Quote Originally Posted by Niya View Post
There is a theory out there about these home-grown disgruntled mass murderers in a relatively obscure section of the internet. At first they might read like they were written by people who are nuts but after reading a couple of them I kinda see their point. Here is one such example. Its a little hard to grasp at first but when I think about it, it quite a sensible theory. Note, this theory doesn't account for such acts taking place in countries with real problems like being occupied by a foreign power, oppressive dictators or general lawlessness(Somalia). But it fits perfectly for places with abundant wealth, opportunities and security like the USA or most first world countries.

Please note that the linked article is not satirical. He actually believes that.

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Here is another such article explaining the theory with a more analytical tone.
Interesting links, and an effect I've seen theorized before. Consider: think in your own mind, be honest with oneself, the secret thoughts that one harbors; the thoughts that any conscious and civilized mind would reject and keep locked away, to never see the light of day. Now apply any combination of the 'seven deadly sins' to that mind, and it can be a rather frightening combination.


Quote Originally Posted by Spoo View Post
I'm still confused by the report at yesterday afternoon's news conference
(Gov of Mass and Boston Police Chief) about a 3rd explosion at the JFK Library.

That is no longer mentioned.
How could they get that wrong?
Lots of things will be wrong in the hurried attempt to control a chaotic situation.

It is the media [public] demand for attention that drives a preemptive announcement of 'facts' before they are determined to be so. Unfortunately, this leads to an up rise in conspiracy theories about any given event (which, I might add, can be very compelling).