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Breaking: Final Assault in Mumbai Siege

World | Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 5:50:08 pm PST

There’s an assault going on right now against the terrorists holed up in Chabad’s Nariman House. IBNLive.com has live streaming video in WMV format.

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1 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:52:53pm

Has any more research been done to figure out who Decca Mujahideen is? I've heard various things, including a possible link to SIS.

2 Griffon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:53:24pm

I hope they get it over with quickly with the least loss of life of hostages possible.

3 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:54:34pm

re: #1 Honorary Yooper

Has any more research been done to figure out who Decca Mujahideen is? I've heard various things, including a possible link to SIS.

The name seems to be a smokescreen, given the accents of the perps.

4 Jhn1  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:54:55pm

Yippee
I hope they drop the corpses in pig entrails.
"Not really Muslims" should mean not treating the corpses as Muslims.

5 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:55:10pm

Arutz 7 and some other Israeli media sites have reported the Rabbi and his wife have been killed (R"L) but nothing can be confirmed.

6 Attaboid  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:55:11pm

They don't know what is going on.

7 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:55:42pm

re: #3 swamprat

The name seems to be a smokescreen, given the accents of the perps.

It is my understanding, from what I've read, that the perps had Pashton or Punjabi accents.

8 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:56:02pm

re: #3 swamprat

The name seems to be a smokescreen, given the accents of the perps.

What about their accents?

9 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:56:28pm

Another minister was giving out details (yesterday) about when the NSG was leaving Dehli and the expected arrival time in Mumbai, etc., and this info was broadcast live...

10 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:56:30pm

re: #6 Attaboid

They don't know what is going on.

Does the media ever know what's actually going on when they aren't trying to direct events themselves?

11 Martha123  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:57:28pm

See the following for speculation on the name Decca Mujahideen:

[Link: www.haaretz.com...]

12 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:57:51pm

re: #6 Attaboid

They don't know what is going on.

People calling themselves muslims are killing other people. A completely new series of events in our lifetime. This sort of thing has never happened before.

13 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:59:00pm

re: #8 MandyManners
punjabi/ pakistan......The name refers to a portion of central India.

14 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:59:09pm

re: #11 Martha123

See the following for speculation on the name Decca Mujahideen:

[Link: www.haaretz.com...]

If it was the Paki intel services, the proverbial shit could hit the fan soon.

15 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:59:22pm

re: #10 Honorary Yooper

I think there are a number of problems here -- including providing live streaming video, etc...and then filming a commando raid as it occurs...that's a problem...any element of "surprise" is non-existent...it's compromising the operation (to the terrorists' benefit).

16 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:59:29pm

re: #11 Martha123

See the following for speculation on the name Decca Mujahideen:

[Link: www.haaretz.com...]

Decca decca Mohammed jihad

17 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 5:59:55pm

As I said on the previous thread, CNN-IBN have reported that the hostages from the Chabad House are safe and secure, so this assault could be the cleanup that the NSG is performing.

Go get them NSG!

18 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:00:31pm

re: #15 J.S.

Sorry, I'm just really skeptical of the media after the last election.

19 Griffon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:01:03pm

re: #17 commadore183

As I said on the previous thread, CNN-IBN have reported that the hostages from the Chabad House are safe and secure, so this assault could be the cleanup that the NSG is performing.

Go get them NSG!

Good. Sic 'em.

20 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:01:54pm

re: #13 swamprat

punjabi/ pakistan......The name refers to a portion of central India.

Another excuse for CBBHO to invade a nation that has nukes?

21 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:02:43pm

re: #18 Honorary Yooper

Sorry, I'm just really skeptical of the media after the last election.


Jeez! Give them time. Within 24 hours they will probably find a way to spin this into Bush's fault. Patience.

22 snorky  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:03:06pm

Wreckin the Deccan time

23 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:03:45pm

re: #20 MandyManners


CBBHO
?

24 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:04:00pm

re: #17 commadore183

As I said on the previous thread, CNN-IBN have reported that the hostages from the Chabad House are safe and secure, so this assault could be the cleanup that the NSG is performing.

Go get them NSG!

Unconfirmed, non of the hostages have communicated at this time. Arutz 7 reporting the rabbi and his wife have been killed.

25 Bubblehead II  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:04:25pm

re: #23 swamprat

Communist Bastard Barrack Hussien Obamma

26 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:04:28pm

re: #18 Honorary Yooper

O I agree with you about the level of "not knowing anything", yet pretending to "know everything" which goes on with the MSM -- it's like a standard disease with the MSM...(but it's like the counter terrorism forces are so "not in control" of these situations or not even having the media under control...among other things...drives me nuts...)

27 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:04:56pm

re: #23 swamprat

CBBHO
?

Commie Bastard BHO.

28 coldpizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:05:01pm

Did I just see Israeli Paratroopers land on the roof of the Chabbad House? I was watching CNN and I just got a feeling it was our boys!

29 Attaboid  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:05:51pm

They're dropping commandos from choppers now.
And they.ve left.

30 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:05:57pm

re: #24 Alouette

Unconfirmed, non of the hostages have communicated at this time. Arutz 7 reporting the rabbi and his wife have been killed.

Looks like we're going to have to wait until this operation is over to learn of the fate of the hostages.

31 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:06:30pm

re: #20 MandyManners

Another excuse for CBBHO to invade a nation that has nukes?

I prefer DFC БХО.

32 jemima  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:06:30pm

[Link: economictimes.indiatimes.com...]

The building, along with the far better known Taj Palace and Oberoi hotels, found itself under siege. The terrorists took a young Israeli Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his young wife Rivka staying at Nariman Bhavan hostage. Both were reportedly killed. The terrorists, however, spared their two-year old son and a maid.

33 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:06:41pm

re: #27 MandyManners

Commie Bastard BHO.


They will love us for attacking them. Because we will build them some bodacious schools.
Barry said so.

34 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:06:46pm

re: #21 swamprat

Jeez! Give them time. Within 24 hours they will probably find a way to spin this into Bush's fault. Patience.

They already have. Within hours after the news of the attacks broke, CNN had Deepak Chopra on TV.

And Amanpour was editorializing on CNN.com that it was clearly the fault of western ideology and American arrogance.

35 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:07:37pm

re: #31 Macker

I prefer DFC БХО.

Huh?

36 Bubblehead II  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:08:20pm

re: #35 MandyManners

Ditto

37 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:08:26pm

re: #28 coldpizza

Did I just see Israeli Paratroopers land on the roof of the Chabbad House? I was watching CNN and I just got a feeling it was our boys!

Those are NSG commandos.

38 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:08:49pm

re: #33 swamprat

They will love us for attacking them. Because we will build them some bodacious schools.
Barry said so.

Before or after they launch a nuke at Tel Aviv or Mumbai or Baghdad?

39 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:09:00pm

re: #34 gclaghorn

They already have. Within hours after the news of the attacks broke, CNN had Deepak Chopra on TV.

And Amanpour was editorializing on CNN.com that it was clearly the fault of western ideology and American arrogance.


India never had terrorists before we invaded Iraq!
.../Major sarcasm

40 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:09:39pm

re: #38 MandyManners

Before or after they launch a nuke at Tel Aviv or Mumbai or Baghdad?

After. They have to EARN our empathy.

/BHO

41 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:09:47pm

re: #38 MandyManners

YES!

42 pat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:11:15pm

My god, this is irresponsible reporting. If I can watch this without power why can't the terrorists?

43 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:11:18pm

re: #35 MandyManners

Huh?

Dirty F**kin' Communist Бара́к Хусе́йн Оба́ма.

44 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:12:57pm

The hostages from Nariman House are out? The Rabbi and his wife are reported dead? They haven't heard from the hostages after their release? This isn't another Munich is it... please, not!

45 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:12:58pm

My thoughts and prayers continue with India, the world's largest democracy, trying to join the first world though surrounded by third worlders trying to keep EVERYONE down.

Think of all those young Indians politely answering your questions from Indian call centers, instead of training for jihad like their neighbors in Pakistan. Pakistani-Britons train to destroy the people who try to help them, while Indians work hard to become like the people who used to colonize them--common-law loving democracy minded free thinkers.

Please let India join the fight against the perpetrators in a big way.

46 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:13:25pm

If the housing prices had been fair, the terrorists could have BOUGHT a house, rather than have been forced to rent.

47 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:13:26pm

re: #43 Macker

Dirty F**kin' Communist Бара́к Хусе́й&# x043D; Оба́ма.


Dammit! Go here.

48 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:13:28pm

re: #43 Macker

Dirty F**kin' Communist Бара́к Хусе́й&# x043D; Оба́ма.

Ooh, Russian.

49 Jhn1  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:13:31pm

I hope the assault is not being broadcast live. Live reports sound like this is a lost cause)
One of the Indian sites claimed that it appeared that handlers outnumbered the attackers (dozens of attackers directed by scores of older adults with cell phones and heavy local use of Twitter by citizen journalists making anyone with net access able to direct terrorist defences)

50 Bubblehead II  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:15:08pm

re: #47 Macker

Do you have an link to a ENGLISH version?

51 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:15:17pm

re: #45 alegrias

My thoughts and prayers continue with India, the world's largest democracy, trying to join the first world though surrounded by third worlders trying to keep EVERYONE down.

Think of all those young Indians politely answering your questions from Indian call centers, instead of training for jihad like their neighbors in Pakistan. Pakistani-Britons train to destroy the people who try to help them, while Indians work hard to become like the people who used to colonize them--common-law loving democracy minded free thinkers.

Please let India join the fight against the perpetrators in a big way.

I've been wanting to go to India.

52 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:01pm

Does anyone here know whether the Mr. Tata who owned the Taj Hotel is in fact the owner of Tata Motors, maker of the world's cheapest car?

53 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:07pm

We obviously still have much to be Thankfull for in our Country. Thank You to all of you who work to keep us safe. GBA!

54 ColdPizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:34pm

Good points and true!

re: #45 alegrias

My thoughts and prayers continue with India, the world's largest democracy, trying to join the first world though surrounded by third worlders trying to keep EVERYONE down.

Think of all those young Indians politely answering your questions from Indian call centers, instead of training for jihad like their neighbors in Pakistan. Pakistani-Britons train to destroy the people who try to help them, while Indians work hard to become like the people who used to colonize them--common-law loving democracy minded free thinkers.

Please let India join the fight against the perpetrators in a big way.

55 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:38pm

re: #34 gclaghorn

They already have. Within hours after the news of the attacks broke, CNN had Deepak Chopra on TV.

And Amanpour was editorializing on CNN.com that it was clearly the fault of western ideology and American arrogance.

Damn, that woman is insufferable.

F*cking [deleted].

56 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:47pm

"The targets were British, American and Jewish citizens, but it was innocent Indians who took the brunt."
David (Lloyd? Loyn?) BBC.

Verbatim

57 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:17:51pm

re: #52 alegrias

Yes.

58 Moe Katz  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:01pm

re: #52 alegrias

Does anyone here know whether the Mr. Tata who owned the Taj Hotel is in fact the owner of Tata Motors, maker of the world's cheapest car?

He also owns Tetley Tea and Jaguar autos.

59 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:05pm

We are all Indians now.

60 Karridine  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:11pm

India? When you can spare a battalion of commandos, I've got an airport that needs to have the TRASH taken out, here in Bangkok!

61 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:30pm

jpost says Israel foreign ministry refuting report that hostages freed.
[Link: www.jpost.com...]

62 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:41pm
63 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:18:41pm

Amazing. Good luck, guys.

