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79. Patriot's Day

Tue Apr 16, 2013, 01:06 AM

Apr 2013

A holiday in the city where the original Tea Party was held. It's not much of a speculative stretch to think the most extreme current tea party members imagines the tree of liberty needs watering on tax day. Of course that being said, why target the marathon and not, say, a federal office building? But whatever. A lunatic doesn't really need an excuse for their lunacy, it's us in the aftermath who feel the need to attach some meaning to the meaningless acts of madmen.

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The fact that this was in Boston on tax day is not a coincidence. [View all] SoonerPride Apr 2013 OP

Slow down there cowboy bbinacan Apr 2013 #1

No sale. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #3

Do you remember Richard Jewell? bbinacan Apr 2013 #34

I'm not blaming a specific person SoonerPride Apr 2013 #70

So you're not blaming a specific person Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #85

And what was so bad about the "let's wait and see" road? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #68

It's just a discussion board, not the FBI here. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #31

Ain't that the truth Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #63

That could very well be the case - some sick bastard's Tea Party II fantasy... kysrsoze Apr 2013 #2

If it were Al Qaida they'd already claim it. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #8

You're putting the cart way before the horse Tempest Apr 2013 #4

Sure. My words kill people. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #12

Words do kill people Tempest Apr 2013 #25

Who's projecting now? Blue Idaho Apr 2013 #28

Was it projection that got Balbir Singh Sodhi murdered? Tempest Apr 2013 #54

Was it a post on Democratic Underground? If so Blue Idaho Apr 2013 #62

As dangerous as the people who set off the bombs? Blue Idaho Apr 2013 #23

OFGS. It's called "suspicion" and "opinion." It's a NORMAL REACTION TO CRIME. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #33

It's called fear mongering and hate speech IMHO. n/t Tempest Apr 2013 #57

Most terrorist attacks in this country have been home-grown. alarimer Apr 2013 #67

Let's wait for all the facts, okay? n/t. TimberValley Apr 2013 #5

Well, heck, why not keep mum until after the sentencing? Ridiculous. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #35

walks, talks, looks like a duck ... napkinz Apr 2013 #6

Go get started on that, then. nt Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #7

From what I can see there's no basis for thinking it's anyone specific yet... codemoguy Apr 2013 #9

Speculate away but make sure you are able to change your mind when the facts are learned. uppityperson Apr 2013 #10

I'm always willign to admit when I'm wrong. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #15

I am with you on that. eom uppityperson Apr 2013 #19

The OP thanks you for your permission and admonition, I'M SURE. (You earned your name.) WinkyDink Apr 2013 #44

Says the DUer who is going through the thread and snarking at many. The OP and I are fine, uppityperson Apr 2013 #48

my god the stupid speculation on du is out of control and pretty sickening cali Apr 2013 #11

I am willing to admit I'm wrong if you are. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #17

Add 'and I also won't do it next time' and you've got something n/t RZM Apr 2013 #24

Aaarghh. That is so not my point. Whether you are right or wrong is irrelevant cali Apr 2013 #30

My point is that SoonerPride Apr 2013 #77

+100. nt Skip Intro Apr 2013 #21

MY GOD, so is the condescending and arrogant "SHUT UP, YOU!" coterie. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Apr 2013 #53

Patriot's Day intheflow Apr 2013 #79

I remember OKC very well and the jumping to conclusions that day was Olympic caliber tularetom Apr 2013 #13

I didn't know that DU was "the media." (BTW, what = "The liberal media"???) WinkyDink Apr 2013 #39

What "liberal media"? davekriss Apr 2013 #52

Sometimes the "sarcasm" smiley is superfluous tularetom Apr 2013 #61

saudi in custody. Niceguy1 Apr 2013 #14

Wrong. Rupert Murdoch is just fucking with you again. So you probably need to be the one Squinch Apr 2013 #20

Saudi not in custody. City Lights Apr 2013 #22

Debunked by Boston Police. Here is link uppityperson Apr 2013 #26

I thought that claim had been disproved? csziggy Apr 2013 #40

CBS Niceguy1 Apr 2013 #65

Oh, crap. I hadn't thought of that. Squinch Apr 2013 #16

Bushco wanted to arrest those who "spoke treason" too. Skip Intro Apr 2013 #18

Is the poster THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?! WinkyDink Apr 2013 #45

Same sentiment. nt Skip Intro Apr 2013 #56

We need tax change, but I agree... originalpckelly Apr 2013 #27

OMG---I was JUST about to post the very same thing! Tax day! Tea-Party Boston! WinkyDink Apr 2013 #29

I'll wait until more evidence comes out aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2013 #32

feh, we don't know shit librechik Apr 2013 #36

I'll wait until there is more credible info. HappyMe Apr 2013 #37

If it turns out that you are wrong, will you return to this thread and acknowledge your error? slackmaster Apr 2013 #38

Tax Day, Patriot's Day and four days before the anniversary of Waco. The events and sites bluestate10 Apr 2013 #41

that was my thought BainsBane Apr 2013 #42

more. rampant. speculation. spanone Apr 2013 #43

This. is. a. discussion. board. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #50

I'm glad someone get it. SoonerPride Apr 2013 #71

The danger I see... AntiFascist Apr 2013 #46

Speculate all you want. But be aware that you're letting your anger get the better of you., randome Apr 2013 #49

Wow. Condescending and wrong, too. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #51

WTF is wrong with you? Tempest Apr 2013 #59

What government building was bombed? The2ndWheel Apr 2013 #55

Its tax day. That was my very first thought as well. bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #58

It's not tax day in Boston. Tempest Apr 2013 #60

the person who did it may not be from Boston napkinz Apr 2013 #66

it's an anti-running activist, you mean? HiPointDem Apr 2013 #78

Is it a coincidence that today is Kim Il-Sung's 101st birthday? tarheelsunc Apr 2013 #64

You very well could be right.....n/t AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #69

Occam's razor SoonerPride Apr 2013 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author backscatter712 Apr 2013 #73

According to CNN the police are looking for a dark-skinned or black man... Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #74

I hear you. I think this theory has a Ilsa Apr 2013 #75

President Lincoln died on April 15th bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #76

Yes, and Great Leader of Best Korea Kim Il Sung was born, in 1912. slackmaster Apr 2013 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author TimberValley Apr 2013 #80

Wrong pipi_k Apr 2013 #81

I Disagree Macoy51 Apr 2013 #82

Hey SoonerPride! Breakfast is served. Come and get it! slackmaster Apr 2013 #83

smh/no text DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2013 #84