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Apparently we're supposed to wait an unspecified period of time before stating the obvious. n/t ellisonz Apr 2013 #1
At the moment it's hardly obvious mythology Apr 2013 #28
Date, time, place all scream right-wing domestic terrorism. ellisonz Apr 2013 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #79
I won't hold my breath waiting for a retraction from you. friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #80
What is it to you? ellisonz Apr 2013 #82
I *live* in the area, and am not some ax-grinding kibitzer given to Pat Robertson-quality... friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #85
I hope you're relieved. n/t ellisonz Apr 2013 #86
Free Republic-style stereotyping should have no place at DU. friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #114
Why would anyone backtrack from an extremely accurate statement. ieoeja Apr 2013 #87
What other similar events by the RW serve as the template these posts were supposedly based on? Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #91
OKC is the first to pop to mind. ieoeja Apr 2013 #97
OK, but why would the date be the sole determining factor? Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #103
Yes, scores of town halls shutdown by rioters in 2008 and 2009 was laughable. n/t ieoeja Apr 2013 #113
I'm not jumping to any conclusions about this. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #2
I agree Montoya Apr 2013 #3
Of course you do. nt Codeine Apr 2013 #4
yup sad-cafe Apr 2013 #24
That's my first reaction, too. silverweb Apr 2013 #5
Why not a Pakistani or Afghan... El Supremo Apr 2013 #6
And what if it is? davidn3600 Apr 2013 #7
Maybe. But it sounds a lot like the bombings in London & Europe...in subways, on buses, in cafes. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #8
That's what I thought. Seems a lot like IRA attacks in past decades. Kablooie Apr 2013 #17
Doesn't the IRA warn of their attacks? DBoon Apr 2013 #20
Often they didn't. Kablooie Apr 2013 #21
The R.A. Did make calls before every bomb attack... But... Unrepentant Fenian Apr 2013 #50
Would you consider Lord Mountbatten's group a civilian target? Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #57
Not just the IRA, but also jihadists. Lone wolfs or small groups. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #34
That all may be true, but I'm waiting for them to look and see. I agree, it screams usanian rw extre uppityperson Apr 2013 #9
According to CNN, police are looking for a dark-skinned or black suspect. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #10
Because its common knowledge these tea party extremists HATE Massachusettes Montoya Apr 2013 #13
Didn't they just get done voting for the former MA governor? Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #19
Then why not the State Capitol building, or Governor's residence? Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #25
In Oklahoma too there were many reports of FBI looking into middle eastern involvement. Kablooie Apr 2013 #18
That's kinda the point... Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #22
Hmmm. Well, you're assuming that they make any sense to begin with. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #36
Who the heck knows? bluedigger Apr 2013 #11
Gawd. Just stop. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #12
Oh, nononononono, we aren't allowed to speculate. So say DUers board nannies. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #14
How is this different from what the wingers are doing RZM Apr 2013 #15
I've been checking with Al Jazeera News aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2013 #16
It was a person or persons deluded by ideology and hate. alphafemale Apr 2013 #23
I missed this reply originally. Best answer. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #92
It's also "Patriot's Day" in Boston... Unrepentant Fenian Apr 2013 #26
If it turns out a right-wing groups is responsible for this, I'm calling for their fucking heads. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #27
Will you do the same if it turns out to be Islamists? nt Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #29
Fine. If it's Islamic terrorists, drone-strike their asses! n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #30
Consistency is important, especially when one is talking vengeance. nt Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #33
Of Course HangOnKids Apr 2013 #53
are they testing the crime scene for Cheetos residue? foo_bar Apr 2013 #31
Self delete this. Not funny or appropriate! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #37
Relax Logical. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #41
I think I was making a point foo_bar Apr 2013 #43
They do all kinds of things, or at least try to Nevernose Apr 2013 #51
I hate taxes The2ndWheel Apr 2013 #32
They're terrorists. The whole point is to scare the shit out of people. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #35
So why are the police looking for a black or dark-skinned suspect? Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #42
People that do this seem to usually have a specific reason and/or target The2ndWheel Apr 2013 #44
It's April 15. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #52
