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I live in the shelter-in-place area. If you want, I will go outside and walk a few miles, taking pictures of myself every so often not being arrested or otherwise having my civil liberties violated. I can do that, because THIS IS VOLUNTARY.
They asked for our help. We are giving it VOLUNTARILY by staying inside.
They asked, we have done, and that is that. This is what a community working together looks like. This is what crowdsourcing a sick criminal bastard to justice looks like.
Period.
Man, the Derp is strong today.
randome
(34,845 posts)Too many here are disappointed that LE is doing an excellent job so far. It messes with one-dimensional thinking.
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)those who are whining about martial law are those who are disappointed this was not the work of the teabaggers and are looking to distract from that. Otherwise they're complete imbeciles.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)I just shrugged and said oh well, guess I was wrong.
And I am not whining about martial law. I think LE is doing a fine job.
I've never heard anybody on the left ever fret about martial law. That tends to be a RW paranoid thing.
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2708354
There's more but I'm being lazy. If you really want them, just let me know.
Hekate
(90,708 posts)They are all over the place.
bluestate10
(10,942 posts)for long. Bostonians will go out, but exercise caution and pay attention to people around them.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)As for the right fretting about martial law more than the left.
It's the same thing as their bleating about creeping sharia law.
They caterwaul about the very thing thing they are trying to achieve.
EC
(12,287 posts)I have a feeling they're all close to snapping and one incident could open a whole flood of them leading the cause.
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)But I'm glad that at least two of them have been stopped.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Please don't let the stupid win by going out in the streets and taking pictures. Let them stew in their own juices!
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)You stay inside
MOTRDemocrat
(87 posts)But some people just don't get it.
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)I should stay inside to be safe.There was no probable knowledge that there were no more bombs or that the bombers had no arsenal at their disposal. It was, as Will said "Voluntary". Gee, how would anyone else handle this better?
FSogol
(45,488 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,719 posts)We know it's really a civil-liberties-destroying lockdown and anyone in Boston who sticks his nose outside will be arrested and sent to Gitmo for waterboarding.
Bicoastal
(12,645 posts)SPARTA!!!
(Sorry, thought you could use the laugh.)
Travelman
(708 posts)Phillip McCleod
(1,837 posts)it's just too true.
WE LOVE YOU BOSTON!!!!!
Skittles
(153,164 posts)I WOULD DO THAT FOR YOU MY SWEET
nolabear
(41,984 posts)Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)steve2470
(37,457 posts)reformist2
(9,841 posts)MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)a cooperative relationship can exist between law enforcement and citizens?
I think that Occupy Boston was the only Occupy encampment that was shut through negotion rather than police force.
We work together. One of the things I like about Boston.
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mcar
(42,334 posts)She voluntarily stepped outside earlier today for a brief moment to check out all the helicopters. She did not get arrested or have her civil liberties violated. She was aware, however, that she was voluntarily taking a risk.
The Derp is strong today.
Stay safe, everyone in my former (and still favorite) city.
emulatorloo
(44,130 posts)Appreciate you posting.
glowing
(12,233 posts)doing what Boston does. It's a proud city. And people are willing to keep out of the way to make it easier to catch those who harmed the city on Patriot's Day when the city hosted the world to the marathon. People just don't understand unless they have lived close enough to know the city... I grew up in southern VT... We spent many field trips at the museums and in the city. Many of us when we are old enough drive to the edge and take the T into the city to see a game or take in sites or visit a friend in college. I flew out of there when I went to Italy for my college graduation gift. My sister and her husband head into the city quite often (less now that they have the baby), but its an enjoyable place with great people and somehow everyone kind of know everyone... Its like Charleston in SC.. Everyone knew everyone somehow through someone... And when you move into the area, you become a part of the area.
They just don't get it Will. I get it and I didn't even "live" in the city... Only visited on occassions for a great trip away from the country.
On Edit: And as the police are going door to door, they are probably being greated with well wishes and refreshments from most of the residents. They want the bombers caught and anyone who may be associated at all with the two boys (I have a feeling there are more players on the back scene.. lot's of bombs for just two to mastermind in my opinion).
