London Bombs

[Leofski]

For those of you who don't know, this morning six bombs went off in London on the bus and tube network. Currently the entire transport system is down in central London, the number of casulties is unknown and no organisation has claimed responsability.

If my mother had had her way, I'd be working in London this week,and would have had to go through one of the stations that was hit.I'll post more as more gets released.

[Solo Tremaine]

[COLOR=#503F86]A recent report by the Incident Official at Russel Square tube station's confirmed that emergency services have been called to seven different locations, so it's possible that there've been more than six blasts. But things are still so confused at the moment that it's hard to tell what exactly has happened- we probably won't know the full details for days yet.[/COLOR]

[Sandy]

Recent news tell that the AlQaida has announced that they are behind the bombs in London today. Who would've guessed...? :P

It strikes odd that the scale of the attacks is so much smaller than in previous targets. I hope this isn't just an prelude to something bigger... :(

No, even though this seems to be another act of terrorism (geez I [I]hate[/I] that word!), it's no reason to start panicking and foretelling the end of the world.

Like Tony Blair said in his speech from the G8-summit, the will to defend what the "civilized countries" have is far greater than the will to destroy it. Bleh, that's not a correct quote, but it was something along those lines anyway...

I just hope that people who are in the middle of the events try to think clearly and let the officials do their job without spreading any panic.

[Raiyuu]

[font=Trebuchet MS]Where the Met Police Commissioner has been referring to the incidents as 'possibly a coordinated attack' all morning, Tony Blair just made statement from Gleneagles (the G8 summit) explicitly calling them terrorist attacks. He's coming down to London for the day, and his team will hold his place in the summit until he returns this evening.

As far a BBC News 24 knows, five tube trains and a double-decker bus were hit. I think I heard that the police are searching other trains and buses for unexploded devices.
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[Roxie Faye]

[color=#9933ff]I turned on the TV about fifteen minutes ago (It was like.... 7:45 PM EST) and that's the first thing I saw on the news.

I actually have to go in to work today, so there's not much I can type at the moment; I barely got to skim the replies here.

My first thought was that someone was angry over an IOC bid, but as I looked at Sage's post about Blair's comments from the G8 summit, it's looking more likely that [i]that[/i] was more of their intention. Or rather, to at least draw some attention away from it.

I'll probably post later as [strike]I[/strike] everyone knows more details, later. Damn, I can already feel the panick rising in my throat.[/color]

[James]

[color=#332E1D][font=franklin gothic medium]I think the important thing is that people didn't panic. And that no doubt helped to save lives as well.

I don't know what else to say about this, except that the extent of human cruelty never ceases to disappoint me. That anyone can deliberately target completely innocent people is just too difficult to contemplate.

I think Tony Blair's comments were pretty spot-on. No matter what terrorist organizations do, the world certainly won't stop spinning. So these acts are essentially useless; all they do is kill people who never did anything wrong. The endless cycle of human stupidity continues.[/color][/font]

[Domon]

Right now, I've watched the news and I'm going from extremes on emotions. To all you Brits that are OBers I'm glad you're okay and that your families are okay too. But I don't know aobut my pen-pal and I'm extremely worried about her. I just can't believe this horrible blood-shed.

[Sandy]

In the latest news it's estimated that over 40 people are dead and over 300 wounded. I for one don't expect that the numbers will stay that way, as sad as it is. :/

You just never know when it's your time to go, but I am glad I'm living in a small country with little to do with any "anti-terrorism".

And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying "you had it coming", but people - especially those who swear revenge - should realize that nothing good comes out from messing with a bunch of desperate people also known as terrorists. They [I]feed[/I] on revenge, it gives them another "morally just" reason to strike back!

Uh, I've just about had it with the insanity of people! At times like this, you just want to shout to the world the cliché: [I]"Why can't we all just get along?!"[/I]

[BlueYoshi]

[color=darkred]I always thought that a terrorist attack on London was inevitable, and here it is. I guess at this point it's only a matter of how the officials handle the current situation, hopefully for better. It's kind of ironic how all of London, and the rest of Britain for that matter, were so ecstatic over the announcement that they would be hosting the Olympics in 2012, and then, less than twenty four hours later, those feelings of joy turned into utter havoc and misery.

Man, it feels so "real", though. I mean, with the Madrid bombings I wasn't all that bothered to tell the truth. I was shocked to say the least. But the fact that a similar incident occurred here in Britain, where I live, it's really sunk in. I just feel for those who were involved and have been affected by the incident.[/color] :(

[Lord Dante]

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As far as i'm aware, Al-Quaeda are claiming responsibility for the bombings, as allegedly, a post was made on an islamic website by al-quaeda, claiming responsibility.

Thankfully, there are only two confirmed fatalities (according to both sky news and bbc news 24), although it is speculated that there are more.

