Special Ed Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/09/boko-haram-may-have-killed-2000-people-in-one-attack/ For months, fear of Boko Haram has gripped Nigerias northeast. The goals of the Islamic militant group, which captured international attention through a relentless campaign of brutality, have long been about killing. But last summer, something changed. Its aspirations became as much about territory as terrorism. It no longer wants to just cripple a government. It wants to become one. In August, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau announced the establishment of his Islamic Caliphate, quickly taking over every corner of Borno State in northeast Nigeria. But one town called Baga, populated by thousands of Nigerians along the western shores of Lake Chad, held out. Anchored by a multinational military base manned by troops from Niger to Chad, it was the last place in Borno under the national governments control. Over the weekend, that changed. Gunshots punctured the early morning quiet. They came through the north, the west and from the southern part of the town because the eastern part is only water, one resident told the BBC. So, when we [went] toward the western part, we saw heavily armed Boko Haram men coming toward us. At the sight of the incoming insurgents, the soldiers put up a scant fight before abandoning their base and leaving residents defenseless. There is definitely something wrong that makes our military abandon their posts each time there is an attack from Boko Haram, local state senator Maina Maaji Lawan told the BBC, adding that residents frustration knew no bounds. Frustration, however, soon gave way to something substantially worse. Its not clear how many people were killed in Baga. Early reports on Thursday said hundreds. Others said it was many more. Musa Alhaji Bukar, a senior government official in Borno, said Boko Haram killed more than 2,000 people which, if true, would mean the group equaled its total kill count last year in one attack. More were said to have drowned in Lake Chad while attempting to swim to a nearby island. Some estimates said more than 20,000 people are now displaced as a result of what one reporter called Boko Harams most horrific act of terrorism yet. Baga, local government officials say, is simply no more. Its virtually non-existent, Bukar told the BBC. One man who escaped with his family told Agence France-Presse he had to navigate through many dead bodies on the ground and that the whole town was on fire. Another man told Reuters he escaped with my family in the car after seeing how Boko Haram was killing people I saw bodies in the street. Children and women, some were crying for help. He added: Bodies were littered on the streets and surrounding bushes. - RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Religion of peace they say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Religion of peace they say... When everyone's dead there's peace...oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just want to point something out. Because these past few days, we've been hearing a lot of this kind of stuff. We all know that most of these terrorist acts and attacks have been linked with the so called "Muslims" that they presume to be. It's hard not to blame the Muslims. It's hard not to blame the religion of Islam when they have been linked to these terrorists attacks. Muslims are not bad people. These terror organizations that have been radicalized by lies are the bad ones. Those that have been brainwashed. Many converted Muslims are being brainwashed by these animals ISIS/Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and many more. They are being told lies and that's what they believe in. True Muslims all over the world are not like this. They aren't evil, cold, stubborn. They are just like regular humans that deserve not to be discriminated. They believe in their own faith, just like Christians, Jewish, Buddhists, and Hindus. These days, Muslims are being discriminated as a whole because of those stupid brainwashed Muslims that have been radicalizing and bringing terror to the world. It's not fair for the other true Muslims that have no partake in this yet they all get blamed for the tragedy they had no part in. And it's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting to see, and hear the media roar and roar about how bad Islam is, and how bad Islam is that, and that all of them should be blamed as one. I know that there will be a few idiots that will bash the religion of Islam, but before you do, think for a moment. Think for a moment that what you are saying to the religion of Islam or ANY religion in that matter is also bringing terror in another form. Generating terror doesn't always necessarily have to be by actions, but also with words and thoughts. Just wanted make my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Religion of peace they say... Funny how you put a smiley face at the end. I don't know about the rest of us but I can sure bet you that it isn't funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 always wondered if there was a racist implication behind 'whiter shade of pale' what's next, the moody blues flatten cairo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 UNfortunately there is no MAY They did, the week long siege has reportedly decimated an entire region encompassing 2 or 3 mid sized villages by all reports. The most horrific thing is that the national army was informed ahead of time, during the actual week long attack and literally ignored it for fear of reprisal. This report coming from BBC, Al Jazeera AP and more. How the hell can a national army ignore the fact that thousands of their countrymen...fellow human BEINGS for all the gods' sake are being systematically tortured, raped and exterminated in the most inhumane ways possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 always wondered if there was a racist implication behind 'whiter shade of