Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Donnmon — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:19:52 GMT

It's a good thing he got caught. The GOP would have blamed it on Obama personally and then criticized the "liberal" media for not agreeing with them.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Steve, RI, RI — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:20:53 GMT

you don't see any REPUBLICANS bombing the DNC. We respect ALL Americans, and don't partake in terrorist activities

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Dave, Tacoma, Washington — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Freedom of speech, expression and/or belief does not include acts of violence. The United States is a Republic, not a democracy. A Republic has the right to protect itself from anarchy and those who would use the Bill of Rights to undermine the Constitution and American way of life.

Fortunately for all Americans, the FBI and Minneapolis police did their job correctly. Matthew DePalma deserves to be in jail.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

John McCain is My Hero, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:26:00 GMT

Sounds like a typical Democrat....

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Larry C., Durant, Ok — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:38:18 GMT

I think it's a little scary that the FBI informant can take this man out to remote areas to test explosives that he planned on using at the GOP convention...wouldn't that be something like a terroist training camp? wouldn't that mean the FBI should be held somewhat responsible. I mean, who's to say the kid would have actually done anything if this informant didn't let him use his apartment, be-friend him, help him build a plan of attack, and then take him to remote places to test explosives he fully knew were intended to be used to destroy, or at least cause mass hestaria at the GOP...seems like the whole "Freedom of Speech" thing got thrown out the door...again. To me, America has just as much "Freedom of Speech" as any other country in the world. you just have to know when and where to use it, and who to use it around.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Wayne Winters — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:41:52 GMT

This guy calls himself a american..he is a piece of crap and a traitor..i wish i could get him in a room alone for just 5 mins...it would be a done deal...i hate loser americans like this guy and others..parents must be sooo proud.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

JC Memphis, TN — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:44:46 GMT

Would have taken some heat off of Palin.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

JCF — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:47:14 GMT

with all due respect to "innocent until proven guilty", what a piece of excrement.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Ozaer Shah — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:52:33 GMT

interesting...no mention of his religion anywhere. I guess inorder to be a terrorist...you have to be Muslim. Once again the American double standard.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Daniel — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:53:31 GMT

they walk among us.... Kudos to law enforcement

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

vision_vii_recordings@hotmail.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:14:39 GMT

I'm glad to hear his plan failed.
Jerry

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Mike K. Newbury Park, CA — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:27:16 GMT

I wonder if he's related to Michael Moore...

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Writing Athena — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:30:38 GMT

I am dismayed at the irresponsible coverage of these "anarchist" groups at the national political conventions. It's time to call them what they are. They're not protestors or demonstrators. They're domestic terrorists.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Emeka Nkeze, san diego, california — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:44:09 GMT

I don't believe this attempted bombing of the republican convention. We didn't hear much about those who attempted to murder Obama. I guess this republican news is to say, oh! they try to kill us too so that its not only the democrats that get the shine.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Ricci, San Diego California — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:59:01 GMT

Its actually really nice to see good old republicans on this board linking this guy with democrats. Whats up with that... the dude is a loon. I guess you would like democrats to link the people who planned to kill Obama, because he was black, with the republican party?

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

SimplyMe262G, Phx, AZ — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:01:59 GMT

Just wondering, Why is this not labeled as a terrorist attack? Is it because he is not muslim? Incredible.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

JG-Dallas — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:03:59 GMT

Unfortunately Mr. Shaw, a large %, though not all, of terroists, do claim to be Muslim, not a double standard at all. It is not fair to stereotype anyone however, and you have the right to be defensive if you are a law abiding Muslim. I bet it would have made much bigger news had he been Mulsim, which is unfortunate in itself.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

John Doe, Seattle Wash — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:08:42 GMT

Was it Keith Olberman?

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

alkhufu2, Tampa, FL — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:10:27 GMT

To the first few comments about him being a Democrat. The story makes no mention of him being a Democrat or doing it because he didn't like Republicans. He is just a loser who was thankfully caught.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Bob Magee, Cherry Hill, NJ — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:12:27 GMT

Thanks.

