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EdwardA · 04-15-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ELR123

While there really is no point in speculating since we know so little details, the one thing that points to it being a domestic crazy is that the bombs appear to have been fairly amateur.

That said, it would not surprise me at all if it was an Islamic terrorist either.

The only problem with this meme is that several news sources are saying a Saudi national on a student visa is being detained. Again it's early but if we are going to based on what's being reported right wing crazy seem 50/50 at best.

Biz901 · 04-15-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KUchief25

This should make Arus cry louder.

And scream for the mods...

Arus · 04-15-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinebar

Lots of conflicting information coming out.....

and why is this a surprise/ In the day of instant news and media, there's always someone wanting to get the "news" out first; unfortunately this leads to the WRONG information also being communicated.

whiggan · 04-15-2013, 05:06 PM

I know its corny, but if you have a flag flying don't forget to put it in half mast mode.

Arus · 04-15-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vergofa

CBS now reporting Saudi National in custody, NYPost had reported this earlier.

you're about 1 hour late. There is NO one in custody, or any person of interest.

Stop using the NYPOST as your source.

EdwardA · 04-15-2013, 05:06 PM

Nicholas Kristoff first post on this tragedy was to denounce GOP senators. So both sides can and do get in the mud during incidents like this one.

MauriceP · 04-15-2013, 05:07 PM

Another briefing at 8:30 pm with more info frm the horse's mouth (not the nypost)

ELR123 · 04-15-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Addams

I have been flipping between Fox and MSNBC and neither seem to want to mention terrorism.

I haven't been watching either, but it's a no-brainer that it's a terrorist attack.

I guess they're afraid too many people assume terrorist means Muslim? I don't know.

Arus · 04-15-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KUchief25

This should make Arus cry louder.

says the person who made up facts about the incident and passing on the misinformation.

KUchief25 · 04-15-2013, 05:08 PM

The new term is "workplace violence".