Explosions at Boston Marathon (2 Viewers)

[tipsy mcstagger]

police scanner is freaky

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No a reference to an earlier post from someone else.

 

[bosoxs45]

Friend just texted me there's still lots of confusion/chaos going on near the finish line.

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Yup controlled explosion set off by the police.

 

[mcintyre1]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

That's what I was thinking, too. A lot of symbolism for a domestic terrorist (Boston, "Patriot Day", Tax Day), but a seemingly odd target for an Islamic radical.

 

[William Munny]

Fox suspects IRA. What is this? 1984?

IRA? Really?

That's what you get for watching FOX.

True, except that's not what was actually said on Fox News. The anchor was discussing garbage can bombs, and mentioning that that specific bombing method was used by the IRA in the 80s.

Yeah, that's great journalism.

You're an ####### for choosing this thread to ##### about FOX news. Seriously what a ####### loser

 

[Reginald Cornsilks]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it.

I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully.

Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

Thanks GBs LD and DD

 

[comfortably numb]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it.

I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully.

Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

awesome

 

[TLEF316]

Thoughts and prayers to anyone who knows anyone. My buddy broke the 3 hour mark so he wasn't around when they went off. I knew he had finished a while ago but still got very nervous when I heard the news

 

[snogger]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it.

I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully.

Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

 

[[icon]]

Ok Secondary devices are being found according to bloomberg. So have these just not gone off yet I wonder? Or they failed to detonate?

CBS news feed said authorities just detonated another device

Jesus... Security down there is NOT light.

 

[eurotrashman]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No, it's stupidity.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Fox suspects IRA. What is this? 1984?

IRA? Really?

That's what you get for watching FOX.

True, except that's not what was actually said on Fox News. The anchor was discussing garbage can bombs, and mentioning that that specific bombing method was used by the IRA in the 80s.

Yeah, that's great journalism.

You're an ####### for choosing this thread to ##### about FOX news. Seriously what a ####### loser

If you think that's what's going on, you're equally bad for escalating the issue in here. Now shut up and move along

 

[NCCommish]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

Jesus H Christ are you ####### kidding me. You politico nutjobs never cease to amaze

You do know that almost all terrorism in this country is home grown right? And you do know most of that is right wingers right? If he was placing a bet the odds would be on his side. He may be wrong but he isn't saying anything crazy.

 

[DocHolliday]

Targeting innocent people- and children. No matter how often this happens I can't fathom it.

Makes you question humanity. Some people make me sick.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No a reference to an earlier post from someone else.

I'm not sure what you mean, you probably don't know either.

 

[BeaverCleaver]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

That's what I was thinking, too. A lot of symbolism for a domestic terrorist (Boston, "Patriot Day", Tax Day), but a seemingly odd target for an Islamic radical.

Trying to kill innocent people is an odd target for an Islamic radical?

 

[The Flying Elvis]

This is most certainly an attack on Boston.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

You're an ####### for choosing this thread to ##### about FOX news. Seriously what a ####### loser

Thanks RBM.

 

[timschochet]

Bringing up the Tea Party? Seriously?

I've made my feelings about the Tea Party well known, but they would NEVER be involved in something like this. Never. This is either the work of a lunatic or a terrorist.

 

[Onions]

Fox suspects IRA. What is this? 1984?

IRA? Really?

That's what you get for watching FOX.

True, except that's not what was actually said on Fox News. The anchor was discussing garbage can bombs, and mentioning that that specific bombing method was used by the IRA in the 80s.

Yeah, that's great journalism.

What is wrong with stating that was a method of bombing used by them in the 80s? They stated a fact and it's a reason many were removed from London due to the fact they were used to hide bombs.

Because we don't even really know for sure what happened. Some times talking heads would be better served shutting up and waiting for real information instead of running their mouths.

They didn't say it was what happened. Every network and news source is trying to speculate what happened. I know you guys on the left hate Fox but this isn't a reason to bash them.

Local authorities were advising people to be conscious of, and stay away from, garbage cans. With that, I don't think the discussion of garbage can bombs, and their historical significance, is out of line.

 

[oso diablo]

enjoy your next timeout, DD

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it.

I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully.

Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

 

[Kraft...]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it. I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully. Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

Excellent news

 

[The Flying Elvis]

So much info out their right now, don't know what to believe.... This a tweet I just saw.

from BPD: Another possible incendiary device at UMass Library. Get it out on social media that people should get away from the area ASAP

 

[Doctor Detroit]

enjoy your next timeout, DD

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No a reference to an earlier post from someone else.

I'm not sure what you mean, you probably don't know either.

Post No. 25. Others commented on it. That's pretty much it.

 

[sporthenry]

BPD confirmed 2 dead via CNN. Injuries up to 22. Jesus Christ. God Bless All and hopefully the ####ers behind this pay.

 

[NCCommish]

Fox suspects IRA. What is this? 1984?

IRA? Really?

That's what you get for watching FOX.

True, except that's not what was actually said on Fox News. The anchor was discussing garbage can bombs, and mentioning that that specific bombing method was used by the IRA in the 80s.

Yeah, that's great journalism.

What is wrong with stating that was a method of bombing used by them in the 80s? They stated a fact and it's a reason many were removed from London due to the fact they were used to hide bombs.

Because we don't even really know for sure what happened. Some times talking heads would be better served shutting up and waiting for real information instead of running their mouths.

They didn't say it was what happened. Every network and news source is trying to speculate what happened. I know you guys on the left hate Fox but this isn't a reason to bash them.

