Attacks in Norway

Liljagare · 07-23-2011, 03:05 AM

I turned on the tv yesterday and watched the live feed from Oslo on the bombing. I thought it was interesting that when I turned the channel to an English news network, they were proclaiming that the only ones who could have been responsible was Al Qaeda and terrorists because of the organisation. But as soon as it became clear that the attack is actually not muslim in origin and actually the accused is a nationalist the words were changed from "terrorist" to "madman"...

Regardless, this is a horrible thing that happened. My thoughts go out to the families of all those affected.

Update on the accused...according to Aftonbladet's live feeds (Swedish paper), if the accused man is found guilty, he will recieve up to 21 years in jail according to the chief of police.

As of now, 84 dead at the camp, 7 in the Oslo bombing.

~~Farfisa~~ · 07-23-2011, 03:40 AM

I never get the point of committing mass murder in the name of religion and ideals, it gets nowhere. People who think it will do good for their cause are insane.

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Originally Posted by Liljagare

Update on the accused...according to Aftonbladet's live feeds (Swedish paper), if the accused man is found guilty, he will recieve up to 21 years in jail according to the chief of police.

As of now, 84 dead at the camp, 7 in the Oslo bombing.

I must be a right winged bastard for wanting this guy to be confined to a cell 23 hours a day for the rest of his life. If this happened in the US people would be screaming for blood (not to say I would be). Norway has a maximum sentence of 21 years it seems, so that explains why.

Mykonos · 07-23-2011, 05:16 AM

That's made me feel really bad actually for having that title and sig in poor taste. I don't know whether all that stuff about neo-Nazi attacks is true, but I just hope this never happens again.

Blarobbarg · 07-23-2011, 05:55 AM

Horrible tragedy. So sad to hear of the death, and so frustrating to hear how his sentence will play out.

Liljagare · 07-23-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by loose_lips_sink_ships

I must be a right winged bastard for wanting this guy to be confined to a cell 23 hours a day for the rest of his life. If this happened in the US people would be screaming for blood (not to say I would be). Norway has a maximum sentence of 21 years it seems, so that explains why.

He probably will be shot long before that. His picture is up everywhere. When I walked around my neighborhood today, almost everyone was inside watching the news from Norway. Even the local butcher here commented how his daughter's friend was at the camp and they haven't accounted for her yet. It is affecting more people than one might think.

Guybrush · 07-23-2011, 08:14 AM

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Is Tore okay?!!

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A very good question. I hope him and his family are alright.

I'm alright and as far as I know I didn't know anyone involved in the bombing or shooting, although I'm still worried about it.

As for comments in regards to what has happened, I feel lost for words. Hearing about it and watching the news makes me feel sick to my stomach.

right-track · 07-23-2011, 08:55 AM

Glad to know you're well, tore.
My thoughts are with the people of Norway and especially the loved ones of those young men and woman who have lost their lives.
When you consider the loss of life on that small island constitutes the average age of the members of this forum...it really brings it home.

**Janszoon** · 07-23-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

I'm alright and as far as I know I didn't know anyone involved in the bombing or shooting, although I'm still worried about it.

As for comments in regards to what has happened, I feel lost for words. Hearing about it and watching the news makes me feel sick to my stomach.

I'm glad to hear you're okay man.

LoathsomePete · 07-23-2011, 10:58 AM

Happy to hear that you're okay Tore.

I was incredibly shocked when I heard about it yesterday, and even more shocked when I saw that the body count was 80. You really don't expect something like this to happen in a place like Norway, which isn't to say that Norway can't have psychopaths (ahem Varg Vikernes) but the spree killing just not something you associate with Norway.

Mrd00d · 07-23-2011, 11:04 AM

...until now.

My condolences to those affected by the delusions of a mad domestic terrorist.

Is it my understanding that he was captured on site of the camp. Did he complacently wait to be captured or what? The newspaper was lax on details.

07-23-2011, 05:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mykonos AWhatup Ganache? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 381	That's made me feel really bad actually for having that title and sig in poor taste. I don't know whether all that stuff about neo-Nazi attacks is true, but I just hope this never happens again. __________________ 'Not that Becktionary, the Rhyming Becktionary!'- Bender Bending Rodriguez

07-23-2011, 10:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Happy to hear that you're okay Tore. I was incredibly shocked when I heard about it yesterday, and even more shocked when I saw that the body count was 80. You really don't expect something like this to happen in a place like Norway, which isn't to say that Norway can't have psychopaths (ahem Varg Vikernes) but the spree killing just not something you associate with Norway. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

07-23-2011, 11:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	...until now. My condolences to those affected by the delusions of a mad domestic terrorist. Is it my understanding that he was captured on site of the camp. Did he complacently wait to be captured or what? The newspaper was lax on details. __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

07-23-2011, 03:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Liljagare Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 182	I turned on the tv yesterday and watched the live feed from Oslo on the bombing. I thought it was interesting that when I turned the channel to an English news network, they were proclaiming that the only ones who could have been responsible was Al Qaeda and terrorists because of the organisation. But as soon as it became clear that the attack is actually not muslim in origin and actually the accused is a nationalist the words were changed from "terrorist" to "madman"... Regardless, this is a horrible thing that happened. My thoughts go out to the families of all those affected. Update on the accused...according to Aftonbladet's live feeds (Swedish paper), if the accused man is found guilty, he will recieve up to 21 years in jail according to the chief of police. As of now, 84 dead at the camp, 7 in the Oslo bombing.

07-23-2011, 05:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Horrible tragedy. So sad to hear of the death, and so frustrating to hear how his sentence will play out.

07-23-2011, 08:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Glad to know you're well, tore. My thoughts are with the people of Norway and especially the loved ones of those young men and woman who have lost their lives. When you consider the loss of life on that small island constitutes the average age of the members of this forum...it really brings it home.