Tag: boston

I just got around to watching Stephen Colbert’s response to the Boston Marathon bombings. As you might imagine, it was spot on and awesome.

> Yet such freakouts are nothing compared to what is in store if the the Marathon bombing means that Chechen jihadis has come to U.S. shores. The Chechens mounted one of the most vicious terror campaigns ever against Russia in the 1990s, blowing up apartment buildings, and launching massive attacks on theaters and even schools. They are known as among the most violent and dedicated terrorists in the world. They can be found fighting in Libya, Syria and every other major jihadi campaign. Though usually they have to sneak into the target countries, rather than coming on a visa as the Boston bombers apparently did.)

> Russia only succeeded in suppressing the Chechen Islamists with extremely brutal tactics that would never find support in the U.S – essentially leveling the Chechen capital. Yet dealing with such a threat would also be impossible with a politically correct approach to counter-terror that, for example, turns away from talking frankly about the terrorists profiles and motives.

If what Prof. Kontorovich is correct, the events of this past week could be the precursor to something even more terrible.

The remaining terrorist suspect currently has, essentially, put the entire city of Boston under house arrest. The scenes from the city are surreal. I hope they find him soon.

The National Anthem from last night’s Bruins game is a must watch. Take a few minutes and remember how strong Boston, and America, can be.

> In times like this, it’s all too common to say one doesn’t feel safe—and certainly, I remember feeling that way in the aftermath of September 11th. But I’m older now. More to the point, this is a place I know. I want to walk that street again, and I don’t think I’ll feel afraid to do so.

> Because scars and all, it’s still my city—and that’s one feeling that never goes away.

Dan embodies the spirit of Boston perfectly.

> Today, I wake to somberness, as we deal with the aftermath of a senseless attack. For now, fear and anger have replaced whimsy and good humor in our town. The violence was perpetrated on a holiday we in Massachusetts celebrate as Patriots’ Day, a day which commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775. That day began with the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere and the subsequent Battles of Lexington and Concord which marked the start of armed conflict against the British. Just as they must have been more than two centuries past, people today are frightened and concerned. But now, just as it was 238 years ago, Boston is defiant.

My prayers are with those hurt by these horrible events. I have spent enough time in Boston to know, however, that it will come back strong.