pale' what's next, the moody blues flatten cairo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prana16 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just want to point something out. Because these past few days, we've been hearing a lot of this kind of stuff. We all know that most of these terrorist acts and attacks have been linked with the so called "Muslims" that they presume to be. It's hard not to blame the Muslims. It's hard not to blame the religion of Islam when they have been linked to these terrorists attacks. Muslims are not bad people. These terror organizations that have been radicalized by lies are the bad ones. Those that have been brainwashed. Many converted Muslims are being brainwashed by these animals ISIS/Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and many more. They are being told lies and that's what they believe in. True Muslims all over the world are not like this. They aren't evil, cold, stubborn. They are just like regular humans that deserve not to be discriminated. They believe in their own faith, just like Christians, Jewish, Buddhists, and Hindus. These days, Muslims are being discriminated as a whole because of those stupid brainwashed Muslims that have been radicalizing and bringing terror to the world. It's not fair for the other true Muslims that have no partake in this yet they all get blamed for the tragedy they had no part in. And it's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting to see, and hear the media roar and roar about how bad Islam is, and how bad Islam is that, and that all of them should be blamed as one. I know that there will be a few idiots that will bash the religion of Islam, but before you do, think for a moment. Think for a moment that what you are saying to the religion of Islam or ANY religion in that matter is also bringing terror in another form. Generating terror doesn't always necessarily have to be by actions, but also with words and thoughts. Just wanted make my point. After you are done pitying yourself and how you are discriminated against maybe you will find time to shed more than a crocodile tear for the thousands killed today in the name of allah Can i ask by what authority you get to determine who is a true muslim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 It's time that someone grew a set and executed every last one of these useless mother&^@#ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just want to point something out. Because these past few days, we've been hearing a lot of this kind of stuff. We all know that most of these terrorist acts and attacks have been linked with the so called "Muslims" that they presume to be. It's hard not to blame the Muslims. It's hard not to blame the religion of Islam when they have been linked to these terrorists attacks. Muslims are not bad people. These terror organizations that have been radicalized by lies are the bad ones. Those that have been brainwashed. Many converted Muslims are being brainwashed by these animals ISIS/Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and many more. They are being told lies and that's what they believe in. True Muslims all over the world are not like this. They aren't evil, cold, stubborn. They are just like regular humans that deserve not to be discriminated. They believe in their own faith, just like Christians, Jewish, Buddhists, and Hindus. These days, Muslims are being discriminated as a whole because of those stupid brainwashed Muslims that have been radicalizing and bringing terror to the world. It's not fair for the other true Muslims that have no partake in this yet they all get blamed for the tragedy they had no part in. And it's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting to see, and hear the media roar and roar about how bad Islam is, and how bad Islam is that, and that all of them should be blamed as one. I know that there will be a few idiots that will bash the religion of Islam, but before you do, think for a moment. Think for a moment that what you are saying to the religion of Islam or ANY religion in that matter is also bringing terror in another form. Generating terror doesn't always necessarily have to be by actions, but also with words and thoughts. Just wanted make my point. Forget that. Just a few months ago I was singing a similar song. The game has changed. It's a different ballgame now. Now I know that peaceful Muslims may not engage in these acts but neither do they condemn them, many secretly applaud these acts. There may be something wrong with Nigerias national military but there is something infinately more wrong in the world at large now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 always wondered if there was a racist implication behind 'whiter shade of pale' what's next, the moody blues flatten cairo? I heard Dr. Evil is working with the Alan Parson's Project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 jesus preached peace and forgiveness. turn the other cheek, do unto others, showing love to all, lepers and prostitutes alike. he never seeked power. live and let live. muhammad led followers into battle, looting what they could, ransoming off prisoners they captured, and forcing his version of god's will, which he spoke as he went along, onto each city he and his followers reached. when people wanted to be left alone with their own beliefs, he forced his teachings upon them, and when they resisted he fought them, gaining followers and power with each victory. quite different role models. jesus only wanted to kick ass when it came to the predatory bankers. ha, i think we can all agree with that sentiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 How's the Lord's Resistance Army doing nowadays? Between this board and reddit, I've never seen more cowards bowing down to stupidity from fear than I have in the last couple days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 jesus preached peace and forgiveness. turn the other cheek, do unto