BREAKING NEWS: Alan Johnston Freed.

2007-07-03 19:17:25

#1

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7210|Cambridge (UK)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle … 267928.stm

BBC wrote:
BBC's Gaza correspondent released
BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been released by kidnappers in Gaza after nearly four months in captivity.
He said it was "fantastic" to be free after an "appalling experience". TV footage showed Mr Johnston, 45, leaving a building accompanied by armed men.

^{(and, for those that demand some sort of comment from me, all I can say is WOOT!)}

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2007-07-03 19:28:21

#2

Ty: Mass Media Casualty; +2,398|7218|Noizyland

These "link to news story" threads fail. If the OP isn't bothered to post a brief synopsis to gain my interest than I'm not bothered going to the webpage to see what it's all about.

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2007-07-03 19:31:10

#3

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6992|San Diego, CA, USA

I thought this was someone important. Gee wiz.

2007-07-03 19:33:11

#4

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7045|132 and Bush

Paste part of the article... upload a graphic to http://tinypic.com/ ... and add an a little insight to spark convo.

Great news none-the-less. We all know the Brits could use some right about now.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2007-07-03 19:36:04

#5

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7210|Cambridge (UK)

Good god. Is the subject line not enough?

Alan Johnston has been freed.

'Nuff said.

^{(OK, OK, I'll update the OP. SHEESH!)}

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2007-07-03 19:38:31

#6

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7210|Cambridge (UK)

Harmor wrote:
I thought this was someone important. Gee wiz.

Why's it not important? Because he's not American?

2007-07-03 19:39:20

#7

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6789|Twyford, UK

Finally got sick of being interviewed, did they?

2007-07-03 20:54:16

#8

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7210|Cambridge (UK)

Well, I can now, having just watched Alan Johnston give his first press conference since his release, say some more.

He appeared to be in good health, was amazingly composed, and spoke of how well he was treated by his kidnappers. He said that from the start they said that there would be no violence against him and that, on the whole, they kept to that promise. He spoke of how he was able to get a radio, listened to the BBC world service, and how comforting it was to be able to hear of all the support and calls for his release from all around the world.

This is an amazing day, not only for Alan and his family but also for Hamas and the Palestinian people in general.

2007-07-03 20:58:11

#9

Sgt.Kyle: Kyle; +48|6927|P-way, NJ

Good news

They know if something happened to him, someone would be on there door step.

2007-07-03 20:59:16

#10

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|7160

glad to hear it... Im sure he and his family are relieved...

Love is the answer

2007-07-03 21:31:43

#11

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6981|Long Island, New York

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Well, I can now, having just watched Alan Johnston give his first press conference since his release, say some more.

He appeared to be in good health, was amazingly composed, and spoke of how well he was treated by his kidnappers. He said that from the start they said that there would be no violence against him and that, on the whole, they kept to that promise. He spoke of how he was able to get a radio, listened to the BBC world service, and how comforting it was to be able to hear of all the support and calls for his release from all around the world.

This is an amazing day, not only for Alan and his family but also for Hamas and the Palestinian people in general.

Definately.

Glad he's okay.

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2007-07-04 00:20:05

#12

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6999

I had been monitoring this story since he was abducted. I never doubted for a minute that he would emerge OK. Fair play to Hamas.

2007-07-04 00:24:54

#13

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7045|132 and Bush

CameronPoe wrote:
I had been monitoring this story since he was abducted. I never doubted for a minute that he would emerge OK. Fair play to Hamas.

You've got to admire a guy who can use "abducted" and "fair play" when referring to the same group .

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2007-07-04 00:26:15

#14

Penetrator: Certified Twat; +296|6952|Bournemouth, South England

Good news, a lot of people here at work had money on he was gonna get killed. Bet his family are so relieved.

2007-07-04 00:33:11

#15

-=]DeatH1337[=-: Member; +51|7078|England

Harmor wrote:
I thought this was someone important. Gee wiz.

Be a different story for you if he was American huh ?

2007-07-04 00:50:29

#16

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6999

Kmarion wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
I had been monitoring this story since he was abducted. I never doubted for a minute that he would emerge OK. Fair play to Hamas.
You've got to admire a guy who can use "abducted" and "fair play" when referring to the same group .

The fuck you talking about? He wasn't abducted by Hamas!

2007-07-04 00:51:47

#17

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6999

Penetrator_01 wrote:
Good news, a lot of people here at work had money on he was gonna get killed. Bet his family are so relieved.

Bad things don't generally happen to westerners in Palestine, unless they decide to tangle with an Israeli bulldozer (...Rachel Corrie...).

2007-07-04 00:58:12

#18

golgoj4: Member; +51|7218|North Hollywood

CameronPoe wrote:
Penetrator_01 wrote:
Good news, a lot of people here at work had money on he was gonna get killed. Bet his family are so relieved.
Bad things don't generally happen to westerners in Palestine, unless they decide to tangle with an Israeli bulldozer (...Rachel Corrie...).

heh, i'll take my chances from here. I have no doubt my pesky liberal ways would piss off someone. It seems to be a natural talent...

2007-07-04 00:59:03

#19

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7045|132 and Bush

CameronPoe wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
I had been monitoring this story since he was abducted. I never doubted for a minute that he would emerge OK. Fair play to Hamas.
You've got to admire a guy who can use "abducted" and "fair play" when referring to the same group .
The fuck you talking about? He wasn't abducted by Hamas!

Obviously my insinuation eluded you, as did my light hearted poking fun comment. I am aware of the difference.
Nice colors though.

^{Sasson Nuriel was draped In Hamas
colours before his death}

tone + forums = fail

Xbone Stormsurgezz

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