Latest terrorist attack targets English tweens and teens!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205750)
Walnut Creek, California
May 23, 2017 9:57am CST
You've probably heard that there was another terrorist attack in Europe last night, this one at a concert by a bubblegum singer named Ariana Grande. I'd never heard of Ariana Grande, but apparently her audience is tweens and teens, meaning that the terrorists intentionally targeted children.
This attack occurred at an "arena" concert, with something like 20,000 young people in attendance, in Manchester England. Last I read, 22 were dead and 59 were wounded. There were bolts and nails in the suicide bomb, meaning that the intent was to maim those who weren't killed.
Of course, leaders use terms like "cowardly" and "disgusting" to describe the attacks, but it appears were are dealing with a sub-species that has an entirely different value system than the one we take for granted in the Western and Eastern worlds. It's difficult to deal with such an enemy, especially as they live among us.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
23 May 17
I just heard ISIS has taken responsibility for this attack. We live in a sick sick world.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 May 17
What infuriates me is that Britain is still intent on seeking political solutions, despite the constant repetition of such incidents. You cannot solve problems of this nature by arranging a banquet and talk in some fancy hotel in Paris or Brussels.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
@TheHorse it is pretty much confirmed as isis have done a statement and there were some tweets PRIOR to the bombing hinting at what was going to happen.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 May 17
Ariana Grande was on the Nickelodeon series Sam and Cat and launched a singing career from that.
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@TheHorse (205750)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 17
@JohnRoberts I listened to one of her videos. Typical garbage music, but she seems to sing on key.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 May 17
@TheHorse I have seen her act and in commercials but don't recall hearing her sing. She looked like a normal young woman on the TV series but she wears a ton of makeup. Probably just another teeny bopper singer.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 May 17
I found this more devastating than most members here would since I live in Manchester.
So far I have no idea whether any friends or relatives of friends have been affected directly by this, as probably applies to most people here.
Large areas are still cordoned off and there is a blatant sombre aura across the whole city.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
24 May 17
@TheHorse Due to the ensuing mayhem, plus the fact that hundreds of people required treatment for minor injuries, many missed transport and became stranded. Dozens of local car owners offered free transport home to anyone in such a situation.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
23 May 17
@Mike197602 My goodness, they are even more crazy than I thought. I wonder why this hate. We do not care of their religion and they should not care about what we do. I think the religion is an excuse anyway.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
no, in this instance they deliberately targeted kids and teenagers.
They've done their research and they've seen her followers are primarily teens and have deliberately done this.
The isis statement said "we've killed your children"...this was deliberate.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
@LadyDuck
just heard they've released the name 22 year old salman Abedi.
The Mayor of Manchester spoke out following the attack which left 22 dead.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
I had never heard of her but apparently she is popular with young children and teenagers. How sick is that it was intended to hurt so many children.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
The gloves need to come off.
Nearly 1000 British people fighting for isis.
They need to be killed over there before they can come back here.
I'm hearing education, integration and blah blah blah and I've had enough of it
Time politicians over here recognised the issues and stop with the PC crap.
Time politicians over here recognised the issues and stop with the PC crap.2 people like this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 May 17
@Mike197602 That is definitely the best result.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 May 17
@Asylum best thing is that they are killed.
I don't want them to be allowed to return here.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
24 May 17
Really sad.. Waiting for the New World - Isaiah 11 - Daniel 2:44 - the only thing that will save us.. 
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
24 May 17
@TheHorse We all live on the earth, and can only do our best - and we can make changes for oursellves and others to some extent, but we need God's help, as he plans to change everything on the whole earth.. Daniel 2:44 
(see jw.org.. for more)
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@TheHorse (205750)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 17
@buenavida Sorry to sound grumpy. I'll check out the Danial verse.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 May 17
While there will be many tears shed, it is hard to believe that some will rejoice. What a world! I would like to add my tears and prayers to those of the many.1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 May 17
@TheHorse Yes, as some have claimed responsibility for the carnage. I'm sure they are not crying.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 May 17
@TheHorse It could be many motives. I could think of a few questions also. Have they been taught to hate? Are they seeking revenge? Have they been victims of injustice? Do they think that they are helping a cause? Are they retaliating to oppression?
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
23 May 17
The minute I heard about it I thought of all my Nephews and Nieces but they are all safe thank goodness.
Its heart wrenching to hear about some of the stories coming out of all this.
News here did not cover it very well but today its been on most of the time.
Condolences to all that have lost family and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
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@RedLilyBlossom (24)
• United States
23 May 17
I hate that this is becoming such a common occurrence that I'm starting to feel numb to it. It's just so continually awful.
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 May 17
I am so pissed off I just want to spit. These are not people who do this these are some kind of unknown species with one intent the intent to kill. This is just horrible and my heart goes out to all involved and my prayers.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
23 May 17
It is disgusting. Targetting children ..
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@TheHorse (205750)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 17
@Courtlynn I am a good psychologist, and have had interesting conversations with schizophrenics. I am sometimes able to follow their "logic." But I can't fully understand a mind that wants to sacrifice themselves to destroy teenagers.
@TheHorse (205750)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 17
@teamfreak16 Someone just said they have already done so in Pakistan.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
24 May 17
@TheHorse - It's probably in the works.
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@Marilynda1225 (79730)
• United States
23 May 17
It makes me so nervous when my grandchildren go to these large venues. I know they can't stay home but it's sad that the world we live in today has become so unsafe. I'm familiar with Ariana Grande since I have young granddaughters and they listen to her music.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 May 17
I hear Ariana Grande`s music on the radio all the time, she is new and the kids do like it.
Its so sad that this happened, only monsters could target little children.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
23 May 17
Such a terrible act of terrorism so sad
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