WTF is happening in Paris?

[Aphro]

I'm in the USA, I don't give two fucks about what's going on in Paris. Why is our stations covering this shit? I would rather watch TMZ than watch coverage about Paris.

It's this sort of attitude that ensures Americans are loved the world over.

 

[Liar]

Got Tweeted at from a friend who was some blocks away from Bataclan. Total lockdown, didn't know what was going on, bad at French,, cops too busy to answer. We had to text news back at her from half a continent away. That's the Internet for ya.

 

[gypsyTX]

Don't drag us into your tiny world, hashtag. My uncle, aunt and cousin live in Paris.

For us its less close than for des, a cousin. Some friends. It sounds as we are less close to Cousin than Des to family. .

I'm calm and not too stressed. Sadly, we lived through this multiple times, we will again. Its no help to behave as terror would have us do.

I thank you for your kindness
Elle

I'm in the USA, I don't give two fucks about what's going on in Paris. Why is our stations covering this shit? I would rather watch TMZ than watch coverage about Paris.

*sigh* Ostrich policy doesn't work, you know.

 

[pointless]

would you stop talking to it already. that's what it wants. that is its entire agenda. it pulls your strings, you dance. cut the fucking string.

 

[Sean]

Stop fucking quoting it.

 

[gotsnowgotslush]

It could have happened nearly anywhere, in the world.
People have lost their loved ones, and people are suffering from wounds.
People are living in fear, under hostage conditions.

 

[pointless]

Got Tweeted at from a friend who was some blocks away from Bataclan. Total lockdown, didn't know what was going on, bad at French,, cops too busy to answer. We had to text news back at her from half a continent away. That's the Internet for ya.

that's what it's good for. well, that and free porn. well, mostly the porn.

 

[thør]

It's this sort of attitude that ensures Americans are loved the world over.

Indeed.

 

[lovecraft68]

I just want the shit off my TV I was watching something.

This quote perfectly reflects US society these says, "Don't bother me with current events and tragedy I was watching TMZ."

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[smoothg103rd]

It's this sort of attitude that ensures Americans are loved the world over.

I'm loved.

 

[butters]

This quote perfectly reflects US society these says, "Don't bother me with current events and tragedy I was watching TMZ."

no, only certain pig-ignorant elements of it such as are found the world over.

 

[smoothg103rd]

*sigh* Ostrich policy doesn't work, you know.

Don't know what that is.

 

[smoothg103rd]

would you stop talking to it already. that's what it wants. that is its entire agenda. it pulls your strings, you dance. cut the fucking string.

Stop fucking quoting it

They can do what they want.

 

[smoothg103rd]

This quote perfectly reflects US society these says, "Don't bother me with current events and tragedy I was watching TMZ."

Current events a world away.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[oggbashan]

French news reports at least 40 dead and 50 wounded. One attacker has been killed but the hostage situation is ongoing.

 

[Wrong Element]

'No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.'

There are a few clods in this thread I wouldn't mind seeing washed away.

My cousin and his family posted photos from Versailles a few days ago; just had to check and make sure they weren't still there. Terrible news, and it's probably going to get worse.

 

[Brollyanna]

60 hostages being held in the Bataclan Concert Hall.

Eagles of Death Metal were playing there tonight. Deftones were due to play tomorrow. I have friends working for the organizers.

Half an hour ago we were told the hostages were released, but that changed five minutes later.

 

[Aglaopheme]

Eagles of Death Metal were playing there tonight. Deftones were due to play tomorrow. I have friends working for the organizers.

Half an hour ago we were told the hostages were released, but that changed five minutes later.

Tweets are coming out from the venue saying they are killing us one by one.

 

[doctor_insanus]

Have they seen the Porteouverte tweets? I am not on twitter to direct you to help them, but they can get to there nearest address offering shelter and get off the streets as being advised.

I am afraid I am not au fait with such social media but I hope someone can direct you to these for them.



Edit: can someone on twitter find these hashtag Porteouverte tweets? It might help some one here to help some one else

Just saw this tweeted:

The DrumVerified account ‏@TheDrum 3m3 minutes ago
If anyone needs these numbers:
Irish embassy in Paris+33144176700
British embassy in Paris +3314451310
#PorteOuverte

 

[Liar]

Have they seen the Porteouverte tweets? I am not on twitter to direct you to help them, but they can get to there nearest address offering shelter and get off the streets as being advised.

I am afraid I am not au fait with such social media but I hope someone can direct you to these for them.



Edit: can someone on twitter find these hashtag Porteouverte tweets? It might help some one here to help some one else

This might work. Tricky to link on a phone...

https://www.twitter.com/search/?q=#PorteOuverte&s=hash

 

[thør]

Tweets are coming out from the venue saying they are killing us one by one.

I heard that. And begging for the police to raid the place.

 

[Aquagal]

Des, Elle...

I wish the best for your family and friends, that your worries be relieved.

 

[Liar]

Except it seems to be mostly people Tweeting about how great people using the hashtag is...