Terrorism

[JerseyGrl]

Fort Hood is located in Killeen, Texas, where one of the deadliest rampage-shootings in American history took place in 1991, when an unemployed ex-Navy enlistee, George Hennard Jr., crashed his pickup into a popular cafeteria, pulled out two handguns (Hasan also used two handguns), and killed 23 people before taking his own life.

The day before the massacre, Hennard was eating a hamburger in a local restaurant watching the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings and, according to the manager, “When an interview with Anita Hill came on, he just went off. He started screaming, ‘You dumb bitch! You bastards opened the door for all the women!’ ”

[Anonymous]

He’s a criminal, but not a terrorist.

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrorism

The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

#1: He targeted the military, not civilians. If he was Al-Qaueda (and I suspect he was a just a wannabe), he would could be labeled a “spy” but not a terrorist.

#2: Although one could argue that his actions were “calculated … in order to to attain goals,” I think that’s a bit of a stretch. He really didn’t have a plan. In order to “intimidate” or “instill fear” one needs to have the capacity to commit more violence.

This guy just wanted to go out in a rage against those whom he believed tormented him. Pretty much the same as the VT shooter (I hope they both burn in hell.)

Now lets get on to executing him.

[Anonymous]

He’s a criminal, but not a terrorist.

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrorism

The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

#1: He targeted the military, not civilians. If he was Al-Qaueda (and I suspect he was a just a wannabe), he would could be labeled a “spy” but not a terrorist.

#2: Although one could argue that his actions were “calculated … in order to to attain goals,” I think that’s a bit of a stretch. He really didn’t have a plan. In order to “intimidate” or “instill fear” one needs to have the capacity to commit more violence.

This guy just wanted to go out in a rage against those whom he believed tormented him. Pretty much the same as the VT shooter (I hope they both burn in hell.)

Now lets get on to executing him.

[Anonymous]

He’s a criminal, but not a terrorist.

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrorism

The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

#1: He targeted the military, not civilians. If he was Al-Qaueda (and I suspect he was a just a wannabe), he would could be labeled a “spy” but not a terrorist.

#2: Although one could argue that his actions were “calculated … in order to to attain goals,” I think that’s a bit of a stretch. He really didn’t have a plan. In order to “intimidate” or “instill fear” one needs to have the capacity to commit more violence.

This guy just wanted to go out in a rage against those whom he believed tormented him. Pretty much the same as the VT shooter (I hope they both burn in hell.)

Now lets get on to executing him.

[Anonymous]

He’s a criminal, but not a terrorist.

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrorism

The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

#1: He targeted the military, not civilians. If he was Al-Qaueda (and I suspect he was a just a wannabe), he would could be labeled a “spy” but not a terrorist.

#2: Although one could argue that his actions were “calculated … in order to to attain goals,” I think that’s a bit of a stretch. He really didn’t have a plan. In order to “intimidate” or “instill fear” one needs to have the capacity to commit more violence.

This guy just wanted to go out in a rage against those whom he believed tormented him. Pretty much the same as the VT shooter (I hope they both burn in hell.)

Now lets get on to executing him.

[Anonymous]

He’s a criminal, but not a terrorist.

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrorism

The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

#1: He targeted the military, not civilians. If he was Al-Qaueda (and I suspect he was a just a wannabe), he would could be labeled a “spy” but not a terrorist.

#2: Although one could argue that his actions were “calculated … in order to to attain goals,” I think that’s a bit of a stretch. He really didn’t have a plan. In order to “intimidate” or “instill fear” one needs to have the capacity to commit more violence.

This guy just wanted to go out in a rage against those whom he believed tormented him. Pretty much the same as the VT shooter (I hope they both burn in hell.)

Now lets get on to executing him.

[garysears]

A few random thought about this event…

I find it totally believable that one man could shoot that many people on a military base. I work on one. No one is armed except for base police. Seriously, any serviceman could cause a similar amount of damage tomorrow, on any San Diego area military base. The base security is focused on external threats more than internal and once you have gained access to base (ID and vehicle pass) there is no special security or physical barrier stopping anyone from doing something similar.

On a base the size of Fort Hood it could take a long time for word to get to the police and for them to respond. All accounts have the shooting going on for 3-5 minutes at least. That is plenty of time to cause that many victims. You had people trapped in a crowded building with no ability to defend themselves. Combat trained or not, an unarmed person has no chance against a shooter except to flee.

