I never said, nor thought any of the victims had donated money to the IRA.
What I did say was I agreed with Urban about those living in Boston who had, now know what it's like.
I hope they have time to reflect on their obnoxious and nauseating donations that helped fund the death of innocent men, women and children.

Don't talk like a twat!

Because they need to be reminded right, despite the fact the vast majority had nothing to do with it. The vast majority of British people had nothing to do with its' government's atrocities, should they be literally reminded about those?

Your argument is just going around in circles, man.

Tell that to the victims of terrorism. I'm sure they'll agree

I'm sure they will.


I will tell it to the victims on both sides.

Incidentally, just exactly what do you think my argument is?

Carlos Arredondo hailed as hero for Boston Marathon rescue efforts | World news | guardian.co.uk

This story was pretty touching. Sorry for all of the people in Boston dealing with this aftermath. I watched all last night hoping they would find the perpetrators. Lots of people will say they lose faith in humanity, but stories like this reaffirm why people should always have faith in humanity.

So wait, people who still live in Boston who may have funded the IRA in some capacity many years ago deserved this? What? How can you even dare to make that connection? I'm definitely not surprised that such a rude and inappropriate attitude has surfaced, but I am actually shocked that it came from Urban and RT. You're allowed to hold any opinion that you want, but it was definitely disrespectful to the majority (and probably ALL) of the victims who weren't involved in the schemes of the IRA.

Yes, if we're including the "majority (and probably ALL) of the victims who weren't involved in the schemes of the IRA"...which we're not.

I'm sorry, I still think the argument was in poor taste regardless.

I never even said they deserved it, and we're not talking a long time ago we're talking about something that still goes on today.

Like I said it's not an uncommon opinion in Britain and I don't see at all how my comments are detrimental to the real victims in this.

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.

Thanks for that Fred.

Pretty strong guy there, gotta respect it.

DMA : theCHIVE

First photo is pretty cool.

You're only shocked because of your ignorance on the subject of the IRA, if you don't mind me saying so.

It runs very very deep in England, and to be really honest I get the feeling you're not qualified to even offer an opinion on it.

What does the IRA have to do with the Boston Marathon bombing? Maybe you should stick to the subject or start an IRA thread to talk in.

gonna have to concur with you on that one Fred

I didn't bring the IRA up, I was simply making a point. I think it was a valid point, and I have no intention of going on about it.

Actually, I said I was shocked that the opinion was openly stated in here by someone who I thought would know better than to post it in this thread. The comment itself did not surprise me, like I said in my earlier post. I get that strong feelings about the IRA are running rampant in England. It's probably identical to all the feelings about Quebec separatism in Canada.

However, I don't see how the IRA or anyone who funded it is directly connected to the bombings in Boston. I'm allowed to say what I'd like to say on the subject, just as anyone else is, so don't say that I'm not qualified to do so.

I'm not going to derail the thread any further. If there are people who would like to talk about the IRA, etc, do so in another thread dedicated to the topic.

I agree with Fred and Burning Down. A separate thread would be more appropriate.
It's a pity this one got a little off topic.
It's been regrettable.

:pssst: 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.

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.

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. :(

Any leads on who it was yet?





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

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.

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.

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

And RT continued making snide comments, hence my remark.

Jansz, delighted you and yours are ok. Anyone heard from Big3? Anyone else here from Boston I should worry about?

Leads at this point, or still nothing?

what!?

He made that post way before I told everyone to take it somewhere else. No comments were made afterwards.

Hermione said he posted something on Facebook a few hours afterwards, so I think he's okay!

Great news! :tramp: (Sorry, that probably seemed a little disrespectful, given the subject, but it's good to know your friends are okay) --- is that it in our little band of brothers and sisters? Are we all accounted for now? It's easy three thousand miles away to forget this impacts people on a direct level a lot more than it does me, even if it does still shock, sadden and disgust me: it's like suddenly remembering you had relatives in Kobe or near Sandy Hook or something....

Yes, there were:

Sadly, I'm really not surprised. It's not the kind of thing the families of the injured or killed really want to be hearing about right now.

I wonder if this asshat understands that the marathon is something of an international event and one of the three people who died was Chinese not American.

Well this thread was a fun read. Obviously, yesterday was an absolute tragedy. But overall the city is doing very well to keep things moving. Massive charity runs were held tonight and innumerate fund raisers have sprung up for the victims families. One of the women who works with us lost her daughter who I'd guess to be 24-ish from photos. We also lost an 8-year old from the neighborhood I live in who's father was running. (I posted a photo of him below).

It smells to me like a deranged lone wolf. But as a lot of people have said, the good really showed their true colors and outweighed the bad. Here are some things that have cropped up in the last few days that I thought were really great. I love this city, its got a character you just can't replicate in other places. Everyone is really pulling together in such a seamless way.


From Patton Oswalt (taken from an article)
Letter from Boston

Boston Never Leaves You

The Meaning of the Boston Marathon


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Edit: Thanks for the concern guys, but you're going to have to try harder to get rid of me.

That's heart breaking. I'm sure he could never have suspected that some coward would take his life so senselessly.