Large numbers of casualties have been reported after at least six explosions on the Underground network and a double-decker bus in London.
Scotland Yard confirmed one of several reports of explosions on buses in the city - in Tavistock Place - but said the cause was not yet known.
Live on CNN - more devices believed to be out there.......total shut down - No phones - Live pics are fucking ugly........bastards.....2 confirmed dead 90 injured .....
Gatwick and Heathrow are still open. In fact, the Gatwick Express is still running out of Victoria - the only train in or out of London.
Tony Blair will be making an address shortly.
"We will not be intimitated" - Goeff Hoon, Defence Secretary
London Mayor, Ken Livingstone is in Singapore.
Still waiting to hear from my Uncle and Aunt in that area......No news yet
...Anyone else get the feeling this is never gonna end?
It will end when people start to realize that taking a pro-active stance against it is the only solution. Appeasement and ignorance are bliss, but todays terrorist only understands bloodshed. There is no negotiating with these people.
Besides, I'm sure you'll find a way to blame Bush for this one too.
It will end when people start to realize that taking a pro-active stance against it is the only solution. Appeasement and ignorance are bliss, but todays terrorist only understands bloodshed. There is no negotiating with these people.
Besides, I'm sure you'll find a way to blame Bush for this one too.
Just like the British did in Ireland and Israel is doing in Lebanon.
Just like the British did in Ireland and Israel is doing in Lebanon.
Israel is a classic example of a country that doesn't give a fuck what the world or the UN thinks. It's going to protect its borders and its citizens at all costs, and considering the fact that it is still standing after hundreds of years of invasion attempts, and years of corrupt UN involvement, is a testament to the first strike mentality.
People who fail to act on perceived threats usually end up being called something: A victim.
It will end when people start to realize that taking a pro-active stance against it is the only solution. Appeasement and ignorance are bliss, but todays terrorist only understands bloodshed. There is no negotiating with these people.
Besides, I'm sure you'll find a way to blame Bush for this one too.
No, I don't blame Bush for the attack in London. I am all for a solution. I just don't entirely agree with the ways it is being carried out.
Unfortunately, you're right when you say they only understand bloodshed.
Do we know yet if the claim from "The Secret Organization of Al Quaeda in Europe" is based on anything other than an anonymous claim?
Family is fine, just talked to him. He was in the office early today.
He was shocked as to the location. One of them wasn't far, but not on the station or tube he takes.
From al the feeds I have on BBC and from local folks the gut feeling is 'Ragheads'.
Maybe this will wake up France and Germany, but I doubt it.
Right now, just make the entire area glass. Give them the choice. Cut it out now, and give up all Al-Quita(SP) or the country (insert flavor of the month) becomes a glass ashtray.
Something of this size was most likely passed by him for approval, According to some sources. Either he or Zelkowie(sp) would have been aware of a planned attack, maybe not the details.
I am all for a solution. I just don't entirely agree with the ways it is being carried out.
