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Offline rogwar

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Boston Marathon explosions
« on: April 15, 2013, 02:37:31 PM »
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013, 02:44:30 PM »
:(  some of the pics are just brutal

what a nightmare
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2013, 02:51:44 PM »
Just heard a report from Boston PD stating 3 dead so far. Tragic. Thoughts and prayers for the victims.
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 02:54:55 PM »
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2013, 03:22:08 PM »
Terrible events. Frightening if its Al Qaeda, more so if its Korean in origin.
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 03:26:55 PM »
AP is reporting at least one (possibly more) bomb has been found.
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2013, 03:32:00 PM »
now they are saying 2 more bombs have been found and are being disarmed. thoughts and prayers to go out...
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2013, 04:06:03 PM »
Terrible events. Frightening if its Al Qaeda, more so if its Korean in origin.

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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2013, 04:13:00 PM »
Wow, prayers go out to the families.

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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2013, 04:13:16 PM »
I guess ignorance knows no limit.  Thoughts and prayers to the victims and families.
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2013, 04:23:34 PM »
My assessment.

based off the footage provided, i believe this was a political statement by al-Qaeda. The 1st bomb went off in well view of the camera, and DIRECTLY behind the flags of other NATO countries (being the Boston Marathon is a large international event) that are contributing to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. Although there were many injured, it doesn't seem the main intent was to cause  mass causalities.

2 more bombs were found by Boston PD.

Explosion at the JFK Library.

Saudia Arabian man in custody ( on 9/11 most of the attackers were of Saudi descent)



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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2013, 04:23:39 PM »
Jesus.

Small explosive, definitely deliberate. Contact explosive, not much fire in that blast. The person who did this is organized.

Heads are going to roll for this.

The hospital reports that the injuries caused by this blast have resulted in many amputations.

However the explosion wasn't massive, it didn't wipe out a whole block, or perhaps , two of the largest buildings in the world for example. I doubt we are looking at an organization, definitely not the Iranians or North Koreans. My bet would be on a homegrown Islamic extremist, or failing that an ultra right wing extremist perhaps fundamentalists protesting against the proposed gun control laws.

Regardless of who is responsible, I hope everyone gets themselves well as soon as possible.
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2013, 04:56:57 PM »
Like, ya know, when that thing that makes you move, it has pistons and things, When your thingamajigy is providing power, you do not hear other peoples thingamajig when they are providing power.

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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2013, 05:05:35 PM »
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Re: Boston Marathon explosions
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2013, 05:25:39 PM »
My assessment.
Saudia Arabian man in custody ( on 9/11 most of the attackers were of Saudi descent)


This is untrue, There is no one in custody, there making no comment on anything to do with anyone let alone a Saudia. Everyone is watching what they say, but you really think they would call out something that big mire hours after the event and it not being everywhere. 
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