@heerjeet I’m not deeply invested in the word “terrorist,” but reluctance to use it in this case underlines US attitudes about race.
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Argument is terrorism requires more than 1 person, but that precludes lone wolf attackers inspired by ideology, which are called terrorist
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Concrete example: 2012 white supremacist killed 6 in Wisconsin Sikh temple. Acted alone but Holder called it "an act of terrorism"
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@tanehisicoates@HeerJeet though some are fond of the "violence against Christians" angle.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet what are the results of an investigation into his use of Stomfront, etc.? Other acquaintances? -
@nanaslugdiva Based on the photos, he had a social circle, maybe a mentor.
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@tanehisicoates@HeerJeet If you're interested I've written about history of US discourse on "terrorism"/definition: https://nyu.academia.edu/RemiBrulin/Papers … -
@RBrulin@tanehisicoates@HeerJeet And there's Israel popping up again. Thanks Remi Brulin for your scholarship on this. - Show replies
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@tanehisicoates@HeerJeet O'Reilly called it terrorism, said goal was 2 terrorize Blacks. BUT mocked those who say it's abt white supremacy.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@tanehisicoates@HeerJeet Does this refer only to Fox or other outlets besides the right wing media? Expat here, low exposure to US TV.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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