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San Bernardino Shooting (Original Post) 7962 Dec 2015 OP
Keep us up to date. jwirr Dec 2015 #1
Apparently happening at an assisted living facility. SWAT on scene 7962 Dec 2015 #2
Fox probably won't cover it until they know the color/religion of the shooter thesquanderer Dec 2015 #3
Actually Fox is where it broke. I'm at Sears auto and they were on before CNN 7962 Dec 2015 #12
I meant that as a sarcastic commentary. ;-) (n/t) thesquanderer Dec 2015 #30
In Park Center area Tempest Dec 2015 #4
There's a PP clinic in the area. Police say they were not a target. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #5
Los Angeles news updates link Tempest Dec 2015 #6
The assisted living facility is for developmentally disabled jwirr Dec 2015 #20
Nooooooooo shenmue Dec 2015 #7
1 to 3 suspects, at least 20 shot, no known fatalities. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #8
Some Twitter reports saying 12 dead now, FYI villager Dec 2015 #10
I don't think so yet, as all the ones seen are alive, none covered unless LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #13
S.B. Fire Department twitter currently says no fatalities. Updated 20 minutes ago. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #20
Well *that* would be good, at least, if it holds. villager Dec 2015 #26
12 Dead according to ABC, police looking for three white males... villager Dec 2015 #32
Police are still saying no known fatalities. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #36
Local news says 12 dead. jeff47 Dec 2015 #27
SB PD says that report is not accurate. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #29
KTLA Live coverage... lamp_shade Dec 2015 #9
I just caught a suspect's name on the scanner. PeaceNikki Dec 2015 #11
What was it? Dakota? mwrguy Dec 2015 #56
No, it was not. PeaceNikki Dec 2015 #60
Scanner indicates that witnesses say 3 shooters. PeaceNikki Dec 2015 #14
Get ready for the "false flag' nuts; there was a training op going on nearby 7962 Dec 2015 #15
It is at the Inland Regional Center, according to reports' Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #16
Try to remember that 75% of what you hear Kelvin Mace Dec 2015 #17
Yep, they keep saying that. Now going to detonate a "suspicious device" 7962 Dec 2015 #23
NOT AGAIN DesertRat Dec 2015 #18
Nothing. This is just the new normal thanks to RWNJs. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2015 #33
Live feed (NBC) brooklynite Dec 2015 #19
KNBC Live Authorities Respond to Active Shooter in San Bernardino; 20 Victims Reported mitty14u2 Dec 2015 #22
Shooters may have left the area in an SUV n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #24
Gawker: Cops are reportedly looking for "3 white males dressed in military gear" Hissyspit Dec 2015 #25
3 "Mentally Ill" White Males, that is. smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #93
I think crow is on the menu. yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #155
Victims being taken to Loma Linda medical center n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #28
Loma Linda is just a few miles away SwankyXomb Dec 2015 #57
NBC reported: no obvious motive like a Planned Pardnthood Clinic nearby. Ilsa Dec 2015 #31
interesting. shep smith said restorefreedom Dec 2015 #39
I've never had issue listening to Smith. He's good at breaking stories. 7962 Dec 2015 #84
he will also say sometimes restorefreedom Dec 2015 #96
federal bldg., my guess anti-fed RWnut, big NRA guys wordpix Dec 2015 #123
yep, descended from the Mayflower RegexReader Dec 2015 #135
I already amended myself downstream. Is this photo wordpix Dec 2015 #148
Don't try to logically explain RegexReader Dec 2015 #172
On and on it goes...horrific. n/t Jefferson23 Dec 2015 #34
Every damn day it seems to be happening now ailsagirl Dec 2015 #184
all three networks are covering restorefreedom Dec 2015 #35
Must read for breaking news events Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2015 #37
#4 is right except with Dallas shootings in late November ;) JonLeibowitz Dec 2015 #61
God fucking damnit eom LiberalElite Dec 2015 #38
POTUS being briefed YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #40
When? Tab Dec 2015 #41
No sign of the gun fetishists yet. You know who you are...... Darb Dec 2015 #42
They have to wait SwankyXomb Dec 2015 #59
Being formulated now, please stand by. Darb Dec 2015 #73
you're correct and I bet that will be wordpix Dec 2015 #124
They're busy. Iggo Dec 2015 #79
You mean these guys? See McDonald vs. City of Chicago JonLeibowitz Dec 2015 #85
WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE GOOD GUYS WITH GUNS??? restorefreedom Dec 2015 #43
Posting on gun forums from their basement about how great their Lord God Gun really is villager Dec 2015 #46
yup. or looking for more..... nt restorefreedom Dec 2015 #48
and playing computer shooting games - it all looks so exciting! wordpix Dec 2015 #126
Reports of up to 3 shooters armed with rifles YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #44
Edited: "14+ dead" according to HuffPost. AtomicKitten Dec 2015 #45
Are there kids still in the facility? StrayKat Dec 2015 #47
One of the victims' fathers is being interviewed right now YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #50
No problem. StrayKat Dec 2015 #91
Sounds a bit like ISIS Oneironaut Dec 2015 #49
They don't know that it is multiple shooters Marrah_G Dec 2015 #51
Still saying multiple suspects as of 415 EST. But none of this makes any sense. 7962 Dec 2015 #87
Yeah TeddyR Dec 2015 #53
Seriously? Tempest Dec 2015 #86
Ruby Ridge and Waco? Those were govt operations to arrest people. 7962 Dec 2015 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author Courtesy Flush Dec 2015 #103
What has that got to do with Ruby Ridge and Waco? 7962 Dec 2015 #117
You can blame the government for Ruby Ridge and Waco Reter Dec 2015 #178
Police are looking for "three white males in military gear" Tempest Dec 2015 #82
I way RWnut anti-federal felons. It was a fed bldg attacked wordpix Dec 2015 #121
This doesn't have the mark of right-wing nutjobs Oneironaut Dec 2015 #122
yes, I've changed my mind to, I don't know but wordpix Dec 2015 #150
no way, this is a RWnut trio, antifederalist gun crazies wordpix Dec 2015 #127
Im so sick of this jaycrewz Dec 2015 #52
Canada has its own mass shootings exboyfil Dec 2015 #55
Canada had that guy who fed MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #62
Just stop jaycrewz Dec 2015 #143
Are there any restrictions on moving to Canada? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2015 #58
Have to know all the types MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #64
And lots aboot hockey, eh? KamaAina Dec 2015 #98
you need to be good in the cold/dark, to get oot and aboot wordpix Dec 2015 #130
Yes, there are restrictions. jeff47 Dec 2015 #70
famous scientist enid602 Dec 2015 #120
Or dumping raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River nt adigal Dec 2015 #164
Justin enid602 Dec 2015 #177
Young, well-paid, otherwise special? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2015 #129
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp jaycrewz Dec 2015 #145
You don't need French unless you move to Quebec TexasBushwhacker Dec 2015 #176
This may be helpful ailsagirl Dec 2015 #183
Take me with you 47of74 Dec 2015 #69
Suspect name: Said Farouk (according to news twitter) n/t MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #54
They spelled it "Syed" on scanner. PeaceNikki Dec 2015 #63
Spelling MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #66
can also mean happy Alameda Dec 2015 #71
Now I'm hearing 3 suspects who had tactical military gear and camouflage YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #65
Concur MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #68
They attacked people in wheelchairs at the Bataclan flamingdem Dec 2015 #67
You're right of course MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #72
don't know about this - I'll have to read up wordpix Dec 2015 #158
Nazis did the same. Didn't like the infirm in mind or body, killed them wordpix Dec 2015 #132
Plant nurseries? rocktivity Dec 2015 #76
how would they know a suspects name already???? IcyPeas Dec 2015 #78
They don't - its just a lead someone called in or told to police Marrah_G Dec 2015 #92
It was a name given by an eyewitness to the police and broadcast on scanner. PeaceNikki Dec 2015 #113
I would assume MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #101
I'm thinking so too. They knew there would be a gathering, when and where. magical thyme Dec 2015 #111
Ah, you use a scout MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #128
maybe all or 2/3 are disgruntled employees wordpix Dec 2015 #134
Nah MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #141
all you'd need are 2 employees & a stooge wordpix Dec 2015 #144
3 shooters, though MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #147
why would a Mex cartel shoot up that place? wordpix Dec 2015 #152
I agree it's unlikely MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #154
