tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post4025397800648993125..comments2024-03-24T21:06:57.039-07:00Comments on FOUSESQUAWK: Chattanooga: Clueless Media Still Searching for a MOTIVE!Gary Fousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17014739065121483409noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-60765573426905999662015-07-20T18:17:15.789-07:002015-07-20T18:17:15.789-07:00I recommend the news article in my local daily pap...I recommend the news article in my local daily paper which detailed some of the points coming out in the investigation you deem unnecessary. So far, it looks like the gunman did not have any history of Islamic fundamentalism or fascination with ISIS, but he did have psychological problems and some drug habits. He had been sent to Jordan by his parents to get away from the bad influences in the U.S. and kick the habit.<br /><br />As I've been saying for a while, lots of individuals who are simply having problems with life, addictions, sad love affairs, psychological problems, may wrap themselves in some brand of political or religious rhetoric, because it conveniently fits into their illness. He may also, in trying to kick a drug habit in Jordan, have found some ISIS types who were "willing to help" and told him it was all America's fault so he should go back and kill some marines. All of which is useful to know for those who have to assess how to head off these kinds of incidents.<br /><br />Incidentally, I have the same thoughts about Whittaker Chambers. He was a psychologically tortured misfit whose pathologies found a host in the Communist Party, then a host in the McCarthyite witch hunt, and it didn't really matter except that he was able to exercise (not exorcise) his demons in both milieus. Both should have known better than to accept him.Siarlys Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083839117838391267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-75172389196434715542015-07-19T12:26:50.100-07:002015-07-19T12:26:50.100-07:00Siarlys,
I recommend Reliance of the Traveler by...Siarlys,<br /><br /><br />I recommend Reliance of the Traveler by 14th century Islamic scholar Al Misri and updated by Nu Ha keller. Gary Fousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014739065121483409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-8405545852695386282015-07-19T10:58:18.508-07:002015-07-19T10:58:18.508-07:00I have a long reading list Squid, and I'm work...I have a long reading list Squid, and I'm working on the biography of an overlooked 20th century journalist. But I'll try to look for them.<br /><br />Gary, jihad is not the point, precisely because it is so obvious. Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world are NOT jihadis. Why this one?Siarlys Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083839117838391267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-75146140264017415562015-07-18T22:08:46.390-07:002015-07-18T22:08:46.390-07:00@ Siarlys,
You ask the question: "What would...@ Siarlys,<br /><br />You ask the question: "What would motivate him to BECOME even a copycat jihadist." I can tell you do a lot of reading and I suggest two books to help with the answer to your question. Dr. Andrew Bostom has written a number of books and two come to mind. Two suggested readings are "The Legacy of Jihad" and Sharia versus Freedom." These are scholarly works, high on content and low on political rhetoric. Hope this is helpful.<br /><br />SquidSquidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-88740599948498454912015-07-18T18:02:58.110-07:002015-07-18T18:02:58.110-07:00Siarlys,
The point is the motive is jihad. We all...Siarlys,<br /><br />The point is the motive is jihad. We all know it.Gary Fousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014739065121483409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-1495671882443887232015-07-18T17:10:23.826-07:002015-07-18T17:10:23.826-07:00The question, Gary, is what would motivate him to ...The question, Gary, is what would motivate him to BECOME even a copycat jihadi?<br /><br />But if you want to approach this with all the depth and insight that Vanna White displays five days a week, performing the easiest job in the world, that's on you.Siarlys Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083839117838391267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-30742137209056820942015-07-18T13:41:17.424-07:002015-07-18T13:41:17.424-07:00P.S.--forgot to mention that while this mope was a...P.S.--forgot to mention that while this mope was a citizen and apparently able to read, those no-gun posters do not even require one to be able to read English in order to understand them. What kind of a dope would put a similar sign in front of their house?? I have never seen one. No wonder these facilities, schools, malls, etc., are targeted.elwood p sugginsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-74685713572755739372015-07-18T10:51:46.433-07:002015-07-18T10:51:46.433-07:00Feeing real secure America?!!!!
SquidFeeing real secure America?!!!!<br /><br />SquidSquidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59324506101124457.post-69889862343149943872015-07-18T07:42:14.163-07:002015-07-18T07:42:14.163-07:00Ronnie Milsap, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder all ...Ronnie Milsap, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder all three could see what this is about. So can I. DUHHHHH!!! So can anyone with half a brain. elwood p sugginsnoreply@blogger.com