Hotel blasts in Jordan

Via AP:

Explosions hit three hotels in the Jordanian capital Wednesday night, and at least 18 people were killed and 120 wounded. Police said the attacks “carry the trademark” of al-Qaida.

The first blast occurred at about 8:50 p.m. (1:50 p.m. EST) at the luxury Grand Hyatt hotel, popular with tourists and diplomats, and completely shattered its stone entrance. Associated Press reporter Jamal Halaby, who was at the hotel, counted seven bodies being taken away and many more wounded being carried out on stretchers.

A few minutes later, police reported an explosion at the Radisson SAS Hotel a short distance away. Police said five people were killed and at least 20 were wounded in the blast at a wedding hall.

Another explosion was reported at the Days Inn Hotel, and police said there were casualties.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims.

Now, I wonder who will be the first to blame the US?

Update: Latest news is 57 dead, over 300 injured.

Update II: Via Stan at Two Minute Offense, looks like the first to blame this terrorist attack on the US was CNBC, around 4:05 pm ET. I’m so surprised (not). (Hat tip AJ Strata, via the Anchoress) – thanks to Lorica for the heads up)

14 Responses to "Hotel blasts in Jordan"

PCD says:

November 9, 2005 at 3:57 pm

Sister,

Blaming the US for the blasts will be minor to the liberals kvetching about the methods the Jordanian authorities used to find and get information on the bombers. Allah forbid that they be beheaded for their crimes.
MSDL5 says:

November 9, 2005 at 7:14 pm

The first to blame the US? MSNBC did around 5:00. The guest from the Middle East said it was because Jordan helped the US with the War on Terror. 5 minutes later, the anchor said she was quoting him (he was now the previous guest) and said he had declared it was because of the the War in Iraq.

Even in a time of need and despair, the MSM can keep their spin moving.
steve says:

November 9, 2005 at 7:26 pm

The root cause of this entire deal is Israel. And while the Wahhabists are at it they will take out a couple of Kingdoms. Settle the occupied territories issue and the Zionist will feel defeat and everything calms down. Keep playing to the neo-cons and armagedonists and you could keep the wars going for generations or at least until the oil runs out. That world would su(k. Stop the war in Iraq. Peace
Lorica says:

November 9, 2005 at 7:42 pm

Sister, The Anchoress has posted the answer to your question.
Sister Toldjah says:

November 9, 2005 at 8:40 pm

BS, Steve. Stop blaming what terrorists do on something or someone else. Get a clue.
PCD says:

November 10, 2005 at 8:55 am

Steve,

Maybe you should go strap on a bomb and go where the wahabists program you. You don’t want peace. You just want subjugation to radical islam.
steve says:

November 10, 2005 at 10:06 am

There is no excuse for terrorism, any terrorism. Nor is there any excuse for violence or war especially an illegal and immoral war like in Iraq. The Arab nation never accepted the state of Israel. The US unconditionally supports Israel. That leaves the door open for crazy people to blow things up and kill people. They kill us, we kill them, they kill more of us….do you see a pattern? You cannot wash out blood with blood. And in order to have Peace the cycle of violence must be broken. Stop the war in Iraq and break the cycle. Peace
Baklava says:

November 10, 2005 at 11:07 am

Steve wrote, “an illegal and immoral war like in Iraq”

I’ll characterize that opinion as extreme and factually off base. How was it illegal? Which law did it break? How many Senators voted for the use of force Steve? How many countries participated? Are they all in violation of the law that you won’t cite?

Steve wrote, “The US unconditionally supports Israel.”

I’ll characterize that opinion as not factually supported. Bush has condemned actions of Israel. That is not unconditional support. Bush is the first president to push for a separate Palestinian state. Both of these positions are contrary to what Israel would like.

Steve sounded like a terrorist by writing, “That leaves the door open for crazy people to blow things up and kill people.”

Come to the table Steve. Discuss your issue. Don’t feel compelled because of a disagreement that you are justified in blowing things up and killing people. There is no negotiation with terrorists.