you could be right, but other ideas here are plausible wordpix Dec 2015 #156
It came from some of the witnesses. Brickbat Dec 2015 #107
At the presser, they're saying they don't have names of any suspects. KamaAina Dec 2015 #100
Those pressers are useless MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #102
I'm completely off base then. I thought RWnut wordpix Dec 2015 #131
It's early yet MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #133
hope it's not the last wordpix Dec 2015 #146
Apparently a devopment disabled facility. longship Dec 2015 #74
Police scanner feed rocktivity Dec 2015 #75
I heard something about shots fired in another location Marrah_G Dec 2015 #77
Heard that too. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #80
Police confirming 3 dead. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #81
Police Confirm 12 Dead Looking for Black SUV GMC Yukon mitty14u2 Dec 2015 #83
Dispatcher reporting possible armed person at nearby mall... brooklynite Dec 2015 #88
Sounds like several units responding. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #90
355 mass shootings in US this year, 2 of them today Tempest Dec 2015 #89
Reports now of finding an abandoned black SUV(nope, false lead now) 7962 Dec 2015 #94
Another one of these situations where the so-called "news" people feel that they have to give "live kath Dec 2015 #97
Per press conference 14 dead, 14 wounded Marrah_G Dec 2015 #99
I can't take this anymore. ellenrr Dec 2015 #104
the evil are among us but we have to stand up wordpix Dec 2015 #136
F*** anger. F*** hate. elias49 Dec 2015 #105
The United States is a war zone Dewgong Dec 2015 #106
It's just the "well-regulated militia" tabasco Dec 2015 #109
+1 MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #112
gun nuts love to call themselves "militia" but they fail on "well-regulated" wordpix Dec 2015 #140
my first thought, too. But it's never been an easy country wordpix Dec 2015 #138
Watching on local LA news Hepburn Dec 2015 #108
So far, it looks like an anti-government action, senz Dec 2015 #110
They service kids too (autism) FreeState Dec 2015 #119
Thanks, FreeState. senz Dec 2015 #151
Correct, I speak from knowledge they service children there FreeState Dec 2015 #153
just heard something about "we've got bomb threats at both" on the scanner... magical thyme Dec 2015 #114
They are chasing an SUV with Utah plates Marrah_G Dec 2015 #115
San Bernadino ave, multiple mobile shots fired Marrah_G Dec 2015 #116
Looks like 3 down now, likely dead, none of them officers. 7962 Dec 2015 #118
One officer shot, one suspect dead, one suspect wounded, third suspect gave himself up. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #137
Another season of reality show, "Shootings USA" wordpix Dec 2015 #142
Uh dunno what you're watching JesterCS Dec 2015 #162
ABC news. They had live video of the scene where the SUV was stopped. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #167
SB PD Chief: Suspects are down Tempest Dec 2015 #170
Police chief confirms the county group meeting was targeted muriel_volestrangler Dec 2015 #125
ABC 7 says 14 dead, 17 wounded. displacedtexan Dec 2015 #139
Have they named the Teabaggers who did this yet? AngryAmish Dec 2015 #149
Well, the latest now is one Hispanic. Guess he still could be one though 7962 Dec 2015 #157
Tbags have propaganda that attracts the ignorant/unstable/violent wordpix Dec 2015 #160
Based on recent events, Elmergantry Dec 2015 #165
Based on recent events, it's most likely deranged white guys. n/t Tempest Dec 2015 #169
And depending on the result Elmergantry Dec 2015 #171
my first thought wordpix Dec 2015 #159
They've got names RegexReader Dec 2015 #173
Not exactly fitting your narrative. nt Codeine Dec 2015 #174
Too quick to judge Reter Dec 2015 #179
Yeah, hes appears to be islamic. Travis_0004 Dec 2015 #181
NBC news already trying to JesterCS Dec 2015 #161
It's never terrorism when it's white Christians doing the shooting nt adigal Dec 2015 #166
Farooq Sayeed. nt Codeine Dec 2015 #175
How about now that they aren't white Christians? Reter Dec 2015 #180
Let's think....yup, I'm sure they will. It will be Islamic terrorism. Never just a pissed off guy adigal Dec 2015 #186
Yup, when I think of white Christians, Farooq Sayeed is the first name I think of. Travis_0004 Dec 2015 #182
It sure will be terrorism now!!! Even though Sayeed was an American citizen. nt adigal Dec 2015 #185
Yeah this whole "a guy left mad" is a bit weak. 7962 Dec 2015 #168
Police saying possible explosives around JesterCS Dec 2015 #163
 