Guess I'm not the only one who wondered why the news about the guy planning to assassinate Obama has been buried so quikcly, and suddenly this pops up.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Frank Monti, Montréal, QC — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:19:25 GMT

I guess there's some real winners on both sides of the political spectrum.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Dana, Omaha, NE — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:04 GMT

These "anarchist" groups are insaine domestic terrorists. Thanks to law enforcement for keeping us safe!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Andrea F — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:17 GMT

He was a republican.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Kennedy, Tampa Bay FL — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:58 GMT

"you don't see any REPUBLICANS bombing the DNC. We respect ALL Americans, and don't partake in terrorist activities"

you are right! republicans only bomb innocent foreigners!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Paul, Florida — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:32:31 GMT

I am so very glad that they caught this man that is a horrible thing to think of what he could have done. but this is not about republican or democrat people. This is about extremesits. any kind of extremist is bad. wheter it be islamic, christian, judaist, republican, democrat, independent, black, white, blue, or green. It is just how some people rationalize things! Do not go pointing fingers just because you feel you have a grudge against a particular group of people. Trust me I am 100% against John Mccain. I think he would be a terrible leader, and he's proven that many times. However, never in my entire life would I ever wish him harm. He's a loyal american who has sacrificed more than is needed for our country and I respect that whole heartdly. As much as it pains me to admit Mccain has said one thing that wasn't completely stupid. At times like this we need to take off those hats that divide us, republican or otherwise, and put on our human hats, those that bind us together.
Good job Minneapolis police,
Paul from Florida

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your america sucks, usa — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:34:27 GMT

and the conservatives dont blame the liberals, without mentioning a threat and constant threats to obama. no one is right, but both dirty tricks have been played and its not right to make inaccurate assumptions. just be grateful that he was caught, and that no presidential nominee has been hurt.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Obama supporter, California — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:37:46 GMT

Just because he did that doesn't mean he's a democrat. There are people who aren't anything in this country.. like...INDEPENDENTS! Get the facts before you make judgements!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Matt Erickson, Rockford IL — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:04:55 GMT

Who cares if he is democrat, republican, independant or any other said party. The sad part is that there are extremists who are in every party that cause chaos for our political system period. Our founding fathers would turn in their grave if they knew how partisan we have become in America!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Not a Republican Not a Democrat, But a Realist — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:21:40 GMT

"you don't see any REPUBLICANS bombing the DNC. We respect ALL Americans, and don't partake in terrorist activities"

You respect all Americans, excluding gay, lesbian, women, Jewish, Muslims, etc...unless they are just like you, right?

By the way...if you would like to know Webster's definition of a terrorist....

"the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes...the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization."

Hmmm...Use of Violence (Iraq War) to intimidate (American Public) for political purposes (read that Big Business)....you Republicans are so in denial about the world. With that being said I am glad he didn't pull off a bombing. As much as I dislike and disagree with the GOP, they do have as much a right to a convention as the Democrats do.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

J Kennedy, DC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:16:04 GMT

It's disheartening to see there is zero balance or objectivity when evaluating these events. 90% of all the comments come from a mentality that the opposing party/view represents everything "evil". This country will continue to drift apart as long as the two ruling parties continue to divide us. Individuals on both sides of the political spectrum are culpable. All of our elected officials are equally culpable for the state of American politics and our standing in the international arena...congress enabled Bush every step of the way.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

TK, Chicago, IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:20:32 GMT

Not sure I get the accusation that he may be a Democrat. There are crazy Democrats and surely there are crazy Republicans. Is the inference that this is something a typical Democrat would support? Now that's crazy!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Spring, Texas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:22:06 GMT

Its sad to hear someone would try to steal the republican spotlight this week. McCain is man for the people that gives a real chance for change.(Not just a slogan to get a vote)

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Rob W. Chicago, IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:26:08 GMT

Kennedy, drop the innocent foreigners crap. Dems need to open their eyes. And whoever said this guy WAS a Democrat? There is no mention of his political affiliation, no mention of his religion either. I do however agree that it should be listed as a terrorist attack, all enemies, foreign AND domestic. I say send him down to Gitmo with the rest of them and have him stand trial.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Stacey, Florida — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:34:14 GMT

I like how people assume he's a democrat! Like how, obviously, those three white supremists planning to kill Obama while he was accepting the nomination, had to be republican! The more likely answer is that this guy is part of some obscure group tucked away plotting crazy things like this.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:40:48 GMT

Oh yeah, HUGE threat. This isn't even on a par with the meth heads who thought they were going to off Obama. And tell me how a 23-year-old carrying several molotov cocktails was going to get into the tightly-controlled convention grounds, please. What a bunch of p*ssies...