Eyewitnesses said that (apparently) there were "decapitated bodies" around the bus that was targeted. Although this hasn't been confirmed, the bomb [I]did[/I] blow the roof clean off the bus.

As i'm writing this a new report has come in, 40 fatalities, and at least 1000 wounded. i think it is safe to say that london will never be the same again.

[ghostchick]

:animestun ..........Wow you guys do know that muslums believe that we r the evil doers and that we should die??? They think they r going to meet alla real quick and that its worth it. Im not trying to justify their actions I just want everyone to understand. I honestly think that as the next generation or what ever generation we should do something to help. Instead of just being shocked and sitting there feeling srry for ourselves we should really work to create a better tomorrow.

[Ezekiel]

[SIZE=1]Correction, ghostchick, it isn't Muslims as a whole. Do not label a religion under any circumstances for a situation such as this, it is the groups operating behind this that should be blamed.

I watched the news just over an hour ago, it was live from a meeting with journalists and it is the 'The Secret Organisation of Al-Qaeda Jihad in Europe' who have claimed the bombs to be theirs on their website, but there isn't apparently any conformation of this yet...or there wasn't when I was watching.

Considering there were 8 bombs set off, I'm surprised that more people weren't killed. The worst was at King's Cross, if I'm not mistaken?

It's quite ironic, really, as soon as the fact that London had the 2012 Olympics was announced, I think quite a few people knew that something would happen. Any city to have something like this would have been made a target. Maybe that's just my opinion, though.

My sympathies to those families who lost their loved ones today, let's just hope these attacks don't continue.[/SIZE]

[BlueYoshi]

[quote name='ghostchick']:animestun ..........Wow you guys do know that muslums believe that we r the evil doers and that we should die??? They think they r going to meet alla real quick and that its worth it. Im not trying to justify their actions I just want everyone to understand. I honestly think that as the next generation or what ever generation we should do something to help. Instead of just being shocked and sitting there feeling srry for ourselves we should really work to create a better tomorrow.[/quote]

[color=darkred]I'm a Muslim. I don't think you're an evil doer, and I don't even know you for that matter. For all the Islamic extremists out there, there are also other Muslims who oppose what they're doing, like me for example.

Simply put, I'm disgusted with today's events. Why should such a thing happen at this time? After all the effort put into Live 8 to reduce poverty in Africa, something like this should happen? No way man, this definitely does not help at all, and it's a real big shame that the people responsible, whether they be Jews, Muslims, or Christians, don't realise this. Their statements and beliefs won't be taken seriously by anybody if they continue to go on like this.[/color]

[James]

[color=#332E1D][font=franklin gothic medium]This should be a reaffirmation of the evils of religious fundamentalism - any religion. Each major religion has played a major role in various forms of carnage throughout human history. Unfortunately, rigidity and zeal can lead to violence like this.

So yes, it's not just about Muslim extremism. It's about religious extremism, period. I think it's something people should always be wary of, even as a non-violent force it can be destructive. [/color][/font]

[Doukeshi]

[SIZE=1]There is now a rough estimate as to the death toll. About 33-40 deaths (depending which news broadcast you're watching. I was at work at the time of the bombings so I didn't hear about it until I logged on here and found this thread.

You'd think we'd be used to bombings over here what with the IRA and all, but still any pointless waste of life such as this not to mention a [i]deliberate[/i] action to end said life, always comes as a shock.

Its barbaric and sick. I mean war is one thing, at least most of the people involved know what they're getting into (excluding civilians caught in crossfire), but bombing commuters just trying to get on with their jobs is just depraved.

I don't live anywhere near London, nor do I know anyone that does, but I, like the rest of my country and no doubt the world still feel this as if it were in our own backyard. It does, however, show the compassion and solidarity of those willing to help and save those in need when it comes to the crunch. [/SIZE]

[King Ex]

I heard 37 died and 700 injured in this incident to London transportation. The Prime minister Tony Blair accused Islamic extremists for these bombings. Also there might be more attack around Europe. Well i just hope that know more people get injured or killed. The U.S have raised terrorist alert level in NY subway and many other places as well

[ghostchick]

[QUOTE=Bombu][color=darkred]I'm a Muslim. I don't think you're an evil doer, and I don't even know you for that matter. For all the Islamic extremists out there, there are also other Muslims who oppose what they're doing, like me for example.

