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Chemisse

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23. There is no indication yet that there was a political motivation behind the Holmes shootings.

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 01:36 PM

Aug 2012

And I would be reluctant to suggest it, since for all we know, the guy was a Democrat!

The guy was mentally ill (although probably not legally insane) and his motive was probably a function of his psychosis.

White supremacists, on the other hand, are not crazy at all. They are just mean and hateful mother***ers.

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Let me propose a name for this current wave of mass killings [View all] Skidmore Aug 2012 OP

How about "Bachmann/Beck Syndrome"? Let's give credit where it is due. Scuba Aug 2012 #1

Maybe also "BachBeck Terrorism Syndrome." RKP5637 Aug 2012 #2

Or how about something I read a while back? ananda Aug 2012 #12

That, is the bottom line of it all !!! I wish one of these would stick RKP5637 Aug 2012 #17

Bachmann Is Terrorism's Chief Honcho. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #3

Let's just call it what it is. Armed right-wing terrorism in America, and treat it as such. leveymg Aug 2012 #4

Exactly, well said. That's the message we keep hearing, "Armed right-wing terrorism in America." n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #6

Remember the Right Wing Boast, "If we can't win at the ballot, we will win with the bullet." Bandit Aug 2012 #5

Yes, it s been around a lot longer than Bachmann and Beck. They are the second or third choir. freshwest Aug 2012 #7

It's making America look like a nation of bellicose fools! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #18

Sorry, what's the connection between Bachmann and James Holmes? (nt) Nye Bevan Aug 2012 #8

To put it simply... hatred davidthegnome Aug 2012 #9

No, no, no Doctor_J Aug 2012 #10

+1000 n/t Fla Dem Aug 2012 #15

Hate Radio/Fox News Syndrome. tblue Aug 2012 #20

"We are going to be armed and dangerous" Michelle Bachmann Harriety Aug 2012 #11

link please? The Blue Flower Aug 2012 #25

I can help you with that.... Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #29

Until someone presents some hard statistical evidence of a cluster, I call it Misleading Vividness slackmaster Aug 2012 #13

no difference Mkap Aug 2012 #14

How about the "RW Rampage"? Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #16

I've been referring to them as the "Tea Party Terrorists". Initech Aug 2012 #19

It's Right Wing Terrorism. harun Aug 2012 #21

Bachman/Palin Murder spree.... WCGreen Aug 2012 #22

There is no indication yet that there was a political motivation behind the Holmes shootings. Chemisse Aug 2012 #23

Stochastic Terrorism. n/t backscatter712 Aug 2012 #24

Given the connection of white supremacists to "The Turner Diaries" muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #26

Stochastic Terrorism. n/t uponit7771 Aug 2012 #27

Another name for it is 'Eliminationism' LongTomH Aug 2012 #28