London underground Explodes

[Drunken Monkey]

But which country?? These lower-order bipeds are from all over, and include the sympathisers that dwell amongst us. In saying that, I agree with your sentiments.

So what sets you apart from other lower-order bipeds?
With a comment like that, it can't be because you're more enlightened than them. Maybe you shave your pubes?

[Lou Girardin]

they should just build a huge wall round their country, get out the innocent kids (not the ones touting machine guns), and fill it with water..
How many other countries are causing this much shit?

But, which country?
Iraq? Iran? Syria? Afghanistan? George Dubya's 2nd home - Saudi Arabia?
As a commentator said this morning, this is not a nationalistic group causing these attacks. Al Qaeda should be regarded as a virus infecting others.

[Ixion]

how about people just stop blowing shit up. Leave each other's countries alone, and stop fukin bickerin like school kids.

Amen brother. Most sensible comment so far.

[TonyB]

well actually, being a Muslim, that is wrong Tony B.

Think maybe I didn't make myself clear. I understand perfectly that the belief system these terrorists operate under bears no resemblence to the true Muslim faith. I did say "Assuming this was done by Muslim Extremists, as I understand it, anyone who is not a member of their particular religious sect is an infidel ", what I meant was not directed at Muslims in general, only this particular group of people.

I hope you didn't take offence. And I can understand why the people that do this sort of thing are so frustrated. I know a guy who worked in Palestine. From his appartment he could see a bad trouble spot in Ramala (sp?). He said on many occasions that what CNN were reporting on his Sat TV was very very different from what he could actually see happening. The truth was often twisted for what I can only assume was a political agenda. Thats only one example of the sort of stuff that goes on.

It's not hard to imagine how the mind of an angry young man or woman could be twisted by a leader (such as Bin Laden) with a politcal agenda. Wrap it all up in the guise of 'faith', make them believe what they are doing is gods will, and presto! You have a fanatic who is willing to kill and be killed for their cause.

It worked well for Adolf Hitler....

[MSTRS:Me]

So what sets you apart from other lower-order bipeds?
With a comment like that, it can't be because you're more enlightened than them. Maybe you shave your pubes?

There are those here that refer to these terrorists as 'animals'. I disagree with that as animals do not set about killing except to eat, or to protect themselves from a direct threat (other than musculids(sp)). Nor do I consider their actions as being worthy of 'people'. They are no better than violent criminals IMO so should I refer to them as 'scum' or 'weasels'? I make no claims as to my state of enlightenment, although I did shave them once on the vascular surgeon's orders.

[Ixion]

well actually , being a Muslim, that is wrong Tony B. those extremists might belive that but Islam doesnt state any of thay at all. In fact, Islam tells us to live and respect every other religion in this world. Thats why during the 6th century (when the Prophet was living in the middle east), he allowed every religion - including the Jews to live in middle east and he respected them.

The way I see it, they are killing innocent people in the west as a result of west attacking their country - Iraq and Afghanistan and I wont be surprised if Iran is next on the list. Now dont get me wrong, im not saying what they did was good, all I am saying is under their eyes, some innocent people were killed in their country thru the war and so they feel its perfectly legit to go and kill innocent in the west.

And Islam does state that you will go to Heaven ONLY IF you kill your enemies IN A WAR. Not killing innocent people like this or 9/11 style.

It must be tough being a Muslim when this sort of thing happens. So many people making the logic jump "The terrorists are all Muslims. Therefore all Muslims arer terrorists "

And yeah, the Muslim Ottoman empire ruled over Christians (and Jews) in the Balkans for 500 years without officla persecution. Which is more thaan can be said for the Christian countries.

EDIT: For the removal of doubt - nothing above is intended in any to refer to anyone in particular, here or elsewhere.

[Drunken Monkey]

There are those here that refer to these terrorists as 'animals'. I disagree with that as animals do not set about killing except to eat, or to protect themselves from a direct threat ...