Simply put, I'm disgusted with today's events. Why should such a thing happen at this time? After all the effort put into Live 8 to reduce poverty in Africa, something like this should happen? No way man, this definitely does not help at all, and it's a real big shame that the people responsible, whether they be Jews, Muslims, or Christians, don't realise this. Their statements and beliefs won't be taken seriously by anybody if they continue to go on like this.[/color][/QUOTE]


Shoot Im really srry :animeshy: :animecry: I did not mean to insult anybody and I did not mean to say it about all Muslims. I am sorry.I relized what I had done after I posted. :animeshy:

[Lord Dante]

The death toll may not be acurate. as there may not be [I]anything[/I] left of some poele (especialy in the bus blast)

[Vicky]

[SIZE=1]We were in school when this happened and I for one was f***ing scared stiff. I have at least four family members over in London, three of which work in the Centre were it was bombed and one who's a bus driver. I'm really angry and pissed off about this because just yesterday we were all happy about getting the 2012 Olympics(sp?) and now today everyone's worried and sad about the people lost or the people they haven't found. Just really shocking for me. I was in Science drinking caffine for a science test we were doing and I went back down the Library and the TV was on. I asked my mate why it was on and she said London had been bombed. I laughed because I didn't believe her. I had to ask five of my friends before I believed them.

Most of the afternoon we were sat watching the news in the Library and when we had to go back to lessons I was still well worried and annoyed. I will admit worse things have happened but it's not been so close to my home (and my family) and if it has it hasn't been in my lifetime. I have a friend who's girlfriend was on the bus that blown in two and that just adds to it.

There's also the possibility of more bombs, like most people have been saying. Living in Manchester I'm pretty close to London and Manchester has a few places that would be a good target (Arndale, Town Centre, Trafford Centre) but then again there's Liverpool and loads of other places around London that could be tragetted. However, the bombs in London could just be the first and lasts, and I hope they are. I'm not going to worry about what will happen next and I'm not going to worry if anywhere else in Europe gets bombed, not until it actually happens.

I seriously don't get the point. Got our attention, that's it, but like Tony Blair said they can't destroy or determination to stop terrorism, or something along those lines. And the group responsible must have got some kicks out of this because they admitted to it, and I don't honestly care who's in that group but I hope they get blown up as well. Harsh, I know, and don't care. They killed innocent people and I'm British and my family lives there so I'll take this personally like most of my friends and British mates have.

I hope no one on OB is hurt or has lost anyone...[/SIZE]

[TheShinje]

[QUOTE=doukeshi03][size=1]
Its barbaric and sick. I mean war is one thing, at least most of the people involved know what they're getting into (excluding civilians caught in crossfire), but bombing commuters just trying to get on with their jobs is just depraved.
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That's the thing though, Al Qaeda would rather attack a group of soft targets going about their daily lives than an army. They know they'd get their *** kicked in a war with the west and that's why they deplore these despicable tactics. I mean, their leaders hide in caves and send the lackeys out to kill themselves. I wouldn't be quick to say that Al Qaeda had any thread of respectability, or "martyrdom" about it whatsoever.

Good to see Londond getting on with things and not letting this attack slow the economy down. All Al Qaeda needs is economy collapse, fear and terror, they feed off it like vultures.

[GreatBird]

Man man man Another terrorist attack this is why the UN must continue the war on terror to prevent things such as this from happening. All the familles that had to go through this tradgedey have my deepest condolences.

[vegeta rocker]

I think that people as a whole need to realize that killing someone doesn't make their beliefs change. Terrorists hate people who don't think and act the way they do. They hate people that don't pay attention to their scare tactics.

I think we need to live our lives and not let the terrorists get to us. If you surrender our everyday freedoms what are we fighting for? If you can't stand outside your own house then what is the point of fighting a war?

Being afraid is what terrorists want, and if you give them what they want then there is no war to be fought. They will have already won it.

I say **** the terrorists!
The only person who can take away your freedom is yourself.

[Minako]

My cousin was on one of those trains that got bombed, but fortunately, she wasn't injured.

I never thought that London would get attacked. I literally, was horrified when I saw on the news that those bombs went off. That bus that was split in two really scared me. Were there people in the top level? Just yesterday (or was it the day before? I forget) All of England was celebrating the 2012 Olympics being hosted in London, and then, boom. (literally) I still cannot understand how these Al Quaida people would hurt innocent people just to grab our attention! 37 people [B]died.[/B] That means that they're not coming back. *sigh*

I also can't believe that the States decided to raise the color thingy. (I don't even know what it is!) Anywho, when Madrid got bombed last year(?) they didn't raise the color then! (correct me if I'm wrong..) grr. I don't understand the US government.. :rolleyes:

[Annie]

[font=tahoma]Sadly, there is no real way to completely stop these terrible events from occurring. Terrorism is unpredictible in the sense that you can't exactly tell when or where they will strike. It is a very sad thing to see, or experience. And as badly as I (and everyone who has a heart) wish that it would never happen, there's virtually nothing you can do. It's like playing chess blind folded, while your opponent has 20/20 vision.

I just hope that the perpetrators are caught and tried. Tony Blair seems to be a good man and a strong political figure. I have confidence that he will take care of his people.[/font]

[GreatBird]

True there really is no way of stoping it theres all ways some one out there who wants to ruin every thing for anything else. Terrorist are cowards and morrons. You think after 9 11 when all they did was make america mad and accomplised nothing but bringing hell down on them that they would quit but like i said theres allways somebody.