I am more than willing to bash any of them. Fox News happened to be the one in that post. Would have said the same about ABC or NBC or CBS or CNN or whoever. In fact I think if you re-read what I wrote you'd realize I wasn't talking about Fox in particular but talking heads in general.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

That's what I was thinking, too. A lot of symbolism for a domestic terrorist (Boston, "Patriot Day", Tax Day), but a seemingly odd target for an Islamic radical.

Trying to kill innocent people is an odd target for an Islamic radical?

Coordinated explosive attacks.

Simultaneously.

Out of Boston.

No, doesn't ring a bell. No sirreee.

 

[shader]

enjoy your next timeout, DD

what did he do?

 

[joffer]

White House blocking off Pennsylvania avenue now...precautionary

 

[B-Deep]

man you #######s play nice in here for now

in a couple of days we can all be the giant partisain d-bags we long to be

right now just be civil

 

[Doctor Detroit]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No a reference to an earlier post from someone else.

I'm not sure what you mean, you probably don't know either.

Post No. 25. Others commented on it. That's pretty much it.

Oh, I get it now.

Can't believe RBM didn't unload on you with a long rant. But since it was anti-Obama I guess you're probably safe.

 

[Slapdash]

Mom dukes is a-ok - luckily for me she is a quick runner and finished before the explosion. Just spoke with her. She was pretty messed up though talking about it.

I don't know much else - she had to go. Will speak to her tomorrow hopefully.

Best wishes to everyone else out there though.

Good to hear.

BTW, Is this poster an alias of someone?

 

[Jaysus]

enjoy your next timeout, DD

what did he do?

apparently he got reported by oso diablo

 

[GroveDiesel]

All of you people trying to speculate on those responsible or lay blame on some person or group you want to score political points against are about the lowest scum on here. Take your trash somewhere else.

This is horrific and sad. Let's save the blame game for another day and another thread.

T&P to all those affected.

 

[Slapdash]

man you #######s play nice in here for now

in a couple of days we can all be the giant partisain d-bags we long to be

right now just be civil

Bdeep always gets it.

 

[mcintyre1]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

That's what I was thinking, too. A lot of symbolism for a domestic terrorist (Boston, "Patriot Day", Tax Day), but a seemingly odd target for an Islamic radical.

Trying to kill innocent people is an odd target for an Islamic radical?

No, obviously not. But you're oversimplifying this. High profile terrorist attacks in the US tend to have a specific significance attached to the act. I'm merely stating that the motivations make more sense for a domestic terrorist. Given the political climate of the day, I'd also say that the chances of a domestic terrorist being a right wing looney are much higher than it being a modern version of the Weather Underground.

 

[Foosball God]

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

A friend in police says chatter is saying it's the middle east variety of the "T" word which our current administration cannot bring themselves to utter... but who knwos if he knows anything more than anyone else.

Is this shtick?

No a reference to an earlier post from someone else.

I'm not sure what you mean, you probably don't know either.

Post No. 25. Others commented on it. That's pretty much it.

Oh, I get it now.

Can't believe RBM didn't unload on you with a long rant. But since it was anti-Obama I guess you're probably safe.

I'd say I touched on that issue as gingerly a could be.

We're talking about a president who could barely use the T-word at a speech memorializing the 9/11/01 attacks just days after the terrorist attacks at the Lybian consulate had been blamed on a youtube video for political purposes.

No, don't worry, not going there.

 

[ffldrew]

Warning point ticker in overdrive.......

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Let's try not to panic the people in Boston, and wait for real information to come out instead of spreading rumors on twitter.

 

[timschochet]

Everyone is eager to criticize the news stations whenever these events happen. They are bound to make mistakes, report stupid things, ask really dumb questions, make absurd predictions often based on their political POV. That's all to be anticipated. They are under tremendous pressure to give us immediate answers. It's a good idea to temper our expectations.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

This is horrific and sad. Let's save the blame game for another day and another thread.

First time posting here? What would threads like this be without opinions?

 

[BeaverCleaver]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

That's what I was thinking, too. A lot of symbolism for a domestic terrorist (Boston, "Patriot Day", Tax Day), but a seemingly odd target for an Islamic radical.

Trying to kill innocent people is an odd target for an Islamic radical?

No, obviously not. But you're oversimplifying this. High profile terrorist attacks in the US tend to have a specific significance attached to the act. I'm merely stating that the motivations make more sense for a domestic terrorist. Given the political climate of the day, I'd also say that the chances of a domestic terrorist being a right wing looney are much higher than it being a modern version of the Weather Underground.

Huh? I don't think 9/11 had a specific significance attached to it. The WTC bombing years before didn't as well.

 

[HellToupee]

enjoy your next timeout, DD

no kidding

 

[rail]

man you #######s play nice in here for now

in a couple of days we can all be the giant partisain d-bags we long to be

right now just be civil

Excellent posting.

 

[Joe T]

I'm going disgruntled taxpayer.

Careful. Some people in here find that to be unfunny.

I'm serious, not trying to be funny. My prediction is this is domestic and it's someone angry about taxes.

So was I. If Vegas would let me put money on this, I put it on the line for some Tea Party extremist wanting a 21st century tea party event.

Jesus H Christ are you ####### kidding me. You politico nutjobs never cease to amaze

You do know that almost all terrorism in this country is home grown right? And you do know most of that is right wingers right? If he was placing a bet the odds would be on his side. He may be wrong but he isn't saying anything crazy.

I'll take a link or GTFO.

 

[shader]

http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2013/04/12/boston-marathon-newtown

Awful. These people from Newtown come to run in memory of the kids and deal with an explosion.