Pete Simi, author of:
American Swastika: Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate (Violence Prevention and Policy)
was on PBS Newshour this eve with Judy Woodruff- discussing the latest
rampage killing. Simi actually spent significant time with Page in CA, Page was a research subject for his book.
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Regarding my eleven markers/commonalities of rampage killers, Page has several.
re: Let's talk about #2 and #9 (for now).
Anti social behavior and posting on anti social, anti gov't websites.
per Woodruff's interview with author Pete Simi on this evening's show:
in 2011 Page formerly became a member of the Hammerskins- one of the most rabidly racist hate groups out there. I assume the SPLC has their eye on these cretins.
Simi attended "white power" concerts in CA with Page as part of his research.
Simi stated Page frequently spewed anti Semitic baloney: "The Jews dominate the world".. and "whites are on the verge of extinction".. that sort of crap. He also complained that "blacks run the military, and get all the breaks".. I assume this had something to do with his demotion- but can't say for sure.
the white power bands, websites, etc. are meant to agitate bigots, and create a sense of community.
Simi's discussions with Page indicated he advocated violence "was justifiable to preserve the white race".
I'm not sure why the FBI is stumbling around (looking for "accomplices" that aren't there) tho' I do find it interesting they confiscated a gun from Simi's girlfriend.
and they are looking for a "motive" as if it's some sort of BIG mystery... if they do conclusively determine a motive, so what? are they learning anything from the numerous rampage killings?? what are they doing with motive data?
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One of the obvious, discernible traits of the shooters: mildly or very mentally ill, detached from reality.
Two: Anti-social behavior. Few, if any, long term relationships.
Three: On prescription medications (anti-depressants and/or other legal/illegal drugs) and allowed to purchase guns.
Four: A personal emotional event/upheaval which starts a downward spiral; with weapons/ammo being purchased during the spiral.
Five: The shooters are in their 20's-30's age wise.
Six: The venues chosen by the shooters are mostly public places with numerous people
sitting/standing in close proximity to one another. The shooters plan carefully for and intend a maximum number of deaths.
Seven: The shooters bring multiple deadly weapons and numerous rounds/clips of ammunition; again, the intent is maximum number of deaths.
Eight: The shooters are using credit cards to purchase their weapons and ammo. I think some of us remember the scene in M. Moore's Bowling for Columbine.
Nine: The shooters are spending time on/posting on anti social/anti government/tin foil hat websites.
Ten: Almost all rampage murderers are male, many are caucasian.
Eleven: Currently or ex Military.