but if anyone can come out on top I know it’s you guys.
With that said…
I would love to be able to agree with the initial “Islamic Militants” assessment of the situation. It fits so well and makes so much sense to the casual observer or frothing neocon. Those people who hate freedom just have to be responsible for the carnage in London. There can’t be any other explanation behind it. It wrenches the mind to venture thoughts of anyone else wreaking such death and destruction upon innocent civilians during something so innocuous as their morning commutes. Nothing to think about, nothing to process, and nothing to digest other than the sweet soothing sounds of an official government explanation. Easy like a Sunday morning, I always say.
Unfortunately, having turned enough stones over and having seen enough of the slimy-creepy-crawly things that lurk beneath them here in my own country, I can’t help but question the timing and motives of such an attack. Why did it happen now and whom does it benefit?
Tony Blair has stated, along with other terrorism experts that this bombing is linked to the beginning of the G8 Summit in Scotland – To cast a cloud over the proceedings. Of the several countries represented at the G8 Summit, only The United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Italy are over in Iraq right now. Why coincide a bombing with an event, only a few hundred miles away that has so many other countries present that are either neutral or opposed to the war? Why risk bringing in further support for the occupying forces from those countries?
The leaders of Russia, France, and Germany have since pledged their support and solidarity in the wake of the bombings. How does this help any “Islamic Militant” cause? Great Britain’s Ministry of Defense had just, days before, announced that they were going to be pulling massive numbers of troops out. Why do something to reverse that course of action? There is no benefit from executing this bombing if you happen to be a terrorist, strategic or otherwise. If you were to look at this act from a “cost/reward” perspective, it would be akin to gambling with the rent or taking your life savings to the dog track. It makes absolutely no sense.
So, exactly who does this benefit?
Well, Bush and Blair are both circling the political “lame duck” drain. Left and right, people are abandoning each of their respective ships. Pressure is beginning to mount from all sides regarding the Downing Street Memos and the Valerie Plame leak, support for the war is at an all time low, and approval ratings have never been more dismal. Nothing short of an extraordinary and catastrophic event could begin to stem or reverse the flow.
What exactly could help to bring people together behind their leaders, garner lost support for the illegal war in Iraq, and help along the hysterical drum beating for the coming attractions in Iran and Syria? What could possibly take the media and everyone else’s attention off of the Downing Street Memos and the Karl Rove CIA leak stories? What could make people look away from such issues as John Bolton, The Supreme Court, and…
BOOM!!!
As I said before, my heart goes out to the victims of this heinous act. You’ve done nothing wrong to deserve this and please don’t take my absence from the bandwagon as my condoning this cowardly act or being any less disgusted by it - I’m just not ready to point the finger of blame at a random group of Arabs just yet. Having witnessed the depths to which my own leaders have sunk to get what they want, I am not willing to be pacified with tales of “Islamic Militants.” Having seen regimes in the past and present manufacture their own disasters and evidence to mobilize and fortify public opinion for their own wars of conquest, I refuse to grant the governments of The United States, Great Britain, or Israel a get out of jail free card on principle this time around. For they are the ones who benefit most from this event, not any particular “Islamic Militant” group and certainly not any of the insurgents in Iraq.
So, when you see the headlines dominated by this story and the mounting evidence of lies, deception, and treason being forever pushed to the backburner, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?” Before you throw your support behind administrations that only have doublespeak, deceit, and death to show for their efforts, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?” And, before you allow yourself to be steamrolled and swept away by the inevitable surge of jingoistic retaliatory euphoria, be sure to ask yourself, “Who benefits from this?”
If you can honestly answer that question, you just may be surprised by the answer.
http://www.faulkingtruth.com/Articles/Commentary/1039.html
Re: RE: Terrorist attack in London
Hey Mo, I know this is waaaaaaaaay off topic, but Sniper Kitty was my first avatar ever!
Sorry, continue. 8)
moghrabi said:
Hey Mo, I know this is waaaaaaaaay off topic, but Sniper Kitty was my first avatar ever!
Sorry, continue. 8)
RE: Terrorist attack in L
I don't want to sound too cynical, but since I have The Clash turned up really loud...sorry been here before.
London Calling indeed, Mog. Nobody would pay any f*cking attention the first time we played that. They did gleefully kick the shit out of us though. Maybe it's time to call in the dogs, piss on the fire, and go home?
These worthless f*ckers keep proving us right and then declaring victory for themselves. F*ck 'em. Let's walk. Let's see a single one of these racist pencil-necked white collar f*cking nancy boys try to make their own way in the world.
Oh, BTW Toro...Annette thinks she figured out who you are. ;-)
I don't want to sound too cynical, but since I have The Clash turned up really loud...sorry been here before.
London Calling indeed, Mog. Nobody would pay any f*cking attention the first time we played that. They did gleefully kick the shit out of us though. Maybe it's time to call in the dogs, piss on the fire, and go home?
These worthless f*ckers keep proving us right and then declaring victory for themselves. F*ck 'em. Let's walk. Let's see a single one of these racist pencil-necked white collar f*cking nancy boys try to make their own way in the world.
Oh, BTW Toro...Annette thinks she figured out who you are. ;-)
RE: Terrorist attack in L
Tell her then that I've gotten better looking as I've aged then.
But I still don't know an Annette. Or at least I don't think so.
Tell her then that I've gotten better looking as I've aged then.
But I still don't know an Annette. Or at least I don't think so.