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[BearFlexington]

A curfew declared? Is it that easy to declare martial law? Also, I thought it was interesting that the guest on BBC said 'the military has been in the streets since January.' If that's true, isn't that weird?

What the fuck is going on?

 

[Kodaman]

The government of these big nations are more to blame for this attack than the terrorist when they choose to do nothing about these alleged radicalized Islamist terrorist. I am glad I live in a good community and avoid these types of event.

think a little and try again...

 

[Mr. Jimmy]

French-GAF and the people in France I hope you can stay safe

 

[FartOfWar]

Chances are minimal that it's any other group.

First page of thread suggests its gangs.

 

[Irminsul]

German-speaking TV news is really bizarre for the most part. ARD didn't know whether they should show news or football (they were broadcasting the game), ZDF now switched to a comedy show.

The Austrian broadcaster did take its time, but at least they're actually broadcasting news now, always trying to confirm them.

 

[NYR]

Is this an Islamic attack?

Come on, man...

 

[MiniBossBattle]

Why? Why are they doing this?

 

[vinnygambini]

3 seperate attacks according to French reports.

Developping

https://************/news/321883-shooting-paris-dead-masked/

 

[ClosingADoor]

I never thought Id be nervous about travelling around Europe.... but man all this shit is in France has me nervous about my trip to germany, belgium and netherlands next week...

Don't be. That is what they want.

 

[Tugatrix]

hostages comming out

 

[gutter_trash]

it's sad to say but Euro countries will have close their borders and re-instate cross border checkpoints. Clamp down on firearms and keep an eye on the eastern front where most of the weapon smuggling comes from.

Open borders was a good concept under times of peace but now seriously, it is time to close all borders and re-instate border patrol

 

[MetatronM]

is... this another 9/11 level event?

I'd say this is more like the Mumbai attacks than anything else, so far.

Not that it really matters. Fucked is fucked.

 

[TwoDurans]

The government of these big nations are more to blame for this attack than the terrorist when they choose to do nothing about these alleged radicalized Islamist terrorist. I am glad I live in a good community and avoid these types of event.

What the fuck is the matter with you?

 

[Klyka]

Then by what metric is the comparison? You can't quantify reaction/shock so I'm not sure how that's compared.

It's amount of fear, terror and the shock that one of the largest and most well known/beloved cities in the world goes from "normal day" to "people are dying in the streets" at the twitch of these people's fingers.

 

[Osaka15]

What magical utopia do you live in sir?

It is true these things are unpredictable, but I feel safe in my utopia at the moment ^^;

 

[Northeastmonk]

The President of my University (NE) sent out a letter just now. It's comforting and also alarming because you realize what terror does.
Edit: dang it was about diversity. Sorry

I'm sure it's in correlation. How can it not be?

 

[Dryk]

In scope and execution it's closer to Mumbai 2008. Separate events carried out by small teams aimed directly at large gatherings of people.

In terms of international shock and reaction, we'll see. Right now it feels the same.

I think this is more effective in trying to get a rise out of people. Lots of people died in 9/11 but it's not as dramatic at instilling the feeling that you can be killed anywhere at any time than a lots of smaller attacks around a city at major events and landmarks.

 

[Loxley]

Are the perpetrators of this horrific act muslims? Probably. Is islam attacking France? No.

I can't imagine what it must be like for the average Muslim when an act of terror like this happens. They have to know it's just going to fuel the anti-Islam groups around the world and make things worse.

 

[Cake Boss]

I'm pretty sure he is on the moon

I heard the Mars community is extremely friendly and safe. It could be that.

 

[AcridMeat]

Unfortunately the only way these extremists, and their extreme activities will ever, somehow, be brought to a halt is via correspondingly extreme actions in turn.

How humans in 2015 can still have 'differences', real or perceived, that lead to horrific situations like this is staggering, and terribly saddening.

A very sad time, and a dire situation.

Agreed wholeheartedly.

guys if you're going to post random-ass unconfirmed english language tweets, please at least fucking link them (a direct link to the tweet is best) so people who aren't posting random-ass unconfirmed stuff can figure out what you're on about and correct your misinformation.

On this page I'm seeing people posting English-language reports based on French-language reports based on French facebook posts from half an hour ago as if they were breaking, even when there have been followups on that very situation.

Thank you for this Stump, I was just about to make a similar rant.

 

[Wind's Howling]

it's sad to say but Euro countries will have close their borders and re-instate cross border checkpoints. Clamp down on firearms and keep an eye on the eastern front where most of the weapon smuggling comes from.

Open borders was a good concept under times of peace but now seriously, it is time to close all borders and re-instate border patrol

In the world we live in today...

I am afraid you are right.

