The execution of Peter Kassig didn't cause as much furor as I expected. Maybe because the actual beheading wasn't shown? Or ISIS = old news?
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@caddington11 I feel like ISIS beheadings are a comparatively newer phenomenon, but yes, I catch your drift1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@caddington11 I think there was no obvious political upside to making hay about this particular beheading. Midterm elections over, etc.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@mtracey But, you know, perfectly likely. Truth be told I'm a bit out of the loop these days down here so I measure these reactions badly.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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@caddington11 Seems the likeliest explanation. GOP manipulated the ISIS threat to great effect for electioneering purposes.
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