London/Glasgow Non-Bombs - Page 2

Undertoad · 07-04-2007, 09:11 AM

These people will not be calling anybody, so no worries about that.

I fall on the side of taking a decent amount of alarm. I've read all the sites on this, and in particular I was amused by one that kept saying "what morons! this is nothing! if they had an oxidizer it would have been much more devastating, but they're not smart enough to figure that out!" Well now that you've told 'em, sparky, I'm sure they'll get it right next time. Impotence makes 'em madder.

Counting on them to remain dumb is not really a strategy as much as a hope, and in either case I can't see how it's room for optimism.

DanaC · 07-04-2007, 09:11 AM

I would say the threat is exactly as serious as its been treated. This particular attempt was foiled, at least in part by happenstance (the woman who fell at Tiger Tiger, thus necessitating an ambulance whose crew noticed the smoke coming from the car outside).

TheMercenary · 07-04-2007, 09:22 AM

It is my impression that there are quite a few more radical Clerics in the UK. The UK has suffered far more (numerous) attacks in the recent years. Why? We have basically had little to nothing since 9/11. Sure a few groups have been thwarted, and I would bet to say quite a few more than those that make the press. But we have not had any train bombings, bus bombings, or car bombs.

Griff · 07-04-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

The UK has suffered far more (numerous) attacks in the recent years. Why?

These are the wages of colonialism and empire. We should consider that as we let our oligarchs extend their grasp.

TheMercenary · 07-04-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

These are the wages of colonialism and empire. We should consider that as we let our oligarchs extend their grasp.

I find it hard to believe that we, the US, is on some type of continum with the UK in front of us. I am not sure what it is, but there is a difference here, directly in front of our face.

Griff · 07-04-2007, 01:05 PM

It is a difference in methods, style if you will.

Aliantha · 07-04-2007, 02:38 PM

I don't think there's a whole lot of difference at all really. The US is in charge of the world at the moment just as GB was in the past, and prior to that the French and Prior to that the Greeks, and Prior to that the Romans...etc etc etc.

Believe me, colonialism is alive and well in the world today. The only difference is, it's got a new name.

TheMercenary · 07-04-2007, 07:44 PM

This was good.

http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk...idnt-go-s.html

DanaC · 07-04-2007, 07:50 PM

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Anyhoo, Achmed finally says, "how about packing cars with explosives and killing hundreds of random infidels in a coordinated series of gigantic fireballs?" And we're like, fuckin' A! Not only would it be an awesome bonding experience (with plenty of Paradise poontang, LOL), we would be doing a valuable community service. Okay, so we high-fived and made a solemn promise that we'd target two years after graduation for the big weekend prank blowout.

Hahaha. Okay that really made me laugh.

07-04-2007, 09:22 AM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	It is my impression that there are quite a few more radical Clerics in the UK. The UK has suffered far more (numerous) attacks in the recent years. Why? We have basically had little to nothing since 9/11. Sure a few groups have been thwarted, and I would bet to say quite a few more than those that make the press. But we have not had any train bombings, bus bombings, or car bombs. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-04-2007, 01:05 PM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	It is a difference in methods, style if you will. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-04-2007, 02:38 PM	#7
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I don't think there's a whole lot of difference at all really. The US is in charge of the world at the moment just as GB was in the past, and prior to that the French and Prior to that the Greeks, and Prior to that the Romans...etc etc etc. Believe me, colonialism is alive and well in the world today. The only difference is, it's got a new name. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-04-2007, 07:44 PM	#8
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	This was good. http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk...idnt-go-s.html __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-04-2007, 09:11 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	These people will not be calling anybody, so no worries about that. I fall on the side of taking a decent amount of alarm. I've read all the sites on this, and in particular I was amused by one that kept saying "what morons! this is nothing! if they had an oxidizer it would have been much more devastating, but they're not smart enough to figure that out!" Well now that you've told 'em, sparky, I'm sure they'll get it right next time. Impotence makes 'em madder. Counting on them to remain dumb is not really a strategy as much as a hope, and in either case I can't see how it's room for optimism.

07-04-2007, 09:11 AM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I would say the threat is exactly as serious as its been treated. This particular attempt was foiled, at least in part by happenstance (the woman who fell at Tiger Tiger, thus necessitating an ambulance whose crew noticed the smoke coming from the car outside).

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