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Jesus Fucking Christ. [View all] WilliamPitt Apr 2013 OP
Channel 4 local is saying it's intentional. Two bombs. boston bean Apr 2013 #1
3 bombs, one at the JFK Library magic59 Apr 2013 #75
Nobody knows a damned thing yet hifiguy Apr 2013 #102
And your point to me is?? boston bean Apr 2013 #107
Just putting in my $.02 hifiguy Apr 2013 #109
My post did not have any inferences. It was the truth. boston bean Apr 2013 #110
I have a friend also running. warrior1 Apr 2013 #2
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Wow !!!!!!! Please keep us updated. nt clarice Apr 2013 #4
If it is a deliberate act, very strange quinnox Apr 2013 #5
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That is what I'm thinking, a Timothy McVeigh type quinnox Apr 2013 #11
I don't know - they did plenty of damage. Killed at least a few people. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #44
CNN just said it is "Patriots Day" too quinnox Apr 2013 #14
It didn't happen at an IRS building so it's safe to assume it was meant for the marathon... kentuck Apr 2013 #19
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No one would have any reason to look for revenge against our drones... kentuck Apr 2013 #45
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Seems like the most obvious reason to me... kentuck Apr 2013 #59
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the reason I doubt that.... kentuck Apr 2013 #64
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No shortage of reasons real or imagined. No need to whip the drones whipping boy at this time. nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #58
There is always a need to whip the drones, which are not whipping boys. merrily Apr 2013 #70
"Drones" have been the soup de jour here for a couple of months, but it is ridiculous to think Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #73
I am not clear. merrily Apr 2013 #76
Ru kidding? It was at the finish line. There will be weeks of video and geckosfeet Apr 2013 #101
No, I don't mean video of the bombs going off. I meant video of the bombs being placed. merrily Apr 2013 #111
That's what I mean. Do you know how many camera crews and tourists and just people geckosfeet Apr 2013 #113
I never said there was no video or photo, so what are you going on about and why? merrily Apr 2013 #115
I'm not going on. geckosfeet Apr 2013 #116
Apology accepted. merrily Apr 2013 #118
that blueknight Apr 2013 #28
Please don't speculate yet. On some other sites people are already accusing totodeinhere Apr 2013 #79
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4 days before anniversary of Waco & Murrah Fed Building in OKC. Ilsa Apr 2013 #83
I dont know fredzachmane Apr 2013 #89
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There have been 9 deaths related to abortion clinics fredzachmane Apr 2013 #104
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My attempt? fredzachmane Apr 2013 #108
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I think you are probably correct. NT hifiguy Apr 2013 #103
I'll bet you it's right-wingers. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #34
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Definitely likely. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #41
Me too. Four days before Waco/OKC anniversaries. nt Ilsa Apr 2013 #84
It's been a rough couple of months, news wise. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #6
omg!!!! bunnies Apr 2013 #7
I have a friend running. Trying to get his status. riqster Apr 2013 #8
That is my reaction as well. Xyzse Apr 2013 #10
two explosions a distance apart (from the pics)-- librechik Apr 2013 #12
FOX reporting 3 dead B2G Apr 2013 #13
Boston police confirm 3 dead WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #30
My friend's father is retired Boston Fire and myrna minx Apr 2013 #47
They were using lanyards as tourniquets. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #48
It's so horrible. I'm just glad there were myrna minx Apr 2013 #54
WTF! HappyMe Apr 2013 #15
We are either going to find a way to stop this or our lives are going to change radically. nolabear Apr 2013 #16
My sentiments exactly n/t geomon666 Apr 2013 #25
I hate to seem antagonistic about this but we are much safer justiceischeap Apr 2013 #42
The two sentiments are far from mutually exclusive. nolabear Apr 2013 #49
There is no way to completely stop this sort of thing. totodeinhere Apr 2013 #78
You are correct. It has always happened. And always will. Over reacting is a worry also. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #117
Best wishes for you and your friends. nt pintobean Apr 2013 #17
Could be a gas explosion but what a coincidence to happen at that time at that place. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #18
Reports of 2 packages left outside a building... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #32
Just came in from my personal run and heard this... wondered if you had news... October Apr 2013 #20
Maybe it's the promised 'war' from North Korea. HLN saying that it sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #21
wow, unusual take. Never thought that someone would jump to "Its the North Koreans" quinnox Apr 2013 #52
Sorry, but I just wonder if any deadly attack in this country couldn't sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #55
Video October Apr 2013 #23
JFC indeed... Blue Owl Apr 2013 #27
Jesus ellisonz Apr 2013 #35
Oh my god. myrna minx Apr 2013 #24
Good coverage on MSNBC. dgibby Apr 2013 #26
Watching MSNBC now, live on the scene and talking to witnesses Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #33
Update octoberlib Apr 2013 #29
OMG. Haven't they been traumatized enough already? nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #39
Indeed. It's horrible. nt octoberlib Apr 2013 #57
News reports: NYPD is deploying counter-terrorism vehicles around NYC landmarks, including hotels dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #31
I hope it was an accident... 99Forever Apr 2013 #36
Try the twitter with your friends nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #37
MSNBC just reported a statement from Boston Marathon that said Bombs. davsand Apr 2013 #40
@CBSNews: UPDATE: BOSTON POLICE confirm 22 wounded and 2 dead // MORE LIVE @CBSNEWS COVERAGE: http:/ Hissyspit Apr 2013 #43
MSNBC is saying officials claiming "one small IED" nt justiceischeap Apr 2013 #46
A client of mine is running. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #51
One explosion, I can believe to be natural, two almost at the same time Rex Apr 2013 #53
We really don't know anything yet. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #56
Here's hoping ... redqueen Apr 2013 #61
Boston PD: 2 dead, 23 injured Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #62
I have a daughter and grandaughter running but I think I could virgogal Apr 2013 #63
I am watching the local news on this. Absolutely horrifiied! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #65
Sweet mercy. I was napping with the kids, had no idea. Are your friends okay? Butterbean Apr 2013 #67
Don't know. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #68
I'm so sorry. I'm slightly freaking out right now, so I can't even imagine your feelings. Butterbean Apr 2013 #74
Patriots Day Chico Man Apr 2013 #69
CNN just reported the experts say the devices are "crude", and indicates "home-grown" suspects quinnox Apr 2013 #71
scary shit Marrah_G Apr 2013 #72
You are the one I thought of when I heard about this... ReRe Apr 2013 #77
I'm sick to my stomach ailsagirl Apr 2013 #80
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I just learned of this while browsing Reddit. Odin2005 Apr 2013 #81
No one knows..very very sad....just a thought.. Stuart G Apr 2013 #85
Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine starroute Apr 2013 #86
Horrible, just horrible. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #88
Isn't this the anniversary of the VT massacre? Roland99 Apr 2013 #91
some of the runners warrprayer Apr 2013 #93
Too early to speculate anything, really, even with the area hit being populated w/Newtown families. Roland99 Apr 2013 #95
just my hunch. n/t warrprayer Apr 2013 #96
Still nobody claiming responsibility.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #92
the marathon was raising money warrprayer Apr 2013 #94
I'm not going to go there yet.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #98
I hope your friends are okay fadedrose Apr 2013 #97
A lullaby for you to give to your........... mrmpa Apr 2013 #99
Someone's ass is gonna fry for this Wolf Frankula Apr 2013 #100
welcome to D.U. warrprayer Apr 2013 #105
I hope your friends are all right RyanThomas Apr 2013 #114
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