Boston Bombing

FRED HALE SR. · 04-16-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Urban, whatever ever you do, don't mention the Troubles.
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.

I actually remember a great deal about the troubles from the late 70's. Thought it was disbanded in the late 90's however. Dates back to 1600's from what I recollect. Did a report on it in 7th grade.

bob. · 04-16-2013, 01:08 PM

i would just like to say that my comment was actually at the Yankees/Red Sox picture....but that i also agree with Fred's other statement....and personally i feel opinions do not need qualification

i have to say....having literally found out about this this morning when i stopped to get some coffee.....i just don't see a reason for this....it just seems so pointless....

FRED HALE SR. · 04-16-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

i would just like to say that my comment was actually at the Yankees/Red Sox picture....but that i also agree with Fred's other statement....and personally i feel opinions do not need qualification

i have to say....having literally found out about this this morning when i stopped to get some coffee.....i just don't see a reason for this....it just seems so pointless....

If anybody can sympathize with Boston it would be New York.

Trollheart · 04-16-2013, 01:43 PM

Just found out about this right now. WTF is wrong with this world, when you can't even go for a fun run without the risk of being blown up? I haven't read the full thread yet, but does this have the smell of homegrown terrorism, do you think? Either way it's a despicable and cowardly act, and my thoughts, as I'm sure all of yours, are with those who were injured and their families, and of course the families of those who lost their lives. A black day.

PoorOldPo · 04-16-2013, 02:08 PM

Any leads on who it was yet?

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Originally Posted by right-track

Urban, whatever ever you do, don't mention the Troubles.
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.

Wow you're really on a role Right Track, funny guy...

Paul Smeenus · 04-16-2013, 02:28 PM

The bombs were fashioned from pressure cookers and loaded with shrapnel, crude but effective. It has the appearance of a homegrown attack. As for motive, the marathon attracts athletes from all over the world, it could be anything.

**Janszoon** · 04-16-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Again, I'll ask what exactly do you think my "argument" is?

I'm getting a little sick of people putting words in my mouth here.

And I'm sick of you hijacking a thread about a tradegy in my hometown for the purposes of your own unrelated political axe grinding. Please knock it off.

Burning Down · 04-16-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

And I'm sick of you hijacking a thread about a tradegy in my hometown for the purposes of your own unrelated political axe grinding. Please knock it off.

I already told everyone to take it to another thread.

Psy-Fi · 04-16-2013, 04:58 PM

Since nobody has claimed responsibility for the atrocity (as terrorist groups usually do), I tend to think it's a local nutcase behind the bombings.
I also think that bb's were used in place of ball bearings since they are cheap and easily obtainable.
3 dead, 17 critical, and 176 injured total. I hope they solve this horrendous atrocity soon.

Officials: No unexploded devices found | Boston Herald

**Janszoon** · 04-16-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I already told everyone to take it to another thread.

And RT continued making snide comments, hence my remark.

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04-16-2013, 02:28 PM	#106 (permalink)
Paul Smeenus David Hasselhoff Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Back in Portland, OR Posts: 3,681	The bombs were fashioned from pressure cookers and loaded with shrapnel, crude but effective. It has the appearance of a homegrown attack. As for motive, the marathon attracts athletes from all over the world, it could be anything.

04-16-2013, 04:58 PM	#109 (permalink)
Psy-Fi Aficionado of Fine Filth Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: You don't want to look in there. Posts: 6,884	Since nobody has claimed responsibility for the atrocity (as terrorist groups usually do), I tend to think it's a local nutcase behind the bombings. I also think that bb's were used in place of ball bearings since they are cheap and easily obtainable. 3 dead, 17 critical, and 176 injured total. I hope they solve this horrendous atrocity soon. Officials: No unexploded devices found \| Boston Herald