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"Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 05:39 AM
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A series of explosions on the London Underground. Fatalities reported Initial reports suggested electrical failure but reports now of an explosion on a London Bus... the day after London awarded 2012 Olympics...something to do with G8...Al Quaeda...or indeed an electrical fault??? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4659093.stm
Tom: "They shot Sonny on the causeway...he's dead." Michael: "Turnbull is a good man" Shane MacGowan: "It was Christmas Eve babe, in the drunk tank"
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 05:44 AM
07/07/05 05:44 AM
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The Dr. who fixed Lucy
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It was first thought to be a "power surge" on the underground (metro) network, but then three busses were ripped apart by blasts. Have got some friends in London, hope they were as lazy as me and overslept...
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:02 AM
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Originally posted by SC: I hope all our London members and their families are well! Hear Hear SC..if memory serves me BellaMafiaUK and Family Honour are Londoners?? My gut reaction is that this is not an electrical problem due to the timing of the incident.
Tom: "They shot Sonny on the causeway...he's dead." Michael: "Turnbull is a good man" Shane MacGowan: "It was Christmas Eve babe, in the drunk tank"
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:11 AM
07/07/05 06:11 AM
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Originally posted by Senza Mama: My gut reaction is that this is not an electrical problem due to the timing of the incident. Assuming the reports of explosions both ABOVE and BELOW ground are true it'd be unrealistic to believe its an electrical problem. The tv news reports here are showing hundreds of people walking through the streets (apparently after being evacuated from the underground) and more than a few are injured and/or bloody.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:31 AM
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Originally posted by Senza Mama: After the euphoria of Live8 on Saturday and London winning 2012 Olympics yesterday...the perpatrators just don't care about anything do they?? I'd be very surprised if there ends up being a tie-in with the Olympics. This whole thing has apparently been well orchestrated and almost was certainly planned long before the announcement of London getting the Olympic games.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:47 AM
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Bella Mafia UK
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I'm fine, fortunately. Two of the bombs were planted in stations which I pass through on my way in on the underground, right at the time it was happening. They stopped us getting off the train at Kings Cross station, and when I got off at Victoria station to change lines, they told everyone it was an electrical fault and to leave the station and get a bus. It was mayhem, but no-one suspected anything, we just thought it was the usual London Transport mess. I got a bus from Victoria to Kensington where I work, and then I found out that there'd been explosions, they said due to a Power Surge. Then the reports came through that there had been explosions on buses too, so we knew then that it was terrorists. I was calling my fiancé like mad on his mobile phone but couldn't get through....I was panicking like mad until he called back to say he's ok. Its difficult to get through to anyone now as most of the mobile phone networks in central London have gone down. The police are telling people to stay indoors, but I'm panicking now...I just want to go home!!
Reports are coming through its Al-Queeda, what a surprise. These bastards make me sick!!
...there's people who would pay a lot of money for that information. But then your daughter would lose a father..instead of gaining a husband.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by Bella Mafia UK: The police are telling people to stay indoors, but I'm panicking now...I just want to go home!! Bella - We're hearing (here in the U.S.) that London's transportation system has been virtually shut down. For the time being you should probably stay at work. We've also heard about the cellphone lines being bogged down, and now they're reporting that the landline phones are getting overloaded as well. Hang in there!!!!
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by Turi Giuliano: I've checked some of Fox's coverage, they're usually pretty good with UK issues because of their alliance with Sky News, but in the alerts they state an Israeli source claims the UK knew about the attacks prior. I heard that here, too, Turi. One of the networks reported that Scotland Yard called the Israeli government shortly before the first explosions to warn them that there'd be a terrorist attack in London.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 07:04 AM
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Originally posted by SC: Bella - We're hearing (here in the U.S.) that London's transportation system has been virtually shut down. For the time being you should probably stay at work.
We've also heard about the cellphone lines being bogged down, and now they're reporting that the landline phones are getting overloaded as well.
Hang in there!!!! I know, SC, but I can't help panicking a bit!! I know theres no way of getting home, but I'd be happy to walk if they let me out! You're right, though, I'll just have to sit tight for now. Thanks for the updates and advice
...there's people who would pay a lot of money for that information. But then your daughter would lose a father..instead of gaining a husband.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 08:37 AM
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I just now woke up and heard this horrible news. I immediately thought of our UK friends here. I'm so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I heard at least 7 explosions. How many deaths/injuries? Has that been confirmed and that it was Al Queada???? Please check in and keep us posted. Of course I don't need to encourage you all to "stay alert". Be safe! TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 08:42 AM
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Bella Mafia UK
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: I just now woke up and heard this horrible news. I immediately thought of our UK friends here. I'm so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I heard at least 7 explosions. How many deaths/injuries? Has that been confirmed and that it was Al Queada????
Please check in and keep us posted. Of course I don't need to encourage you all to "stay alert".
Be safe!
TIS Thanks, TIS, its good to know our friends in the US are thinking of us. There have been 2 reported fatalities so far, and many many injuries. Al-Queada's involvement hasn't been confirmed as yet, but thats what the unconfirmed reports are saying.
...there's people who would pay a lot of money for that information. But then your daughter would lose a father..instead of gaining a husband.
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 09:31 AM
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Lavinia, I'm sure your government is on high alert, which at the very least will make all the citizens cautious. It's so easy to say be alert and on guard, I know. However, I wouldn't know what else to do. We'll hear more as this unfolds I'm sure. What a different world we live in. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: "Major Incident" in London
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07/07/05 09:35 AM
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We could sit here all day and try to figure out the motives behind these attacks, but what's the point? These terrorists have no cause, their motive is fear. It astounds me how people can misinterpret a religion so much. How the hell do these people honestly think they're going to Heaven for the murder of innocent people? Have they mistaked Allah for Satan, because the only place they're going is to Hell. This is sad, and unfortunate, for two reasons. 1) The lives of these people were taken so violently. To quote The Godfather "This is so unfortunate, so unnecessary." My heart and prayers go out to their families. 2) The War on Terrorism is that much further from being over. God bless their souls.
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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