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)glowing
(12,233 posts)11 Bravo
(23,926 posts)(Lord, we do have our fair share of weirdness, do we not?)
freshwest
(53,661 posts)BainsBane
(53,034 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Hoping all in the area remain safe
Yavin4
(35,441 posts)If that really is Will or is this just another govt. conspiracy?
morningfog
(18,115 posts)Beautiful day, nothing open.
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)but how can we resist a cute baby?
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)New to the world people are awesome!
KatyaR
(3,445 posts)The Cute will win every time....
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)Hekate
(90,708 posts)Lots better.
shireen
(8,333 posts)Beautiful.
StaY safe.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)need to stfu on this one. lol
frylock
(34,825 posts)this is where it all begins; Obama's marshall (sic) law. they prolly start seizing all gunz tonight.
nolabear
(41,984 posts)People benefit greatly by giving up something that doesn't cause such massive suffering that they can't feel that it's a helpful, success-promoting choice. THis situation is horrible, and I'm so sorry you and your new little family are in it. But hear this: I appreciate all you and the people of Boston are doing to help those who are trying to help you. And all of us. Hang in there, man.
And kiss that baby on my behalf. Boiled hand towels can be substitute Huggies and all those transfats you shouldn't be eating make decent diaper rash ointment. (grin)
randome
(34,845 posts)I had twins, for Christ's sake! I KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE!!!!
avebury
(10,952 posts)alive. There were a lot of bullets flying around last night and he may have been wounded (several police officers were wounded). It would be curious to hear whether or not any blood was noted in the vehicle that was found. That piece of information would give people a better idea of how long the manhunt might take. If he was wounded seriously, he may have gone to ground and bled out. A dead suspect may be harder to find then a live one.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)They have ALOT of police dogs out.
It's not just BDP, Watertown and the feds. It's also MA, RI and CT staties.
Its been a while since they've jumped at any movement so I'm wondering if they are beginning to think he is dead and in some basement too.
They did say something earlier about finding a note stuck to a sign on one of the streets. didnt say what it said though.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)It's Obama's fault!
He's gonna terk er gurns!
The Illuminati! HAARP! ALIENS!!!!
AAAARGLEBLAAAARGH!
randome
(34,845 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)Chem-trails....
*blinks slowly*
Sasquatch....
*eye twitch*
Elvis was a spy for Nixon....
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)By somebody pushing the illuminati lie. Since poster lost posting privilidges.
I wanted MIRT to leave that alone...comedic
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)What's that?
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)That's badass.
Totes badass.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)That's MRIT!!!
Yer one o' THEM!!!!
*adjusts tinfoil hat*
freshwest
(53,661 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)to be honest.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)And Voldemort, Rick Scott, even though he owns that trope.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)Rick Scott is Bat Boy!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)It was nice knowing you Blarney.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)DOOOOOOMED!!!!
Don't let me die with my boots on!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Another prophet of disaster
Who says the ship is lost
Another prophet of disaster
Leaving you to count the cost
Taunting us with visions
Afflicting us with fear
Predicting war for millions
In the hope that one appears
No point asking when it is
No point asking who's to go
No point asking what's the game
No point asking who's to blame
'cos if you're gonna die, if you're gonna die
'cos if you're gonna die, if you're gonna die
If you're gonna die, die with your boots on
If you're gonna try, just stick around
Gonna cry, just move along
If you're gonna die, you're gonna die
In 13 the beast is rising
The frenchman did surmise
Through earthquakes and starvation
The warlord will arise
Terror, death, destruction
Pour from the eastern sands
But the truth of all predictions
Is always in your hands
If you're gonna die, die with your boots on
If you're gonna try, just stick around
Gonna cry, just move along
If you're gonna die, you're gonna die
P. S. Suspect #2 confirmed to be in custody now...
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)Thought for sure they'd kill his ass honestly.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)Here Come the Black Helicopters!: Exposing the Liberal Plan for Global Government
By Dick Morris. Yes, that Dick Morris:
Really? Dick Morris? Really?
