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TRUTH (Original Post) WilliamPitt Apr 2013 OP
NYC would too. All states and districts should do the same. graham4anything Apr 2013 #1
I think most American citys would rise up against Islamic attacks Zax2me Apr 2013 #2
Why then is your 'headline' about Islamic attacks? pangaia Apr 2013 #16
You think they would not rise up against identical Uruguyan attacks? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #34
The only people I see upset about the city being shut down are the ones that don't live here. Marrah_G Apr 2013 #3
Funny, isn't it? WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #4
LOL yeah...well fuck them. Marrah_G Apr 2013 #6
"A bag of smashed assholes"... Whiskeytide Apr 2013 #7
Mr. William Pitt GiveMeFreedom Apr 2013 #8
"Smashed assholes" lol. This place has a handful of loud fringe kooks with zero common sense emulatorloo Apr 2013 #26
yeah Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #37
There are people here who are upset about Boston being shut down?. whathehell Apr 2013 #9
Because it means we are cowering, or marshall law or ...who knows Marrah_G Apr 2013 #13
Oh for fuck's sake.. whathehell Apr 2013 #14
It's absolutely the right thing to do. HappyMe Apr 2013 #28
more upset about smashng assholes shuttng down... oldhippydude Apr 2013 #32
Are you speaking literally, Oldhippiedue? whathehell Apr 2013 #39
i know. i was thinking this. literally, shut it all down for one person. seabeyond Apr 2013 #5
NO ONE is thinking about keeping the businesses open to protect their profit, are they? Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #10
I live a mile away from the current main scene WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #11
Perhaps my daughter was born to be a Bostonian. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #19
Been wondering how you are... VelmaD Apr 2013 #23
True, true Oilwellian Apr 2013 #12
Police in California shut down Big Bear for Richard Dorner Savannahmann Apr 2013 #15
Well, yeah, but that's like a few thousand residents. Robb Apr 2013 #17
"Boston > Big Bear." WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #20
I should scold you for being on DU at all. Robb Apr 2013 #22
The housework is done. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #24
but they missed him. and he was in a house within eyesight of the central command...... robinlynne Apr 2013 #30
Are you insinuating that Police in Boston Savannahmann Apr 2013 #38
They did exactly that. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2013 #18
and, OMG, they belong to a U-N-I-O-N! nt antigop Apr 2013 #21
History shows that the only people who can fuck with Boston and get away with it Zorra Apr 2013 #25
And even we Yankee fans sang "Sweet Caroline" in response to this. stevenleser Apr 2013 #27
As I always say caseymoz Apr 2013 #29
I love, love Boston mercuryblues Apr 2013 #31
When I read that this morning, I didn't believe it. Wait Wut Apr 2013 #33
Stay safe, Will. calimary Apr 2013 #35
It's been a long time since I ran across Mark Fiore Mira Apr 2013 #36
+1 uponit7771 Apr 2013 #40
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #41
they really picked the wrong city, didn't they? Skittles Apr 2013 #42
 

Zax2me

(2,515 posts)
2. I think most American citys would rise up against Islamic attacks
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:04 AM
Apr 2013

As is the case here, or any attacks, from anyone.
We are a proud and hard-nosed bunch when pressed.

 

WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
4. Funny, isn't it?
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:05 AM
Apr 2013

I've been scolded a few times for, I think, personally destroying civil liberties in America.

This place can really be a bag of smashed assholes sometimes.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
6. LOL yeah...well fuck them.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:08 AM
Apr 2013

I think the BPD is doing a great job. Very proud of Boston right now. Every family member and friend in the city are all very glad to stay home and let the cops do their job.

Whiskeytide

(4,459 posts)
7. "A bag of smashed assholes"...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:13 AM
Apr 2013

Priceless. If nothing else, I love DU for the fantastic phrases I pick up here. In reality, I'm not nearly as clever as my friends think I am.

emulatorloo

(43,979 posts)
26. "Smashed assholes" lol. This place has a handful of loud fringe kooks with zero common sense
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:23 AM
Apr 2013

And some attention whores who thrive on being controversial.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
37. yeah
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:14 PM
Apr 2013

any day is a good day for some of DU's esteemed membership to grind their personal axe.

