Paris under attack

[Deleted member 15344]

So do you believe that the heinous attack on Paris was not part of a political agenda, spiced up with a bit of religious zealotry?

Right now all thoughts are with the people and families who have lost loved ones.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Right now all thoughts are with the people and families who have lost loved ones.

This Delc, Phil is spot on, there will be plenty of time to discuss motive.

 

[Old Skier]

So do you believe that the heinous attack on Paris was not part of a political agenda, spiced up with a bit of religious zealotry?

Which religion, which sect, what is your understanding of the Muslim faith or do you think all Muslims are the same.

 

[Fish]

This Delc, Phil is spot on, there will be plenty of time to discuss motive.

Not too much to discuss, they hate us and everything we stand for, so might as well close the thread!

 

[Old Skier]

Right now all thoughts are with the people and families who have lost loved ones.

Unfortunately most thoughts will be where next.

 

[delc]

Which religion, which sect, what is your understanding of the Muslim faith or do you think all Muslims are the same.

I know there are two branches of Islam, Sunni and Shia. Like us they believe in one god (Allah) and their major prophet is Mohammed, although Jesus is also one of their prophets. I am sure they are not all 'the same'.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Lets get one thing straight , these guys are not muslims , they are terrorists and evil , nothing more to say jose

Islamic state? I think the clue's in the name.

 

[Old Skier]

I know there are two branches of Islam, Sunni and Shia. Like us they believe in one god (Allah) and their major prophet is Mohammed, although Jesus is also one of their prophets. I am sure they are not all 'the same'.

So which major middle eastern state supports ISIS

 

[delc]

So which major middle eastern state supports ISIS

Take your pick!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29004253

 

[Old Skier]

Take your pick!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29004253

Goes much deeper. Arab politics changes by the day and far to complex for a simpleton like me to express in words. No terrorist has fought just over religious matters.

 

[Fish]

and if it couldn't get any worse for them, this happens...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

 

[Liverbirdie]

I'm in Paris just now. It's all a bit mental just now with people wanting to go about their business and authorities saying stay indoors.

Jusr seen that Glasgow Warriors were due to play in Paris, and I knew you were considering going.

So relieved to hear your ok mate, get back to Blighty as soon as you can, let all your family know your safe. Let us know when your back.

Sad,sad day for humankind, thoughts with all of France.

 

[Fish]

It was a self-contained cell, news coming through as the attackers (murderers) are being identified, Bataclan attacker was a Frenchman already "known" to police and the Stade de France attackers had Egyptian & Syrian passports, starting to look like there will be British casualties amongst those killed also!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

 

[Rooter]

The whole British casualties thing our press start going on about bugs me. Over 127 people are now reported dead, I personally don't care where they come from, I am saddened by the loss caused to their families etc. It's a disaster but our press headline is 1 Briton and maybe more be in the number. Sorry going OT..

Anyway, I have been in a very somber mood all day over this, spent a lot of time in Paris, have family there and friends and colleagues, all safe but it makes you reflect. Mrs R is now getting anxious with my work travels, 2 or 3 days a week I am in a European capital for work. Not a nice mindset to be in.

#JeSuisParisian

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The whole British casualties thing our press start going on about bugs me. Over 127 people are now reported dead, I personally don't care where they come from, I am saddened by the loss caused to their families etc. It's a disaster but our press headline is 1 Briton and maybe more be in the number. Sorry going OT..

Anyway, I have been in a very somber mood all day over this, spent a lot of time in Paris, have family there and friends and colleagues, all safe but it makes you reflect. Mrs R is now getting anxious with my work travels, 2 or 3 days a week I am in a European capital for work. Not a nice mindset to be in.

#JeSuisParisian

I agree but sadly, the British angle sells papers. Not right in the slightest and I echo your sentiments that regardless of their nationality, people are now without their loved ones

 

[cookelad]

Great to hear the stories of people opening their doors and dragging stranger's out of harms way, there are still good folks out there!

 

[Imurg]

If I was a true Muslim, living in France right now, I'd be absolutely cakking myself waiting for the almost inevitable reprisals. There's a lot of frightened people on both sides at the moment.
I'd also be asking my Leaders why they're not doing anything about the Pond Life that's dragging my religion further down than the gutters of Hell.
Simply by using the name "Islamic State" they are perpetrating these acts in the name of that religion.
If Islam doesn't want to be associated with IS then its time for them to do something about it.
Until this happens....keep a watchful eye.

 

[delc]

It was a self-contained cell, news coming through as the attackers (murderers) are being identified, Bataclan attacker was a Frenchman already "known" to police and the Stade de France attackers had Egyptian & Syrian passports, starting to look like there will be British casualties amongst those killed also!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

The Syrian was apparently a migrant who entered the EU through Greece.

 

[Old Skier]

That damn Schengen Agreement, people are just wandering around all over the place.

 

[Jimaroid]

The Syrian was apparently a migrant who entered the EU through Greece.

That's not known. It's only a passport that was seen in Greece, it could have been stolen, forged, borrowed or whatever.

Maybe let the bodies cool down before jumping to conclusions.