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Terrorist attack on Sochi, could it happen?

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PowFun
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Just really confused about how the Russians are running security over there. Several sources claim that its just really chaotic. Even accommodation for athletes and the public are not going well even now. Just imagine when the masses gather and things get really crowded. I've seen pictures and read stories of how bad things are now, and with the games starting in only 2 weeks!? Personally I don't think it looks one bit promising. Just hope they will take some serious precautions.
Jan 25 2014 1:10AM
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Vincenzo
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Jan 25 2014 1:15AM
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Vincenzo
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To be real tho, I think after the media coverage and all, security will be pretty tight! Hope nothing bad happens.
Jan 25 2014 3:36PM
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corona
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well I personally would not want to be there. when a bunch of Chechnyans say they're going to blow some shit up, you take that very very seriously. They're a group of people who don't talk out their asses and have some serious hate for the Russians. Almost guaranteed they'll try something. Fingers crossed it gets thwarted.
Jan 25 2014 3:42PM
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TotalNan
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Yes, honestly it could happen but my fingers are crossed that nothing does. I sure won't be making an appearance. The US is sending warships to be on standby to evacuate American athletes and diplomats in case of an incident.
Jan 25 2014 3:46PM
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Jaggy_Snake
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Could it happen? Yes, same as it could happen anywhere. Will it happen? Most likely not.
Jan 25 2014 5:26PM
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Schwags
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If it could happen in Salt Lake City it could happen anywhere. I imagine it being super dangerous in Sochi relative to other venues. Also there has been multiple attacks very recently and they currently looking for a suspect in the area.
Jan 25 2014 5:40PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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The KGB probably executed or imprisoned anybody who could potentially be even slightly related to any sort of issue with the olympics. they're the shoot first kind of guys.
Jan 25 2014 7:09PM
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Mag
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This.

If they really wanted it to happen, they easily could though.
Jan 25 2014 7:29PM
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Mag
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... but I mean c'mon, why a winter Olympics other than to get at people outside Russia.
Jan 25 2014 7:30PM
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theabortionator
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Yes let's let the dramatic hype train of OMG WHAT IF run free.


Yes something bad can happen pretty much anywhere.


WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 25 2014 7:38PM
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liftedresearcher
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i dont think the usa or canada would be sending athletes if they thought it was that dangerous.
Jan 25 2014 8:50PM
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thejackal1177
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My personal opinion is if they REALLY wanted to do something like that, they would do it without warning or without publicizing it.
Jan 25 2014 8:58PM
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Tent
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exactly this
Jan 25 2014 10:29PM
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SFBv420.0
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it aint gonna happen on skis
can ya cybernanny yet another o limp dicks thread to nsg
Jan 25 2014 10:42PM
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joshua
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Well, I think that having representatives from many, many countries in the world, all in one city, in one of the sketchiest countries in the world, with a terrorist group making threats, I'd say the risk is probably worth discussing.
Jan 25 2014 11:56PM
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saskskier
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Since when is Russia 'one of the sketchiest countries in the world'? On the Quality of Life Index, they are rated 64 out of 68. There are 194 countries in the world which means there are 126 countries that don't even make it on that list. This means according to the numbers, there are plenty of places in this world that are worse to be in than Russia.

Yes, it's sketchy, but if it's like the rest of the world, that depends on where you go and what you're doing. The same thing could be said about going to ANY city in North America.

Could terrorists attack? Yes, but if 9/11 taught us anything, it's that it can happen anywhere, any time and there isn't a whole lot we can do to stop it.

My bet is when it's all said and done, Sochi will be another typical Olympics without any extra excitement.
Jan 26 2014 12:41AM
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7-3instacall
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So, here is what I predict.
since it's the olympricks. Russia decided that there would be 1 cop for every 6 non-cop person in sochi.
Now you guys can imagine how many cops that makes. like a lot.
but where do they take these cops? my guess is they are taking them from other places in russia.
So, If I were a terrorists that hates russia, I'd just fuck shit up somewhere far from Sochi where defense is weak.
Now if I hated everyone I'd blow up sochi.
kinda happy not to be going
Jan 26 2014 9:14AM
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Turkelton
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Gus "Hop on the bus" is now Gus "get in the chopper"
Jan 26 2014 9:34AM
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Alakazam
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If anything does happen, it will be at the opening ceremony.
Jan 26 2014 10:16AM
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slav_slayer
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no

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Jan 26 2014 10:22AM
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P_Doze
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it happened in Atlanta. and now i feel old.
Jan 26 2014 10:37AM
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corona
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Glad you're not running the event. If Chechen militant groups say they're going to attack, you bloody well prepare for an attack.

There's a reason the US parked a couple war ships off the coast.



Lets put it this way:

If you were a cop and a known murderer escaped from prison and called you saying "this Friday I'm going to come and kill your family" you're not going to just ignore it and think "yeah but something bad can happen anywhere so I'm not going to do anything about it".
Jan 26 2014 11:05AM
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theabortionator
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Glad you don't work for a news network.


And come on bro, that's the best example you've got?


And the US will park war ships off the coast of anywhere because 'MURCA
Jan 26 2014 7:38PM
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corona
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the best example I've got of what?

of attacks Chechens have done against Russia?


I'm sure you remember hearing about the hostage situation in the theatre in Moscow not too long ago. That's pretty much what I'd be worried about. They're capable, willing, have the determination and drive, and have also said that something will happen.


It's completely idiotic to blow those people off like they're all bluffs. They don't fuck around. How many people got killed in that hostage taking? It wasn't the average US school shooting with a few dead. It was well over a hundred.

Jan 26 2014 8:13PM
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corona
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also if nothing happens, it won't be for lack of trying. And if the Russian security thwarts it like they most likely will, we won't hear a peep about it.
Jan 26 2014 8:14PM
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funkynuggz
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hope they take out Goepper and Kenworthy
Jan 26 2014 10:03PM
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Big.Bird
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good thing this shit didnt go down
Feb 23 2014 6:30PM
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Ribss.
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guarantee this is exactly what happened.
Feb 23 2014 6:40PM
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freestyler540
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No, it will never happen. Russia is a semi-authoritative, totalitarian country. Since people have less rights and freedom, the militairy and police and arrest and detain any possible threat without having the approval of a fully democratic state. The money has been spent on salaries and surveillance equipment. Of course, some has to go to politicians and businesses.
Feb 23 2014 9:05PM
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Dustin.
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The Olympics are over dude.
Feb 23 2014 9:08PM
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