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Haloed Silhouette
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A double-decker bus and several Underground stations have exploded. Many casualties, and much is unknown - not even the cause of the explosion.

On the first day of the G8 conference in Scotland.

Number 10 said it was "still unsure" whether the explosions were a terrorist attack and although casualties were reported, no further details were yet available.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4659093.stm

And I know what it's like.

JH

EDITED.

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Corwin
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Ouch. [Frown] That really sucks... As for causes and such they might find out more soon, the things just happened.
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Tante Shvester
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Yikes!
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Ick.
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Haloed Silhouette
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I still remember March-April two years ago, when we had God knows how many explosions. The English government, BBC and Skynews didn't give a damn. The reporers didn't even look at the Israeli side of what's going on.

And now they get an explosion. Well, at least they know now what it is to live in fear.

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Not funny, the girl I love is in London right now and would have been going to the Airport right about now, to say the least I'm honestly afraid for her. I'm normally a rather calm person, most dangerous events don't bothe rme. This honestly does frighten me a bit, she is the world.. more than the world to me. Makes me wish I was back in Iraq at the moment.
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They've shut down the bus system in London because of the bombings.


(&/282"§§( German kezboard. Who can tzpe on these things anzwazÄ)

[ July 07, 2005, 07:20 AM: Message edited by: The Rabbit ]

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Haloed Silhouette
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By now it's six explosions. One in Russell Square.

I was staying there two summers ago; it makes it so different when you know the place.

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shut down :|

Anyone tried to contact Londoner hatrackers?

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Dammit. First rioting, now this?

This is not the peace process.

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quote:
Originally posted by Haloed Silhouette:

And now they get an explosion. Well, at least they know now what it is to live in fear.

Since we have been under the constant threat of terrorism for many years with the Irish troubles, I find it utterly disgusting that you don't appreciate that we have suffered greatly from terrorism. I'm sorry that the journalists didn't seem to give a damn, but you can be sure that the British people did.

I don't appreciate your insulting attitude while my country is under attack.

I'm sorry that I may be being rather more harsh than I usually would, but I am just amazed at how angry and upset reading that statement just made me.

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Corwin
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quote:
Originally posted by Haloed Silhouette:

And I know what it's like.

Well, if you DO know what it's like, don't make us think you're gloating over it... If you want to blame reporters, do that, but the Londoners have nothing to do with that, so what is it to you if they live in fear right now?! As someone who has been through something like that it seems to me that you should sympathize with them.

Black Fox, I hope she's alright. Please post as soon as you find something about her, ok? I have a friend who's visiting England, but fortunately she wasn't in London today; I know how it feels to wait for news, hang in there.

Bella Bee, are you living in London or not?

And who are our Londoners? I hope they're all safe...

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*growls*

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BB-- you're fine. Your comments are justified and proper.

I just emailed Amira-- oh, good heavens, I'm losing my apathy. . .

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Wow -- and just after they had such great new yesterday about being chosen for the Olympics. This is a terrible thing to happen and totally erases all the good feelings of yesterday....

My prayers are with our British Hatrackers... hope everyone's okay.

FG

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Bella Bee
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No, I'm not in London. I currently live about 30 miles away. But a lot of my friends live and/or work there. Thankfully, none of them should have been in the area of the bombs today, although I'm still waiting to hear for sure.

We've been waiting for this since 9/11, but it doesn't make it any easier. What makes it even sadder, it that yesterday London won the right to hold the 2012 Olympics. The headlines on the papers this morning all have headlines about 'London's Golden Day'.

Black Fox, I'm sure she'll be fine. I hope you hear from her soon.

Thankfully, so far the reports suggest that there won't be as many dead as there could have been, although there are a lot of wounded.

For any of you praying types - please keep those who are hurt and grieving in your thoughts. I know they could do with it.

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CNN reports just now that Scotland Yard reports a total of 4 explosions (3 underground and one bus).

A website purportedly from the London arm of Al Queda claims responsibility for the bombings.

HS, I think you owe an apology. Your comments were very callous.

