tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post5226149881607067740..comments2023-12-04T10:18:10.776+08:00Comments on The Wise Old Owl: More on the Manila Hostage KillingsUnk Dickohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-2865618126843604362010-09-01T10:46:27.932+08:002010-09-01T10:46:27.932+08:00I suppose 3 mins include securing the whole plane;...I suppose 3 mins include securing the whole plane; the four? jokers were finished in 30s.<br /><br />SQ117 was a textbook example of hostage rescue done right; Manila one was the opposite.Icemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174805596607457468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-31696031306826749072010-08-31T18:44:07.423+08:002010-08-31T18:44:07.423+08:00I think it was in seconds if I'm not mistaken....I think it was in seconds if I'm not mistaken. Icemoon may be right.<br />All S'poreans felt a great sense of pride by the unheard of success of our own Commandos.<br />Btw, I just might have the original news clipping on that saga.<br />Will locate and share it soon.Unk Dickohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-16875079587975849862010-08-31T17:12:25.574+08:002010-08-31T17:12:25.574+08:00Thanks Icemoon. I recall one of the SAF Commando ...Thanks Icemoon. I recall one of the SAF Commando friend telling us that after the "break-in" into the aircraft via the plane door, it was all over in 3 mins. 30 mins including FUP? Still better than 10 hours FUP right? If I count the storming including using that sledgehammer, I dont call that storming the bus.peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-53775690226042781822010-08-25T18:30:15.507+08:002010-08-25T18:30:15.507+08:00Peter, the actual storming of SQ117 was only 30s, ...Peter, the actual storming of SQ117 was only 30s, not 3 mins.<br /><br />It is unbelievable if the Filipino cabinet was watching the drama unfold in their hideout (remember Donald Tsang couldn't contact Aquino) and they just sat back, nobody took charge or tried to put things right. Anyone could see on TV the situation was not very right, much less their politicians. Aquino and his cabinet must account for their actions during the 10 hours.<br /><br />I think because of their internal turmoil (fighting maoist and muslims), the politicians are desensitized already.<br /><br />Agree with Unker Dicko the C3 was horrible. My condolences to the victims.Icemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174805596607457468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-4913573314497720262010-08-25T17:04:50.864+08:002010-08-25T17:04:50.864+08:00Uncle Dicko,
I happen to visit the blog of Ewen B...Uncle Dicko,<br /><br />I happen to visit the blog of Ewen Boey : Fit to Post and was surprised and shocked at the "war of words" between fellow Singaporeans and Filipinos under their 'comments'. So far, 391 comments. <br /><br />Ref: http://sq.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/24/growing-fear-of-backlash-following-manila-hostage-debacle/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-79433219472877662682010-08-25T16:04:08.858+08:002010-08-25T16:04:08.858+08:00Agree!
Everything that should be DONE PROPERLY in ...Agree!<br />Everything that should be DONE PROPERLY in such a hostage situation...they did not do.<br />Everything that should be AVOIDED in such a crisis...THAT THEY DID FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE.<br />The Filipinos may not realise it yet. They have written an online best seller manual of " The 3 stooges method of tackling a hostage crisis."<br />And it's free!<br />Just click and watch!<br />On a serious note, I'm most saddened for the poor victims and their family.Unk Dickohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050766265321887439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249019585569184552.post-35057766014603369172010-08-25T13:35:32.898+08:002010-08-25T13:35:32.898+08:00Did you observe that the Filipino police force has...Did you observe that the Filipino police force has a problem? All those who took part in the rescue mission were so fat (XXX size at least), thick shoulders and big arse and I saw many had problems walking a straight line. I saw many policemen were scared for their lives - many took cover (behind the shield) and pretended to move sluggishly. You dont find this with in Thailand for sure.<br /><br />Commonsense tells one that when the police stay so close beside the bus for 10 hours and using sledge hammers to break the "laminated glass", this mission already failed. Remember when our SAF Commandos (before the days they had this SPF SWAT team)stormed the SQ hijacked aircraft in just 3 mins and they stood "miles away from the aircraft"?<br /><br />This is really bad publicity for the police law enforcement agency.peternoreply@blogger.com