Taliban Claim Dud Bomb

American Voices • terror • ISSUE 46•18 • May 4, 2010

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility on an Islamist website for a car bomb that failed to detonate in Times Square this weekend. What do you think?

“In the spirit of candor, I should say that I too wrestled with failure while launching my own small bomb-making business."”
Tim Bowman –
Pigment Mixer
“Christianity also teaches acceptance of our failures and the use of websites. Maybe we are not so different after all." ”
Traci Poole –
Drum Plater
“The firecrackers and barbecue-grill propane tanks are a dead giveaway. Wait, you said South Carolina Taliban, right?"”
Al Floyd –
Rock Drill Operator

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