Your last few sentences are a wonderment. 9/11 happened before Iraq. The Cole happened before Iraq. The Embassy bombings in Africa happened before Iraq. Your position was the policy of America for decades. Guess what. Things changed after 9/11. And you position of policy is one of those things. We can’t sit and wait for the next building to blow up. We need to try something. What would that have been in your eyes after 9/11?
A Blog For All says:

November 10, 2005 at 11:09 am

al Qaeda Behind Jordanian Bombings

if you want to see the human toll of this bombing, look no further than … a photo of the family that was having a wedding celebration when the Radisson SAS hotel in Amman was bombed. Look at that picture carefully. The fathers of both bride and gr…
steve says:

November 10, 2005 at 4:09 pm

I’ll engage to this extent: you cannot wash out blood with blood. And there is only a small group of militant Wahhabists that attacked the US on 9-11 and none of them came from Iraq. Here are the main players:Zionists,neo-cons,armageddonists,militant Wahhabists,big oil and bush. Did I leave anybody out? Everybody else is a bit player. Trying to shoehorn Israel into Palestine after WWII, although noble, was a stupid idea. And trying to change a 10,000 year old culture was an even more stupid idea. Peace
Baklava says:

November 10, 2005 at 6:43 pm

Steve, I’m beginning to think you are a philosphical, historical, economical lightweight. With all due respect there is a lot of reading you need to do to catch up.

It’s ok to have opinions. But let’s look at this statement, “Trying to shoehorn Israel into Palestine after WWII” There was no Palestine. No Atlas ever had Palestine.

You also wrote, “And trying to change a 10,000 year old culture was an even more stupid idea. Who are you referring to? Islam was born in the 6th century via Muhammed. That was only 1400 years ago.

And if their culture says convert or die infidel, we aren’t allowed to try to say to them no you must co-exist with other people on this planet?

You did a hit and run with the “illegal war” but and I asked you which law was broken. YOu then said you’ll only engage to the extent to say you cannot wash out blood with blood.

OK. Cool Man. Rock on! No need to engage here…. Nobody’s home. Nothing to see..
steve says:

November 10, 2005 at 8:06 pm

Palestine was not a British Protectorate after the Ottoman Empire fell? That’s how the Balfour Documents came into being, right? Gilgamesh and Ur are how old culturally? The only entity on this earth who say “convert or die” are the capitalists. And you better hope that this war isn’t illegal or bush will turn out to be a war criminal. For me, all war is illegal but, then most people pick that part of my rap up right away. How about Zionism, what is your thinking about that organization? Peace
Baklava says:

November 10, 2005 at 9:24 pm

Steve wrote, “The only entity on this earth who say “convert or die” are the capitalists”. That’s a new one. That took brains. I believe in capitalism because the definition of capitalism is – the people deciding who gets what resources. The definition of socialism is the government deciding who gets what resources. Are you saying that it is better for the government to choose who gets what resources? In that type of economy, those who work hard and take risk and have initiative aren’t rewarded. I believe in capitalism. Are you saying that my belief is convert or die? Well. It’s not. So thereefore you are incorrect. If you continue those statements you now know you are incorrect and you’d be lying.

Steve wrote, “And you better hope that this war isn’t illegal or bush will turn out to be a war criminal. 1) The war isn’t illegal 2) I could care less about Bush 3) I care about the truth 4) Your fantasy is evident – it shows you’re obssesive about one person (which distorts your perspective)

Steve wrote, “For me, all war is illegal. Do you know German or Japanese? 🙄 Hope so. It’d be what you needed to know after 1945 given your beliefs (remember you can’t remove the fight and you think all war is illegal).

You asked about Zionism and my opinon. As long as General Motors, Zionists, nuns, members of the union, journalists, Republicans, Democrats, employees of Ford Motor company, greenpeace, PETA, Kaiser Permanente, etc aren’t breaking the law they are free to practive thier religion , do business, make a profit, speak, defend themselves, etc. What is your response to your vague question?
PCD says:

November 11, 2005 at 8:06 am

steve, do you post from a shack in Montana?

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