64 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:19:52pm

re: #62 buzzsawmonkey

Are there still hostages inside, or did they get out?

That's unclear at this point. The director general of the NSG says the hostages are out, but other news sites say differently.

65 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:20:27pm

re: #60 Karridine

India? When you can spare a battalion of commandos, I've got an airport that needs to have the TRASH taken out, here in Bangkok!

What, Islamo-nut terrorists there, too?

Kee-riste.

66 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:20:29pm

re: #52 alegrias

Does anyone here know whether the Mr. Tata who owned the Taj Hotel is in fact the owner of Tata Motors, maker of the world's cheapest car?

Yes. The Tata Group owns a lot of things.

67 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:20:39pm

re: #51 Sunlight

I've been wanting to go to India.

* * *
It's supposedly an unforgettable experience. Remember reading how British colonials who were assigned to India would "go native"? Many wonderful Indian things were absorbed into Britain's culture and language.

Senator John McCain's mother traveled to India almost every year, including to some crazy festival where she slept in a mud hut!

68 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:21:26pm

re: #56 FightingBack

"The targets were British, American and Jewish citizens, but it was innocent Indians who took the brunt."
David (Lloyd? Loyn?) BBC.

Verbatim

WTF?

Can't someone just take the entire BBC and flush it down the toilet with the rest of the world's excrement?

Speaking of which, that comment reminds me of Michael Moore's comment shortly after the 9/11 attacks. He said that the attacks were evil and unjustified, because many of the people who were killed didn't even vote for President Bush.

69 Karridine  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:21:47pm

re: #65 Spiny Norman

No, UNARMED thug-wannabees that the Thai government seems powerless (disunified) to deal with! REALLY screwing over Thailand, the little scumbags!

70 Attaboid  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:21:56pm

More commandos ropeing down!

71 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:22:00pm

re: #64 commadore183

That's unclear at this point. The director general of the NSG says the hostages are out, but other news sites say differently.

See the link at 61.

72 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:22:11pm

re: #1 Honorary Yooper

Has any more research been done to figure out who Decca Mujahideen is? I've heard various things, including a possible link to SIS.

A Wahabbi sect and their real name is LAT or LET - I saw the full name today - Ill have to find it.

73 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:22:51pm

re: #67 alegrias
I grew up there. The place does have an effect on people.

74 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:23:11pm

re: #56 FightingBack

"The targets were British, American and Jewish citizens, but it was innocent Indians who took the brunt."
David (Lloyd? Loyn?) BBC.

Verbatim

Westerners are never "innocent" in the eyes of the Media. I wonder how many "journalists" quietly agreed with Ward Churchill's "little Eichmanns" slur...

75 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:23:30pm

re: #72 DistantThunder

A Wahabbi sect and their real name is LAT or LET - I saw the full name today - Ill have to find it.

Great. It's our friends the Saudis.

76 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:24:04pm

re: #50 Bubblehead II

Do you have an link to a ENGLISH version?

Да, Comrades!

77 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:24:08pm

re: #73 Killgore Trout

I grew up there. The place does have an effect on people.

You grew up in India? How cool is that?

78 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:24:33pm

re: #75 Last Mohican

Great. It's our friends the Saudis.

Or Saudi money, at any rate.

Drill Here, drill now.

79 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:24:48pm

The IBN stream is unbelievable showing a war live...

80 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:25:15pm

How come they don't try this BS in America? (thinks about pending concealed weapons permit in AZ) HO HO HO

81 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:25:21pm
82 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:25:37pm

re: #79 Sunlight

The IBN stream is unbelievable showing a war live...

If we can see it, the terrorists can see it. It's irresponsible.

83 Griffon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:26:26pm

OT - I got a cute joke via email today:

Dear Sirs,

In view of what seems to be happening internationally with banks at the moment, I was wondering if you could advise me correctly …

If one of my checks is returned marked "insufficient funds" , how do I know whether that refers to me, or to you?

84 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:26:42pm

re: #77 Sunlight

At the time I was too cool for Delhi. I do have plans to return and visit. The country has changed a lot since I was there. I think I left in about '84. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who hasn't experienced Asia before. It can be a little but overwhelming for some people.

85 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:26:57pm

re: #82 Honorary Yooper

If we can see it, the terrorists can see it. It's irresponsible.

Anybody remember when those Navy SEALs and Marine Recon were effecting a surprise landing on the beach near Mogadishu, and they were greeted by bright lights and TV cameras? What was that, 1992?

86 reine.de.tout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:28:29pm

re: #79 Sunlight

The IBN stream is unbelievable showing a war live...

I can only get ndtv.
I can get IBN but only the sound - no picture

87 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:30:04pm

re: #73 Killgore Trout

I grew up there. The place does have an effect on people.


They have what, 400,000 religions, and you couldn't find ONE that suited you. I'd hate to see you try to buy a car!

;-)

I'd love to see that land.

88 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:30:33pm

re: #78 Spiny Norman

Drill Here, drill now.

I'm about done with that slogan. I'm ready for this one:

Drill in Saudi Arabia, take as much of their f*ckin' oil as we please, and tell them we'll give them some if and when they start behaving like human beings instead of animals.

89 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:31:19pm

re: #87 swamprat

They have what, 400,000 religions, and you couldn't find ONE that suited you. I'd hate to see you try to buy a car!

;-)

I'd love to see that land.

It's incredible. I found my fiancée there.

90 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:32:42pm

re: #55 Spiny Norman

Damn, that woman is insufferable.

F*cking [deleted].

Chopra or Amanpour? ;)

91 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:32:51pm

re: #84 Killgore Trout

At the time I was too cool for Delhi. I do have plans to return and visit. The country has changed a lot since I was there. I think I left in about '84. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who hasn't experienced Asia before. It can be a little but overwhelming for some people.

I went to 3 years of high school (graduated) in Germany. And was in Morocco for 3 years when I was a little kid. I've been planted in one spot in the U.S. raising kids, but I'm about ready to head back out and India is a priority. I think they are pretty amazing. My sister told me about the overwhelmingness of it.

92 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:33:10pm

re: #85 Last Mohican

Anybody remember when those Navy SEALs and Marine Recon were effecting a surprise landing on the beach near Mogadishu, and they were greeted by bright lights and TV cameras? What was that, 1992?

Yes, the f**king Communist News Network.

93 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:33:31pm

Hi everyone - Happy Thanksgiving. Hope everyone had a great day. I feel so sorry for the people in Mumbia. I have been trying to keep up with all the developments since yesterday morning. The stream is working for me right now.

94 sadhu  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:33:35pm
95 yochanan  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:33:41pm

live gun fire and bombs.
my hashem guide the indian commandos and improve there aim.

g-d bless you india

96 Bubblehead II  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:34:00pm

re: #76 Macker

Thanks, jumping between two threads.

97 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:34:13pm

Gunshots and two explosions inside the building as commandos are entering ...15 to 17 of them. Choppers dropped them onto the roof. IBN

98 jhrhv  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:35:08pm

I'm glad I've got an Internet connection and an ID with LGF. I feel I get much more accurate and reliable news hitting the refresh button then I ever would tuning into some dumbed down MSM channel.

99 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:35:23pm

I am not sure where our office is in Mumbia, but think it is really close to this area from our industry.

100 Charles  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:36:46pm

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

101 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:37:19pm

Did any mention (recently) that we've just elected a man as president with

NO military experience
NO foreign policy experience
NO business experience
NO governing experience?

102 Charles  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:37:28pm

Not to mention, relentless martial music soundtrack.

103 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:37:31pm

re: #97 notutopia

Gunshots and two explosions inside the building as commandos are entering ...15 to 17 of them. Choppers dropped them onto the roof. IBN

I'm imagining how scary this must be for the hostages inside. May God grant them strength.

104 SteveC  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:37:52pm

re: #15 J.S.

I think there are a number of problems here -- including providing live streaming video, etc...and then filming a commando raid as it occurs...that's a problem...any element of "surprise" is non-existent...it's compromising the operation (to the terrorists' benefit).

At the Olympic Games in 1972, The Germans were ready to move on the Palestinains while they were still inside the Olympic Viliage. Someone decided that it would make great TV to broadcast the Germans moving into position. Soon, the Palis were waving their guns around and threatening to kill the hostages. (SURPRISE! They knew how to turn on a TV!) The Germans backed off, and decided to set up the raid at the airport.... which went completely wrong.

105 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:38:11pm

re: #100 Charles

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

I was a little disturbed (but not surprised) yesterday to find out that CNN had an entire graphics package ready and waiting for terrorist attacks. Complete with "Attack on [insert country name here]" banners in blood red ink and blood splatter graphics.

106 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:38:12pm

re: #100 Charles

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

That's disgusting if true. Just turned in.

107 infopimp  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:38:39pm

re: #15 J.S.

I think there are a number of problems here -- including providing live streaming video, etc...and then filming a commando raid as it occurs...that's a problem...any element of "surprise" is non-existent...it's compromising the operation (to the terrorists' benefit).

I agree - how many times have we read where people were holed up, inside the hotels... why would someone broadcast this specific information over the wire?

108 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:38:57pm

re: #91 Sunlight

Morocco can be a bit much as well. I was there for 3 weeks and was emotionally exhausted by the time I left. People there are so poor and eager for tourist money that I would hire a guide for the day just to keep the other guides away. One day I was walking down a back alley which ended up being the women's entrance to a mosque. A woman gave me a hand gesture that I dubbed "the Moroccan finger wag". Even in her burka I could tell I was pissing her off. I adopted the gesture whenever people were bothering me and it worked like a charm! Even the Peace Corps people I was traveling with were very happy to learn the gesture.

109 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:38:58pm

How do the spouses of these men support them in this profession of anti-terror and SWAT teams? It must be so difficult not knowing if they'll be home when they walk out the door.

Prayers for the all good guys.

110 quickslow87  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:39:19pm

Well, re: #100 Charles

Huh, no wonder they had action music playing.

111 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:39:32pm

re: #102 Charles

Oh, I defiantly here that! Like a Hollywood movie. DRAMATIC!

112 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:39:39pm

Things are heating up now.

113 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:39:52pm

re: #100 Charles

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

I've bookmarked the IBN and NDTV streams because I think they could be another source of actual news (if CNN doesn't force them to start withholding or making up news like they do so IBN doesn't make CNN look bad).

114 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:39:55pm

re: #101 DistantThunder

Did any mention (recently) that we've just elected a man as president with

NO military experience
NO foreign policy experience
NO business experience
NO governing experience?

*shiver*

115 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:40:13pm

re: #100 Charles

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

Competing? You sure they aren't Collaborating?

116 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:40:21pm

re: #102 Charles

Not to mention, relentless martial music soundtrack.

They couldn't very well use carnival music and merry-go-round soundtracks. That would expose their agenda.

117 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:40:24pm

Ambulances are now arriving...

118 tokyobk  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:40:35pm

re: #88 Last Mohican


Don't forget about the right to return to Saudi for all Jews, since before occupation, it was a Jewish land.

119 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:40:53pm

India's young people, at least its engineers, power much of our IT industry, don't they? Both in the USA and in India?

During the Clinton years, Congress increased the number of H1B visas available so young Indians could work in the USA tech sector.

Any ideas on how we can individually support India right now? Buy Indian products such as what, garam masala, Indian beer, food exports, fabric, what else?

120 Max Darkside  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:41:11pm

re: #88 Last Mohican

Drill in Saudi Arabia, take as much of their f*ckin' oil as we please, and tell them we'll give them some if and when they start behaving like human beings instead of animals.

