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When is terrorism NOT terrorism

Casper 5/27/25, 1:53:59 AM
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mikesiva 5/27/25, 9:04:51 AM
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In reply to Casper

Exactly!

This morning, when I woke up and turned on BBC News, I heard the police say that they're not treating the incident as terrorism.

My wife turned to me and said, "That means the perpetrator must be white!"

And so it turned out....
Ayenmol 5/27/25, 12:06:55 PM
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The term "terrorism" is used to describe the use of violence against non-combatants to achieve political or ideological aims.
It is a tactic that aims to instill fear and insecurity to influence decision-makers and prompt policy changes. Different definitions of terrorism emphasize its randomness, aim to instill fear, and broader impact beyond its immediate victims.


So can you direct us to the manifesto you were sent, or the interview you conducted?

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) notes that while declarations and resolutions have articulated some distinct conditions and core elements, no standardized definition of terrorism exists internationally. The High Commissioner for Human Rights calls upon States to be guided by the key elements of acts of terrorism provided in Security Council resolution 1566 (2004) and the model definition developed by the Special Rapporteur. As a minimum, terrorism involves the intimidation or coercion of populations or governments through the threat or perpetration of violence, causing death, serious injury, or the taking of hostages


So are you the UK Government or Authorities so as tomake this declaration?

Or just fools who are in a hurry to use any event to push some political or ideological bias?
Ayenmol 5/27/25, 3:55:46 PM
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Car followed ambulance through blocked road, police say
published at 10:32
10:32
Jenny Sims
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Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of the Merseyside Police now says that they believe the driver of the car was able to access the road after following an ambulance that was attending to a member of the public who was having a suspected heart attack.

Access on Water Street, which was blocked she says, was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to that individual.

As with all large events we have armed policing presence throughout the day. There was no intelligence that an incident of this nature would take place - it is not being treated as terrorism.


Itseems to methis dude thought he could take a shortcut through rather than be diverted, then realized he bit off more than he can chew, people thought he was up to no good and came after him, he panicked and ran over some.

If this man was trying to kill people, there would be casualties. Fight or flight took over and they were synonymous.
JahJah 5/27/25, 6:51:21 PM
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In reply to mikesiva

I hate to make light of this, but could you please help grok out. I think it needs a lot of refining.

https://x.com/grok/status/1927261636261212204
Brerzerk 5/27/25, 7:35:16 PM
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In reply to Ayenmol

It seems! Is this your attempt at Monday Morning Humor? You are stating what you want to.be taken as facts based on your loose opinion succored in nothingness? It seems???
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Ayenmol 5/27/25, 7:47:46 PM
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In reply to Brerzerk

Man you have nothing to say. Just hush.
Brerzerk 5/27/25, 9:13:15 PM
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In reply to Ayenmol

Stop posting BS. in one breath you.post a link that declares there's no standardized rule for terrorism then in the next trying to tie men down to the existence of a manifesto as proof the guy is a terrorist. Doan even know when Yuh contradicting Yuhself.
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Ayenmol 5/27/25, 10:32:04 PM
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In reply to Brerzerk

That's what you got from the quotes huh?

Some of you people truly are morons.
Brerzerk 5/27/25, 10:47:00 PM
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In reply to Ayenmol

Sigh! When you see a moron without looking in the mirror always remember, smart and "smart-ass" are different things. You posted BS and want to remain smug.
Ayenmol 5/27/25, 10:55:12 PM
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In reply to Brerzerk

Really? Go read the quotes again....then read it again, and again....until tou get it....

Better yet go check the origin of the word....and notice where it originated.

Also....when thinking of why there is no UNIVERSAL definition pay attention to the term 'described as', that may help....

If that does not work go check Justice Potter Stewart's description of obscenity and his inability to put into words exactly what it means under the law....

Or you could keep on being wrong and showing everyone how truly slow you really are.
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Ayenmol 5/27/25, 11:10:04 PM
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Definition vs Described As
The terms "definition" and "described as" serve different purposes in language and communication.

Definition: A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word, term, or concept. It provides a clear and concise explanation that helps to establish the boundaries and characteristics of the subject. For example, the definition of "description" is "an act of describing; specifically : discourse intended to give a mental image of something experienced".
Described as: This phrase is used to convey how someone or something is characterized or portrayed. It often involves providing specific details or attributes that help to paint a picture or give a sense of the subject. For example, "She was described as having 'fierce blue eyes'".
In summary, a definition aims to clarify the meaning of a term, while "described as" is used to provide a detailed account or portrayal of a specific instance or characteristic.


A little more to help you.....

I may not have a college education, but I know enough to make sense of what I read.

And am not easily bamboozled or led along.
Ayenmol 5/27/25, 11:19:54 PM
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So....when is terrorism not terrorism?

When a bunch of people who fo not understand the origin of a word and what it is used to describe.

Or fail to understand that there are criteria and characteristics that must be in play before one can conclude a random act is in fact meant to terrorize a people or country.
Or stems from some ideological stance that is being perpetrated on the masses.

And some fool who got on the wrong street and fled when a mob pursued him resulting in the injury of others does not meet the bar of terrorism....regardless if he is white, black, yellow or purple.