'I Can Haz Islamic State Plz': Isis propaganda on Twitter turns to kittens and lolspeak

[flamingdem]

Here's the twitter account for Isis kittehs:

https://twitter.com/ISILCats

The 'Islamic State of Cats' Twitter account is apparently part of the terrorist organization's attempts to 'normalize' life as a jihadi fighter

Twitter may be cracking down on graphic imagery shared by Islamic State fighters, but a more mundane and insidious type of propaganda is also being spread online: pictures of jihadists playing with kittens.
The Twitter account ‘Islamic State of Cats’ (@ISILCats) starting posting on June 25th and has since tweeted dozens of pictures supposedly showing fighters playing with kittens, along with a smattering of memes and other ‘homely’ images of life from Raqqah, the centre of Isis operations.

Most of these refer to the cats as ‘mewjahids’ (a pun on mujahideen, a term that’s often used to label extremist Muslim fighters) and show kittens playing alongside the paraphernalia of Isis members’ homes – bodybuilding weights, guns and ammunition.

It’s unclear whether the account is being run by a member of Isis or by a supporter based abroad, but the pictures certainly follow terrorist organization’s strategy of normalising its activities to Western audiences.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/isis-propaganda-on-twitter-turns-to-kittens-and-lolspeak-i-can-haz-islamic-state-plz-9683736.html

[UTUSN]

1. The execrable, repulsive jerks probably use them for "practice." n/t

[flamingdem]

2. I really didn't think of that

because the beheadings are their interpretation of Sharia law and I'm not sure that Kittehs fall under Sharia law.. but sadly you're probably right!

[hootinholler]

3. Please tell me this is parody n/t

[lunatica]

4. Probably lots of rats and vermin in their camps

Because it sure isn't their love of humanity or living things.