White House: No apparent nexus to terrorism in Texas explosions

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY JORDAN FABIAN - 03/20/18 11:56 AM EDT

The White House said Tuesday that a string of deadly bombings in Texas has “no apparent nexus to terrorism” and vowed to bring the bomber to justice.

Link to tweet

The serial bombings have gained national attention and sparked fear in the Lone Star State.

The latest explosion occurred early Tuesday when a package bomb went off inside a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, injuring one worker.

Police said the bombing was related to four others in the Austin area that have killed two people and injured four others over the course of three weeks.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/379310-white-house-no-apparent-nexus-to-terrorism-in-texas-explosions

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Texas rep: Explosions 'absolutely a terrorist activity'

BY BRETT SAMUELS - 03/20/18 11:55 AM EDT

Texas Rep. Brian Babin (R) on Tuesday said the string of recent package explosions around Austin are “absolutely a terrorist activity,” hours after a package detonated at a FedEx facility outside of San Antonio.

“We have no clue who this is, absolutely no clue. I’m sure the FBI and the law enforcement agencies that are looking into this have some tips, some clues, but I haven’t heard anything about it,” he told Fox Business Network.

Police in Austin have warned residents to remain indoors if possible as they investigate a spate of explosions. Blasts across the city in recent weeks have killed two people and injured several others.

Local law enforcement said that a package exploded earlier Tuesday morning at a FedEx distribution facility in Schertz, just outside of San Antonio. Officials would not confirm that the package was bound for Austin, but said they are confident the Schertz area was not the target.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/379309-texas-rep-explosions-absolutely-a-terrorist-activity

[CincyDem]

1. I think what they meant to say was "we can't figure out how to blame this on immigrants...yet". n/t

[Javaman]

2. +1000

eventually it will be found out to be some right wing racist nut. just my hunch.

[YessirAtsaFact]

28. According to Trumpadellic thinking, terrorism perpetrated by white people against brown/black people

Somehow doesn't count as terrorism.

According to Trumpadellic thinking, it's just "good ole boys" having some "fun"

Trump is such a disgusting POS and an incredibly bad influence on America.

[mountain grammy]

6. Sounds about right.

[lagomorph777]

19. That means it's a white supremacist. By definition they're not terrorists.

[winstars]

3. TRANSLATION of Huckleberry: "If it ain'tno Mooslims, it ain't no terrorism"

[mountain grammy]

4. "nexus" big idea for SHS to swallow.

[herding cats]

5. Profilers have been saying they suspect a white male.

Thus, this can't be terrorism.

[PatSeg]

7. So if it isn't related to Muslims,

it isn't terrorism? Sure sounds like terrorism to me.

[Iliyah]

8. Soooo, it can't be "white" related, but . . .

POC = terrorism.

[BumRushDaShow]

9. The usual excuse

[workinclasszero]

17. Bingo

Just a few KKK/Nazi MAGA bomber boys having a little fun folks!

Good people on all sides remember??

[Judi Lynn]

23. Great one. Thank you. n/t

[old guy]

10. I don't know who is doing this.

I do know it is terrorism.

[NewDem17]

13. Not legally.

Terrorism has a legal definition. So far until more is known this doesn't fit that legal definition.

[BumRushDaShow]

18. There was a retired FBI SES who called Joe Madison this morning

and he noted something that was new to me regarding how they "define" terrorism. And aside from the stuff we normally hear (done for "political agenda", has some kind of "manifesto" ), he said involves "two or more individuals".

Seems that way, they can use the term "lone wolf" if it's just one person doing it (-my take: unless they yell "Allahu Akbar" and then suddenly "lone wolf" goes away. ).

[LanternWaste]

21. It also has an informal definition

It also has an informal definition. So until more is known, this can indeed fit that informal definition.

Luckily, it's only a few who view all language through the purview of the courts.

[ProfessorGAC]

11. Is It Striking Terror To Those In The Community?

Well, on the news people in Austin say yes.

Ergo, it is terrorism. Using a big word (nexus, is a big word for them) doesn't make it not terrorism.

[NewDem17]

14. Definition.

ter·ror·ism
ˈterəˌrizəm/
noun
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
"the fight against terrorism"

Until more is know this isn't terrorism, it's a spree bomber until we know if it's politically motivated.

[ProfessorGAC]

20. An Unnecessarily Narrow Definition

"The fight against terrorism" is a term that is quite new compared to the origins of the word.

The Japanese and Germans both used terror as a tool, and their aims were conquest, not politics, unless you want to include conquering as purely political.

It's terrorism.

[Lokilooney]

24. A more broad definition

Would be in pursuit of an ideology, political, social, religious etc. Without that it is by definition not terrorism, it's the reason the Las Vegas shooting is classified as a massacre not terrorist attack.

[ProfessorGAC]

31. Disagree!

Woman on CNN said she terrified! Exact word she used. Identical etymology.
She's terrified and that means there is terror extant!
I'm out!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

25. A little more thorough...from Wiktionary

(snip - emphasis mine)

Noun

terrorism (usually uncountable, plural terrorisms)

1. The deliberate commission of an act of violence to create public fear through the suffering of the victims in the furtherance of a political or social agenda.

2. The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.

3. A form of psychological manipulation through warfare to the purpose of political or religious gains, by means of deliberately creating a climate of fear amongst the inhabitants of a specific geographical region.

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[ProfessorGAC]

32. Don't Care!

See my post above.
People in Austin are terrified.
And, BTW: Carlos the jackal was a paid killer. Someone else had political motivations but HE was the terrorist!

[Lokilooney]

36. Going by that logic

A woman with a phobia of dogs is terrified of one being walked in the park so, dog owners = terrorists.

[LanternWaste]

33. We get it... not terrorism until we learn he's a minority.

We get it... not terrorism until we learn he's a minority. That's the Happy Narrative that's been playing all day.

[Jedi Guy]

35. You're getting straw all over the place from smacking that straw man.

KY_EnviroGuy said nothing about the race/ethnicity of the person or persons behind these bombings. You injected that into the discussion all on your own.

[Odoreida]

12. My guess is some sort of extortion polt n/t

[BillyBobBrilliant]

15. There ain't no terrorism

Just some of our 'good 'ol boys havin' fun with them liberuls in Austin.

[workinclasszero]

16. PoC targeted, killed, maimed for life

Trump:no apparent nexus to terrorism folks.

[NewDem17]

22. 2 whites

The most recently maimed with the trip wire bomb were white.

[EarthFirst]

29. Collateral Damage nt

[LanternWaste]

34. I've only read injured. What is your source for 'maimed'?

I've only read injured. What is your source for 'maimed'?

[tazkcmo]

26. My tweet

You mean the bomber is white or just not Muslim?

[underpants]

30. Exactly

[yallerdawg]

27. "Not terrorism?"...

ask terrified residents of Austin.