Hats off to the US Marines !!!

[Limoles]

... but how many understand origin of the animosity toward France , as a former aggressor and Morocco occupier ? It's important to emphasize , that hate is the fruit of violence and injustice and can be held in victims minds for a long time. Unfortunately many thinks , that retaliation in any form can cure mutual odium . Since open battle has limitations , terrorism will remind us , that war doesn't end in formal , or political agreements . This can apply to all enemies , who are unable to forgive and forget . There is no formula of "submissive peace" , so wouldn't be better do not target others in the first place ?

"The French conquest of Morocco took place in 1911 in the aftermath of the Agadir Crisis, when Moroccan forces besieged the French-occupied city of Fez. Approximately one month later, French forces brought the siege to an end.

On 30 March 1912, Sultan Abdelhafid signed the Treaty of Fez, formally ceding Moroccan sovereignty to France, which established a protectorate.

On 17 April 1912, Moroccan infantrymen mutinied in the French garrison in Fez. The Moroccans were unable to take the city and were defeated by a French relief force. In late May 1912, Moroccan forces unsuccessfully attacked the enhanced French garrison at Fez. The last aftermath of the conquest of Morocco occurred in September 1912 when French colonial forces under Colonel Mangin defeated Moroccan resistance at the Battle of Sidi Bou Othman".

[RickJ]

... but how many understand origin of the animosity toward France , as a former aggressor and Morocco occupier ? It's important to emphasize , that hate is the fruit of violence and injustice and can be held in victims minds for a long time. Unfortunately many thinks , that retaliation in any form can cure mutual odium . Since open battle has limitations , terrorism will remind us , that war doesn't end in formal , or political agreements . This can apply to all enemies , who are unable to forgive and forget . There is no formula of "submissive peace" , so wouldn't be better do not target others in the first place ?

"The French conquest of Morocco took place in 1911 in the aftermath of the Agadir Crisis, when Moroccan forces besieged the French-occupied city of Fez. Approximately one month later, French forces brought the siege to an end.

On 30 March 1912, Sultan Abdelhafid signed the Treaty of Fez, formally ceding Moroccan sovereignty to France, which established a protectorate.

On 17 April 1912, Moroccan infantrymen mutinied in the French garrison in Fez. The Moroccans were unable to take the city and were defeated by a French relief force. In late May 1912, Moroccan forces unsuccessfully attacked the enhanced French garrison at Fez. The last aftermath of the conquest of Morocco occurred in September 1912 when French colonial forces under Colonel Mangin defeated Moroccan resistance at the Battle of Sidi Bou Othman".

What the hell are you talking about?French terror to Algerians in the 50's? Is this an attempt by you to explain an Algerian terrorist? wow...talk about bend over backwards.


BTW SEMPER FI oorah

[Limoles]

What the hell are you talking about?French terror to Algerians in the 50's? Is this an attempt by you to explain an Algerian terrorist? wow...talk about bend over backwards.


BTW SEMPER FI oorah

This guy was Moroccan - not Algerian . Read the story and recognize the facts , so learning wouldn't hurt .

[Ridlikhel]

This guy was Moroccan - not Algerian . Read the story and recognize the facts , so learning wouldn't hurt .

Thought this post was about a job well done.

Great work !!

[RickJ]

This guy was Moroccan - not Algerian . Read the story and recognize the facts , so learning wouldn't hurt .

I got that-YOU brought up Algeria- I was wondering what your post was about; especially in light of the fact that the OP was nothing about Algeria, Morocco or Timbucktoo...it was about a group trained to run towards the threat. learning context wouldn't hurt.

[stroguy]

I got that- I was wondering what the post I referred to was about; especially in light of the fact that the OP was nothing about Algeria, Morocco or Timbucktoo...it was about a group trained to run towards the threat. learning context wouldn't hurt.

Rick, you will have better luck talking to a wall. Save your oxygen. Great job Marines, Air Force or any soldiers of democracy and freedom as the OP was trying to celebrate. Death to all that will terrorize our way of life by targeting innocent civilians. Put on a uniform and come stick your nose in our profession.

[RickJ]

Rick, you will have better luck talking to a wall. Save your oxygen. Great job Marines, Air Force or any soldiers of democracy and freedom as the OP was trying to celebrate. Death to all that will terrorize our way of life by targeting innocent civilians. Put on a uniform and come stick your nose in our profession.

!!

[Limoles]

Thought this post was about a job well done.

Great work !!

Thanks . All those brutal acts around the world ( as we condemn and dis-aprove ) comes from the "Psychology of Liberation" , which have deeper roots in history of : oppressions , colonization , senseless killings , pre-empty wars , exploitation - so create counter effect , known as a retaliation syndrome . Don't ask me , how to prevent it ? The "killing gene" can be found in any person's motivated mind , transformed to the mental disorder , usually ended in bloody violence .

Again - Glory to Americans , who prevented further development of this terrorist attack !

[ths61]

Whelp... doesn't appear they were Marines...

Two of the American men who overpowered the gunman, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos, are members of the Air Force and the National Guard respectively.

See link below:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34023361

Thanks for the update and correction.

CNN is reporting the shooter has a known history with the European counterterrorism authorities and French police.

2 members of U.S. military stop Islamist attacker on train in Belgium

... the gunman, a Moroccan national, was on the radar screen of European counterterrorism agencies for his radical jihadist views, the European counterterrorism official said.

A second security source told CNN the gunman was known by French intelligence. The official said it appeared the gunman was sympathetic to ISIS, but a full determination on his specific loyalties had yet to be reached. ...

[stroguy]

Thanks for the update and correction.

CNN is reporting the shooter has a known history with the European counterterrorism authorities and French police.

2 members of U.S. military stop Islamist attacker on train in Belgium

... the gunman, a Moroccan national, was on the radar screen of European counterterrorism agencies for his radical jihadist views, the European counterterrorism official said.

A second security source told CNN the gunman was known by French intelligence. The official said it appeared the gunman was sympathetic to ISIS, but a full determination on his specific loyalties had yet to be reached. ...

We should have known better. To borrow a line from Dirty Harry...........'Anybody can tell it wasn't MARINES. How? Because he looks too damn good.'