Dark_Grey Posted March 23, 2017 #126 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, hetrodoxly said: No ones being coy, in the UK we call Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladesh Asian, the 3 main religions are Hindu, Sikh and Muslim, my OP said i bet they're not Hindu or Sikh. Oh this might be a cultural thing. If the term "Asian" is used so liberally on your side of the pond, I understand why the BBC used it. My apologies for being crass - it's hard not to lash out when we are surrounded by chaos with no clear enemies Edited March 23, 2017 by Dark_Grey 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 23, 2017 #127 Share Posted March 23, 2017 In one thread some people say they'd like it to stay on topic. In another, they make comments about the US in a thread about an attack in Europe. Could we have some consistency, please? 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Falukorv Posted March 23, 2017 #128 Share Posted March 23, 2017 9 hours ago, toast said: I would say he is drunken and trying to speak rural swedish. In that case he didnt get many words right, because I couldnt recognize a single word. 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted March 23, 2017 #129 Share Posted March 23, 2017 7 hours ago, Pop It and Shove It said: - post removed - Here's a thought - there are folks dead. Lets shove that chip on your shoulder aside and be respectful and stick to the topic or simply respectful and silent. 5 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kismit Posted March 23, 2017 #130 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (IP: Staff) · Agreed. Show respect for the lives lost by not bringing political arguments in to derail the subject. This is an Official Moderator request. 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpandMyMind Posted March 23, 2017 #131 Share Posted March 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Dark_Grey said: Oh this might be a cultural thing. If the term "Asian" is used so liberally on your side of the pond, I understand why the BBC used it. My apologies for being crass - it's hard not to lash out when we are surrounded by chaos with no clear enemies It's not used liberally. Have you ever seen a world map? 4 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztek Posted March 23, 2017 #132 Share Posted March 23, 2017 it is confusing for some Americans cuz here we differentiate between entire asia, and middle east, technically it may still be asia, but in our understanding blue area is called middle east. 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skliss Posted March 23, 2017 #133 Share Posted March 23, 2017 19 hours ago, seeder said: and ...whats he gonna do anyway? The Brits can take care of themselves... I don't think it's that, I think there is always a concern about twin attacks..maybe on our Congress. So sorry this happened! It does bring up the question though...is it time that all police officers carry a gun and not just some of them? 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanc241 Posted March 23, 2017 #134 Share Posted March 23, 2017 12 hours ago, .ZZ. said: ^ Thanks, what we see on TV it looks like a little family residence. It is very deceptive. The facade does look like a small place but it goes back quite a long way and is vast inside with offices, a cabinet room, and living quarters above. 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotoutthere Posted March 23, 2017 #135 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) So the 'religion of peace' rears it's ugly head again.......cue the Guardian & BBC warning of a non-existant right wing backlash against muslims. Edited March 23, 2017 by itsnotoutthere 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotoutthere Posted March 23, 2017 #136 Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Kismit said: Agreed. Show respect for the lives lost by not bringing political arguments in to derail the subject. This is an Official Moderator request. Agreed. it's got nothing to do with politics. It's all about religion. 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted March 23, 2017 #137 Share Posted March 23, 2017 10 hours ago, AnchorSteam said: This again? I think I'll let this guy say it all for me- The attacker was British. Check your facts before using people's murder as a soapbox for your own agenda. 4 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted March 23, 2017 Author #138 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, skliss said: I don't think it's that, I think there is always a concern about twin attacks..maybe on our Congress. So sorry this happened! It does bring up the question though...is it time that all police officers carry a gun and not just some of them? we lived thru years of IRA terror attacks... they blew up more stuff in London than any terror group ever has....always threatening the Queen and Prime Minister.... their mantra was... "The Queen has to be lucky every day....we (the IRA).... only have to be lucky once" To be honest.... Im damned proud of our cops, we are one of the few countries who have a majority police force who are unarmed. Well the cops do have tear gas and batons.....and tazers..... Plus the English Bulldog fighting spirit However....due to such events as this, there will be more armed cops on the streets and at key locations Edited March 23, 2017 by seeder 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skliss Posted March 23, 2017 #139 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I give them credit for bravery! Keeping the peace, unarmed, is not an easy task. I'm encouraged to hear they have the option of tazers, didn't know that! I sincerely hope those that patrol the closed community neighborhoods are among the armed branches! 