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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 17:15:53 GMT
By now, most of us have heard the horrible news of a terrorist attack in Paris at a newspaper known for it's satirical bend was attacked by three gunmen leaving a dozen or so dead. I was relieved to see that our Parisian friend here has logged in this morning. A sad day for free speech. I trust Kerouac will fill us in some more on this horrible event.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2015 17:30:39 GMT
Desperately sad. My heart goes out to the people of Paris.
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Post by bjd on Jan 7, 2015 17:35:23 GMT
They certainly attacked Charlie Hebdo (the name of the satirical paper) because of cartoons mocking Mohammed. They cried that they had taken revenge for the prophet. 12 dead, 4 seriously wounded. 4 of their most famous cartoonists have been killed.
Since Charlie Hebdo was usually under police protection, on wonders how guys dressed in black carrying kalashnikovs managed to get in. Anyway, it was well-planned and organized.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 7, 2015 18:11:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 19:26:45 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jan 7, 2015 19:39:54 GMT
Fine work, Kerouac. Very fine work.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2015 19:40:24 GMT
Je suis Charlie
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Post by bjd on Jan 7, 2015 19:41:39 GMT
Je suis Charlie
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 19:43:05 GMT
I saw this on Twitter as an example that might speak more clearly to other cultures about the importance of not killing cartoonists.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 20:15:00 GMT
Since there was not enough room on the Place de la République to fit more people, I think that a march was begun to go to the Hôtel de Ville from there, but I went home instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 20:40:17 GMT
Just seeing these photos gave me a chill down my spine. I'm very moved by the strong conviction and sentiment of your fellow citizens.
Je suis Charlie!
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Post by fumobici on Jan 7, 2015 20:47:57 GMT
Thanks k for getting us the timely photos of the protest at Place Republique. I walked by that very building several times last year, chilling to consider.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 20:59:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 21:33:33 GMT
The three attackers have been identified. Just need to find them now.
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Post by questa on Jan 7, 2015 21:59:55 GMT
I am listening to a woman reporter in Paris describing the demonstration that Kerouac2 has so magnificently photographed. It is a weird feeling. Pictures are worth a thousand words...yes, but well chosen words delivered in a skilful manner can add something else to the experience.
Je suis Charlie
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 22:14:41 GMT
I thought that this piece from the Los Angeles Times brought up some interesting points.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 7, 2015 22:46:26 GMT
I'm ashamed to say that I didn't go to the rally here in Montréal. I have a nagging cold and there is a huge flu upsurge, which scares me a bit (freelancer, no income support coverage); moreover, as I'd said elsewhere, I fell and hurt my knee and ankle due to all the glare ice (covered in melted water where I fell) and was using a cane today just in case. The media here are talking of nothing else. These are cartoonists (both in the "editorial" and the "comic" sense that have been icons here for decades. Cabu was Le Grand Duduche and Le Beauf. Wolinski went back even farther and attacked all manner of sacred cows (though some of this pennings would be seen as macho nowadays). People here are very, very affected.
So far, I'm pleased to see the absence of racist reactions.
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Post by mich64 on Jan 7, 2015 23:04:32 GMT
Je suis Charlie.
Thank you Kerouac for sharing these photos.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 7, 2015 23:51:36 GMT
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Post by lagatta on Jan 7, 2015 23:52:12 GMT
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 8, 2015 1:00:47 GMT
Super reporting, Kerouac -- thank you!
My first reaction on seeing your pictures was reinforced further down the page at "not afraid". And that first reaction was how magnificent it is that the French turned out in force into the streets and did not go into some kind of knee-jerk fear and huddle in their homes howling for retribution.
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Post by tod2 on Jan 8, 2015 4:00:52 GMT
This terrible murder has left me stunned. How can such a thing happen in my beautiful Paris... Thank you for your 'on the spot' photos Kerouac. I'm sure we will hear more from your end as the week progresses. Je suis Charlie
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Post by bjd on Jan 8, 2015 7:12:01 GMT
I felt guilty for not going downtown to join the 10,000 people in central Toulouse. It actually hadn't struck me that people would gather like that but I'm glad they did. I'm out of touch not having a twitter or facebook account.
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Post by amboseli on Jan 8, 2015 9:35:03 GMT
Awful, unbelievable, shocking. There are no words to describe this horrible act. Tonight there's an assembly in Antwerp under the motto 'show your pen, it was their weapon'.
#jesuischarlie
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Post by mossie on Jan 8, 2015 10:31:24 GMT
Thank you so much Kerouac for representing us at Republique
Je suis Charlie
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Post by mossie on Jan 8, 2015 10:39:04 GMT
Thank you so much Kerouac for representing us at Republique
Je suis Charlie
Sorry for this second post, Anyport keeps freezing, must be winter
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2015 11:13:26 GMT
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Post by bjd on Jan 8, 2015 12:25:07 GMT
My little Toulouse suburb had a 15-minute commemoration at 11:45 this morning with a national minute of silence at 12. I went even though I just found out about it a short time before and not many people other than municipal employees, but quite a few old people even in wheelchairs, so obviously it's something that really affected people of all ages.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 8, 2015 13:43:23 GMT
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Post by bjd on Jan 8, 2015 15:41:53 GMT
It's not known yet. It apparently started with a control of a minor traffic accident and she was a municipal policewoman (so not part of some important Paris anti-terrorist force). A nearby street-sweeper was badly injured.
I looked at that link you posted last night, Lagatta, and thought how dedicated people were to stand outside when I saw the temperatures posted on the CBC site.
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