Oslo bombing

| July 22, 2011

So Norway, which hasn’t done much of anything to anyone was rocked by an explosion outside of one of their government buildings this morning killing at least 7 people and wounding a score. Minutes later, a “Nordic” gunman opened fire at a youth camp run by the Prime Minister’s Labor Party where a reporter says there were at least another score of bodies according to Fox News;

The New York Times says that the Helpers of the Global Jihad have claimed responsibility;

A terror group, Ansar al-Jihad al-Alami, or the Helpers of the Global Jihad, issued a statement claiming responsibility for the attack, according to Will McCants, a terrorism analyst at C.N.A., a research institute that studies terrorism. The message said the attack was a response to Norwegian forces’ presence in Afghanistan and to unspecified insults to the Prophet Muhammad. “We have warned since the Stockholm raid of more operations,” the group said, according to Mr. McCants’ translation, apparently referring to a bombing in Sweden in December 2010. “What you see is only the beginning, and there is more to come.” The claim could not be confirmed.

Here’s their message as translated by Jihad Watch.

The UK Mail says there are more 30 dead at the camp, which is attended by teen age boys.

Category: Terror War

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Everett

I assure you I aint Richter. But you’ll get to meet me soon enough if this meet n greet shit goes down. Should I bring my paperwork too? I’m his buddy from Mankato the one he’s coming out to visit. Originally we were gonna hit Mystic Lake, get shitty, lose a good chunk of dough and then roadtrip it on down to Milwaukee for Steely Dan on the 27th and Diamond Head on the 28th. But now he tells me he needs a battle buddy in case you guys try to play fuck around games with him. JL: Sorry for the fake ip/email, but Richter tells me that you like to get all big brother and even worse that you sell contact info to ranger joes and that doofus with the bumper stickers. Now I don’t mind a man trying to make a buck but my hoopty (thats what I call my vette) aint the kind of vehicle one defaces with sticky bullshit. And whenever I needed boots, I always ganked *ahem* “acquired” them from DRMO. OT: Sorry Im not privy to the drama that you speak of. Richter told me about this place when he requested my presence at the paper show and tell. Now I’m not here for schoolboy taunts. I just wanted to let you know ym boy is the genuine article. Sporkman: I’m sorry bro-seph, but I don’t take orders from some lame ass cook. Do the army (?) a favor and tell your mess daddy to stop ordering Western Omlette T-rats, those shits are nasty and nobody likes ’em. DocB: Sorry man, I got nothing but respect for combat medics. Never had any serious dealings with one my self, but you guys came out with us on every mission and that’s what counts. My step-dad used to say that, I think he picked it up during his time with Americal back in 68. Anyway, he sure as hell didn’t get it from reading Hemingway, he was more of a movie guy. Only books he read related to carpentry and plumbing, maybe auto repair. Anyway, sounds… Read more »

NHSparky

So much for that whole 10,000 Lakes bit. Pfft…Tomahawks will work too…

“Reach out, reach out and touch someone, reach out, call up and just say HI!”

Ya gotta love it when people tell others to bring Kevlar but feel like they need to bring their asshole buddies for “backup”.

Sporkmaster

You do know that I am a medic right? That you claim that you hold combat medics in high regards and then insult me considering that I have gone over 165 missions, and dealing with IEDS, indirect fire and the random pop shot. I have never been a cook or a fobbit in my deployment.

That everything about me that you/Richter has been wrong. Also every claim that has come from you/Richter has come up empty. The CIB, the deployments to Iraq, claims of active service, anything that would provide proof of service. A ERB, DD214, award orders, AKO email, photos, anything.

I have provided my ERB and photos to show what I had done so far. I can provide any additional items upon requests. All I am getting from my questions from Richter and you is more empty claims and more excises.

So are we going see more of same or will you surprise us with something real.

Go ahead and surprise me.

Doc Bailey

Well Sparky, I’ve not heard of any subs going into the great lakes. Maybe you ought to call one of those ASW guys. you know the ones that would fly around above you “kill” you then crack jokes about being back in port in time to take your wives/gf to dinner. they might give you a ride. ha ha

seriously though this thread has kept me in beer and skittles all week.

Everett

Hey there Spork, I didn’t know you were a medic. I only been here a day and half, sorry if I’m not up to speed on who’s who around this joint. Up in 119 you said you had a CAB. I thought that was a REMF award, never though I’d hear of medic with one. Combine that with your handle which is drawn from an eating utensil and you figured for some lame-ass cook. Sorry for the confusion man, I didn’t mean to insult, well I did, but only if you were a cook.

