Kiwiken

Some random points that occur to me:

1. The irony that this is happening during a black presidents term is mind boggling.

2. US cops are completely racist….if the idea is to defend themselves and prevent a black man from drawing a gun, shoot him in the arm or leg for chrissakes….arent they taught how to aim?

3. The media are shameless….saw that pasty face Chris Cuomo from CNN effectively interrogating that poor fiancee of the killed man…."tell me what happened before you started filming?"….is there any need to do this when she is clearly distraught….investigators are gonna ask her that anyway.

1/. Random Acts of violence happen at any time

2/. So all US cops are Racist by your view. This must include the Black and Asian and other ethnicity Cops too. A sweeping and unprovable statement

3/. That News reporting is insensitive , intrusive and sensationalized is not disputed. At the end of the day they all want the ratings - it is about money

The rifle used :https://sofrep.com/58721/antique-sks-rifle-used-dallas-killer/

is not a "high powered rifle" as is wrongly reported in many news media.

It is a .30 cal that is less powerfull than a .30 .30. High power starts with .30 06

SKS medium power rifle. Reasonable accurate medium velocity cartridge depending on quality of ammunition used. Guy must have been a Proficient shot. cartridge is .30x39. Kills Deer well. So no problems there. Apparently US models 10 shot ( I own one is 7 shot NZ restriction). Lets not forget this Man killed 5 police officers, seriously wounded 2 more (intensive care) plus 4 others, plus civilians. Refused to surrender and claimed to have explosives. I still believe Police justified in their actions. As to the two killings of Black men that sparked the rally at which these killings happened looks like excessive fatal force by Police. Dallas Police have a lower rate of Police related killings than most other Cities in the USA.

Sounds like a drive by. Sad whatever. To use such excessive violence. As some say must be much more to this story yet to be revealed

The USA and the Uk are the Lion's teeth of NATO. If the Europeans alienate the UK to much with Brexit they may lose those teeth. As the situation economically deteriorates in the USA and/or Someone like Trump who is more Isolationist than Clinton becomes President. The Europeans may find themselves alone. Outside of France itself divided. None of the other Europeans have any stomach for confrontation or conflagration with Russia. If it truly wanted Russia could crush Ukraine but there is no profit in that. They can keep Ukraine under control by economic means. The EU squeezes Russia. Russia reciprocates by reducing energy supplies. That is a lose lose situation. Take American posturing in Europe down a level and you may find a Diplomatic solution to all things. Putin may be a Bogie to many of you but he represents a great deal of the Russian people who just want the respect they are due by Europe and to develop their own Country. Just remember for all the rhetoric Russia has been invaded 12 times and only attacked outside its own sphere of influence twice in its history

It's easy give the people an option to surrender their weapons on a buy back scheme like what happened in Oz. And then declare Illegal weapon ownership a felony.

Trump could achieve this but unfortunately he is a gun lover

Sure. Eezy Peezy.

Then, by default, only felons (and our beloved government who have been accelerating the erosion of our rights under the Patriot Act, et.al.) will have guns.

No thanks.

That is a simplistic idea that works for honest people. When Australia did that yes they bought and destroyed thousands of weapons. Yet Australia is awash with weapons and Gun violence not uncommon. You can take the Guns of the average person but the criminal will retain. NZ too has heavy restrictions on weapon ownership but there was a bust in Auckland a few months ago where 13 Assault rifles (A mixture of New US AR15 and Russian Ak) were seized. These were Gang linked. No matter what you do to regulate Criminals will have a way to arm. Regulation and vetting help reduce random acts like this shooting. But banning ownership Outright pretty much as the UK did just makes more criminals and the black marketeers richer.

It seems now there was only one shooter, an army reserve veteran, who had issues with the police, especially white ones. (So much for all the police triangulation theories and multiple shooters targeting them nonsense...bunch of tossers).

It's also now clear that the police murdered this shooter by blowing him up with their explosive robot toy. The police have allot to answer for another killing of a black American as he was clearly not an iminent threat to anyone at the time he was killed.

Just to kind of quote what I heard the head of Dallas Police say in an interview. The Assailant was armed and threatening to set of IED's . He had refused to surrender to Police although they had tried to convince him to do so. 1/. He was armed, 2/. He claimed to have explosives and to have planted bombs. In what World does he still not constitute an imminent threat. I believe and it is purely my view that the Police in this situation used more restraint than I would expect having 5 of your colleagues kiled by this man. And neutralised him yes fatally but also ensuring no more Police Officers or civilians were killed or injured in the Process. Murder is cold blooded killing. This was a justifiable death of an Armed Assailant

Dallas police chief: "Shooting suspect said he wanted to hurt white officers."

