Slain Nazi had Dirty Bomb Parts in Basement

[Chicken Little]

A-hole with evil intent not bulletproof.

BELFAST, Maine — James G. Cummings, who police say was shot to death by his wife two months ago, allegedly had a cache of radioactive materials in his home suitable for building a "dirty bomb."...

...The section referring to Cummings can be read here.

It says that four 1-gallon containers of 35 percent hydrogen peroxide, uranium, thorium, lithium metal, thermite, aluminum powder, beryllium, boron, black iron oxide and magnesium ribbon were found in the home...

An application for membership in the National Socialist Movement filled out by Cummings also was found in the residence, according to the report. Cummings' wife, Amber B. Cummings, 31, told investigators that her husband spoke of "dirty bombs," according to the report, and mixed chemicals in her kitchen sink. She allegedly told police that Cummings subjected her to years of mental, physical and sexual abuse. She also said that Cummings was "very upset" when Barack Obama was elected president.

Amber Cummings, who is staying in the Belfast area, has not been charged in the case, although the Waldo County grand jury currently meeting in Belfast could take up the matter during its session this week.

[Gaspar]

For some reason I thought that headline was code for something else
"Slain Nazi had Dirty Bomb Parts in Basement"

I thought Boy George was dead. . .

[nathanm]

Somehow I read the title as "State Nazi had Dirty Bomb Parts in Basement." So much for my reading comprehension skills.

[Chicken Little]

Somehow I read the title as "State Nazi had Dirty Bomb Parts in Basement." So much for my reading comprehension skills.

No, we get a break this time; it's Maine, not Oklahoma.

[Neptune]

I think this is big news, and it doesn't seem to be getting much media time.

This guy was completely off-the-radar.  It was pure accident that they found the dirty bomb parts.  Had he not been a total prick, he probably would have never been "found out" to be in transit toward terrorism.

I'm not sure the people that live half-way round the globe are the ones we need to worry about so much.   We probably have plenty of good ole American white folks willing to do the job for them.  We should probably be looking for the next McVeigh.

[rwarn17588]

I think this is big news, and it doesn't seem to be getting much media time.

This guy was completely off-the-radar.  It was pure accident that they found the dirty bomb parts.  Had he not been a total prick, he probably would have never been "found out" to be in transit toward terrorism.

I'm not sure the people that live half-way round the globe are the ones we need to worry about so much.   We probably have plenty of good ole American white folks willing to do the job for them.  We should probably be looking for the next McVeigh.

Wow. I didn't know the word "prick" could get by the censor. No more "I can say a pricked my finger, but I can't say I fingered my pr*ck" as a joke, a la George Carlin.

Back to topic ... yeah, I'm a lot more concerned about domestic terrorists, too, especially when you've got dimwits like Glen Beck stoking undue paranoia about the "possible" collapse of civilization nearly every day. Anyone who knows about the radio broadcasters in Rwanda who fired up the local populace into mass genocide should be concerned about what we're hearing now.

Broadcasters are free to be loud critics of any politician or policy. But when you have the command of that much of the airwaves, you also have a responsibility to not fan the flames of mass hysteria. I think Beck in particular is veering dangerously close to that precipice.

[we vs us]

Wow. I didn't know the word "prick" could get by the censor. No more "I can say a pricked my finger, but I can't say I fingered my pr*ck" as a joke, a la George Carlin.

Back to topic ... yeah, I'm a lot more concerned about domestic terrorists, too, especially when you've got dimwits like Glen Beck stoking undue paranoia about the "possible" collapse of civilization nearly every day. Anyone who knows about the radio broadcasters in Rwanda who fired up the local populace into mass genocide should be concerned about what we're hearing now.

Broadcasters are free to be loud critics of any politician or policy. But when you have the command of that much of the airwaves, you also have a responsibility to not fan the flames of mass hysteria. I think Beck in particular is veering dangerously close to that precipice.

Domestically speaking, this seems germane to the discussion.

Gun sales spiked in November with the election of Barack Obama and Democrats adding to their majority in Congress. But local gun dealers say the spike is turning into a steady climb with political worries about gun rights as well as worries about the economy and potential for increased crime.

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Academy Sporting Goods stores also are low on .380 ammo. "The other day we got 16 boxes of .380 and a guy came in first thing and bought all 16," said Jon Ide, hunting and fishing sales associate at the 41st Street store. "A few people are doing all the buying, and it's the people who are trying to just get a box or two that can't find any."

I'm all for people keeping their guns, but that kind of hysteria is just ridiculous. 

[Chicken Little]

I think Beck in particular is veering dangerously close to that precipice.

What?  We Surround Them? 

Do you watch the direction that America is being taken in and feel powerless to stop it?

Do you believe that your voice isn't loud enough to be heard above the noise anymore?

Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach...as if you're completely alone?

Well, then...we should...uh...uh...submit a picture of our kids!  Or, er, listen to Glenn Beck on that there radio!  I know...let's break out the grill and head to the park!  At least we can fill the pit.

Times are tough and people are worried, but Glenn freakin' Beck doesn't have an answer for 'em, that's for sure. Protest (civilly) that's your right and duty.  But the moment he starts reading instructions for molotov cocktails, is the moment he loses his audience.  People, even Glenn Beck listeners, are smart enough to know not to do anything crazy.



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[Hawkins]

Wow. I didn't know the word "prick" could get by the censor. No more "I can say a pricked my finger, but I can't say I fingered my pr*ck" as a joke, a la George Carlin.

Back to topic ... yeah, I'm a lot more concerned about domestic terrorists, too, especially when you've got dimwits like Glen Beck stoking undue paranoia about the "possible" collapse of civilization nearly every day. Anyone who knows about the radio broadcasters in Rwanda who fired up the local populace into mass genocide should be concerned about what we're hearing now.

Broadcasters are free to be loud critics of any politician or policy. But when you have the command of that much of the airwaves, you also have a responsibility to not fan the flames of mass hysteria. I think Beck in particular is veering dangerously close to that precipice.

Ahh yes, good ole' Glenn "The Sky is Falling" Beck.

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