Posted on 09/20/2008 2:35:46 PM PDT by 50cal Smokepole
Many people were trapped in rooms of the burning five-star Marriott Hotel in the Pakistan capital after a suicide bomber detonated a large truck loaded with a ton of explosives at the hotel gate, killing at least 60 people and injuring some 200 more. The Marriott, frequented by foreigner and local VIPs and the hotel of choice for American officials, is danger of collapse.
The ceiling of the banqueting hall crashed down on 500 guests at the Ramadan evening meal.
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This happened in IslamIsBad? Who could have guessed?
Sounds like al queda killing terrorists at Ramadan meal.
“The Pakistani president and prime minister were to have attended, but changed their plans.”
That’s the “money” quote. That should tell you all you need to know about our allies.
Sure it wasn’t the Amish? No, they truly are a religion of peace.
How awful! Lord have mercy on all the families who were having their Ramadan dinner there.
If I understand the timing right this report is inacurate. The explosion took place at 15:00 local time which would mean the only people in the restaurants would NOT be observing Ramadan. i.e. not hardcore muslims. Probably very carefully planned, and probably has killed many people from allied nations. I certainly typically stay at a Marriott when travelling overseas. There but for the grace of god...
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