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15 Apr 2013, 8:58 pm

I wont post them but some absolutely horrific pictures out there. Really can't believe the carnage.



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15 Apr 2013, 9:16 pm

Jacoby wrote:
I wont post them but some absolutely horrific pictures out there. Really can't believe the carnage.


I've seen some of them - and a video of one of the explosions. Absolutely horrific.



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15 Apr 2013, 10:42 pm

The damn fools who perpetrated this senseless act apparently weren't thinking about how our current President lives up to his promises of hunting down America's enemies to the grave, and rains death from the skies.

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15 Apr 2013, 11:13 pm

A) It's patriot's day
B) taxes due
C)OK City bombing anniversary this week
D) Waco anniversary this week.

I'd say 60% this is domestic. Just guessing.



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16 Apr 2013, 1:01 am

simon_says wrote:
A) It's patriot's day
B) taxes due
C)OK City bombing anniversary this week
D) Waco anniversary this week.

I'd say 60% this is domestic. Just guessing.


Would you be happy if that's what it was?



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16 Apr 2013, 1:07 am

Jacoby wrote:
simon_says wrote:
A) It's patriot's day
B) taxes due
C)OK City bombing anniversary this week
D) Waco anniversary this week.

I'd say 60% this is domestic. Just guessing.


Would you be happy if that's what it was?


I'm just guessing based on the date.

I have no interest in your baiting.



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16 Apr 2013, 1:30 am

simon_says wrote:
Jacoby wrote:
simon_says wrote:
A) It's patriot's day
B) taxes due
C)OK City bombing anniversary this week
D) Waco anniversary this week.

I'd say 60% this is domestic. Just guessing.


Would you be happy if that's what it was?


I'm just guessing based on the date.

I have no interest in your baiting.


no need to edit your post, you have a weird obsession with asking if people are sexually aroused by things

I just find it to be a weird coincidence that certain left wingers all seem to think its a "right wing extremist" based essentially on nothing other than the fact that it took place in April but they of course are just speculating and mean nothing by it of course. Has nothing to do with their personal beliefs.



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16 Apr 2013, 1:31 am

I've said it before on another thread: unless it was the work of a disturbed kid, this doesn't look domestic. It doesn't serve any domestic political cause, and the method was very middle eastern down to the lack of groups claiming responsibility.


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16 Apr 2013, 1:57 am

Jacoby wrote:
simon_says wrote:
Jacoby wrote:
simon_says wrote:
A) It's patriot's day
B) taxes due
C)OK City bombing anniversary this week
D) Waco anniversary this week.

I'd say 60% this is domestic. Just guessing.


Would you be happy if that's what it was?


I'm just guessing based on the date.

I have no interest in your baiting.


no need to edit your post, you have a weird obsession with asking if people are sexually aroused by things

I just find it to be a weird coincidence that certain left wingers all seem to think its a "right wing extremist" based essentially on nothing other than the fact that it took place in April but they of course are just speculating and mean nothing by it of course. Has nothing to do with their personal beliefs.



Mr. conspiracy has a new conspiracy. What's the frequency Kenneth?

If it was 9/11 I'd guess Muslims first. But whether it's neck beards with a tax problem, or Muslim woo woos, or a disaffected nihilist my guesses will have no effect on the investigation.

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I've said it before on another thread: unless it was the work of a disturbed kid, this doesn't look domestic. It doesn't serve any domestic political cause, and the method was very middle eastern down to the lack of groups claiming responsibility.


Yeah, there is no federal target aspect to it. The white nationalists are going nuts down in Texas lately but i don't know why they'd want to blow up white people in Boston. The only angle I can think of is the symbolism of "patriots day" in Boston. A historical revolutionary angle.

But the target looks like an AQ target in general.



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16 Apr 2013, 5:13 am

What's up with the rush to accuse the right wing? The track record for over a decade now is that the shooters are predominantly liberals from wealthy backgrounds.


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16 Apr 2013, 5:24 am

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What's up with the rush to accuse the right wing? The track record for over a decade now is that the shooters are predominantly liberals from wealthy backgrounds.


Like McVeigh and Nichols?
I don't think anyone here is suggesting that everyone who's ever voted Republican is a potential threat. But the fact remains, the far right - whether they be the KKK, Nazis, militias, etc. - have made themselves known for their violent rhetoric, and sometimes back their actions up with violent acts.

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16 Apr 2013, 5:32 am

I doubt that McVeigh and Nichols did it. Not only do the feds continue to cover up the activities going on around the outside of the building in the minutes before and after the blast (the only security tape was finally returned to it's owner last year...edited), but when the army corps of engineers tried to duplicate the blast, it only did superficial damage to the facade and they had to use real C4 demolitions charges fixed to the support columns in the basement to duplicate the damage.


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16 Apr 2013, 6:08 am

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I doubt that McVeigh and Nichols did it. Not only do the feds continue to cover up the activities going on around the outside of the building in the minutes before and after the blast (the only security tape was finally returned to it's owner last year...edited), but when the army corps of engineers tried to duplicate the blast, it only did superficial damage to the facade and they had to use real C4 demolitions charges fixed to the support columns in the basement to duplicate the damage.


If they didn't do it, then Nichols is suspiciously quiet living out his life sentence, rather than yelling his innocence to the rooftops. On top of that, he admitted his guilt, and turned states evidence against McVeigh.
I don't doubt their guilt, but I think not everyone involved has been brought to justice - such as the mysterious John Doe number 2.

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16 Apr 2013, 11:37 am

There's rumours saying that the perpetrators could be:
- North Koreans (they said recently that they would attack South Korea)
- Iranians (don't think so)
- Syrians
- Radical Liberals
- Radical Conservatives



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16 Apr 2013, 11:58 am

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I'm guessing this is the work of a Timothy McVeigh type right wing nutjob.


It seems that's what you're hoping for.
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Well in a way, yes. Since if it is the work of a homegrown terrorist the political ramifications will be localised and won't involve other countries.


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16 Apr 2013, 12:09 pm

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I'm guessing this is the work of a Timothy McVeigh type right wing nutjob.


It's far too early to say anything like that. I'd say nothing until we know for sure. No-one should be blamed without proof - Islamist fundamentalists, Christian fundamentalists or other terrorists.


Well that is America's problem, it has collected so many enemies over the years people with an axe to grind are queuing up to take pot shots at it. Now it has to trawl through a list of potential culprits.

I am suggesting its more likely to be right wing extremist or survivalist because Al Quaeda's style is to target areas of economic value- London, Madrid, New York etc. Boston? This seems more likely to be an odd loner with a personal agenda. Just a theory.

I hope to god it isn't Islamic terrorists. It will just give the white house a pretext to invade another country and wage an onslaught against another innocent populace with thousands of combatants and civilians alike dying in the process.
Speaking of having an axe to grind, congratulations you just took advantage of this tragedy for political reasons. You proud of yourself now?