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Hostage situation at Sydney cafe over after police storm in
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Published: 15.12.14, 20:43
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1. Obama's reaction
(12.15.14)
Obama immediately condemned Israel, stating that Jewish occupation of Palestine enrages Muslims.
2. Just a "teaser", soon coming into a theatre near you:-))
(12.15.14)
3. World population statistics
Sagi   (12.15.14)
1.5 billion Muslims. 5.5 billion Fools.
4. Ossies - Stay Safe
Tim ,   Brighton   (12.15.14)
5. "We have not yet confirmed it is a terrorism-related event,"
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (12.15.14)
"We have not yet confirmed it is a terrorism-related event," Oh, come now! what do you suspect? a picnic outing?
6. Send him Israeli flags
Beno   (12.15.14)
Let's all send an Israeli flag to the Lindt Cafe, that will be a powerful message. As powerful at least as deliberately losing the `Aza war and allowing the poopystinians to live and terrorize us every day.
7. western nations loves drama.....
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (12.15.14)
Western nations loves drama probably they are lonely people! There are some countries don't believe in drama....Russia & China.
8. #3 Sagi
Raptor   (12.15.14)
Mathematically the numbers are correct but things are changing apace. The Human Race, from time immemorial, has been in a constant state of flux. Nations come and nations go, the character and fabric of societies change. The 1.5 are very amorphous, flexible and prone to change, the 5.5 are quite the opposite, very solid and very stoic. The change which is currently underway will not be a simple one, the 5.5 will dominate and swallow up the 1.5. I dare say that this will not be a change as such, it will be a transmogrification.
9. I guess the Aussies are bad shots
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.15.14)
I mean, a kangaroo caught in the spotlights mounted on Aussie trucks? No problem! That's one dead kangaroo. But an insane terrorist hostage-taker? Standing in front of a window when all it would take to relieve the assault on innocent civilians is one small rifle round? Why not just ask Israel to lend you a sniper. Or ask Israeli assistance in freeing the hostages. We've got a great record with that. Everyone else falls by the wayside. Or does the Australian government think it perfectly okay to accommodate a deranged Moslem immigrant threatening dozens of innocent Australians. The next great Australian battle cry: Aussies are Pussies.
10. This is the result of the Aussie occupation and settlements
Leftist jerk   (12.15.14)
11. #3
george scott ,   Israel   (12.15.14)
You got the 2 nd amount wrong - it should read 5.5 billion less 6,186,100 (being the Jewish population of Israel) who know only too well what the rest of the world is about to face!
12. Islam claims only minority who makes problems
JUDAH THE LION ,   QUDS ALYAHUD   (12.15.14)
Ok, let us say 15% out of 1.6 Billion Islamic fanatics. Can anyone please calculate and put the numbers of Islamic fanatics.
13. Enjoy your Islamic lovers
This will be also ,   in Europe   (12.15.14)
Soon Inshallah this will come to Europe
14. Terrorist are a menace to society.
Jerusalem   (12.15.14)
People need to learn to communicate better than in this asinine way.
15. They've not yet confirmed it's terrorism. HUH?
(12.15.14)
Every little child knows, if there are Arabs behind this, it's terrorism. Whom are they fooling with their dumb statement?
16. HAPPENED IN A SNACKBAR / CAFE
CAPTAIN IRONIC ,   SAFED IRONY   (12.15.14)
the Hostage- takers screamed : " ALLAHU SNACKBAR . "
17. Why Islam wants witnesses
Islam religion   (12.15.14)
When Muslims prey, they ask the nation to be witness that nabi Mohammad is Rasul allah (G D messenger). Can any one explain.
18. to #3 and #11
jo moor   (12.15.14)
It is estimated that ONLY 5% of Muslims are radical. So there are only 750000 radicals running around planet earth. Look what just a few can do in downtown Sydney! Now the world can get used to and appreciate what Israel has been living with for the past 7 decades. Learn to appreciate respect and learn from Israel and how to handle these monsters. Just today shin bet have foiled a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. The world can learn from them and add to their already impressive skills. Its going to be a looooong battle.
19. WHY CAN'T WE ALL LIVE IN PEACE?
tTEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED OBVIOUS   (12.15.14)
20. Neutralization
ik ,   USA   (12.15.14)
How about using a mobile laser or high powered searchlight to incapacitate the crazy terrorist?
21. Australian Law???
JewishHeart ,   Israel   (12.15.14)
Can somebody explain to me Australian law. This guy is an accomplice to setting his wife onfire, sexual abuse, writing threatening letters to Australian solders, and other violent things....and he is on bail???? Must be liberals in Australia who are behind him not being in jail now. Gosh! The mistake here was the Australian governments for not putting this guy behind bars and leaving him there before this incident.
22. @sarah (#9) You Are Not Fully Correct On This One
emanon ,   USA   (12.15.14)
Usually I agree with your opinions, but you lack experience on this one. Yes, if the subject is in the open, it is an easy shot. Shooting at someone behind plate glass is another thing altogether. The glass distorts the angle of focus and the glass can deflect the bullet enough that a hostage, not a "hostage taker" (pc speak for "terrorist") may be hit. The Aussies did a credible job here. The the Aussies I say "Good on ya, mates!".
23. Australia - where are your sharpshooters OR
barbara ,   Haifa   (12.15.14)
drop some smoke and tear gas bombs into ventilation shaft - and then get the guy with the turban !
24. perfect example of western idiocy
CJK   (12.15.14)
the terrorist was let out on bail after murdering his wife, committing forty indecent assaults and preaching hatred against the west. two innocent people were murdered as a result and scores others were traumatised. shame on the appeasing west.
25. Why wasn't the lunatic incarcerated?
Jerusalem   (12.15.14)
With that long list of offenses, it was a crime on the governments part for not having him in prison.
26. the fruits of a drama!
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (12.16.14)
They could have taken him down in the first place through the glass. Well westerners also believe in the false side of value together with the moral side. Sadly couldn't differentiate between to murder and to kill evil and protect the innocent. Those who value life and those who didn't, Those accepted others without prejudice and those who not only prejudice others but want to destroy others who do not belong to their religion. And the reality is it bring perplexity and deeper confusion doing no better but see the innocents died with the evils.............and the drama drags on.
27. The police were grandstanding
Devorah   (12.16.14)
One snipeshot could have taken the SOB out, and the innocents would still be alive. It's not as if they couldn't see him, and his weapon, through the glass. But no. NSW had to prove to the world what an excellent police department and what superior hostage negotiators it thinks it has.
28. What to call this man
Arnold-Canada ,   Montreal   (12.16.14)
They do not want to call him a terrorist. OK so just call him another moslem who lost his way. The politically correctness of the world is going to be its end.
29. solicitor better than Monty Python
ky   (12.16.14)
He is not a terrorist "His ideology is just so strong and so powerful that it clouds his vision for common sense and objectiveness," Monty Python Pet shop Owner: Oh yes, the, uh, the Norwegian Blue...What's,uh...What's wrong with it? John Cleese: I'll tell you what's wrong with it, my lad. 'E's dead, that's what's wrong with it! Pet shop Owner: No, no, 'e's uh,...he's resting.
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