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Walter B.,Grand Rapids, MI — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:45:06 GMT

9-11 helped Bush and the Republicans tighten control of our freedoms and helped him get reelected. After all the lies we have been fed the last 7 years, can we really believe anything the government tells us? Is this another lie to scare us into submission?

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

AlEx,York,Pa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:48:24 GMT

how can they discover this but not find osama bin laden???

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Brad, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:04:14 GMT

Don't try to blame this moron on the Democrats. He is an ANARCHIST! Democrats are no more responsible for him than Republicans would be if someone had tried to do this at the Democratic National Convention.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Tom Doe , IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:07:20 GMT

FBI infiltrations, informants, apartments sub-leased, audio and video tapes. Sound pretty Orwellian to me...Or possible smear job...

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Troy Candiotti, NC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:22:21 GMT

Congrats to the FBI (don't say that very often)

Glad he was caught before he could do it. Who knows what kind of crazy talk would have started flying had it happened.

As far as I am concerned, this guy is a terrorist who should be tried and convicted of treason. He has absolutely nothing to do with the Democrats. In fact, if the Democrats were in Minneapolis and the Republicans were somewhere else far away, like Denver, he probably would have attacked the Democratic Convention all the same.

Also, not trying to pick a fight with anyone, but I wouldn't consider "anarchist groups" "terrorist groups." They have political opinions just like everyone else. However, those that resort to violence in an insane attempt to overthrow the government should definitely be looked at the same way as any Islamic terrorist.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Vivian Perry Fredericksburg, Va — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:42:34 GMT

I wondering when this happen was it code orange or red. The media is not liberal or bias they are republican; who else can sell the American people the Iraq war, the guy you want to have a beer with and Sarah Palin, and get away with it.

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Ken, Cleveland OH — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:28:13 GMT

let's not forget, a lot of democrat voted for the war too. were was their sense of right, or did they lie too as w is accused of? funny, I don't recall many of them speaking up.

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Jonh Doe, Tacoma, Wash. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:57:16 GMT

The three guys caught planning to kill Obama were typical Republicans and this can't be disputed. They were in the employment of Blackwater, the private Republican army. In another time it would be called the SS.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Peterson, Ardmore, ok — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:20:19 GMT

Thats whats wrong with this country. All of you should be ashamed of yourselves if you've attacked another for calling themselves either a democrat or republican. Is that what this blog is even about? No wonder there has been threats and actual terrorist attacks on this country, when all we're ever worried about is what side of the political fence we're on...

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SP, FL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:53:59 GMT

Thats the problem w/ the lemming GOP followers. Blame a liberal, go figure. Put fear into something you know nothing about. I am surprised no repubs mention Barack "hussein" Obama. I just love that line..it indicates that they hate muslim people by trying to "lean" that name into your fears. Wake up. Repubs blindly ruined this country.

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Sandy, Houston, TX — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:02 GMT

Steve you wrote: "you don't see any REPUBLICANS bombing the DNC. We respect ALL Americans, and don't partake in terrorist activities,"

Are you really that daft? What does this have to do with the DNC or Democrats. The guy was an anarchist, meaning he isn't a Democrat or a Republican.

Meanwhile 3 white supremacists were arrested during the Democratic Convention for conspiracy to assassinate Obama. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if those white supremacists are Republicans.

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lingrin4mccain, Colo. Sp, CO — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:49:05 GMT

I get so tired of bleeding hearts. Bad is bad,republican or democrat. Terrorism is from all over, around and in the U.S. Let's just get a President who will kick the unko out of them and protect us all.

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ks — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:57:41 GMT

or so it seems their own party.. hmmm an those were so quick to assmue it was a democrat. see how fast ppl want to judge others..

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Sam, Ohio — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:19:11 GMT

This is NOT and democratic/republican thing. He was an anarchist. He has a more darwinistic ideal of governement.

As for what the FBI did, they did the right thing. If they just arrested him for conspiracy to bomb the RNC he would not have gotten much time and tried harder the next time. By letting him make the bombs and cocktails they cought him with illegal explosives and soild evidence, he would not have gotten the 10 years otherwise.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Nik, North Dakota — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:53:14 GMT

Mr. Durrant, if it wasn't for the individual who he befriended, we would have never been informed. Whose to say he wouldn't befriend someone else who shared his point of views and it take place anyways. Then people would be saying "where was the law enforcement when this was all taking place, How come they did not know what was going on." And once again the Law Enforcement is blamed again. Its a no win situation for them.

