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Originally posted by Epirus
Give it a rest, not everything is a conspiracy. Sometimes people just do bad things and there is no rhyme or reason that you can understand. Just because you can't make sense of it doesn't mean it's a conspiracy.
1.) I could have easily obtained multiple credit cards while in college putting my max over 25k, they would have had horrible rates and been really stupid but it was for sure an option and this point makes no sense.
2.) Wittnesses are wrong a lot of the time...just look at how many cases that were based on circumstancial evidence and witness testimony have been over turned thanks to DNA evidence. You're basing your suspician on 2 people you know nothing about?
3.) I don't know enough about this as I haven't read anything about it so I can't weigh in.
4.) *2 suspects running in black - can't argue that's weird but could have been falsly reported.
*Interesting, could it have been after the shooting and 3 friends were dragging their friend to their car to rush him to the hospital? I don't know the timeframe as I haven't listened to the audio but perhaps the reports were from that.
*This is pretty standard in a large event like this where over 50 people were injured. You set up a base nearby and get the injured there as quick as possible because it's hard to have 30+ ambulances show up in a timely fashion and it's just as hard for the hospital to find room for them on top of their regular overhead especially at 12. The life threatening injuries were sent to the hospital. Hence the injured(majority) sent to the care base while the others(minority) were sent to the hospital.
*Could be false report or quick judgement based on someone fleeing the theatre.
5.) I wouldn't want to talk to the media after this hellish incident and I'm sure others wouldn't want to either. What an assumption sitting in your nice comfy chair typing this up and assuming everyone would be in your comfort state after experiencing a hellish experience in which you will most likely not ever have to endure on any level near them.
6.) Read what you wrote...A science rockstar and nerd with nothing but time on his hands couldn't figure out how to do this? You just want this to be a conspiracy theory at this point. Wow...
7.) Keyword "Rumours" kinda like assumptions made in your post will become.
8.) Officials are blood suckers and try to push political agendas from every major event...always...period.
9.) He didn't need to stay off the radar he had a small window before he was on the radar and that's all he cared about. He had no criminal background or anything...
10.) A lot of this has to do more with over-zealous reporting than conspiracy. Remember at first he was reported as a 40 some year old tea-party member? I guess that was a part of the conspiracy too? No you don't think so because it doesn't work into your theory so you accept it as bad reporting.edit on 25-7-2012 by Epirus because: (no reason given)
When the police arrived I believe he was holding a shotgun and confessed. I believe he had one pistol on his person also and that there was one in the car.
Originally posted by BrianFlanders
Yeah. I don't think the money he's supposed to have spent is anything. Couldn't he have just bought these items on credit or something?
I think something stinks here but we need to look for things that truly are unmistakably suspicious. The photos of the gas mask are definitely interesting considering they say he was wearing it when arrested.
Originally posted by D1ss1dent
Have someone seen stretchers coming out of the cinema?
I haven't seen one.
Originally posted by Domo1
Originally posted by BrianFlanders
Yeah. I don't think the money he's supposed to have spent is anything. Couldn't he have just bought these items on credit or something?
I think something stinks here but we need to look for things that truly are unmistakably suspicious. The photos of the gas mask are definitely interesting considering they say he was wearing it when arrested.
I agree about keeping an eye on it. Something may come to light that changes my mind, but at this point it just seems that it is what it is.
The gas mask was probably taken off after he was arrested. May have been chucked by the cops or the suspect. Who knows? Not a biggy for me.
Originally posted by Epirus
reply to post by Wewillallbefree
The points you bring up hold no merit. I'm not trying to derail anything, I promote logic and critical thinking while you jump to conclusions. Look at other cases and the early evidence involved mixed with the early reporting. They are always vague, full of assumptions and lacks facts in the beginning but they aren't all conspiracies. You are just focusing on this particular case so heavily that you are noticing the things that exist in many other cases which are not conspiracies but since you didn't pay attention to them you are ignorant to the reality.edit on 25-7-2012 by Epirus because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Domo1
reply to post by Wewillallbefree
I think in a situation like that a lot of basic protocol goes out the window. I'm sure they would take off the mask before putting him in the car. I would. They can't very well put an evidence tag on the guys head (sadly).
Originally posted by Wewillallbefree
I based all my points on factual information available to me at that the time I put it together and anything I didn't have information to back up I made it clear to the reader, did I not?
Originally posted by Epirus
reply to post by Wewillallbefree
The points you bring up hold no merit. I'm not trying to derail anything, I promote logic and critical thinking while you jump to conclusions. Look at other cases and the early evidence involved mixed with the early reporting. They are always vague, full of assumptions and lacks facts in the beginning but they aren't all conspiracies. You are just focusing on this particular case so heavily that you are noticing the things that exist in many other cases which are not conspiracies but since you didn't pay attention to them you are ignorant to the reality.edit on 25-7-2012 by Epirus because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Epirus
edit on 25-7-2012 by Epirus because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Sovaka
reply to post by Epirus
OT: Ahh that makes sense
Now back on topic!
I fear even if the public were told the TRUTH about the shooting, it will be split 50/50 anyway.
Just like all the other major civilian attacks;
World Trade Towers, London Transit and Japan EQ.
So it is almost a pointless debate as no-one here on the forums are in any position of power to do anything about it anyway.
Originally posted by Wewillallbefree
The worst thing we can do is do/say nothing, the one thing we are able to do is educate people, get information/opinions out there and hope we can open some eyes.
Originally posted by Wewillallbefree
Sorry I was referring to the mask found outside theatre 8 , not the one Holmes was wearing.
Originally posted by Domo1
reply to post by Wewillallbefree
I think in a situation like that a lot of basic protocol goes out the window. I'm sure they would take off the mask before putting him in the car. I would. They can't very well put an evidence tag on the guys head (sadly).
Originally posted by 08051962
reply to post by Wewillallbefree
#1 --he had a $26,000 grant.
Not sure how grants are regulated... like if it's one big check you get... but I know to get one you apply (usually a letter detailing what you plan to do with the money) and then they give you the money.. i just don't know about if you have to follow up with reports on how you've spent the money. I don't think that's the case. If not, he could have easily used it to purchase the weapons.
But I agree with the other points.
Also, why do I hear conflicting reports: He was unemployed vs. he worked at McDonalds (which I have not heard on any news sources... just on this forum... was it a joke... ie. Ronald McDonald...LOL!?)edit on 25-7-2012 by 08051962 because: (no reason given)