Old Trooper

A CAB isn’t a REMF award, it is for those not in an infantry capacity that engage in direct combat with the enemy. I know several people that were arty types that ended up patrolling the streets in Iraq and engaged in hostile action with the enemy and that’s the type of person that gets the CAB.

As for Richter/DeWald claiming he needs a “battle buddy” to come with him in case I try something……that’s a laugh. Your hot headed battle buddy spent the better part of a day laying down threats against me to include the implied threat of me being shot when we meet, yet now he thinks he’s the one that needs protection.

Mystic Lake? Isn’t Jackpot Junction closer to you down there? If you’re in Mankato, Jackpot Junction is over in Morton, which is just outside Redwood Falls. Went there to see Don Rickels do a show a few years back, excellent show.

If you guys are going to Mystic Lake, that’s real close to me, so, we could possibly work something out to meet at Wampachs Diner in Shakopee (I used to live in Shakopee and the Reservation is partly in Shakopee)? Or, if you like, we can meet at the Ruby Tuesday off 169 there in Shakopee, just South of the horse track (one of my daughters is a bartender there and we could have a coldie while we do the verification)?

Let me know

Doc Bailey

The CMB is VERY exacting in the award criteria. You not only have to be in a medical MOS, but assigned to a combat arms Bde or smaller, must have received hostile fire, and actually TREATED someone. If the Col wants to be a dick about it (as some Infantry Cols are) you’ll have to submit a report that says you were under fire, then a casualty card of who you treated. In the end he may be a dick and turn you down anyway.

Also think about this, many are the HHC infantry that get CIBs, and many are the Engineers, Artillerymen, Cav Scouts, Armor, and MPs that get CABs as well. I think there ought to be a separate award for each branch, but that’s just me.

Richter

Jackpot Junction that brings back memories, I got a DUI there a few years back I know at least 3 other people that have also, people think they can speed on the reservation but the redwood cops hang out right by the reservation line to bag you. I hate those peckerheads.

Richter

I am working on my time line old pooper, I have a court appearance on the 24th and a Dave Matthews Band Concert that whole weekend. But I will fit you in don’t worry you’re pretty little head.

Old Trooper

Wait; is this Everett or Richter talking? I would think that our meeting overrides a Dave Matthews concert weekend, or is it Steely Dan and Diamond Head?

Old Trooper

BTW, Richter, I can at least keep my story straight in my little head. Are you going to be here, or are you going to puss out? You have made excuses, told me where you plan to be and I’m fine with meeting out by Mystic Lake. You say that you are going to a Steely Dan show on the 27th and a Diamond Head show on the 28th, now it’s changed to Dave Matthews (personally, I would pick Steely Dan over Matthews any day); which is it? You have known about our meeting since April. I haven’t waivered and the only change I have suggested was moving it 4 miles away from the original spot, which is easier to get to, and since I’m going to be there anyway, I figured it would save us each time. We’re only talking about 15-30 minutes for the whole meeting, so it’s not like you can’t find the time if you’re going to be running from Mankato to Shakopee, anyway. Hell, our meeting might even save you some losses at the casino! Plus, with taking a half hour out of your gambling, you might be able to save more money for your concert weekend! Woo hoo!

I honestly don’t think you are coming. I see a pattern emerging that would lead me to believe you are looking for ways to get to the hatch. You were full of bravado and descriptions of making me look bad or shooting me, or any number of things, until this past week. Now you are concerned for your safety, even though the only person that you claim made threats against you, won’t be here. Then, Everett comes on claiming that you told him you needed a wingman because you think we are going to try something. Who is the “we”? I’m the only one you have to deal with, other than neutral observers to verify paperwork.

Come clean and just admit you were all hat and no cattle on this.

Doc Bailey

I do wish I could see this. But MN is kinda far from WV. are we expecting some kind of exchange of state secrets or something. I swear this is like a bad James Bond remake. I half expect dark glasses and trenchcoats.

Old Trooper

Yeah, Doc, it seems like it. No exchange of state secrets, just a verification of bona fides. I was called out to prove that I’m a Vet and I told him to prove he is a Vet and holder of a CIB, as he claims. Nothing dramatic, but it turned into that with all the chest thumping, bravado, and threats. He’s the one wanting the cloak and dagger routine. I’m not playing that game, but I will do what we agreed upon and now it’s up to him to cowboy up and keep his end.

