6666 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 You'd think adults would at least look things up before going to protest rather than relying on a face book post for all their information. Unfortunately, however mind boggling the stupidity and desperation of bigots are, there are a hell of a lot of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Quote The journalist who led the Panama Papers investigation into corruption in Malta was killed on Monday in a car bomb near her home. Daphne Caruana Galizia died on Monday afternoon when her car, a Peugeot 108, was destroyed by a powerful explosive device which blew the vehicle into several pieces and threw the debris into a nearby field. A blogger whose posts often attracted more readers than the combined circulation of the country’s newspapers, Caruana Galizia was recently described by the Politico website as a “one-woman WikiLeaks”. Her blogs were a thorn in the side of both the establishment and underworld figures that hold sway in Europe’s smallest member state. Her most recent revelations pointed the finger at Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, and two of his closest aides, connecting offshore companies linked to the three men with the sale of Maltese passports and payments from the government of Azerbaijan. No group or individual has come forward to claim responsibility for the attack. Malta’s president, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, called for calm. “In these moments, when the country is shocked by such a vicious attack, I call on everyone to measure their words, to not pass judgment and to show solidarity,” she said. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Daphne Caruana Galizia, who claimed to have no political affiliations, set her sights on a wide range of targets, from banks facilitating money laundering to links between Malta’s online gaming industry and the Mafia. Photograph: AP After a fraught general election this summer, commentators had been fearing a return to the political violence that scarred Malta during the 1980s. In a statement, Muscat condemned the “barbaric attack”, saying he had asked police to reach out to other countries’ security services for help identifying the perpetrators. “Everyone knows Ms Caruana Galizia was a harsh critic of mine,” said Muscat at a hastily convened press conference, “both politically and personally, but nobody can justify this barbaric act in any way”. Muscat announced later in parliament that FBI officers were on their way to Malta to assist with the investigation, following his request for outside help from the US government. The Nationalist party leader, Adrian Delia – himself the subject of negative stories by Caruana Galizia – claimed the killing was linked to her reporting. “A political murder took place today,” Delia said in a statement. “What happened today is not an ordinary killing. It is a consequence of the total collapse of the rule of law which has been going on for the past four years.” According to local media reports, Caruana Galizia filed a police report 15 days ago to say that she had been receiving death threats. The journalist posted her final blog on her Running Commentary website at 2.35pm on Monday, and the explosion, which occurred near her home, was reported to police just after 3pm. Officers said her body had not yet been identified. According to sources, one of her sons heard the blast from their home and rushed out to the scene. Caruana Galizia, who claimed to have no political affiliations, set her sights on a wide range of targets, from banks facilitating money laundering to links between Malta’s online gaming industry and the Mafia. What are the Panama Papers? A guide to history's biggest data leak Over the last two years, her reporting had largely focused on revelations from the Panama Papers, a cache of 11.5m documents leaked from the internal database of the world’s fourth largest offshore law firm, Mossack Fonseca. The data was obtained by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and shared with media partners around the world, including the Guardian, by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in Washington. Caruana Galizia’s son, Matthew Caruana Galizia, is a journalist and programmer who works for the ICIJ. Her family have filed a court application demanding a change of inquiring magistrate. Investigations into the killing are being led by Consuelo Scerri Herrera, the magistrate who was on duty at the time of the killing. But Herrera had come under criticism by Galizia in her blog. The family’s petition states that they “have no trust” in Scerri Herrera and “do not believe that she can conduct a magisterial inquiry through the seriousness and impartiality that is needed in the search for truth” Earlier this year, during Malta’s presidency of the European Union, her revelations caused major concern in Brussels. MEPs openly called for Muscat’s departure amid a growing scandal involving his wife, a Panamanian shell company and alleged payments from the president of Azerbaijan’s daughter. Muscat, who has been premier since 2013, went to the polls a year early after his wife was implicated in the scandal. He has always denied any wrongdoing and promised to quit if any evidence emerges of his family having secret offshore bank accounts used to stash kickbacks – as Caruana Galizia had alleged. Responding to news of the attack, the German MEP Sven Giegold, a leading figure in the parliament’s Panama Papers inquiry, said he was “shocked and saddened”. “It is too early to know the cause of the explosion but we expect to see a thorough investigation,” said Giegold. “Such incidents bring to mind Putin’s Russia, not the European Union. There can be absolutely no tolerance for violence against the press and violations of the freedom of expression in the European Union.” Opposition politicians claim rule of law has been under threat since Muscat returned Malta’s Labour party to power in 2013 following a long period in opposition. Four police commissioners have resigned under his leadership. The fifth, Lawrence Cutajar, took up his post in August 2016. There have been several car bomb killings in Malta during recent years. While the perpetrators have not been identified, the violence is thought to have been linked to disputes between criminal gangs. None are thought to have been politically motivated. Caruana Galizia was 53 and leaves a husband and three sons. I don't know what's up with those weird gaps, but here's the source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/16/malta-car-bomb-kills-panama-papers-journalist?CMP=share_btn_tw There are a number of people of power who would be upset with the information in the Panama Papers being public knowledge. So it's anyone's guess who's responsible for this... But very sad news for Ms. Galizia and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 R.I.P. She was very brave for shedding some light into worldwide corruption, but sadly when you meddle into such interests you cannot expect to go back to a normal life after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Must have been on to something or getting close. I doubt she was killed out of revenge. There was someone several years ago who was on to something about the US