Apparent Terrorism At Boston Marathon Breaking News

[Shol'va]

Well folks here we go again. Many people injured and many extremely severe as two apparent bombings hit approximately 20 seconds apart at the finish line of the race. This sucks...

[RaginCajun]

heard this as well

[austinite]

F! Watching now...

[jasc]

Takes a sick individual to do something like this..

Terrible

[Shol'va]

If this is terrorism then you got to love,(hate) those guys for killing innocent joggers from around the world including those from the US as well. So they hate the US govt. so they kill innocent victims who have nothing to do with it all. That bout sums it up. I hate to bring up the gun issue.....but......there were no guns used in this incident, instead bombs were used so what will our prez do about this one? He wants to control guns cause they kill, but now we have bombs which by the way have always been illegal and so what is he to do now?

[Zodiac82]

crazy stupid fvckn people....that about sums it up

[Shol'va]

The news media is refusing to say it's terrorism, but yet go on to say that the wounds of the victims are consistent with what you'd see in a war zone. In other words people are missing eyes and limbs. So draw your own conclusions...

[austinite]

The news media is refusing to say it's terrorism, but yet go on to say that the wounds of the victims are consistent with what you'd see in a war zone. In other words people are missing eyes and limbs. So draw your own conclusions...

Most wont. Fox will be the first.

[Yeahbuddy157]

What motivates lunatics to do sh*t like this! These kinds of things always happen to innocent unsuspecting people.

[Papa Smurf]

Our prayers go out to the people of Boston...............................

[lstbred]

If it is an attack, WTF is wrong with these ppl? You want the government to "take notice"? you "want to be heard?" yep, thier listening now because you killed/mamed/hurt people that (probably) have nothing to do with or dont even know about your cause. Bring back public viewing and start offing these f*cks.

[Shol'va]

Well it's official it's terrorism...Multiple unexploded explosive devices found all over the place....

[Zodiac82]

Well it's official it's terrorism...Multiple unexploded explosive devices found all over the place....

ill say....dont think its a coincidence its Patriots Day either

[knuckles69]

So sad. My woman works for a marathon organization and she is just getting hammered with phone calls from media

[Shol'va]

Any guesses as to who is behind this one? I'm thinking maybe an American college age guy who has recently converted to islam. And he thinks that he is required by his faith to kill the infidels. That would be us. I still don't know where in that book it calls for them to kill all unbelievers, aka infidels. And before anyone goes postal, this is just my guess. And I'm not knocking islam so there..

[LGM]

The news media is refusing to say it's terrorism, but yet go on to say that the wounds of the victims are consistent with what you'd see in a war zone. In other words people are missing eyes and limbs. So draw your own conclusions...

Everyone is calling it terrorism.

(D) congressman from Mass. saying 5 bombs now; 2 at finish line, one at JFk Library, one at hotel and one in an undisclosed location.

[LGM]

Any guesses as to who is behind this one? I'm thinking maybe an American college age guy who has recently converted to islam. And he thinks that he is required by his faith to kill the infidels. That would be us. I still don't know where in that book it calls for them to kill all unbelievers, aka infidels. And before anyone goes postal, this is just my guess. And I'm not knocking islam so there..

It's a bit too thorough (I'd think) to be one nut job. Apparently a Saudi national with burns being held at hospital under guard right now.

It's got to be a group, IMO.

[Shol'va]

It's a bit too thorough (I'd think) to be one nut job. Apparently a Saudi national with burns being held at hospital under guard right now.

It's got to be a group, IMO.

No way can it be a Saudi! They are our friends! They sell us oil! They love us. No wait wasn't Osama Bin Hiding Now Dead, a Saudi? Well you could be right it might have been from the land of Saud. If it is then we are indeed in trouble as they are considered a moderate country. And if they want us dead then just think of all the other middle eastern countries who want us dead as well. Boy I sure hope we are doing good over in Afghan land. I would hate to think those guys hate us too! Is there anyone left who doesn't wish us harm these days? Maybe the Brits or Men from the Land Down Under? Hey Marcus and Auslifta do you still like us? lol

[LGM]

Lots of speculation right now; hard to say, but a lot of experts saying it's pretty sophisticated.