I don’t see what the harm is in calling a spade a spade. I think the administration is hesitant to call this terrorism to try and distance itself from the previous administration where absolutely everything was all about the War on Terror. Even if this guy turns out to be a terrorist sympathizer and not an actual recruited cell member, there is no practical difference.

This will be a military trial since it occurred by a military member on a military installation. Word is the last military death sentence carried out was in 1961, despite numerous inmates on death row. I think he’ll get the sentence but we’ll have to see if it is ever carried out.

Finally, I wish people would give the second police officer, Mark Todd, some credit as well. The details aren’t clear in the MSM but it looks like he is the one who actually took the guy down and secured him. He likely saved the life of Sgt. Munley as well.

[garysears]

A few random thought about this event…

I find it totally believable that one man could shoot that many people on a military base. I work on one. No one is armed except for base police. Seriously, any serviceman could cause a similar amount of damage tomorrow, on any San Diego area military base. The base security is focused on external threats more than internal and once you have gained access to base (ID and vehicle pass) there is no special security or physical barrier stopping anyone from doing something similar.

On a base the size of Fort Hood it could take a long time for word to get to the police and for them to respond. All accounts have the shooting going on for 3-5 minutes at least. That is plenty of time to cause that many victims. You had people trapped in a crowded building with no ability to defend themselves. Combat trained or not, an unarmed person has no chance against a shooter except to flee.

I don’t see what the harm is in calling a spade a spade. I think the administration is hesitant to call this terrorism to try and distance itself from the previous administration where absolutely everything was all about the War on Terror. Even if this guy turns out to be a terrorist sympathizer and not an actual recruited cell member, there is no practical difference.

This will be a military trial since it occurred by a military member on a military installation. Word is the last military death sentence carried out was in 1961, despite numerous inmates on death row. I think he’ll get the sentence but we’ll have to see if it is ever carried out.

Finally, I wish people would give the second police officer, Mark Todd, some credit as well. The details aren’t clear in the MSM but it looks like he is the one who actually took the guy down and secured him. He likely saved the life of Sgt. Munley as well.

[garysears]

A few random thought about this event…

I find it totally believable that one man could shoot that many people on a military base. I work on one. No one is armed except for base police. Seriously, any serviceman could cause a similar amount of damage tomorrow, on any San Diego area military base. The base security is focused on external threats more than internal and once you have gained access to base (ID and vehicle pass) there is no special security or physical barrier stopping anyone from doing something similar.

On a base the size of Fort Hood it could take a long time for word to get to the police and for them to respond. All accounts have the shooting going on for 3-5 minutes at least. That is plenty of time to cause that many victims. You had people trapped in a crowded building with no ability to defend themselves. Combat trained or not, an unarmed person has no chance against a shooter except to flee.

I don’t see what the harm is in calling a spade a spade. I think the administration is hesitant to call this terrorism to try and distance itself from the previous administration where absolutely everything was all about the War on Terror. Even if this guy turns out to be a terrorist sympathizer and not an actual recruited cell member, there is no practical difference.

This will be a military trial since it occurred by a military member on a military installation. Word is the last military death sentence carried out was in 1961, despite numerous inmates on death row. I think he’ll get the sentence but we’ll have to see if it is ever carried out.

Finally, I wish people would give the second police officer, Mark Todd, some credit as well. The details aren’t clear in the MSM but it looks like he is the one who actually took the guy down and secured him. He likely saved the life of Sgt. Munley as well.

[garysears]

A few random thought about this event…

I find it totally believable that one man could shoot that many people on a military base. I work on one. No one is armed except for base police. Seriously, any serviceman could cause a similar amount of damage tomorrow, on any San Diego area military base. The base security is focused on external threats more than internal and once you have gained access to base (ID and vehicle pass) there is no special security or physical barrier stopping anyone from doing something similar.

On a base the size of Fort Hood it could take a long time for word to get to the police and for them to respond. All accounts have the shooting going on for 3-5 minutes at least. That is plenty of time to cause that many victims. You had people trapped in a crowded building with no ability to defend themselves. Combat trained or not, an unarmed person has no chance against a shooter except to flee.

