Today's Random News

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

1. no
2. no
3. I have no idea what the Internet sleuths do.

[Nick]

Same thing bad journalists do.

[Yoshi]

Just like we take it for granted that many Republicans secretly want President Obama to fail because he's Black

Wait, what? I doubt anyone wants Obama to fail that didn't want Clinton to fail.

[Diff-chan]

1. Had this affected only a very rich neighborhood, would there be a lot more jokes and generally not so much grumbling?

It did affect very rich neighborhoods. Ever walk down Newbury Street or Beacon Hill?

2. Just like we take it for granted that many Republicans secretly want President Obama to fail because he's Black, do you feel a good part of the discomfort about Boston is because some really want the cops to live up to the image of being abusive, heavy-handed pricks?

3. Do you feel some are mad that the Internet sleuths didn't outdo the feds and hand them the case with a bow on top?

I don't think any of this factors into it at all. People are just wary of the idea that cops can go shutdown an entire city because of one guy. People were still living and working during the DC Sniper incident, and that was far more dangerous and seemingly random than what we had here.

[Nick]

Clinton was also Black, genius.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

Command the attention of the populace no matter how often they disappoint?

[Nick]

The whole city was affected at one point. The lockdown wasn't restricted to one type of neighborhood.

I was very surprised to see how much weaponry was put out in the street at one time. It was surreal.

[Yoshi]

Clinton was also Black, genius.

Oh, riiight...

[Fe 26]

1. Had this affected only a very rich neighborhood, would there be a lot more jokes and generally not so much grumbling?

I would have cared regardless of who it happened to. It would probably be worse if it happened to only a rich area because it is more likely that the news would milk it more.

Events like the ones in Boston should always be scrutinized. Tyrants use these events to strengthen their position. It has happened time and time again.

2. Just like we take it for granted that many Republicans secretly want President Obama to fail because he's Black, do you feel a good part of the discomfort about Boston is because some really want the cops to live up to the image of being abusive, heavy-handed pricks?

No, I'm glad that as far as we know, they acted better than police in California or Bumblefuck.

3. Do you feel some are mad that the Internet sleuths didn't outdo the feds and hand them the case with a bow on top?

I don't really care one way or another on that. I'm not going to get a voucher in the mail if the internet one ups them.

[Josh]

3. I have no idea what the Internet sleuths do.

Dox people and send them pizzas.