7962

(11,841 posts)
2. Apparently happening at an assisted living facility. SWAT on scene
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:38 PM
Dec 2015

SWAT on scene, still ongoing

thesquanderer

(11,991 posts)
3. Fox probably won't cover it until they know the color/religion of the shooter
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:39 PM
Dec 2015

so they know which set of memes to break out.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
12. Actually Fox is where it broke. I'm at Sears auto and they were on before CNN
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:48 PM
Dec 2015

Apparently 1-3 shooters with masks

Tempest

(14,591 posts)
4. In Park Center area
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:40 PM
Dec 2015

Assisted living facility and other county government buildings, including Parks and Recreation are in that area.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
20. The assisted living facility is for developmentally disabled
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:53 PM
Dec 2015

persons like my daughter - my heart crashed when I read that. But just a little further down some one said the shooting is taking place next to that place.

This is horrible. And I don't care what excuse they give it has to stop.

I turned on MSNBC and CNN and neither of them have sound. Is it my tv or are the rest of you getting the same thing?

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
10. Some Twitter reports saying 12 dead now, FYI
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:46 PM
Dec 2015

Again, we wait to see what can be "confirmed," other than America is a lunatic asylum in an irreparable nosedive

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
14. Scanner indicates that witnesses say 3 shooters.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:50 PM
Dec 2015

Cop said witnesses say they saw the whole thing and are 100% certain of this.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
15. Get ready for the "false flag' nuts; there was a training op going on nearby
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 03:50 PM
Dec 2015

They come out of the woodwork when ever they hear "training exercise"

Ilsa

(61,697 posts)
31. NBC reported: no obvious motive like a Planned Pardnthood Clinic nearby.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:04 PM
Dec 2015

I kid you not.
Then ten minutes later a different reporter, I think, says we're still trying to figure out the motive for last week's shooting.

Damn corporate media.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
39. interesting. shep smith said
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:12 PM
Dec 2015

there was a pp in the area, but he said that it is not necessarily connected

what does it mean when Fox has more unbiased coverage than the networks?

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
84. I've never had issue listening to Smith. He's good at breaking stories.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:14 PM
Dec 2015

As I've watched, he's said many times as he's reported new items, that "I cant stress this enough, this is not confirmed". Also instantly outlining the area involved on some huge map.
It also helps that the TV where i am is enormous!

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
96. he will also say sometimes
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:36 PM
Dec 2015

we have to confirm a few things before we will share but we are working on more info and will hint at what it refers to.

seems to be a stickler for accuracy.

kinda surprised they keep him, he often says things that are contrary to the ailes doctrine

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
123. federal bldg., my guess anti-fed RWnut, big NRA guys
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:03 PM
Dec 2015

yup. Keep whipping up the unstable gun nuts, repuke "leaders."

RegexReader

(416 posts)
172. Don't try to logically explain
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:30 PM
Dec 2015

the workings of an irrational mind. Didn't work with the Xwife. Doesn't work with the PP shooter. Won't work with those that kill in the name of Allah.

