Further Arrests in London Terror Attack

BBC News Live - London: Has breaking news, two more people have been arrested in connection with the London terror attack, a man and a woman both 29 have been arrested on the grounds of suspicion of conspiracy to Murder. 

Lets Get Real:

It is early in the investigation folks, the BBC web site states that the first two terrorists arrested at the murder were known to MI5, thus the question will be asked why did NOT MI5 or Special Branch pick up these two suspects, they are in the Court process and prevent this savage and horrific attack and murder, were these terrorists/suspects lone wolfs, they were not clean skins are they were on the radar, thus these new arrests could mean that there is a wider terror threat and that the terrorists have changed from using bombs to using other Al Qaeda methods to kill and to cause terror within civic society.    The old Al Qaeda structure was destroyed by the Bush/Obama polices in Afghanistan and Iraq, thus we have seen franchise groups develop as those in Africa, and suspected lone wolfs in Boston, of course the Boston case is still open and has a strong Russian connection.  The Police and the Security Services have been very successful in preventing another 7/7, that luck was bound to fail sooner or later, lets hope we do not have any more days like yesterday and today folks, lets our thoughts be with the family and friends of the victim, if we give the terrorists to much PR they win, lets not give them that media air. 

PM Cameron on London Terror Attack

No 10: Statement by the UK PM David Cameron on the killing of a UK Soldier yesterday.  The Speech in full: " What happened yesterday in Woolwich has sickened us all.

On our televisions last night – and in our newspapers this morning – we have all seen images that are deeply shocking.

The people who did this were trying to divide us.

They should know: something like this will only bring us together and make us stronger.

Today our thoughts are with the victim – and with his family.

They are grieving for a loved one…

And we have lost a brave soldier.

COBRA

This morning I have chaired a meeting of COBRA.

And I want to thank the police and security services for the incredible work they do to keep our country safe.

There are police investigations and security service operations underway – so obviously there is a limit on what I can say.

But already a number of things are clear.

First, this country will be absolutely resolute in its stand against violent extremism and terror.

We will never give in to terror – or terrorism - in any of its forms.

Second, this view is shared by every community in our country.

This was not just an attack on Britain – and on our British way of life.

It was also a betrayal of Islam – and of the Muslim communities who are give so much to our country.

There is nothing in Islam that justifies this truly dreadful act.

We will defeat violent extremism by standing together…

…by backing our police and security services…

…and above all by challenging the poisonous narrative of extremism on which this violence feeds.

Britain works with our international partners to make the world safe from terrorism.

Terrorism that has taken more Muslim lives than any other religion.

It is an utter perversion of the truth to pretend anything different.

That is why there is absolutely no justification for these acts…

…and the fault for them lies solely and purely with the sickening individuals who carried out this appalling attack.

Confronting extremism is a job for us all.

And the fact that our communities will unite in doing this was vividly demonstrated…

…by the brave cub pack leader - Ingrid Loyau-Kennett - who confronted one of the attackers on the streets of Woolwich yesterday afternoon.

When told by the attacker that he wanted to start a war in London…

…she replied “You’re going to lose. It’s only you versus many.”

She spoke for us all.

Security services

The Police and Security Services will follow every lead…

…turn over every piece of evidence…

…make every connection…

…and will not rest until we know every single detail of what happened and we’ve brought all of those responsible to justice.

I know from three years as being Prime Minister that the police and intelligence agencies work around the clock to keep us safe from violent extremists.

I watch their work every week. They do an outstanding job.

They show incredible heroism, much of which can not be reported.

They have my staunch support and the support of the whole country.

The point that the two suspects in this horrific attack were known to the Security services has been widely reported.

You would not expect me to comment on this when a criminal investigation is ongoing.

But what I can say is this.

As is the normal practice in these sorts of cases, the Independent Police Complaints Commission will be able to review the actions of the police and the Intelligence and Security Committee will be able to do the same for the wider agencies.

But nothing should be done to get in the way of their absolutely vital work.

After an event like this, it is natural that questions will be asked about what additional steps can be taken to keep us safe.

I will make sure those questions are asked and answered.

But I not in favour of knee-jerk responses.

The Police have responded with heightened security and activity – and that is right.