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The English government, BBC and Skynews didn't give a damn. The reporers didn't even look at the Israeli side of what's going on.

And now they get an explosion. Well, at least they know now what it is to live in fear.

In looking over the full context of what HS said, I think it is only the media he is directing his comment to. He is upset with how the media handle a previous situation, so he is saying now "they" know (the media, I assume) what it is like.

I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and say he wasn't trying to be callous to British citizens....

FG

[ July 07, 2005, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

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I still remember March-April two years ago, when we had God knows how many explosions. The English government, BBC and Skynews didn't give a damn. The reporers didn't even look at the Israeli side of what's going on.

And now they get an explosion. Well, at least they know now what it is to live in fear.

With the amount of violence displayed by both sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, it's no wonder that the reporters have given up covering it. You can only cover the daily exchange of rhetoric and violence in so many ways before it becomes a non-newsworthy event except on a local scale. Since London is a central player in world policy it's only natural that news coverage would be higher.
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I just thought about how bad it could have been had they planned the explosions for yesterday, with all that crowd... o_O :shivers:
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I really hope George Bush says, or more importantly does, someting very good, very quickly. The UK has pretty much been our best friend since we got hit, and I hope the fact that George and all his secret service are in the country will give him a chance to make some token effort toward beginning to repay the debt very soon. If he doesn't at least make a strong statement and show some sort of attempt at intellegence gathering and sharing within the next couple hours, I'll be very disappointed.

And for the record, I don't see how it could make a civilized person happy to see anyone learn to live in fear. That's a barbaric statement if I ever heard one.

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Bella Bee,

I agree 100%. Your response was far more reasoned than mine was going to be.

Having recently been there and used the underground a lot (including King's Cross station), it does change one's view.

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of London today, and with your government and with those who must respond to this crisis.

I will also add my prayers that the terrorists (everywhere) come to find a better and less destructive way to have their voices heard, and give up on violence as an option.

I hope all our other London-based friends check in soon.

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160 reported dead so far. Eye witnesses speak of many more still underground.
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Bush spoke on CNN. He expressed condolences to the British people and urged caution to the American people heading to work today.

Security has stepped up on the DC subway this morning. Bush is in conference with the heads of Homeland Security at this time.

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That is "160 reported injured" actually.
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quote:
Originally posted by TheHumanTarget:
With the amount of violence displayed by both sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, it's no wonder that the reporters have given up covering it.

That is a pitty, actually. That we grow used to violence. (but I think we can pretty much get used to anything...) "It's been going on for years" is no relief for those who suffer now. I remember seeing "Hotel Rwanda" and thinking: "How can people ignore stuff like that?!"
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I'm so sad to hear this news. [Frown]

There's a check-in community on LiveJournal, here: http://www.livejournal.com/community/london_070705/

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quote:
Originally posted by KarlEd:
Bush spoke on CNN. He expressed condolences to the British people and urged caution to the American people heading to work today.

Security has stepped up on the DC subway this morning. Bush is in conference with the heads of Homeland Security at this time.

Thanks. I'd missed that.
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I was watching this on Fox News this morning. I've been to many of those stations before, so it was particularly startling. The reporters on Fox were talking about how the London people are reacting remarkably well and without panic. (They were also comparing their reaction to the New Yorker's reaction on 9/11, saying they were very similar.) They also made the point that the people are no strangers to terrorism, with IRA attacks in their past. Anyway, it made me proud of the British people--for not letting the terrorists succeed in their terror. So I think the comment that they're learning to live in fear is misguided at best.

When I got to work this morning, one of my coworkers asked me if I thought it was terrorists. I knew what she meant, but I said that of course it was terrorists, whatever group it was, by the very definition it is an act of terrorism.

-Katarain

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Yeah, there were cops on the El platform this morning.

I saw a lot of cops around last week, too. I figure it was because of the Taste of Chicago, but it still made me nervous because I started wondering if they knew something was going to happen. Weird, you'd think the presence of the police would make me feel more calm, but it doesn't. I guess it's because seeing the police is a reminder that this world isn't as safe as we like to think it is.

