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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by jad n rich
(Post 11502493)
I am a bit surprised at some of the commentary, given that we do not even know yet if its political, terrorist, religious, extremist, for all we really know it could just some nut job particularly unhappy with his local coffee shop.
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
(Post 11502468)
Meanwhile, UTS - nearly a mile and a half away from the scene - has been evacuated and staff sent home...
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
The Tele keeping it classy and completely fictional as always :thumbdown::yawn:
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Is it a cafe with a toilet or do you need a key to go around the corner?
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Not much information coming out. :(
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by Alfresco
(Post 11502511)
Not much information coming out. :(
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11502512)
My news feed tells me that some hostages have just come running out.
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
apparently some of the hostages have come out?
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that third hostage is a male from what I can see
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Those poor people...they must be absolutely terrified. :(
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by Molly Coddle
(Post 11502358)
I totally agree about fear being an enemy, that's why these groups do the things they do, to spread fear. That's how they work.
Speaking for myself here, I don't need to get a handle of events, I have a good idea on what is going down here. Haven't you? I think all major western cities, of the countries who have had an involvement with the extremists have something to worry about, not just London. My husband presumes London as the next target because of what has been going on there lately with regards to security and safety procedures. Who knows, nothing could happen for months, but something could happen tomorrow, it's the not knowing and this is where the fear factor kicks in. Events in Sydney are far from clear and far removed on present information on anything to do with London. London being a world city has always faced international threats. That city has just gone on with life there regardless. Only way to go. |
Re: It's going down in Sydney
Some other forums have mentioned the possibility of a training exercise.
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Well drove home from the North Shore to the Eastern Subs. Harbour Bridge is no go so took the tunnel. Possibly the best rush hour drive home I've ever had. Didn't look so good coming the other way. So take the tunnel if you need to head south.
I've just seen a load of footage of the gunman. I'm no expert on snipping, but seemed like a lot of opportunity to take him down. |
Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by the troubadour
(Post 11502547)
Some other forums have mentioned the possibility of a training exercise.
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Re: It's going down in Sydney
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 11502571)
Well I can't speak on behalf of any officials obviously, but as someone who works on the frontline of emergency response in Queensland, it doesn't fit any training criteria that I'm aware of, and if it is an exercise.....well, words fail me for the way its caused panic and distress to the public. That is NOT the aim of any Emergency management exercise.
Nothing like creating an emergency to harness support and drown out bad news. I'm not saying it is but I have lived in other cities in siege situations and something points this to being played out for all it's worth. Why not close the immediate area and get on with business? Why so far afield has been impacted? Just a few thoughts on the matter at hand. |
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