You said it yourself - any animal will attack to protect itself when backed into a corner, ergo these people feel cornered by the foreign policy of people who think they know better. This is just on a geo-political scale, not a 1-1 interaction. Referring to them as scum may make you feel better, but it does nothing to stop the situation from happening again.
If everyone was able to 'enlighten' themselves into being above political squabbling instead of being happy in their ignorance, we wouldn't have these sitautions.
God damn, I sound like a hippy.
Well I guess the other way would be to turn the entire Middle East into a big piece of radioactive glass...

[scumdog]

How to stop Muslim suicide bombers? - start burying the bombers remains wrapped in pig-skin, that way they'll never go to heaven.

As if the dumb-arsed prick WERE going to heaven anyway.

Won't stop the bombing but will stop the easiest way to get a bomb into a crowded area.

Got no time for ANY terrorist, we've only got one world and one life, let's all live with each other peacefully.

[MrMelon]

Durka durka mohhamed jihad!

I don't see any good coming of this. It's going to give the general public more reason to support foreign wars from the actions of a handful of extremists.

[750Y]

RIP to those who just died & sympathy to the families/friends.

[Drunken Monkey]

Durka durka mohhamed jihad!

I don't see any good coming of this. It's going to give the general public more reason to support foreign wars from the actions of a handful of extremists.

There's nothing you can do! You're helpless to stop it! You might as well profit from it by starting up a few businesses:
an ammo factory
a bandages factory
an MRE/freeze dry food factory
a black plastic zip-up bag factory

[v.ros`]

according to me... its alrite.. im not sure as to why I havent been hassled that much (apart from this one time at the airport) but other then that, all i can say is NZers, thank God are more educated / aware of what actually is going on then some Americans.

But one thing is for sure.... while in the mall or walking down the street... there are some who gives that "wierd" look - like they wanna say something but are too scared.. lol

[MSTRS:Me]

You said it yourself - any animal will attack to protect itself when backed into a corner,
Well I guess the other way would be to turn the entire Middle East into a big piece of radioactive glass...

Point - but the threat is not commuters, or office workers in tall buildings....
What about 'our' oil?

[TwoSeven]

A couple of things to put it into perspective. England has had train and plane crashes bigger than this. Personally I think most londeners will have gotten over it by the end of the week - there are simply too amny people and the even was too small (in comparison). Being a londoner, the usual thing is to shrug your shoulders and get on with it - you'll probably hear the media saying the same thing pretty soon. As far as I am concerned CNN will probably bleat on for a while as they do.

What I can say is that the british people will be rather pissed off now. Its kinda like waking a sleeping giant. As the chap said, I pity the folks that did it. Poms are pretty good at resolving issues like that. Quietly vindictive would be a suitable term.

Couple of things tho, looking at the shape of the blasts and style of injuries, i'd be pretty sure that they were briefcase bombs. This means they were carried on by people (rather than being pre-planted) and those people will be on camera. Also it looks like they all got on (or seeded the bombs) from aldgate. I think perhaps the bus one may have been an accident - thats my theory.

Also, I'd suggest that if people dont know anything about religion - i'd refrain from commenting on it. Because a few people here are spreading FUD by quoting shite the've heard via the gossip tree and its rather embarrasing at best.

Pulling off a bombing right in front of the world leaders was rather interesting tho. It will be an interesting long term reaction when they all go back to their countries after actually being witnesses to it all. Slightly different from phoning the 'other' chap up and expressing condolences. Tony Blair looked livid rather than upset.

just my thoughts.

[Drunken Monkey]

Point - but the threat is not commuters, or office workers in tall buildings....
What about 'our' oil?

Yes, read on to responding with unconventional methods where conventional methods do not work. Each is a logical progression of the former. Not necessarily the correct or only choice, but a result of preivous actions nonetheless.

The half-life of Caesium-137 and Strontium-90 is around 30 years for each, so you probably want to wait approximately 600 years before returning to the region to pump the rest out...

More than enough time to grow those pubes back