Terrorist Attacks in London
Jul 7th 2005, 4:07 pm
#91
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
So it comes to this then eh...trying to discuss a point that people don't agree with, and now I am to be silenced and ignored. How ironic.
Personally I'm worried out of my brain about my best friend who lives in North London, debating world politics with you isn't high on my agenda right now.
Its not that people don't want to talk about what you want to debate, maybe they just don't feel like debating it right now.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:08 pm
#92
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I second this and I'm sure there's a huge queue behind me to third, fourth and so on...... 
Jul 7th 2005, 4:08 pm
#93
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
I think what has annoyed people is that I have chosen to address a few controversial points in a non-politcally correct matter. I have chosen to discuss some truths and feelings, when all anyone else wants to do is post meaningless tributes which will be on Page 17 of the forums in a few weeks.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
We'll miss you.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:09 pm
#94
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
To move away from this developing 'argument',how are the US media portraying events in London and what's the coverage like?
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:10 pm
#95
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
I think what has annoyed people is that I have chosen to address a few controversial points in a non-politcally correct matter. I have chosen to discuss some truths and feelings, when all anyone else wants to do is post meaningless tributes which will be on Page 17 of the forums in a few weeks.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:10 pm
#96
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
I think what has annoyed people is that I have chosen to address a few controversial points in a non-politcally correct matter. I have chosen to discuss some truths and feelings, when all anyone else wants to do is post meaningless tributes which will be on Page 17 of the forums in a few weeks.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
I'm out of here, God Bless you all. Bye.
PS Rete, about that SWBell crack - don't abuse your moderator privilidges by revealing personal information about me. You don't know my life story.
I gave you the truth and some frank honest comments, and you have all chosen to refute and ignore them like spoilt children. Fine. Post away - if you feel the need to have a 13 page thread of "I'm so shocked" one liners then go right ahead. Happy reading.
I'm out of here, God Bless you all. Bye.
PS Rete, about that SWBell crack - don't abuse your moderator privilidges by revealing personal information about me. You don't know my life story.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:11 pm
#97
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by cupranod
To move away from this developing 'argument',how are the US media portraying events in London and what's the coverage like?
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
CNN was pretty much their presenters commenting on the live video and talking about the implications for the US transport system.
EDIT: I don't want people to think the presenters weren't sympathetic, they were also saying the victims families were in their thoughts and prayers.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:13 pm
#98
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by cupranod
To move away from this developing 'argument',how are the US media portraying events in London and what's the coverage like?
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:14 pm
#99
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by cupranod
To move away from this developing 'argument',how are the US media portraying events in London and what's the coverage like?
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
Is it blanket news coverage on the main news channels?
I'd be interested to know,the BBC and ITV over here have been broadcasting continuously since the news first broke.
At the moment I have one eye on the weather news too, since I seem to be in line for a cat 3 or 4 hurricane right up the jacksy in a couple of days. *sigh*
Jul 7th 2005, 4:14 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I was watching CNN this morning and the live stream from the BBC.
CNN was pretty much their presenters commenting on the live video and talking about the implications for the US transport system.
CNN was pretty much their presenters commenting on the live video and talking about the implications for the US transport system.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:15 pm
#101
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
I think what has annoyed people is that I have chosen to address a few controversial points in a non-politcally correct matter.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:16 pm
#102
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I was watching CNN this morning and the live stream from the BBC.
CNN was pretty much their presenters commenting on the live video and talking about the implications for the US transport system.
EDIT: I don't want people to think the presenters weren't sympathetic, they were also saying the victims families were in their thoughts and prayers.
CNN was pretty much their presenters commenting on the live video and talking about the implications for the US transport system.
EDIT: I don't want people to think the presenters weren't sympathetic, they were also saying the victims families were in their thoughts and prayers.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:19 pm
#103
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by Big Vern
We'll miss you.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:27 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by Rete
And that is what the average everyday New Yorker, such as myself and colleagues, did after September 11th. How dare you place your country above any country's citizens who have dealt with the needless death and horror of terrorist attacks.
The attack today in London is no less nor more horrific than the occurrences on US soil on September 11th. While the loss of life in the US far outnumbers the loss of life in the UK in today's attack, the average American "joe" is just as compassionate and heartsick of what has happened in London this morning as Brits were when we were attacked.
If a public concert were needed to financially aid your country and countrymen to return their transportation system to operation quickly or to aid in the medical care of those hundreds of human beings injuried today or funds to help families who lost parent[s] through today's tragedy, our artists will come to your aid just as your artists came to ours.
Perhaps it is time to open your emotions to express your compassion rather than your mouth to voice your mistaken sense of superority
The attack today in London is no less nor more horrific than the occurrences on US soil on September 11th. While the loss of life in the US far outnumbers the loss of life in the UK in today's attack, the average American "joe" is just as compassionate and heartsick of what has happened in London this morning as Brits were when we were attacked.
If a public concert were needed to financially aid your country and countrymen to return their transportation system to operation quickly or to aid in the medical care of those hundreds of human beings injuried today or funds to help families who lost parent[s] through today's tragedy, our artists will come to your aid just as your artists came to ours.
Perhaps it is time to open your emotions to express your compassion rather than your mouth to voice your mistaken sense of superority
One of the things that has struck a chord with me in recent times is actually how close the British and Americans are. The shared sense of outrage and grief over 9/11 and, most likely, this from the general public on both sides of the Atlantic is amazing actually. We may react differently at times and, yes, we Brits are known for our reserve, but we appear to me as siblings that, underneath it all, care deeply for each other regardless of surface bickerings and regardless of what our respective leaders do.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:33 pm
#105
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by ImHere
One of the things that has struck a chord with me in recent times is actually how close the British and Americans are. The shared sense of outrage and grief over 9/11 and, most likely, this from the general public on both sides of the Atlantic is amazing actually. We may react differently at times and, yes, we Brits are known for our reserve, but we appear to me as siblings that, underneath it all, care deeply for each other regardless of surface bickerings and regardless of what our respective leaders do.