We are doomed, I tell ya!
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)THANKS OBAMA!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)And good, I think everyone could use a bit of laughter right about now.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)I think people are just so used to TV cop shows that they expect it all to be solved by a half dozen people in 45 minutes.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Letting the police do their work is a good idea.
I was confused by the term LE. I didn't know what it was. Is that an East Coast regional expression or internet lingo?
randome
(34,845 posts)LE = Law Enforcement.
LEO = Law Enforcement Officer(s).
Yo_Mama
(8,303 posts)Aside from anything else, it makes the cops' jobs easier. I'd like to see you back.
Ignore the hysteria.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)And I bet they would stay if they were allowed to.
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)But, no...stay inside, please.
It'll take me awhile to get the visual of the photo album of WilliamPitt strolling along with a big smile on his face in the heart of an apocalyptic looking city.
Like the old chief in Little Big Man when Custer's troops were killing everyone around him and he thought he was invisible.
M_A
(72 posts)eom
Cha
(297,275 posts)Such a martialie law kind of word..
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/gov-patrick-stay-indoor-request-continues-for-boston
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Travelman
(708 posts)Rolls off the tongue a lot better than "voluntary."
Perhaps Boston needs a bottomless pit to throw people into. (insert joke about the "Big Dig" here)
It's Friday afternoon. I'm in a silly mood after this week. So sue me.
ismnotwasm
(41,986 posts)Your choice, and a whole lot of us support you.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)I haven't heard anything about people giving them a hard time about it though. Seems to me that neighborhood is being very helpful.
elehhhhna
(32,076 posts)WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)is all I hear.
Logical
(22,457 posts)WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)is what I hear.
justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)I've brought this up numerous times today. When there's a horrible snowstorm in the Northeast, Governor's often tell people to stay inside and off the roads. This is absolutely no different.
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Jennicut
(25,415 posts)issues and why Boston was shut down. When I heard rumors about CT having to possibly shut down train service, I understood.
Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)@BreakingNews: Mass. Gov. Patrick: Stay-indoors request is lifted, but remain vigilant; MBTA service will resume - live video http://t.co/tdnhj9LuhT
Common Sense Party
(14,139 posts)Stay safe.
FourScore
(9,704 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)TwilightZone
(25,471 posts)how it can be twisted to push their agendas. DU has overachieved on this one.
How about we just get the son of a bitch?
But, but...it's just one kid. How much harm can he possibly do? Oh, and MARTIAL LAW!
It's as though they've already forgotten the "kid" is a terrorist and has already killed many people.
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WillyT
(72,631 posts)OwnedByCats
(805 posts)It's for the safety of the residents and completely understandable when you have a bombing suspect running around.
If actual martial law was happening, it wouldn't be happening as a result of a madman on the lose. It wouldn't be temporary and would be completely mandatory.
I agree, it is not appropriate to call this "martial law".
freshwest
(53,661 posts)EC
(12,287 posts)the law go to any ends to get terrorists. They really have no place to hide when the whole community is out to do whatever it takes to get them. Thank you. Besides who doesn't like a day off?
limpyhobbler
(8,244 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Tsarnaev was cornered late Friday as he was hiding on a boat in a backyard of Watertown, a suburb of Boston.
Police were alerted to his whereabouts by a man who went outside after authorities lifted an order for residents to stay inside during the manhunt.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/19/us/boston-area-violence/index.html
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The T subway line, one of the metropolitan areas main arteries, was shut down while tens of thousands of residents in the affected communities were ordered to stay home.
http://nation.time.com/2013/04/19/the-marathon-bombing-gunfights-blasts-and-a-manhunt-shut-down-boston/#ixzz2R1rQlipd
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)I'm stunned.
Chico Man
(3,001 posts)I sense a pattern here..
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/02/08/patrick-declares-state-of-emergency-announces-travel-ban-in-mass/
No doubt we are heading towards martial law!!!
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Taverner
(55,476 posts)it was voluntary
If you saw a cop that day, they advised you to go inside
They did not force you