Explosions at Boston Marathon

[HiltonMagic]

The Boston Globe ‏@BostonGlobe2m
MARATHON EXPLOSIONS: Two killed, at least 90 injured in Boston Marathon finish line explosions

 

[Rabbuk]

Have to think that everything in Boston looks way more suspicious right now than it did 2 hours ago.

I lived in Chicago for about 15 years and I always had that mindset on regular days. It's why I like Ames, I don't fear being targeted randomly for crimes like this.

 

[3TrueFans]

Sort of off topic, but you know what I like about CF? The fact that I can come on here and as a group information can be found and shared, and 99% of the commentary about incidents such as this is both appropriate and intelligent. Versus the typical comments at the end of any online news organization that devolve into political, racist, xenophobic, homophobic rants 5 comments in.

I was just going to wait a bit before I blamed Middle Eastern right wing white supremacist homophobes for the attack.

 

[1100011CS]

@Boston_Police on NY Post: ""Honestly, I don't know where they're getting their information from."

 

[CarlHungus]

It looks like Alex Jones has already gotten himself into some hot water with some remarks about this; that didn't take long.

 

[MNCyGuy]

I lived in Chicago for about 15 years and I always had that mindset on regular days. It's why I like Ames, I don't fear being targeted randomly for crimes like this.

I was thinking more along the line of that package sitting outside your neighbor's door that you didn't think twice about this morning, but I get what you're saying.

 

[3TrueFans]

@Boston_Police on NY Post: ""Honestly, I don't know where they're getting their information from."

The likely answer is they're making it up.

 

[CarlHungus]

Just saw the video. Wow, ******* horrible. Thoughts and prayers for everyone affected

 

[MNCyGuy]

My thought as well. Over 1/3 of homes dont have landlines, and i bet thats higher in urban areas. They all can't dial 911 if they were to have a more 'typical' emergency.

Good on Google for trying to help out with this.

Google Person Finder: Boston Marathon Explosions

 

[Cyclonepride]

Clicked on it anyway. It was so over the top it didn't register as being real to me. Felt like it was from the walking dead. Never sure things if photos like that should be published. I see they have at least blurred out his face now (that wasn't the case when I first looked at it).

They should not be, as that is doing the terrorist's work for them. Crap like that will get out from people on social media, but should not be used by a legitimate news organization.

 

[cycloneworld]

So basically don't trust the NY Post.

CNN now reporting as "Terrorist Attack".

 

[HiltonMagic]

The Boston Globe ‏@BostonGlobe59s
Asked if blasts were terror-related, Boston police chief said "We’re not being definitive... but you can reach your own conclusions."

 

[SaraV]

[video=youtube;046MuD1pYJg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=046MuD1pYJg[/video]

From the Boston Globe

 

[chuckd4735]

So basically don't trust the NY Post.

CNN now reporting as "Terrorist Attack".

Anyone who would do this should be labeled as a terrorist. The question will be is it domestic or foreign?

 

[3TrueFans]

Sounds like they might be evacuating some ERs because of bomb threats.

 

[3TrueFans]

Anyone who would do this should be labeled as a terrorist. The question will be is it domestic or foreign?

Precisely.

 

[tyler24]

This could have been a lot worse than it was. At least there were medical tents all around and all of the first responders that were there. Prayers go out to all of those that were injured physically and mentally from this.

 

[BKLYNCyclone]

I fly into NYC on Wednesday for work. Not worried as security will be insane this week and I'll be locked up in my office the for 3 days. The wife however is not happy with me right now...

 

[MNCyGuy]

Sort of off topic, but you know what I like about CF? The fact that I can come on here and as a group information can be found and shared, and 99% of the commentary about incidents such as this is both appropriate and intelligent. Versus the typical comments at the end of any online news organization that devolve into political, racist, xenophobic, homophobic rants 5 comments in.

I looked at the comments on ESPN. It was like half jokes about liberals banning marathons and people ******** about not being able to watch PTI. I know its the internet and ESPN, but seriously have some humanity.

 

[BKLYNCyclone]

This could have been a lot worse than it was. At least there were medical tents all around and all of the first responders that were there. Prayers go out to all of those that were injured physically and mentally from this.

No question. I'm certain there were a few that were critically injured that are going to live because paramedics were on the scene already.