Unfortunately there are a lot of individuals in America who take "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" and put it in a negative context. And as for whether he is a republican or a democrat...who cares, get over yourself and be thankful that someone of his disgusting mindset was caught. Just be thankful and hope we can catch more people like that.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

jay, san francisco, ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:58:18 GMT

Yes, this guy was a psycho. But everyone else on here keeps talking about how our law enforcement keeps "us" safe. No. This case is about protecting a bunch of politicians and their wealthy contributors. Yes, they do deserve to be protected, as does everyone else. But unfortunately, there wouldn't have been near as much investigation involved in catching this idiot if he had planned an attack on regular people.

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Jeannine, Anderson SC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:28:30 GMT

To: Kennedy, Tampa Bay FL
Republicans do NOT bomb innocent foreigners. United States military does and last I knew it took the democrats to go to war also. A fact that is conveniently forgotten by democrats now.
And no, I am not a republican. I am just tired of the hypocrits.

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Keri, Minneapolis, MN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:25:13 GMT

All of you making this a democrat/republican issue make me sick. He was trying to kill other humans and that is slipping by everyone. If your friend was killed and he was of another political party I would home you people wouldn't consider that a victory. Get a life. Kudos to catching the sick jerk.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Ninoska, Erie, PA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:35:47 GMT

I don't care if the targets were republicans or democrats; they all are fellow citizens, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandmas, grandpas, sons and daughters of someone. I am happy that any violence was avoided. It is tragic to see that our own can become terrorist, a US national training to kill his own people. It is sad to see that he is so young. I am happy that a tragedy could be avoided. Kudos to law enforcement!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Keith, Detroit, MI — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:42:46 GMT

Saying that this man was a Democrat planning to bomb the Republicans is the reason we're having the problems we're having in this country. People often speak up when they have no idea what they are talking about. I haven't done my research, but no where in this article does it say the ploitical stance, religion, or ethnicity of the bomber. How about we all calm down, read the FACTS, and make an EDUCATED statement about someone who is clearly off his rocker REGARDLESS of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or culture.
We have preconceived notions because of personal conviction. I'm a Mexican/Italian American who can pass for a Middle Eastern person and if someone doesn't know my name, you'd be surprised the looks I get. But once they see my name, I'm ok and I'm welcome. THAT'S what's wrong with this Country. We assume. Thank you for your time.

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Republicrat, Atlanta,Ga — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:59:40 GMT

AHHH, come on Kennedy, you must be Ted's nephew or niece. The biggest percentage of the foreigners that were and have been bombed were Al Qaeda thugs and have MURDERED innocent people. Somebody needed to intercede and stop Saddam. Just think, if Iraq had not been invaded, you can bet your butt that there would be missles raining down on Israel and Jordan.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Artis, Albany, NY — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:00:53 GMT

I am glad someone mentioning the attemp on Obama, but he didn't get that much attention about what had happen it's like it was trying to be covered up. That is what is wrong with America today it is prejudice, they treat whites different than they treat blacks, it like we were back in centuries we need to move out of that time and all stand as one because God doesn't care what skin color you are. And that's where we all came from God made all of us. I think it's time for a democratic to run this country we will have more peace, everytime there is a republican in the white house it's always a war, when we have a democrat in the white house we never have a war, americans need to take a very long list of that.

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Fred Vincennes, In — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:45:14 GMT

Any chance this is a fake news story like the supposed Fla bombers a few months ago? I for one will withold judgement for a few weeks before believing this news story. Too many fake terror warnings from this admin to believe this right now.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Hannah, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:49:43 GMT

Come on! I'm 20 years old and I'm assuming that those of you doing the party-bashing are much older. Grow up and address the issues at hand...a man was planning to kill innocent Americans, which is an act of terrorism. No, the FBI did not supply this man with a training camp..they were getting as much evidence as possible without blowing their cover. Yes, it was a planned attack against the Republican Party-it doesn't mean his attack was meant to damage the party itself. It appears to me that he was more concerned with hurting the government in general. The article even said he was planning on setting at least on police officer on fire..

Stop the arguing and band together...this is America, people...act accordingly.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Helen, Aliso Viejo, CA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:54:50 GMT

Maybe his family is one of the families who have lost their jobs to India and their home to the bank. I don't agree with violence but then again, I don't know what pushed him to that point. I would assume that he blames the GOP for his current lot in life, which puts him in the majority, not the minority.

