Attackers seize Russian school

[Winston]

Originally posted by Pekka
Our news stations are also covering this highly.

Highly and highly... I don't know about the regular brief TV and radio news, can't tell, but the written media and their net editions don't seem to be covering this highly. It's getting more coverage than it would if it had occured in China or India, but I don't think it's an easy task reporting from potentially rapidly changing events inside Russia as the verification of most recent developments still seems to be problematic. That may be part of the reason for the toned-down coverage with some media.

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara


You're just listening to the wrong station. NPR is covering it.

NPR and only NPR it seems....

ACK!

[dojoboy]

Originally posted by St Leo

Originally posted by dojoboy
I've made this same trip. The only thing to do now is to ally closely the Asian civilization w/ ours (Western). Asia must know that Islam will not live peacefully with them either.

If the Islamist world truely is being bullied by a radical branch, then they should welcome our assistance. If not, then they are complicit in their (radical) deeds. Complete containment (subjugation) of Islam may be the only option.

I think when France finally comes to terms w/ this, we can roll unfettered.

You are insane. There is no such thing as Western civilization. There is no such thing as Islamic civilization. There is no such thing as Asian civilization. We are all just individuals.

This is madness.

Of course, here's some meta-commentary on your view and my response.

Gee, I don't think I'm insane. Perhaps patriotism has taken root, but that would be the extent of it. You are correct in regard to us all being individuals; however, like attracts like, hence Western Civilization et al. Cultural links can not be denied. But, I respect your opinion.

[klesh]

I find it amazing that this has not garnered more attention. It has occupied my mind since I first heard the news. NPR has been on nonstop for the past 2 days, so I can gt some semblace of an update on this. I am thankful for Putin's restraint so far. I am about as close as I get to 'praying' that this end peaceably.

[Kidlicious]

It's on the front page of USA Today today. Americans seem to cre more about the RNC I think though.

This kind of thing can't be allowed to continue. Anywhere.

[OliverFA]

Originally posted by Heresson
Also, I have to bash Spain, Philippines and others for their behaviour. This situation is caused but their example.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Heresson
Also, I have to bash Spain, Philippines and others for their behaviour. This situation is caused but their example.

Bull. Such things happened before the attacks against Spain, and before the Philippines' withdrawal from Iraq. Remember the theater in Moscow? The Russians sure didn't compromise. Yet, the terrorists continue to take hostages. It must mean something is wrong with your logic.

[Geronimo]

Originally posted by Kidicious
It's on the front page of USA Today today. Americans seem to cre more about the RNC I think though.

This kind of thing can't be allowed to continue. Anywhere.

At the moment it is the top story on CNNs web site after the approaching hurricane Frances. Maybe the gravity of the situation is finally sinking into the thick skulls of US media?

[:) Smiley]

Gee, I don't think I'm insane. Perhaps patriotism has taken root, but that would be the extent of it. You are correct in regard to us all being individuals; however, like attracts like, hence Western Civilization et al. Cultural links can not be denied. But, I respect your opinion.

Part of Western Civilization is that people are individuals. Islamism lacks this concept.

[Solver]

One of the 26 hostages released today with his mother.

[Dr Strangelove]

Originally posted by Serb
The news about 26 released hosteges have been confirmed and FSB posted a list of names of released hostages. Among them are 12 childrens, the older child among them is three years old (he is the older kid), the younger kid is only 1,6 months old. Most of the children are two years old. The rest of the released hosteges mostly the mothers of those childrens.

So this "Islamist" group consider kids 3 and under off limits, but kids 4 and over to be fair game?

[lightblue]

Nah, babies that don't get food and water are probably far more hassle than they bargained for. It wouldn't surprise me if they released all the kids upto age 10 or so next, can't be easy controlling 100+ toddlers that haven't eaten for a few days.

[Pekka]

Winston, sure. It's not 24/7 on TV, but it is on TV all the time anyway. We have our own experts explaining who these hostage takers are, what is their history etc.. I mean, supposed terrorists, because I'm not sure if they have been confirmed 100%, but in case that, they also went over other groups who could be behind this and their history. It all is pretty much the same anyway, bunch of terrorists is what they say to us. But they're experts, and our media usually doesn't hide anything, trying to make someones image any better. So I trust these experts opinions. But, their attitude on not negotiating (terrorists) is putting them pretty down here, so.. there's no sympathies for them in here, the terrorists I mean. As there shouldn't be. Bunch of monsters anyway. If there's a system of heaven and hell, they won't be going to tons of virgins, that is for sure, they're going downstairs.

But of course.. there are little difficulties of getting things through, as no one gets any info unless Russian officials say so, naturally. BUt, it's the number one news in here, and will be watched closely. And of course in the hopes of peaceful solution. Or terrorist defeat, preferred.

[Pekka]

Winston, I mean,. Russia IS our neighbour, and it is involved in a conflict for a long time now. We take natural interest on that. In fact, if anything happens in Russia, it's usually news in here. They're our neighbours. We'd like to think we care what happens in there anyway. And this particular situation, number one news, no question.

But there has been no updates for a while now. Our local television media starts again at 6AM, but between now and then there won't be anything.. what's the situation now? Have they demanded anything?

[Kidlicious]

Originally posted by Dr Strangelove


So this "Islamist" group consider kids 3 and under off limits, but kids 4 and over to be fair game?

The Russians have to do something about these people.