I think most of DU is standing with you guys today, though.

whathehell

(28,969 posts)
9. There are people here who are upset about Boston being shut down?.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:20 AM
Apr 2013

WTF for?...Sounds like the right thing to do to me.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
13. Because it means we are cowering, or marshall law or ...who knows
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:34 AM
Apr 2013

Just bullshit from people who don't understand the situation.

whathehell

(28,969 posts)
14. Oh for fuck's sake..
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:38 AM
Apr 2013

"Just bullshit from people who don't understand the situation".

Yeah. I had a feeling this situation would bring them all out.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
28. It's absolutely the right thing to do.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:33 AM
Apr 2013

But there are some that are howling about lost civil liberties and marshall law....

Far better I guess, to let people wander around so more can be killed and hinder LE in their search.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
5. i know. i was thinking this. literally, shut it all down for one person.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:07 AM
Apr 2013

thinking of the recent murderer in LA. didnt do it.

 

WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
11. I live a mile away from the current main scene
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:24 AM
Apr 2013

and every store in the neighborhood is closed. Even the Tedeschi's, which never ever ever closes.

Baitball Blogger

(46,575 posts)
19. Perhaps my daughter was born to be a Bostonian.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:01 AM
Apr 2013

Her first comment when she realized the hot zone is Watertown: "No! Not Watertown! They have a great mall!"

I hope this gets resolved soon, because I know she'll want to be with her boyfriend this weekend.

VelmaD

(18,270 posts)
23. Been wondering how you are...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:09 AM
Apr 2013

and how far all of this was from you.

And yes, this is what it took to get me to post for the first time in years. Good to know that you are ok. Please stay that way.

 

Savannahmann

(3,891 posts)
15. Police in California shut down Big Bear for Richard Dorner
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:42 AM
Apr 2013

We all saw pictures of police with assault weapons on every corner and approaching every car with weapons out, and ready, searching for Richard Dorner.

Remember that manhunt? When two pick up trucks of innocent people were shot up by Police over-reacting to the threat of a bad guy who wanted them dead?

Look at the pictures, remind yourself of that manhunt, when they did much the same thing in Big Bear, because that was where the bad guy was, as they're doing in Boston.

Robb

(39,665 posts)
22. I should scold you for being on DU at all.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:04 AM
Apr 2013

Excellent opportunity to catch up on some housework, dad.

robinlynne

(15,481 posts)
30. but they missed him. and he was in a house within eyesight of the central command......
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:47 AM
Apr 2013

They didnt look in houses without broken doors.

 

Savannahmann

(3,891 posts)
38. Are you insinuating that Police in Boston
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:56 PM
Apr 2013

Are kicking down doors at random to search for this guy? No way. The Fourth Amendment still applies. They have to have probable cause to enter a house, or a warrant.

I read somewhere that the Police are going door to door. Let's say I answer the door, and say "He's not here" and then close the door. What do the Police do then? They better go on down the block, because if not, they are violating the Fourth Amendment.

Gang, the Bill of Rights applies even in matters like this. The city is closed, fine. That doesn't mean I can't go anywhere. I can go outside, get in my car, and drive on down the road. Freedom of travel is a Constitutionally guaranteed freedom.

They can close public places, and places of assembly, for a short term during an emergency. But they can not restrict travel of the citizenry.

If we are now supporting Rethug dreams of Gestapo state tactics, I'm going to be very dissapointed.

Zorra

(27,670 posts)
25. History shows that the only people who can fuck with Boston and get away with it
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:11 AM
Apr 2013

are the Yankees.


Awesome, Boston.

caseymoz

(5,763 posts)
29. As I always say
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:34 AM
Apr 2013

if you're offered a day off, take it. I don't care what the reason is. Just take it.

Especially if it's a day off with pay.

mercuryblues

(14,491 posts)
31. I love, love Boston
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:47 AM
Apr 2013

I think after they are caught, the beers will be on the house.

Maybe a DU fundraiser like the hearts one, could be warrented. The donations could be split between Tx and Boston's 1st responders.

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
33. When I read that this morning, I didn't believe it.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:08 PM
Apr 2013

I really need to get out there one of these days. I've known several people from the area and they've all been the stereotypical Bostonian. Gruff, tough with a heart of gold. I like that. I get the feeling when they shut down the city and told everyone to go home for the day, most went home changed their clothes and then went looking for him. I'd worry more about the citizens of Boston than the feds.

So, to Boston from a misplaced Chicagoan...

Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
42. they really picked the wrong city, didn't they?
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:28 PM
Apr 2013

I love the message they are sending to all the nutjobs contemplating this kind of terrorism

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