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[Maninthemirror]

This does not look like islamic terrorism if bags were left, they usually deal with using people rather than bags.

 

[Bel Marduk]

Please explain. Why would somebody do something like this on tax day?

Ever hear of the Tea Party? or the Boston Tea Party? There are hundreds of right-wing militia groups stockpiling weapons. Some are more insane than others and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if they were responsible. Dates are significant in these attacks. The Oklahoma City bombing was done on the anniversary of the ATF raid at a religious extremist compound in Waco, Texas. The mass shooting at a school in Littleton, CO was on Hitler's birthday. Its wrong to jump to any kind of conclusion now but the date along with the fact that it was at the finish line of a fucking marathon strongly points to terrorism.

 

[friskykillface]

this is awful

i feel so bad and sad


im just outside Boston . wow

 

[MiKeD]

Surely within the next 24h there will be videos released of people dropping off the explosive devices (if that's the cause).

 

[Salvor.Hardin]

Should be a decent amount of camera footage from surrounding shops to see who planted the bombs, right?

 

[EdibleExplosives]

Jesus christ, what the fuck?

 

[Gustav]

https://twitter.com/BloombergNews/status/323868254919602177

i hope thats not the case.

What the hell is going on?

 

[Vaco6121]

New York City is deploying their anti-terrorism units.

 

[sangreal]

You guys really shouldn't pay attention to every random paniced tweet

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Holy shit this is awful

 

[Igo]

Very few reach first, this probably happened when most runners and crowd were in one place

True, but I imagine that there would have been more spectators when it originally finished. Security probably would have been at it's highest then, though.

 

[Honey Bunny]

video of one explosion

https://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

 

[MThanded]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

why did i click... what the hell.

 

[TommyT]

Extremely NSFW.

Yeah... you weren't kidding. Wow.

 

[DopeyFish]

New York City is deploying their anti-terrorism units.

What

 

[Scott32020]

Per @zerohedge NYPD deploying counterterrorism vehicles around city landmarks

 

[Linius]

Wow, this is horrible. Stay strong Boston Gaf.

 

[Scrizzard]

People lets just wait and see who this is. No use speculating atm.

I appreciate your voice of reason, but telling the internet not to brainstorm and speculate is futile.

 

[abstract alien]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Shit...

 

[Hoo-doo]

Damn.

 

[Cyan]

Too early and too little information to speculate on the causes. I suggest that if you're pretty sure it was Islamic terrorists, or North Korea, or the Tea Party, or a false flag operation so the US can attack Iran, that you keep it to yourself.

 

[Futureman]

Such a weird incident:

- A marathon is a weird target
- 3 hours after the race finished

I read 3 hours after the winner crossed the finish line. So there would still be many, many runners and spectators.

 

[Johnny M]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

holy mother of god

 

[TheNatural]

The finish line is going to be taped the entire day. They've gotta have something on who put them there I would think.

 

[comedy bomb]

Are you guys seriously playing detective work with little to no details? You going to win a prize? Giddy because you "called it"?

This is forum where people post reactions to news.


Terrible news. I hope the casualties are low and no other devices detonate.

 

[Hari Seldon]

A marathon is a chaotic event with bags and clothing and shit laying everywhere. But it also has like 2309238409823 million cops hanging around for traffic and everything else.

 

[Azih]

Ever hear of the Tea Party? or the Boston Tea Party? There are hundreds of right-wing militia groups stockpiling weapons. Some are more insane than others and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if they were responsible. Dates are significant in these attacks. The Oklahoma City bombing was done on the anniversary of the ATF raid at a religious extremist compound in Waco, Texas. The mass shooting at a school in Littleton, CO was on Hitler's birthday. Its wrong to jump to any kind of conclusion now but the date along with the fact that it was at the finish line of a fucking marathon strongly points to terrorism.

Let's not speculate for a little while, there's no good information to be had right now.

 

[Tawpgun]

Jesus, I live like a few blocks away on the Northeastern Campus. I can hear helicopters and sirens constantly.

 

[maquiladora]

What the hell is going on?

Not related.

 

[serplux]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Oh fuck.

 

[Vaco6121]

What

Precautions for their landmarks.

 

[Ace Harding]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Jesus Christ. How is that guy even conscious.

Warning: exposed bone in severed leg.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

That's gruesome.

 

[Yawnier]

Ugh, that pic of the guy in the wheelchair.

. Stay safe Boston.

 

[Polari]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Jesus. Very graphic.

 

[Xater]

FOX News saying at least 3 dead.

Just when I thought that at least no one died.

 

[neojubei]

Jesus. My sister was going to be there today.

 

[sangreal]

Is it Definatly a bomb? Not a gas explosion or anything.

No, it hasnt been determined

 

[raphier]

bare in mind that you're going to hear an absolute tonne of hoaxes or false alarms in the next few minutes

. It is also standard procedure for the police to suspect all suspect packages as incendiary device.

 

[Cake Boss]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Why did I click?

 

[brokenbeans]

Sky news showing grim footage.

 

[Trurl]

You're a disgusting human being.

That seems a little harsh. You don't even know the guy.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Too early and too little information to speculate on the causes. I suggest that if you're pretty sure it was Islamic terrorists, or North Korea, or the Tea Party, or a false flag operation so the US can attack Iran, that you keep it to yourself.

Thank you.

Let's wait for the facts, everyone.

 

[t26]

someone mentioned it is Patriots Day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots'_Day


Sounds like someone is sending a message than an accident

 

[kingocfs]

video of one explosion

https://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

Holy fuck

 

[LyleLanley]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

Fuck, that's horrible.

 

[statham]

Extremely NSFW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6mvu7CYAAPlsR.jpg:large

against better judgement, I clicked.

 

[oc]

video of one explosion

https://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

holy fuck

 

[Taborcarn]

My sister-in-law ran this today. Thankfully we were just able to get in contact with her and verify the she and all the people she was with are ok.

Still praying for all the others who are affected.

 

[grimshawish]

Jesus christ