I always thought, if it weren't for the money drain, a smart strategy to burn up everyone else's oil, then when they are out, we have ours yet. It's paying them all that money that puts a hole in that strategy, but now at $50/bbl oil, it may be smart.

121 traderjoe9  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:41:16pm

It turns out that Rabbi Gavi Holtzberg is a friend of our rabbi here in San Jose...Here is the email he sent:

At this moment my colleague Rabbi Gabi Holtzberg and his wife, the Chabad emissaries in Mumbai India, along with other Israeli Tourists, are hostages in their Chabad House in the horrific terrorist attacks on the city. Their infant son has escaped with the nanny, yet they are still inside. Hundreds of commandos surround the house and it seems that a full-scale assault is imminent (www.chabad.org/772546).

While everything must be done - and IS being done - by the forces to rescue the hostages, we know that we have the power to storm the Heavens and pray to G-d that this situation and the terrible current circumstances in Mumbai are resolved peacefully immediately.

Please say a prayer, perhaps Psalm 20 (www.chabad.org/6320), for the Chabad Rabbi and Rebbetzin, the Israeli tourists and all the good people of Mumbai. Please have in mind Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma and Rivkah bas Yehudis (Rabbi & Rebbitzin Holtzberg).

Don't stop with a prayer; please take it one step further and remember that a small act of "light" in one part of the world can dispel darkness wherever it may be.

Do a mitzvah:

a) Give charity in their merit

b) Men: Put on Tefillin today (if you already did, see to it that someone who hasn't yet, should).

c) Women: Resolve to light candles tomorrow evening (if you already do, see to it that someone who hasn't yet, should).

May G-d bring peace to our pained and darkened world!

122 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:41:55pm

re: #116 gclaghorn

Snicker

123 capitalist piglet  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:41:56pm

re: #56 FightingBack

"The targets were British, American and Jewish citizens, but it was innocent Indians who took the brunt."
David (Lloyd? Loyn?) BBC.

Verbatim

Just...damn. They don't even try to hide it anymore, do they?

124 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:43:22pm

re: #101 DistantThunder

Did any mention (recently) that we've just elected a man as president with

NO military experience
NO foreign policy experience
NO business experience
NO governing experience?

* * * *
Who's WE, Distant Thunder?

People who don't care about military, foreign policy, business OR governance, voted for a neophyte liberal smoothtalking theoretician!

125 ASU86PE  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:44:01pm

re: #14 Honorary Yooper
Why would they target Americans, British, and Israelis if it was the Paki-Intell? If anything the Brits are the last ones they would go after since the Brits next move would be to side with India against the Paki's

No, my money's on more AQ creeps. The sooner the AQ's reach room temperature the happier I'll be.

126 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:44:39pm

Another helicopter load of NSG soldiers dropped off.

127 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:45:23pm

re: #122 swamprat

Snicker

Teeheehee.

128 alegrias  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:45:44pm

re: #105 gclaghorn

I was a little disturbed (but not surprised) yesterday to find out that CNN had an entire graphics package ready and waiting for terrorist attacks. Complete with "Attack on [insert country name here]" banners in blood red ink and blood splatter graphics.

* * *

They need the ratings, terrorism is just a ratings booster to them.

129 traderjoe9  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:45:47pm

Does anyone have any information on possible Israeli Rescue teams on site? I heard from somebody that they arrived there - are they taking part in the operation?

130 Bubbaman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:46:15pm

I am astounded at the apparent confusion of this rescue operation. Though, we really don't know what's going on the live feed suggests chaos. Perhaps it is the intent of the Indian forces to create this impression - disinformation - but it sure doesn't look good.

131 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:46:40pm

re: #114 MandyManners

Hi Mandy - yes shudder. He is so self centered and.. never mind it does not matter; well, yes it matters, but only to us - the others think he is the Messiah and he is here to save us.

There has been some of the media coverage of his speeches over the last couple of days with him standing in front of a podium "The President Elect of the United States" that I have strong opposition with - what an arrogant MF.

132 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:47:39pm

Operation began @ 7:15 am and has been ongoing for 45 mins.
They are suggesting 5 terrorists. But are not sure. More gunfire which sounds like cover fire for the commandos. They expect the operation to last another hour.

133 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:48:25pm

re: #126 commadore183

Another helicopter load of NSG soldiers dropped off.


Are you sure you're not just seeing the same video clips over and over?

IBN is NOT showing live images of the actual operation. They are showing soldiers holding the perimeter live, and some minutes old footage of the actual operation. They have the "LIVE" logo on there all the time, but not all footage is actually live.

134 Iron Fist  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:48:45pm

re: #101 DistantThunder

You left out no conscience and no soul. Hey, but at least he has delusions of grandeur. That's an important characteristic that all dictator wannabes need in Spades. Looks like Obama's got that covered.

135 yochanan  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:48:57pm

may the indian commandos cause the terrorist dogs a lot of pain and may they have a very slow death.

136 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:49:09pm

re: #131 Dolphin

Hi Mandy - yes shudder. He is so self centered and.. never mind it does not matter; well, yes it matters, but only to us - the others think he is the Messiah and he is here to save us.

There has been some of the media coverage of his speeches over the last couple of days with him standing in front of a podium "The President Elect of the United States" that I have strong opposition with - what an arrogant MF.

Text-book case of narcissism.

137 Maximu§  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:49:16pm

re: #125 ASU86PE

Why would they target Americans, British, and Israelis if it was the Paki-Intell? If anything the Brits are the last ones they would go after since the Brits next move would be to side with India against the Paki's

No, my money's on more AQ creeps. The sooner the AQ's reach room temperature the happier I'll be.

ground temperature is more like it.

138 Spider Mensch  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:49:22pm

re: #131 Dolphin

Hi Mandy - yes shudder. He is so self centered and.. never mind it does not matter; well, yes it matters, but only to us - the others think he is the Messiah and he is here to save us.

There has been some of the media coverage of his speeches over the last couple of days with him standing in front of a podium "The President Elect of the United States" that I have strong opposition with - what an arrogant MF.

last couple of days? he trotted that out the Wednesday or Thursday after election day.

139 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:49:37pm

re: #128 alegrias

* * *

They need the ratings, terrorism is just a ratings booster to them.

It's a hard audience to maintain, though. Terrorists keep running off and doing things that get themselves killed.

140 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:49:55pm

re: #133 MagnaniomousCoward

Are you sure you're not just seeing the same video clips over and over?

IBN is NOT showing live images of the actual operation. They are showing soldiers holding the perimeter live, and some minutes old footage of the actual operation. They have the "LIVE" logo on there all the time, but not all footage is actually live.


Yeah, I could be wrong on that. They certainly aren't being clear on whether it's a replay or live. Maybe some deliberate confusion on the stations' part.

141 Bubbaman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:50:03pm

re: #131 Dolphin

Hi Mandy - yes shudder. He is so self centered and.. never mind it does not matter; well, yes it matters, but only to us - the others think he is the Messiah and he is here to save us.

There has been some of the media coverage of his speeches over the last couple of days with him standing in front of a podium "The President Elect of the United States" that I have strong opposition with - what an arrogant MF.

-------------------------------
Why I've been wondering why he didn't just fly over to Bombay and end the crisis. Anyone who can lower sea levels and stop global warming with a wave of his hand could easily manage a rag-tag bunch of terrorists. Besides, it would be good practice for his proposed discussions with AchtungImonJihad.

142 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:50:46pm

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

143 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:51:18pm

re: #129 traderjoe9

Does anyone have any information on possible Israeli Rescue teams on site? I heard from somebody that they arrived there - are they taking part in the operation?

That's what I'm hoping. There's a book for everyone to read called House to House by Staff Sergeant David Bellavia that describes these jihadi guys in an urban fight with their DRUGS that make them like mad dogs... I'm wondering if that's how it is in these buildings. I got it as an audio book on Audible and listened at the gym.

144 Maximu§  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:51:57pm

re: #119 alegrias

India's young people, at least its engineers, power much of our IT industry, don't they? Both in the USA and in India?

During the Clinton years, Congress increased the number of H1B visas available so young Indians could work in the USA tech sector.

Any ideas on how we can individually support India right now? Buy Indian products such as what, garam masala, Indian beer, food exports, fabric, what else?

I'll pass on Indian food exports, curry doesn't agree with my stomach.

145 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:51:57pm

re: #72 DistantThunder

A Wahabbi sect and their real name is LAT or LET - I saw the full name today - Ill have to find it.

Would that be Lashkar-e-Taiba? Wiki article here...

146 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:52:11pm

re: #133 MagnaniomousCoward

That is correct..the news loops every 15 minutes or so. The time is occasionally thread on the screen.

147 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:52:19pm

I have/had people that I work with (US citizens, along with Indian citizens that are there right now). I think most of the US employees are back home (in the US) now, due to the holidays, but I work with a lot of Indians as well as ME employees that are here (US) legally via visa's that have family over there.

148 Spider Mensch  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:52:38pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?


finish his waffle, or turkey to keep in the season, of course

149 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:52:52pm

re: #90 gclaghorn

Chopra or Amanpour? ;)

Either one, actually.

;^)

150 Bubbaman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:53:08pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

------------------------
Well if I remember correctly, Hillary had a great commercial about the 3 am phone call. I guess he could always organize the community response and sick Acorn, Rev. Wright, and Bill Ayers on them. A terrorist response force composed of terrorists - surreal.

151 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:53:18pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

Actually, if it happened right now, Bush would still be in charge. In which case, the terrorists should either just hand themselves over now or eat hot lead. And this whole thing would've been wrapped up within the hour.

152 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:53:21pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

Pee his pants.

153 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:53:34pm

re: #144 Maximu§

I'll pass on Indian food exports, curry doesn't agree with my stomach.

How would your stomach do with a bottle of Kingfisher Premium Lager?

154 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:54:11pm

re: #149 Spiny Norman

Either one, actually.

;^)

Amanpour is a woman? Golly, you learn something everyday.

155 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:54:15pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Why conjecture? There are American citizens being held hostage right now.
Where's the response from the Pres Elect?

156 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:55:20pm

re: #100 Charles

IBN is competing with CNN for fancy moving graphics and anchorpeople on holographic sets.

Aren't they corporately related?

Why, yes they are.

157 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:56:12pm

Amazing.

The liberal Obamedia press in India with regard to the US in this incident, is focusing exclusively on Obama. Nothing about our current president. "Obama says this, Obama says that, etc etc."

Other than the live video of this event, I find no use for NDTV. I was often yelling at the TV set when living in India.

158 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:56:16pm

IBN reports one NSG commando injured in the fighting at Chabad House.

159 mich-again  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:57:18pm

This is one reason why concealed weapon permits for law abiding citizens is not such a bad idea.

160 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:57:27pm

1 commando injured d/t gunfire. Copters still circling around the Nariman House.

161 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:57:36pm

re: #157 astronmr20

Amazing.

The liberal Obamedia press in India with regard to the US in this incident, is focusing exclusively on Obama. Nothing about our current president. "Obama says this, Obama says that, etc etc."

Other than the live video of this event, I find no use for NDTV. I was often yelling at the TV set when living in India.

[Link: www.cnn.com...]

Notice where they put Bush's remarks.

162 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:57:43pm

re: #156 Spiny Norman

Aren't they corporately related?

Why, yes they are.

Gotta love their slogan: "Whatever it takes".

163 yochanan  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:57:49pm

may G-D protect the NSG commando we should ad them to our hero's

164 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:58:23pm

re: #155 FightingBack

Why conjecture? There are American citizens being held hostage right now.
Where's the response from the Pres Elect?

