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Lawyer who helped subdue Sydney stabbing suspect with chair breaks silence


Following the stabbing attack in Sydney's CBD that left a woman dead and another injured, attention has turned to the brave civilians who subdued the knife-wielding suspect using a cafe chair and milk crate.

Two days after the rampage, the Sydney lawyer, initially labelled "chair man" after footage emerged of him clutching the chair as he wrangled the alleged attacker, has now broken his silence.

John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise on Thursday morning on the advice of a friend after a day of "people inhabiting my building and hounding me".

He said he had "no option" but to intervene on Tuesday when he saw the knife-wielding assailant and believed he was witnessing a terrorist attack.
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Gordon wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 5:07pm:

John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise ...

Why John, why?   :(

its what brave people do without thinking...

others stand around with their mobiles and then others run away....

well done Sydneysiders...  well done...

at 64  I wouldnt blame him had he run the other way.

cods wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 5:44pm:

its what brave people do without thinking... others stand around with their mobiles and then others run away.... well done Sydneysiders...  well done... at 64  I wouldnt blame him had he run the other way.

Some people find it very hard to run, many find it easy and age has little to do with it. The fight/flight reaction is not evenly distributed in the population.

"Which retard?"

cods wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 5:44pm:

its what brave people do without thinking... others stand around with their mobiles and then others run away.... well done Sydneysiders...  well done... at 64  I wouldnt blame him had he run the other way.

Yes, a very brave man.

He deserves our thanks.

But why the hell did he go on Sunrise?   ::)

Aussie wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 7:04pm:

"Which retard?"

I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand.

Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not.

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:11pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not.

What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap?

Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline?

We need more brave people to fight the terrorist plague.

Aussie wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:17pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline?

As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM.

You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you.

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:25pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you.

Don't pull that poo on me Set.

I said:

"Yes, a very brave man.

"He deserves our thanks."

Your lie says an awful lot about you.

You are beneath contempt.

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:42pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt.

Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement.

Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments?

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:52pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:42pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt. Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement. Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments?

So do I.

I kinda gave it away when I said:

"Yes, a very brave man.

"He deserves our thanks."

I hope you're acting this stupid, because if you're not, it's a real worry.

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As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers.

Well...they clearly do.


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There are very few drinks even sold in glass.

Very few, ey.  Not....NONE?


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As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM.

Yes, your incessant carping both in open and via PM, I ignored, for one simple and obvious reason which is likely beyond you.


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You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you.

There you go yet again.....thinking there is a hand grenade lobbed.  It is obvious...why did the Lawyer allow himself to be commercialised on national TV?  How come you could not work that out?

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 8:55pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:52pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:42pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt. Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement. Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments? So do I. I kinda gave it away when I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." I hope you're acting this stupid, because if you're not, it's a real worry.

I'm more questioning your:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 5:10pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:07pm: John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise ... Why John, why?   :(

As if it makes much difference to what media he spoke to. If you read my responses it was to the fact the particular media he spoke to was the problem, or questionable in your eyes. I'm still curious as to why pointing that out makes me below contempt.

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:00pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:55pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:52pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:42pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt. Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement. Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments? So do I. I kinda gave it away when I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." I hope you're acting this stupid, because if you're not, it's a real worry. I'm more questioning your: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:10pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:07pm: John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise ... Why John, why?   :( As if it makes much difference to what media he spoke to. If you read my responses it was to the fact the particular media he spoke to was the problem, or questionable in your eyes. I'm still curious as to why pointing that out makes me below contempt.

You said I was "trying to diminish his actions/motive".

I wasn't, and that's obvious to anyone reading this thread.

You used to be a decent guy, Set.

I don't know what happened to you, but I don't like it.

Now you're no better than the likes of The Mechanic, Valkie, et al.

I won't be replying to you any further in this thread, just so you know.

It starts here Setanta.


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That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you.

It was never about his choice of Media......or diminishing what he did.  It was that he even allowed himself to be commercialised by the media.

Some more parrots just dropped dead off trees.