government, I can't remember what lines it was along, something to do with George Bush, but he was poisoned in a manner that meant he'd have a slow brutal death via cancer, his brother or family or colleagues I forgot (I've forgotten nearly all of it), they thought and he thought before the cancer finally killed him that Barack Obama sanctioned his murder. Those left promoting that he was on to something and what it was then started saying the FBI were closing down all evidence of his work. Eventually his work and any history of him and the theory disappeared compleltely from trace online. Now you know I am not one for conspiracy theories but I saw with my own search results this journalist completely disappear from online history over the course of a few months. I'd read some of his work and then it was gone. The google hits against his name were shrinking and shrinking. Someone was definitely erasing him out of existence. I can't remember what to search anymore so maybe it has been rekindled in the lunatic fringe online. His work might be back by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted October 17, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted October 17, 2017 12 hours ago, HoneyNUFC said: Must have been on to something or getting close. I doubt she was killed out of revenge. There was someone several years ago who was on to something about the US government, I can't remember what lines it was along, something to do with George Bush, but he was poisoned in a manner that meant he'd have a slow brutal death via cancer, his brother or family or colleagues I forgot (I've forgotten nearly all of it), they thought and he thought before the cancer finally killed him that Barack Obama sanctioned his murder. Those left promoting that he was on to something and what it was then started saying the FBI were closing down all evidence of his work. Eventually his work and any history of him and the theory disappeared compleltely from trace online. Now you know I am not one for conspiracy theories but I saw with my own search results this journalist completely disappear from online history over the course of a few months. I'd read some of his work and then it was gone. The google hits against his name were shrinking and shrinking. Someone was definitely erasing him out of existence. I can't remember what to search anymore so maybe it has been rekindled in the lunatic fringe online. His work might be back by now. Sounds a lot like the background of Tom Clancy's death conspiracy. But then he's too high profile to erase him out of existence haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Apparently she was also doing a lot of work on the Maltese mafia, so perhaps the motive is a bit less interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Her son is saying she was murdered for exposing corruption: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malta-carbomb/maltese-journalists-son-says-she-was-murdered-for-exposing-corruption-idUSKBN1CM167?il=0 People online who live in Malta are saying that the country has changed a lot in 7 years and has become a mafia-run hellhole. There have been 7 car bombings in the past few years, so I think @Inverted is right that the mafia was probably behind this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toony Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 That's fucking crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 To be honest I’m surprised Nuneaton has a bowling alley it’s a little town stuck between Birmingham, Leicester and Coventry that’s bypassed by the M6 & M69 so has been stuck in the 80’s for 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Any info about the perp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted October 22, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted October 22, 2017 This'll be those Muslim extremists again then will it? Not heard anything, just assuming . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Apparently he used to work there, not full time just tenpin Edited October 22, 2017 by Fairy In Boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 minute ago, RandoEFC said: This'll be those Muslim extremists again then will it? Not heard anything, just assuming . You'd have to be pretty mental to think that. I can't think of the last hostage situation concerning terrorism outside of the Sydney Seige. Not a common MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Spike said: You'd have to be pretty mental to think that. I can't think of the last hostage situation concerning terrorism outside of the Sydney Seige. Not a common MO. They’ve said it’s a jilted ex lover of staff not terrorism it’s been going since 2:30 anyway he’s just probably a desperate loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrator Stan Posted October 22, 2017 Administrator Share Posted October 22, 2017 apparently he was a lone wolf and neighbours said he was a quiet and harmless person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Iraq Iran border earthquick more then 400 casualities so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The hero we don't deserve https://www.bbc.com/news/42032629 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/a-woman-approached-the-post-with-dramatic--and-false--tale-about-roy-moore-sje-appears-to-be-part-of-undercover-sting-operation/2017/11/27/0c2e335a-cfb6-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.html So this woman working with Project Veritas (a right-wing outlet that tries to get misleading soundbites to push bullshit narratives) came forward with a fake story about Roy Moore in an attempt to have a "gotcha" moment with WaPo... and instead is revealed as a fraud and validates WaPo's journalistic vetting procedures. Quote "During the interviews, [Phillips] repeatedly pressed Post reporters to give their opinions on the effects that her claims could have on Moore’s candidacy if she went public." [...] "Phillips also repeatedly asked the reporter to guarantee her that Moore would lose the election if she came forward. [WaPo reporter Beth] Reinhard told her in a subsequent text message that she could not predict what the impact would be." Trying very hard for the soundbite lol. The head of Project Veritas has been convicted of fraud and illegal tactics in his bullshit artistry just last year, so I'm surprised he's allowed to continue as the head of this "media" outlet. The man is a total fraud and so are his employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 bwahhahahahahahahaha! How did he make it out alive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Australia finally passed same sex marriage. Great news and we have joined the 21st century. Fuck the church up the arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Anton said: Australia finally passed same sex marriage. Great news and we have joined the 21st century. Fuck the church up the arse. Congrats mate to you and your future husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, True Blue said: Congrats mate to you and your future husband @Tanksie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 These fires in southern California are pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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