Well, you know, to his credit, the Office of the President Elect (complete with his stupid little bullshit pretend-presidential-seal that he made on his iMac and printed up at Kinko's so he could stand behind it and pretend he's a grown-up) did issue a statement on the events in Mumbai:

"President-Elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India. These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism. The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks. We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks," said Brooke Anderson, Chief National Security Spokesperson

So he has clarified that, in this case at least, he is "anti-", rather than "pro-".

165 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:58:58pm

What do we think about CNN's IBN continuing to say that all the hostages at Chabad's Nariman House are out and safe when ynet and jpost have screaming headlines refuting that the hostages have been freed from Nariman House?

166 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:58:59pm

Full Breach...get ready for it.

167 sadhu  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:58:59pm

sanitize

168 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 6:59:04pm

re: #136 MandyManners

And this is who has been chosen by the Americans to lead. ? I don't get it. Even trying to explain and talk with my 19 yo stepson is more frustrating. My husband is trying to bring the "race" card into it and it is a constant fight to keep it on track to what exactly what is going on. It is not about race - it is about the moral issues and what is expected out of "you" personally and how you need to react (and react is not the word I am looking for). I am trying to teach my step-son that he must learn and research for himself - his reaction is he doesn't like "Government" or "History" - I told him tonight neither did I at his age (19), but now, I can't get enough.

169 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:02pm

re: #164 Last Mohican

"President-Elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India. These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism. The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks. We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks," said Brooke Anderson, Chief National Security Spokesperson

Ooooh...scary words.

170 A Kiwi Infidel  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:20pm

re: #20 MandyManners

Another excuse for CBBHO to invade a nation that has nukes?

CBBHO will NOT be invading anyone. He will talk, but he will not invade.

171 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:31pm

re: #165 Sunlight

What do we think about CNN's IBN continuing to say that all the hostages at Chabad's Nariman House are out and safe when ynet and jpost have screaming headlines refuting that the hostages have been freed from Nariman House?

Somebody has bad information or a rumor and is broadcasting it far and wide.

172 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:31pm

re: #164 Last Mohican

Yes, I heard that BS. Doesn't help our hostages any.

173 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:32pm

re: #166 Bozman

Full Breach...get ready for it.

?
/what?

174 Opilio  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:36pm

re: #136 MandyManners

Text-book case of narcissism.

If the textbook is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), then you're absolutely correct:

DSM-IV Criteria for Narcissitic Personality Disorder

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

  1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
  2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
  3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique
  4. requires excessive admiration
  5. has a sense of entitlement
  6. is interpersonally exploitative
  7. lacks empathy
  8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
  9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

175 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:44pm

The IDF would have secured the building in 2 or 3 minutes flat.
This protracted operation does not bode well for the hostages.
Still hoping...

176 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:00:54pm

re: #165 Sunlight

What do we think about CNN's IBN continuing to say that all the hostages at Chabad's Nariman House are out and safe when ynet and jpost have screaming headlines refuting that the hostages have been freed from Nariman House?

I heard some minutes ago on IBN that there were still hostages inside.

177 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:01:13pm

re: #171 Honorary Yooper

Somebody has bad information or a rumor and is broadcasting it far and wide.

On purpose for effect, one might ask?

178 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:01:27pm

re: #162 Honorary Yooper


Hey Honorary! long time no talk/speak/post! lol!

179 A Kiwi Infidel  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:01:38pm

re: #164 Last Mohican

So he has clarified that, in this case at least, he is "anti-", rather than "pro-".

Take cover! Incoming wet bus ticket!

180 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:02:14pm

re: #176 MagnaniomousCoward

I heard some minutes ago on IBN that there were still hostages inside.

And they are now speaking about the hostages inside again on IBN. IBN had been in regular phone contact with Chabad in New York.

181 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:02:57pm

re: #175 Spare O'Lake

The IDF would have secured the building in 2 or 3 minutes flat.
This protracted operation does not bode well for the hostages.
Still hoping...

This is making me really nervous... possible Munich where they storm in without the aggression needed and disaster results. They should have let the Israelis do it if they haven't.

182 ColdPizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:03:55pm

A white Handkerchief? Maybe the Rabbi is alive.

183 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:04:23pm

re: #178 Dolphin

Hey Honorary! long time no talk/speak/post! lol!

I'm here, not always able to comment on the weekends like I'd like (life does get in the way), but always here on weekdays.

184 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:04:45pm

A person is waving a white handkerchief from the 2nd floor window. They do not know if it is a hostage or a terrorist.

185 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:04:53pm

re: #166 Bozman

Full Breach...get ready for it.

What the fuck does that mean?

186 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:03pm

re: #174 Opilio

If the textbook is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), then you're absolutely correct:

DSM-IV Criteria for Narcissitic Personality Disorder

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

  1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
  2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
  3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique
  4. requires excessive admiration
  5. has a sense of entitlement
  6. is interpersonally exploitative
  7. lacks empathy
  8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
  9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

I think that covers a majority of politicians in general.

187 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:08pm

re: #168 Dolphin

And this is who has been chosen by the Americans to lead. ? I don't get it. Even trying to explain and talk with my 19 yo stepson is more frustrating. My husband is trying to bring the "race" card into it and it is a constant fight to keep it on track to what exactly what is going on. It is not about race - it is about the moral issues and what is expected out of "you" personally and how you need to react (and react is not the word I am looking for). I am trying to teach my step-son that he must learn and research for himself - his reaction is he doesn't like "Government" or "History" - I told him tonight neither did I at his age (19), but now, I can't get enough.

I got into Communism at his age so, there's hope for him.

188 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:25pm

Damn Al-Beeb is going on about the eastern Congo (nicely done U.N.!)....

189 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:33pm

re: #170 A Kiwi Infidel

CBBHO will NOT be invading anyone. He will talk, but he will not invade.

You mean he's a liar?

*swoon*

190 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:39pm

re: #174 Opilio

If the textbook is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), then you're absolutely correct

Are you trying to imply that there actually isn't a "righteous wind" at his back?

191 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:44pm

Oh wait, check that, maybe we already started negotiating with terorist's. What would President Elect Obama Do (WWPEOD)

192 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:45pm

re: #185 Walter L. Newton

What the fuck does that mean?

It means they storm the fucking place.

193 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:05:59pm

re: #174 Opilio

If the textbook is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), then you're absolutely correct:

DSM-IV Criteria for Narcissitic Personality Disorder

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

  1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
  2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
  3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique
  4. requires excessive admiration
  5. has a sense of entitlement
  6. is interpersonally exploitative
  7. lacks empathy
  8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
  9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

That be he.

194 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:25pm

re: #190 Last Mohican

Are you trying to imply that there actually isn't a "righteous wind" at his back?

There's a righteous wind, alright, but it's coming from that area.

195 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:32pm

IBN reporter suggests that we might be 30 minutes to 1 hour away from the end, but she won't give any spoilers or show live visuals. Shooting and baning isn't heard right now.

196 Sharmuta  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:35pm

Interesting- the press on scene is holding back information to help the authorities.

I have to wonder if the American press would do the same.

197 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:38pm

re: #188 Fenway_Nation

Damn Al-Beeb is going on about the eastern Congo (nicely done U.N.!)....

I was reading it is the Hutus at it again with their machetes...? Is that what they say?

198 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:55pm

re: #196 Sharmuta

Interesting- the press on scene is holding back information to help the authorities.

I have to wonder if the American press would do the same.

NDTV is not.

199 yochanan  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:06:59pm

indian media says they arent showing live footage so as not to give away intell SOMETHING CNN, MSNBC, NBC OR C-BS should note.

200 kcladderman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:07:21pm

re: #196 Sharmuta

Interesting- the press on scene is holding back information to help the authorities.

I have to wonder if the American press would do the same.

No

201 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:07:30pm

re: #182 ColdPizza

A white Handkerchief? Maybe the Rabbi is alive.

That looks like a talis katan.

202 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:07:36pm

They are purposely delaying visuals for 10 minutes so as not to compromise the operation. They now say the gunfires have stopped. They expect the operation to be completed in 30 mins.

203 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:08:03pm

re: #182 ColdPizza

A white Handkerchief? Maybe the Rabbi is alive.

Are you serious? I would not think there would be many Jewish people in that area - but than again, I did not think that there were many in Iran and was proved wrong in a piece a while ago. - not being sarcastic or degrading.

204 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:08:14pm

re: #197 Sunlight

Hutus and Tsutsis....boy good thing Rwanda had strict gun control in the 1990s.....

205 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:08:36pm

re: #198 astronmr20

No, I believe NDTV stopped its live broadcasting (went to scenes filmed earlier...etc.)

206 yochanan  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:09:04pm

re: #203 Dolphin

the building is a jewish center

207 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:09:30pm

re: #205 J.S.

No, I believe NDTV stopped its live broadcasting (went to scenes filmed earlier...etc.)

Ah ok..

208 A Kiwi Infidel  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:09:58pm

re: #189 MandyManners

You mean he's a liar?

*swoon*

I believe he is.

209 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:10:11pm

re: #185 Walter L. Newton

What the fuck does that mean?

It means the terrorists had better start biting nails and saying last words.

210 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:10:16pm

I downloaded the plug-in but it is still not working for me - says I still need the plug-in. I restarted. I have MAC OS X. 10.4

211 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:10:23pm

re: #203 Dolphin

Are you serious? I would not think there would be many Jewish people in that area - but than again, I did not think that there were many in Iran and was proved wrong in a piece a while ago. - not being sarcastic or degrading.

Pro-tip: This is a Jewish organization's building.

212 mich-again  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:10:38pm

re: #169 gclaghorn

"President-Elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai...

Ooooh...scary words.

Every single day, the UN strongly condemns one thing or another. Those words mean nothing anymore.

213 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:11:17pm

IBN has now removed their somewhat misleading "LIVE" logo from their looping footage.

214 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:12:02pm

re: #207 astronmr20

I believe it was during the first Gulf War when CNN was giving the coordinates for every scud missile that was launched into Israel, exact data as to where the scuds were actually landing, etc, -- giving all the necessary recon info for Saddam to do the adjustments of the trajectories, etc.

215 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:12:13pm

re: #212 mich-again

Every single day, the UN strongly condemns one thing or another. Those words mean nothing anymore.

Is what I say.

216 jainphx  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:12:24pm

I am praying for our Jewish, and Indian brothers being held.

217 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:12:29pm

re: #212 mich-again

Every single day, the UN strongly condemns one thing or another. Those words mean nothing anymore.

Well he did say "strongly."

Trust me, the terrorists already have him pegged as a beta male, metrosexual, post-masculine wimp.

218 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:12:59pm

There is a big crowd of looky-loos on a rooftop near the Nariman. Also on the ground. They need to clear these people out!

219 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:13:23pm

re: #218 Alouette

There is a big crowd of looky-loos on a rooftop near the Nariman. Also on the ground. They need to clear these people out!

What retards.

220 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:13:35pm

re: #187 MandyManners

Really? Would have never guessed that! Hey, we were all young at one point and time. What was the "turning" point for you? I will bet it had something to do with your parents. I grew up in Oregon - when the forest industries died (as well as my mom), I left and moved to Texas - the mental state of mind was refreshing and have thrived since!

221 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:13:41pm

BTW- how many of these subhumans do you think the Indian Security Forces were able to take alive?

Hope they were able to get some worthwhile information in the most agonizing manner possible.

/Al-Beeb is reporting that the Indian Navy has stopped and searched two Pakistani merchant ships in the sea north of Mumbai.

222 Jimmah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:14:03pm

I like that the anchor on IBN has no problem using the word 'terrorists'. Take note, BBC.

