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To all those affected by the London bombings ...

Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:36
Please allow me to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all those in the UK who have been affected in any way by the terrorist bombings of a few days ago. I was unable to post my condolences and statement of support for you when they occurred, so please allow me to do so now.

God save the Queen and may there always be an England.
Alinania
11-07-2005, 21:38
You should have a look at this thread:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=431222


and welcome back.
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 21:39
Everythings getting back to normal. Its gonna take more than a few explosions to really scare us.
Thank you for the thought though it is much appreciated
Colodia
11-07-2005, 21:41
You should have a look at this thread:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=431222


and welcome back.
Yep, if we don't show compassion, we're bastards. If we show compassion, we're pathetic.

We can't win. And they call us jerks.
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:41
You should have a look at this thread:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=431222

and welcome back.
Thank you. It's good to be back. :)
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:42
Everythings getting back to normal. Its gonna take more than a few explosions to really scare us.
Thank you for the thought though it is much appreciated
You're welcome.

Still got that "stiff upper lip," eh? :) I admire that.
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 21:42
Yep, if we don't show compassion, we're bastards. If we show compassion, we're pathetic.

We can't win. And they call us jerks.

we don't all think like that
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 21:44
You're welcome.

Still got that "stiff upper lip," eh? :) I admire that.

We refuse to give them the satisfaction, we didn't in WW2, we didn't with the IRA, we are not going to now. In our minds, if we do then they have won.
Colodia
11-07-2005, 21:45
we don't all think like that
I know, sorry about that.
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 21:45
Please allow me to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all those in the UK who have been affected in any way by the terrorist bombings of a few days ago. I was unable to post my condolences and statement of support for you when they occurred, so please allow me to do so now.

God save the Queen and may there always be an England.


Well said.


And welcome back, Eutrusca.
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 21:47
Everythings getting back to normal. Its gonna take more than a few explosions to really scare us.
Thank you for the thought though it is much appreciated


Well- I sincerely hope you're never "really scared" there,then.
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:48
We refuse to give them the satisfaction, we didn't in WW2, we didn't with the IRA, we are not going to now. In our minds, if we do then they have won.
Sounds like a good approach to me. Jolly good show! :D
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:49
Well said.

And welcome back, Eutrusca.
Thank you. It took me a week to overcome the withdrawal symptoms, but I buried myself in X-Files videos and PC games, so it was kewl. :D
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 21:50
I know, sorry about that.

you guys need to know it. No apologies needed
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 21:51
Well- I sincerely hope you're never "really scared" there,then.

amen to that
La Salette
11-07-2005, 21:53
I live in Belfast and have done all my life. We lived through 30 years of this and I just want to say to London, keep going. Business as usual. The IRA tried to force us to accept an Irish republic and abandon our Britishness, our country and the monarchy. But we didn't, we didn't even come close! Today, we have won simply by keeping our heads and persevering. Northern Ireland still exists and our lives are going back to normal. Every time a bomb was dropped in Northern Ireland our hearts became harder to the terrorists' demands and we swore never to accept the end of our country by forcing it into an Irish republic, which is just what they wanted. The best that you can do is keep your humanity and your faith, if you have one. These terrorists can take everything, but they cannot take your souls.

God bless and God save the Queen.
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 21:55
Thank you. It took me a week to overcome the withdrawal symptoms, but I buried myself in X-Files videos and PC games, so it was kewl. :D


I've been renting the first seasons of "24" on DVD.
Vintovia
11-07-2005, 21:56
We saw of the IRA. Spain saw off ETA. We can do this, unified with our allies, the united states. As much as we (mostly, not entirely) hate the president. We are allied and befriended with the people and their government.

Keep up the good work guys.

We're not going to let this scare us, thats what they'd want.
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 21:57
I've been renting the first seasons of "24" on DVD.
I've heard that's good but have yet to catch it. You obviously think it's good. :)
Sumamba Buwhan
11-07-2005, 21:58
Please allow me to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all those in the UK who have been affected in any way by the terrorist bombings of a few days ago. I was unable to post my condolences and statement of support for you when they occurred, so please allow me to do so now.

God save the Queen and may there always be an England.


Amen, Om, and Shanti or something

also, welcome back Eut!
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 21:58
amen to that

Is there any progress in finding the responsible individuals yet? I try watching the news, but there is so much bs my eyes glaze over.

I hate to think the people that planned and set the bombs are still running around.
Sumamba Buwhan
11-07-2005, 21:59
watching rentals of Strangers With Candy also makes for a good passtime
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 22:00
I've heard that's good but have yet to catch it. You obviously think it's good. :)

You may like it. Its fast paced- the main character is no-nonsense and bends the rules when he has to. And no commercials!
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 22:01
Is there any progress in finding the responsible individuals yet? I try watching the news, but there is so much bs my eyes glaze over.

