Islamic group(?) takes hostages in Sydney

[bateman]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-30473983

[Bart Ell]

They say negotiations are going well. The gunman has, what they have been calling, an usually clear Skype line. His only demand, to date, has been pictures of male genitalia.

[Daggit]

I think you can take the ? away after Islamic Group.



http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hostages-taken-australian-chocolate-shop-n268321

[bateman]

Oh good. Well, Islamic terrorists are always so open to reason & negotiation, so this should end well.

Live stream: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-30474089

[bateman]

They say negotiations are going well. The gunman has, what they have been calling, an usually clear Skype line. His only demand, to date, has been pictures of male genitalia.

Heh.

[UnscreenedCaller]

Listening to a livestream from the BBC, very scary situation. I hope the hostages all make it out alive. I hope the terrorists don't.

[Eddie Coyle]

    Clearly, these hostages deserve to die for having that hateful, Islamophobic "Merry Christmas" message in the window. Fucking crusaders.

     Take comfort in our mandarins telling us how these aren't "real Muslims" anyway.
   

[albrecht]

"He said it was not yet clear who was behind the incident but that it could be politically motivated."
The Aussie-version of "work-place violence."

WTF is wrong with Western politicians? Why can't our politicians call a spade a spade. You can't defeat an enemy if you won't identify him. Political Correctness and this drive for diversity at all costs, without regard to who is coming in, will be the death nail of Western Civilization. Our headstone, before the Muzzies kick it over or spray paint slogans on it, will read "Diversity Was Our Strength".

I hope hostages will be ok and the Muslim(s) is taken out by a sharp-shooter, even if he tries to give up, and doesn't subject us to the costs and media-mayhem of a drawn-out trial.

[PB the Deplorable]

"He said it was not yet clear who was behind the incident but that it could be politically motivated."

The Aussie-version of "work-place violence."...

WTF is wrong with Western politicians?...

You beat me to it, although I'd say the Australian PM is clearly more astute in sizing this up than Barry was

[FightTheFuture]

I sure hope they don't water board these guys to find out what else they know.

[albrecht]

You beat me to it, although I'd say the Australian PM is clearly more astute in sizing this up than Barry was

True but, then again, the Australian president doesn't have a Muslim background and questionable allegiances and beliefs. Also, it doesn't take much to be more astute than Barry in most situations outside of, maybe, preaching to the choir of malcontents and pressure groups or street "organizing."

[Bart Ell]

Note to self: Get flag in funny, squiggly language when robbing a chocolate store. Fill pockets with tasty chocolate. Put flag in window, go to second floor and allow the police to help you out of window. They will never expect the handsome, white fella.

[FightTheFuture]

Here's a live feed from Sydney channel 7 news for those that are interested.


http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2793570139001?bckey=AQ~~,AAACKW9LL2k~,eJ5N0NbIyHaJnlVIp7gWaH4A0oUx2Zo2&bctid=3743155117001

[Daggit]

Here's a live feed from Sydney channel 7 news for those that are interested.


http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2793570139001?bckey=AQ~~,AAACKW9LL2k~,eJ5N0NbIyHaJnlVIp7gWaH4A0oUx2Zo2&bctid=3743155117001

Thanks for the link. I enjoy watching foreign news. It's a bonus that they speak Merican.

Looks like 3 of the hostages have either escaped or been released.

[albrecht]

Thanks for the link. I enjoy watching foreign news. It's a bonus that they speak Merican.

Looks like 3 of the hostages have either escaped or been released.

I've been listening to the radio chatter but most about other incidents (heart attacks, old guy who was bleeding from a day earlier hernia operation, rear-end car accident, etc) but at one point there was talk about some "anti-Christian" demands or something mentioned?) Feed goes in and out and I reckon the real feed on the situation is encrypted or not broadcast.....though things like the Boston Bombing Muslims search had a lot of detail. Not sure how open the Aussie police/EMS feeds are.

[coaster]

Been watching since it happened. I think five people so far have escaped or been released.

[Juan]

The news now reports that the incident is over - police stormed the place.  News also reports the hostages were held by a "self-professed sheik".  How racist.

[Yorkshire pud]

True but, then again, the Australian president doesn't have a Muslim background and questionable allegiances and beliefs. Also, it doesn't take much to be more astute than Barry in most situations outside of, maybe, preaching to the choir of malcontents and pressure groups or street "organizing."

Which Australian President might this be?


http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30485355




Royal Australian Regiment I'm guessing might be a euphemism for the Aussie SAS. But one hostage died in the raid; bloody hell, they won't be happy about that.

[b_dubb]

Isn't the current Aussie President basically a Down Under version of Dubbya?

[Yorkshire pud]

Isn't the current Aussie President basically a Down Under version of Dubbya?

Jazz would be able to give more an insight into that. I'm pretty sure he's the Conservative bloke.

[MV/Liberace!]

so jazmunda goes a stretch without posting and now this? 


hmm.

[Heather Wade]

so jazmunda goes a stretch without posting and now this? 


hmm.

No question it's suspicious.  Where for art thou jaz?

[Yorkshire pud]

No question it's suspicious.  Where for art thou jaz?

There's a reason why the commandos have their faces covered; Oh and Jaz doesn't live anywhere near Sidney...Coincidence? I don't think so.

[coaster]

I thought Jaz lived in the outback in a broken down trailer with his three legged dog.

[Falkie2013]

I've sent him numerous messages and no answer. He's not a muslim. But someone pointed out that may be working ot at his job. We'll know for sure on the Gabcast won't we. If he's not in either he's working, has family obligations or G*d forbid is a victim.


Any of us could be a victim when one of these crazed types show up and begin to kill in the name of Allah.

[Yorkshire pud]

I've sent him numerous messages and no answer. He's not a muslim. But someone pointed out that may be working ot at his job. We'll know for sure on the Gabcast won't we. If he's not in either he's working, has family obligations or G*d forbid is a victim.


Any of us could be a victim when one of these crazed types show up and begin to kill in the name of Allah.

Unless he's moved across Australia, then no.

[Yorkshire pud]

http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30484534




Why is that? Can't be happy that Australia has one siege in a millennia and has to go one better, well, six times better.

Six people have been shot dead and three wounded in a number of locations in the US state of Pennsylvania.
Montgomery County law enforcement are seeking the suspected gunman, who they named as Bradley William Stone, 35.
They have warned he may be armed and dangerous. Local residents are being told to remain indoors.

Damn Muslims.

[Bart Ell]

Damn Muslims.

Damn ginger Muslims with American-y names.

[Eddie Coyle]

http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30484534




Why is that? Can't be happy that Australia has one siege in a millennia and has to go one better, well, six times better.



Damn Muslims.

      The Muslim fanatic(with a flag declaring his "message") was targeting strangers and demanded a phone call with a PM. The PA situation is a domestic dispute with specific targets. You can't possibly be serious in equating the two.

     

[Bart Ell]

The PA situation is a domestic dispute with specific targets. 

He tried to tell them to not talk during his videos but did they listen? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO