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Do you think the timing of the attack in England has anything to do with Trump being in Israel at the same time?

Asked by JLeslie (65418points) May 23rd, 2017 from iPhone

Obviously, there are plenty of terror atracks around the world that happen regardless of where the American president is, but I just wondered if you think there is any relationship this time.

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SergeantQueen's avatar

No. Why would it?

Gosh, people are trying too hard

elbanditoroso's avatar

Doubtful. This was an opportunistic attack.

Apparently this is 4 years to the day since some Muslim was arrested in Great Britain – it’s more likely that the bombing was in reaction to that date.

janbb's avatar

No. I imagine it will be exploited in the upcoming election there though.

rojo's avatar

I don’t think so. I think this is just an unfortunate coincidence.

There has been some discussion though about whether or not a recent crackdown and series of arrests in England may not have triggered it. Most were in the London area but whether it was someone who felt the law pressing down on them or just felt like it was time for it to happen is mere speculation at this juncture.

And @elbanditoroso on this day in 2013 the British army soldier Lee Rigby was beheaded in an attach in London by terrorists in response to Muslims being killed in Afghanistan.

kritiper's avatar

No. What makes anyone think these idiots watch the news???

ucme's avatar

Nah, these “evil losers” do this shit at random.

janbb's avatar

@kritiper Oh, I think they are well aware of it but I don’t think this has anything to do with Trump.

Lightlyseared's avatar

Nope. They’re not that smart.

cinnamonk's avatar

Trump is responsible for many, many awful things happening, but I do not think this is one of them.

stanleybmanly's avatar

I seriously doubt it.

flutherother's avatar

No, that idea never crossed my mind.

Pandora's avatar

Nope. I think suicidal people really don’t care. They just do things and hope to leave some sort of legacy in hopes of being honored. Jokes on them. The people who send them off with their suicide packs are home having a hot meal and looking for the next sucker. And in a week from now they will forget his name because they have a few others lined up for their suicides.

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