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:05pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:00pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:55pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:52pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:42pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt. Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement. Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments? So do I. I kinda gave it away when I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." I hope you're acting this stupid, because if you're not, it's a real worry. I'm more questioning your: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:10pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:07pm: John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise ... Why John, why?   :( As if it makes much difference to what media he spoke to. If you read my responses it was to the fact the particular media he spoke to was the problem, or questionable in your eyes. I'm still curious as to why pointing that out makes me below contempt. You said I was "trying to diminish his actions/motive". I wasn't, and that's obvious to anyone reading this thread. You used to be a decent guy, Set. I don't know what happened to you, but I don't like it. Now you're no better than the likes of The Mechanic, Valkie, et al. I won't be replying to you any further in this thread, just so you know.

I still am, always have been. Actions/motive is a choice. You and Aussie are having a go at him for his motive it seems now in speaking to Sunrise. I don't watch it for reasons you are probably well aware and one of the reasons I don't do TV anymore, but it is popular. It's understandable that he would.

I'm still curious as to why I'm beneath contempt. That's a pretty harsh judgement! :-/

If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms.

Gordon wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:17pm:

If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms.

And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough.

Aussie wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:17pm: If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms. And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough.

In your opinion, the opinion of a bloke who pins kids to trees.

Gordon wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:23pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:20pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:17pm: If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms. And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough. In your opinion, the opinion of a bloke who pins kids to trees.

At least this lawyer pinned something worthwhile but how dare him talk to Sunrise...

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:26pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:23pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:20pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:17pm: If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms. And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough. In your opinion, the opinion of a bloke who pins kids to trees. At least this lawyer pinned something worthwhile but how dare him talk to Sunrise...

Yup, if a special needs kids is ever rampaging through the streets of Sydney with a half full bottle of creaming soda, I'll get Aussie on the hotline.

The Sunrise interview was short, to the point and it's really obvious he wanted to throw the media their bone and move on.

I'm guessing he chose Sunrise as the Today studio is around the corner from his office.  :o

Is Aussie suggesting he is a hero for pinning a kid to a tree?

Gordon wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:40pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:26pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:23pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:20pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:17pm: If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms. And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough. In your opinion, the opinion of a bloke who pins kids to trees. At least this lawyer pinned something worthwhile but how dare him talk to Sunrise... Yup, if a special needs kids is ever rampaging through the streets of Sydney with a half full bottle of creaming soda, I'll get Aussie on the hotline. The Sunrise interview was short, to the point and it's really obvious he wanted to throw the media their bone and move on. I'm guessing he chose Sunrise as the Today studio is around the corner from his office.  :o

I haven't seen it obviously, I don't do TV, but I wonder if Aussie and Gregg watched it. Do you have a youtube or other link?

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:43pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:40pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:26pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:23pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:20pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:17pm: If anyone bothered to watch his interview, he said he was being hounded and perused by media and wanted to tell his story on his own terms. And any Lawyer worth the name who was not touting would have told them to far cough. In your opinion, the opinion of a bloke who pins kids to trees. At least this lawyer pinned something worthwhile but how dare him talk to Sunrise... Yup, if a special needs kids is ever rampaging through the streets of Sydney with a half full bottle of creaming soda, I'll get Aussie on the hotline. The Sunrise interview was short, to the point and it's really obvious he wanted to throw the media their bone and move on. I'm guessing he chose Sunrise as the Today studio is around the corner from his office.  :o I haven't seen it obviously, I don't do TV, but I wonder if Aussie and Gregg watched it. Do you have a youtube or other link?

I don't watch TV, just watched it online now. BTW his office is 5 mins walk to the Sunrise studio, so he obviously chose it for that reason.

https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/sydneys-mystery-hero-chairman-tells-his-story-for-the-first-time-exclusively-on-sunrise-c-400195

AiA wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:42pm:

Is Aussie suggesting he is a hero for pinning a kid to a tree?

I had the impression he was just sharing with us as a bit of PTSD therapy.

I mean, a half full bottle of creaming soda hurled by a child would make a barrage of
Katyusha rockets seem like nothing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bWt81vhIyY

In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it?

