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[statham]

https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe/status/325312157552103424

-scanner- says they have the car at the scene, even check vin #'s.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

His friends where on FOX.

SMoke weed sometimes, listen to rap music. Like every other dude.

 

[Dorimukyasuto]

Why can't they be both?

They we're both right?
I mean why is it so hard to comprehend that there are caucasian muslims?

 

[Korey]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.
Watch some jerkoff start saying and associating Russians and the Soviet Union rising again.

You're aware that Muslim is a religion right?

Of which the older brother (at least) was a member of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon_bombings#Suspects

 

[Smiles and Cries]

is this ever going to end

even I am sleepy and I never need sleep

 

[Kastrioti]

Considering these aren't Muslims, no they aren't.

Uh..... yes they are? They're Muslims from the Chechnya region. Russia has been dealing with Muslim Checynan rebels for a long time.

It's weird considering these guys were mostly raised in America.

 

[Canadian Psycho]

What is written on the BMW's licensed plate? Looks like "terrorist" something.

 

[agrajag]

Why can't they be both?

If they're from Chechnya, I would hesitate to label them Russians.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

Its very difficult to stand in court and say a man was set up and a witness is lying when the witness is missing two legs he had before meeting. Whilst another photo shows the other young man leaving the other explosion.

Just saying.

That's an emotional argument.
Pictures alone and witness testimony is not enough evidence wise. Their behaviour post-bombing is pretty damning, but without it you'd need finger prints/biological samples/etc connecting the suspects to the bombs themselves.

Otherwise, all you got is conjecture.

 

[Maninthemirror]

Question: should Obama have the option to use a drone to take him out if required?

 

[verbum]

He got out of the police's radius long enough for it to cooldown.

He could have some random hostage in a house somewhere. He could be in a subway tunnel. All kinds of places in Boston metro.

It seems most of the Chechens we have heard from are against this action. Sounds like two isolated brothers without a backup plan or escape planned for the aftermath. They didn't seem to have much money according to NBC.

 

[SniperHunter]

Oh no no no. They like to engage in vehicular pursuits. There is a difference!

wat

 

[bonesmccoy]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.

There are a lot of Russian Muslims.

 

[The Lamonster]

They gotta blame this on video games some how. It is GTA's fault.

Call of Duty, GTA, World of Warcraft, Halo etc etc etc

murdering simulations I tell ya

 

[KibblesBits]

Imagine if Dzhokhar was already out of Mass and on his way somewhere else...

 

[KHarvey16]

My current theory is a combination of smoke bombs, old-magic and the all seeing eye of the illuminati.

"What's that over there?!"

drives away

 

[Tamanon]

https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe/status/325312157552103424

Hmm, if they haven't found that car yet(car much easier than a human), wonder if he's broken the perimeter.

 

[Felix Lighter]

The conspiracy bullshit is getting whipped up pretty heavily again. I have got to tear myself away from this mess.

 

[xanavi]

If the guy's been handling explosives, or he's wrapped himself in a bomb vest can't they use sniffer dogs to find him?

 

[dokish]

This is what happens when you fuck with the United States:

Location:
Florida

I see.

 

[Switch Back 9]

muslims in usa r fucked, rn't they?

Yeah that's how I feel. As far as I know Boston isn't the friendliest place to certain ethnicities to begin with (never been there just going on word of mouth) and this is going to make it soooo much worse.

 

[Sharp]

Imagine if Dzhokhar was already out of Mass and on his way somewhere else...

That magical small town without a T.V. set where he won't be instantly recognized?

 

[Eric WK]

What is written on the BMW's licensed plate? Looks like "terrorist" something.

I thought this, too, but figured I was just being crazy.

 

[harrytang]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.
Watch some jerkoff start saying and associating Russians and the Soviet Union rising again.

country of origin defines religion? catch up on the news my dude.

 

[Juken]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.
Watch some jerkoff start saying and associating Russians and the Soviet Union rising again.

You realize one is a nationality and the other a religion, right?

I thought the uncle said his family was muslim in that interview.

 

[speculawyer]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.

?

 

[Stumpokapow]

I doubt anyone's ever tried in the US because why bother?

But if you did you'd, at the very least, have a problem with the right to confront witnesses.

I couldn't believe this would be an unanswered questions so I pulled up US Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

Rule 43:

(a) When Required. Unless this rule, Rule 5, or Rule 10 provides otherwise, the defendant must be present at:

(1) the initial appearance, the initial arraignment, and the plea;

(2) every trial stage, including jury impanelment and the return of the verdict; and

(3) sentencing.

