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Explosions at Boston Marathon (pg. 2)
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| srussell0018 |
| you're cool enydo. |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Domestic terrorism, probably right wing/libertarian groups involved.
Doesn't have the hallmarks of Islamic militants so far from the reports. Looks like home grown Ron Paul supporting nutjobs. |
Really? As sentimental as those people are, you suspect they would attack a marathon over something more symbolic of their (perceived) slipping freedom? They would attack something Federal, not a bunch of innocent Ms. |
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| Joss Weatherby |
| quote: | Originally posted by enydo
You should get on the phone to investigators Nou, I'm sure they would appreciate your seasoned input. |
OK, explain how it is the opposite of my opinion, or are you just a general piece of retarded cunt that wants to be antagonistic/trollish?
In the US one of the hallmarks of domestic terrorist groups is dropped bag explosives. There has been many cases where this is the delivery method and a huge majority of them have been tied back to domestic terrorist groups, often associated with right wing/libertarian political movements.
Islamic militant groups prefer a harder psychological aspect of suicide bombers, or bigger devices, car bombs, etc. They like to put a human element to the attack, a person, a car, something that instills fear of every day objects.
Since a lot of the reports are saying there were suspicious bags left at the scene and unless the two dead happen to be the bombers everything so far from what the media is already pointing out makes it seem like a domestic terrorist attack. |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Adam420
North Korea? |
I'm willing to bet my anal virginity this has nothing to do with North Korea, and that this is not the time to make hasty judgements and speculations.
We know too little. For all we know, it could well be an accident, a terrorist attack, or an alien invasion. Let's just wait for more info. |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
| If anything, this was an attack orchestrated by the US government, itself, in order to garner support for another invasion. The Joint Chiefs of Staff are currently throwing darts at a bulletin board littered with miscellaneous, unstable nations for us to pin it on in the resulting rush of patriotism. |
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| colonelcrisp |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Domestic terrorism, probably right wing/libertarian groups involved.
Doesn't have the hallmarks of Islamic militants so far from the reports. Looks like home grown Ron Paul supporting nut jobs. |
Its also possible that this was an act committed by one or more seriously mentally flawed individuals that didn't fit into any known stereotype of social label that we love to throw around these days......
Regardless of who did it, it doesn't make it any less or more heinous of an act. |
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| EarnYourKeep |
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| srussell0018 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Islamic militant groups prefer a harder psychological aspect of suicide bombers, or bigger devices, car bombs, etc. They like to put a human element to the attack, a person, a car, something that instills fear of every day objects.
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What about I.E.D.s? |
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| Joss Weatherby |
| quote: | Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
Really? As sentimental as those people are, you suspect they would attack a marathon over something more symbolic of their (perceived) slipping freedom? They would attack something Federal, not a bunch of innocent Ms. |
Just saying the evidence points to domestic groups so far, at least from the style of the attack. Since almost all domestic terrorist actions in the last 30 years are right wing associated, its not that hard to make the jump to libertarian related political ideals. They are anti-social radicals determined to undermine the fabric of modern society (honestly I feel we should be more scared of libertarianism rising in the US than external threats like radical islam). |
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| Joss Weatherby |
| quote: | Originally posted by srussell0018
What about I.E.D.s? |
Different context. Most IEDs (which is a stupid term in my opinion) are used against military targets. One, they are more often tactically minded in their employment, two surprise is crucial since the targets are obvious and aware that they are targets. |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
| You're not wrong; it is indeed most likely the plot of some domestic organization, given how calculated it seems. But it could still be some deranged individual with a little know-how and a lot of angst; guessing their political affiliation at this point is quite a stretch. |
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| EarnYourKeep |
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/nati...-victims/64250/
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Adding further heartbreak to utter tragedy, the last mile of Monday's Boston Marathon, which was rocked by at least two explosions resulting in an unknown number of injuries and casualties Monday afternoon, was dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting massacre. Boston Athletic Association president Joanne Flaminio said before the race that had a "special significance" because it was 26.2 miles long and there was 26 victims in the Newtown attack. There was also a group of Newtown parents running as part of a group called Team Newtown Strong who were raising money for local charities. A banner honoring the victims, hung at the end of the 26th mile, can be seen in the photo above.
"In the first twenty miles we're honoring the twenty Sandy Hook first graders," Laura Nowacki, a spokesperson for Newtown Strong, explained to WBUR Boston. "When we crest Heartbreak Hill, and we're coming back towards Boston, we run the final six for our six fallen educators, including their lives, to protect our children."
There was a 26-second moment of silence for the victims before the race started.
Update 4:07 p.m.: Newtown families were reportedly seated in the VIP section right by where the explosions went off. There's no word whether they are among the 23 injured and two dead from the explosions.
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Topics: Newtown, Boston Marathon
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