What a way to wake up – a call from Amanda, in the car on her way to work, with news that bombs have gone off in the London Underground. <\/p>\n
Aw crap.<\/p>\n
So far, reports are sketchy – as you would expect – and although the initial death toll seems “relatively” low, I imagine it will only go up. What a terrible way to start your day – wherever you are, but especially in London.<\/p>\n
Now the speculation can begin as to who is responsible for this attack. Religious extremists or just some disgruntled worker? It’s far, far too early to tell.<\/p>\n
More thoughts & reactions later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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