Militant attack in Nairobi

robfosters · 15 Jan 2019 at 14:32

A Somalian militant group are currently attacking a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi. Situation is ongoing.

Hoping there’s not too many casualties. Live updates https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-46861934

robfosters · 15 Jan 2019 at 15:55

Minusorange said:
It's interesting the psychological difference between the 2 words though, a militant attack doesn't seem as "bad" as a terrorist attack

I always assume militant as terrorist.

robfosters · 15 Jan 2019 at 16:04

StriderX said:
Do you post anything other than vapid *****?

You need to stop attacking peoples comments so aggressively. You’re coming across as a very angry individual lately and it adds nothing to a discussion.

robfosters · 15 Jan 2019 at 17:03

StriderX said:
When the comment deserves aggression for being either utterly wrong or detestable, yet i'll waste my time making a fruitless post about it. What does "Africa is a failed continent" add to the discussion? other than some implicit racism.

It's not even talking about the specific region, the peoples involved (there are thousands of tribes, peoples and what have you) or the political situation. It's just a vague "lol africa" comment that i have a duty to call out.

Nigeria and Kenya are growing behemoths of success, sure it could be better if not for the harsh conditions in Africa, but i still think it should be lauded instead of calling them a failure.

There was nothing remotely racist about that comment. You look for it too hard. You just cannot wait to be outraged.

robfosters · 15 Jan 2019 at 19:04

200sols said:
Well it did inspire Captain Phillips. Great film...

Haha, that was my first thought too.