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US Army warns about possible mass shootings by incels at ‘Joker’ screenings
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:22 pm
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The US Army issued a warning about the possibility of mass shootings at upcoming screenings of “Joker,” according to a new report.
In a widely distributed email on Sept. 18 marked “For official use only,” officials reminded service members to “identify two escape routes” and to “run, hide, fight” in the event of a shooting, Gizmodo reported.
“Run if you can,” the message 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.”
On Tuesday, the Army confirmed to Gizmodo that it issued the warning in light of social media posts from “incel” extremists that were flagged by the FBI.
The email to service members explained that incels “idolize the Joker character, the violent clown from the Batman series, admiring his depiction as a man who must pretend to be happy, but eventually fights back against bullies.”
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An Army spokesperson said the message was routine.
“We want our workforce to be prepared and diligent on personal safety both inside the workplace and out,” the rep said.
In another memo Monday, top officials of the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division said it received “credible” intelligence from law enforcement in Texas about “disturbing and very specific chatter” on the dark web about “the targeting of an unknown movie theater during the release.”
“Joker,” starring Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, premieres Oct. 4 — and has already sparked concerns of movie theater violence.
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What is the likelihood of this happening in this day and age? Warning like this sure don't help now dies it. Prolly will inspire some wacko out there.
This post was edited on 9/25/19 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:24 pm to Bamboozles
Just up security. This shite is all for attention
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:25 pm to Bamboozles
I’m carrying my M&P Shield to the movie theater. I suggest you baws do the same
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:25 pm to Bamboozles
I sure as shite can wait for the 4K bluray
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:25 pm to Bamboozles
I figure there is a higher chance of another mass shooting at a recruiting center than at a Joker showing.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:26 pm to Bamboozles
Sucks that we have to consider this a distinct possibility when we go to do something as innocuous as watching a fricking movie in public.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:28 pm to Boo Krewe
quote:not in the technical sense but certainly in the general sense
Jokers not an incel
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:30 pm to Bamboozles
Our military is a seriously messed up organization.
This is not really new, though. I remember going to a presentation about the threat of cults at Barksdale AFB back in the early 1990s.
#1, WTF does the USAF have to do with cults? Are they going to bomb Scientology?
#2, the chick giving the presentation spent a lot of time talking about Santiera (not a cult, BTW) but she called it "san-tee-AIR-uh."
Even at 18 I knew that whole thing was horseshite.
This is not really new, though. I remember going to a presentation about the threat of cults at Barksdale AFB back in the early 1990s.
#1, WTF does the USAF have to do with cults? Are they going to bomb Scientology?
#2, the chick giving the presentation spent a lot of time talking about Santiera (not a cult, BTW) but she called it "san-tee-AIR-uh."
Even at 18 I knew that whole thing was horseshite.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:32 pm to Bamboozles
that is fricking absurd
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:36 pm to Ed Osteen
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that is fricking absurd
James Holmes.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:41 pm to USMEagles
quote:Did you mean Santeria ?
#2, the chick giving the presentation spent a lot of time talking about Santiera (not a cult, BTW) but she called it "san-tee-AIR-uh."
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:44 pm to Bamboozles
Get some extra police details. Or allow people to fricking carry.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:45 pm to Bamboozles
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the Army confirmed to Gizmodo
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Gizmodo is a design, technology, science and science fiction website. It was originally launched as part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton, and ...
This post was edited on 9/25/19 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:47 pm to JohnWicksDawg
I don't practice Santeria.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:49 pm to JohnWicksDawg
quote:
Did you mean Santeria ?
I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball
I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spend it all
If I could find that Heina and that Sancho that she's found
I'd pop a cap in Sancho and I'd slap her down
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:50 pm to JohnWicksDawg
quote:
Did you mean Santeria ?
I love that guy's music.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:53 pm to Bamboozles
Incels are some of the biggest bitches on the internet all they'll do is whine about not getting laid and frick their body pillows
Posted on 9/25/19 at 12:57 pm to Bamboozles
While the shooter was shooting up the theater, victims say all they could hear between the bursts of gunfire was the gunman screaming about what a “nice guy” he is.
Posted on 9/25/19 at 1:09 pm to LilDicky
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I’m carrying my M&P Shield to the movie theater. I suggest you baws do the same
Can't wait for a hero baw to take out one of these movie shooters. It's going to happen sooner than later.
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