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[Shard]

Yea, this is more he initial reports being inaccurate.

 

[Big Baybee]

So is this a Timothy McVeigh type deal? Details? Any terrorist groups take credit for this?

 

[SlowRevolution]

why the hell does Fox keep talking about Biden saying "bombing"? Wasn't that right after he heard the news when he didn't know any more than us?

 

[serplux]

I meant to say the radical side of them, but I guess it's too late to correct that now.

There's been a bomb at New Jersey too: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/9966

Fuck it.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

There is no way to keep track of every possible person/bag in a marathon setting since its an outdoor event. Its literally impossible.

I also heard they were placed in trash cans? Not sure if thats still accurate. Heard it on WBEN Buffalo AM.

 

[VALIS]

People in Boston, not sure if its been said yet, but open your wifi connections

Why?

 

[User 100115]

Poster who has family at Mass General:

There are reports coming in of Tuffs Medical along with something going on at Mass General, to the poster who has family at Mass: It sounds like because a lot of the victims are there, they are just beefing up security, I don't think your father will be allowed in to visit your sister today.

Why?

Anon is doing something to boost people's ability to connect to loved ones.

 

[Billen]

Holy shit. I really hope no more of this shit happens. Stay safe, US-GAF.

What a horrible fucking mess.

 

[daveo42]

Fox is actually pretty good when it comes to actual news coverage.

I was listening to them on AM radio and they were making good updates, but way way way too much speculation early about the attacks in general. At least it wasn't downright incorrect like the Post and their reporting.

 

[teruterubozu]

Am I in bizzaro land that Fox news is the most watchable news network right now?

Fox is actually great at Breaking News stories - they have affiliates all over the US. CNN is basically a one-newsroom organization.

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

To be fair it's more the police adding 1 + 1 together and getting 3.

Sorry, I did not see that initially. Fucking idiot commish. He should be gone. Adding to teh fucking hysteria. I'm pissed.

 

[TCRS]

That guy with the Cowboy hat holding the artery of that guy on the wheel chair:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Arredondo

Fucking hell. Life is giving him no break.

 

[Peco]

Could be any number of things but...

what the fuck

 

[Tenrius]

Could be any number of things but...

What's that?

 

[Vire]

Google has created a person finder for the incident:

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

 

[i-Lo]

So, about the JFK library incident: Related or Unrelated?

NSFW http://i.imgur.com/SfXG0o8.jpg

Poor guy...

Fucking hell.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

So is this a Timothy McVeigh type deal? Details? Any terrorist groups take credit for this?

Nothing has been announced yet

 

[LordCanti]

Fuck.

Wait, what happened in NJ?

 

[googleplex]

I'm gonna bet big bucks that the certain "religion of peace" people are behind this.

Seriously.... What the fuck is wrong with you?

 

[inky]

I'm at 46th and 6th and I'm gonna be walking home here in a second. I'll let you guys know if I see anything.

Also: guy arrested at Boston Common:

Is it related? I have CNN on, but I haven't heard anything about this.

 

[Winterfang]

NSFW http://i.imgur.com/SfXG0o8.jpg

Poor guy...

Jesus Christ!!!!

I'm just thankful that we have the technology, so he will be able to run again.

 

[The perfect Dark]

It's 23:34 p.m. here and I can't sleep 'cause I'm shocked.
My thoughts are with you...

 

[B-Dubs]

Despite the reports of cell phone service being down, I'm still getting 4g signal near Fenway.

Can you make an actual call though? They shut down the signal just in case the bombs are triggered by a cell phone call.

Blitzer just reported on the JFK thing, corrected previous info. It's a fire, no one hurt.

 

[Raxus]

So is this a Timothy McVeigh type deal? Details? Any terrorist groups take credit for this?

Nothing yet. Saudi was injured by shrapnel and is being questioned but chances are good he is unaffiliated with the situation.

 

[kingocfs]

Anyone got a link to the new CNN tape?

Pretty sure it was the Boston Globe clip

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72926110

 

[Link]

What is it about these tragedies that bring out the absolutely stupid fucks on GAF?

Jesus christ at some of the replies here.

Thankfully, it's still a lot better here than the comments on news and commentary sites.

