As an american… I feel bad that I don’t feel much because I’ve been desensitized to terrorism.
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The horrific ideologies presenting themselves today are a marketed global plan. America is getting cooked, and its in the game plan for it to spread. As people of nations we need to understand we are products that get used for their purposes. The human bond needs to always stand above nations and nationalism, religion, business, and the political game.
There is no indication at this point that this is a terrorist attack
This is kind of out there… But…
I think in the modern world, evil people target regular people to commit acts of horror. And I think this is done through manipulation both in physical and digitally. Kind of like “gangstalking.” In this way a group can make changes to society without becoming a target themselves. Like decentralized war. I think we live in a time when most people are too naive to know or admit this is actually happening because it means in reality there really isn’t any safety or security. In essence there’s a war going on and people don’t even know they are being used for it.
…I kind of think Americas current admin is controlled by this.
I live here and I just find it hard to believe someone would do this on purpose. This doesn’t happen here
This stuff doesn’t happen here in BC. I’m holding onto hope it was somehow an accident because this is beyond fucked.
Truly horrifying to hear.
Cars are weapons and must be treated accordingly, or this will keep happening.
Requirements for a license to operate cars and guns should be on par.
They pretty much are in Canada. You need to take tests to prove basic competency of training.
Anything can be used as a weapon if the person wishing to do harm is unstable enough or it’s pre-meditated and they’re crazy enough.
Seems like a very reasonable standard, yeah.
If you live in Vancouver, now is a helpful time to donate blood since there will be a need.
Compiling some links in a thread in !vancouver@lemmy.ca. I’ve copied the current version below, but please see the linked thread for the most up to date version: https://lemmy.ca/post/42967562
Information
WARNING: There are graphic videos of the event and aftermath. Keep that in mind when going through any social media posts. The news articles are generally ‘safe’ to read.
Social media threads:
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r/Vancouver: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/1k8v49i/
News Articles:
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vehicle-hits-crowd-filipino-festival-lapu-lapu-day-block-party-1.7519778
- https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/04/26/major-police-incident-vancouver-lapu-lapu-festival/
- https://theprovince.com/news/police-incident-at-lapu-lapu-day-in-vancouver/wcm/8078cf55-f577-49a1-a041-6bdd6d7c2bef
- https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-vancouver-festival-driver-incident-deaths-injuries-updates-lapu-lapu/
- https://vancouversun.com/news/police-incident-at-lapu-lapu-day-in-vancouver
Let me know if any information belongs in this thread and I’ll edit it in.
Support Resources:
Local Resources
Vancouver Police Victim Services: As per their website - Victim Services staff members are not police officers; they are civilian employees of the VPD with specialized training in emotional support, crisis intervention, and communication skills, and with education in areas such as psychology, social work or other related disciplines.
Staff are available to provide free and confidential support to victims, witnesses, and family members affected by crime and trauma.
If you have been affected by crime or trauma, contact the VPD Victim Services Unit at 604-717-2737.
Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
BC Mental Health & Crisis Response (no area code needed): 310-6789
Suicide Crisis Helplines: Text or call 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) in BC, both available 24/7.
Learn about what resources are available in your community, including mental health supports. Available 24/7 and Canada wide: Call 211 or visit 211.ca
Crisis Centre: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/
Other Resources
A few people have recommended doing a visuospatial activity, such as playing tetris, to help reduce trauma related intrusive memories from the incident
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-03-28-tetris-used-prevent-post-traumatic-stress-symptoms
A single dose psychological intervention, which includes using the computer game Tetris, can prevent the unpleasant, intrusive memories that develop in some people after suffering a traumatic event.
Some tetris links:
What can you do
I haven’t seen an official call for donations yet, but I’ve compiled some comments / links.
Blood donation eligibility information: https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible-donate-blood
What types might be in need:
Filipinos blood type distribution is 86% O-positive, and 8% A-positive, so if you are type O and A consider donating. Oak street location is open pretty much every day
3D Tetris is probably also helpful
we got any motive yet?
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You can bring that energy to !fuck_cars