My suspicions are that this was a test run to see the response to an attack to refine future attack plans. Just like there was the Charlie Hebdo attack, then the Thalys train attack, and, finally, the Paris attack.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
35. all three networks are covering
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:11 PM
Dec 2015

plus the three cables and cnbc

so far, shep on fox and lester on nbc having excellent coverage

yes, i watch fox for breaking. shep is excellent

 

Darb

(2,807 posts)
42. No sign of the gun fetishists yet. You know who you are......
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:16 PM
Dec 2015

get over here and defend your right to keep and hump arms.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
124. you're correct and I bet that will be
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:05 PM
Dec 2015

"If the public has more guns, the safer we will be."

NRA is a gun and ammo sales group that has wrapped itself in the 2nd Amendment flag, forgetting that of US.

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
46. Posting on gun forums from their basement about how great their Lord God Gun really is
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:19 PM
Dec 2015

Last edited Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:10 PM - Edit history (1)

n/t

StrayKat

(570 posts)
47. Are there kids still in the facility?
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:20 PM
Dec 2015

https://twitter.com/wsbtv/status/672147419660963840

Dad says daughter texted: "People shot. In the office waiting for cops. Pray for us. I am locked in an office." #SanBernardino
 

YoungDemCA

(5,714 posts)
50. One of the victims' fathers is being interviewed right now
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:22 PM
Dec 2015

On KNX 1070.

He said there are "multiple" fatalities and injuries.

EDIT: I meant to reply to the OP, sorry.

StrayKat

(570 posts)
91. No problem.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:22 PM
Dec 2015

Someone from the sheriff's office just said that they are still searching the buildings, so there may be people still inside.

Oneironaut

(5,524 posts)
49. Sounds a bit like ISIS
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:22 PM
Dec 2015

- Multiple shooters
- SUV escape
- Rifles

Of course, the first reports are wildly inaccurate.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
51. They don't know that it is multiple shooters
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:24 PM
Dec 2015

Often in these situations multiple shooters are falsely reported. It's only been going on for an hour, I am sure we will see more soon.

Not sure that this building would be a likely terrorist target.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
87. Still saying multiple suspects as of 415 EST. But none of this makes any sense.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:17 PM
Dec 2015

At this point it doesnt look like this could be any white supremacists. Its not an abortion clinic or PP clinic. Its not a church/mosque/etc. Its not a single "crazed gunman".
It seems as though its NOT a lot of things.
Just what it ends up being, I have no idea

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
95. Ruby Ridge and Waco? Those were govt operations to arrest people.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:33 PM
Dec 2015

Not attacks on civilians out in public.
Apples and Oranges

Response to 7962 (Reply #95)

Oneironaut

(5,524 posts)
122. This doesn't have the mark of right-wing nutjobs
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:02 PM
Dec 2015

Sounds more like religious nut jobs - probably ISIS-inspired.

jaycrewz

(23 posts)
52. Im so sick of this
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:24 PM
Dec 2015

Ive really considered moving to Canada over the past year because of so many of our nation's drawbacks. The healthcare system, the economy, the poor race relations, the homophobia, the wealth inequality, the jobs, and especially the violence.

I dont know what to feel anymore and Im sick of the violence. But I know Americans wont change the violent gun culture we live in. Britian, Canada, Australia, and other Western nations went through big reforms after some bad shootings. But America stay on its deadly path.

I dont think I can raise a future family here.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
62. Canada had that guy who fed
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:31 PM
Dec 2015

Rape victims to pigs and then sold the pig meat to schools. Apparently among the largest vendors.

That was pretty recently, too.

jaycrewz

(23 posts)
143. Just stop
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:30 PM
Dec 2015

Per capita Canada is MUCH safer than the USA and has MUCH less gun crime and mass shootings.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,364 posts)
58. Are there any restrictions on moving to Canada?
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:28 PM
Dec 2015

Can you just move there and start reaping the benefits? Or do you need to have a job or something for some pariod, or pass a test, before you are eligible for health care etc?

Do you need to know French?

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
130. you need to be good in the cold/dark, to get oot and aboot
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:10 PM
Dec 2015

If you don't ski, skate, snowshoe etc. and dress for the weather, you'll be miserable.

