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July 07, 2005

Blair Says Series of Terrorist Attack

Tony Blair was just on, said this was clearly a series of terrorist attacks. Still trying to determine all the facts. He said it was equally clear the attacks were directed towards the meeting of the G8, which he called "particularly barbaric".

Further, he stated that Britain, like other civilized nations, are more determined to protect the values they hold dear than the terrorists were determined to cause death and destruction to innocent people.

London police have confirmed at least 6 explosions, multiple casualties. All railway services into London have been stopped, as have all Underground & bus. Also, there's a rescue operation underway at one of the Underground stations, King's Crossing. (Thanks Andy for the correct station name)

Posted by Rita at July 7, 2005 06:05 AM

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The underground station where the rescue effort is going on is King's Cross. Looks like the tube will be shut for at least a day.

Posted by: Andy at July 7, 2005 06:21 AM

Thanks, I couldn't remember the name.

What did you think about Blair's statement? I think he made it pretty clear the Brits weren't going to fold & run away like Spain.

Posted by: Rita [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 7, 2005 06:24 AM

Blair looked shaken but he's right -- we survived years of the IRA blasting us to smithereens (something I have witnessed first hand) -- a couple of moonbats won't change anything here.

Posted by: Andy at July 7, 2005 06:29 AM

BTW, the count of two dead looks underestimated -- anyone on the top deck of that bus in Tavistock Square cannot have survived.

Posted by: Andy at July 7, 2005 06:31 AM

Unfortunately I fear the current count is way underestimated. I hope I'm wrong.

Posted by: Rita [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 7, 2005 06:34 AM