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    1. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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      The depraved maniac in New Zealand has already accomplished his stated goal of spreading his sick views, which are now being amplified across the world. Breivik (cited by the maniac as inspiration) had the same goal and also succeeded. The incentives operative here are so warped.

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    2. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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      Saying "subscribe to PewDiePie" indicates an intent to game the online media ecosystem. He knew PewDiePie, the world's biggest YouTuber, would be forced to issue a condemnation -- thus making the attack even more "viral" and amplifying his views further. Calculated and sick.

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    3. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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      Similar rationale, most likely, behind his trollish citation of Candace Owens. He knew referencing her (however sarcastically) would make this a bigger controversy in the US, hastening his stated goal of exacerbating political division in the US.

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      Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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      His comments appear to be a fusion of trolling and ardent self-described fascistic ideology. So it's important to parse with care. He's not citing Candace as a real inspiration (Breivik is his inspiration). He's citing her to discredit conservatives, for whom he professes hatred.

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        2. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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          He obviously hates leftists as well. However, he devotes more space to maligning conservatives. He perceives the delegitimization of conservatives as integral to achieving his ultimate objective.

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        3. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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          His reason for bringing up a figure like Candace is to embolden American liberals/leftists to more aggressively restrict the Second Amendment, thereby fomenting political strife and a violent backlash. I am choosing not to post excerpts on Twitter. But that's my initial read.

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        4. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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          What he fundamentally advocates is "fascistic accelerationism." (He self-identifies as a fascist). He perceives the principal enemies of that objective to be conservatives, especially US conservatives. Although the attack took place in NZ, his main political focus is the US.

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        5. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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          So rather than help him achieve his stated objective (fomenting political strife in the US) you'd hope that US media would exercise caution and not start leveling wild, ill-considered charges. However, I am not optimistic.

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        2. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Mar 15
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          Replying to @JoshLipnik

          It's possible. I'm simply going by his own stated motives and influences.

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        2. Meta-Self‏ @Fractal_Stuff Mar 15
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          Replying to @mtracey @PrisonPlanet

          It says in the manifesto that he wants to pit the political right and left in the US against each other. He probably knew the media would take the Candace quote and run with it, whilst ignoring the rest of the article.

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        3. ShockJockey‏ @MrShockJockey Mar 15
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          To be fair that wasn't hard to predict

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        2. Robi-Ann Doyle‏ @doyle1020 Mar 15
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          Right...pic.twitter.com/Gtk3uY89dL

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        2. John‏ @RealAnyOneS2 Mar 15
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          Let's give a lot of love and respect towards what the shooter wanted, so we can encourage other that may have a message to do the same. Lol. The only reason people start arguing is because some fail to condemn the shooter, period. We could all be united in saying "f this guy"..

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        3. Good Form‏ @GFord1991 Mar 15
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          I think the point of stating his motives in this case is to prevent them from occurring. While in a perfect world, people could just condemn the shooter, it is not that simple. People are using this to argue their side and it is polarizing, which is what the killer wanted.

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        1. Primum Pacem‏ @PrimumPacem Mar 15
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          Best analysis so far. “Please sir, I want some more.”

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        1. joe cool 🏁‏ @joe_m26 Mar 15
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          Breivik is truly an inspirationpic.twitter.com/yfydhSpn8Y

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        1. Reggie P. Duckswatter‏ @yggsgallows Mar 15
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          It's important to have goals. Even unattainable ones.

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        1. stardust‏ @rockermom53 Mar 15
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          That’s a smoke screen

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        1. Ronnie and Brandon‏ @RonnieandBran Mar 15
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          Read it and share it https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AbkUrfe6RN2nTC84-2KJTP_b2PaNhD_7XxKT37hPfaM/edit?usp=drivesdk …

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        1. Raff Mucha‏ @raff_mucha Mar 15
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          That's your interpretation, guessing his thoughts. You can't know that.

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        2. Ella Soes‏ @ella_soes Mar 15
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          @jordanbpeterson Not Rightwing extremist, sir.

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