I think it's worthwhile not to assume it's terrorism: it's at least possible it could be a gas main explosion, or something. Even with two explosions. Let's wait and see.
I agree. It's harder with two, however.
Jayne: We was just about to spring into action, Captain. Complicated escape and rescue op. Wash: I was going to watch. It was very exciting.
'Shindig'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Trudy Booth - Apr 15, 2013 10:44:22 am PDT #18765 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Zenkitty - Apr 15, 2013 10:44:47 am PDT #18766 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Watching MSNBC. This looks horrible. The reporters are being very specific that nothing's been confirmed yet and there are no official statements, but given the timing and the location of the explosions, it's hard not to think domestic terrorism.
DavidS - Apr 15, 2013 10:45:46 am PDT #18767 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I fear the worst that it was an intentional act.
That's my presumption. It sure doesn't look like a gas-main explosion. And having it set at the finish line looks very purposeful.
le nubian - Apr 15, 2013 10:46:10 am PDT #18768 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Would some idiot(s) really want to use the Boston Marathon on tax day to make a statement?
DavidS - Apr 15, 2013 10:46:39 am PDT #18769 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Would some idiot(s) really want to use the Boston Marathon on tax day to make a statement?
It's Patriot's Day too, right?
Consuela - Apr 15, 2013 10:48:21 am PDT #18770 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Would some idiot(s) really want to use the Boston Marathon on tax day to make a statement
People are often stupid & sometimes crazy. I put nothing past anyone. While still hoping it's an accident or something, because I don't want to believe that someone could intend this.
I'm trying not to worry about anyone I know in Boston--I see no reason most of them would be near the finish line today.
le nubian - Apr 15, 2013 10:48:50 am PDT #18771 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
What is Patriot's Day? This sounds like something you made up!
Amy - Apr 15, 2013 10:49:09 am PDT #18772 of 30001
Because books.
It feels very strange to *hope* it was an accident, like a gas main explosion, but I really do.
Jesse - Apr 15, 2013 10:49:28 am PDT #18773 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Holy shit you guys!
DavidS - Apr 15, 2013 10:49:37 am PDT #18774 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What is Patriot's Day? This sounds like something you made up!
It's a Boston holiday/tradition. We were talking about it upthread.