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RandySF

(58,657 posts)
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 12:56 AM Sep 2019

U.S. Military Issues Warning to Troops About Incel Violence at Joker Screenings

The U.S. military has warned service members about the potential for a mass shooter at screenings of the Warner Bros. film Joker, which has sparked wide concerns from, among others, the families of those killed during the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

The U.S. Army confirmed on Tuesday that the warning was widely distributed after social media posts related to extremists classified as “incels,” were uncovered by intelligence officials at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In a September 18th email, service members were instructed to remain aware of their surroundings and “identify two escape routes” when entering theaters. In the event of a shooting, they were instructed to “run, hide, fight.”

“Run if you can,” the safety notice said. “If you’re stuck, hide (also known as ‘sheltering in place’), and stay quiet. If a shooter finds you, fight with whatever you can.”

The Army said it became aware of potential threats after receiving a bulletin from the FBI, but that it was unaware of any specific plots or suspects. The notice, which was marked “For Official Use Only,” was relayed purely as a precautionary measure, it said.



https://io9.gizmodo.com/u-s-military-issues-warning-to-troops-about-incel-viol-1838412331

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U.S. Military Issues Warning to Troops About Incel Violence at Joker Screenings (Original Post) RandySF Sep 2019 OP
So... warn the troops, but don't actually do anything about extremist gun violence... RockRaven Sep 2019 #1
That's what I was thinking as I read it. What about the rest of us?? NCLefty Sep 2019 #3
Holy crap! Sounds like this film, though highly praised, will be deep sixed. Kablooie Sep 2019 #2
please. that ain't happening. the Joker is going to win Oscars. WB is going forward come hell TeamPooka Sep 2019 #4
We are here safeinOhio Sep 2019 #5
"All it takes is one bad day." RandySF Sep 2019 #6

RockRaven

(14,950 posts)
1. So... warn the troops, but don't actually do anything about extremist gun violence...
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 01:02 AM
Sep 2019

Good job Barr, Wray, & Esper. Good job.





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Kablooie

(18,619 posts)
2. Holy crap! Sounds like this film, though highly praised, will be deep sixed.
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 01:02 AM
Sep 2019

Maybe wait for the video?

TeamPooka

(24,216 posts)
4. please. that ain't happening. the Joker is going to win Oscars. WB is going forward come hell
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 01:31 AM
Sep 2019

or high velocity weapons

RandySF

(58,657 posts)
6. "All it takes is one bad day."
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 02:00 AM
Sep 2019

The Joker's most famous line in DC comics. The movie is sort of a take on the concept and Incels are latching on to Phoenix's version as he reportedly has trouble dating women.

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