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Brodus McCreggor, Az — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:13:09 GMT

Well, well, There you all go, My hats off to you all for making up my mind. you all are the ones who creates these monsters. you fight and bicker about if he or what religion he belongs too. all you do is fight, why can't you see that we are called the united states of america, Not the Divided States of America, Now it should be, because you all will never try to get along and try to understand each other.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Vote McCain!! Denver CO!! — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:20:59 GMT

Ok so unless everyone read a different story then I, there is no mention of what party he is with or what religion he claims. Bottom line is the guy is nuts, glad law enforcement was taking care of it. And for the one who thinks FBI had anything to do with this... check you facts, if the police of any level think there is a danger they need to find a way to see if he tries to do anything! It doesn't say this guy encouraged him or told him to do it and I am sure that there is proof he didn't oh wait thats info we will never get!! Hello CLASSIFIED INFO!! And perhaps the hit on Obama didn't get as much attention because the FBI wasn't monitoring it for so long....

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Proterctor of the Innocent — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:48:12 GMT

Larry C.,
would you rather the FBI informant not helped the FBI to catch the guy with surveillance? Who is to say that he wouldn't have moved on to someone else to help him, and maybe that someone else didn't tell the FBI. Then this plan could have rolled out and innocent people (whether Republican or Democratic makes no difference, still innocent) could have been killed. Did you think about that?

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DC, Morgantown WV — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:49:05 GMT

To the people arguing his political sentiments:

If he's a true anarchist, then he can't be a Democrat OR a republican. Think about it... If the Democrats were in power, he'd have been bombing their convention, or wherever else symbols of authority were out in force.

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American, Texas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:10:14 GMT

"you are right! republicans only bomb innocent foreigners!"

Wow its like no one remembers 9/11...they bombed us first so we struck back...iraq was for George W. i will concede but alot of the people we killed over there deserved it...You complain about killing children and innocents...the innocents stuffed grenades into my friends flack jackets and blew them in half so after that if someone got too close we shot them be it a man woman or child

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Suzi, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:35:31 GMT

Reading what most of you are writig, I think the internet blogs are taken up with verbal terrorists who like attacking one another. Why not question the reason someone would try this, and suggest way to prevent it instead of spewing hateful barbs at one another. I do not usually participate but today in reading all of the trash from both sides on Palin arguing she did really well to others who could not listen to her to the end, this is like children arguing just for the sake of argument. Both parties have ideas that could benefit our country and both parties have ideas that you would be really stretching to call good. So why not promote peace instead of war through words. It is from the "heart" that we speak.

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chris wiegard — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:37:05 GMT

Tim McVeigh who killed over 100 innocents in Oklahoma City was right wing. Unabomber was left wing. Both parties have crazies, let's admit it.

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Jesus Christ loves you , St Paul, MN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:39:57 GMT

Sounds like a typical Democrat....
John McCain is My Hero, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Lol this comment is so funny. It's people like you who make other countries hate Americans. Such ignorance. I'm sorry, but politics is supposed to be about arguing your view on how the government should be run. Not calling people names because they have different beliefs. And no the guy in the story is not a Democrat. He is an Anarchist. Someone who doesn't want a government.

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Kandra — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:47:58 GMT

This comment is in response to Larry C's comment above...Do you really think that the FBI is party responsible for giving this man a place to practice his "terrorism?" Is the FBI really responsible when they saw a person of interest, and followed up with him to see if he's really capable of doing the things he spoke about? I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't be making bombs in the woods just because the FBI offered me the chance/place/means to do so. I'm a decent human being, and I'd never even think of doing things like that. He's just someone who needed a way to carry about the thoughts he was having...kudos to the FBI for protecting us.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Pete Hanford, CA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:48:28 GMT

Kennedy,

your statement about republicans bombing innocent foreigners betrays your ignorance on the matter. Obviosly you have not been there and interacted with these "innocents" or you would not make such a statement. The people that we are currently combating do not want peace. They hate us and everything about us. They would not be satisfied with peace. They want only to exterminate us. Those of you that do not have any experiance in dealing with these people should keep your mouths shut and thank those with the courage to protect us.

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Wiseman — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:56:42 GMT

It's funny how this article does not have terrorist all over it. and the article is like two paragraphs. If it was about some bogus muslim it would freakn 5 pages long. Hey George W. Bush go scare someone else!!!!!

