Marathon Nightmare
Washington is on high alert today, as are other major U.S. cities after the cowardly terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon. As I write, three people are confirmed dead, over 170 wounded, 17 of them in critical condition. Reports indicate 25 to 30 individuals have lost limbs.
Many individuals had as many as 40 pieces of pellets and nails embedded in their bodies, indicating an intentional effort to cause widespread physical injury to as many people as possible. Authorities today reported that the bombs utilized pressure cookers, a common terrorist tactic throughout the Middle East as far back as 2006.
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Boston, the victims of the attack and their families as they deal with this despicable act. If someone is looking for a "silver lining" in the midst of the ripped flesh and broken limbs, you can find it in the reaction of the people in the vicinity of the attack. By all accounts, law enforcement, medical personnel and ordinary citizens all rose to the occasion, providing treatment and comfort in the midst of the carnage.
Obama Chokes On "Terror" Word Again
President Obama made a public statement yesterday afternoon and promised justice would be done. But once again, just as he did after the Fort Hood shooting by jihadist Major Nidal Hasan and Benghazi, Obama notably did not describe the event as terrorism. Why on earth is he constantly reluctant to use the word? No matter who is found to be responsible, blowing up civilians obviously constitutes terrorism.
Fortunately, we don't have to speculate about his "phobia" of saying the word. Top Obama operative and former White House advisor David Axelrod explained Obama's mindset. Axelrod said:
In other words, Obama thinks the attack might have been from a right-wing anti-tax fanatic, but if the word "terrorism" were used it might cause people to jump to the conclusion it was done by radical Islamists.
Remember when New York's Mayor Bloomberg speculated that a car bomb found in Times Square was probably the work of a right-winger angry at Obamacare? Of course it wasn't. Just like the other 16 failed plots to attack New York, the car bomb was the work of a radical Muslim.
Feeling the heat overnight, Obama decided to make a statement this morning and did describe the bombing as "an act of terror." We don't know who is responsible for this attack, but the left's tendency (or is it hope?) to blame the right instead of jihadists is striking.
The Saudi Student
A 20 year-old Saudi national has been questioned after he was found near the scene of the bombing. Some reports suggest he was tackled after being run down by a citizen who felt he was acting suspiciously. The FBI searched his home this morning in Revere, Massachusetts, and were seen leaving with paper bags and a duffel bag.
At a press conference this morning, law enforcement officials refused to call the student a suspect. Fox News is reporting that the FBI is checking his visa status, history and group affiliations. I hasten to add that none of what we know as of now proves this man was involved.
And Today's Idiot Award On The Left Goes To…
...Former Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), who used the carnage to speak out against tax cuts. "I never was as a member of Congress one of the cheerleaders for less government, lower taxes. No tax cut would have helped us deal with this or will help us recover," said Frank.
It's amazing, people are mourning the dead and having their legs amputated and the first thought on his mind is to make the case for big government -- except for the Pentagon. Frank tried for years to gut the Defense budget. In 2010, Frank teamed up with Ron Paul to push a plan that would have cut the Pentagon's budget by $1 trillion!
And on the right the Idiot Award goes to... the reporter affiliated with Alex Jones and Info Wars, where everything that happens is a government conspiracy. The reporter asked Boston officials, "Is this another false flag, staged attack to take away our civil liberties and promote homeland security?" Sigh.