223 ColdPizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:14:11pm

re: #206 yochanan

the building is a jewish center

Apparently there is a few Rabbis in the Trident Hotel too? Regarding a meeting with an Indian Food factory regarding Kosher food?
I read this is on an Israeli News Website.

This is a disgusting attack on Americans, Indians, Britts, and Western Values.

224 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:14:26pm

re: #216 jainphx
We can only pray for a good outcome..but someday we should be prepared

225 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:14:30pm

re: #221 Fenway_Nation

BTW- how many of these subhumans do you think the Indian Security Forces were able to take alive?

Hope they were able to get some worthwhile information in the most agonizing manner possible.

/Al-Beeb is reporting that the Indian Navy has stopped and searched two Pakistani merchant ships in the sea north of Mumbai.

I would prefer that all of them get shot to death on the spot, but if they -must- keep some of them alive, I suppose they must.

226 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:14:37pm

re: #218 Alouette

There is a big crowd of looky-loos on a rooftop near the Nariman. Also on the ground. They need to clear these people out!

They have cordoned off the area. The looky-loos you're seeing are supposed to be quite a bit back with the soldiers who are responsible to keep the crowd away.

Crowds gathering and getting shot were a problem in the first hours of this.

227 DistantThunder  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:09pm

I hope they waterboard any terrorists they manage to take alive.

228 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:28pm

re: #206 yochanan Did not know - I have not been keeping up today - it was a family day here.

229 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:30pm

re: #218 Alouette

There is a big crowd of looky-loos on a rooftop near the Nariman. Also on the ground. They need to clear these people out!

At least in India, if they are hit by stray gunfire, there won't be ambulance chasers personal injury lawyers filing multiple lawsuits against the police.

Not that I know of, anyway.

230 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:30pm

At the TAQ they are anticipating 3 terrorists remain and 20 hostages +/-
This is audio reports I am repeating. IBN

231 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:34pm

re: #222 Jimmah

I like that the anchor on IBN has no problem using the word 'terrorists'. Take note, BBC.

And calling the special forces "brave".

232 jainphx  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:38pm

re: #224 Bozman

You are right, praise the LORD and pass the ammunition.

233 mich-again  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:39pm

re: #221 Fenway_Nation

Hope they were able to get some worthwhile information in the most agonizing manner possible.

Paging Ramsey Clark!

234 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:47pm

re: #222 Jimmah

I like that the anchor on IBN has no problem using the word 'terrorists'. Take note, BBC.

Only when it's in their own country. Trust me on this. I've watched a lot of Indian "news" television.

235 Alouette  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:15:48pm

Has it not occurred to anyone that there might be terror symps among the looky loos, transmitting intel on their cell phones?

236 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:16:20pm

re: #225 gclaghorn

I would prefer that all of them get shot to death on the spot, but if they -must- keep some of them alive, I suppose they must.

Intelligence gathering. By unpleasant means, if necessary.

237 astronmr20  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:16:34pm

re: #231 MagnaniomousCoward

And calling the special forces "brave".

Listen to them talking about Americans in iraq. Different story.

Fuck em.

238 onlyme  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:16:59pm

re: #217 DistantThunder

Well he did say "strongly."

Trust me, the terrorists already have him pegged as a beta male, metrosexual, post-masculine wimp.


I was just discussing BO with my 23-y/o son today and was saying pretty much the same things about him. Well...I must admit that I just called him a pansy!

239 Spiny Norman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:17:46pm

re: #222 Jimmah

I like that the anchor on IBN has no problem using the word 'terrorists'. Take note, BBC.

A little while ago, the woman reporter referred to the terrorists as "killers".

Honesty in news coverage is always satisfying, no matter where it is.

240 mich-again  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:18:18pm

Has Kode Olberpink blamed this all on George Bush yet?

241 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:18:38pm

re: #240 mich-again

Has Kode Olberpink blamed this all on George Bush yet?

He's too busy celebrating. Maybe later.

242 Jimmah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:19:27pm

re: #239 Spiny Norman

A little while ago, the woman reporter referred to the terrorists as "killers".

Honesty in news coverage is always satisfying, no matter where it is.

And refreshing.

243 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:20:18pm

re: #219 gclaghorn

*whack*

244 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:20:26pm

re: #240 mich-again

Has Kode Olberpink blamed this all on George Bush yet?

Day's not over yet. Once he gets over his Thanksgiving bellyache, he will.

245 ColdPizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:20:58pm

re: #222 Jimmah

I like that the anchor on IBN has no problem using the word 'terrorists'. Take note, BBC.

On BBC they are calling them "Freedom Fighters" um well they will be tomorrow when this is over, and its the Wests fault.
Sick Bastards.

246 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:21:06pm

re: #219 gclaghorn

What retards.

Why do you use that word?

247 Bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:21:08pm

re: #232 jainphx

Half price ammo at Sportsmans Warehouse tomorrow! 5-11

248 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:21:32pm

re: #243 MandyManners

*whack*

You're getting slow. Too much turkey?

249 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:21:42pm

re: #220 Dolphin

Really? Would have never guessed that! Hey, we were all young at one point and time. What was the "turning" point for you? I will bet it had something to do with your parents. I grew up in Oregon - when the forest industries died (as well as my mom), I left and moved to Texas - the mental state of mind was refreshing and have thrived since!

I figured out Communism was a really nice idea but, it just cannot be shoved down human's throats.

250 mich-again  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:22:12pm

re: #239 Spiny Norman

A little while ago, the woman reporter referred to the terrorists as "killers".

And she didn't even use the obligatory alleged disclaimer.

251 Sharmuta  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:22:46pm

Whoa- they're already ripping on the response? Guess some things about the msm are universal.

252 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:23:21pm

re: #239 Spiny Norman

A little while ago, the woman reporter referred to the terrorists as "killers".

Honesty in news coverage is always satisfying, no matter where it is.

Satisfying, and often short-lived.

If a CNN reporter made a disparaging remark about a terrorist like that, he or she would be fired.

253 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:24:08pm

IBN is criticizing the security agencies and the State Dept. d/t to extensive time and the inappropriate level of the security forces dispatched and used to handle the hostage and terrorist.

254 Jimmah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:25:03pm

BBC protocol at the moment seems to have it that these are 'attacks' by 'gunmen', 'militants' and 'attackers'.

255 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:26:48pm

re: #248 Honorary Yooper

You're getting slow. Too much turkey?

Trying to get The Kid to bed.

256 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:27:01pm

re: #249 MandyManners

I figured out Communism was a really nice idea but, it just cannot be shoved down human's throats.

Wrong. Hold a AK47 to their heads, and they wiil take anything. Ask the Chinese. Ask the USSR...

They don't like it, but they take it.


Communism; The tofu casserole of the political world.

257 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:28:37pm

People outside the permitier walking their dog and stuff.

258 MagnaniomousCoward  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:31:09pm

re: #235 Alouette

Has it not occurred to anyone that there might be terror symps among the looky loos, transmitting intel on their cell phones?

Very good point.

259 Abu Al-Poopypants  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:32:30pm

Paging Stinky Whatshisname....

260 Moe Katz  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:33:00pm

They just said rabbi and rebbitzin are dead.

261 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:34:00pm

re: #243 MandyManners

*whack*

I apologize, to Mandy and Walter L. Newton.

262 Macker  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:35:27pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Bend over and apply Anal-Eze™.

263 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:35:55pm

LGF loading slow. Spy not loading save for the header bar.

264 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:37:12pm

New Comments button grayed out/not functioning.

265 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:37:52pm

There's a hostage crisis in India, involving American citizens.
Right now:
FNN: Greta in the kitchen with Sarah.
CNN: Heroes Awards
I remember when the whole idea behind these "24 hour News Networks" was to follow the News.

266 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:40:20pm

re: #223 ColdPizza

Apparently there is a few Rabbis in the Trident Hotel too? Regarding a meeting with an Indian Food factory regarding Kosher food?
I read this is on an Israeli News Website.

This is a disgusting attack on Americans, Indians, Britts, and Western Values.

The terrorists want to break up what is becoming very cool international research, development, commerce, etc. Lots fewer hungry people with all this commerce, so they can't be pushed around so easily. I hope India keeps their nerve... they are a fabulous country.

267 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:41:52pm

re: #240 mich-again

Has Kode Olberpink blamed this all on George Bush yet?

he did that last night. He ran footage of the President pardoning the White House Turkey (a presidential tradition, I may add) which happened HOURS before the sieg in Indua began. Olbermann made it look like Pres. Bush was pardoning the turkey INSTEAD of paying attention to developements in India
SPIT !

268 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:42:15pm

re: #258 MagnaniomousCoward

Wouldn't they have cut power and jammed cell and TV signals around the sites?

269 stevieray  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:42:36pm

What's going on? LGF won't load most of the time... get the "timed out" message.

270 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:44:02pm

New comments loading slow. I also had trouble getting in this evening.

271 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:45:00pm

re: #263 Syrah

LGF loading slow. Spy not loading save for the header bar.

Noticed that. Firefox kept the wheel spinning next to the new comments button, and I had to refresh several times over. It's not much better than IE, IMHO.

272 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:45:01pm

Why do I always get kicked off when something is happening on LGF? I have to log on repeatedly.
Must be my low karma?

273 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:45:03pm

Stinky ate too much turkey. The tryptophan is kicking in!

You're getting Very SLEEEPPPYYY

274 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:45:04pm

re: #259 Abu Al-Poopypants

Paging Stinky Whatshisname....

Would that be Stinky Beaumont?

275 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:47:24pm

re: #274 gclaghorn

Would that be Stinky Beaumont?

Yes, Charles's resident sanitation engineer.

276 Griffon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:48:07pm

I thought the world had come to an end. LGF wouldn't load for about 20 minutes for me!

277 Killgore Trout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:48:30pm

Update: Koskidz illiterate, stupid and confused.....
23 storming the hideouts reporting from INDIA

INTENTION BEHIND POLLS IS TO STRESS THE FACT THE TERRORIST SHOULD NOT BE CATEGORISED BY RELIGION BUT ARE THOSE WHO ARE NOT FIT TO BE CIVILIZED HUMANS.AM EXTREMELY SORRY AS THE MOTIVE SEEMS TO BE LOST...``
...
My concern:

I love DAILYKOS infact i call myself a proud kossac...i have spent most of my time here and i have done my best for Obama last one year...i felt very bad to see Kos ignoring Mumbai attacks (cant u spare atleast one front page for this? are we not eligible even for that kos?)

I never thought am an Indian i thought am a fellow human and wished for good things to happen to my fellow human..thats why i loved obama, i love Kossacks and i will always stand by them...But is it right if i think Kos and those front page writers dont pay a heck for us?Am i wrong in believing kossacks are the most beautiful people on earth who believe in worlds peace and welfare?

278 neverquit  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:49:33pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

I think this may be above his paygrade.

On a side note -

This whole "rescue" operation seems to be a complete cluster-f$ck.

279 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:51:27pm

re: #277 Killgore Trout

Update: Koskidz illiterate, stupid and confused.....
23 storming the hideouts reporting from INDIA

I thought this was a jewel: Please request "Bombs Away in Old Bombay" at your local Radio Station.

How incredibly appropriate of the Kossacks.

280 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:51:46pm

I had to cut the "Live" IBN feed. I couldn't stand to watch the same loop over and over and over. I respect the need to keep the cameras away.
My tension level is elevated to "highly agitated."
Oh, Where is BHO when we need him?