We should have a code name contest for this op!

I’ll start:

The rooster crowes at midnight

Richter

When did I say I wasnt’t going to be there? I got some strange wool in Mankato and she wants to see DMB and my Battle is taking about Steely Dan really none of your concerns trooper, I have to make that decision. I will make it happen. I will send you noodle heads a copy of 214 right now if you send me an email.

Biermann

The soup sandwich is authentic.

Old Trooper

” I will send you noodle heads a copy of 214 right now if you send me an email.”

It’s in the “contact us” at the top of the site.

“Originally we were gonna hit Mystic Lake, get shitty, lose a good chunk of dough and then roadtrip it on down to Milwaukee for Steely Dan on the 27th and Diamond Head on the 28th. But now he tells me he needs a battle buddy in case you guys try to play fuck around games with him.”

What part of where he says “we” didn’t you understand?

Nice try though.

Old Trooper

Admit it, you got caught with your weiner in the wringer. The only consistency in the stories, between your rep, battle buddy, and you is your court appearance on the 24th.

If you’re gonna be at Mystic Lake then there is nothing to coordinate. The casino is 5 minutes from downtown Shakopee and closer than that to Ruby Tuesday’s.

Richter

Where did I get caught with my pants down? I dont follow you old pooper. I told my battle I was coming out to do all those things he mentioned in an earlier post, but like I said I have some tail out in Mankato that I promised I would bring to the city for the DMB concert so as you can see I am in a Bros Vs Hos quandry, but either way I will be able to fit you in Pooper.. And by the by I will send Lilyea my 214 but with all sensitive material redacted or covered up.. That should put an end to all this 214er nonsense.

Richter

Oh and for clarification Old Poop head I never said you weren’t a veteran I said you and many others on this site exagerate their service. Go back and check it in the archives. I hate being misquoted!!

Everett

Hey dickhead pick up your phone. Mack went to a lot of trouble to get those tickets, and I’m not going to let you pull this shit over Crystal. That girl already has her EIB, you’d best steer clear of her, but I don’t really want to air that out here. Call me, or pick up your phone.

UpNorth

Inquiring minds want to know, “I have a court appearance on the 24th”, another DUI or possession with intent? Just curious, as most appearances can be handled by an attorney, without appearance by defendant. Except in most felony cases.

Doc Bailey

You know OT, I think Operation DD swap? How about you do it at high noon. Main street. we could Que music from a spaghetti western. Or we could have wires to allow someone to drop in with the requirement that they be mouthing the Mission impossible theme.

If their going to Dave Mathews Band, probably something to do with MJ. you get high from second hand smoke there.

You know John, I would have thought people would have figured out by now the “contact us” link, MIGHT allow them to e-mail the Blogmaster.

UpNorth

Doc, I don’t know how I overlooked it but, it has to be a competency hearing for multiple personality disorder. Look how many have been displayed just on TAH.

NHSparky

Felony charges or competency hearing sound about right. OT, I’d love it if you could snap a little video and post it to YouTube so we could all share the laughs. This assclown makes Kyle Barwan look legit.

Old Trooper

Sphincter in #173: Were you misquoted when you said: “And one other thing, just because you were some REMF in the Air Force reserve for 2 years it doesn’t give you moral authority over every single so called phony soldier case. I am looking at you Old Trooper.” Were you misquoted when you said: “And as far as naming the frauds on this site I can tell for starters that Old Trooper and Doc Bailey are frauds the way they self aggrandize every chance they get. I have a CIB and everytime I went out to the bars I would hear all this over the top “War Stories” from all the pogues, Old Trooper and Doc Bailey and most others don’t stop talking about how they have “seen” so much stuff. It just shows those who talk the most have done the least.” or this: “Old Trooper I don’t have to prove anything to you, I am not the one who goes on this board day after day claiming to be some kind of expert in Veterans issues and an all around bad ass, and I never went after Doc Bailey for not having a CIB I went after the both of you for being full of shit (which you are) The both of you cast judgment on Phony Soldiers when the both of you on this board and at the corner pub exaggerate your service. You have a bullshit agenda and I am calling you out. Just becasue everybody else on this board treats you like some kind of king doesn’t mean I have to. You guys like to bust these phonies because you’re phonies and it makes you feel better.” Does that sound to you like I misquoted you? You said I was a phony, which means you say I’m not a Vet. You say I exaggerate my service, yet there are no examples you can provide. You said this: “Hey Old Trooper, how do you want me to prove I have a CIB want me to email you my DD-214? Want me to come over to your… Read more »

Richter

Hey Old Pooper if you were a REMF in the Air Force Reserve I am pretty sure you would be a veteran, so wise up. Yes you do exagerate your service.

