jambo1961 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Van hits at least 8people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Video on Twitter of a potential suspect being arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Brilliant. **** nuggets everywhere have realised you don't need guns or knives to go on a killing spree. Just a transit van. Hopefully the dipshit falls down the stairs when being taken to his cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Could be accidental, lets wait and see if it is an attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, grumpyjambo said: Could be accidental, lets wait and see if it is an attack. If it was, the guy's an absolute shite bag for leaving the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, Normthebarman said: If it was, the guy's an absolute shite bag for leaving the scene. True, but let the police decide if it was an attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 30 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: If it was, the guy's an absolute shite bag for leaving the scene. what if he has had say a stroke or something that he doesn't know where he is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, milky_26 said: what if he has had say a stroke or something that he doesn't know where he is? I'd have thought it would be difficult to have a stroke and then drive away but I'll admit I'm no doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: I'd have thought it would be difficult to have a stroke and then drive away but I'll admit I'm no doctor. Whilst pointing a gun at the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: I'd have thought it would be difficult to have a stroke and then drive away but I'll admit I'm no doctor. Depends what he was stroking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: I'd have thought it would be difficult to have a stroke and then drive away but I'll admit I'm no doctor. i was only suggesting a possible cause, but change stroke to head injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auldy19 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Normthebarman said: Brilliant. **** nuggets everywhere have realised you don't need guns or knives to go on a killing spree. Just a transit van. Hopefully the dipshit falls down the stairs when being taken to his cell. This is what is now encouraged amongst the terror groups these days unfortunately . You don’t need an explosion to cause mass panic and mass death . Just some nut in an artic/van/car and a crowded place . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 good start to this thread. Will revisit tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Watched some TV coverage, the guy makes two moves like he is drawing a weapon from a holster, and armed policeman in his stance with weapon aimed does not fire when the guy points something at him. He is being praised for his consideration, and it took some nerve, but I think he should have killed the guy, all the evidence was there for justified use, if it had been in the States they would have under those circumstances get a crane to lift his body, as normal men would not have been able to lift him with the amount of lead that was in him. On a wee aside, our Grandaughter is at Totonto University, and walks in these areas a lot. As a good responsible Grandad I texted and asked her if she was O.K she replied fine, how are you, I responded also fine but was a bit worried about the van incident, she replied what van, what incident, I gave up, jeez young people nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 At least 9 dead. 16 injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: At least 9 dead. 16 injured. ****. That’s awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 MSM back on full ISIS, Daesch, jihad narrative now after their 2 recent bungles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 From the videos I have seen of the arrest the guy appears to be white. Hard to tell though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: From the videos I have seen of the arrest the guy appears to be white. Hard to tell though. As my dear old gran used to say about my Auntie who became a catholic to get married, "there's no fanatic like a convert" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Tazio said: As my dear old gran used to say about my Auntie who became a catholic to get married, "there's no fanatic like a convert" Very possibly. He seems to be wanting the police to shoot him. Pretends to have a gun and repeatedly points it at the police. If it was in the US then he would have been done for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: MSM back on full ISIS, Daesch, jihad narrative now after their 2 recent bungles. No where in the msm does it mention anything of the sort. Edited April 23, 2018 by GBJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, GBJambo said: No where in the msm does it mention anything of the sort. They were alluding it on Sky a wee bit when I came in around 7pm after 12 hours work. Maybe you missed it? A bit weird this has happened now given recent “stories” that have been pretty much debunked. The Culture of Fear (google it) still exists. They love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Absolutely appalling. Those poor, poor people. Their poor, poor families too. There will, of course, now be round the clock, second-by-second coverage across 24/7 news. There'll be the same slow motion footage playing in the corner of your screens round and round. There'll be TV crews interviewing neighbours of the attacker saying "we had no idea. He was so quiet". There'll be biographical profiles of the attacker, and attempts at cod psychology of why he did it: all with creepy music playing in the background to accompany dark, grainy, soft focus images. And above all, there'll be absolute, wanton ignorance of the proven fact that the more the mass media obsesses about lone wolf terrorist attacks, the more likely it is for someone to emulate it. Which given such attacks chill the blood like nothing else and hence, drive ratings, is perhaps the reason so much of the media covers these atrocities in such a way. The purpose of terrorism is to terrorise. The purpose of our media is, it would seem, to perpetuate that terror by sensationalising and even glamourising it as much as it possibly can. Edited April 23, 2018 by shaun.lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, shaun.lawson said: Absolutely appalling. Those poor, poor people. Their poor, poor families too. There will, of course, now be round the clock, second-by-second coverage across 24/7 news. There'll be the same slow motion footage playing in the corner of your screens round and round. There'll be TV crews interviewing neighbours of the attacker saying "we had no idea. He was so quiet". There'll be biographical profiles of the attacker, and attempts at cod psychology of why he did it. And above all, there'll be absolute, wanton ignorance of the proven fact that the more the mass media obsesses about lone wolf terrorist attacks, the more likely it is for someone to emulate it. Which given such attacks chill the blood like nothing else and hence, drive ratings, is perhaps the reason so much of the media covers these atrocities in such a way. You mean news is entertainment now and sells advertising space? Like Sky? That sort of news? Apart from the BBC, which of course has been completely impartial for its entire lifetime and they’ll chuck you in the clink if you don’t pay 140 odd sovs a year for the privilege ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 9 dead, 16 injured. But the most important thing to do is to have a go at "the maaaaaan". Aye, Space. Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 45 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: They were alluding it on Sky a wee bit when I came in around 7pm after 12 hours work. Maybe you missed it? A bit weird this has happened now given recent “stories” that have been pretty much debunked. The Culture of Fear (google it) still exists. They love it. But you said, ''MSM back on full ISIS, Daesch, jihad narrative now after their 2 recent bungles''. Now you're saying ''on Sky a wee bit''. Is it full on or just a wee bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: You mean news is entertainment now and sells advertising space? Like Sky? That sort of news? Apart from the BBC, which of course has been completely impartial for its entire lifetime and they’ll chuck you in the clink if you don’t pay 140 odd sovs a year for the privilege ? Probably a made up event, right? Just like Sandy Hook, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, New York Fleapit said: Is it full on or just a wee bit? Someone's being a wee bit full on, methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Someone's being a wee bit full on, methinks. We have a fool on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 The suspect has been identified as Alek Minnasian, no ethnic background mentioned. The Canadian news coverage I have watched has been quite responsible, have been told that the investigation will be thorough, multi organisation investigation, Toronto |Police, RCMP, and CSIS the Canadian intelligence agency. I watched a little of CNN and MSNBC, they basically used Canadian reports, I watched some about a half hour ago CNN were discussing US related matters and MSNBC were discussing if Trump has nothing to hide why woulod he have any concern or interest in whether or not Cohen flips. Shaun to your point with which I have no disagreement but the media are condemned if they say too much, are too graphic, and are again condemned and lose viewers if they do not do those things. I suspect we the public with our demands are as responsible as the media directors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 He looks like a white guy, guys, to me. Scary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, bobsharp said: I suspect we the public with our demands are as responsible as the media directors That's spot on, and very well said. We get the media (and the politicians, and the leaders) we deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Sounds like an Armenian name to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, bobsharp said: The suspect has been identified as Alek Minnasian, no ethnic background mentioned. His surname sounds like it's Armenian, though of itself that means nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, shaun.lawson said: That's spot on, and very well said. We get the media (and the politicians, and the leaders) we deserve. Yep, fully agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, Smithee said: Sounds like an Armenian name to me Naw, d'ya reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Ulysses said: Naw, d'ya reckon? Second place is just the first loser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 9 dead, 16 injured, several of them critically. All innocent people mowed down as they walked along the sidewalk on a lovely spring day. The driver of the van begged police to shoot him prior to allowing himself to be arrested. He looked like he was holding a gun, but it might have been fake. Apparantly he is a college student. No-one is even speculating on a motive at this point. Toronto is a multicultural city, with a very low crime rate. It's considered to be one of the safest cities in North America. Madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Smithee said: Second place is just the first loser True dat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: 9 dead, 16 injured, several of them critically. All innocent people mowed down as they walked along the sidewalk on a lovely spring day. The driver of the van begged police to shoot him prior to allowing himself to be arrested. He looked like he was holding a gun, but it might have been fake. Apparantly he is a college student. No-one is even speculating on a motive at this point. Toronto is a multicultural city, with a very low crime rate. It's considered to be one of the safest cities in North America. Madness. News is saturated with this news of this new prince over here, make of that what you will. Isn’t it funny how tv works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Space Mackerel said: News is saturated with this news of this new prince over here, make of that what you will. Isn’t it funny how tv works. If one of your sources is Alex Jones, yes. Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, New York Fleapit said: If one of your sources is Alex Jones, yes. Yes it is. Alex Jones is a righty, am a lefty. But you knew that eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: Alex Jones is a righty, am a lefty. But you knew that eh. Don't play dumb. You shared the view he is now being sued for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, New York Fleapit said: Don't play dumb. You shared the view he is now being sued for. Dumb? I’ll listen to anyone, even you. Then make my own decisions. Are you admitting to being boxed in to a certain narrative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, Space Mackerel said: Dumb? I’ll listen to anyone, even you. Then make my own decisions. Are you admitting to being boxed in to a certain narrative? Don't start this pish again. Was SH a hoax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, New York Fleapit said: Don't start this pish again. Was SH a hoax? As ive said, make your own mind up. You can only lead a horse to water, not make it drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, Space Mackerel said: As ive said, make your own mind up. You can only lead a horse to water, not make it drink. Cowardly reply. You started with zero credibility, you've somehow managed to drop. Maybe best you sit this one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, New York Fleapit said: Cowardly reply. You started with zero credibility, you've somehow managed to drop. Maybe best you sit this one out. Yep, you’ve got me, any chance of a photie of your train ticket now? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: Yep, you’ve got me, any chance of a photie of your train ticket now? ? Uh, different guy. Do keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, New York Fleapit said: Uh, different guy. Do keep up. Ive better things to do ? Anyway, back to crazy white jihadists madmen running over people, that’s what this threads about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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