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hifiguy

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102. Nobody knows a damned thing yet

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 06:36 PM

Apr 2013

though I heard some terrorism expert on CNN saying this was something that was easily possible for one or two people to pull off. He said this was something that you could learn how to pull off by way of online research.

In my currently meaningless opinion, this smells like a domestic operation by a nut or two operating on their own, probably right wing. The major terrorism players go for much bigger bangs than this.

I think the best analogy is what happened at the Atlanta Olympics.

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Jesus Fucking Christ. [View all] WilliamPitt Apr 2013 OP

Channel 4 local is saying it's intentional. Two bombs. boston bean Apr 2013 #1

3 bombs, one at the JFK Library magic59 Apr 2013 #75

Nobody knows a damned thing yet hifiguy Apr 2013 #102

And your point to me is?? boston bean Apr 2013 #107

Just putting in my $.02 hifiguy Apr 2013 #109

My post did not have any inferences. It was the truth. boston bean Apr 2013 #110

I have a friend also running. warrior1 Apr 2013 #2

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Wow !!!!!!! Please keep us updated. nt clarice Apr 2013 #4

If it is a deliberate act, very strange quinnox Apr 2013 #5

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That is what I'm thinking, a Timothy McVeigh type quinnox Apr 2013 #11

I don't know - they did plenty of damage. Killed at least a few people. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #44

CNN just said it is "Patriots Day" too quinnox Apr 2013 #14

It didn't happen at an IRS building so it's safe to assume it was meant for the marathon... kentuck Apr 2013 #19

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No one would have any reason to look for revenge against our drones... kentuck Apr 2013 #45

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Seems like the most obvious reason to me... kentuck Apr 2013 #59

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the reason I doubt that.... kentuck Apr 2013 #64

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No shortage of reasons real or imagined. No need to whip the drones whipping boy at this time. nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #58

There is always a need to whip the drones, which are not whipping boys. merrily Apr 2013 #70

"Drones" have been the soup de jour here for a couple of months, but it is ridiculous to think Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #73

I am not clear. merrily Apr 2013 #76

Ru kidding? It was at the finish line. There will be weeks of video and geckosfeet Apr 2013 #101

No, I don't mean video of the bombs going off. I meant video of the bombs being placed. merrily Apr 2013 #111

That's what I mean. Do you know how many camera crews and tourists and just people geckosfeet Apr 2013 #113

I never said there was no video or photo, so what are you going on about and why? merrily Apr 2013 #115

I'm not going on. geckosfeet Apr 2013 #116

Apology accepted. merrily Apr 2013 #118

that blueknight Apr 2013 #28

Please don't speculate yet. On some other sites people are already accusing totodeinhere Apr 2013 #79

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4 days before anniversary of Waco & Murrah Fed Building in OKC. Ilsa Apr 2013 #83

I dont know fredzachmane Apr 2013 #89

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There have been 9 deaths related to abortion clinics fredzachmane Apr 2013 #104

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My attempt? fredzachmane Apr 2013 #108

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I think you are probably correct. NT hifiguy Apr 2013 #103

I'll bet you it's right-wingers. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #34

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Definitely likely. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #41

Me too. Four days before Waco/OKC anniversaries. nt Ilsa Apr 2013 #84

It's been a rough couple of months, news wise. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #6

omg!!!! bunnies Apr 2013 #7

I have a friend running. Trying to get his status. riqster Apr 2013 #8

That is my reaction as well. Xyzse Apr 2013 #10

two explosions a distance apart (from the pics)-- librechik Apr 2013 #12

FOX reporting 3 dead B2G Apr 2013 #13

Boston police confirm 3 dead WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #30

My friend's father is retired Boston Fire and myrna minx Apr 2013 #47

They were using lanyards as tourniquets. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #48

It's so horrible. I'm just glad there were myrna minx Apr 2013 #54

WTF! HappyMe Apr 2013 #15

We are either going to find a way to stop this or our lives are going to change radically. nolabear Apr 2013 #16