AiA wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:52pm:

In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it?

The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST?

Just watched that, not blowing his own trumpet at all. Pretty much "I'm doing this to get you lot off my back, I did what I thought I should do."  We need more people with a less developed flight response like him.

Gordon wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:56pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:52pm: In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it? The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST?

I had the same thought. My image is of Aussie pinning the kid to a mighty oak tree, one that could have withstood the force of his not small hand.

Setanta wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:58pm:

Just watched that, not blowing his own trumpet at all. Pretty much "I'm doing this to get you lot off m back, I did what I thought I should do."  We need more people with a less developed flight response.

You could clearly see he'd rather not be there at all.

The best weapon I could see in area was one of those green bikes. Those things weigh about 15KGs.

AiA wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:59pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:56pm: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:52pm: In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it? The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST? I had the same thought. My image is of Aussie pinning the kid to a mighty oak tree, one that could have withstood the force of his not small hand.

While AiA's hand was vigorously doing what?

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 12:06am:

AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:59pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:56pm: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:52pm: In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it? The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST? I had the same thought. My image is of Aussie pinning the kid to a mighty oak tree, one that could have withstood the force of his not small hand. While AiA's hand was vigorously doing what?

I wasn't there so am not the hero Aussie is. Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ...

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15^th, 2019 at 9:05pm:

Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:00pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:55pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:52pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:42pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:25pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:17pm: Setanta wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 8:11pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 7:04pm: "Which retard?" I'm pretty sure everyone would agree a retard kid with a plastic drink bottle already thrown and no longer armed, even if the vigilante had the right retard kid, is not the same as an allahu akbah with a knife in his hand. Don't start thinking you and this other lawyer have anything in common but your uni degree and practice, or not. What retard kid? It was no retard and no kid.  What plastic bottle?  It was glass.  You been reading the sewer crap? Point is, I agree with Peccerry.  Why did that bloke make himself a national headline? As far as I've seen in schools in the last 20 years they do not sell glass drink containers. There are very few drinks even sold in glass. As you would know I have asked about this since you posted about the damage to your car. You refused to answer openly or via PM. You mean why did he do what he did? That's what made him a national headline. Or perhaps you mean why did he do it on Sunrise? No idea, his choice, I doubt he was thinking about Sunrise when doing what he did. That you two are trying to diminish his actions/motive by his choice of media says more about you. Don't pull that poo on me Set. I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." Your lie says an awful lot about you. You are beneath contempt. Me? I haven't questioned what he did, I applaud him, there are far too many people whose flight response is greater than their fight. I haven't questioned his choice of media. It's just probably weight of odds that one media outlet would get access over others. I doubt he thought it a political statement. Not that I particularly care what you think, as you'd know, but I'm curious. Why am I beneath contempt for my comments? So do I. I kinda gave it away when I said: "Yes, a very brave man. "He deserves our thanks." I hope you're acting this stupid, because if you're not, it's a real worry. I'm more questioning your: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:10pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 5:07pm: John Bamford, 64, appeared on Sunrise ... Why John, why?   :( As if it makes much difference to what media he spoke to. If you read my responses it was to the fact the particular media he spoke to was the problem, or questionable in your eyes. I'm still curious as to why pointing that out makes me below contempt. You said I was "trying to diminish his actions/motive". I wasn't, and that's obvious to anyone reading this thread. You used to be a decent guy, Set. I don't know what happened to you, but I don't like it. Now you're no better than the likes of The Mechanic, Valkie, et al. I won't be replying to you any further in this thread, just so you know.

Gaslighting. Cute. the problems not me, its you.

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 12:29am:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 12:06am: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:59pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:56pm: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:52pm: In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it? The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST? I had the same thought. My image is of Aussie pinning the kid to a mighty oak tree, one that could have withstood the force of his not small hand. While AiA's hand was vigorously doing what? I wasn't there so am not the hero Aussie is. Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ...

AiA is a romantic?

Shall we call him wannabe throttler now?

