There's goes my trip to India . . .

Cloud · 11-26-2008, 05:15 PM

news reports don't explain WHY. Why? They're still under attack.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapc...cks/index.html

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 05:34 PM

They don't know who is responsible. One group has claimed responsibility, but it's not known what their motivations are or if in fact they were the real perpetrators.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 05:35 PM

Deccan Mujahideen is the name of the group.

Cloud · 11-26-2008, 05:43 PM

right, I'm watching it. They are speculating it's Islamic Kasmir/Pakistani groups aligned with Al Qaeda.

fuckers

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 05:50 PM

Who knows. Time will tell.

Pie · 11-26-2008, 05:53 PM

..or it won't.

Elspode · 11-26-2008, 08:49 PM

It is more difficult for terrorists to strike in more developed countries, therefore, they kill Westerners who are in less developed areas.

The goal is to kill infidels. Doesn't matter where they are.

Sundae · 11-26-2008, 09:00 PM

They're holding hostages, and it was gunmen not car-bombs. I think they have a further point to make. Of course they're terrorists all the same, but I doubt wholesale killing of Westerners was their aim.

I actually know (knew) quite a few people from Mumbai, or at least with family from there. I bet they are really distressed right now. It won't necessarily be the risk posed to their family and friends (which as Indians will be reasonably low) it's the fact that something so horrible has happened in their city. It's mind boggling to imagine this happening somewhere like Cambridge or Sheffield. It would make me feel sick.

And selfishly, India is high on my want-to-see list too. I guess this is what they call luck - I didn't win the lottery, I didn't go on a trip round the world and I wasn't staying in a 5 star hotel in India this week.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 09:09 PM

They were asking for people with British or American passports. I'd say it's fairly clear who they're targeting.

It's times like this that I'm glad Australia is so unimportant in the grand scheme of things.

Apparently there's now two groups claiming responsibility.

This is all happening at the same time as the main airport in Thailand has been 'taken over' by protestors. So far that's fairly peaceful other than being a problem for travellers.

TheMercenary · 11-27-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

They were asking for people with British or American passports. I'd say it's fairly clear who they're targeting.

It's times like this that I'm glad Australia is so unimportant in the grand scheme of things.

Apparently there's now two groups claiming responsibility.

This is all happening at the same time as the main airport in Thailand has been 'taken over' by protestors. So far that's fairly peaceful other than being a problem for travellers.

I am fairly sure that they would take you for good measure.... cousin.

Sundae · 11-26-2008, 09:16 PM

Oh I know that they are targeting British & US citizens. What I mean is they did not simply plant a bomb in a location known to be frequented by Westerners. As has happened in tourist resorts in the past (as I know you know).

I'm not downplaying this in any way, just suggesting that we will hear a specific protest/ demand at some point. Possibly not from either of the groups currently claiming responsibility, but you never know - there might be a media ban on specifics at present so as not to encourage this action in future.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 09:18 PM

One theory is that they're trying to shake up the mainly hindu population of India.

I just hope the people they're holding hostage are not killed.

Juniper · 11-27-2008, 01:29 AM

I know this is twisted, but every time I read or hear something about this tragic situation I get this stupid song running through my head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnuzH1qdBZ4

wolf · 11-28-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juniper

I know this is twisted, but every time I read or hear something about this tragic situation I get this stupid song running through my head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnuzH1qdBZ4

That is easily the most absurd thing I have ever seen.

The way he throws that turban tail back over his shoulder ... oooh.

Urbane Guerrilla · 11-27-2008, 10:42 AM

Deccan Mujahidin is now said to be a front name, probably for Indian Mujahidin.

One of the places hit was the Mumbai Jewish community center, and the rabbi in charge is reported a hostage.

Got Fox News playing in the background as I start cooking.

11-26-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	There's goes my trip to India . . . news reports don't explain WHY. Why? They're still under attack. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapc...cks/index.html __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	They don't know who is responsible. One group has claimed responsibility, but it's not known what their motivations are or if in fact they were the real perpetrators. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-26-2008, 05:35 PM	#3
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Deccan Mujahideen is the name of the group. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-26-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	right, I'm watching it. They are speculating it's Islamic Kasmir/Pakistani groups aligned with Al Qaeda. fuckers __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-26-2008, 05:50 PM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Who knows. Time will tell. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-26-2008, 05:53 PM	#6
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	..or it won't. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-26-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	It is more difficult for terrorists to strike in more developed countries, therefore, they kill Westerners who are in less developed areas. The goal is to kill infidels. Doesn't matter where they are. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	They're holding hostages, and it was gunmen not car-bombs. I think they have a further point to make. Of course they're terrorists all the same, but I doubt wholesale killing of Westerners was their aim. I actually know (knew) quite a few people from Mumbai, or at least with family from there. I bet they are really distressed right now. It won't necessarily be the risk posed to their family and friends (which as Indians will be reasonably low) it's the fact that something so horrible has happened in their city. It's mind boggling to imagine this happening somewhere like Cambridge or Sheffield. It would make me feel sick. And selfishly, India is high on my want-to-see list too. I guess this is what they call luck - I didn't win the lottery, I didn't go on a trip round the world and I wasn't staying in a 5 star hotel in India this week.

11-26-2008, 09:09 PM	#9
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	They were asking for people with British or American passports. I'd say it's fairly clear who they're targeting. It's times like this that I'm glad Australia is so unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Apparently there's now two groups claiming responsibility. This is all happening at the same time as the main airport in Thailand has been 'taken over' by protestors. So far that's fairly peaceful other than being a problem for travellers. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-26-2008, 09:16 PM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh I know that they are targeting British & US citizens. What I mean is they did not simply plant a bomb in a location known to be frequented by Westerners. As has happened in tourist resorts in the past (as I know you know). I'm not downplaying this in any way, just suggesting that we will hear a specific protest/ demand at some point. Possibly not from either of the groups currently claiming responsibility, but you never know - there might be a media ban on specifics at present so as not to encourage this action in future.

11-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#12
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	One theory is that they're trying to shake up the mainly hindu population of India. I just hope the people they're holding hostage are not killed. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-27-2008, 01:29 AM	#13
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I know this is twisted, but every time I read or hear something about this tragic situation I get this stupid song running through my head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnuzH1qdBZ4

11-27-2008, 10:42 AM	#15
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Deccan Mujahidin is now said to be a front name, probably for Indian Mujahidin. One of the places hit was the Mumbai Jewish community center, and the rabbi in charge is reported a hostage. Got Fox News playing in the background as I start cooking. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

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