281 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:52:07pm

re: #277Daily Kos Moron, quoted by Killgore Trout

Am i wrong in believing kossacks are the most beautiful people on earth who believe in worlds peace and welfare?

Um, do y'all think we should answer that for him?

282 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:52:36pm

Update from IBN that the commanders are using caution (with their weaponry) to reduce injury to any hostages and to secure the terrorists d/t family concerns. They are continuing to sweep floor to floor.
I'm guessing tear gas has been used.

Charles, we're having problems here. The site froze, then booted me off, when I tried to re enter, it says the server is down. I get all the other websites. ?

283 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:52:50pm

all out offensive luanched....reap it..

284 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:53:26pm

re: #280 FightingBack

Oh, Where is BHO when we need him?

Don't worry, someone has already flashed the emergency fake presidential seal symbol in the skies over Mumbai. He'll be strongly condemning any minute now.

285 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:53:50pm

re: #281 Last Mohican

Um, do y'all think we should answer that for him?

Nah, just wait for the next outburst from that paragon of thought, Markos "Screw Them" Moulitsas Zuniga.

286 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:54:20pm

The dust hasn't cleared and they're still counting bodies and of course the Al-Beeb is fretting over possible backlash against Indian Muslims.

287 Yankee Division Son  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:55:06pm

Ace has this from CBS New York:
Police Patrolling NY-DC Amtrak Axis Armed with M-16s

"Uniformed officers, including this NYPD Counter Terrorism Squad members and Amtrak cops with M-16s, flooded Penn Station Wednesday after the FBI said it had received a "plausible but unsubstantiated" report that Al Qaeda operatives discussed a plan two months ago to bomb New York City's mass transit system."

288 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:55:09pm

re: #281 Last Mohican

Um, do y'all think we should answer that for him?

Beautiful? No.

289 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:55:12pm

re: #257 MagnaniomousCoward

People outside the permitier walking their dog and stuff.

Must not be Muslims.

290 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:55:47pm

Did I hear that correctly? there were British nationals of Pakistani heritage involved here?

291 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:55:53pm

re: #286 Fenway_Nation

The dust hasn't cleared and they're still counting bodies and of course the Al-Beeb is fretting over possible backlash against Indian Muslims.

All Hell could break loose depending on who's behind these terrorist attacks, and the BBC is worried about a backlash!?!

292 9Iron  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:05pm

282 notutopia

Any word on American and UK casualties overall? I don't have your feed.

293 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:14pm

re: #280 FightingBack

Oh, Where is BHO when we need him?

I'm quite satisfied with BHO staying in the corner and keeping his mouth shut while grown ups do work.

294 capitalist piglet  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:22pm

re: #142 Last Mohican

Another thought -- Imagine (God forbid) this were happening right now in Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has been taken over by Muslim terrorists with hundreds of hostages inside. The NYPD surrounds the building. Gunshots are heard inside. And the urgent phone call comes... to our "ruler," the scumbag-in-chief, at his office in the White House. What would he do?

If he were smart, he'd make a phone call to Crawford, Texas, and ask to speak with the man his base has been calling "Chimp" and "*" for eight years. But he almost certainly wouldn't.

295 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:27pm

re: #289 MandyManners

Must not be Muslims.

LOL!

296 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:34pm

re: #281 Last Mohican

Believe in Welfare? Yes.

297 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:41pm

re: #289 MandyManners

Must not be Muslims.

Maybe he's walking his dinner home !

298 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:49pm

re: #290 J.S.

Yes, one of the guys, I think the head of the Navy, said that earlier.

299 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:56:59pm

re: #261 gclaghorn

I apologize, to Mandy and Walter L. Newton.

We're anything but PC here but, that word pisses off many here.

300 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:57:23pm

re: #289 MandyManners
Dog's are filthey animals Ehh? (BM has three dogs that own him)

301 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:57:25pm

CNN-IBN says that there is some smoke coming out of the Taj hotel. Faint smoke, but smoke nonetheless.

302 Abu Al-Poopypants  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:57:44pm

re: #291 Honorary Yooper

All Hell could break loose depending on who's behind these terrorist attacks militant activities, and the BBC is worried about a backlash!?!

303 sadhu  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:57:50pm

NDTV's feed caption: "Indian based in Saudi Arabia believed to have funded the strike"

304 myairplane  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:58:06pm

Charles,
LGF loading too slow for times like these.

305 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:58:36pm

re: #299 MandyManners

We're anything but PC here but, that word pisses off many here.

I realize that. I'm new here, so please don't hate me too much.

306 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:59:27pm

Assualts likely from Pakistan fanctions? Does this make sense?

307 reine.de.tout  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:59:34pm

re: #305 gclaghorn

I realize that. I'm new here, so please don't hate me too much.

You are learning quickly. You'll be ok.

308 Killian Bundy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:59:37pm

Mmmm, grilled turkey tits is good.

/eating accomplished

309 FamHistoryGuy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 7:59:56pm

re: #278 neverquit

High level anti-terrorist officers killed during first attacks, plus total of ten sites attacked. Such a large scale attack most likely not figured on in response planning.

310 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:00:19pm

re: #305 gclaghorn

I realize that. I'm new here, so please don't hate me too much.

We don't hate hatchlings. Well, most hatchlings.

311 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:00:21pm

IBN is reading critical headlines of world newspapers who are covering the Mumbai tragedy. Sun in UK, US, They said the NYTimes was "Concerned about the Americans(reporter stressed that word) involved". They also read the direct quote from GWBush's phone call and were very respectful of his words of condolences to Mumai and to the hostages and families and confirmed his conviction to stand with them to end the terrorism.

312 Yankee Division Son  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:00:30pm

Has any member of the MSM asked BHO his opinion of or what he would do about the India attacks?

I haven't heard...

313 Sunlight  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:01:09pm

re: #309 FamHistoryGuy

High level anti-terrorist officers killed during first attacks, plus total of ten sites attacked. Such a large scale attack most likely not figured on in response planning.

Were the anti-terrorist officers killed on duty or were they at the theater or one of the hotels at an event?

314 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:01:39pm

re: #312 Yankee Division Son

Has any member of the MSM asked BHO his opinion of or what he would do about the India attacks?

I haven't heard...

Strongly condemn.
That's not the India he knew.

315 anand  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:02:01pm

Check out the headline in the New York Times

Indian Forces Fire at Jewish Center

Am I the only one who thinks the headline makes it seem like the indian forces are shooting up the jewish center?

316 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:02:03pm

Run Away! Run Away...Oh wait...Negotiatere: #312 Yankee Division Son

317 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:02:21pm

re: #249 Mandy Manners

So? are you taking the stance that Communism is the way to go? - I really don't think so, but why the stance? It is always easier to let someone else "take care" of you (i.e, government) vs. taking care of yourself.

Yes, I would like someone to take care of me, but it is not the government, and my husband has also fallen short - it is up to me, and me me alone.

318 commadore183  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:02:22pm

re: #313 Sunlight

Were the anti-terrorist officers killed on duty or were they at the theater or one of the hotels at an event?

I think they were killed responding to the attacks.

319 poopeedoo  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:03:23pm

Repost from the very dead 'The Door Opens' thread...

Hello fellow lizards and newbies... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I'm so stuffed... turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes w/ marshmallows, cranberry relish, rolls, broccoli, pecan pie AND cherry pie. It all sounded so good when I was hungry.

I'm so thankful that I live in a country where I am free to speak what's on my mind, I have the opportunity to elect my government officials, I can worship God without the fear of being thrown in jail or worse yet, getting stoned to death and I have web access so I can "chat" with friends at LGF. Life is good, folks!

Back to watching Scooby Doo with the kids. :)

320 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:03:41pm

re: #286 Fenway_Nation

The dust hasn't cleared and they're still counting bodies and of course the Al-Beeb is fretting over possible backlash against Indian Muslims.

If they're worried about backlash, maybe they should condemn these f---ers.

321 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:04:16pm

re: #320 livefreeor die

I got their backlash right here.

322 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:04:37pm

re: #306 bozman

Assualts likely from Pakistan fanctions? Does this make sense?

of course it does. Read history. Very current history at that!

323 FamHistoryGuy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:04:37pm

re: #313 Sunlight

They were on duty when killed as I understand it. At least one killed leading a response team.

324 9Iron  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:05:05pm

Where are we at here as far as people dead and hurt? I have been hearing about 9 then 25 then 100 then 200 plus since last night. Anyone have any idea what we're talking about here as far as casualties? It just keeps going up and up from CNN.

325 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:13pm

re: #321 FightingBack

I got their backlash right here.

Amen. I'm so sick of the whining from these groups about backlash when something like this happens. They don't say one word about the real victims because they're too busy with their own victimhood rant.

326 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:25pm

re: #317 Dolphin
Welcome to your life.. In the words of my great Grandpa.. What part of "life isn't fair, don't you understand?" It seems to this newby that you are doing alright. Keep it up.

327 Yankee Zionist  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:35pm

re: #313 Sunlight

Were the anti-terrorist officers killed on duty or were they at the theater or one of the hotels at an event?

They were killed at the hospital. They were walking into the hospital and the gunmen were there and shot them, took their van and went shooting.

They walked into their murderers and died.

328 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:42pm

re: #324 9Iron

Where are we at here as far as people dead and hurt? I have been hearing about 9 then 25 then 100 then 200 plus since last night. Anyone have any idea what we're talking about here as far as casualties? It just keeps going up and up from CNN.

It will be days before we get clear information.

329 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:50pm

re: #324 9Iron

Where are we at here as far as people dead and hurt? I have been hearing about 9 then 25 then 100 then 200 plus since last night. Anyone have any idea what we're talking about here as far as casualties? It just keeps going up and up from CNN.

I think it is now at 125 dead, 350 injured.
You can follow the story via live feed here.

330 Killian Bundy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:06:50pm

re: #324 9Iron

Where are we at here as far as people dead and hurt? I have been hearing about 9 then 25 then 100 then 200 plus since last night. Anyone have any idea what we're talking about here as far as casualties? It just keeps going up and up from CNN.

/~125 dead, 300 wounded

331 winston06  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:08pm

a strange event!

332 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:16pm

re: #321 FightingBack

I got their backlash right here.

Maybe for Christmas we can drop by and deliver them a few daisy cutters.

333 funky chicken  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:23pm

re: #78 Spiny Norman

Or Saudi money, at any rate.

Drill Here, drill now.

And the American people voted for the party that refuses to do that.

I still can't explain it.

334 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:47pm

re: #315 anand

No, The IBN has criticized the headline and I'm sure this account does not make them very convinced that Americans are concerned for the safety of ALL the people of Mumbai as well as all of India.
NYT deserves to die. It's soul is dead.

335 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:50pm

re: #332 gclaghorn

Maybe for Christmas we can drop by and deliver them a few daisy cutters.

Say hello to my leetle friend!

336 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:07:51pm

NewsFlash: On Fox News Network:
Old pre-election O'Reilly interview with BHO. How can you resist?

337 FamHistoryGuy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:06pm

re: #327 Yankee Zionist

Last figure I heard was 11 officers killed. That was early this morning.

338 winston06  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:10pm

re: #314 FightingBack

Had this happened 3-4 days before the election, we would not be stuck with senator Hussein as the POTUS

339 NYCHardhat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:16pm

I am still in shock that our country elected this guy. 52% of us really need to grow up, get real, or read more.

340 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:20pm

re: #336 FightingBack

NewsFlash: On Fox News Network:
Old pre-election O'Reilly interview with BHO. How can you resist?

Easy.

341 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:34pm

re: #335 livefreeor die

Say hello to my leetle friend!