nt Montoya Apr 2013 #39
Wouldn't *any* terrorist group have claimed credit by now? Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #45
well now SmileyRose Apr 2013 #40
I would rather wait AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #46
The problem is that too many people are "screaming"...without any actual evidence brooklynite Apr 2013 #47
+1000 Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #48
I don't think it is "childish speculation." Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #55
Speculating is one thing but I've seen ugly things said here and far worse on "Freak Republic" Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #56
Oh, I agree there have been some OTT posts, but speculation, in general, is not bad. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #59
And I can aknowledge what you say. It is a coping technique for many people who don't share my Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #60
If you keep this up you're going to gain a reputation for Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #93
Well, you never know Catherine Vincent Apr 2013 #49
Much as I dislike the Tea Party activists, they're different from the White Power militants Bucky Apr 2013 #54
Seriously, most of the jag offs can't spell and you think they could muster up a bombing... WCGreen Apr 2013 #58
There are so many people blaming "whites", again conflating racists with all whites. just1voice Apr 2013 #61
And this... Matariki Apr 2013 #62
Don't think they would hit a marathon. Not the right symbolism at all. Quixote1818 Apr 2013 #63
Or not. nt Codeine Apr 2013 #64
I seriously doubted this was related to internal US politics. Dash87 Apr 2013 #67
Since we're beating a dead horse, and all... baldguy Apr 2013 #70
Karl Rove now in custody dems_rightnow Apr 2013 #65
No one expects the Formerly Turkish Chechens! kenny blankenship Apr 2013 #66
Their chief weapon is surprise... dairydog91 Apr 2013 #71
Surprise and fear! NoPasaran Apr 2013 #73
And ruthless efficiency. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #118
Wow, right on the mark!!! Puzzledtraveller Apr 2013 #68
Well, it is Muslim terrorism, but kind of homegrown Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #69
Looks Like This Prediction Screams For... KharmaTrain Apr 2013 #72
Don't feel too bad treestar Apr 2013 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author TimberValley Apr 2013 #75
Well then they owe you a whole dime, LOL Cal Carpenter Apr 2013 #76
You didn't know shit. which was clear when you posted this shit. cali Apr 2013 #77
Thank you. Bucky Apr 2013 #78
That's one way to put it RZM Apr 2013 #83
Didn't you make an infamous prediction a few weeks ago? UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #119
No, not that I recall cali Apr 2013 #120
Right. Nice spin. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #121
K&S (the S is for shame) nt Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #81
Look, baggers have been rational, reasonable and people who stick to facts...there was no need uponit7771 Apr 2013 #84
I think you were right on this point: Dr. Strange Apr 2013 #88
LOL jessie04 Apr 2013 #89
Hehe n/t RZM Apr 2013 #95
If this post doesn't scream " Credibility shot to hell." then I don't know what does. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #90
"Looking for a dark-skinned or black suspect" bullwinkle428 Apr 2013 #96
That wasn't speculation. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #98
Oh, I don't know about that. Marr Apr 2013 #108
But the method suggests Islamists eridani Apr 2013 #94
What was the purpose of reviving this thread? Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #99
The OP was pretty confident RZM Apr 2013 #100
Perhaps to raise awareness of the dangers of irresponsible speculation... Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #102
RW gun nut assholes (but I repeat myself) saying "See? It wasn't our guys after all!" Electric Monk Apr 2013 #104
Why does everything have to be about guns? RZM Apr 2013 #105
Just look at the names in this thread and who's posting what. Very strong correlation. nt Electric Monk Apr 2013 #106
So you're saying that your enemies were right and you guys were wrong? RZM Apr 2013 #107
re: "you guys were wrong", I made no accusations earlier of who was guilty here. Electric Monk Apr 2013 #111
Why would I want to be on the side of a vile little troll? RZM Apr 2013 #112
I'm not a RW gun nut asshole. Codeine Apr 2013 #116
Yes, to shame the OP. Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #110
I bumped it. Codeine Apr 2013 #115
We still dont know all that facts including which terror groups, if any the belonged to bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #101
Chaibaggers, yup Puzzledtraveller Apr 2013 #109
Where's my shiny dime? (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #117
Somebody's gotta go back and get a shit-load of dimes! Brother Buzz Apr 2013 #122
I do give the OP credit for not self-deleting (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #123
I give Mell Brooks credit for creating one of the funniest movies - ever Brother Buzz Apr 2013 #124
Mel Brooks is brilliant (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #125
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