I didn't mind Canada when I was young. I lived there 5 yrs. in my 30's. Too old for the cold now.

jeff47

(26,549 posts)
70. Yes, there are restrictions.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:43 PM
Dec 2015

Way oversimplifying: you have to be young or very well paid or otherwise special (ex. famous scientist).

Canada has to get something out of you moving there. Young means they get decades of taxes. Well paid mean lots of taxes over a shorter timeframe. Something like being a famous scientist means they benefit from you training their scientists.

enid602

(8,648 posts)
120. famous scientist
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 07:55 PM
Dec 2015

Providing, of course that you don't study or write about anything having to do with glibal warming or tar sands.

enid602

(8,648 posts)
177. Justin
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 10:52 PM
Dec 2015

But you have to admit that Justin does have a nice tattoo. New shade of lipstick, same old pig.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,364 posts)
129. Young, well-paid, otherwise special?
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:10 PM
Dec 2015

Oh, well, I'll just have to settle for an occasional visit to Canada.

I am zero for three.

jaycrewz

(23 posts)
145. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:33 PM
Dec 2015

You apply to their immigration department and get points added up based on age, education, language skills, career, job experience, etc. Its not super easy or anything. You get a work visa and then have to wait some time, then you can take the citizenship test.

I didnt look into benefits and all that yet.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
54. Suspect name: Said Farouk (according to news twitter) n/t
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:26 PM
Dec 2015

Not sure why they'd hit a center for the disabled. Perhaps because they are the softest of soft targets.

I guess next will be nurseries and retirement homes.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
66. Spelling
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:37 PM
Dec 2015

Is not my strong point, let alone from another language. Looks like you can spell it however you want in English, though:

Sayyid (also spelled "Seyd", "Syed", "Sayed", "Sayyed", "Saiyid", "Seyed" and "Seyyed&quot (pronounced [ˈsæjjɪd], or [ˈsæjjed], Arabic: سيد?; meaning Mister) (plural Sadah Arabic: سادة?, Sāda(h)) is an honorific title denoting males accepted as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali, sons of Muhammad's daughter Fatimah and his son-in-law Ali (Ali ibn Abi Talib).

 

YoungDemCA

(5,714 posts)
65. Now I'm hearing 3 suspects who had tactical military gear and camouflage
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:34 PM
Dec 2015

Now an expert on domestic terrorism is saying that "it's unlikely" that "these were laymen who decided to pick up guns and shoot people."

Saying that "it looks like it was well-planned and coordinated".

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
68. Concur
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:41 PM
Dec 2015

Three guys =

Not crazy (they can't get along to do it)
Not disgruntled worker (never three that pissed and crazy)
Not a pissed spouse

It means:

Terrorists

What brand of terrorists (left wing nut, right-wing nut, Islamist, or perchance some other random religion) is normally a matter of speculation, but given I've seen the name of a suspect with an obvious Muslim name about 10 times now, I'm not going to be PC about it.

flamingdem

(39,320 posts)
67. They attacked people in wheelchairs at the Bataclan
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:39 PM
Dec 2015

not sure if it's because they are easy targets or to create more horror.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
72. You're right of course
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:45 PM
Dec 2015

True. You just reminded me of the Achille Lauro attack where they pushed Leon Klinghoffer, wheelchair and all, into the ocean.

The man who did that, Youssef Majed al-Molqi, lives in Syria, last I heard.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
132. Nazis did the same. Didn't like the infirm in mind or body, killed them
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:14 PM
Dec 2015

OTOH, it's a federal bldg. so maybe that's why it was targeted.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
92. They don't - its just a lead someone called in or told to police
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:25 PM
Dec 2015

There will be lots of those. Remember the Marathon bombing and the different people reported to be the suspects? it takes a bit of time to figure out who the perps are.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
128. Ah, you use a scout
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:08 PM
Dec 2015

This is a pretty common MO. Send guys to go work at various places to see the weaknesses, etc.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
134. maybe all or 2/3 are disgruntled employees
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:16 PM
Dec 2015

they would find each other at a facility like that if they worked there, and hatched the plot there, maybe.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
141. Nah
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:28 PM
Dec 2015

Disgruntled employees are loners. No way you could talk 2 buddies into something like this.

