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Hostages taken at Lindt Cafe, Martin Place. Forced to hold Islamic flag against window.
Topic Started: 15 Dec 2014, 10:25 AM (28,421 Views)
Dr Watson
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15 Dec 2014, 12:47 PM
As funny as that comment was - it turns out the gov has decided to delay the release of the MYEFO today due to this incident! So there goes that theory! :to:
That is a mistake on the government's part. That decision, along with Abbott calling some security meeting or something, has elevated this armed hold-up (and that's what it is, much like a bank robbery) to a status it doesn't deserve. The more time and publicity the government gives this issue, the more they debase our political process.

These criminals are nothing more than violent psychopaths. The fact that they claim political or religious motivations for their actions, which are the product of mental illness, doesn't make them any more significant, or deserving of attention, than other criminals who kill.

Nobody probed into the 'root causes' of Ivan Milat's murders, for example, because Milat never claimed political or religious motivations.

Tony Abbott should be getting on with running the country and leaving this armed hold-up to law enforcement.
Edited by Dr Watson, 15 Dec 2014, 12:55 PM.
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15 Dec 2014, 12:53 PM
That is a mistake on the government's part. That decision, along with Abbott calling some security meeting or something, has elevated this armed hold-up (and that's what it is, much like a bank robbery) to a status it doesn't deserve. The more time and publicity the government gives this issue, the more they debase our political process.

These criminals are nothing more than violent psychopaths. The fact that they claim political or religious motivations for their actions, which are the product of mental illness, doesn't make them any more significant, or deserving of attention, than other criminals who kill.

Nobody probed into the 'root causes' of Ivan Milat's murders, for example, because Milat never claimed political or religious motivations.

Tony Abbott should be getting on with running the country and leaving this armed hold-up to law enforcement.
Actually my previous comment was based on a report that now seems to be wrong! Abbot just said live on TV that the MYEFO is still going ahead today. My bad! :ni:
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15 Dec 2014, 12:56 PM
Actually my previous comment was based on a report that now seems to be wrong! Abbot just said live on TV that the MYEFO is still going ahead today. My bad! :ni:
It's good to know that a deranged gunman can't derail our political system. But watch the political writers in the papers have a time with this one in the days ahead. The column inches will fill and run over.
Edited by Dr Watson, 15 Dec 2014, 01:00 PM.
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Wouldn't be surprised the government is behind the whole thing.
Edited by van, 15 Dec 2014, 01:00 PM.
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15 Dec 2014, 12:59 PM
Wouldn't be surprised the government is behind the whole thing.
Where is your evidence? You have none. You are a liar.
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I hope they lock this SOB up for life if he survives this.

Totally unacceptable for any Australian regardless of creed to commit such an act of terrorism in Australia.

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Totally unacceptable for any Australian regardless of creed to commit such an act of terrorism in Australia.


I think it is unacceptable for western countries to be killing people in the middle east.

If we were not involved in war against these people, these things would not happen.
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15 Dec 2014, 01:05 PM
I hope they lock this SOB up for life if he survives this.

Totally unacceptable for any Australian regardless of creed to commit such an act of terrorism in Australia.

Darkness will fall, jet planes will buzz Martin place, concussion grenades will be deployed and these fuckers will all be sporting new orifices in their heads.
Edited by Ex BP Golly, 15 Dec 2014, 11:52 PM.
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van
15 Dec 2014, 01:26 PM


I think it is unacceptable for western countries to be killing people in the middle east.

If we were not involved in war against these people, these things would not happen.
Oh please. People from ALL over the world are accepted into Australia to live in peace. You want to protest about something, do it peacefully.

Edited by Black Panther, 15 Dec 2014, 01:38 PM.
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15 Dec 2014, 01:36 PM
Oh please. People from ALL over the world are accepted into Australia to live in peace. You want to protest about something, do it peacefully.
I agree with that.
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