Explosions at Boston Marathon

[Azrael]

cowardly act.

We don't even know their motives.

[Paddy O Fernature]

Reports of 2-3 suspicious objects is a far cry from 2-3 confirmed bombs just so you know.

From what I heard EOD dismantled them, but then again I don't fully trust news sources right now.

That should be your first clue right there.

If it was a real device that the police thought was at risk, they would blow it in place and not even fuck with trying to dismantle it.

[Frisivisia]

I've heard conflicting info. I have a hunch later on it will be popularly confirmed that it was a fire, but atm I think we can't really assume.

Police tweeted that they don't think it was a bomb a couple of minutes ago.

Curator of JFK Library confirmed it, it's on MSNBC.

[Archem States]

I've heard conflicting info. I have a hunch later on it will be popularly confirmed that it was a fire, but atm I think we can't really assume.

Police tweeted that they don't think it was a bomb a couple of minutes ago.

Source?

[Vietnam]

It was the communists.

I don't know. No one knows except for the terrorist at this point.

0% chance

[Benomia]

It was the communists.

North Korea.

lolplease. The only country who'd have the gall to do this is Cuba.

[Souseiseki]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

it's possible

"A slight note of caution at this moment: Just because some crazy jihadist wanna-be terrorist organization will claim responsibility, doesn't mean they're behind it. They're sometimes desperate enough for any kind of PR points. "

someone else posted this on another forum. it's a good point. just incase it happens.

[Wamitoria]

Whoever did this is a coward.

If they're a citizen then they're a treasonous coward.

[The New World Oceania]

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Perhaps I'll put it in a graph later. It fluctuates considerably. 1014 as of my posting this.

[Rohane Alista]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

No. If it was a domestic act, I'm sure it was someone all on their own, or maybe just a couple of people. And it'd be more likely about things like gay marriage or other actual pressing political issues.

[Spirit of Hope]

From what I heard EOD dismantled them, but then again I don't fully trust news sources right now.

That should be your first clue right there.

If it was a real device that the police thought was at risk, they would blow it in place and not even fuck with trying to dismantle it.

I heard 1 blown 2 dismantled. but again I'm skeptical of the news right now, they report first verify later.

[Napkiraly]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

Possibly. Patriot Day, tax day, recent polarization over various issues. I was reading yesterday that there was an increase in militia groups in the past few years on CNN.

[Azrael]

Whoever did this is a coward.

If they're a citizen then they're a treasonous coward.

We don't even know their motives.

[Sabara]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

Honestly?

Why?

[The Keystone Federation]

If your vengeance is swift and clean, it most certainly is.

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, does it not?

No, logically, an eye for an eye equals out each other, so, you would actually have perfect vision. Fear is the only way criminals will be deterred from doing crimes. (Sorry, just using this as an example.) If a man with a gun going into a school zone sees a sign that reads "Gun-free zone" versus "Armed Security Officers on Duty", which do you think he will pay more attention to?

[Thafoo]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

Anything could have happened until we have all the evidence, invisible pink unicorns could have detonated or something I don't know

[Wamitoria]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

it's possible

"A slight note of caution at this moment: Just because some crazy jihadist wanna-be terrorist organization will claim responsibility, doesn't mean they're behind it. They're sometimes desperate enough for any kind of PR points. "

someone else posted this on another forum. it's a good point.

Remember the Norway shooting thread. Don't assume the reasons behind any terrorist actions in order to avoid looking like a moron.

[Frisivisia]

Whoever did this is a coward.

If they're a citizen then they're a treasonous coward.

Cowards would likely think about doing this, but not do it. Call them evil, call them what you will, they're not cowards.

[Souseiseki]

someone else posted this on another forum. it's a good point.

Remember the Norway shooting thread. [/quote]
oh, i do.

[Azrael]

Whoever did this is a coward.

If they're a citizen then they're a treasonous coward.

Cowards would likely think about doing this, but not do it. Call them evil, call them what you will, they're not cowards.

Agreed.

[Entre Rios]

Boston Globe now reporting 64 injured, some amputees. Boston Police insist they do NOT have a suspect in custody.

Keep in mind, Boston is a large city. They're still trying to figure things out. The only official thing is the words that comes out from the Commissioner's mouth.

Exactly this.

[New Libertarian States]

Haven't read every single post here, obviously.

But Chris Matthews on MSNBC just floated the idea that maybe this was a right-wing extremist group given that today is tax day?

If this has been brought up, sorry. Anyone think this is a plausible scenario?

It kinda is. It's Patriots day.

[Gauthier]

So, more the likely, a terrorist attack.

From the religion of peace probably

Anyone else remember when Sun Aut Ex blamed Oslo on Muslims before proper conclusions were reached? Fun times, fun times.

[Paddy O Fernature]

That should be your first clue right there.

If it was a real device that the police thought was at risk, they would blow it in place and not even fuck with trying to dismantle it.

I heard 1 blown 2 dismantled. but again I'm skeptical of the news right now, they report first verify later.

Just saying, based on my knowledge, you don't go Hollywood and try to cut the red wire on a live device period. You send in the little robot with a pop and drop and do a controlled det.

[Frisivisia]

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, does it not?

No, logically, an eye for an eye equals out each other, so, you would actually have perfect vision. Fear is the only way criminals will be deterred from doing crimes. (Sorry, just using this as an example.) If a man with a gun going into a school zone sees a sign that reads "Gun-free zone" versus "Armed Security Officers on Duty", which do you think he will pay more attention to?

Doesn't justify killing people. Killing killers just creates more killers. Who is truly in the right?