But one of the best ways of defeating terrorism is to go about our normal lives

And that is what we shall all do. "

Lets Get Real:

This was a fine speech and the PM spoke for all those that support a liberal democracy with tolerance to ALL, and the respect for law and order.   It has been estimated by the experts that the War against Al Qaeda supporters and franchise groups could last for over 20 years, thus folks the incident yesterday might not be the last folks.  The importance this is not to allow the terrorists to win, if we change who we are or take negative actions that cause harm to different cultures then they win, we are British after all, we gave the modern world a liberal democratic system. 

Terror Victim named - London Terror Attack

MOD: Has released the name of the UK Soldier that was murdered yesterday in London by Islamic terrorists, the Soldier was " Drummer Lee Rigby of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (attached to the Regimental Recruiting Team in London). ".  Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Drummer Rigby. 

London TERROR Attack - 22/5/2013

BBC News: Reports in its 7.11pm posting that ITV has shown one of the terrorist  attackers speaking after the attacks.  It should be noted that the BBC has also shown the footage. 

Lets Get Real:

This blog is not normally shocked folks, but both ITV and BBC News showed this footage, the terrorist had blood on his hands, there is something to be said for considering the family and friends of the dead Soldier, would it not have been better to show this footage after a few days, allow the thoughts of the UK to be on the dead Soldier and not his murders.   Developing story folks. 

Terror Attack in London

Telegraph Live - Terror Attack: Reports on the terror attack on a UK Soldier  in London, the articles notes the following on the attack, " 'Soldier beheaded' in Woolwich machete attack.. ".

Lets Get Real: 

This was a savage and brutal terrorist  attack, from reports the terrorists first attacked the Soldier with a car then with knifes etc, after the Boston Bombing one should not be surprised but the vile nature of the attack has taken this blogger back a bit, that something like that can happen on a London Street, just short of a military base.  It is early yet, but the authorities are treating this attack as a terrorist attack, as the terrorists were of Muslim origins and shouted God is Great after the attack.   It will be interesting to see folks if the the terrorists were on the Government radar, were they clean skins, as in not having done anything before when it came to terrorism.  This is a developing story folks, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the dead Soldier, still hard to taken in folks, the threat never goes away. 

The IRS and the Congress Part 2

Guardian: Reports the following on the IRS Tax Scandal, " Lois Lerner says she has 'done nothing wrong' before leaving hearing into targeting of conservative groups over tax status  ".

Lets Get Real:

It was reported last night that Lois Lerner would plead the 5th before the hearing, but what was shocking was the fact that she made the above statement then then invoked her 5th, the Chairman of the Committee had her dead to rights, by making that statement the witness had waved her rights to plead the 5th, this blog is no lawyer, but knows enough law that once a witness makes a statement she or he loses the right to use the 5th and must answer questions. If the witness does not the Committee can site the witness for Contempt of Congress and throw them in jail.   The House Committee should ask her back, and since she made a statement force to answer ALL questions, even if she lands herself in trouble.  One can see that the 5th plea will or should lead the Evening News tonight in the US, this blog will be watching, lets see what, NBC and CBS do with the story, CNN is in the tank for the Obama Oval.  Shows how a great network once a rebel can become part of the establishment.   These networks should be asking why the Obama DofJ is going after Fox and the AP and not them, are they seen as part of the fold and not a threat, your either a rebel news operation or your nothing folks. 

The IRS and Congress - 2nd Term Blues

The Daily Mail: Reports the following the US Tax Scandal, " Lois Lerner, who heads up the Internal Revenue Service's tax-exempt division, plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment.. "

Lets Get Real:

Those on the right will have a field day with this folks, and you know what folks, they should, taking the 5th does not mean guilt, but it will look bad for the Oval, it will give the Republicans the argument that the Obama Administration is dirty, from the Libya, to the IRS, to the targeting of Fox reporters and Executives also AP.   It only needs one of these stories to lead to the Oval for President Obama to have a very fraught 2nd term.  It is the IRS story and the attack on reporters that could really hurt the Oval, the Tea Party groups will be out in force in the 2014 Mid Term, thus the chance of Democrats taking the House is gone, even control of the Senate could be under threat, the elite press will start to go after the Oval because if the Obama Administration is targeting Fox News and the AP, they could be next, also do not discount the terrorists attack on the US Consulate in Libya, that could have legs if it is found that the Oval gave the order not to send support to the Consulate when it was under attack, the actions of POTUS that night are still a mystery.  Also folks the press love scandals, reader read the newspapers and click the web sites, it about getting read at the end of the day folks.