Thousands of broken arms in Boston tonight

[Methane Herder]

I am glad that they got him but....
It takes what, about a regiment to root out one (moderately?) trained adversary in an urban setting who's populace is hostile (but mostly unarmed) to that adversary? ***Repeat***I am glad that they got him (and not riddle him with ordinance).
What amount of assets would it take if a scenario like that that took place in Mumbai would occur? A couple of heavy armored divisions?
MH

 

[The Bubba Effect]

broken arms from clapping or patting themselves on the back or what?

I don't get it.

 

[Methane Herder]

Backs.

 

[Mgderf]

I think he means patting on the back.

It's a veritable love-fest going on right now. The Kumba-Ya feel good gestures will now begin.

 

[Cygnus]

I am glad that they got him but....
It takes what, about a regiment to root out one (moderately?) trained adversary in an urban setting who's populace is hostile (but mostly unarmed) to that adversary? ***Repeat***I am glad that they got him (and not riddle him with ordinance).
What amount of assets would it take if a scenario like that that took place in Mumbai would occur? A couple of heavy armored divisions?
MH

Go to Boylston Street and say that. You'll be fine. BMC is world class









(Don't really do it.....)

 

[CitiusFortius]

Kinda related, but not really....what's the bill to the taxpayers going to be for all that overtime? I wouldn't imagine they'd be salaried...

 

[Cygnus]

I think he means patting on the back.

It's a veritable love-fest going on right now. The Kumba-Ya feel good gestures will now begin.

Hmmmm. I thought he may be implying that the people were wrong for do the state requested bug-in and not handling it themselves?

 

[Methane Herder]

Again, I am glad they got him.
The media representation and the local reaction to it reminded me of the last 15 minutes of The Blues Brothers (sans "Hut, Hut, Hut).
MH

 

[churchmouse]

The boat owner found him from the blood trail. Sheer luck in the end. He would have been found on the next warm day when his corpse went decomp in the heat.

 

[Tanfodude]

Funny thing is that why didn't these ****ers stayed low profile after the incident, instead they were creating a racket and causing attention. It's either they were dumb asses or were told that's what they're supposed to do.

Regardless, I'm really glad that this is over. I wouldn't be at ease during the Indy marathon and the Geist marathon.

 

[VUPDblue]

Kinda related, but not really....what's the bill to the taxpayers going to be for all that overtime? I wouldn't imagine they'd be salaried...

#1, who cares.
#2, if it were here we would likely be trading time off for time worked over 40
#3, see number 1

 

[WebSnyper]

This is kind of interesting...


"An administration official said Tsarnaev was not read his Miranda rights and could be questioned without them for up to 48 hours under a special legal exception used in cases where public safety is at stake."

'We got him!': Boston bombing suspect captured alive - U.S. News

 

[The Bubba Effect]

The boat owner found him from the blood trail. Sheer luck in the end. He would have been found on the next warm day when his corpse went decomp in the heat.

Luck and the judicious application of projectiles.

The people should celebrate. They got hit hard. I'm glad the boat owner looked and saw and called. I want this guy to survive through his interview and trial.

Find the down side, point out the negative go for it, you're right. This was horribly expensive in money and lives. If it were handled perfectly, these guys would have been stopped before it happened, but it's not a perfect world.

The people of the Boston area have been on a mind trip and it looks like they can rest a bit. Let them clap for the police.

A lot of cops are going to get free meals and smiles and thank yous in that area for a bit. People are going to be recognized for saving lives at the bombing scenes and the press will take photos of the victims and their families smiling with the strangers who saved their lives by tearing strips of their own clothing to make tourniquets.

I have had too much negative for one week. I'm ready to go to bed happy about something. At least those two pieces of trash are not roaming the streets murdering people anymore.

People are going home all over Boston tonight heroes to their families. Good for them.

 

[Methane Herder]

I am curious about the"Shelter In Place" order / request. Is that a state code or federal code that describes it application?
MH

 

[scatwater]

Funny thing is that why didn't these ****ers stayed low profile after the incident, instead they were creating a racket and causing attention. It's either they were dumb asses or were told that's what they're supposed to do.

Regardless, I'm really glad that this is over. I wouldn't be at ease during the Indy marathon and the Geist marathon.

All the more reason to stay aware. I am fully expecting to see copy cats. Look how they shut down a city. I'm sure someone is taking notes.

 

[bwframe]

There sure isn't a lot of questioning of how the hell this could have happened. Where are the ones who knew these terrorists?

 

[Cygnus]

I'm ready to go to bed happy about something.

Then this will help:
Turn on the TV and look at all the American flags being waved by people on the side of the road in Watertown.

EDIT: And the Back Bay too.

I am curious about the"Shelter In Place" order / request. Is that a state code or federal code that describes it application?
MH

It was just a request. There is usually no force of law. Although they gave some forceful verbal commands today I hear. The cool thing is when the Governor declares a snow emergency most state employees get the day off. He requests employers do a snow day....most do

 

[churchmouse]

Luck and the judicious application of projectiles.

The people should celebrate. They got hit hard. I'm glad the boat owner looked and saw and called. I want this guy to survive through his interview and trial.

Find the down side, point out the negative go for it, you're right. This was horribly expensive in money and lives. If it were handled perfectly, these guys would have been stopped before it happened, but it's not a perfect world.

The people of the Boston area have been on a mind trip and it looks like they can rest a bit. Let them clap for the police.

A lot of cops are going to get free meals and smiles and thank yous in that area for a bit. People are going to be recognized for saving lives at the bombing scenes and the press will take photos of the victims and their families smiling with the strangers who saved their lives by tearing strips of their own clothing to make tourniquets.

I have had too much negative for one week. I'm ready to go to bed happy about something. At least those two pieces of trash are not roaming the streets murdering people anymore.

People are going home all over Boston tonight heroes to their families. Good for them.

Yes...tip my hat to them as well.

Rest easy Boston.

 

[CitiusFortius]

#1, who cares.
#2, if it were here we would likely be trading time off for time worked over 40
#3, see number 1

#1 - i do, since i asked i would assume it would be obvious.

I work in TV, when big events happen it means cash money for photogs and satellite uplink trucks. Then there's pay for travel, per diam etc.

Law enforcement are paid as far as I know. Wondering what it costs to have all those departments pay to travel their guys +time and a half.

People see all this manpower and think how awesome it is, i see the response and think dollars and cents.

I dunno, just the way i am. Sorry if i stepped on your manhood...

 

[Racechase1]

The sad part about this is gun control in Massachusetts. 100 years ago if the SOB was on the loose, the men in the neighborhood would get together and find the him.

100 years later, you lock your doors and stay with your head tucked between your legs, hoping the police find him. Sad.