Richter

As for my court appearance if you must know its for driving on a suspended license and in the name of full disclosure upnorth yes I did get a 2nd DUI but that matter was settled already, it was a bullshit DUI really I was sleeping in my car in January and then during the night turned on the vehicle for the heat I got busted that morning. The one I got near Jackpot I deserved I was really drunk.

I really don’t want to hear anyone get on their moral high horse though I am sure I am not the only one on this board who has a DUI. When I entered the Army the old timers used to say if you didn’t have at least 2 DUI’s you weren going to make E7..

I had a hard time with my transition from active duty to civilian life and hit the bottle pretty hard. I took to drink and drink took me to some strange places. But I emerged a stronger person for it I suppose.

Old Trooper

And, how do I do that? Please tell me.

The only things I have said here, or any other place, are the following:

I was Combat Aviation. I can back that up.

I was regular Army. I can back that up.

I was stationed in Georgia. I can back that up.

I am a disable Vet. I can back that up.

I am a Post Commander in the AL. I can back that up.

I have been, and am, again, a district Vice Commander in the AL. I can back that up.

Do you have anything else that I have said, that you consider an “exaggeration”?

Old Trooper

Also, did you not say I was a phony? You wise up. Your story changes faster than your drawers.

Richter

As for multiple personality disorder upnorth you just gave me a good idea for my defense in my current matter if any of you gentlemen would be willing to testify as a character witness let me know. Also I will post a link if anyone wants to contribute to the Richter Legal Fund.

Richter

You speak with a forked tongue Old Pooper I would like to see you produce my “threat” Any Soldier worth his salt know that bring a kevlar means your helmet. I guess combat aviation wore cvc or something.

Old Trooper

Sphincter; why do you do this to yourself? That’s the biggest bullshit line you have told in a while. Everyone knows the implication for your statement.

here is your statement: “Hey ROS, what you call hell I call home. And Old Trooper give me an address for our link up, tell him he will need a kevlar.

Richter OUT”

Now, here are the follow on replies from several people:
“Jacobite Says:
February 15th, 2011 at 12:52 pm

“tell him he will need a kevlar.”

Hmmm, a direct deadly physical threat on top of impersonation? I believe we are well and truly off into Federal offence territory. Thank you Richter, you just screwed yourself but good. 😀 ”

“fm2176 Says:
February 15th, 2011 at 12:55 pm

“tell him he will need a kevlar.”

I think this is about to apply: 18 U.S.C. § 875(c)”

Now, that’s just a couple of people (there are more) that construed your comment as a threat and they are worth their salt as soldiers, even if you think they don’t reach your standard, because I know they don’t think you reach a high enough level. I heard “bring your gear” a lot, but never “bring kevlar”, because we didn’t have a separate distinction for our brain bucket. Nice try, though.

So, see ya here in a few weeks?

Old Trooper

Now, the difference between what you say now “bring kevlar” and what you said then “need kevlar” is very different in meaning. Now, needing kevlar means that I can plan to be shot; right?

NHSparky

So basically, Ri-dickcheese-chter, you’re admitting that not only are you a drunk fuck, but that you 1–don’t learn from your mistakes, 2–STILL can’t follow the rules when you’ve gotten your dick stomped AT LEAST twice that you’ve admitted?

Sorry m’boy, someone as soup sandwich as you certainly doesn’t epitomize the professional NCO you claim to be. The days of the “2 DUI to make E-7” days have long since passed in all the services. STFU, admit you’re a fake fuck, and move on. Personally, were I a betting man, you’re about a 10 percent chance to show at all, and about 100 percent to be so full of shit your eyes are brown.

Oh, and shameless bump. Sunlight is the best disinfectant and all that.

Doc Bailey

HEY I’m full of shit! that explains SOOO much! Can I jump in on the verbal (i guess written in this case) abuse train? I mean if I’m a target I’m justified right?

Well Richter, I knew only one Richter in my time. Awesome guy, sounded like a bad john wayne impression. Got a CIB in DS, and became an MSC officer. you know he actually kicked the gun away from Maj Hassan? I found that out after the fact but way to go Warmed 6! You aren’t fit to lick his boots.

