OT, Should we be concerned about safety in Sochi?

[sabresfaninthesouth]

No love for Greenland ?

They're officially part of Denmark, so they're included by default

 

[forty_three]

Detroit And Baltimore should make a joint bid to host the games. The could build a nice Olympic village midway between in Cleveland.

That would be the safest thing to do.

I can be on board with this, provided we house the press in Flint, MI.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

"Many of the 120,000 persons expected to visit the Olympics do not realize that they are walking into what effectively is a war zone."


Attacks show Sochi Olympics under grave threat - CNN.com

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

If they weren't on high alert prior to these events, Boss, they should be now. I hope the Games go off without a hitch and no blood is spilled.

They better take all caution to protect all athletes, from all sports.

 

[awaz]

They better take all caution to protect all athletes, from all sports.

dont forget the spectators too.. i'm definitely nervous about it, i didn't know it was so bad there.

 

[Comeds]

Guys, they have bi-athletes there. All will be well

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

From what I've heard/read the Olympic Village should be well protected, as well as Sochi. It's everything else in Russia which will be left vulnerable.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Have to believe they will try and attack Sochi though during the games. Most of these terrorists don't care who or how many they kill, including themselves.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Have to believe they will try and attack Sochi though during the games. Most of these terrorists don't care who or how many they kill, including themselves.

True but if you go by Sun Tzu, better to attack the vulnerable places first. Then again, IDK if the terrorists go by Sun Tzu.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Have to believe they will try and attack Sochi though during the games. Most of these terrorists don't care who or how many they kill, including themselves.

heard talk 1 of these jihadist lieaders say they want to kill as many western infidels as possible ... oh hey ... olympics are coming

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

This is going to be dangerous, so scary.

I really hope nothing happens. So many people in danger.

 

[forty_three]

True but if you go by Sun Tzu, better to attack the vulnerable places first. Then again, IDK if the terrorists go by Sun Tzu.

Everyone goes by Sun Tzu.

Going on Surprise and knowing the enemy, they would be foolish to attack Sochi. Russia is looking out for it and dedicating massive resources to it.

Somewhere else in Russia though? Yeah. Something's gonna get hit.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Everyone goes by Sun Tzu.

Going on Surprise and knowing the enemy, they would be foolish to attack Sochi. Russia is looking out for it and dedicating massive resources to it.

Somewhere else in Russia though? Yeah. Something's gonna get hit.

I agree, would make more sense to attack the rest of Russia than to attack Sochi.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

"Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected."

"You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended."

The Doobster thinks Sochi will be fine, it's the rest of Russia that should live in fear.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

the security measures that russia are taking (ie not allowing unauthorized vehicle traffic into a 100 km zone around Sochi starting 1 month prior to the Olympics beginning) are overwhelmingly telling

they know the terrorists want to make a splash on the international level

 

[awaz]

"Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected."

"You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended."

The Doobster thinks Sochi will be fine, it's the rest of Russia that should live in fear.

the security measures that russia are taking (ie not allowing unauthorized vehicle traffic into a 100 km zone around Sochi starting 1 month prior to the Olympics beginning) are overwhelmingly telling

they know the terrorists want to make a splash on the international level

i agree w/ jstew.. they might attack the rest of russia too, and with more success.. but worldwide terror is achieved by hitting major events with lots of coverage. if they're trying to make a statement, they will try to attack the olympics.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

you can quote the art of war all you want ... this aint war ... its terrorism ... its all about achieving maximum fear on a global level ... hitting other parts of russia wouldnt be the end goal

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

i agree w/ jstew.. they might attack the rest of russia too, and with more success.. but worldwide terror is achieved by hitting major events with lots of coverage. if they're trying to make a statement, they will try to attack the olympics.

But do they really need to attack Sochi to make a splash? I think attacking any attack on Russia during the Olympics will make a splash on the international scale. An attack on Sochi would make the biggest splash but attacks on Moscow, St. Petersburg, etc. would make quite the splash as well, plus it would be easier right now.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

you can quote the art of war all you want ... this aint war ... its terrorism ... its all about achieving maximum fear on a global level ... hitting other parts of russia wouldnt be the end goal

It doesn't just apply to war tho. It pretty much applies to all forms of competition.

 

[Comeds]

It doesn't just apply to war tho. It pretty much applies to all forms of competition.

And lovemaking.