[Shol'va]

I've got a feeling it is home grown domestic extremists. Hitlers birthday is on April 20th could it be a statement being made due to that? Eh who knows just yet...

[LGM]

NYPost now saying 12 dead and almost 100 injured.

12 dead, at least more 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, suspect identified and being guarded in hospital - NYPOST.com

[lstbred]

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http://www.boston.com/video/viral_pa...=2303076923001

[LGM]

Mayors Press conference now saying no one in custody...

[LGM]

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Boston.com viral video page - Boston.com

People who do this make me want to beat the hell out of them. That video really pisses me off.

[lstbred]

Just passing on what I saw man, standing around not doing anything or helping isn't my style either.

[LGM]

Just passing on what I saw man, standing around not doing anything or helping isn't my style either.

No worries; not directed at you.

3 dead now? Wildly differing counts out there.

[baseline_9]

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Boston.com viral video page - Boston.com

That pic is terrible

[Times Roman]

great

now we have to listen to pvssies like big dog "Wolf Blitzer" endlessly churn his mindless dribble for the next few weeks

[LGM]

God. One of the killed was an 8 year old kid.

[canesfan804]

The news media is refusing to say it's terrorism, but yet go on to say that the wounds of the victims are consistent with what you'd see in a war zone. In other words people are missing eyes and limbs. So draw your own conclusions...

Isn't it an act of terrorism no matter who did it? Unibomber, Tim McVey, Atl Olympic were all still considered terroist attacks right?

[Honkey_Kong]

I've got a feeling it is home grown domestic extremists. Hitlers birthday is on April 20th could it be a statement being made due to that? Eh who knows just yet...

I don't think it's got anything to do with Hitler. Today is Patriots' day. It celebrates the battles of Lexington and Concord. And in addition you have a large number of people gathered in a rather small area with little searching if anything going on by authorities.

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remember that thread, someone was complaining about delays at the airport due to security checks? i wonder what's he thinking now.

[Zodiac82]

ill say....dont think its a coincidence its Patriots Day either

I don't think it's got anything to do with Hitler. Today is Patriots' day. It celebrates the battles of Lexington and Concord. And in addition you have a large number of people gathered in a rather small area with little searching if anything going on by authorities.

^^^^yep

[Zodiac82]

remember that thread, someone was complaining about delays at the airport due to security checks? i wonder what's he thinking now.

the tsa thread??? all necessary evils

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although this may very well be the work of a bunch of domestic sickos, but i'm sure airport security will triple now.

[jasc]

While I hesitate to speculate on the so-called terrorists, I wonder if it's some whack job group angry about paying taxes. On the surface this seems to be the most fitting.

As for Islamic terrorists (Al Q, Taliban), why would they target this event specifically and on this very day? More damage could have been done at other events and would have likely been easier to set up. Just my speculation...

[SSM2]

That graphic picture of the guy in the wheelchair is just horrible and I hope it enrages others as much as it enrages me.

Hurry up and track down the perpetrator(s) and give the POS what he deserves...him strapped down to a table in a dark lit room with a variety of tools.

[austinite]

While I hesitate to speculate on the so-called terrorists, I wonder if it's some whack job group angry about paying taxes. On the surface this seems to be the most fitting.

As for Islamic terrorists (Al Q, Taliban), why would they target this event specifically and on this very day? More damage could have been done at other events and would have likely been easier to set up. Just my speculation...

Because it would make international news. 93 countries participated in this marathon and every flag was there. Media coverage.

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Because it would make international news. 93 countries participated in this marathon and every flag was there. Media coverage.

even my country's flag is seen in the video...lol

[noon]

Its a sad event all in all
Too many cowards in the world doing harm from a distance
Makes me sick