There were also pipe bombs, which indicates a lot of planning and not a crime of passion.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
147. 3 shooters, though
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:36 PM
Dec 2015

With bodyarmor, positioned getaway cars to swap in, etc.

This was very professional.

Aside from wingnuts (unlikely because of ethnic shooters seen dead on street) the only logical choice outside of Islamists would be some sort of Mexico cartel or gang thing, which wouldn't surprise me in that town. It's rough.

The "Sayeed" name is all over the foreign press.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
152. why would a Mex cartel shoot up that place?
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:44 PM
Dec 2015

Just b/c it's a federal bldg. and the cartel wants to send a message to the USA? Doesn't make sense.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
154. I agree it's unlikely
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:47 PM
Dec 2015

But there could be a witness there, or someone was running drugs through there, or whatnot.

It's looking more-and-more that the early indication that this was ISIS is correct, to me.

They like to hit targets like this for pure shock/evil value. Remember their goal is to cause an invasion of the Levant by all the countries of the world, where they will be saved by the Iman who appears magically from the well (or something equally stupid).

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
156. you could be right, but other ideas here are plausible
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:53 PM
Dec 2015

The Said name is leaning me in your direction, though. Sad, this is what the Nazis did. Loved to create mayhem and death by preying on the helpless. That was "fun" for those evil people. George Bush really unleashed an ugly thing by invading Iraq.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
133. It's early yet
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:15 PM
Dec 2015

There was a massive shoot out on the street (fleeing suspects started shooting out the back window at cops).

The vehicle looked to me like a gang-banger mobile and the occupants Hispanic.

Of course, being San Bernadeno (sp?), it could just be drug dealers who picked the exactly wrong day to run from cops.

longship

(40,416 posts)
74. Apparently a devopment disabled facility.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:46 PM
Dec 2015

In a dark evil fascist past, they were called "useless eaters". Apparently we have come to that same thing.

rocktivity

(44,577 posts)
75. Police scanner feed
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 04:47 PM
Dec 2015
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/12443/web

They've got a possible ID of an suspect, and there's been a sighting of two males removing black clothing by a bridge!


rocktivity
 

MeNMyVolt

(1,095 posts)
80. Heard that too.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:02 PM
Dec 2015

Sounds of shots fired near a hospital. Nothing since then. They're dispersing the radio traffic on different scanner channels now.

mitty14u2

(1,015 posts)
83. Police Confirm 12 Dead Looking for Black SUV GMC Yukon
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:14 PM
Dec 2015

Police Confirm 12 Dead Looking for Black SUV GMC Yukon

 

MeNMyVolt

(1,095 posts)
90. Sounds like several units responding.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:21 PM
Dec 2015

They have like 10 scanner channels for the SBPD, so it's hard to follow everything.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
94. Reports now of finding an abandoned black SUV(nope, false lead now)
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:31 PM
Dec 2015

But nothing else yet.
Gotta be a LOT of cameras in this area that need to be looked at

kath

(10,565 posts)
97. Another one of these situations where the so-called "news" people feel that they have to give "live
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 05:38 PM
Dec 2015

Continuous coverage" for hours on end while they blather on and on saying things like "we don't know details yet" but they have to go on and on blathering speculative bullshit., or worse yet saying shit that turns out to be freaking WRONG.

ARGGH.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
136. the evil are among us but we have to stand up
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:19 PM
Dec 2015

I have in my lifetime. Still am. You can't lay down and give up.

Dewgong

(6 posts)
106. The United States is a war zone
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 06:35 PM
Dec 2015

How else could one describe the state of the country?
We're at war, all of us, every day. This could happen in your town or city next. It could happen within the hour.
Angry _____* vs. everyone else. They "want their country back," by any means necessary.

