https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/02/09/to-almost-die-in-madrid/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:12:36 -0400<![CDATA[A car bomb went off in Madrid today, injuring many (I have seen estimates from 10 to 31). According to the BBC, &#8220;Reports say a caller claiming to be from the Basque militants, Eta, told a newspaper the group was planning to explode a device in the city.&#8221; The BBC was also quick to remind us this strikes a blow to the city&#8217;s aspirations for the 2012 Olympics.]]>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 02:40:05 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/02/09/to-almost-die-in-madrid-n206828