The mayor’s statement is absolutely incoherent. It’s “intentional” but not “terrorism.” All right. So this means the bomb in Chelsea was not an accident, but was put there deliberately in order to kill and maim. That seems to be the very definition of terrorism, but the mayor, a good friend of Islamic supremacists such as Linda Sarsour, assures us it is not terrorism.
What on earth could he mean? Remember that de Blasio is indefatigably committed to the mainstream dogma that Islamic jihad terrorism has nothing to do with Islam, and indeed, that “Islam” and “jihad” must never be mentioned in connection with terrorism. He won’t mention Islamic jihadis, but by saying that there is no connection to “terrorism” in this bombing, he is strongly implying that it was not committed by Muslims. His politically correct speech restrictions make it impossible for him to speak clearly and coherently about this, and so he entangles himself in a contradiction. Any other kind of terrorist could have planted this bomb, and it was certainly terrorism, but as de Blasio knows that most people (understandably) connect terrorism with Islam and Muslims, but can’t say that without violating his PC speech code, and was anxious above all to exonerate Islam, he said that the bombing was “intentional” but not “terrorism.”
Since it’s unclear whether or not de Blasio was speaking from knowledge or from politically correct wishful thinking or a will to deceive, the possibility that this was indeed a jihad attack can’t be ruled out. Or the bomb may indeed have been planted by some other terrorists. In any case, it is noteworthy that foremost in de Blasio’s mind as he made his initial statement about this was his desire to absolve Islam of all responsibility, albeit indirectly.
(Video thanks to Pamela Geller.)
“Is ISIS Behind the 23rd Street Explosion in New York City?, by S.J. Prince, Heavy, September 17, 2016:
Reports are coming in of an explosion in Manhattan at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue. Is this an Islamic State inspired attack in New York City?
As if now it is unclear but the NYPD’s counterterrorism squad is on the scene. A source to the New York Daily News reports that “the NYPD was questioning a possible suspect picked up about eight blocks away from the blast.”
A since suspended Twitter account associated with an ISIS sympathizer shows smiley faces next to a picture of the explosion site. The tweet was directed at multiple online “ISIS hunters,” or Twitter users who seek out the social media accounts of Islamic State sympathizers and get them shut down.
(Twitter)
The explosion has been described as “outdoor” by the FDNY. One apparent witness, Camelia Entekhabifard, said that the blast was caused by a “bomb in a trash can.”…
New York City Alerts Twitter account referred to the explosion as an “IED Explosion.” An IED is an “an improvised explosive device.”
ABC News puts the latest number of those injured at 25, but no fatalities.
Around this time last year, ISIS made threats against New York City in a video that showed a suicide bomber attacking Times Square….
Earlier today, a trashcan bomb exploded in Seaside Park, New Jersey, according to the Associated Press. Nobody was hurt during that incident which took place just prior to a charity 5k for Marines and sailors. CNN reports that there was no damage to the area. The network adds that two bombs were found in the area but that only one detonated.
In a press conference in the aftermath, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said, “This was an intentional act.” The mayor added, “There is no specific and credible threat against New York City at this point in time from any terror organization.”…


Jerry says
Eid Message from
Mayor Bill(s..t) di Blas(t)io and
POTUS Candidate Billiary Klingon
We are thankful to our traditional supporters and sponsors
Hope they do not accidentally fall of their ladders while pumping up
the Eid Kurbani Camels, especially in Chelsea
Always remember that Islam is a Religion of Peace
or something else spelt differently but similarly pronounced
Eid Mubarak ue Allahu Akhbar
gravenimage says
This moron designated the Eids–the first of which celebrate the first victory over the Kuffar, and the second of which is observed with throat-cutting in the streets–as NYC *school holidays* last year:
“Transcript: Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña Designate Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha Official School Holidays”
http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/147-15/transcript-mayor-de-blasio-chancellor-fari-a-designate-eid-al-fitr-eid-al-adha-official#/0
And now there is this Eid attack on NYC.
Eid Mubarak, Mr. Blasio!
jihad3tracker says
Two things we can be grateful for:
(1) Nobody apparently was seriously injured — although there will be mental trauma and perhaps psychotherapy for hundreds of persons close by or now afraid to go near the area.
(2) The explosion came at a perfect time to have a discussion by Republicans on Sunday shows about Islam-loving mayor DeBlasio’s IMMEDIATE tactic of “no terror threat” propaganda.
Carolyne says
DiBlasio and other authorities always announce “Not terrorism” before the bodies are cold In this case, thankfully some people were injured but no dead bodies. But still no sign of terrorism. Well. maybe terrorism but not International terrorism.
Tom says
The NYC mayor, NY governor and Hill Clinton came off looking like buffoons!
It is so apparent that the Dems will do or say anything for a vote.
I weep for our future.
Jerry says
Congrats Mayor Bill(s..t) de Blas(t)o
Truly “There is no specific and credible threat against New York City at this point in time from any terror organization.”
Only from the Cult of Death AKA “The Religion of P..s”
and its’ 1.75 billion followers
This will never stop until we show enough determination and start
dismantling their dens of incitement where they recruit and mentor
their brand of “Peace Activists” starting with neighbourhood mosques
and madrassas all the way to Al Aksa Masjid and the Kaaba in Mecca
until their sheiks and imams and ayatoullahs right through to the
Mufti of Mecca and the Professors of Al Azhar in Cairo scream at
their adherents to please stop, cease and desist, and those who insist that
they have no power to override the Qur’an and the Hadith gain the
courage to at least issue a Fatwa forbiding Islamic and Jihadi
Terrorism even if only as a temporary measure for, say, at least the
next 5000 years.
Carolyne says
No, I want our government to build a big marble cube somewhere, maybe Washington, where we can go and walk around seven times and throw stones at the devil. It’s only fair that we have one too.
Tommy says
Note! How Deblahzio quickly condemns police at all costs, but defends TERROR
Tom says
He is an embarrassment to humanity and the people that voted him into office.
We are in a war that no one wants to admit.
Bezelel says
The only way I can translate de blasio’s statement is, that people are throwing away perfectly good bombs.Society is to blame for not having an explosive recycling system. Hang in there NY and NJ and remember to never vote democrat again. This attack could have been alot worse. How long before they use a dirty bomb? hussein obola and DHS should be held accountable.
AformerMuslim says
Some politicians are spineless lefties. Who close their eyes and want to shut everyone’s eyes so that no one can see anything evil in Islam
The fact is, Islam does promote violence.
A Former Muslim
http://www.aformermuslim.com
David says
I swear, if I were present, and the savage and barbaric muslims were cheering the death of innocent people, I’d have no choice but to MACE the snakes!
gravenimage says
The celebrating Muslims were all well clear of the blast site.
Mong says
These misguided amologists really make me sick. I would love to think that nobody was taken in by their drivel but unfortunately know better. How sad it is that these people put out lazy, contradictory and totally inadequate excuses and people just lap it up. Very depressing.
Mong says
Apologists
salim says
“Intentional but not terrorism”
Who says terrorism? its about peace and love (as defined by the religion of peace and love).
David M says
Sounds like he has had a stand down order from Obama. Don’t mention Islam or Muslims, don’t even mention terrorism because terrorism is linked to Islam.
Angemon says
Well, that depends. If the bombings were, in fact, as I assume yo be, the work of muslims, authorities won’t say it’s ISIS, even if the culprits shout out loud they did it after professing allegiance to ISIS, unless they can link them to a member of ISIS.
Georg says
As an Islamophobe, I think it was mentally unill Muslims.
tgusa says
It’s not terrorism terrorism. The left have gone way beyond ridiculous. NYC might as well get used to more of this.
TAD says
Oh my God. Another act of intentionalism!
gravenimage says
This is a grim story, but I laughed out loud at your comments, TAD,
gravenimage says
NYC: IED explosion wounds 29, Muslims cheer on Twitter, de Blasio says “intentional,” but not “terrorism”
…………………………
**Right**. A f*cking *IED*, and it’s not terrorism. This is insanity.
It’s not like it was some kid who thought it might be fun to see what happened if he set off some leftover fireworks…
The denial can’t get much deeper than this.
And now the Jihadists have hit America’s greatest city again–something they have been trying to do since 9/11. Remember the botched attempt by Faisal Shahzad to bomb Times Square in 2010?
Thank God no one was killed this time. But this will *not* be the last.
And *of course* Muslims are celebrating this–they just wish it had been deadly.
Also, a small personal point; on the occasions I visited New York City, I usually went through this intersection almost every day. I was staying at a little art hotel on 25th Street and 3rd Avenue, and soon found if I wanted to head for midtown or downtown, that the buses on 6th Avenue were much faster and tended to be less crowded than those on Madison Avenue or 5th Avenue.
خَليفة says
An event that scares indiscriminate public people IS terrorism.
In this stupid PC world It’s almost to the point that in order to be labeled “terrorism” the perpetrator has to have a black cape, black top hat, a sinister looking mustache, a menacing laugh, and be registered as a terrorist on “RealTerrorists.com”
Champ says
muslims “cheer” on twitter? ..what evil perps!
خَليفة says
One might think de Blasio is a western apologist/ Muslim sympathizer who can’t think right since he has had one too many falafels shoved up his…
Or, he is just trying to minimize the political damage to help lying-Hilary get elected.
somehistory says
On the news about noon, they were coming a whole lot closer to admitting it was terrorism. The agents and the NYPD were. and the mayor was saying he would leave it up to them to say. The questions from the reporters, very muffled on two different channels, seemed to want them all to admit it.
The mayor should be asked for his definition of terrorism and then see exactly what he says. Then he should be asked how this does not qualify.
Terrorists and their admirers, supporters, funders, etc,, don’t call it terrorism as they insist what they do is admirable and fighting for a cause. If he won’t call it like it is, that shows where he stands, doe it not?
c matt says
It was intentional? Ya think?!?! Or does Deblasio believe a bomb can be created by simply tossing trash randomly into a garbage can in the wrong sequence? This guy is actually an elected official? And New Yorkers laugh at “fly-over” country. Geez, is the collective IQ of NYC less than 17?
epistemology says
Don’t expect any coherence and consistency from Islam apologists. They can’t be coherent, as they’re bound to purport that Islam is the religion of peace and Islam has nothing to do with terrorism just as Nazism has nothing to do with the Holocaust. Human stupidity ls without boundaries, no limits.