Simon Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Because nothing says "We're all one nation" like an act of domestic terrorism. I'm not buying the domestic angle; I think these guys were Islamists. And I don't think we've seen the last of it in the short term either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 We're talking different things I think. Your guy was a topic mid day that I was seeing but it's seemed to turn a corner to new people. http://img.gawkerass...pg/original.jpg This photo - right side, center sidewalk -black outfit, black bag white hat and blue outfit blue gym bag are the two that are being discussed right now as who the FBI is distributing photos of. The news channels have decided to describe the bags but not the people in order to "protect the integrity of the search" Later photos seem to have them both without bags as well in breakdowns I've seen, but its hard to tell. Either way between the reports of a guy on a cell phone making the drop in the video as well as these two it is looking more and more like there were at least 2 people on the ground, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 There's apparently another bomb threat in Boston tonight. These guys know they're getting caught soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 There's apparently another bomb threat in Boston tonight. These guys know they're getting caught soon. I find it interesting that the media "erroneously" reported that a suspect was caught and then suddenly there was a bomb threat to the federal courthouse that the suspect was supposedly being taken to. Maybe the FBI leaked a false story to have the bombers make such a move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 One of the boards I've been watching because they go nuts on stories like this has about a dozen photos of these guys all analyzed and broken down.... It's crazy how much time amatuer FBI agents online have but it's interesting. They seem to have them right at the site for several hours, but not one photo of them paying attention to the race (not crazy as photos are just a split second and it'd be weird if the were constantly watching but a slight red flag), the black bag seems to match some design characteristics to the black bag torn up after (I'm sure a lot of bags vaguely match, but the straps look very similar), the odd shape of the cargo in it (something handle-like sticking out but who knows), both showing in photos without bags seemingly but the reappearing with bags later (did they just set them down momentarily? or did they drop then a get an extra to cover themselves?).... Not saying they did anything but it makes sense they'd potentially be getting attention. Could easily just be a dude with something oddly shaped in a bag he set down for a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 This is an absolutely hysterical look at what transpired at CNN: "CNN's jaw-droppingly awful hour of boston bombing coverage." http://www.buzzfeed....ombing-coverage That's great - because I was able to watch the first half hour of that, went ahead and made an ass out of myself by telling people there's been an arrest............Then came back to it about 45 minutes later and everything had changed. So, it's amusing to see how the backtracking happened. WTF It was also the anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Add in that Thatcher is being buried this week, maybe it was someone from England. Also, Lincoln died this week. In fact he died on the 15th. It was also the bombing of the US Embassy in Lebanon Oklahoma City bombing. Tombora Volcano killed 80,000 Virginia Tech murders Texas City blew up Titanic Sunk Robinson breaks color barrier in baseball Oil in Gulf of Mexico San Fran Earthquake Korean Airline shot down over Russia Columbine Spanish American War declared Hitlers Birthday Wasn't Waco the same week - I thought McVeigh timed OKC to Waco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-upbeat/soldiers-complete-boston-marathon-then-rush-help-152305020.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://news.yahoo.co...-152305020.html I saw a surgeon interviewed earlier on TV that finished the marathon, went right to the hospital and has been there ever since working. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 There's apparently another bomb threat in Boston tonight. These guys know they're getting caught soon. They said something about it on the news that I'm watching but then never said another word. I must have heard something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 They said something about it on the news that I'm watching but then never said another word. I must have heard something wrong. I haven't seen any mention of it on the local 11:00 news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 They were probably talking about the courthouse this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) The Allies invaded Norway. FDR died. Iraq was invaded. The Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Yamamoto Isoroku assassinated. Ernie Pyle died. On a different note, this "tribute" at the start of the Sabres-Bruins game is just embarrassing maudlin and shallow. THIS is embarrassing? What? This is stirring: http://video.bruins....nsole?id=240032 That's great - because I was able to watch the first half hour of that, went ahead and made an ass out of myself by telling people there's been an arrest............Then came back to it about 45 minutes later and everything had changed. So, it's amusing to see how the backtracking happened. WTF Wasn't Waco the same week - I thought McVeigh timed OKC to Waco? Dammit - why'd I bring up Waco: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:50:34 PM National News Alert Fertilizer plant explodes near Waco, Texas, causing numerous injuries An explosion Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, has caused major damage to nearby buildings and injured numerous people, AP reports. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fertilizer-plant-explodes-near-waco-texas-causing-numerous-injuries/2013/04/17/df34de68-a7cd-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html Edited April 18, 2013 by bbb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) THIS is embarrassing? What? This is stirring: http://video.bruins....nsole?id=240032 That gave me chills. Awesome Edited April 18, 2013 by Captain Hindsight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 This is an absolutely hysterical look at what transpired at CNN: "CNN's jaw-droppingly awful hour of boston bombing coverage." http://www.buzzfeed....ombing-coverage UPDATE: ‘The Onion’ Apologizes For Killing Innocent Boston Man Tom Mahoney We Spoke Too Soon BOSTON—Saying that we spoke too soon and probably should have looked at all the facts and information first before pulling the trigger, The Onion has issued an apology to the family of Boston resident Tom Mahoney, who was shot and killed by the news organization at 2:10 p.m. today. “We have learned that, contrary to our prior reports, Mr. Mahoney was in fact just a school teacher and not the Boston Marathon bomber,” read an official statement from The Onion. “Next time, instead of creating a media firestorm, misleading the public with uncorroborated information, and murdering an innocent man, we will make sure to confirm the identity of the bomber with the proper officials before taking a shot.” The Onion once again apologizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 UPDATE: ‘The Onion’ Apologizes For Killing Innocent Boston Man Tom Mahoney This is the second "article" from the Onion I've seen, and I think they are joking around to soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 This is the second "article" from the Onion I've seen, and I think they are joking around to soon. Agreed. At least give enough time for people to grieve. I'm all for trying to find silver linings but this seems to be a little crass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 They were probably talking about the courthouse this afternoon. It had to have been. Why they'd run their breaking news sound effect and graphics when talking about a 6 hour old story, I don't know. Stupid news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) http://m.nypost.com/f/mobile/news/national/feds_have_men_in_sights_j43UJwXZncr0wmysU42scJ Ny post running pics of the guys I was talking about confirming they are being sought. Makes me question if its true, with how awful they've been. One of their facebooks is easily found.... So... Either the guy disappeared and the FBI isn't making the page private for some reason or more likely he's not being looked for that seriously? https://m.facebook.com/salah.barhoum?__user=2803693 Edited April 18, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://m.nypost.com/...Zncr0wmysU42scJ Ny post running pics of the guys I was talking about confirming they are being sought. Makes me question if its true, with how awful they've been. One of their facebooks is easily found.... So... Either the guy disappeared and the FBI isn't making the page private for some reason or more likely he's not being looked for that seriously? https://m.facebook.c...?__user=2803693 FWIW Myles N. Miller @mylesnmiller 1h CBS' John Miller says these men identified by the NYPost are not the two suspects law enforcement seek. pic.twitter.com/K5C5jpOGKq Also local reports are saying that they now have two separate videos of the drops, one the aforementioned Lord & Taylor video of the first suspect reported yesterday and a 2nd now of the drop at the first explosion and both will be released today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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