Explosion in Boston?

[wyattroa]

Yep. Whether he is or not, can any of us know? But on face value I think he truly is angry at his nephews and the disgrace they brought to him.

Would you really stand by murderers simply because they are your blood?

I think so too, people in other parts of the world take the honor of their family very seriously..

 

[DarthNeil]

As soon as bat**** nihilists stop thinking they have some kind of justification for murdering Americans, I'm sure it'll stop. Problem is, there are too many nihilists on this planet and all of them appear to be cowards who refuse to reveal themselves until after more Americans are dead.

The events of this past week were horrific and justice needs to happen as well as some semblance of peace for families who have gone through hell--but THINGS NEED TO CHANGE. It has to start with the 24 hours media channels being turned off and the people standing up for what's right. The fear-mongering has to be silenced and the truth has to be put squarely in the light. These crazy people who seek to strike out at the innocent are the symptom, not the disease.

Was this story splashed on CNN 24/7? U.S. Sergeant Is Said to Kill 16 Civilians in Afghanistan (9 of them were children)

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/12/...merican-soldier-held.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Is this question being answered: Why do we ignore the civilians killed in American wars?

https://articles.washingtonpost.com...68_1_civilian-deaths-wars-three-year-conflict

The disease is a world where ALL innocent people are being threatened. The tragic events in Boston bring it to our doorstep (North America) because we are insulated from the realities of what's happening because A) it's not being reported and B) we as a society choose not to see it. Things needs to change... and they need to change soon-- and those of you, like me, who have young children know what I'm talking about because we can see the direction this world is going in and we have to wonder what type of world our children will be inheriting.

Focus on the disease-- not just trying to cope with the symptoms. I'm glad that they got both of the perpetrators of this horrific act (alive or dead) but we all go back to holding our breath for the next example of madness. If it happens in North America it will be all that CNN talks about for several weeks (until the next ambulance zooms by)-- if it happens in another part of the world maybe it'll be mentioned in passing. That's the world we live in. That's our reality. That's what has to change. ALL deaths of innocents are unacceptable and those who are responsible MUST be held accountable.

 

[devilof76]

The Middle East is not an 'American' war.

 

[DarthNeil]

The Middle East is not an 'American' war.

Just the headline from the Washington Post.

 

[devilof76]

It's a succint statement of the broader allegation.

We're not over there because we want to be. We are not the cause of the problem, and we've done a hell of a lot more to end the conflict than the initiators have, or will.

 

[DarthNeil]

It's a succint statement of the broader allegation.

We're not over there because we want to be. We are not the cause of the problem, and we've done a hell of a lot more to end the conflict than the initiators have, or will.

I'm not questioning intentions-- but the disease is out there and what is being reported 24/7 by the news media are the symptoms.

 

[The Chaver]

Welcome to the freak show.


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[The Chaver]

No pun intended. Lol.


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[devilof76]

I can agree with that Neil. And the fact that the media has a very hard time reporting with any degree of objectivity definitely exacerbates the problem. They looked like complete fools this time around and very few people missed that fact. They failed abyssmally.

I'm happy to see that the police did not share in their failure. If anyone had to look like idiots, I'd rather it be the ones with microphones and not the ones with guns.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

Sounds like you took a nasty hit to the noggin when you fell of that there turnip truck. May the Lord protect you from your own naiveté.

Was that really necessary? Unless you helped make the bombs, you can STFU.

People are so quick to condem this kid when we still don't know the full story. Just offering a different point of view. You know, the rational one where we don't make a final decision before knowing WTF actually happened.

He seems like a completely normal 19-year-old from everything we've seen so far. He even has those anti terrorism tweets. I'm guessing his brother had a strong influence on him and convinced him to help with the bombing. Still seems a bit fishy though.

 

[DarthNeil]

I can agree with that Neil. And the fact that the media has a very hard time reporting with any degree of objectivity definitely exacerbates the problem. They looked like complete fools this time around and very few people missed that fact. They failed abyssmally.

I'm happy to see that the police did not share in their failure. If anyone had to look like idiots, I'd rather it be the ones with microphones and not the ones with guns.

Agreed. I was out Thursday night playing poker (damn the flush on the river) so my wife and I were getting caught up on our usual shows last night through the PVR. At every commercial break I switched back to see if there were any updates (as we're close to Boston that's where our American stations are from like you) so I'd cycle through the channels. I stopped bothering with CNN as they were soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo out of it. While every other station was at least nearby, CNN had their A-team standing on a street corner in Boston and they kept showing old day footage even though darkness had fallen-- they also referred to the flash grenades as unknown explosions and while other stations reported the initial shots being 15-21, CNN reported a minimum of 30-40 rounds. They were so out of it that I gave up on them early. That's what happens when you let go all of your investigative journalists that actually traveled the globe and only kept the pundits.

 

[pixletwin]

The anti-terrorism tweets were just a put off. They obviously had nothing to do with what he actually thought or felt. What is the evidence for this?

**** was walking around Boston with a bomb strapped to his back and smuggly placed it next to a group of woman and kids.

 

[devilof76]

Hear, hear.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Was that really necessary? Unless you helped make the bombs, you can STFU.

People are so quick to condem this kid when we still don't know the full story. Just offering a different point of view. You know, the rational one where we don't make a final decision before knowing WTF actually happened.

He seems like a completely normal 19-year-old from everything we've seen so far. He even has those anti terrorism tweets. I'm guessing his brother had a strong influence on him and convinced him to help with the bombing. Still seems a bit fishy though.

Indeed, It's very possible he was brainwashed or coerced by his brother.

Doesn't change what he did but still.

 

[jonny88]

The only negative aspect about this whole thing with the suspect, is the fact that the media and some politicians are using "Islam" and "Muslims" as a derogatory term again. It almost feels like NK making the US their nemesis; the US making Islam and Muslims theirs. Come on now, we can't judge a faith and lifestyle of billions because of the act and stupidity of some

I agree there are a billion muslims on this planet and obviously not all are terrorist.

The fact of the matter is most of the time when these things happen, it's the muslims who are responsible. All around the world their are bombings, all over the middle east, Asia, Africa, everywhere because of muslim terrorists. Most of those areas not reported in the news. Sorry, but it is a pattern that is not fading. The U.S. and their war on terror (and pretty much muslims in general), aint helping either.

After the bombing i heard many people say, "i hope we find out who did because l want to know if was muslims, again". And in the end the news was no shock.

 

[averagejo]

Slightly off topic...and probably nobody cares about my stupid observation, but here it is anyways.

Hey did anyone notice that the BMBr looks like the Aurora shooter?

 

[jonny88]

Slightly off topic...and probably nobody cares about my stupid observation, but here it is anyways.

Hey did anyone notice that the BMBr looks like the Aurora shooter?

I don't see any similarities, facial wise.

 

[CelticPredator]

Yes. They are both human males.

 

[averagejo]

Yes. They are both human males.

 

[Frank]

Look, this is why I'm really thankful the guy will get his due process. Not only do I want to know exactly what went down and how, I also value a civilized approach. All jokes aside, the system is there to keep us from devolving into a lynch mob where anything goes. Now let the trial begin ASAP and if the man(not boy) be found guilty, let him hang. There can never be perfect justice for the people who did this but I'm not about to pretend these actions don't warrant the ultimate punishment.

Sometimes anger is a very natural and appropriate reaction and to pretend that all anger is bad is likely the result of overly domineering parents.