I don’t see what the harm is in calling a spade a spade. I think the administration is hesitant to call this terrorism to try and distance itself from the previous administration where absolutely everything was all about the War on Terror. Even if this guy turns out to be a terrorist sympathizer and not an actual recruited cell member, there is no practical difference.

This will be a military trial since it occurred by a military member on a military installation. Word is the last military death sentence carried out was in 1961, despite numerous inmates on death row. I think he’ll get the sentence but we’ll have to see if it is ever carried out.

Finally, I wish people would give the second police officer, Mark Todd, some credit as well. The details aren’t clear in the MSM but it looks like he is the one who actually took the guy down and secured him. He likely saved the life of Sgt. Munley as well.

[garysears]

A few random thought about this event…

I find it totally believable that one man could shoot that many people on a military base. I work on one. No one is armed except for base police. Seriously, any serviceman could cause a similar amount of damage tomorrow, on any San Diego area military base. The base security is focused on external threats more than internal and once you have gained access to base (ID and vehicle pass) there is no special security or physical barrier stopping anyone from doing something similar.

On a base the size of Fort Hood it could take a long time for word to get to the police and for them to respond. All accounts have the shooting going on for 3-5 minutes at least. That is plenty of time to cause that many victims. You had people trapped in a crowded building with no ability to defend themselves. Combat trained or not, an unarmed person has no chance against a shooter except to flee.

I don’t see what the harm is in calling a spade a spade. I think the administration is hesitant to call this terrorism to try and distance itself from the previous administration where absolutely everything was all about the War on Terror. Even if this guy turns out to be a terrorist sympathizer and not an actual recruited cell member, there is no practical difference.

This will be a military trial since it occurred by a military member on a military installation. Word is the last military death sentence carried out was in 1961, despite numerous inmates on death row. I think he’ll get the sentence but we’ll have to see if it is ever carried out.

Finally, I wish people would give the second police officer, Mark Todd, some credit as well. The details aren’t clear in the MSM but it looks like he is the one who actually took the guy down and secured him. He likely saved the life of Sgt. Munley as well.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Pri: There are reports emerging that he actually did have a plan and either was in contact with al-Qaeda or attempting contact with al-Qaeda.

Following from CNN (lest I’m perceived as having a bias from the Leftists on the board):

http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/09/do-you-think-ft-hood-shootings-were-an-act-of-terrorism/

I also spoke with a former buddy of mine, who is still active RA and he indicates that there is a lot more being held back at present.

If the stated purpose of terrorism is to terrorize: Then, by definition, he’s a terrorist.

And, I couldn’t agree more about executing him. After extensively interrogating (not torturing) him, of course.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Pri: There are reports emerging that he actually did have a plan and either was in contact with al-Qaeda or attempting contact with al-Qaeda.

Following from CNN (lest I’m perceived as having a bias from the Leftists on the board):

http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/09/do-you-think-ft-hood-shootings-were-an-act-of-terrorism/

I also spoke with a former buddy of mine, who is still active RA and he indicates that there is a lot more being held back at present.

If the stated purpose of terrorism is to terrorize: Then, by definition, he’s a terrorist.

And, I couldn’t agree more about executing him. After extensively interrogating (not torturing) him, of course.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Pri: There are reports emerging that he actually did have a plan and either was in contact with al-Qaeda or attempting contact with al-Qaeda.

Following from CNN (lest I’m perceived as having a bias from the Leftists on the board):

http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/09/do-you-think-ft-hood-shootings-were-an-act-of-terrorism/

I also spoke with a former buddy of mine, who is still active RA and he indicates that there is a lot more being held back at present.

If the stated purpose of terrorism is to terrorize: Then, by definition, he’s a terrorist.

And, I couldn’t agree more about executing him. After extensively interrogating (not torturing) him, of course.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Pri: There are reports emerging that he actually did have a plan and either was in contact with al-Qaeda or attempting contact with al-Qaeda.

Following from CNN (lest I’m perceived as having a bias from the Leftists on the board):

http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/09/do-you-think-ft-hood-shootings-were-an-act-of-terrorism/

I also spoke with a former buddy of mine, who is still active RA and he indicates that there is a lot more being held back at present.

If the stated purpose of terrorism is to terrorize: Then, by definition, he’s a terrorist.

And, I couldn’t agree more about executing him. After extensively interrogating (not torturing) him, of course.

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