Delusional people come in all shapes, sizes , races and creeds. A very sad day. RIP Victims

Sum Num Na, the Russians love this psycho so let them live with what they asked for.

Yes they seem to like him. They admire he seems to represent manly Russian values.

5 Police Officers dead and two more in serious condition. A sad revenge attack that solves nothing. Encourages copy cats and Vigilante style tit for tats by both sides.

Personally I consider any guy 34 who had sex with a girl under 16 to be a Paedophile. But from a moral point of view having sex at 34 with a girl under 20 to me make you a Predator or Groomer. Myself I like my ladies over 30 its safer. Have met Europeans in Bars who boasted about the young Ones they can get on the Border and told them what sick Pharks I thought they were. No matter where you are you should have some morals. Let kids be kids and 13 is just a little girl

Never heard or seen it. And I drink in Sukhumvit Soi 22 all the time when in BKK

The Guy and his Counterpart across the Atlantic are Genocidal murderers. They tried the Serbian Leader and jailed him. But these Maggots get to plead and hide behind a litany of lies. They are just the same as the man they murdered Saddam. They put him there. Built him up. Encouraged him pt attack Iran. Then dumped and pillaried him when he reacted the way they had programmed him to. Time we cleaned out our Own Garbage before promoting Freedom elsewhere.

Lesson to be learned....don't follow the republican war machine.

The war was illegal and was based on greed by those in power and those who paid the people in power in the USA government.

I just hope Bush and his evil minions have to answer for this as well but I will not hold me breath.

There have been some extra big orders for whitewash place in the USA and Britain. After all never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Bush and Blair spreading enlightenment to an otherwise Darkened World. Whats the statistics for Iraq 180,000 dead millions displaced and a dysfunctional fragmented state. A small price to pay for Liberation.

Why assume that it was Moslems did it? It could have been Jews trying to foment unrest. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's what's going to be preached from the minbar in many mosques worldwide on Friday and in coming months.

Bit difficult to blame a Jew considering they are not allowed anywhere near Saudi Arabia. Saudi does not recognise Israel. In fact, if you work in Saudi and visit Israel you will not be allowed back if they see an Israeli stamp in your passport. Of course, I think you could also have posted tongue in cheek....

It seems I was right. Headline "Medina blast: Agra cleric blames the Jews".

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/medina-blast-agra-cleric-blames-the-jews/1/708091.html

It was not that long ago that Israeli Agents were found with New Zealand and several other Countries passports. While I think a more radical Islamist responsible for the bombing do not rule out the least probable

The guy needs to get a grip...

Might want to start by focusing on the issues.

Comparative analysis and that sort of thing.

History. Some facts. Putin is in fact a Chekist. USA never had a czar. Or a Lenin. Or a Stalin.

And so on...

But you did have a War Criminal Bush as the UK had Blair. : THe facts speak for themselves:

CHILCOT'S UNAMBIGUOUS FINDINGS INCLUDE:

*There was no imminent threat from Saddam Hussein.

*A strategy of containment was preferable to military intervention.

*There was no justified certainty to London's judgments on the severity of any threat imposed by Iraq's WMD.

*Blair was warned explicitly, but chose to underestimate the consequences of the 2003 invasion.

*Planning for managing post-Saddam Iraq was inadequate.

It will be whitewashed. Nothing will happen. It will be revealed that some junior Intelligence officer who will have conveniently now left the Service. Had sent a memo over saying Iraq had Washing Machines and dryers (Shortened to WMD's) which for some unknown reason caused panic in Washington and Whitehall. And this was the reason for the war. Bush and Blair will be once again hailed as heroes.

"Off to the cattle market, Somchai?"

"Yep."

"What route yah taking?"

"I'll pick one up when I get there."

Why the Police not just tell them to Moo Va long

Salvation and sanity finally blew thru the door. Oh No it was a flatulent member of the junta left the loo door open.

I like the idea. Reduces the likelihood of repeat offenders to zero, acts as a strong deterrent, and, especially here in Thailand, will have a significant impact on population control!

There is ample proof in the world the death penalty is not a deterrent on crime.

To the contrary, it tends to amplify the seriousness of any crime.

Also, the death penalty is impossible to repair in cases of judicial mistakes.

In those cases it is not a death penalty but a state authorised murder.

