Good job, Bush!

Vampyromaniac

I'm just curious what sort of feelings people have about the recent events in London. No need for debate, just opinions. But if you discuss, please keep it clean.

calidan

From what I understand, Bush was informed of the plot and had nothing to do with stopping it.

Al_Vampyre

It was a combined job by British, US, and Pakistani intelligence sevices that led to the arrests. The leader was arrested in Pakistan and a telephone call intercepted that instructed the bombers to act now as a result of his arrest, luckily the arrests in the UK took place soon enough to prevent a major tragedy.

So nothing positive or negative for Bush on this one...

Sandok

I do feel he's made a bit more tension but then, who doesn't?

temeteus82

"Neither - Bush had nothing to do with the events in London"
I think that MI5, MI6, NSA & CIA plus some others were the key player is this case. Mr. Bush was only informed about it :P

CDsDontBurn

i didn't know about this unti just now. was looking over cnn's website, but my lack in search skills didn't allow me to find anything (it wasn't posted on the front page when i checked).

temeteus82

Take a look : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_tr..._aircraft_plot

Falstaff

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And fight against the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) collectively as they fight against you collectively. But know that Allah is with those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).'' (9:36)

"Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.'' (2:216)

"March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), and strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allah'' (9:41)

"Verily, Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the Jannah. They fight in Allah's Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur'an. And who is truer to his covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded. That is the supreme success.'' (9:111)

"Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home). Unto each, Allah has promised good (Jannah), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward. Degrees of (higher) grades from Him, and forgiveness and mercy. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'' (4:95, 96)

"O you who believe! Shall I guide you to a trade that will save you from a painful torment? That you believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)), and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives: that will be better for you, if you but know! (If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in `Adn (Eden) Jannah; that is indeed the great success. And also (He will give you) another (blessing) which you love: help from Allah (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad tidings (O Muhammad (PBUH)) to the believers.'' (61:10-13)

Zelig

Wow, freaky poll results so far...

SFOSOK

lol, why does this poll exist?

It seemed like to me that Bush had nothing to do with it and didn't take credit for anything. This whole thing seems kinda pointless.

Vampyromaniac

I must say I am quite surprised. I thought option 2 would be behind "Neither", with a couple votes for option 1 or "Both."

Judas

imo, i've always heard:

Mind you own business, deal with your own countries problems, protect what you've got already. And leave the middle easterns the hell alone.

a running man can slash 1000 throats in the night.

just a few i've heard quite often.

swimtech

I think so too - so many thanks to all the agents for thwarting what could have been a horrible disaster!