My sentiments exactly n/t geomon666 Apr 2013 #25

I hate to seem antagonistic about this but we are much safer justiceischeap Apr 2013 #42

The two sentiments are far from mutually exclusive. nolabear Apr 2013 #49

There is no way to completely stop this sort of thing. totodeinhere Apr 2013 #78

You are correct. It has always happened. And always will. Over reacting is a worry also. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #117

Best wishes for you and your friends. nt pintobean Apr 2013 #17

Could be a gas explosion but what a coincidence to happen at that time at that place. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #18

Reports of 2 packages left outside a building... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #32

Just came in from my personal run and heard this... wondered if you had news... October Apr 2013 #20

Maybe it's the promised 'war' from North Korea. HLN saying that it sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #21

wow, unusual take. Never thought that someone would jump to "Its the North Koreans" quinnox Apr 2013 #52

Sorry, but I just wonder if any deadly attack in this country couldn't sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #55

Video October Apr 2013 #23

JFC indeed... Blue Owl Apr 2013 #27

Jesus ellisonz Apr 2013 #35

Oh my god. myrna minx Apr 2013 #24

Good coverage on MSNBC. dgibby Apr 2013 #26

Watching MSNBC now, live on the scene and talking to witnesses Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #33

Update octoberlib Apr 2013 #29

OMG. Haven't they been traumatized enough already? nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #39

Indeed. It's horrible. nt octoberlib Apr 2013 #57

News reports: NYPD is deploying counter-terrorism vehicles around NYC landmarks, including hotels dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #31

I hope it was an accident... 99Forever Apr 2013 #36

Try the twitter with your friends nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #37

MSNBC just reported a statement from Boston Marathon that said Bombs. davsand Apr 2013 #40

@CBSNews: UPDATE: BOSTON POLICE confirm 22 wounded and 2 dead // MORE LIVE @CBSNEWS COVERAGE: http:/ Hissyspit Apr 2013 #43

MSNBC is saying officials claiming "one small IED" nt justiceischeap Apr 2013 #46

A client of mine is running. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #51

One explosion, I can believe to be natural, two almost at the same time Rex Apr 2013 #53

We really don't know anything yet. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #56

Here's hoping ... redqueen Apr 2013 #61

Boston PD: 2 dead, 23 injured Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #62

I have a daughter and grandaughter running but I think I could virgogal Apr 2013 #63

I am watching the local news on this. Absolutely horrifiied! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #65

Sweet mercy. I was napping with the kids, had no idea. Are your friends okay? Butterbean Apr 2013 #67

Don't know. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #68

I'm so sorry. I'm slightly freaking out right now, so I can't even imagine your feelings. Butterbean Apr 2013 #74

Patriots Day Chico Man Apr 2013 #69

CNN just reported the experts say the devices are "crude", and indicates "home-grown" suspects quinnox Apr 2013 #71

scary shit Marrah_G Apr 2013 #72

You are the one I thought of when I heard about this... ReRe Apr 2013 #77

I'm sick to my stomach ailsagirl Apr 2013 #80

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I just learned of this while browsing Reddit. Odin2005 Apr 2013 #81

No one knows..very very sad....just a thought.. Stuart G Apr 2013 #85

Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine starroute Apr 2013 #86

Horrible, just horrible. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #88

Isn't this the anniversary of the VT massacre? Roland99 Apr 2013 #91

some of the runners warrprayer Apr 2013 #93

Too early to speculate anything, really, even with the area hit being populated w/Newtown families. Roland99 Apr 2013 #95

just my hunch. n/t warrprayer Apr 2013 #96

Still nobody claiming responsibility.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #92

the marathon was raising money warrprayer Apr 2013 #94

I'm not going to go there yet.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #98

I hope your friends are okay fadedrose Apr 2013 #97

A lullaby for you to give to your........... mrmpa Apr 2013 #99

Someone's ass is gonna fry for this Wolf Frankula Apr 2013 #100

welcome to D.U. warrprayer Apr 2013 #105

I hope your friends are all right RyanThomas Apr 2013 #114