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Ilsa

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27. Hyperbole and sarcasm.

Reply to Old Troop (Reply #19)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 08:55 PM

Apr 2013

Of course I don't want them "rounded up". I'm just saying I won't be surprised if the rightwing militants mentioned in the OP end up claiming responsibility, or are eventually determined to be the perpetrators.

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yes.. i am going to profile and speculate... [View all] scheming daemons Apr 2013 OP

yes, but do not forget one thing DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #1

Terrorists don't try to blame their acts on other groups. Marr Apr 2013 #6

Thank you, Captain Obvious. n/t Ian David Apr 2013 #2

I lean towards the same ideas. Ilsa Apr 2013 #3

RW Radicals rounded up? Old Troop Apr 2013 #19

Hyperbole and sarcasm. Ilsa Apr 2013 #27

all good points arely staircase Apr 2013 #4

remember the DC sniper? "everyone" thought he was angry white male. littlewolf Apr 2013 #5

Perhaps but I would recommend waiting before starting to speculating... jimlup Apr 2013 #7

I would disagree. kentuck Apr 2013 #8

good post arely staircase Apr 2013 #16

an arrested made in the TX prosecutor killings KG Apr 2013 #24

The murders in Kaufman County, Texas, were not the work of any militia or gang. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #26

Initial speculation-you bet. Agree. MichiganVote Apr 2013 #9

I'll take your bet. Zax2me Apr 2013 #10

One alternative: moondust Apr 2013 #11

Stochastic terrorism Hekate Apr 2013 #12

My guess: lone nut, angry at the world because can no longer "control" a woman alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #13

That's only the usual IF it's a white RWer...... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #17

Exactly! Blue Idaho Apr 2013 #29

This week is the 18th anniversary of Oklahoma City. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2013 #14

It's 19 of Waco and 20 for Ruby Ridge. politicat Apr 2013 #25

We know nothing ... nothing frazzled Apr 2013 #15

If I were a betting man, I'd take the bet against it being a disgruntled marathoner... MNBrewer Apr 2013 #20

Look, my gut feeling is frazzled Apr 2013 #21

It COULD be anyone. MNBrewer Apr 2013 #22

I can't say with 100% confidence that this was a radical rightie terrorist bombing ...... rdharma Apr 2013 #18

They just mentioned theory on Chris Hayes' program MSNBC eom LiberalElite Apr 2013 #23

10% lone crazy, 50% domestic terrorist, 40% international terrorist jeff47 Apr 2013 #28

While the situation is terrible and I feel bad for anyone involved davidpdx Apr 2013 #30

Yet CNN says the police are searching for a dark-skinned or black man. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #31