Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Top marks to those of you who said Shahada flag. Paxter, see me after class.Channel 7/Prime have been particularly bad. People who think there's such a thing as 'Islamic writing' have no business speculating on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hey Horza, where do you think they were aiming for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears of the Beast Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Who is this guy currently on the ABC? He sounds like a conservative wackjob, wildly speculating and then saying "no I'm just using deductive logic" edit: they're calling him a "global security expert" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 i'll rewind, - Professor Joe Siracusa RMIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hey Horza, where do you think they were aiming for? I think this was what they were after: it's a cafe in the closest thing Sydney CBD has a public square (not saying a lot), opposite Channel 7 headquarters and the Reserve Bank. High profile, easy to take, CBD on lockdown, hostage drama ahoy.This is already the most high-profile terrorist action on Australian soil since the Hilton Bombing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Top marks to those of you who said Shahada flag. Paxter, see me after class. I simply cited the fact - there were claims that it was an ISIS flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears of the Beast Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I think this was what they were after: it's a cafe in the closest thing Sydney CBD has a public square (not saying a lot), opposite Channel 7 headquarters and the Reserve Bank. High profile, easy to take, CBD on lockdown, hostage drama ahoy.This is already the most high-profile terrorist action on Australian soil since the Hilton Bombing. :agree: although Joe Siracusa's "deductive logic" would have us believe otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Deductive logic won't rescue false premises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Crazy stuff. I've actually been there once I think, a few years ago though. Hope it gets resolved without any loss of life or harm to the hostages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Crazy stuff. I've actually been there once I think, a few years ago though. I used to work around there, it is a weird feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 article from Sept. http://mobile.news.com.au/national/australian-terror-raids-afp-asio-move-on-suspected-terrorists/story-fncynjr2-1227062204389 Commonwealth prosecutor Michael Allnutt alleged the plan to commit the act was designed to “shock, horrify, and terrify” the community. “I don't think I’ve seen much worse,” he said. “It’s been an immediate reaction to a clear, imperative danger. There is still an enormous amount of material for police to assess.” Mr Azari’s appearance follows a series of raids across Sydney and Brisbane and allegations of a plot to behead an Australian and upload the act to social media. The case was adjourned until November 13 and Mr Azari will remain in custody. While the claims remain unconfirmed, it’s understood the plot involved abducting a random Australian, execute them by beheading in a public place, possibly Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD, and film the act and post on social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oh, that Joe Siracusa guy?Used to be national security adviser to the Joh for PM campaign... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 article from Sept. http://mobile.news.com.au/national/australian-terror-raids-afp-asio-move-on-suspected-terrorists/story-fncynjr2-1227062204389 Yeah, our media have already breathlessly speculated about that, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Our local media will also have the islamophobia covered too, but we appreciate your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears of the Beast Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oh, that Joe Siracusa guy?Used to be national security adviser to the Joh for PM campaign... :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yeah, our media have already breathlessly speculated about that, thanks. seems like reasonable speculation given the location's match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 seems like reasonable speculation given the location's match Thanks for the tip, keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Except it's a hostage situation involving firearms and large numbers of people in a cafe, rather than an individual kidnapping and beheading with a toy sword. Martin place under the channel 7 studio is so blatantly the obvious place to do something like this, it doesn't imply a connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 PM Abbott reportedly to hold a press conference. To be honest I don't think he should be doing it. Only gives them more credibility and adds fuel to the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 PM Abbott reportedly to hold a press conference. To be honest I don't think he should be doing it. Only gives them more credibility and adds fuel to the fire. It's also far too early to say anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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