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Explosions in Oslo, government HQs damaged
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Yes, he was reportedly speaking Norwegian, and was observed in the area of the Government HQs before the bombing.
This looks to be the work of a single madman. But of course, we don't know nearly enough yet to draw any kind of conclusion.
*LTD*
macrumors G4
Glad to hear you're alight!
Norway is in my prayers today.
Of all places. Norway. Scandinavians are some of the most gentle and kind people in the world.
Hopefully the media doesn't forget that not all acts of terrorism are committed by extreme Islamic fundamentalists.
Daffodil
macrumors 6502
I think in part this also has been a day of oh-god-how-much-worse-it-could-have-been. While we'll grieve for those lost, at least the blast could have affected so many more at a different time of day and year.
Abstract
macrumors Penryn
The attacker has been caught (described as "Tall and blonde", no less), but this all seems a bit too sophisticated for a single guy to pull off. The car bomb(s) must have been huge if it was going to cause a large enough explosion to cause THAT much damage to a government building, and buildings nearby (the newspaper building doesn't look that close to the government building 😕).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiiup/5965436784/in/set-72157627257551906
Some photos taken by a friend of mine. It's just unreal.
Abstract: The timing does make it possible for the guy to be alone, but we just don't know enough yet.
Some photos taken by a friend of mine. It's just unreal.
Abstract: The timing does make it possible for the guy to be alone, but we just don't know enough yet.
The biggest newspaper in Norway (VG) has named the man, and he seems to belong to the extremist far right movement. One of these persons always talking about how important it is to protect the norwegian society.
Right now I'm ashamed of being from Norway.
Right now I'm ashamed of being from Norway.
cantthinkofone
macrumors 65816
I cannot believe this...I have never heard Norway in the news. For anything good or bad. And now something like this happens. What are the laws regarding this type of thing over there? I don't think this guy deserves capital punishment. Thats to kind for somebody who would do this.
Moyank24
macrumors 601
That is totally mind blowing, considering it was one person with a gun. Just mind blowing...and the fact that they were kids just makes it so much more tragic. My thoughts are with everyone in Norway as they try to heal from such an unspeakable tragedy.
Don't be mate, it's probably the same feeling that Germans must have gone through after Hitler. It's always a few extremist idiots who kill their own fellow beings - physically and mentally, and then everyone has to suffer.
yoak
macrumors 68000
Apparently he started an agricultural company in 2009. It's a way to be able to by a lot of fertiliser and that was what the bomb was made out of. It's no problem to drive from Oslo to where the island is in 45min. July is the Holliday month up here so no traffic to speak of. I had helicopters flying to and fro over my house all evening as I live between the two places. Just horrifying.
chaosbunny
macrumors 68020
I hope this truly tragic event is not abused for more restriction of freedom and everybody is a suspect legislation.
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The difference being Islamic fundamentalists doing it for their religion, we don't know the cause for the Oslo attack yet. He might just be a Christian who really didn't like the Labour government in Norway (which is possible considering the targets and potential target (PM)).
this is just sickening. my heart goes out to Norway and those families now dealing with tragedies.
this guy apparently was against the Islamification of Europe, which is happening, but this is so not the proper way to voice ones opinions. It's awful what he did and that doesn't even describe it. horrible.....i can't even begin to describe the horror he's inflicted.
let's hope the number of dead stops now. they say more may be found dead. my God....
cantthinkofone
macrumors 65816
It happened here with the Patriot Act.
Frankly I don't see how somebody could do something like this. I don't understand how you could walk around shooting people like it was no big deal.
ravenvii
macrumors 604
I feel like I'm missing something here - how can ONE person possibly be directly responsible for *that* many deaths?
I thought one-man rampages like that only happen in first-person shooters...
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