Today we stand together

[oldbadger]

Hope so but the only one who could say
declines to say anything.

I wonder how many members are picking up how totally careless your posts seem to be about the subject matter?

I notice that in your post number 50 your linked to an article about Islamist terrorist attacks, as if that was relevent....... such charming posts you have written on this thread.

 

[Lyndon]

Some people just don't care about 49 Muslim's dying, in fact some of them even think its a good thing. SIck, isn't it.

 

[Revoltingest]

A Trekky? You?

A what?
I don't know the term.

 

[Dawnofhope]

Correct me if I am wrong but this terrorist attack is not only unique in ideology but in general magnitude for NZ? If I remember correctly for NZ this is the first major terrorist attack in decades or it's history. Am I correct?

The last terrorist attack on New Zealand soil was in 1985 when agents of the French government blew up the Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace boat protesting against the French testing nuclear weapons in the Pacific. One person was killed. We are a peaceful country that promotes multiculturalism and religious tolerance. Our cherished Muslim community have never done any harm to us. The main perpetrator wasn’t even a NZer and our country was chosen as it was an easy target.

 

[Lyndon]

Apparently the perp may have chosen NZ because the gun laws are much more lax than Australia. That's probably going to change now.

 

[Shad]

The last terrorist attack on New Zealand soil was in 1985 when agents of the French government blew up the Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace boat protesting against the French testing nuclear weapons in the Pacific. One person was killed. We are a peaceful country that promotes multiculturalism and religious tolerance. Our cherished Muslim community have never done any harm to us.

Thanks for the info.

The main perpetrator wasn’t even a NZer and our country was chosen as it was an easy target.

Yah according to the manifesto (unconfirmed) he wanted to destroy the sense of being "safe" anywhere. NZ up until that point seems to have avoided the the ideological warfare in Europe and America. (I am using the term loosely)

 

[MJFlores]

Today all religious and spiritual communities should stand together with the muslim community and we should be there with them and for them. The Terror that was made toward the two mosques are evil deeds and should be not be taken lightly.

I hope all people who not see them self as religious/spiritual can stand together with the muslims too.

New Zealand shooter covered weapons with names of Canada’s Alexandre Bissonnette, other killers
By Josh K. Elliott

New Zealand shooter covered weapons with names of Canada’s Alexandre Bissonnette, other killers


The guns and ammunition used in the mass killing of 49 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand, were decorated with the names of several violent white supremacists, including Canadian mass murderer Alexandre Bissonnette.

The inscriptions also cited several centuries-old victories by Europeans over Islamic forces, as well as the United Nations’ compact on migration, a common target for criticism by white supremacists.



Would new troubles brewing ahead?

 

[lewisnotmiller]

If there are videos of the actual shooting I've yet to see it. The video I saw was a 37 second clip of him grabbing his firearms and ending just as he reaches the doors of the mosque.

There are videos of the shooting. It's horrific, and you're best avoiding.

My thoughts go to the victims, to their community, and to the people of New Zealand.

 

[blü 2]

Today all religious and spiritual communities should stand together with the muslim community and we should be there with them and for them. The Terror that was made toward the two mosques are evil deeds and should be not be taken lightly.

I hope all people who not see them self as religious/spiritual can stand together with the muslims too.

All people of humanity and decency, regardless of their views regarding religion, will be as appalled at the events in New Zealand as I am, and in unqualified sympathy with the victims and their families, their friends and neighbors.

 

[MJFlores]

Beginning in 2016, Trump has repeatedly told this Islamophobic and very fake story about 49 Muslims being killed.

more than two years later.....

Terror Attacks at New Zealand Mosques Leave 49 People Dead
Authorities detain suspects, charge 28-year-old man with murder after shootings in Christchurch
Terror Attacks at New Zealand Mosques Leave 49 People Dead

This really gives me goosebumps.

 

[sayak83]

I am sure you feel the comparison is apt,so why
dont go ahead and list all the countries that are
"like N Korea" that way?
Start in S Africa and work north, east,and west.

Not many. Mynmar counts. But very few other countries are currently creating gulags for their monorities or looking for wholesale removal.Obviously pre-apatheid South Africa.

 

[Shad]

New Zealand shooter covered weapons with names of Canada’s Alexandre Bissonnette, other killers
By Josh K. Elliott

New Zealand shooter covered weapons with names of Canada’s Alexandre Bissonnette, other killers


The guns and ammunition used in the mass killing of 49 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand, were decorated with the names of several violent white supremacists, including Canadian mass murderer Alexandre Bissonnette.

The inscriptions also cited several centuries-old victories by Europeans over Islamic forces, as well as the United Nations’ compact on migration, a common target for criticism by white supremacists.



Would new troubles brewing ahead?

The manifesto has a number of references to the crusades so that makes sense.

 

[Riders]

Today all religious and spiritual communities should stand together with the muslim community and we should be there with them and for them. The Terror that was made toward the two mosques are evil deeds and should be not be taken lightly.

I hope all people who not see them self as religious/spiritual can stand together with the muslims too.

Count me in!Im so sorry this happened, it seems like Jewish and Muslim hate is way up. Its terrible. Cant believe these people were upholding Trump as their model.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

It's a very tragic day. I am disgusted to see some in this thread derailing it and even a person trying to justify persecution of Muslims. What the hell is wrong with some people???

I have seen video of the attack and it is just shocking. To gun down innocent people in a place where everyone should feel safe to seek sanctuary, how despicable. I have right-wing views when it comes to immigration and multiculturalism, myself, but there is never any excuse for innocent people. Even if you are angry over the jihadist attacks, why kill some people who had nothing to do with it? Too bad the killer wasn't just gunned down by the cops. He doesn't deserve to be alive.

My sympathy to the victims and their families.

 

[Riders]

I left a message on facebook to the Muslims in my town so.

 

[ManSinha]

f I remember correctly for NZ this is the first major terrorist attack in decades or it's history.

On NPR - a person from NZ said "first in 18 years"

 

[Shad]

On NPR - a person from NZ said "first in 18 years"

I heard it in passing on the news last night so I wasn't sure myself. Thanks though. Also Adrian posted some information about my question if you want more details.

 

[Jumi]

Peaceful people should stand together. As humans we have more in common than differences. Talking to different people generally helps to know this on an intuitive level. Attacking innocent people even for revenge over other innocent people is only creating more cycles of revenge.

 

[Audie]

Count me in!Im so sorry this happened, it seems like Jewish and Muslim hate is way up. Its terrible. Cant believe these people were upholding Trump as their model.

Someone on NPR was analyzing the "manifesto"
and pointing out where it showed clear intent to
incite hatred left v right, and citing Trump as a
model was one example.

 

[Audie]

A Trekky? You?

Carelessly off topic.