Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Gerry Archer
While pressure cooker controls would be helpful, their complete elimination would be more effective. Few people other than food faddists use them anymore, so their disappearance would hardly be noticed. Since these types of amateur bombs are nearly always a mixture of diesel fuel and

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread John Reames
It would likely annoy Yum! Brands and some of their customers; likewise, it would impact Royal Farms. (Pressure-Fried Chicken anyone?) -j. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 17, 2013, at 6:42, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread G Mann
The nation would return to a simpler and more natural way of life for which many of us yearn. Gerry For all of those who deeply desire to go natural I offer this suggestion and challenge. Travel to your favorite jungle or desert or wild place. Stand at the edge and take off your shoes, all of

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I was chased by a black bear in Kluane Lake National Park (Canada) back in my youth. He didn't look particularly large until he reared up on his hind legs, probably out of curiosity rather than hunger or aggression. It was amazing just how tall and threatening he appeared in that position.

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Racist rant. It was a bear of color (or a Canadian African-American bear), and shame on you for being afraid of it just because it was black. I bet you would have felt more comfortable if it was a polar bear. --R (who occasionally has to teach liberals some lessons) On 4/17/13 11:26 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Rich thinks he's funny. To my chagrin, so do I.. On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 11:33 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Racist rant. It was a bear of color (or a Canadian African-American bear), and shame on you for being afraid of it just because it was black. I bet

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Gerry Archer
We do that all the time in Florida. Those nude beaches are pretty wild and some do it for more than a year. Gerry From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com For all of those who deeply desire to go natural I offer this suggestion and challenge. Travel to your favorite jungle or desert or wild place.

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread G Mann
Damn.. totally stunned that Andrew actually went off concrete at some point in his life... and had a bear experience... Will wonders never cease? So have to ask.. how did it feel to be totally unarmed at that moment? Grant... [some days, some things are to hard to resist... ;) ] On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I never lost faith in my ability to survive and had no urge to have a weapon On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:15 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Damn.. totally stunned that Andrew actually went off concrete at some point in his life... and had a bear experience... Will wonders never cease?

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
A suspect is in custody! http://www.marketwatch.com/bulletins/redirect/go?g={B9CF8528-9BF3-4604-B364-C007254B411B}siteid=bnbh On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I never lost faith in my ability to survive and had no urge to have a weapon On

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread dseretakis
That's because you fight off thugs and bears with your fine mind:) Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I never lost faith in my ability to survive and had no urge to have a weapon On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:15 PM, G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Scott Ritchey
Grant probably read Rainbow Six. Personally, I loved the ending. For all of those who deeply desire to go natural I offer this suggestion and challenge. Travel to your favorite jungle or desert or wild place. Stand at the edge and take off your

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Dieselhead
Alas, we seem to be degenerating into a sort of banned lite at the expense of Andrew. Myself included, if not at the head of the pack. Andrew, we really do appreciate you. In fact we care for you so much that we would like to awaken you to the real world that exists outside the DC area.

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-17 Thread Dieselhead
ROTFL That retort would have been different had it been a grizzly rather than a lil black bear! I never lost faith in my ability to survive and had no urge to have a weapon On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:15 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Damn.. totally stunned that Andrew actually went

[MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Investigators and experts in terrorism are following two main early theories about who might be behind the Boston bombings. The first is that domestic right-wing extremists were responsible. The second is that Islamists, either foreign or American, and linked to al-Qaeda spiritually or

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Rich Thomas
I think they have hit on it correctly! --R (who is neither an investigator, nor an expert in terrorism, but thinks he might be able to say. It could be anyone) On 4/16/13 12:52 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: The first is that domestic right-wing extremists were responsible. The second is that

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
An article that quotes the SPLC has close to zero credibility. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Gerry Archer wrote: Investigators and experts in terrorism are following two main early theories about who might be behind the Boston bombings. That part may be fact based. When the reporter starts quoting Mark Potok's 'research' for the SPLC to fill in the missing details, that's when the

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Greg Fiorentino wrote: An article that quotes the SPLC has close to zero credibility. Greg I suspect that Greg has been a position to read the SPLC crap, I mean, Potok's research reports that the fusion centers distribute to local law enforcement. Like one old command officer once told me,

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Max Dillon
That would include left-wing domestic terrorist organizations as well, Earth Liberation Front etc. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think they have hit on it correctly! --R (who is neither an investigator,

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Mitch Haley
A former militant communist says it looked like a gunpowder bomb (like a pipe bomb but bigger): I've been waiting for someone to claim responsibility for this evil madness. Various jihadi groups have disclaimed it, and the use of what appeared to be smallish, simple devices of ball bearings

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
SPLC leaders have round the clock security to protect them from the terrorists that they expose. We all should be grateful for SPLC. FWIW, I am leaning toward Al Qaeda for the Boston acts of terror, since they would appear to have ample experience with IEDs.. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: SPLC leaders have round the clock security to protect them from the terrorists that they expose. We all should be grateful for SPLC. April 1st was two weeks ago. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
?? I was being serious. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Andrew Strasfogel wrote: SPLC leaders have round the clock security to protect them from the terrorists that they expose. We all should be grateful for SPLC. April 1st was two weeks ago.

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Should we enact some common sense pressure cooker controls to minimize this kind of violence? Some background checks on pressure cooker buyers? Some pressure cooker registration and licensing? I am thinking this would just be common sense. It could very easily be appended to the gun

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I have a better idea: repeal the second amendment. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Should we enact some common sense pressure cooker controls to minimize this kind of violence? Some background checks on pressure cooker buyers? Some

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Excellent advice, we'll introduce that common sense idea into the debate. Have you heard if the president has consulted with his good friends who are very knowledgeable about domestic terrorism, bombs, and such -- Bill and Bernadine? They might be able to provide some insight into these

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: ?? I was being serious. You were seriously using the fact (if true) that somebody likes to have bodyguards paid with other peoples' money as evidence of the accuracy of their purported terrorist research?

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Max Dillon
I am all for a constitutional convention to amend the Constitution, but I doubt you'd be interested in amendments that will outlaw the Great Society and all the perversion of the law (read: wealth redistribution) that has followed. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20

Re: [MBZ] Boston Marathon bombs: the early theories

2013-04-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You should be happy with all the wealth that I gave you on 4/15. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: I am all for a constitutional convention to amend the Constitution, but I doubt you'd be interested in amendments that will outlaw the Great Society