Breaking:Large explosion at public event in Boston***Mod warning in OP**

COYVB

thund3rbird_ wrote: »

didn't catch the name

waltham street or sometihng i think it was

skimpydoo

[-0-] wrote: »

A few hundred years ago.

I meant in modern times
:rolleyes:

brianblaze

Just waiting for the tabloids to seize on the fact that it's "Patriots Day" in Boston...

Anniversary of the first battles of the American Civil War etc....

Surprised that the Daily Mail or Fox aren't all over it!

thund3rbird_

backpack under the bridge @ waltham? street

Strongbow10

stupid question but what exactly is a false flag attack? seen it mentioned in a few places

Missyelliot2

Just heard footage of the explosion on CNN....far more terrifying than just seeing the coverage...people screaming and utter confusion and disbelief

tigger123

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Not saying he has to start banging on the table and promising vengeance, but to me he came across as if he could have been reading any run of the mill statement that's all.

I think his attempt of appearing grave and serious is more like vague disinterest - at least that's how he came across IMO

I thought he was being stoic ... a matter of opinion though

Cantona's Collars

Reports of a backpack stashed in a bridge.

rebel girl 15

Huntington??

Mental Mickey

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Maybe it's just me being a cynic, but crocodile tears.

Ah f@#k off

EuskalHerria

COYVB wrote: »

How would you know what they were saying if you weren't watching it though? And you and people like you watching it is the reason they sensationalize the news, to keep people watching so the ad rates stay high

If you think it's that disgusting, turn it off and don't use tabloid news sources

A sibling had it on the tv. I wouldn't dirty my eyes by watching it but unfortunately my ears were molested by the unhidden glee as more and more developments were made.

Da Shins Kelly

Strongbow10 wrote: »

stupid question but what exactly is a false flag attack? seen it mentioned in a few places

Think it means some people think it's an in-job, and the authorities are trying to make it seem like it was someone else.

murpho999

Midlife Crashes wrote: »

Have to disagree....
Bush did a absolutely fantastic job in times of national tragedy.
After Hurricane Sandy Obama went to NY did a photo op and left..

Oh yes,and Bush was so strong and helpful after Katrina.

COYVB

Strongbow10 wrote: »

stupid question but what exactly is a false flag attack? seen it mentioned in a few places

Basically suggesting that the American government did it

Meangadh

Midlife Crashes wrote: »

Have to disagree....
Bush did a absolutely fantastic job in times of national tragedy.
After Hurricane Sandy Obama went to NY did a photo op and left..

As opposed to Bush's fantastic swift response following Hurricane Katrina...

Anyway, back on topic, I really just will never understand acts like this. I get that sometimes war happens and even deaths happen as an unfortunate consequence of world affairs. But acts like this, at an event where so many children and families would have been present, where thousands of people who would have spent months raising money for charities and training their hearts out for worthy causes- and then someone decides to do this. I just don't understand it at all.

God love them all, RIP to the dead and my thoughts are with the people of Boston and beyond affected by this.

BorneTobyWilde

Reports of a chocolate Eclaire left unattended
Very suspect
Who does that

Mod edit

Banned, not the place or time.

SRFC

A very graphic and sad image

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/61561_10151540541018118_1466015536_n.jpg

do you think its more bombs planted in the city ? remeber me or 9/11 where every 5-6 minutes there was another tragedy

sfwcork

Bags everywhere

BorneTobyWilde

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Reports of a chocolate Eclaire left unattended
Very suspect
Who does that

MOD another ban is in order

people are hurt your making jokes :mad:

redarmy

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Reports of a chocolate Eclaire left unattended
Very suspect
Who does that

bellend:rolleyes:

Da Shins Kelly

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Maybe it's just me being a cynic, but crocodile tears.

Yeah, I think you are being cynical. Why would he be pretending to be sad about his own people being murdered?

Seachmall

Strongbow10 wrote: »

stupid question but what exactly is a false flag attack? seen it mentioned in a few places

A False Flag attack is one perpetrated by the government to instill fear in it's people for the purpose of gaining support for something (legislation, wars, etc.).

It's something that conspiracy theorists like to jerk off to.

cardwizzard

Deleted User wrote: »

do you think its more bombs planted in the city ? remeber me or 9/11 where every 5-6 minutes there was another tragedy

No, I'd say its finished but they have to check everything espically today.

Mr. Nice

Shamozzle wrote: »

Ahh the Kasperskis from Athlone..

Sorry for going OT, but what point are you trying to make here? Is this a feeble attempt at humour?
As for those of you who thanked this...

brianblaze

Strongbow10 wrote: »

stupid question but what exactly is a false flag attack? seen it mentioned in a few places

Act of Terrorism staged by a Government to gain the favour of the people essentially... Like when Germany staged an attack in Gleiwit, blamed the Polish, and invaded Poland in WW2....

Or like 9/11 allegedly.

This is too small scale to be a false flag. All the hallmarks of a lone nutjob/ small group of nutjobs.

DeVore

Crazy people do crazy ****. Don't give them the validation of analysing it.


I'm travelling to Boston on Thursday as it happens.... :eek:

dark crystal

Midlife Crashes wrote: »

Have to disagree....
Bush did a absolutely fantastic job in times of national tragedy.
After Hurricane Sandy Obama went to NY did a photo op and left..

Hmmm...like the time he vowed to find the terrorists responsible for 9/11 and then insisted the gathered journalists take a look at his backswing. Obama, at least, seems to have a genuine empathy for people.

Just switched on the news there an hour ago and like everyone else, I'm so saddened that anyone would inflict such terror and tragedy on their fellow human beings. Whomever is responsible, I hope they're caught soon.

Sympathies go out to anyone affected by this senseless act of violence on what was supposed to be a happy, celebratory day for all involved.

Hande hoche!

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Ah f@#k off

Charming.

Seems the JFK building was fire related.

Fart

Mr. Nice wrote: »

Sorry for going OT, but what point are you trying to make here? Is this a feeble attempt at humour?
As for those of you who thanked this...