others, showing love to all, lepers and prostitutes alike. he never seeked power. live and let live. muhammad led followers into battle, looting what they could, ransoming off prisoners they captured, and forcing his version of god's will, which he spoke as he went along, onto each city he and his followers reached. when people wanted to be left alone with their own beliefs, he forced his teachings upon them, and when they resisted he fought them, gaining followers and power with each victory. quite different role models. jesus only wanted to kick ass when it came to the predatory bankers. ha, i think we can all agree with that sentiment.Yup Islam follows who is essentially a military commander living in a harsh time. Kind of makes sense now doesn't it? Lying and deceit were all part of their tactics back then. It's hard to know who to trust when it comes to Islam. A peaceful family can have one person who decides to take on a more violent view and that's all it takes. Seems to be happening more often than not. Now obviously there are a lot of peaceful muslims. But I know some peaceful Hell's angels too. One problem I think is the fear of officially declaring a problem with Islam. To me it's been quite obvious for a long time and getting worse. I'm not really sure if there are any solutions. Kind of like how you pointed out it's based on following a military commander who conducted war on a more brutal scale. I think this is just going to get worse until everyone, including peaceful muslims, admits there's a serious problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just want to point something out. Because these past few days, we've been hearing a lot of this kind of stuff. We all know that most of these terrorist acts and attacks have been linked with the so called "Muslims" that they presume to be. It's hard not to blame the Muslims. It's hard not to blame the religion of Islam when they have been linked to these terrorists attacks. Muslims are not bad people. These terror organizations that have been radicalized by lies are the bad ones. Those that have been brainwashed. Many converted Muslims are being brainwashed by these animals ISIS/Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and many more. They are being told lies and that's what they believe in. True Muslims all over the world are not like this. They aren't evil, cold, stubborn. They are just like regular humans that deserve not to be discriminated. They believe in their own faith, just like Christians, Jewish, Buddhists, and Hindus. These days, Muslims are being discriminated as a whole because of those stupid brainwashed Muslims that have been radicalizing and bringing terror to the world. It's not fair for the other true Muslims that have no partake in this yet they all get blamed for the tragedy they had no part in. And it's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting to see, and hear the media roar and roar about how bad Islam is, and how bad Islam is that, and that all of them should be blamed as one. I know that there will be a few idiots that will bash the religion of Islam, but before you do, think for a moment. Think for a moment that what you are saying to the religion of Islam or ANY religion in that matter is also bringing terror in another form. Generating terror doesn't always necessarily have to be by actions, but also with words and thoughts. Just wanted make my point. I understand you mean well, prejudice is unacceptable. But blaming Islam for such acts is not prejudice. It is entirely accurate. They derive justification for these acts directly from their teachings. We put so much effort into maintaining this belief where everyone deserves equal treatment, which is good, yet in this we have somehow made the mistake of becoming complicit to the fact that Islamic society has no interest whatsoever in equality. Does it make sense for us to be in denial of this double standard? Because it means imbeciles like Ben Affleck will continue to unknowingly and unthinkingly defend the "right" of Islamic states to oppress their own people (especially women) We are far too concerned with stigmas such as being a labelled a "racist" (or whatever) for trying to present a blunt and honest viewpoint. Enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Funny how you put a smiley face at the end. I don't know about the rest of us but I can sure bet you that it isn't funny. I did it because of those people who time after time insist on posting that comment in every islam based thread. Aka it was a joke. always wondered if there was a racist implication behind 'whiter shade of pale' what's next, the moody blues flatten cairo? I always used to think the saying white lie had some racist overtones or the saying brown noser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great 8 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 jesus preached peace and forgiveness. turn the other cheek, do unto others, showing love to all, lepers and prostitutes alike. he never seeked power. live and let live. muhammad led followers into battle, looting what they could, ransoming off prisoners they captured, and forcing his version of god's will, which he spoke as he went along, onto each city he and his followers reached. when people wanted to be left alone with their own beliefs, he forced his teachings upon them, and when they resisted he fought them, gaining followers and power with each victory. quite different role models. jesus only wanted to kick ass when it came to the predatory bankers. ha, i think we can all agree with that sentiment. Lol your so uneducated about Islam it literally makes me laugh out loud haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great 8 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Very sad tragedy though, I wish the best for the famlies of all those victims.. These guys don't stop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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