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Red, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:19:25 GMT

Whoever thinks that this guy is a typical Democrat lives a sheltered fantasy life. There are bad people all over - Republicans, Democrats, religious leaders non exempt.

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Rickster133@hotmail.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:41:38 GMT

Herein lies the true issue. Most of you can not read. No place is there any mention of the perpetrators party affiliation.

Nor to his having any connection to the Muslim religion. he is a domestic terrorist.

as to the FBI being a party to a crime, by going to watch him "test" a bomb, that is absurd. It is called being a plant, and gathering the evidence needed to effect an arrest.

Wake up, be informed. Stop bias.

Rick M.-indianapolis, In.

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Danny L Clarksville, TN. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:43:46 GMT

I tip my hat to the FBI for doing their job and catching this sick person.I am ashame of the comments from other people who have tried to lable this sick person as a Republican or Democrat. That is just stupid!

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Daniel Grapevine Texas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:44:42 GMT

Kenny of Tampa, you are obviously a lefty liberal, first things first BLAME AMERICA, yeah we just go around bombing innocents, you are so full of crap, there is noreasoning with warped minds like yours. Have you ever thought once to look and see how much America has done for the world over rthe recorded ages? I mean really study some history that isnt less than a week old. Are ther any other countries in the world that actually does More good than the USA.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

ed NY,NY — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:51:35 GMT

Yup only Republicans partake in war. Nasty Republicans like LBJ, Kennedy, Truman, FDR, Wilson...

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

LLB — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:15:00 GMT

I am a democrat and I am from Flint MI. and I am deeply disturbed at this man's actions. I do not believe that the democratic party would claim this man any more than the republicans claimed the ones that attempted to kill Obama. There are dangerous and crazy people everywhere. Let's not use this as an "us against them" platform.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

B. Lang, USAF Veteran — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:22:29 GMT

"interesting...no mention of his religion anywhere. I guess inorder to be a terrorist...you have to be Muslim. Once again the American double standard.
Ozaer Shah"

What you seem to fail to acknowledge, is that whats going on in the middle east is NOT an attack on a religion, but a battle with terroristic religious fanactics.

Terrorism is defined as: The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

This had NOTHING to do with religion, so the muslim comment was unwarranted. This was a simple case of someone that, rather than use the power of the ballot, decided to take things into his own hands; in hopes that it would change the enevitable outcome.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Lisa, Freeport, NY — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:57:04 GMT

This guy wasn't Democrate or Republican he was just crazy. what the right wingers of the GOP stand for is an anathema to me but I would've hated to see anyone hurt or killed just because I dissagree with them. Too bad there doesn't seem to be any room in this country any more for people to have a civil discourse on differing opinions without someone laying blame. This guy had nothing to do with the Dems. and anyone thinking he did, has some serious emotional problems.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

calong cleveland, ohio — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:41:57 GMT

I believe JESUS was a comunity organizer - nothing else needs to be said

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Julia, New Haven, Michigan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:40:52 GMT

Typical Democrat? Did all you hypocritical Republicans forget about Bill Gwatney - the Arkansas Democratic Party chairman who was killed by a crazy, lunatic Republican? Should I say "Typical Republican"? No. Or how about those Republican lunatics that plotted to kill Obama during the DNC? No protests at the DNC? No, just plots to kill people. There are crazies on both sides, open your eyes and get your heads out of your butts.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Jen - Lubbock, TX — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:02:06 GMT

Please lay off of the "it's because he is black" comments. I am so sick of hearing that crap. If we say whites are racists, so are blacks, so are hispanics, etc. I am a white woman, I go to a black church every Sunday. I walk into our grocery store which is in a mostly black neighborhood. I get treated like crap at that store because I am white, but I don't whine and moan that they are racist. EVERYONE at one point in their life has been judged by what they do and who they are - I feel that the only thing holding different races back, are themselves - complaining about fairness, instead of pursuing their dreams.
McCain will be a great president - and the reason Obama I disagree with Obama, is not because of his race, but because of his beliefs and policy ideas.
McCain deserves the same respect that Obama received during the DNC. Stupid, stupid protesting idiots.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Susan Wells, Crystal River, FL — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:07:50 GMT

