Explosion during Boston Marathon (non-political discussion)

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Apr 15, 2013 5:23 PM
chicago510;1426113 wrote:Glad I'm not the only one suspicious. They tend to be more tabloid-style journalism, no?
Yeah. I mean, I don't know what their content generally is, but they're the ones with the big tabloid-like covers and such and tend to be more over-the-top than regular media should be.
Apr 15, 2013 5:23pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:24 PM
https://twitter.com/jim_utter
Apr 15, 2013 5:24pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:25 PM
ptown_trojans_1;1426129 wrote:One of 2 things. Either the network is so flooded it cannot hand the volume. That is possible.
Or, they are jamming the signals to prevent IED.

Still too early to say for sure.

Sounds like the latter
Apr 15, 2013 5:25pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:26 PM
tk421;1426131 wrote:https://twitter.com/jim_utter

Some good info in there.
Apr 15, 2013 5:26pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:26 PM
JFK library was a fire.

https://twitter.com/JFKLibrary
Apr 15, 2013 5:26pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:27 PM
gorocks99;1426120 wrote: Or he's just really fucking dumb
If I recall, Gibson is really smart. 3.8GPA or some shit in school.
Apr 15, 2013 5:27pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:28 PM
Cbs just showed video and audio of second bombing.
Apr 15, 2013 5:28pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:48 PM
I think Gibson might have been referring to the rumors swirling about his departure from Cleveland. Tonight would potentially be his last home game. Just speculating.
Apr 15, 2013 5:48pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:51 PM
dlazz;1426148 wrote:I think Gibson might have been referring to the rumors swirling about his departure from Cleveland. Tonight would potentially be his last home game. Just speculating.

What's that have to do with protesting?
Apr 15, 2013 5:51pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:56 PM
dlazz;1426148 wrote:I think Gibson might have been referring to the rumors swirling about his departure from Cleveland. Tonight would potentially be his last home game. Just speculating.
If you're right, it's still a questionable statement to make given the circumstances.
Apr 15, 2013 5:56pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:57 PM
ptown_trojans_1;1426099 wrote:I trust no source on potential suspects right now.
Precisely.

I have a low tolerance level for media hype.
Apr 15, 2013 5:57pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:59 PM
Midstate01;1426151 wrote:What's that have to do with protesting?
People protesting Cleveland management for letting him go?
Apr 15, 2013 5:59pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:06 PM
This was probably planned by an american group. The fact it was so well coordinated shows that the conspirers had constant and good communication, unlike the cell structure that many international groups use. Also April 14 is the day Lincoln and Seward were attacked, so interesting to see that happen on a similar date 150 years ago
Apr 15, 2013 6:06pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:08 PM
Classyposter58;1426157 wrote:This was probably planned by an american group. The fact it was so well coordinated shows that the conspirers had constant and good communication, unlike the cell structure that many international groups use. Also April 14 is the day Lincoln and Seward were attacked, so interesting to see that happen on a similar date 150 years ago

100% pure coincidence
Apr 15, 2013 6:08pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:09 PM
Latest from Boston Globe: 2 dead, 107 injured
Apr 15, 2013 6:09pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:09 PM
Only 2 dead speaks to the level of the hospitals and emergency response in Boston.
Apr 15, 2013 6:09pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:12 PM
SportsAndLady;1426158 wrote:100% pure coincidence
Would be my guess as well.

Much more likely its because it's the Boston Marathon and Fenway's Opening Day...or in other words, Patriot's Day and
Apr 15, 2013 6:12pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:12 PM
tk421;1426160 wrote:Only 2 dead speaks to the level of the hospitals and emergency response in Boston.

This and the fact that hundreds of medical personnel were on site to triage the amputations and grave wounds. In those situations seconds matter.
Apr 15, 2013 6:12pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:12 PM
SportsAndLady;1426158 wrote:100% pure coincidence
No, not on Patriots Day at the Boston Marathon
Apr 15, 2013 6:12pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:13 PM
chicago510;1426162 wrote:This and the fact that hundreds of medical personnel were on site to triage the amputations and grave wounds. In those situations seconds matter.
Yeah. That was what I was thinking. With the number of amputations that needed to be done, it was a huge life-saver to have personnel on site like that.
Apr 15, 2013 6:13pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:13 PM
Classyposter58;1426157 wrote:This was probably planned by an american group. The fact it was so well coordinated shows that the conspirers had constant and good communication, unlike the cell structure that many international groups use. Also April 14 is the day Lincoln and Seward were attacked, so interesting to see that happen on a similar date 150 years ago
I wouldn't leap to any conclusions.
tk421;1426160 wrote:Only 2 dead speaks to the level of the hospitals and emergency response in Boston.
Also speaks to the crude nature of the devices.
Apr 15, 2013 6:13pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:14 PM
Obama didn't want any part of that press conference.
Apr 15, 2013 6:14pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:14 PM
Brief statement from the President, still no information on a perpetrator. President didn't call it a terrorist attack.
Apr 15, 2013 6:14pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:16 PM
ptown_trojans_1;1426165 wrote: Also speaks to the crude nature of the devices.
The ball bearings makes me think of the Atlanta Olympic bombing.

We just don't know anything yet. Could be a lone wacko like with the Atlanta bombing. I'm sure something will come out, but no threats, no chatter, and no statement is kind of puzzling.
Apr 15, 2013 6:16pm
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Apr 15, 2013 6:17 PM
Could have been some deranged student/group of students. There are a lot of them (students, that is, not necessarily deranged) in Boston.
Apr 15, 2013 6:17pm