C'mon Sydney, do it the American way

[Bragi]

There were hostages in the chocolate shop when I went to bed. I wake up to find that some have escaped, but others are still being held. Details are limited, but CNN has various War Party spokespeople talking up fear everywhere.

Clearly what's needed now is American-style anti-hostage hostage tactics -- storm the place and everyone inside dies, then interview the "heroes" who safeguard every breath we take, then go live cover all the funerals.

We need a quick and telegenic showdown, urgently, before this story creeps unresolved into the evening news cycle.

[lunasun]

1. tArmed Police Have Raided The Lindt Cafe in Sydney

[DrDan]

2. guess they were awaiting guidance from DU

[Bragi]

3. Way to go. News cycle saved! nt

[MineralMan]

4. That just happened, by the way.

Sometimes, it's the only way to resolve such situations.

[Bragi]

9. Yep, that's the official talking point nt

[magical thyme]

5. they threw in 3 flashbangs, hostages started to flee, they stormed

shots rang out. No confirmation of injured or dead, but 2 carried out.

[B2G]

6. CNN reporting 2 dead, 3 critical

[hrmjustin]

7. 2 dead according to Australian news.

[B2G]

8. What a fucking stupid post. nt