<p>“Stop politicizing a situation that has nothing to do with politics.”</p>
<p>That is rich Opie. Stop politicizing terrorism! Could you tell that to the Mass. congressional delegation - tell them you heard that message out in America, over there beyond the Berkshires.</p>
<p>Tell you the truth I think the mayor of Boston was happy to divert Bostonians attention away from the tunnels that keep falling on their heads.</p>
<p>“That is rich Opie”</p>
<p>Ok so tell what way the people who called in with concerns voted? C’mon you’re brillant. How’d they vote? </p>
<p>Let’s see…“Hello 911, what’s the emegrency?”.</p>
<p>" Yes, I see a strange box attached to the bridge overpass I just drove under. Oh, and by the way, I voted for John Kerry." :)</p>
<p>Should we change the numbers to 911 for democrats and 912 for republicans? Just so we’ll know in the future? Oh, and the green party? what’s a good number for them? 
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<p>Let’s see the next time I call 911 I’ll try something like this…</p>
<p>“hello 911.”
“Yes, hey there is a car fire on I-5 by exit 215…AND THE WAR IN IRAQ IS UNJUST!!!” </p>
<p>Yea, that’s the ticket…;)</p>
<p>“Opie, in this case hindsight is irrelevant. Other major cities in the U.S. had the advertisements, and there was no over reaction. The advertisements were foolsih, and so was the response to them.”</p>
<p>The devices were also placed in different locations. So who really knows? I still don’t think shutting down a hwy to check has a far lesser impact than listening in on your phone calls. One is a mommentary innconvience, the other a fundamental change in our constitution. </p>
<p>I find it funny that the guys here that are blasting the liberal leadership from MA, must support the other side which prefers to open our mail and listen in on our conversations? Those certainly pale in the terrible comparision of having to sit in traffic for an hour or two. For one issue, I just keep a snack and an extra water bottle, the other (mail and wiretaps) I haven’t figured out yet. But you guys are absolutely correct… I’m sure all the bomb squad guys and police officers who dealt with this issue are flaming liberals… it fits the m o of most people who go into law enforcement doesn’t it? ;)</p>
<p>Higherlead’s schtick is really old hat. He’s a “new” poster with the same old boring mantra (just love that about some of the “newbies”…they are just so comfortably familiar to us!). Just scroll right on by! ;)</p>
<p>To tell you the truth I don’t worry about having my phone tapped or my mail opened. Having been throught he process of applying for financial aid I have nothing left to hide. If there is loose change under the coach cushions somebody made me count it.</p>
<p>BTW Opie how many FBI files did Bill and Hill have stashed away down there in the Whate House basement? And what happened to that Washington Congree Critter who taped Gingrich’s phone calls? I thinke he is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee now - nice pick Ms Pelosi.</p>
<p>"BTW Opie "</p>
<p>btw Why don’t you save this nonsense for a subject that has more to do with political issues. You just look darn foolish. None of my posts have made any political reference pro or con about either party. I have been in support of law enforcement (regardless of how they voted) in this situation.</p>
<p>I did not realize that this particular situation is a direct result of any political side. I thought it was the police reacting after several concerned calls from motorists about unknown objects in locations that potential harnful results. </p>
<p>Outside of you, this post has dealt with did the police over react. I said no, others said yes and we’ve debated why or why not. You’ve come along to throw your two bits in about something that should belong on another post.
It’s almost like your computer is messed up and you are really posting on another subject.</p>
<p>Create a new post on politics and if it’s good I’ll join in and discuss it with you. Right now, you’re just coming off as someone whom might have a substance abuse problem. Because clearly you cannot comprehend where this post is going. </p>
<p>And the representative whom received Mr. Gingrich’s phone conversation tape exposed Mr. Gingrich in an unethical act. The representative is being sued for releasing the information, illregardless of the contents, which helped Mr. G get fined for ethics violations. So that’s kinda tough to call. Since both technally were ethics violations which was worse. The Gingrich conversation or the release of it? </p>
<p>There are you happy, I slipped into political debate. I can’t wait for your response.</p>
<p>There is nothing really to debate about the Boston authorities reaction to this thing. They are obviously idiots and obviously over reacted. Joe Wilson debunked the terrorists in Boston myth years before The mayor shut the whole town down.</p>
<p>Well at least it is good to know how Boston would react in the REAL thing - that is definitely a positive :)</p>
<p>JeepMOM,</p>
<p>Or, how they’ll overreact…</p>
<p>In the REAL thing - I would still rather have the over-react than the under or NO react of our fed govt ooooo about 18 months ago in NOLA and other affected areas in hurricane land. If you think of it - about the same amount of damage could be reeked on Boston and surrounding areas - so ya - I would still rather see the actions that were taken last week.</p>
<p>Still seems as there is more truth to the fact whereas Turner Broadcasting is taking responsibility for their actions and footing the bill - more than I can say for what FEMA has ever done.</p>
<p>Agreement reached - Turner and Interference have agreed to pay $2 million dollars to the agencies involved/Boston to settle the case - talk about overreaction LOL - they have been announcing that the ‘‘damages’’ were around $750K!! Fast action - wow.</p>
<p>Let’s see… how much does a Super Bowl ad go for? I’d say Turner got their show about $40 million worth of advertising for that $2 million.</p>