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[Globox_82]

why would anyone do this?

 

[Kunan]

Jesus that picture

 

[Wickerman]

If this is the precursor to war with Iran, I want off this fucking planet already

We don't know who is involved. For all we know it could be the work of a domestic terrorist group

 

[OverBlood 3]

Could be domestic. Look at the string of violent gun massacres in the U.S.

Someone could easily wanted to be the next big thing, and bombs are even a more cowardly tactic, ensuring that a killer could strike again if not caught.

I don't know why but it seems domestic too. I can't understand why anyone would do this it's insane.

 

[paully]

Jesus christ. Why? Why would anyone bomb a race?

To kill people

 

[ThatObviousUser]

https://twitter.com/revierypone/status/323876575672147969

FUCK

 

[JLG-]

WTF..

 

[Green Wiggly]

awwwww the baby stroller
be safe baby

Aw, fuck no

 

[LyleLanley]

Horrible stuff, I can't fathom why anyone would want to detonate bombs at a marathon.

 

[Nesotenso]

what time was this local ?

 

[Anton Sugar]

I see glass outside a building in the videos.

So, logic says the explosion was inside that building?

CNN correspondent/witness say they saw the ball of fire come out of a building. Sounds like it.

 

[Phat Michael]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

"most likely"? what the hell are you talking about? keep your prejudice bullshit out of here. its terrible and it doesnt need these kind of posts based on NOTHING.

 

[Meadows]

3 hours after the end of the race?

why would you do it then?

 

[dc89]

In shocked. I hope everyone stays safe.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

what time was this local ?

2:50 pm.

 

[legbone]

It seems to be a very weak explosion given that the surrounding buildings look to be relatively unharmed.

could have been a very talented bomb maker that focused his blast toward the spot he knew the people would be.

this is terrible. cannot imagine why someone would target a marathon.

 

[VariantX]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

I'd rather just call it terrorism before we jump to any conclusions as to who is behind this.

 

[Camp Lo]

Coworker knows someone who works at a nearby hospital, says that there are 12 dead and over 100 injured #bostonmarathon

Goddamnit!

 

[Brinbe]

That photo... ='(

Fucking awful.

 

[Veitsev]

Yeah, it's just speculation. I wasn't trying to say anything about Islam either, more just to distinguish that I think, if this is a terrorist act, it's a lot more likely to originate from outside the country than from a domestic group.

No its not.

 

[Kobe24]

Oh shit CBS is showing the explosion

 

[Polari]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

What the fuck?

Yeah, it's just speculation. I wasn't trying to say anything about Islam either, more just to distinguish that I think, if this is a terrorist act, it's a lot more likely to originate from outside the country than from a domestic group.

Oh OK, so basically you're clueless.

 

[Omiee]

I hate this moment of these things. Everything is unclear and nothing is clear.

I wish i wish nobody got hurt.

 

[Jibbajabbawockky]

FOX news just had video of some guy in a wheelchair with no leg

 

[Kurtofan]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

There are other sorts of terrorism, could be a Mcveigh type or Unabomber sort.

no way to tell without further info.

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

I think it's more likely to be a random nutjob than organised terrorism. Just too strange a target.

 

[slider]

Be safe and best wishes to any poor souls caught up in the turmoil.

 

[paully]

Aftermath photo of the street cleared. Lots of blood, so be warned.

http://i.imgur.com/bd9DQYJ.jpg

Christ....

We better find the fuckers who did this. I think it's the work of domestic terrorists

 

[NukeLaser]

Literally just checked my Facebook:

I hope everyone is ok. This is awful

 

[y2dvd]

Did they confirm what caused the explosion? We know it seems most likely a bomb went off but any confirmations yet? This is tragic news.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Don't know if its legit but saw this on twitter I know social media is suspect so take with a grain of salt. (Still shot of the explosion)

https://twitter.com/MattNorlander/status/323877651444015104/photo/1

 

[Gustav]

CNN correspondent/witness say they saw the ball of fire come out of a building. Sounds like it.

The first version of the NYTimes article said that two loud booms came from the inside of a hotel.

 

[Schadenfreude]

This is some insane shit. What is wrong with people?

 

[oc]

Oh shit CBS is showing the explosion

Yeah.. fucking scary. Especially with the second one in the background going off

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

NSFW:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6ju2NCMAAzhqs.jpg

 

[D_prOdigy]

Yeah, it's just speculation. I wasn't trying to say anything about Islam either, more just to distinguish that I think, if this is a terrorist act, it's a lot more likely to originate from outside the country than from a domestic group.

Statistically no, I'd have thought.

 

[Walshicus]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

How many times have people blamed Islamist for this kind of thing only for it to be some domestic nutjob? Remember when Breivik was muslim?

Yeah. Best hold off until some facts come out.

 

[pulga]

Lets not start pointing fingers until more information is out.

 

[maquiladora]

There will be lots of reports of suspect packages after this, it doesn't mean they are more devices. It's just natural for everything to be suspect in the aftermath.

 

[Meadows]

Coworker knows someone who works at a nearby hospital, says that there are 12 dead and over 100 injured #bostonmarathon

be careful in trusting this kind of hearsay

 

[maniac-kun]

I hope this is just it and nothin worse is comming.

 

[anaron]

https://twitter.com/revierypone/status/323876575672147969

Oh fuck.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

I doubt this was an accident. Most likely Islamic terrorism. It makes sense for them to hit a target like this as it will create panic.

It would be best to refrain from pointing fingers until we know more. It could just be some crazy fuck like Anders Breivik.

 

[Jezbollah]

Holy fuck. Thoughts goes out to the injured

This is giving me London terrorism flashbacks.

 

[devious.one]

CBS website playing footage of the explosion and peoples reactions, chilling.

 

[ToxicAdam]

The timing seems weird for this to be intentional. It still could just be an accident.

 

[Omegasquash]

Sitting in the office for awhile to wait this out. I'm not in hearing anything outside.

 

[Terra]

Terrible...stay safe everyone.

 

[iammeiam]

This is awful and we're in for at least a few hours of misinformation before accurate reporting is assured.

 

[Tobor]

The footage of the explosions happening is terrifying. It looks like they're a block apart.