"And remember: you can't open it until Christmas!"

342 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:46pm

re: #327 Yankee Zionist

They were killed at the hospital. They were walking into the hospital and the gunmen were there and shot them, took their van and went shooting.

They walked into their murderers and died.

Sounds like an ambush. Probably the terrorists effort at disruption warfare.

343 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:49pm

re: #333 funky chicken
Only 52% Keep that in mind.

344 swamprat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:54pm

We know what do now! Time for India to negotiate without any preconditions.

It's what Barry would do!

WWBD?

345 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:08:58pm

re: #336 FightingBack

NewsFlash: On Fox News Network:
Old pre-election O'Reilly interview with BHO. How can you resist?

Watch me. [click, channel changes]

346 Jimmah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:09:32pm

re: #277 Killgore Trout

The Obama Thanksgiving Day speech thread caught my eye.

[Link: www.dailykos.com...]

Your point about the Christian right is especially poignant - the idea that they could co-opt national pride as their particular property. Meh.

True, but a couple of centimeters later on the same thread, the silly little kossers award 29+ to this:

[Link: img227.imageshack.us...]

Not doing a fantastic job of reclaiming national pride for the left so far...

347 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:09:35pm

re: #341 gclaghorn

"And remember: you can't open it until Christmas!"

But wait-"Christmas"-that's so Christian centered. Don't you mean, "Holiday"?
/

348 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:09:53pm

re: #340 Wishing

I'm shocked, shocked.

349 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:09:54pm

re: #336 FightingBack

NewsFlash: On Fox News Network:
Old pre-election O'Reilly interview with BHO. How can you resist?

Easy. Saw his non-answers the 1st time it aired. he'll make no more sense now than he did then!

350 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:09:54pm

re: #338 winston06

Had this happened 3-4 days before the election, we would not be stuck with senator Hussein as the POTUS

That's part of the reason it didn't happen back then.

351 funky chicken  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:10:01pm

re: #293 gclaghorn

I'm quite satisfied with BHO staying in the corner and keeping his mouth shut while grown ups do work.

And here's hoping that he will continue to do so for at least the first two years of his term.

And that he will dump Janet Napolitano from head of Homeland Security. The woman seems to be a dunce.

352 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:10:02pm

Sounds like they are ready to blame "a foreign hand."

Pakistan Vs. India?

Interesting times that we live in.

353 Bubblehead II  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:10:18pm

Goodnight Lizards. It has been a good day.

Good food
Good drink
Good conversation.

May the deity of your choice smile upon you.

Until tomorrow

L8R

354 MrPaulRevere  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:10:25pm

re: #277 Killgore Trout

Gotta love the Kos kids. The first half of the thread degenerated into the virtues of cats vs. dogs as pets. Toward the end is this priceless comment: "Disparity of wealth is at the root of this, regardless of how they spin it." Illusions die hard in most cases, in some cases they never die.

355 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:10:57pm

re: #336 FightingBack

NewsFlash: On Fox News Network:
Old pre-election O'Reilly interview with BHO. How can you resist?

My obstetrician wouldn't approve. I'd probably go into early labor.

356 J.S.  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:11:39pm

re: #313 Sunlight

I've read totally conflicting (contradictory) reports. (The AP has a timeline, but it doesn't resolve the contradictions...) One report claimed that the terrorists who disembarked from the boats split up into groups -- one group headed to the police station -- where there was a gun fight -- the top counter-terrorism chiefs were all shot, whereupon the terrorists then grabbed police clothing and stole the car, then went through the streets (opening up the windows and using automatic weapons to fire at pedestrians -- that was videotaped.) Another report suggests that the anti-terrorism people were at the forefront of a gun battle...(not caught unawares at the police station)...(if the police -- all three top people -- were caught by surprise -- all three at the police headquarters -- not wearing protective vests, etc. -- then I guess there's a problem...in that it was a lightning fast decapitation strike -- taking out the counterterrorism forces prior to the main assault)... Then the undermanned, out-gunned, out maneuvered police were left scrambling...(which may also account for the large number of police who were subsequently killed -- 15 ?). It also took 12 hours to have the NSG arrive from New Delhi...

357 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:11:45pm

re: #339 NYCHardhat

52% of the US needs to succeed. And let the rest of us have and run a productive, moral, freedom loving, low managed government where work means success in your life and people value their accountability and respect the constitution.

358 spartanwoman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:11:53pm

re: #355 livefreeor die

My obstetrician wouldn't approve. I'd probably go into early labor.

you could name the baby Barack

359 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:12:20pm

Unfortunately, we'll get to see what chickens come home to roost now....clutches guns and King James Bible

360 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:12:31pm

re: #355 livefreeor die

My obstetrician wouldn't approve. I'd probably go into early labor.

I'd laugh, if I weren't crying so hard. Gah.
PS: Best of luck to you.

361 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:12:44pm

re: #338 winston06

Had this happened 3-4 days before the election, we would not be stuck with senator Hussein as the POTUS

I am not sure that this is resonating much with Americans outside of those of us that follow this kind of stuff.

I don't think this would have changed the outcome of the elections much at all. There was too much willful denial of reality among the American center and far left to have been shaken from their vote by something like this.

362 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:12:49pm

re: #347 livefreeor die

But wait-"Christmas"-that's so Christian centered. Don't you mean, "Holiday"?
/

No. I think it would be especially ironic if the Radical Islamists bit the dust on a Christian holiday.

363 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:12:55pm

re: #358 spartanwoman

you could name the baby Barack

Nah, probably half the brats in his kindergarten class will be named that. I'll know who to steer away from for playdates!

364 coldpizza  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:16pm

What the heck happened? I posted a comment an hour ago and got frozen out, couldnt reload LGF? Geesh...

365 Yankee Zionist  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:46pm

I'm starting to wonder if the Indians know what the hell they are doing.

Kind of pathetic.

366 Abu Al-Poopypants  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:46pm

re: #346 Jimmah


[Link: img227.imageshack.us...]

Not doing a fantastic job of reclaiming national pride for the left so far...

Here's something that they might enjoy.

367 Dolphin  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:47pm

I'm out for the night - God be with the people in India. Mandy - want to talk with you more! The Lord Our God be with all of us. Alhah be damned.

368 NYCHardhat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:48pm

My cousin who is a very intelligent girl saw my political pin I was wearing today. It read: Reagan. Let's make America Great Again. She smiled and said, "are you ready for the new America"? I am still in complete shock that she would vote for B. Hussein Obama. I just don't get it.

369 3 wood  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:50pm

Good evening.

Look for the market to open slightly down tomorrow on very light trading.

The futures are down very slightly, the Nikkei is up 48 points and the Hang Seng is up 297.

370 spartanwoman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:56pm

re: #363 livefreeor die

Nah, probably half the brats in his kindergarten class will be named that. I'll know who to steer away from for playdates!

Very true, wonderful screening device

371 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:13:58pm

re: #356 J.S.

Agree JS...though in a situation like this, you almost expect contradictory reports. Let's give them time to get it all sorted out, sans rumors. THAT may take some doing!

372 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:02pm

re: #364 coldpizza

What the heck happened? I posted a comment an hour ago and got frozen out, couldnt reload LGF? Geesh...

There was a disturbance in the force around that time. LGF wouldn't load for me for about ten minutes.

373 Honorary Yooper  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:22pm

re: #364 coldpizza

What the heck happened? I posted a comment an hour ago and got frozen out, couldnt reload LGF? Geesh...

The intertubes burped.

374 9Iron  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:23pm

Killian Bundy (and others)

Thanks, tough to keep up.

God bless those families that will not have those loved ones go home.

What a tragedy.

What a waste.

375 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:38pm

re: #364 coldpizza

What the heck happened? I posted a comment an hour ago and got frozen out, couldnt reload LGF? Geesh...

Me, too! I tell you, the Karma level is involved.

376 funky chicken  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:43pm

re: #286 Fenway_Nation

The dust hasn't cleared and they're still counting bodies and of course the Al-Beeb is fretting over possible backlash against Indian Muslims.

You know, I kinda doubt the Indians will care a whole lot what the idiots at the BBC think. Perhaps a few folks will open their eyes to what a biased bunch of bastards run that place. Next time they run a series about the poor, suffering Palestinians, lots of Indians will have a real "a ha" kind of moment.

377 Kosh's Shadow  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:44pm

re: #352 Syrah

Sounds like they are ready to blame "a foreign hand."

Pakistan Vs. India?

Interesting times that we live in.

The ultimate battle of good vs evil, tonight, on streaming video!
Where's the Messiah when we need him? On his way?

378 bozman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:14:49pm

re: #364 coldpizza
Fairness Doctrine?

379 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:15:50pm

re: #370 spartanwoman

Very true, wonderful screening device

We joked about naming him Reagan Christian or Charlton Reagan but if he attends public school, he would get cr--py grades throughout.

380 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:16:05pm

re: #363 livefreeor die

Nah, probably half the brats in his kindergarten class will be named that. I'll know who to steer away from for playdates!

EASY ,,, any kid in the back of a Volvo,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid with a hyphenated name ,,NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid is a unisex leotard ,,,,,,,,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid who doesn;t watxch TV,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid shows up with yogurt as a "snack' ,, NO GO

381 NYCHardhat  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:16:06pm

re: #357 notutopia

52% of the US needs to succeed. And let the rest of us have and run a productive, moral, freedom loving, low managed government where work means success in your life and people value their accountability and respect the constitution.

I like that idea. However, their view of America will be the downfall of ours.

382 livefreeor die  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:17:10pm

re: #380 sattv4u2

EASY ,,, any kid in the back of a Volvo,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid with a hyphenated name ,,NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid is a unisex leotard ,,,,,,,,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid who doesn;t watxch TV,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid shows up with yogurt as a "snack' ,, NO GO


LOL! I'm looking back at when my two older boys were little and thinking how true these all turned out to be.

383 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:19:08pm

re: #317 Dolphin

So? are you taking the stance that Communism is the way to go? - I really don't think so, but why the stance? It is always easier to let someone else "take care" of you (i.e, government) vs. taking care of yourself.

Yes, I would like someone to take care of me, but it is not the government, and my husband has also fallen short - it is up to me, and me me alone.

Correct.

384 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:19:15pm

Good evening all y'all - sorry I'm late, but what have I missed? Is the assault going on right now against the terrorists holed up in Chabad’s Nariman House the last of the fighting there now?

385 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:19:39pm

re: #358 spartanwoman

you could name the baby Barack

Yeah, if you liked insane policies. But nobody here does.

386 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:21:10pm

re: #384 realwest

Good evening all y'all - sorry I'm late, but what have I missed? Is the assault going on right now against the terrorists holed up in Chabad’s Nariman House the last of the fighting there now?

GOOD EVENING RealWest! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable T-day!
As for Mumbai, you can watch it live here.

387 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:21:33pm

re: #384 realwest

Good evening all y'all - sorry I'm late, but what have I missed? Is the assault going on right now against the terrorists holed up in Chabad’s Nariman House the last of the fighting there now?

Chabad House still being fought over

Commandos being airdropped onto the roof of the trident

The other hotel has been declared free of hostages, but they think on Islamist still is holed up in there

388 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:22:03pm

re: #384 realwest

IBN: "Reaching their final stages." "It's a battle zone around Nariman House."

389 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:22:09pm

BBIAM!

390 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:23:56pm

re: #384 realwest

Oh, yes, and at CNN: Awards Program. At FNN: old BHO interview.
On the ball there.

391 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:24:10pm

re: #386 Wishing
Thank you - yes I did indeed have a great Thanksgiving - ate waaay too much, took two naps (one planned, the other, uh, spontaneous!). How's about yourself?

