Terrorist Attacks in London
Jul 7th 2005, 4:34 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Blair is giving a conference on BBC America now.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:34 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Virtually everyone in my office has this morning been offering words of sympathy and asking if my friends and relatives are alright, and I really appreciate that.
An observation: I notice that after a quick press conference Blair was straight onto a helicopter to London. Compare that with George Bush's heroic behaviour on 9/11.
An observation: I notice that after a quick press conference Blair was straight onto a helicopter to London. Compare that with George Bush's heroic behaviour on 9/11.
Last edited by elfman; Jul 7th 2005 at 4:38 pm.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:35 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by elfman
Virtually everyone in my office has this morning been offering words of sympathy and asking if my friends and relatives are alright, and I really appreciate that.
An observation: I notice that after a quick press conference Blair was straight onto helicopter to London. Compare that with George Bush's heroic behaviour on 9/11.
An observation: I notice that after a quick press conference Blair was straight onto helicopter to London. Compare that with George Bush's heroic behaviour on 9/11.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:37 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by dunroving
I've gone right off CNN lately. Their presenters seem to consider themselves as experts and love spouting their amateur opinions. Too much sensationalist conjecture and not enough coverage of the facts.
I'm trying to play the video off the initial BBC news link but it's buffering and then stops, anyone else having problems?
I don't have BBC America......
Jul 7th 2005, 4:37 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
My thoughts and prayers for all those caught in this attack and for all citizens and residents of the UK and their families wherever they might be.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:38 pm
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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.
You are correct, the biggest difference is the experience of attacks on the homeland. The British have enough that they know the way to get back on track quickly. There is a cultural difference, where Britain expects the government to respond with funds, the American way is to raise money through non-governmental sources.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:39 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by paddingtongreen
You are correct, the biggest difference is the experience of attacks on the homeland. The British have enough that they know the way to get back on track quickly. There is a cultural difference, where Britain expects the government to respond with funds, the American way is to raise money through non-governmental sources.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:44 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
What do you mean lately?
I'm trying to play the video off the initial BBC news link but it's buffering and then stops, anyone else having problems?
I don't have BBC America......
I'm trying to play the video off the initial BBC news link but it's buffering and then stops, anyone else having problems?
I don't have BBC America......
I could not get Radio 5, OK now.
I think the volume hit them, now that most people are trying to get home the demand has reduced.
I am sure it was only a case of when, but that does not impact on it actually happening.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:46 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Are you at the nick there, my cousin used to work out of there?
Jul 7th 2005, 4:47 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
What do you mean lately?
I'm trying to play the video off the initial BBC news link but it's buffering and then stops, anyone else having problems?
I don't have BBC America......
I'm trying to play the video off the initial BBC news link but it's buffering and then stops, anyone else having problems?
I don't have BBC America......
Jul 7th 2005, 4:47 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by paddingtongreen
Took me a while to figure, but I remember a news item said that they took some terror suspects to the nick at Paddington Green. I lived around there for most of my life before I came to PA in 1966.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:49 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Beeb are saying 300 dead and 400+ injured. My local news says 400 dead and a thousand injured.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:50 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by sibsie
Beeb are saying 300 dead and 400+ injured. My local news says 400 dead and a thousand injured.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:51 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by sibsie
Beeb are saying 300 dead and 400+ injured. My local news says 400 dead and a thousand injured.
Jul 7th 2005, 4:52 pm
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Re: Terrorist Attacks in London
Originally Posted by dunroving
I'm not having trouble with the BBC Live feed. I didn't even realize I could get a live stream until I saw it mentioned earlier in this thread. The picture is awful but there's been no interruptions or buffering. I have a broadband connection - if you have a slower connection that may explain it.