At least six people were killed and many more injured in a mass shooting at Highland Park on Fourth of July, IL. Multiple surveillance videos captured shots that rang out and sent onlookers fleeing a terrorized parade. Police captured the alleged shooter, a 120-pound “rapper” who looks like he should be in a “save the children” commercial, after an extensive manhunt.
Once the threat had ended, the focus shifted quickly to the determination of his motivation. Naturally both ends of the political spectrum jumped in and declared that he was an opponent to their ideology. As RedState reported, the shooter’s views are muddled at best, with him appearing to be a hardcore liberal (by his own admission) but there also being video of him at a Trump rally.
To be honest, though, that is just me. Do you see the problem? According to authorities, the shooter was wearing women’s clothing during the attack.
NOW – Robert Crimo, the Highland Park shooter, wore women’s clothing during the attack, the police say.pic.twitter.com/36EWhnTjAN
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 5, 2022
My gut feeling is that this guy was mocking Trump supporters by going to a rally, but honestly, I don’t even think it matters. It is absurd to think that the shooter represented any major political party. He’s a certified nutjob, and it’s obvious he’s a certified nutjob.
He was clearly clinically depressed, and his social media channels, as well as his Youtube channel were filled with the delusional rants of a man.
He has his head in the clouds. His mind is completely lost. His mind is not even there. It’s like someone who has been in insane asylum for a lifetime. Coconuts are his favorite food. Höchstes level of subjective thinking. Moral relativist. Three year-olds are emotionally mature pic.twitter.com/g0BbEGSFyo
— Speed Read Dan (@SpeedReadDan) July 5, 2022
I think that’s probably a good read. It is clear that the shooter has no idea of what reality looks like or how he did it. To say he’s mentally ill isn’t to provide an excuse for his behavior, but to simply state reality.
All of this is to point out that Trump supporters and Bernie Sanders fans are rushing to label him. Some people can be just plain insane. I think this guy is insane. Using his horrendous act as a bludgeon against one’s political opponents just comes across as ghoulish given what we now know.
Is there evidence that he was motivated by politics, as well? Judging by one of his YouTube videos I saw (before it was taken down), I don’t think he was. And if he wasn’t motivated by politics, then his politics are irrelevant, no matter what way he ultimately leans.
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