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 12:23pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 12:29am: Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 12:06am: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:59pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:56pm: AiA wrote on Aug 15th, 2019 at 9:52pm: In the photo of Mr Bamford confronting the knifeman, I see a tree on the left. Do you think it is large enough for Aussie to have pinned him to it? The trees on that street are not big, I doubt they'd withstand the force applied by a not small right hand. I Aussie was on the scene, would have he shouted WHICH TERRORIST? I had the same thought. My image is of Aussie pinning the kid to a mighty oak tree, one that could have withstood the force of his not small hand. While AiA's hand was vigorously doing what? I wasn't there so am not the hero Aussie is. Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... AiA is a romantic?

Indeed.

Aussie wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 2:35pm:

Shall we call him wannabe throttler now?

"Throttler" is your word, not mine.

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:21pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine.

Perhaps he's projecting as that is what he did to the retard?

Setanta wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:22pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Perhaps he's projecting as that is what he did to the retard?

I think you may be onto something ...

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:21pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine.

Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking?


Quote:

Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ...

Aussie wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:45pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ...

How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie?

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:48pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie?

I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him.

Gordon wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:52pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him.

Yuck.

Aussie wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:45pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ...

Laugh, described it as "romantic" so there indeed another word ...

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 9:37pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... Laugh, described it as "romantic" so there indeed another word ...

It was a loving embrace but our emotions were conflicted.

Setanta wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 9:43pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 9:37pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... Laugh, described it as "romantic" so there indeed another word ... It was a loving embrace but our emotions were conflicted.

A bit like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UvQvOFRS9o

Gordon wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 8:52pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him.

Gordon strands AiA in no man's land.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 9:47pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:52pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him. Gordon strands AiA in no man's land.

Not at all. I was fantasizing about giving Aussie a romantic caress on the neck. No shame in that.

AiA wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 10:15pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 9:47pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:52pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him. Gordon strands AiA in no man's land. Not at all. I was fantasizing about giving Aussie a romantic caress on the neck. No shame in that.

Where was AiA's other hand while he was fantasizing?

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 10:26pm:

AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 10:15pm: Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 9:47pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:52pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him. Gordon strands AiA in no man's land. Not at all. I was fantasizing about giving Aussie a romantic caress on the neck. No shame in that. Where was AiA's other hand while he was fantasizing?

What is it with your homoerotic posts? Is the the ladyboys that get you going? All that time working in Asia paying dividends?

Not an easy thing to do.
One of the 'Heroes' was ex-Military and even he said he 'hesitated' in some moments, but his 'experience' in Iraq helped him to take action.

Sadly for Sydney. Heroes are a rare breed now. The 'community' Spirit died long ago.
Even the Cronulla Riots of Australians standing up against Moslem violence on their Beaches was suppressed by those in Power who don't like others doing a better job than them (Wouldn't want to get the sack now :-?).
Now Moslems and other grubs are a majority of violence in Sydney.
It's a free-for-all for the evil people. But hey, as long as there is a Mardi-Gras of self indulgence 'love' and vain examples of fashion. Everything will be ok.  ::)

Heroes: 4
Villans: 1544

Nuke Sydney. It's the only way to be sure.  ;)

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Setanta wrote on Aug 16^th, 2019 at 10:31pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 10:26pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 10:15pm: Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 9:47pm: Gordon wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:52pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:48pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:45pm: AiA wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 8:21pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 16th, 2019 at 2:35pm: Shall we call him wannabe throttler now? "Throttler" is your word, not mine. Is there some other expression more appropriate to describe this wishing thinking? Quote: Had I been there my hand would have vigorously gone around Aussie's throat ... How did you pin the young child to the tree with your not small hand? By throttling him? Guilty conscious Aussie? I'll back Aussie up here for a change. There was no mention of his hand (not a small thing) near the throat. He put his hand on the boys chest, pushed him against a tree, gave him a gob full then released him. Gordon strands AiA in no man's land. Not at all. I was fantasizing about giving Aussie a romantic caress on the neck. No shame in that. Where was AiA's other hand while he was fantasizing? What is it with your homoerotic posts? Is the the ladyboys that get you going? All that time working in Asia paying dividends?

Too much time in Pattaya.