 

[Lonestar]

Homme is supposedly not with them on this leg of the tour. Also, Chris Goss, longtime friend and collaborator of Homme/Hughes and the other members of the band, has heard that the band made it to a police station.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews-live/liveblog/live-updates-attacks-in-paris/

American band believed to have escaped Paris concert hall during attack
Adam Goldman · 5:57 PM
An American band was playing at a concert hall in Paris on Friday night, where an unknown number of hostages continue to be held.

Mary Lou Dorio, the mother of Julian Dorio, the drummer for Eagles of Death Metal, tells the Washington Post her son is safe. She said it was great news.

She said she spoke to her son’s wife, who said that the band members had managed to flee the concert hall when the attack began. The fate of several crew members remains unknown, she said.

“It was awful,” his mother said. She added that her son was at a local police station, where he was able to call his wife. He had left his phone on stage.

The drummer's mom has either talked to her son, or her son's wife, who says they made it out at the beginning, he's at the police station on their phone, as his phone was still at the concert hall.

 

[ironcreed]

What the fuck do these people hope to accomplish by such acts? What a world we live in.

 

[KHarvey16]

it's sad to say but Euro countries will have close their borders and re-instate cross border checkpoints. Clamp down on firearms and keep an eye on the eastern front where most of the weapon smuggling comes from.

Open borders was a good concept under times of peace but now seriously, it is time to close all borders and re-instate border patrol

Nonsense.

 

[Mac_Lane]

A curfew declared? Is it that easy to declare martial law? Also, I thought it was interesting that the guest on BBC said 'the military has been in the streets since January.' If that's true, isn't that weird?

What the fuck is going on?

No martial law at the moment. Paris citizens are told to remain in their homes, unless they absolutely have to go outside.

State of emergence has been declared on the entire territory, meaning that armed forces and the police are given much more investigative power.

 

[Kathian]

A curfew declared? Is it that easy to declare martial law? Also, I thought it was interesting that the guest on BBC said 'the military has been in the streets since January.' If that's true, isn't that weird?

What the fuck is going on?

Eh? Easy? This is what martial law is for - necessity not process.

 

[Palette Swap]

Comparing reliable sources, I feel the Guardian's live feed looks like a solid English language source.

 

[Lashley]

It is true these things are unpredictable, but I feel safe in my utopia at the moment ^^;

Seriously, what the fuck is wrong with you, you prat.

 

[sflufan]

For Christ's sake, I hope at least one of the bastard is captured alive for interrogation to discover if there are other members of the cell.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

It's amount of fear, terror and the shock that one of the largest and most well known/beloved cities in the world goes from "normal day" to "people are dying in the streets" at the twitch of these people's fingers.

None of which is in any way measurable.

 

[robinsxe]

Is it true that Petite Cambodge was the restaurant that got hit?

 

[Jezbollah]

AFP reporting one of the bombs that went off near the football stadium was a suicide bomb - the first in France

 

[Lender]

Who is this dude talking on the Skynews?

 

[Gandie]

That reddit live thing is weird. No proof for anything, random users commenting.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Suicide bombing is confirmed. First ever on french soil.

@AFP on twitter.

 

[Grazzt]

What the fuck
So they take all those hostages but haven't asked for anything, just kill them?

 

[OverturePT]

This is so goddamn depressing. Fucking hell man.


RIP to everyone that has unfortunatly passed. Hoping for the best for everyone out there in Paris.

 

[Cake Boss]

It is true these things are unpredictable, but I feel safe in my utopia at the moment ^^;

Where is it? I wanna pack my bags and escape this god forsaken community.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

NTV shows people coming out of Bataclan.

 

[Captain Smoker]

Special Units going into to concert hall according to tagesschau/Holland.

 

[Wanderer5]

Six coordinated attacks took place. Just saw it on twitter

Damn this was a big plan. What a bad situation.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

AFP: 15 killed at concert venue

Not sure that includes the 40 confirmed killed or not

 

[Klyka]

None of which is in any way measurable.

I'm sorry that this incident does not meet your criteria of a "9/11"

 

[Quirah]

3 days ago Erdogan: "Wealthy countries who carried wood to Syrian fire will find theirselves on same fire very soon"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChumdeWyXc (Turkish)

 

[Azuran]

Oh fuck, this is disgusting and horrifying.

Be safe ParisGAF!

 

[Badosh]

What the hell?

RIP, stay safe Paris.

 

[Marvel]

What the fuck is the matter with you?

How long you got?

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Is it true that Petite Cambodge was the restaurant that got hit?

Apparently so. Guess you've been there?

 

[Jobbs]

Makes me ill...

 

[A Normal Citizen]

What the FUCK?! This is so horrible. I don't have any words...

My heart goes out to all the victims.