Photo of the Week -- Hard to Kill Conspiracy Theories Edition

Former kung phooey action movie load, sexual harasser , and fantasy camp reserve deputy to Sheriff Joe "Joey Oops" Arpaio -- Steven Seagal (right) adds his formidable weight  eye bags  widow's peak toupee expertise to a delegation led by Rethuglican congresscritters (center) Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (John Birch Society- CA) and Rep. Steve King (Crackpot- IA) -- King is the one with the frightened/ vacant eyes on the left.  The congresscritters were on a junket photo op fact-findin' tour in Russia on Sunday to uncover explosive new evidence of Obama Administration treason whatever "intel" right-wing Russian parliament members and security officials wanted to feed them concerning the Boston Marathon bombing terrorists.  Also in the tour were Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), presumably there to provide ballast for the lightweights, and, speaking of lightweights, the soon- to- be- retired Rep. Michele "Crazy Eyes" Bachmann (Loon- MN). 

(Photo:  AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Speech on the Boston Marathon Bombings

Let's see what Massachusetts' gift to the United States of America says (in her first speech on the Senate floor):

Picture of the Day

Someone left a chalked message outside the Dorchester, MA home of 8 year-old Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard.  Martin was watching the race with his mother and sister;  his mother is in critical condition with injuries to her brain, and his sister lost a leg in the blast.

(photo: Associated Press/Michael Dwyer)

Yesterday's Boston Bombings

A second bomb detonates down Boylston Street from the street from the first.

The horrific bomb blasts that took at least three lives and injured scores more at the finish line of the Boston Marathon is under intense investigation by Federal, State and local law enforcement and homeland security officials. As of this morning, no one has come forward to claim responsibility for the attacks.  The bombs were placed on or near the ground and contained shrapnel, as evidence of the severe lower body injuries sustained. Sadly, among the dead was an 8 year-old boy, Martin Richard, who was watching the race with his family.  Undoubtedly, many lives were saved by the fact that numerous emergency medical staff and police were standing by at the finish line to assist runners suffering from dehydration or minor injuries.

Until the authorities are able to review footage of the area from security cameras and private devices, interview witnesses, and perform forensics on the bomb material, it's speculative to guess the motive or the players (something wing nuts are having trouble resisting).  A heavily attended even like the Marathon is a soft target for someone, or some organization, wanting to cause mass casualties.  In the days ahead, the investigation should start to produce leads and perhaps even suspects.