To the FBI who kept this man from using those bombs, and to the law enforcement personnel that have had to deal with the over 400 protestors during this convention...THANK YOU! Reading the comments made on these articles this week has reminded me of why I am registered as a Republican. I know that those making hateful, childish, and downright mean comments are not indicative of the entire Democratic Party, but it's very sad that they do not have more respect or maturity than to lash out in a way that only shows their level of intelligence. I'm sure that there were the same type of comments made from the Republican side during the DNC, but I can almost guarantee you that they weren't nearly as hateful or as many.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Dane E, Jacksonville, NC — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:13:44 GMT

Look closer at this report.
"The man, 23-year-old Matthew DePalma of Flint, was arrested Saturday in an apartment in South Minneapolis. FBI investigators say they 'FOUND' three completed Molotov cocktails there. And they say 'HE' had spent several weeks building explosives and planning a potential attack."
The FBI indirectly shepherded DePalma's stupid plan rather than act to shut it down immediately. Had DePalma realized any involvement by the FBI during the course of his aided planning, testing, and preparation we could all be seeing a dramatically alternative outcome, in which typical political punditry of the covention would take a back seat to a new chapter in domestic terrorism. Take a closer look, we owe it to all those who perished almost seven short years ago...

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Tom Kansas City, Missouri — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:43:07 GMT

It's too bad that many Americans blame Democrats or Republicans for this kind of stuff when it's just a "nut job" on the loose. Of course, we must realize that many "nut jobs" also bring us the NEWS slanted, distorted, biased and self-serving. We all should demand more objective reporting! We rarely hear the Truth!

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Sarah, Edina, MN — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:49:31 GMT

I am so disgusted reading some of these comments. It has nothing to do with political race or religion that makes you a terrorist. The bottom line is that this man is sick enough to think that attacking and possibly killing his own fellow citizens will somehow make things better for the USA. Living in MN and being less than 20 minutes away from the RNC makes it very real when these stories come out.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Terrence,Columbus,OH — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:52:53 GMT

This not a Democratic thing. I don't appreciate those comments. This is the same type of guy as the three men who were arrested for plotting to kill Barack just 1 week prior. So does that make all Republicans potential assasains????

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Edward — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:28:52 GMT

The FBI infiltrated the group, and the dumb anarchist fell into their trap. Now they'll crucify him and give him ten years when he might have just been trying to impress his new friend, the "source". They may even know he wasn't going to do it, but they spent a million bucks, and they needed a successful "operation", so they raided the apartment because they could see he was backing out. Ten years for talking tough and going out to the forest to throw some bottles of gas against a tree. I almost feel sorry for him. Violence solves nothing, though it seems to me the FBI did a whole lot of spying to bag some vandal. On the other hand, the FBI tactic will work: if I were an anarchist, I'd be wondering whether the guy sitting next to me is an FBI plant. Perhaps they'd better forget the violence part of their "mission".

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Polly Proteus, Greyt Pacific NorthWet — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:10:48 GMT

To all the democrats on this thread who are up at arms about the mental tie of this guy to the democrats, it's because he planned on blowing up the RNC. From the article he made no mention of blowing up or killing people at the DNC.

Conclusion by process of eliminiation.

Do I think he's a liberal democrat bent on destroying republicans? No, I think he's a domestic terrorist and needs to be put down like a mad dog. Period.

To all those who are bashing the republicans on this thread, I ask you to remember that when the war in Iraq went before congress, both sides of the isle approved. Also remember that like some democrats, not all republicans voted yes.

Anyway, I really wish that people would start thinking for themselves instead of assuming it's some kind of coverup or conspiracy. Start thinking for yourselves, the few of us who still try to use a voice of reason will thank you in droves.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

MD — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:26:26 GMT

Oh, please... attempting to link this guy to either party is short-sighted and, frankly, ignorant. Whatever his party affiliation may or may not be, he was obviously disturbed and more interested in creating a domestic terror act at a large public venue than making a point for his party (which, by the way, neither party would ever endorse... democrat or republican).

Please drop the childish party labeling (intented to distract attention from a lack of real information or thought) and look at the actions and intent of the man in question.

Michigan man planned to bomb GOP convention, feds say

Dana,N.C. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:53:28 GMT

Thank to those who serve in law enforcement. I like to think my 4 yr daughter is safer in our hometown. I am away from her right now and its a relief to THINK law enforcement agencies work a little closer to prevent tragedies and casualties.OOH RAH