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The working theories for who did this (Boston Globe admits it might be a Muslim)
The Boston Globe ^ | April 16, 2013 | Lawrence Harmon

Posted on 04/15/2013 10:12:37 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

ThE PERPETRATOR or perpetrators behind the two bombs that exploded within a few seconds of each other near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon are still unknown. But there are working theories. Terrorists often plan their strikes on anniversaries and commemorative dates. Yesterday marked both a patriotic holiday in Massachusetts and Israel Independence Day, which raises the possibility of Islamic terrorism. April 15 is also the deadline for filing federal taxes, which suggests the possibility of homegrown, anti-tax extremists. The pathological possibilities abound at this point.

The Marathon is an uplifting event. It is also a made-for-terrorism event. The presence of live television crews ensures that the evil deed will be broadcast almost immediately throughout the world. Reports indicate that at least three people died as a result of the explosions and at least 140 were injured, some horribly.

The image of the dead and wounded will be burned into the memory of Americans for decades to come.....

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonglobe.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: boston; bostonmarathon; bostonmarathonattack; explosions; islam; islamicterrorism; saudinational; terrorism; terroristattack; wot
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Obomba will respond by giving the islamic radicals even more money and weapons.


61 posted on 04/16/2013 2:39:54 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
homegrown, anti-tax extremists

That's definitely me, a CATO sponsor and work on the state local level against higher taxes. Being anti-tax also means being for life, liberty and property (they are all intertwined). Setting off bombs to take lives, property and enhance government power is the last thing I would do.

62 posted on 04/16/2013 2:43:56 AM PDT by palmer (Obama = Carter + affirmative action)
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To: kevao
Bingo!
63 posted on 04/16/2013 3:17:16 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Hitlerys uterus

Everytime something explodes all conservative media should start with was it the presidents good buddy bill ayres. Stick with it every day until proved otherwise.


64 posted on 04/16/2013 3:32:31 AM PDT by enduserindy (Conservative Dead Head)
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To: batterycommander

You know for sure the trash cans were metal? I heard one witness describe the trash cans as plastic barrels. It makes even more sense as they are typically supplied by rental vendors who also provide the rental port-o-lets for big events. They are far lighter and can be far more easier to store and longer lasting than metal ones.


65 posted on 04/16/2013 3:39:02 AM PDT by mazda77
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To: ArmstedFragg

The usual 2 meter antenna sends energy out toward the horizon.

An antenna has to have down tilt designed in so that it fills the area directly under.

Most Cell antennas have a lot of down tilt.


66 posted on 04/16/2013 3:39:44 AM PDT by Dan(9698)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If Islamic, the terrorists will be PROTECTED
by Holder, Obama and the DHS.

In fact, was the terrorist RELEASED by the DHS
last month?


67 posted on 04/16/2013 3:59:59 AM PDT by Diogenesis (De Oppresso Liber)
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To: Dapper 26; 5thGenTexan
As 5th said yesterday:

I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.


68 posted on 04/16/2013 4:32:43 AM PDT by AFPhys ((Praying for our troops, our citizens, that the Bible and Freedom become basis of the US law again))
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To: LeoWindhorse

Hmm... “Kill them all and let God sort them out.”

Interesting concept... now, where did I hear that before?


69 posted on 04/16/2013 4:34:58 AM PDT by AFPhys ((Praying for our troops, our citizens, that the Bible and Freedom become basis of the US law again))
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To: RC one
It couldn’t possibly be retalliation for Obama’s drone policy.

It would be extremely sweet if Muslim terrorists claimed responsibility and said explicitly that it was because of Odumbo's drone policy. Too bad it would never be reported, though.
70 posted on 04/16/2013 4:39:49 AM PDT by ZX12R (Never forget the heroes of Benghazi, who were abandoned to their deaths by Obama)
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To: NutCrackerBoy

The “lone wolf” attack is PRECISELY what AlQ and the IslamoFascists are cultivating now. There will be vanishingly few major attacks like the one on 9/11 in the future. The methodology and general suggestions will be propagated by internet, twitter, and other such devices. The attacks will be carried out by the IslamoFascist disciples of those terrorist organizations.

Organizations like CAIR who cheerlead instead of strongly condemning ought to be considered part of the AlQ network, not as a “voice of the moderates”.


71 posted on 04/16/2013 4:40:06 AM PDT by AFPhys ((Praying for our troops, our citizens, that the Bible and Freedom become basis of the US law again))
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To: AFPhys

>>I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.

Thank you for posting that. It needs to be repeated over and over again so that it will get through the thick mushy skulls of the bleeding heart liberals.

I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.

I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.

I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.


72 posted on 04/16/2013 5:01:39 AM PDT by generally (Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Has anyone asked Bill Ayers where he was when this happened?


73 posted on 04/16/2013 5:04:11 AM PDT by LearnsFromMistakes (Yes, I am happy to see you. But that IS a gun in my pocket.)
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To: chuckles

>>According to Wolf Blitzer, it’s Apr 15 so it could be a Tea Partier, tax protesters, or one of those Aryan Nation guys. He talked for 20 minutes and never pondered the possibility of a Muslim.

My new working theory is that Blitzer and many like him get payoffs from certain groups. If they offend those groups, the payoffs stop coming. I’m not saying it’s cash in an envelope or anything like that. Maybe it’s just the subtle reminder that his job/bonus depends on staying in line.

Imagine that your boss is really fat, sloppy and eats like a pig. It’s very obvious, everyone knows it, but you tiptoe around it because you want to keep your job. Insulting him is not going to get you a bonus or promotion and it might even get you fired.


74 posted on 04/16/2013 5:05:46 AM PDT by generally (Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: generally
I can’t help but notice that as soon as we have dialed down the WoT on their turf, it has moved to ours.

Zippy didn't use the word "terrorism," so it wasn't an act of terrorism.

75 posted on 04/16/2013 5:09:12 AM PDT by St_Thomas_Aquinas
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Between the hunters, outdoorsman, veterans, active military, reservists, paintballers and shooting sports people, we have enough trained NCOs and officers for 10 armies.”

That’s certainly true. In fact, once organized, American patriots are the best fighters on Earth, bar none.

The problem is that they’re not organized, and I don’t see these people organizing until there’s a jackboot crushing their faces. It will take some serious existential threat to organize patriots and conservatives, such as interfering with their Saturday afternoon barbecue or preventing them from rising Monday morning to go worship mammon. Cutting off supplies to paint remodeled bathrooms pouty purple might also motivate conservatives to organize.


76 posted on 04/16/2013 5:33:00 AM PDT by sergeantdave (No, I don't have links for everything I post)
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To: VerySadAmerican

Soul=”Soul Music”, “Nassau’s gone funky, Nassau’s gone soul.” Jesus can save your soul.

Sole=singular, one, “He is the sole survivor.” Also fillet of Sole.


77 posted on 04/16/2013 5:39:58 AM PDT by gemoftheocean (...geez, this all seems so straight forward and logical to me...)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

What I meant was that the right wing would normally attack a Federal brick and mortar facility. Usually, they would not
be attacking a crowd.


78 posted on 04/16/2013 5:57:04 AM PDT by Goreknowshowtocheat
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Last night, my husband broke a rule in our household and tuned in to CNN. They were trying to tie this to the anniversary of Waco and OKC because it occurred in the same week. They're desperate.
79 posted on 04/16/2013 6:03:12 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: liberalh8ter

might be a North Korean and might be a Planned Parenthood official trying to take heat off of Gosnell.


80 posted on 04/16/2013 6:04:17 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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