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TheProle

(3,115 posts) Thu Dec 5, 2024, 11:53 AM Dec 5

CEO Killer: Domestic Terrorist [View all]

Domestic Terrorism for the FBI’s purposes is referenced in U.S. Code at 18 U.S.C. 2331(5),
and is defined as activities:

• Involving acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United
States or of any State;
• Appearing to be intended to:
o Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
o Influence the policy of government by intimidation or coercion; or
o Affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination or kidnapping;
and
• Occurring primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/fbi-dhs-domestic-terrorism-definitions-terminology-methodology.pdf/view

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CEO Killer: Domestic Terrorist [View all] TheProle Dec 5 OP

Does it meet the criteria? Fiendish Thingy Dec 5 #1

Fair points, TheProle Dec 5 #2

I think Fiendy is correct. nt yagotme Dec 5 #4

If he shot the CEO because of UHC's policies, it was in retaliation for Ocelot II Dec 5 #3

I agree. If that was the shooter's motive, it was an assassination. yardwork Dec 5 #7

The Oligarch run state will ALWAYS declare an attack on them is an attack on 'the State' Attilatheblond Dec 5 #16

Wealthy corporations making billions fleecing and killing Americans are not the US government. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #5

And they do it legally.... Happy Hoosier Dec 5 #11

Yes the US has made it legal to kill and torment Americans in many different ways. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #13

That's the theroy anyway Attilatheblond Dec 5 #20

So as usual special consideration for the wealthiest people. mucifer Dec 5 #6

It's not special consideration. Attacking *anyone* for commercial behavior Ocelot II Dec 5 #9

Yep Attilatheblond Dec 5 #21

Nope. Kingofalldems Dec 5 #8

THAT is terrorism Attilatheblond Dec 5 #22

Ignorant question GusBob Dec 5 #10

While it definitely seems like revenge TheProle Dec 5 #12

At the moment no, sarisataka Dec 5 #14

LOL n/t leftstreet Dec 5 #15

Still laughing out loud? TheProle Dec 18 #24

They've got to label the shooter a terrorist. k55f5r Dec 5 #17

Post removed Post removed Dec 5 #18

Corporations are the State and have been for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if this is classified as a terrorist act. jalan48 Dec 5 #19

Or domestic enemy as stated in the oath of office. And the orange one still walks free. nt Hotler Dec 5 #23