 

[TommyT]

Why?

So people who only have access cellular devices can use something other than the cellular networks to stay informed and keep in touch.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

What is this?

A guy cuffed in Boston COmmon. Not much more information than that:

https://twitter.com/Eric_Twardzik/status/323910549895262210/photo/1

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Terrible news as a former Dorchester Resident, my heart goes out to all those affected by this

 

[Kamek]

So, about the JFK library incident: Related or Unrelated?



Fucking hell.

Comissioner originally said it was related as a result of explosion. Reports now are that it was "fire" related and unrelated. (via CNN)

 

[MThanded]

Someone didn't do their job and screwed up security somewhere. How did these explosives go unnoticed before the race, especially at the finish line?

It's impossible. There is really no way to do this. That's why I've been amazed that nothing has happened at the last 2 inaugurations. I went I both and I was always at a heightened level of awareness. It's really impossible to do security checks when so many people Are around.

 

[Murder. She Wrote]

There are no words I can come up with for the person/people that did this.

I'm curious as to why they did it, even though I know it'll be a stupid fucking reason. Fuckers.

 

[WanderingWind]

Could be any number of things but...

Whoa.

 

[RiZ III]

I'm gonna bet big bucks that the certain "religion of peace" people are behind this.

Could be anyone at this point. The Netherland shooting looked the same until it wasn't. I'd be careful to point fingers at an entire group of people.

 

[Syph Medwes]

I'm at 46th and 6th and I'm gonna be walking home here in a second. I'll let you guys know if I see anything.

Also: guy arrested at Boston Common:

That's a lot of officers but hopefully unrelated.
How close is that to the finish line?

 

[bud23]

The photo of that guy in the wheelchair.... fuck. Poor guy. It´s all very very sad.

 

[JackEtc]

Just saw this on twitter...

Dunno if it means anything, but figured I'd post it...

 

[Maninthemirror]

Hmmm

Officials say that Boston PD are "guarding" a wounded man at a Boston hospital as a "possible suspect" - @JimMiklaszewski
https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/323911328832036864

 

[equippedwithtowel]

I meant to say the radical side of them, but I guess it's too late to correct that now. Sorry everyone who I offended.

There's been a bomb at New Jersey too: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/9966

Be sorry you were insensitive.

Don't play that shit here.

 

[Crisco]

Hey guys, I hear google has created a person finder!

 

[jbug617]

So, about the JFK library incident: Related or Unrelated?



Fucking hell.

The police are treating it as related right now. JFK Library is saying it was a fire in the mechanical room.

 

[CHusson91]

There are reports coming in of Tuffs Medical along with something going on at Mass General, to the poster who has family there: It sounds like because a lot of the victims are there, they are just beefing up security, I don't think your father will be allowed in to visit your sister today.



Anon is doing something to boost people's ability to connect to loved ones.

He said there's no way he can even get in to the city right now. I'm going to try to visit her late tonight or tomorrow morning.

 

[GenericBadGuy]

I haven't seen this posted here yet. Its a very short looping video clip of the explosion from a different angle. No gore.

http://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

The old man falling in it is the same one in the police response picture.

http://t.co/pfgPjcPZAZ

 

[dc89]

Technology is wonderful.

http://google.org/personfinder/2013...ogle.org/person.24094029&query=John&role=seek

My mom heard from my father, and he is okay. They stopped him about a half mile from the finish line.

 

[PowerTaxi]

Can't imagine what people there are going through. My thoughts are with them and their families

 

[Tagg9]

Is it related? I have CNN on, but I haven't heard anything about this.

The actual validity of the picture is not yet confirmed and won't be reported by news outlets until it is.

 

[Dragon]

Is it related? I have CNN on, but I haven't heard anything about this.

Had to do with a tweet: White van stopped on parade ground in Boston Common. Driver on ground next to vehicle. Area being cleared.

 

[Joel Was Right]

The more I read this thread, the more confused I become

 

[Kaladin]

Count of injured is up to 94 according to 7 different Boston hospitals via Boston Globe.

 

[ComputerMKII]

slightly graphic

Is 'graphic' synonymous with 'gruesome'?