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[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 212 points 8 months ago

Headline:

Arson is suspected...

Article:

Authorities say an unknown male suspect sprayed what they described as a possible accelerant on the office door, set it on fire and fled. They said the suspect remained at large and no motive had been established.

“A significant fire engulfed the door and part of the vestibule, impeding the egress of staff members who were working in the office and endangering their lives,” Burlington police said in a statement. “The sprinkler system then engaged and largely extinguished the fire.”

That's absolutely arson, and almost assuredly a couple counts of attempted murder....

[-] OpenStars@startrek.website 71 points 8 months ago

omg

I wonder if somebody shot the guy?

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[-] chetradley@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Isn't this standard for journalism, that you can't technically say a crime was committed until they've been found guilty in court?

[-] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 115 points 8 months ago

Pretty sure everyone with 2 brain cells knows the motive. Maga traitors did it.

[-] motor_spirit@lemmy.world 62 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

d o m e s t i c t e r r o r i s t s !

[-] General_Shenanigans@lemmy.world 42 points 8 months ago

Likely, however, Zionists also don’t like him right now. A high-profile popular Jewish politician speaking out against Israel’s actions in Gaza? Yeah, there’s a lot of high emotions there and he’s probably made some more crazy enemies. Right now, I’m 50/50 on which one of these two it might be.

[-] frickineh@lemmy.world 22 points 8 months ago

The timing is what made me lean toward a zionist, since it comes directly on the heels of him telling Netanyahu to quit murdering innocent people. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a MAGAt, but I haven't seen anything outside of what he normally does that would've particularly triggered one of them.

[-] someguy3@lemmy.ca 12 points 8 months ago

Party of law and order!

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Pretty sure everyone with 2 brain cells knows the motive. Maga traitors did it.

That is the obvious answer, but until the investigation is completed and a suspect is arrested and charged, people making official statements need to choose their words carefully.

[-] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

If it is, they're gonna get a slap on the wrist like the January 6th insurrections. Once their attempted murder becomes political, they're afraid to look tough on them out of fear of being called politically motivated, which is stupid.

If anything, political motives for a crime should be far more harsh.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

I read on reddit that they police have to be absurdly cautious about ascribing motive before trial to the media. That it can break a case.

But yeah we all know what the motive was.

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 months ago

police have to be absurdly cautious about ascribing motive before trial to the media. That it can break a case.

That's exactly what is happening in this statement.

[-] Crikeste@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Cops investigating so they obviously have no idea.

[-] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 93 points 8 months ago

motive is unclear

looks at US politics

Is it?

[-] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

I guess it could be a number of progressive things he has sided on over the years, but it happened now so yeah

[-] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 16 points 8 months ago

He is very often demonized in conservative circles, I suspect simply because he utters the s word ("socialism").

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[-] Nastybutler@lemmy.world 56 points 8 months ago
[-] RedAggroBest@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago

Yes lol. Do they hate that he's Jewish? Or that he's anti-Zionist? Or maybe they hate socialism? There's a lot for shitty people to hate about Sanders

[-] juicy@lemmy.today 0 points 8 months ago

Bernie is not anti-Zionist. He's repeatedly emphasized Israel has a right to defend it's settler colonial apartheid self. He's a Zionist.

During a presidential debate in the same year in Atlanta, Sanders embarked on another contradiction: “It is no longer good enough for us to be pro-Israel, I am pro-Israel, but we must treat the Palestinians with the dignity they deserve.” Being pro-Israel is being pro-colonialism, for the simple reason that Israel is a colonial enterprise that thrives upon the dispossession of the Palestinian people.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231107-bernie-sanders-and-the-zionist-narrative/

[-] mint_tamas@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Is it possible for someone to not be actively anti-something, or the lack if being so will qualify them as pro-something?

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[-] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 27 points 8 months ago

A Jewish anit zionest democratic socialist, has enemies in today's upside down world.

[-] juicy@lemmy.today 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Bernie is a Zionist. What are you talking about? Yes, he eventually called for a ceasefire (as late as Dec. 10 he refused to call for a permanent ceasefire), but he's never said anything remotely anti-Zionist. He's repeatedly declared Israel's right to defend it's settler-colonial apartheid self.

He's also campaigning for Biden while Biden actively ships 2,000 lb bombs to Israel to use in Gaza.

Bernie isn't progressive. He's betrayed the people and children of Gaza, supporting one of the chief defenders and supporters of their genocide.

During a presidential debate in the same year in Atlanta, Sanders embarked on another contradiction: “It is no longer good enough for us to be pro-Israel, I am pro-Israel, but we must treat the Palestinians with the dignity they deserve.” Being pro-Israel is being pro-colonialism, for the simple reason that Israel is a colonial enterprise that thrives upon the dispossession of the Palestinian people.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231107-bernie-sanders-and-the-zionist-narrative/

[-] Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

[Author] is an independent researcher, freelance journalist, book reviewer and blogger.

That's just like, your opinion dude.

Seriously though, it's an option piece from a freelancer. Opinions are not considered a form of evidence, nor is the author an expert in any field.

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[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 16 points 8 months ago

Is “Republican” a motive?

Can… can it be one? Please?

[-] KillingTimeItself@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago

i would venture that the motive is likely, almost certainly. Political.

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