And judicial mistakes are on the rise.

It is thought that 7-10% of the people getting death penalties are innocent.

I understand but 90-93% are guilty. But checks must be put in to protect the innocent. But such a sentence means no reoffending possible. And for some victims and families closure not possible while an offender is in Prison

Absolute Karma

Russia is trying to protect its western borders from NATO aggression. When Soviets placed their nukes 90 miles from Florida the UsofA certainly didn't like it. Why should Russians be happy now to get nato troops placed on it's borders? If nato would try to take on Russia it would get a return swift kickback so nato with their new microscopic Baltic friends would become sweet pussycats again for another 100 years busy with their brexits, frexits, corruption, refugees. Nobody in Russia trusts Western lies anymore.

russia invades other countries like Ukraine and Syria.

so, source of threat is Russia, not NATO. I dont see NATO invading other countries.

it is very normal for countries bordering Russia want NATO coverage after the hostilities of Russia around those regions.

and nobody believes the lies of fascist Putin Russia anymore too.

I am Glad Nato and their Allied Countries do not invade other Countries only promote stable democracies Like Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, somalia , Bosnia . Ukraine such a perfect Democracy. Russia has not invaded Syria they are actually there on invitation of current Regime. Crimea was traditionally part of Russia its status debatable

I have friends from all Nations , all religions and points of view. I do not judge someone on their race or view. But whether they respect others opinions. Some here don,t but resort to those who do not agree with their view of the world are racists. To me no matter what you view or belief if only your view is right you are a horses arse to be polite. Do not judge me until you sit on the right hand of the Creator.

Why are these Palestinians so angry. Israel has only stolen their land, closed their schools, taken their farmland and impoverished their people. If it was us that this was done to we would all be happy and accept it. After all the Jewish people have been persecuted for Centuries and then attempted to be exterminated by Nazis so we understand them. Personally I see no difference between the persecuted and persecutors. It was Israeli PM Golda Meir who said there will never be peace until Our enemies love their children more than they hate us. Perhaps the Israelis should listen to one of their owns words. She was a wise woman. Too wrongs do not make a right. Jerusalem should be place under UN control , demilitarised and declared an International City for all Religions. Israel has the right to exist. And so do the Palestinian people have the right to Nationhood.

Seriously?

So you see no difference between Hitler's Nazi third reich and the modern government of Israel?

Sick,sick, sick.

Why do people hate STRONGER Jews (represented by the state of Israel) so much?

Here's a theory:

“Europe is accustomed to seeing weak Jews that depend on others. In the early days of Israel, when the Jewish State was fragile, it was digestible to Europe. Europeans had a lot of sympathy for Israel. But now, with our strong economy, thriving hi-tech sector, and scientific advances, European sympathy eroded and was replaced by envy.”

...

Bar-Ner, however, is skeptical that Europe will change its course. Being part of a generation that is not afraid to speak its mind, he states his views clearly: “Europeans hated the Jews throughout the centuries, and many of them continue to hate Jews today. It is not written policy and may not even be conscious, but the difficult truth is that Jew-hatred is at the core of Europeans policies toward the Jewish State.”

http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Europes-anti-Israel-sentiment-455846

Comparing any regime with Hitler is sick. Comparing Israel to Hitler's regime is the work of a sick and twisted individual with deep anti-Semitic values

No! Trying to defend Israels persecution of the Palestinians is like justifying than as I am of Celtic descent I have the right to kill Saxons. Two wrongs do not justify as right. It is you that is racist. Me that has taken a step back. I do not justify the murder of any ones children. just do not try to give an alibi to what is obviously wrong. You see a difference, that is because you are an apologist. And I am not a European

I've never understood why Thai ladies with virtually no breasts still wear a bra!

1/. to stop their nipples sagging and 2/. to keep cash in

Why are these Palestinians so angry. Israel has only stolen their land, closed their schools, taken their farmland and impoverished their people. If it was us that this was done to we would all be happy and accept it. After all the Jewish people have been persecuted for Centuries and then attempted to be exterminated by Nazis so we understand them. Personally I see no difference between the persecuted and persecutors. It was Israeli PM Golda Meir who said there will never be peace until Our enemies love their children more than they hate us. Perhaps the Israelis should listen to one of their owns words. She was a wise woman. Too wrongs do not make a right. Jerusalem should be place under UN control , demilitarised and declared an International City for all Religions. Israel has the right to exist. And so do the Palestinian people have the right to Nationhood.