...

(c) Waiving Continued Presence.

(1) In General. A defendant who was initially present at trial, or who had pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, waives the right to be present under the following circumstances:

(A) when the defendant is voluntarily absent after the trial has begun, regardless of whether the court informed the defendant of an obligation to remain during trial;

(B) in a noncapital case, when the defendant is voluntarily absent during sentencing; or

(C) when the court warns the defendant that it will remove the defendant from the courtroom for disruptive behavior, but the defendant persists in conduct that justifies removal from the courtroom.

(2) Waiver's Effect. If the defendant waives the right to be present, the trial may proceed to completion, including the verdict's return and sentencing, during the defendant's absence.

And nothing in the rule notes suggests that death would be an exception.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

A bit unrelated, but they just had a friend of suspect white hat talking about how they use to smoke blunts together. How can you talk about doing something illegal on national television without any repercussions?

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I think one thing we can all agree on is that the phrase "This shit is BANANAS" will have to be forcibly retired. Because nothing will ever be more bananas than this.

 

[BlueTsunami]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.
Watch some jerkoff start saying and associating Russians and the Soviet Union rising again.

You mean they aren't from Muslamistan?!

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Un-fucking-believable.

I'm not shocked, actually.

 

[newjeruse]

Imagine if Dzhokhar was already out of Mass and on his way somewhere else...

He'll still get caught pretty quickly. This is international news. Dude has nowhere to run.

 

[sflufan]

Considering these aren't Muslims, no they aren't.

Uhhhh what?

 

[BLACKLAC]

Question: should Obama have the option to use a drone to take him out if required?

Unarmed drones would have been nice.

 

[akira28]

Question: should Obama have the option to use a drone to take him out if required?

wasn't this an actual question earlier?

 

[Tamanon]

What is written on the BMW's licensed plate? Looks like "terrorist" something.

Huh...it says "Terrorists #1"....weird.

 

[MisterAnderson]

It kind of explains Afghanistan.

Seriously you lose a 19 year old kid for 12 hours you just had a firefight with?

He probably just hid behind a corner and pressed his back REALLY close to the wall while SWAT just ran by him, just like in the movies.

 

[Poker Face]

So the aunt want's evidence?

well uh your nephews were in a shoot-out with police so...

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

A bit unrelated, but they just had a friend of suspect white hat talking about how they use to smoke blunts together. How can you talk about doing something illegal on national television without any repercussions?

Pretty sure they got bigger concerns right now. Of course I'm surprised the media hasn't tried to blame this on smoking weed yet.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

A bit unrelated, but they just had a friend of suspect white hat talking about how they use to smoke blunts together. How can you talk about doing something illegal on national television without any repercussions?

I think you can only be charged with possession.

 

[agrajag]

Russian is a religion, didn't you all get the memo?

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Imagine if Dzhokhar was already out of Mass and on his way somewhere else...

He is EXTREMELY famous now. And with quite a distinctive face.

Well, mostly distinctive.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

I couldn't believe this would be an unanswered questions so I pulled up US Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

Rule 43:


And nothing in the rule notes suggests that death would be an exception.

Huh, that is interesting.
If they can theoretically prosecute a dead man, I would very much like to see it done in this case as well so that justice can be done.

 

[Loxley]

Huh?

He means they weren't from Muslimistan. You know, where Muslims are from.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

They weren't Muslim. They were Russians.

...

 

[Joel Was Right]

I thought they were Muslim judging by their uncles reported comments.

Have I missed something?

 

[CrankyJay]

A bit unrelated, but they just had a friend of suspect white hat talking about how they use to smoke blunts together. How can you talk about doing something illegal on national television without any repercussions?

Is this a serious question?

 

[PairOfFilthySocks]

It's sort of unsettling that a 19 year old can evade SWAT teams, cops, FBIs, search vehicles..

To be fair, I'd imagine it's pretty difficult to chase a guy through a neighbourhood when he's got bombs strapped to him.

 

[Veritas_]

don't they usually have helicopters especially at night?

They did, but they were called off when visibility became too poor to operate effectively. (Heavy fog last night.)

 

[Sharp]

A bit unrelated, but they just had a friend of suspect white hat talking about how they use to smoke blunts together. How can you talk about doing something illegal on national television without any repercussions?

Freedom of speech. You can say you did whatever you want. And in MA, where it's decriminalized, it's like asking how you can get away with admitting to jaywalking on national T.V. Hell, our last few presidents have talked about smoking something illegal on national television without any reprecussions, why would we give a shit about some kid?