We don’t even know the number of casualties yet, but we know who caused them. Search deep down. You don’t want to say it because, after so many years, you think it’s too cliche. But keep digging. A lot of possible culprits are being floated, but only one name seems to make sense.

Some say it was anti-G8 protestors, but get real; none of them have the capability nor even the will to organize a massive coordinated bomb attack. They break the occassional car window before going back to their tents, lighting up their bongs, and busting out their signed copies of the Manifesto. But car bombs, possibly suicidal? That’s just not cool, dude.

What about the IRA? It’s possible because of their affiliation with the use of bombs and paramilitary groups. However, the possibility is far-fetched because they have nothing to gain. Sinn Fein has been making many conciliatory noises over the past several months. They have been trying to incorporate as a civilian political party and have generally enjoyed support for these efforts by the Labour Party.

Multiple, simultaneous (with some possibly suicide) explosions. A history of attacking major transportation infrastructure. An obvious motive. London is a major city with cells sympathetic if not cooperating with terror groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, Hizb-ut-Takhrir, and many other radical Islamist groups operating inside and outside of Europe. I’m going to toe the Athenian line and go with, “typical Al Qaeda.”

I’m tired. I’ve been up all night waiting to hear from my best friend, who is visiting in downtown London this week. He’s probably fine, but I’ve got a feeling he’ll understand the importance of fighting terrorism and tyranny much better now — as will many others. My best wishes to everyone in London. The bastards are trying to bring this fight to your doorstep; don’t let them in…