392 MrPaulRevere  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:24:25pm

A perfect illustration of the debased state of our media is this question asked of the President-elect by Barbara Walters "WALTERS: Are you going to tiptoe around at night and turn out the lights?" Read the whole nauseating interview here: [Link: newsbusters.org...]

393 Jimmah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:25:47pm

re: #366 Abu Al-Poopypants

Here's something that they might enjoy.

Yeah - in their dreams. I think the reality will be far less to their liking.

394 FightingBack  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:26:51pm

re: #392 MrPaulRevere

She was in the forefront of the decline of the MSM. If I recall correctly, she fawned over ?Carter: "Be kind with us."

395 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:27:03pm

re: #391 realwest

Thank you - yes I did indeed have a great Thanksgiving - ate waaay too much, took two naps (one planned, the other, uh, spontaneous!). How's about yourself?

Spontaneous napping! I love it! In fact, I tried that myself this afternnon. I didnt MEAN to fall asleep, but I knew there was a darn good chance. LOL
I had a delightful meal with my husband and gave MUCH thanks!

396 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:27:09pm

Good evening Lizzards,
hope everyone was fortunate to have a great TG dinner with friends and family, my heart goes out to the hostages at the Chabad Center in Mumbai and to all victims in that city.

397 gmsc  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:27:53pm

re: #363 livefreeor die

Nah, probably half the brats in his kindergarten class will be named that. I'll know who to steer away from for playdates!

. . . plus, there are other problems that could occur when naming your kid after a popular political figure.

398 neverquit  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:27:53pm

re: #309 FamHistoryGuy

High level anti-terrorist officers killed during first attacks, plus total of ten sites attacked. Such a large scale attack most likely not figured on in response planning.

I look at this way. Either the terrorists' tactics made the Indians expend their best men in fruitless counter-attacks early on, or the Indians were incapable of reacting to multiple attacks, or both.

Either way, it has been confusing to watch the video feeds. Areas do not seem secure, people/media milling about. There is no established perimeter that I can decipher from my desktop. It's all wrong, imho.

399 BlueCanuck  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:29:36pm

re: #380 sattv4u2

EASY ,,, any kid in the back of a Volvo,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid with a hyphenated name ,,NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid is a unisex leotard ,,,,,,,,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid who doesn;t watxch TV,,,, NO GO
,,,,,,,,,,,,any kid shows up with yogurt as a "snack' ,, NO GO

Depends on that reason why. I grew up with out a t.v. most of my life. And my parents weren't moonbats.

/they were proud I voted conservative in my first election I was eligible to vote in.

400 SpartanWoman  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:29:42pm

re: #382 livefreeor die

LOL! I'm looking back at when my two older boys were little and thinking how true these all turned out to be.

There are a lot of quiet screens if you look for them.

401 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:30:28pm

re: #384 realwest

Hi real, just came in myself,
parade went well, though instead going to our usual spot we were actual invited to a posh 3rd floor apt on CPW, overlooking the whole shebang.

402 BlueCanuck  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:31:52pm

re: #391 realwest

Spontaneous naps are the best after a feast. As long as you are in a comfortable chair that is. On the stairs, not so much. Sounds like you had a great day.

403 MandyManners  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:32:38pm

For those who are wondering why CNN and FNC are not covering this live, it could be because they figure not a lot of people care.

404 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:34:02pm

re: #403 MandyManners

For those who are wondering why CNN and FNC are not covering this live, it could be because they figure not a lot of people care.

just a couple of Jooos
/

405 Last Mohican  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:35:23pm

re: #397 gmsc

. . . plus, there are other problems that could occur when naming your kid after a popular political figure.

I messed around with that site once. It tracks the frequency of names assigned to babies born in the United States, as measured by the Social Security Administration.

I had to stop. This and this were too upsetting.

406 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:36:22pm

re: #403 MandyManners

Maybe 52% of the population?

407 Syrah  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:39:17pm

I don't know who that guy is, I have no idea what he is saying, but he mentioned Pakistan several times.

Sounds like things are going to get very tense.

408 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:39:24pm

Is anyone else having problems with LGF - posting comments, getting new comments?!

409 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:39:55pm

very slow going here tonight, Spy doesn't work either

410 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:40:43pm

re: #408 realwest

Is anyone else having problems with LGF - posting comments, getting new comments?!

yep, it's very slow, takes lots of time to post or reload comments

411 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:41:01pm

re: #409 2by2
Thanks - I hadda re-boot - even refreshing didn't help!

412 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:41:16pm

re: #408 realwest

Is anyone else having problems with LGF - posting comments, getting new comments?!

Got some issues on my end too.

413 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:41:53pm

re: #411 realwest

Thanks - I hadda re-boot - even refreshing didn't help!

seems to be better now

414 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:42:09pm

re: #410 2by2
Huh, less than 2,000 on line and less than 180 logged in now, too.

415 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:42:22pm

re: #412 gclaghorn

Got some issues on my end too.

seen a proctologist ?

416 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:42:45pm

Maybe Charles should turn off user icons temporarily to alleviate server load. It's been getting slow on and off.

417 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:43:07pm

re: #415 sattv4u2

seen a proctologist ?

Hardy har har.

418 sadhu  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:43:57pm

re: #407 Syrah

I don't know who that guy is, I have no idea what he is saying, but he mentioned Pakistan several times.

Sounds like things are going to get very tense.

he's Narendra Modi is Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

419 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:44:29pm

re: #401 2by2
"a posh 3rd floor apt on CPW, overlooking the whole shebang."
Oooh, nice! Didja get a chance to see 'em inflate the balloons last night or was the CPW apt just for the parade itself?

420 BlueCanuck  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:44:51pm

re: #417 gclaghorn

Your still a newbie, get used to it. We all get dinged by the humour eventually.

/you should see red rag on me some times.

421 gmsc  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:45:00pm

re: #405 Last Mohican

I messed around with that site once. It tracks the frequency of names assigned to babies born in the United States, as measured by the Social Security Administration.

I had to stop. This and this were too upsetting.

Back in school, I had a friend named David Kahr. After I'd known him a while, I mentioned that I go by my middle name, and told him my real first name.

He then confessed that "David" wasn't his real name. He said he used that because he didn't like his real first name. It turns out his real first name was "Ahmed". I asked him what was wrong with that. Did he think it set him apart because it sounded too "foreign" or what?

He replied, "No, I have no problem with the first name alone. But when you say my full name, it's 'Ahmed Kahr'! It sounds too much like 'Armored Car', so people think I'm trying to funny or something!"

My response, "Good choice, David!"

422 Yankee Zionist  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:45:37pm

I just had about 50 ie windows open on me in quick succession, started to hit alt F4 to shut them down, but they kept opening, started beating them back so to speak with rapid alt F4 action. Finally closed the last window to get to the desk top and ie opened up again and started doing the same thing again. nasty.

finally had to shut the computer down with control alt delete. upon restarting the problem seems to have gone away.

i thought i might be pressing a button or something, but it was weird. related to the site? I dunno. might be given the other complaints. a virus maybe.

423 gmsc  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:45:53pm

re: #408 realwest

Is anyone else having problems with LGF - posting comments, getting new comments?!

Yeah, we're giving the hamsters a Thanksgiving workout.

424 sattv4u2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:46:53pm

re: #423 gmsc

Yeah, we're giving the hamsters a Thanksgiving workout.

It's the tryptophan, I tell ya !

425 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:48:00pm

re: #387 sattv4u2
Well, it may be that the authorities are trying to save folks who've been taken hostage.
I just hope that they've caught some of those Islamic Jihad "warriors" *spit* alive and can get some intel from them.
Anyone hear how many attackers there were involved in this?

426 BlueCanuck  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:48:52pm

re: #422 Yankee Zionist

Had IE do that to me a week or so ago. Did you close a page that was in the process of loading? That's when it went crazy on me as well. Had to do a hard shut down too.

427 FamHistoryGuy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:49:09pm

re: #398 neverquit

The problem seems to be responding to a para military force with regular police. How large is the SWAT team of a standard police force? How would a regular police force in a comparable sized US city be able to respond to a similar attack?

The response time of the commando teams was slow. Command and control was slow off the mark. Seems that they had gotten a little slack in evaluating threats. Of course, how good at evaluation are our local leaders? How many even would believe that Islamists would do such a thing?

428 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:49:11pm

re: #419 realwest

we used to go when the kids were little, we live on 86th, so it's really right around the corner, but our youngest, the only one still interested, wasn't in the mood, even had a hard time convincing her to go to see the parade. Kids grow up, need to get used to it.
Yes the invite was just for the parade, catered food though.....

429 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:50:41pm

re: #422 Yankee Zionist
Uh, y'all might want to run any anti-virus programs and any anti-spyware programs you have, just to check - also maybe check for malware.
My protection programs have been picking up something they all denominate as "Trojan-General" with a low threat risk the last couple of days.

430 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:51:27pm

re: #422 Yankee Zionist

that sound very much like a virus, had that once on a Sony desktop, needed to erase the hard drive, reinstall, the whole thing, I'm now gladly on a Mac book pro, no issues for the past 2 years (knocks on wood)

431 Yankee Zionist  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:52:01pm

Sounds like an Indian security official was just killed at the Nariman house.

432 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:52:47pm

re: #431 Yankee Zionist

is there any live coverage of it ?

433 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:54:09pm

re: #428 2by2 Well I used to go for several years in a row - to the night before when they'd blow up the balloon animals and to the parade itself.
Then one year my BiL and SiL wanted to go - it was COLD and Windy and a little rainy so I said no thanks.
They went by themselves and my BiL had his wallet pickpocketed - even though he had it in his front pants pocket. When he said that my then wife gave me a glare so I never asked him how it was he didn't feel it! LOL!

434 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:57:15pm

re: #432 2by2

is there any live coverage of it ?

Nothing on CNN-IBN.

435 sadhu  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:57:40pm

[Link: www.ndtv.com...]

436 Wishing  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:57:51pm

Dang, I have been stuck in the hall for about 30 mins. Charles must be fiddlin more, eh? Though I love his latest lil doodad!

437 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:58:22pm

re: #433 realwest

front frozen? wife to close? or someone else to close probably.
lol

438 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:58:49pm

re: #436 Wishing
What's Charles' latest little doo-dad (gosh, I love tech speak! LOL!)?

439 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:59:11pm

re: #435 sadhu

[Link: www.ndtv.com...]

thanks, I was on it this morning but lost the link

440 gclaghorn  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 8:59:27pm

re: #438 realwest

What's Charles' latest little doo-dad (gosh, I love tech speak! LOL!)?

Automatic refresh of "latest comment" info on the front page.

441 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:00:05pm

re: #437 2by2
Don't know - he was alternately pissed off and chagrined and never really said - and as I said, I was warned off of asking so just said "gee that's a shame".

442 FamHistoryGuy  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:00:10pm

I'm using FF3 on Ubuntu and not having any trouble.

443 realwest  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:00:57pm

re: #440 gclaghorn
I thought we already had that, no?!

444 notutopia  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:01:00pm

I finally got back in to LGF but had to use an old link to do it. It took 30 minutes. What has happened at the Nambian House since I was gone please. Any new developments?

445 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:01:17pm

Was it just me, or was LGF having trouble for the last few hours?

446 2by2  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:01:21pm

re: #440 gclaghorn

it's erratic; right now it has normal speed, but a couple of minutes ago it was sossssssssloooooooow again.

447 gmsc  Thu, Nov 27, 2008 9:03:11pm