I hate to think the people that planned and set the bombs are still running around.

no arrests as far as I know plenty of suspects but lack of evidence at this moment
Sumamba Buwhan
11-07-2005, 22:03
no arrests as far as I know plenty of suspects but lack of evidence at this moment

Aren't they saying that they can't confirm that it was in fact AQ but still sayign that it is obviously AQ inspired and thats as far as they will take it?
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 22:04
You may like it. Its fast paced- the main character is no-nonsense and bends the rules when he has to. And no commercials!
Heh! "Bends the rules," eh? I should try to catch it a few times.

No commercials? How on earth do they manage that??
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 22:06
Aren't they saying that they can't confirm that it was in fact AQ but still sayign that it is obviously AQ inspired and thats as far as they will take it?
That's what I hear too. When you cut off the head, the damned snake doesn't die. It just turns into lots of little snakes. :(
Gataway_Driver
11-07-2005, 22:08
Aren't they saying that they can't confirm that it was in fact AQ but still sayign that it is obviously AQ inspired and thats as far as they will take it?

the statement can't be authenticated as anyone could have put it on that site. Many other ME groups are also taking responsibility, only time will tell.
Sumamba Buwhan
11-07-2005, 22:09
That's what I hear too. When you cut off the head, the damned snake doesn't die. It just turns into lots of little snakes. :(

Snakes do that? Sounds more like a starfish to me :p

Now what would be creepy is if a terrorist organization called starfish sprung up after I said that - THEN I would know that Max Barry is behind it all.
Carnivorous Lickers
11-07-2005, 22:10
Heh! "Bends the rules," eh? I should try to catch it a few times.

No commercials? How on earth do they manage that??


The first 3 seasons are on DVD- 4 episodes per DVD, 8 DVDs per season.
There arent commercials on the DVD rentals.
Bodies Without Organs
11-07-2005, 22:19
The IRA tried to force us to accept an Irish republic and abandon our Britishness, our country and the monarchy. But we didn't, we didn't even come close!

No comment on the loyalist paramilitaries that were using exactly the same methodology?

God bless and God save the Queen.

Ah, right, we know what foot you kick the ball with then and where your sympathies lie.
Bodies Without Organs
11-07-2005, 22:21
We saw of the IRA.

Where 'saw of' (sic) is intended to be read as 'entered into negotiations with their political representatives', no doubt?
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 22:22
Snakes do that? Sounds more like a starfish to me :p

Now what would be creepy is if a terrorist organization called starfish sprung up after I said that - THEN I would know that Max Barry is behind it all.
Heh! Either that, or they would come after you!

They're watching, you know. :eek:
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 22:27
The first 3 seasons are on DVD- 4 episodes per DVD, 8 DVDs per season.
There arent commercials on the DVD rentals.
Ah! One of the last refuges for those of us who despise insipid commercials. I went to see "War of the Worlds" the other day and the first 45 minutes I was there were spent trying to not look at all the commercials on the big screen. Sigh. The first movie I ever remember seeing was two hours long, with a cartoon, a newsreel, and NO commercials!
Sumamba Buwhan
11-07-2005, 22:27
Heh! Either that, or they would come after you!

They're watching, you know. :eek:

Haven't you heard? Liberals and terrorists are working together to bring destruction to all freedom loving peoples everywhere :p
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 22:31
Haven't you heard? Liberals and terrorists are working together to bring destruction to all freedom loving peoples everywhere :p
LOL! What??? Oh nos! Some of my bestest friends are liberals ( or claim to be ). Does that mean I'll have to pull some of my few remaining "military strings" to visit them at Guantanamo? :eek:
Refused Party Program
11-07-2005, 23:30
God save the Queen and may there always be an England.
Completely unnecessary. I regard this as an insult.
Vintovia
11-07-2005, 23:38
Where 'saw of' (sic) is intended to be read as 'entered into negotiations with their political representatives', no doubt?

Well, sort of.

Theyre not really at large anymore.Bank robberies aside.

(sic)...The answer to all my typographical problems!
Eutrusca
11-07-2005, 23:40
Completely unnecessary. I regard this as an insult.
Ok. :D
Bodies Without Organs
11-07-2005, 23:42
Well, sort of.

There may very well be an object lesson here for people: speaking softly sometimes works better than carrying the proverbial big stick.
Iztatepopotla
11-07-2005, 23:55
That's what I hear too. When you cut off the head, the damned snake doesn't die. It just turns into lots of little snakes. :(
You're thinking about the hydra. Snakes just wiggle a little and then die, very dead.

Welcome back!
Iztatepopotla
11-07-2005, 23:57
Aren't they saying that they can't confirm that it was in fact AQ but still sayign that it is obviously AQ inspired and thats as far as they will take it?
I think they were talking about individuals responsible. They found some clues on the bus, but still no word of where these may lead.
Vintovia
11-07-2005, 23:59
There may very well be an object lesson here for people: speaking softly sometimes works better than carrying the proverbial big stick.

I stand corrected. I dont usually go for that 'big stick' stuff, I wasnt really thinking.
Eutrusca
12-07-2005, 04:30
Welcome back!
Thank you. This time, I'll try to be good. :D