Posted on 04/15/2013 9:27:46 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
I saw many in my Twitter feed objecting to the terrorism/not terrorism debate today. While I can understand objecting to political posturing and sniping based on semantics, the terrorism designation has real legal meaning and news value. This investigation has been handed over to the FBI:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken control of the investigation into the blasts, officials announced Monday night at a joint press conference between local, state, and federal authorities.
Though President Obama did not use the word terrorism in his address, which came just hours after the attack, White House officials have called it an act of terror, and the FBIs presence is an indication its leaning that way:
Authorities said Monday evening that although the city would be operational Tuesday, there will be a heightened law enforcement presence, according to Gov. Deval Patrick.
It will not be business as usual tomorrow in Boston, Patrick said.
The Boston Police Department has said that no arrests have yet been made and there are no suspects in custody. Davis emphasized that despite some media reports, there is no suspect at Brigham and Womens Hospital.
FBI officials said Monday night that the investigation is a criminal investigation that is a potential terrorism investigation.
White House officials have said the bombing is being approached as an act of terror.
Update: The injury reports are grim, and the loss of three lives devastating, but after hearing reports of multiple other explosive devices found before detonation, and imagining the sheer number of people in their path, I shudder to think how much worse it could have been. We can also give some thanks that Boston has such world-class medical facilities close by. One of the deceased is an 8-year-old boy, and Boston Childrens Hospital offered a heartbreaking list of its young patients:
(Excerpt) Read more at hotair.com ...
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Boston bombing, late-night thread: FBI takes over investigation as Boston cares for the wounded; Update: JFK library fire likely unrelated; Update: Injury toll over 140; Update: Police activity at Revere apartment, connection unconfirmed
The Apt raid is sketcht ...but the FBI and immigration Service is involved...along with Drug Dogs.
Greta was interviewing Katherine Harris and she seemed to be well stocked with information and knew about the raid.
And the NTSB ( I think is the acronym) will be briefing the House Homeland Security Committee in the morning and the similar Senate Committee in the afternoon.
Time to watch the finish of the Spurs and Warriors BB Game and hit the sack.
Will make a pass here before the lights go off.
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Update: ABCs Jon Karl finally confirms what the NY Post reported much earlier today about a person of interest being guarded in the hospital, who was a Saudi national (the Post may also have referred to him as a suspect, which doesnt seem to be the case). There was a lot of second guessing of the Post going on, and Fox bashing, when Fox shortly thereafter confirmed there was a person of interest, but did not designate a nationality. More on that person of interest, who is indeed Saudi, apparently.
Paging MItch Rapp...Mitch Rapp please pick up the white courtesy phone...
Bumpus.
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Update: More from Revere:
A law enforcement source tells Fox 25 that a large police presence at a home in Revere is related to the Boston Marathon bombings.
The source said that a suspicious driver was pulled over by Revere police after driving past the State Police barracks a number of times.
The driver reportedly had a nervous demeanor.
The driver then led police, as well as the FBI, to a home in the area of Ocean Avenue and Beach Street.
It was not immediately known what police were searching for at the home. Three people died and more than 100 were injured after bombs went off within 100 yards of each other near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon.
I imagine well find out much more about this tomorrow at 9:30.
Update: The police have reportedly left the scene without talking to reporters.
I just wish them luck with finding the perp(s) regardless of what the perp(s) skin color or politics are. Find them and string them up. This was despicable. A disgrace.
The Second explosion was larger than the first.....
That is a marker for the professional Middle East Bombers.
I thank I got that from KH interviewed by Greta.
We really don ''t want to fight right now.!!
Right.
It’s just that the second one went off a little too soon, or perhaps it didn’t?
Now, get yourself some sleep.
I think I will, too.
XOXOXO
Nite!
See you tomorry!
Revere Fire Department confirms “person of interest” search in Boston Marathon bombings (updated 1 a.m.)
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/04/16/news/doc516ccf44a37d9327554930.txt
The one thing I remember about being driven through the Revere area of Boston back in the mid to late 2000’s, there were what appeared to be whites who dressed similar to young Muslim terrorist. Basically hard core anarchist looking for a cause. This story could go any where.
The only war Obama wants to whole heartedly fight is his all out war against the GOP.
NO confidence in anything the fbi does any more.
Do they have an agenda?
Will they cover for any Saudi scum?
They have in the past
No kidding! And it troubles me that the only "tips" number given out is for the FBI. In a case where they're looking for tips from the public, I have the impression that there's usually several numbers, maybe local police, state police and feds if they're involved.
I'm afraid of a "never let a crisis go to waste" situation . . .
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