*I'll fill that in when it's revealed that the terrorists are white republican males

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
140. gun nuts love to call themselves "militia" but they fail on "well-regulated"
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:28 PM
Dec 2015

Maybe someone should take them to court over that.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
138. my first thought, too. But it's never been an easy country
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:26 PM
Dec 2015

to found, govern or even survive in. I came of age during Vietnam and that was a time when war raged in the US. The draft was the catalyst that we don't have now, and changed the whole country. After that people became complacent with our new devices and somehow didn't mind the industrial food/petrochemicals/MIC/loopholes in gun laws. All I can say is, our education system sucks if more people don't demand change.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
110. So far, it looks like an anti-government action,
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 06:49 PM
Dec 2015

which is what the Oklahoma City bombing was.

The San Bernardino site (Inland Regional Center) is a government office (probably state or county) and the clientele (disabled adults) and activity (office party) would make it a very easy target.

If it's anti-government, it's most likely rightwing perps.

FreeState

(10,579 posts)
119. They service kids too (autism)
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 07:48 PM
Dec 2015

Regional centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. They have offices throughout California to provide a local resource to help find and access the many services available to individuals and their families.

There is an autism service priced in that building.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
151. Thanks, FreeState.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:42 PM
Dec 2015

Lots of good information there. While there very well may be children associated with the services, a diagnosis of autism does not necessarily imply a child. When autistic children grow up, most do not lose their autism.

FreeState

(10,579 posts)
153. Correct, I speak from knowledge they service children there
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:47 PM
Dec 2015

I work in the industry.

https://mobile.twitter.com/InlandRegional?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw


Good article on what the Center does: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/san-bernardino-shooting/san-bernardino-shooting-what-inland-regional-center-n473016

"The facility is run by the state, and offers specific programs designed for four different age groups: 0 to 3-years-old; 3 to 15; 16 to 22; 23 to 59; and adults over 60."

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
115. They are chasing an SUV with Utah plates
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 07:11 PM
Dec 2015

Shots fired at the cops through vehicle back window, unknown if it is related.

This is via scanner.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
116. San Bernadino ave, multiple mobile shots fired
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 07:13 PM
Dec 2015

Request for bearcat and Medical. Can hear gunfire . San Bernadino and Seddin (sp)? Lots of what sounds like automatic weapon fire.

One down outside car, one in car possible down.

JesterCS

(1,827 posts)
162. Uh dunno what you're watching
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:02 PM
Dec 2015

But live streams differ from you, saying they're looking for some of the suspects that fled into a neighborhood. Tons of police with k9s.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,361 posts)
125. Police chief confirms the county group meeting was targeted
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 08:06 PM
Dec 2015
Rick Serrano
?@RickSerranoLAT

caiif mass shooting: police chief confirms the county group meeting was targeted, not the health center.

https://twitter.com/RickSerranoLAT/status/672176189470019584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

The attack took place in a conference area where the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health was renting space to hold a banquet, said Marybeth Feild, president and CEO of the center. She said the building houses at least 25 employees as well as a library and conference center.

http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/The-Latest-California-police-respond-to-shooter-report-360089471.html

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
160. Tbags have propaganda that attracts the ignorant/unstable/violent
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:00 PM
Dec 2015

could be any color or creed, but preference is Xtian fundie.

 

Elmergantry

(884 posts)
171. And depending on the result
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:27 PM
Dec 2015

We can either trash:

All people men who believe in the 2nd amendment

Or all people who believe in Islam.

RegexReader

(416 posts)
173. They've got names
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:45 PM
Dec 2015
<deleted> name failed fact checking
The second was Farooq Saeed. Nationality not yet released.
The woman killed in the SUV has yet to be ID'd.

JesterCS

(1,827 posts)
161. NBC news already trying to
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:00 PM
Dec 2015

Push the "not terrorism"shtick. Sayin it's workplace related violence. It's terrorism plain and simple.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
186. Let's think....yup, I'm sure they will. It will be Islamic terrorism. Never just a pissed off guy
Thu Dec 3, 2015, 09:05 AM
Dec 2015

with too many weapons.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
168. Yeah this whole "a guy left mad" is a bit weak.
Wed Dec 2, 2015, 09:17 PM
Dec 2015

Unless the plan all along was for the guy to act mad and leave.
This was obviously planned in advance, whoever they are/were

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