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted March 23, 2017 #140 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The scum balls at ISIS have just taken credit for this attack. 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted March 23, 2017 #141 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Possibly the best response that could be made: http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/fake-tube-sign-read-out-on-bbc-in-wake-of-westminster-attack/ar-BByCKXK?li=AAmiR2Z&ocid=spartandhp 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpandMyMind Posted March 23, 2017 #142 Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lilly said: The scum balls at ISIS have just taken credit for this attack. Those asshats would take credit for a hurricane. 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetpumper Posted March 23, 2017 #143 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Ah, I was right. He was a Scientologist. 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likwidlite Posted March 23, 2017 #144 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Not just London http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/23/man-arrested-for-trying-to-drive-into-crowd-in-antwerp-6529347/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted March 23, 2017 #145 Share Posted March 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, Lilly said: The scum balls at ISIS have just taken credit for this attack. And I bet the quisling press report that in every news bulletin and paper - instead of just ignoring the micro-penis gang completely (the only way we will truely beat them) 5 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted March 23, 2017 Author #146 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) copycat attack? Breaking news.... again Quote Attempted Antwerp attack: Shotgun and bladed weapons found in man's car who tried to drive into shopping district 'Because of these elements, and the events in London yesterday, the case is being taken on by the federal prosecutor's office' http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/antwerp-attempt-man-car-drive-belgian-shopping-district-police-rifle-found-bladed-weapons-arrested-a7646091.html Quote Man held for 'driving at crowd' in Antwerp, Belgium A man has been arrested in the north Belgian port city of Antwerp on suspicion of driving at a crowd. The vehicle, with French number plates, was driven "at high speed" on De Meir, Antwerp's main shopping street. There were no reports of injuries. The suspect, a man of north African origin, was taken away, Antwerp police chief Serge Muyters said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39369202 Edited March 23, 2017 by seeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted March 23, 2017 Author #147 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Ive got an idea... why dont we, the Brits/Scots/Welsh that make up the UK....... meet up with wannabe ISIS terrorists on a football field... And have a good old fashioned no holds barred fist fight? No guns, bombs, or weapons in general.... just man against man I may be 50.... but Ive still got my mojo... How about it then? Come and get some if you think youre hard enough!! Oh yes thats right.... terrorists are usually cowards, and will shy away from a fair fight Edited March 23, 2017 by seeder 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted March 23, 2017 #148 Share Posted March 23, 2017 59 minutes ago, Sweetpumper said: Ah, I was right. He was a Scientologist. You're being Scientolophobic. #NOTALLSCIENTOLOGISTS 1 hour ago, Setton said: Possibly the best response that could be made: http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/fake-tube-sign-read-out-on-bbc-in-wake-of-westminster-attack/ar-BByCKXK?li=AAmiR2Z&ocid=spartandhp "We will drink tea and jolly well carry on"? How is that any different than London's mayor stating terror is part of living in a big city? It's a more verbose way of saying "we won't retaliate. Please continue." 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted March 23, 2017 #149 Share Posted March 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, seeder said: copycat attack? Breaking news.... again As with most terrorist attacks, if it's proven effective it will be used again and again. Driving through crowds is much easier, cheaper and stealthier than sneaking around with explosives. Not too mention far less planning is involved. There's no way of knowing of when the next truck or van is coming to a crowd near you... 1 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted March 23, 2017 Author #150 Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dark_Grey said: You're being Scientolophobic. #NOTALLSCIENTOLOGISTS "We will drink tea and jolly well carry on"? How is that any different than London's mayor stating terror is part of living in a big city? It's a more verbose way of saying "we won't retaliate. Please continue." as I said above....we have had MAJOR terror attacks before with the IRA.... they were very deadly... and set off many bombs in London....its not just the UK who should have a cup of tea and carry on..... its every country who has experienced things like this. A way to defeat terror is not to live life differently....because of it we lived thru the IRA bombs.... we will live thru this 2 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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