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Its only been about a week and there's already conspiracy theories out, some idiot on facebook posted a series of pictures trying to pin the bombings on private military companies or something. Apparently its part of the plan to "TAKE OUR GUNS!!!!!" or something.

Needless to say the evidence is shaky and ignores aspects of the case and not really worth your time. Its also frankly insulting to those that were killed in the attack.

There have been theories since day one. You've had people on here spreading theories.

I saw one video (well I didn't bother watching it, but the link described it) that said 'look there are some seals training and they have the same backpack as the bombs Q.E.D. Guv'ment'. Made me laugh, then move on with my day. Conspiracy theorists going to...conspirate?

edit: conspire. Silly me

I heard a theory it was all right wing radicals...

I heard a theory its all about gun control and now limiting reloading supplies by da evil governmentz.

Has anyone actually looked to see where Carrot Top was during these events?

I'm not saying it was aliens but, it was aliens.

Until the evidence is revealed, it's all supposition. So far, we're a bunch of language ! in an internet forum speculating on a very small amount of information, some of which may be inaccurate.

I don't think Frazzled's opinions on this are quite trustworthy. My source has another opinion on who's behind this

 Frazzled wrote:
Yes. However, in a criminal case the defendant has the option for a jury trial under the Constitution via one of those amendments no one remembers.

Thank you for clarifying

Its funny how military gear gets thrown into the thought process of a conspiracy theory. Its like Fort Polk, LA is the training grounds for thousands of UN troops for deployment in the the US. Its like I have the same gear (some) that the Navy Seals have access to via US Cav, Ranger Joe, and Cothing and Sales on posts. If you are "Boots on Ground" majority of everyone have access to everything that can be equipped on one's body. Most backpacks in the military are from Camelback. If someone mention "assualtpack" they're talking about a backpack

My favourite bs i heard was from some "commentator" who was being interviewed on Australian tv who on the night of the event said "these people are trying to stop our way of life" and i remember thinking I bet this ones home grown mate.

I'm having a hillarious time listening to our conspiracy anti-government coworker who is explaining to us how to stop an unlawful search of your car.

I know it's unrelated, but this whole Boston thing is what is setting him off.

The only thing better than an anti government conspiracy theorist is a pot smoking anti govt conspiracy theorist. Those guys make me laugh, all this crap talk about the govt and how we the people can stop them, the whole while you know they are going to be at home smoking bongs and not doing anything but talking more conspiracies.

Bullockist wrote:
The only thing better than an anti government conspiracy theorist is a pot smoking anti govt conspiracy theorist. Those guys make me laugh, all this crap talk about the govt and how we the people can stop them, the whole while you know they are going to be at home smoking bongs and not doing anything but talking more conspiracies.

Yup... they're EVERYWHERE!

I don't think it's fair to put michael moore in there, isn't everthing he does dodgey conspiracy theories?

Wow whembley, that's the first time I've realised that your left wing in the US is as wacky as your right wing.

Scary, scary place you guys live in :/

Bullockist wrote:
Wow whembley, that's the first time I've realised that your left wing in the US is as wacky as your right wing.

Scary, scary place you guys live in :/

They have to be equally crazy, else they won't know which side they are voting for!

 motyak wrote:
I don't think it's fair to put michael moore in there, isn't everthing he does dodgey conspiracy theories?

He's still alive? I thought he died with his credibility in the early 2000s...

 kronk wrote:

 motyak wrote:
I don't think it's fair to put michael moore in there, isn't everthing he does dodgey conspiracy theories?

He's still alive? I thought he died with his credibility in the early 2000s...

Ha, well said. I'd probably consider myself leftist by American standards, but even then that guy is just way too crazy.

I actually liked his Roger & Me, but after that, I realized he was doing editorial pieces and not documentaries. Big difference.

Anyhow, back to Boston!

I do hope that his trial is conducted with all due process, and that (if guilty) he gets a fitting sentence. I hope he gives us the "why"? What the hell went wrong?

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/interactive/2013/04/22/criminal-complaint-against-boston-bombing-suspect/

Yep its Fox but its a criminal complaint that was filed in District Court of Mass.

 motyak wrote:
I don't think it's fair to put michael moore in there, isn't everthing he does dodgey conspiracy theories?

Yup... just about all of them on dodgy... sicko is one of his worst.

Every time I see Moore I expect it to be connected to a news story about his fatal coronary or that it's been revealed he eats children or something.

A bit tired of seeing some high profile people pressing to have him classified as a Enemy Combatant so they can gather intelligence from him. If it was his older brother maybe....just a wee maybe I agree if he had survived. The kid was following his older brother who I strongly believed recieved a bit of training in preparation and placement of the IED's. Using pressure cookers you pretty much have a directional anti personnel mine like a claymore.

pressure cookers are WMDs then ?

.. Good grief, seems Bush and Blair were right then !

Stop the export of cooking gadgets to the axis of evil! No more ice cream makers for Kim Jung Un!

Thinking about it, he would probably miss ice cream alot.

Anyway, ye, this "enemy combatant" stuff was bad enough when it was in a warzone.

Steve steveson wrote:
Stop the export of cooking gadgets to the axis of evil! No more ice cream makers for Kim Jung Un!

Thinking about it, he would probably miss ice cream alot.

Anyway, ye, this "enemy combatant" stuff was bad enough when it was in a warzone.

We need a magazine limit on pressure cookers. No more than three pressure cookers per chef, after a thorough background check and addition to your name of a list of pressure cooker owners. We also have to end cash sales of pressure cookers. Its just a common sense approach to pressure cooker control. After all, no one is trying to take away your pressure cookers.

 Frazzled wrote:

Steve steveson wrote:
Stop the export of cooking gadgets to the axis of evil! No more ice cream makers for Kim Jung Un!

Thinking about it, he would probably miss ice cream alot.

Anyway, ye, this "enemy combatant" stuff was bad enough when it was in a warzone.

We need a magazine limit on pressure cookers. No more than three pressure cookers per chef, after a thorough background check and addition to your name of a list of pressure cooker owners. We also have to end cash sales of pressure cookers. Its just a common sense approach to pressure cooker control. After all, no one is trying to take away your pressure cookers.

If it could save just one life, then shouldn't we do it? Shouldn't we make the sacrifice?

Agreed. There is no legimitate purpose to more than three pressure cookers. Won't someone please think of the children!

 Frazzled wrote:
Agreed. There is no legimitate purpose to more than three pressure cookers. Won't someone please think of the children!

Honestly, why does anyone need a pressure cooker in the first place? Why can't they just use and oven, or a grill? The general populace has no legitimate need for them. We should ensure their only able to get into the hands of highly trained chefs.

 djones520 wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
Agreed. There is no legimitate purpose to more than three pressure cookers. Won't someone please think of the children!

Honestly, why does anyone need a pressure cooker in the first place? Why can't they just use and oven, or a grill? The general populace has no legitimate need for them. We should ensure their only able to get into the hands of highly trained chefs.

Its the money grubbing NPA (National Pressurecooker Association) and its corporate masters that stop common sense legislation, desired by a majority of the people, from being put into place.

Link to a PDF of the criminal complaint filed against the suspect, which sets out the case against him - http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/resources/363201342213441988148.pdf