It's possible that Isis have claimed Las Vegas purely to spread anxiety and fire up Trump, knowing that his hate will further their West vs Islam narrative. Remember, their goal is not violence, but discord, which is why they falsely claimed the Manila attack back in June.
-
Show this thread
-
This would also fit with a fact that many are overlooking - the Las Vegas shooter killed himself. If he were a true Isis soldier, he would have chosen martyrdom instead.
2 replies 2 retweets 7 likesShow this thread -
Trump's speech was calm and measured, and he didn't indulge in his usual anti-Muslim demagoguery, suggesting he has been advised there is no evidence that the Las Vegas shooter was a jihadi. It's looking increasingly likely that Isis's claims are a hoax aimed at spreading alarm.
2 replies 3 retweets 8 likesShow this thread
It's important to note that Isis is now primarily a virtual caliphate that delineates its boundaries through deception. Its survival depends on convincing others it is strong, and it will thus seek to project the largest shadow it can, claiming a role in plots it has no part in.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.