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Explosions reported near finish line at Boston Marathon [W:162, 896, 911]]

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Redress said:
During war, yes. During peace, not so much.
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There are no rules of thumb in war, or peace.
 
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Redress said:
The consequences are very real. My point is that their psychosis does not make their war "real".
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Nor does the fact that some people may engage in unpopular war against government mean that all war against government is unjust.
 
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Cyrylek said:
I lived in Boston for 25 years. Most of my friends are there....

April 15. The Tax Day, of course. But that kind of terrorists would not target a crowd of civilians.

April 15 is also the birthday of Kim Il-sung, the god-founder of North Korea.
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April 15th is also the day of the Boston Marathon which appears to have been the target. Had the marathon been the 13th or the 17th, I unfortunately believe the results would have been no different.
 
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LaMidRighter said:
True, but if they are at war it's also our reality. I mean, McVeigh, the Unibomber, the Weathermen proclaimed war on their targets but only they new about it. The consequences were still real.
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That may be true, but we should not accept their wrong headed thought process as valid justification.
 
Re: Explosions reported near finish line at Boston Marathon [W:162]

As of 7PM they were still suspicious of a Saudi national here on a student visa.

"CBS News senior correspondent John Miller said there is “an individual in custody,” a Saudi national who was near the scene of the blast.
Miller said a civilian claims the person was acting suspiciously and chased him down and tackled him after the explosions.
The man is said to be cooperating with investigators and denies any involvement."


"Boston police say there was no specific intelligence warning of any kind of attack, and federal officials tonight say there is no reason to think that this is part of any larger threat. At this point they believe it is confined to Boston, but a meeting tonight will decide whether any kind of national alert will be sent out. There is no suspect in custody, authorities say, but some people are being questioned, including some with injuries who were taken to Boston hospitals. One of those, a person in whom there is some interest, is a young person who was here on a student visa," NBC reports
 
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Redress said:
The consequences are very real. My point is that their psychosis does not make their war "real".
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Maybe not to us but we still have to pick up after them.
 
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Ikari said:
Nor does the fact that some people may engage in unpopular war against government mean that all war against government is unjust.
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While I agree with you in theory, I won't accept this type of attack as justified in any such valid effort against a government.
 
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After watching some of these videos people continue to impress me. Right after the explosions many people can be seen running towards the carnage. Many runners who just finished running over 26 miles can be seen running back to help. Makes me proud to be a part of this great country.
 
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Fisher said:
April 15th is also the day of the Boston Marathon which appears to have been the target. Had the marathon been the 13th or the 17th, I unfortunately believe the results would have been no different.
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Isn't today Patriot's Day in Boston? Perfect holiday for some anti-American scumbag to launch an attack.

One would almost believe that it was a vet that set the bombs, because there were multiple explosions. There were usually multiple explosions in Iraq.
 
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Boo Radley said:
While I agree with you in theory, I won't accept this type of attack as justified in any such valid effort against a government.
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This attack was NOT a valid effort against a government, nor shall I say that it was. Valid effort must at the very least target GOVERNMENT targets, not the populace. I am not defending this attack, merely pointing out that the absolute statements of infinity some are promoting are not true.
 
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LaMidRighter said:
Basically turned the area into a shotgun blast if true, sick.
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This makes me think of a Claymore mine.
 
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azgreg said:
After watching some of these videos people continue to impress me. Right after the explosions many people can be seen running towards the carnage. Many runners who just finished running over 26 miles can be seen running back to help. Makes me proud to be a part of this great country.
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Damn right, brother!
 
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Texmex said:
This makes me think of a Claymore mine.
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Too much smoke for a claymore. I'm betting that black poweder was used as the propellant.
 
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Boo Radley said:
While I agree with you in theory, I won't accept this type of attack as justified in any such valid effort against a government.
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There aren't likes enough for that Boo. Gotta add, there will be no "understanding" of their cause or situation from me when they find those responsible for this.
 
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This is just horrible. Not nice news to wake up to here over the other side of the world. Thoughts are with all those involved and those of you who who have friends and family in the area.
 
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apdst said:
Isn't today Patriot's Day in Boston? Perfect holiday for some anti-American scumbag to launch an attack.

One would almost believe that it was a vet that set the bombs, because there were multiple explosions. There were usually multiple explosions in Iraq.
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Are you saying that US vet's were setting off pipe bombs to attack civilians in Iraq? That sure sounds like what you are saying and well, I would need to see multiple sources on that before I told you where to go.
 
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azgreg said:
After watching some of these videos people continue to impress me. Right after the explosions many people can be seen running towards the carnage. Many runners who just finished running over 26 miles can be seen running back to help. Makes me proud to be a part of this great country.
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It reminds me of a quote I saw on another site from Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers):

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers - so many caring people in this world.” — Mister Rogers

That's a good way to deal with tragedy like this and it's definitely a good way to help kids deal with it.
 
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apdst said:
Isn't today Patriot's Day in Boston? Perfect holiday for some anti-American scumbag to launch an attack.

One would almost believe that it was a vet that set the bombs, because there were multiple explosions. There were usually multiple explosions in Iraq.
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Is your name Janet Napolitano? Here we have a Saudi National being detained and dont get me wrong he may not be involved but where do you come up with that notion?
 
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So, did I miss anything...

2 bombs in boston at end of marathon.
1st bomb was several seconds before the last.
Other unexploded devices were discovered.
2 dead (1 8-yo) and 110 injured?
According to gov, no threat was detected prior.
Anything else?
 
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apdst said:
Too much smoke for a claymore. I'm betting that black poweder was used as the propellant.
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I don't think these explosions were Claymore mines, just that the mention of ball bearings made me think of them.
 
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The Mark said:
So, did I miss anything...

2 bombs in boston at end of marathon.
1st bomb was several seconds before the last.
Other unexploded devices were discovered.
2 dead (1 8-yo) and 110 injured?
According to gov, no threat was detected prior.
Anything else?
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Several people have been held for questioning, but nobody in custody.
 
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austrianecon said:
Actually it does.. it was a specifically chosen target which had a direct connection to the person's believes.
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Which, of course, has nothing to do with my point or the post of your that I was responding to
 
Re: Explosions reported near finish line at Boston Marathon

The Mark said:
So, did I miss anything...

2 bombs in boston at end of marathon.
1st bomb was several seconds before the last.
Other unexploded devices were discovered.
2 dead (1 8-yo) and 110 injured?
According to gov, no threat was detected prior.
Anything else?
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There is one person currently in custody, but they're playing the info close to the vest.
 
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Good night all and take care - just doesn't feel the same tonight.
 
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clownboy said:
There is one person currently in custody, but they're playing the info close to the vest.
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CNN is saying no one in custody but that they're looking for a dark-skinned or black male with a black backpack who was seen attempting to enter a secure area prior to the blasts.
 
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