I’m not going to stoop to name calling. I’m not going to display MPD or anything like that. I’ve actually got NOTHING to hide. Yeah I took more than a few Facebook profile photos in my tour. I was bored. Sue me. But most of the photos I took were of my guys. If I talk about my time, I do tend to get hot under the collar. Why? PEOPLE FUCKING DIED. How do you thinks medics feel when they lose a man? Do you think maybe seeing a POS denigrate the uniform that many a good man died in, might piss said medic right the f**k off? Do you think I have patients for people being “cute”? Since you say I’m full of shit would you like MY DD-214 as well? Or maybe I should just send you a copy of the book I got quoted in. Here’s a thought why don’t I put the FUN in dysfunctional and simply show you my bare ass?

I said it before, if John, Zero, TSO, OT, NSOM, Sparky, or any of the regulars I’ve come to respect ask for my bonifides, I will send those documents to them post haste, and not have any hard feelings about it. You? Go snort Camel shit.

Sporkmaster

I remember when Richter said that but I believe he made those comments against me and not Doc Baily

Old Trooper

Spork; he initially said that about me and Doc, then in his next tirade he added you.

Frankly Opinionated

Hey, Y’all see Richter pulling numbers n “facts” out of the air, like here:
“all you have done for the cause is make cheap crap with a 500% mark up to make a tidy profit for yourself. No one has profited more of this war then you have except for maybe Cheney.”
He just did the drooling liberal thing and added a zero to my highest markup of 50%, and went rambling on. Actually, I sell much more, (This is a military/veteran/conservative friendly shop), at 10% markup, even sell a bunch with zero markup, (I take care of my active duty troop friends.), So, you can take anything he says as most likey pure horseshit. About the first post he made at TAH proved that about him. Now he is suggesting that he has some “strange” waiting for him in Minnesota? Strange what? Sheep, goat. Wonder what Obumblerbitch thinks of him running off to “get some strange”? He lies like a rug.

NHSparky

And just in case, to keep things fair in case anyone wants to call me out, I’ll be scanning my 214 and sending it to Jonn and/or TSO should it be requested.

Doc Bailey

FO you have a store? I must have totally missed that. Where is it?

OT/Spork, you know when this thread started I don’t think he knew who I was. I think all my “sarcastic comments” about how super secret squirrel he was being MIGHT have pissed him off.

Frankly Opinionated

@#194 Doc Bailey:
Thanks for asking. There is a link in the center column just under the TAH Archives list. Click in, select a topic, click on it and browse. More than 100% of my profit from sales there, go to my troop support effort. Want something custom, a new design added? I can do it, and I never ever charge for the design workup to my friends.
Off today to Camp James E. Rudder, (Florida Phase of Ranger School), with some riding horses to entertain the Ranger Instructor’s children for a few hours. One of many things that sales in my shop allow me to do.

Old Trooper

Very cool, Frankly. Have fun!

Spork, the reason that you caught Sphincter’s ire was because, as usual, you don’t take no shit. 🙂 Plus all those fact thingies you keep bringing up.

Doc; Let us take care of Sphincter, we’ve got your back. We folks that have been around here know who you are and what you have accomplished and because of that, we will always have your back as well as Spork’s.

I am looking forward to ending this bs once and for all at the end of August. Either he shows and we get records verification, or he doesn’t and we add him to the pile of bloviating butt munches that are no different than Msgt Soup Sammich. I won’t take the word of any of his “friends” until we have our meet and greet. He doesn’t need a wingman, he doesn’t have to worry about anyone playing fuck around with him, because truth be told, he’s the only one playing that game. To be honest, I’m getting tired of it all. There are more important things to deal with and talk about.

What Frankly is doing today is infinitely more important than anything to do with Sphincter. If you get the chance, Frankly, it would be great if you could get some pics of the kids and the horses and maybe Jonn, TSO, Zero, or Spork could put some of them up for us?

Frankly Opinionated

Ol Trooper, thanks for the kudos. And yes, I have a bunch of photos. Kids, Rangers, and those ever present beautiful Ranger wives. I even have a photo of “Keneally Chapel” for the Moatengators who served with him. I will send them to Jonn and have him do what he will with them.
Thank you for your service, then and now.
People think that my membership in the Swamp Rangers is just for the Ranger community. Hell, I get as much out of it as they do. Love to go out there. Those kids today were a hoot. Enjoying themselves on the horses and walking my 112 pound dog for me.
RLTW!