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quote:
Originally posted by Corwin:
That is "160 reported injured" actually.

Sorry about that. I must have mis-heard on CNN. I'm listening while working. [Blushing]
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Living in fear? This is London we're talking about. Its people defied all that the Luftwaffe could throw at them, a bombing that makes Israel's troubles look like a child's scraped knee. I suggest that children who know nothing of history have a nice hot cup of STFU.
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[Frown]

Actually, reading the story from CNN this morning, I got tears in my eyes. Not sure exactly why. I guess because it's so effing screwed up, all of it. *kicks things*

Has anyone heard from Amira?

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The T here in Boston is on eleveated alert today too. My mom was in King's Cross station yesterday (she ahd been in England/London for a week, through yesterday. She got home safe and sound last night), going on a quick trip to Scotland on her last day over there. She called me at 8AM this morning, since we hadn't talked since she got back. She's rather rattled.

My fiance spent a year in England at UCL, and lived not 5 minutes from KC, and 10 from Russell's (sp) Square. She got a hold of one of her friends still in the city, and she's okay. My fiance is hoping everyone else she knows that she's lost touch with is okay as well.

My condolences and sympathy go out to the victims and their families...

-Bok

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mack-- I emailed her, but forgot to put my real name; she may not recognize my email addy.
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Sickening. Just Sickening.

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Its people defied all that the Luftwaffe could throw at them, a bombing that makes Israel's troubles look like a child's scraped knee
Yes, 60+ years ago; and remember that Israel's troubles, though rather small in magnitude, happen in a much smaller nation. Greater London has a higher population than Israel.
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quote:
Originally posted by King of Men:
Living in fear? This is London we're talking about. Its people defied all that the Luftwaffe could throw at them, a bombing that makes Israel's troubles look like a child's scraped knee. I suggest that children who know nothing of history have a nice hot cup of STFU.

And again, why do we have to compare sufferings?! This post is just as rude as the one it is answering. Please be civil about this, both you and HS.
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One caller to BBC Five Live said his friend had seen "the bus ripped open like a can of sardines".
It seems clear that many people must have died if this happened to a "packed" bus. [Frown]

I'm sure Amira and Pixie will check in with someone as soon as possible. Right now the phones are pretty tied up. Is Amira on dial up still? It might be a while. Until then we can only pray.

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We really have to avoid contention among those of us who are against terrorism. It's important that we all pull together. Contention makes things worse not better.
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I also e-mailed Amira. She doesn't live or work in London itself, so she's probably fine. (And if we don't hear from her today, I think I can still find her phone number).
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HS: You *had* to answer that, didn't you?!? Forget the *scale* of things, innocent people have been hurt or killed today, for them it doesn't make much difference that it wasn't in a Luftwaffe bombardment, in a Palestinian suicide bombing or in an Israeli punishing mission -or whatever one would call it-, ok?
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Right now, the scale doesn't matter. People died at the hands of other people. That in itself is enough for mourning.
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The news this morning was making a tenative connection to G8. I don't know what to think about that. My thought is that if it does have something to do with G8, then the other 7 countries are a target as well. I don't know... I just have this sense of dread that it's going to get a lot worse and I just hope I'm way wrong.

-Katarain

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This stinks.

About the only good thing is that the death toll seems to be staying in the 100’s and not the 1,000’s.

I’m very surprised our subways haven’t been hit yet.

Guess the war on terror isn’t over.

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Wow, British people are so great, aren't they? This calm efficiency is inspiring. (Watching BBC coverage.)
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Guess the war on terror isn’t over.
Did anyone think it was?

I don't think the "war on terror" will EVER be over.

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40 dead and 350 injured now.

[Frown]

http://news.yahoo.com/fc/world/london_bombings

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I don't think that the "war on terror" will be won in a traditional sense-- but it will ultimatly be self-destructive.

--j_k

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Oh man.

[Frown]

I hate, hate hearing about this. No matter what country, no matter what, mack is right - a large number of people were murdered and injured today. And that's definitely cause to mourn.

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